Why didn’t Adam die the day he ate the forbidden fruit, as God said he would in Genesis 2:17?
16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, "You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Who was Lot’s wife and why did she turn into a pillar of salt?
Luke 17:32: "Remember Lot's wife."
Luke 17:20 - 37
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Dagon in the Bible?
This idol had the body of a fish with the head and hands of a man (EBD). "The statue of Dagon was like a large man. Some depictions of him made him like a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about child sacrifice?
Human sacrifice was ordinarily resorted to, no doubt, only in times of great distress, but it seems to have been practiced among the old Canaanitish tribes...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some Bible verses every Christian should memorize?
I believe every Christian should memorize verses for evangelism: Verses for Evangelism: God Created Us Genesis 1:26 is authoritative: for God’s Authority,...
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Brick Phelps
What does it mean that our sins are like scarlet in Isaiah 1:18?
In my opinion, he uses the imagery of scarlet because, as stated before, it was a firm dye. Something stained scarlet was practically permanent. The Savior...
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Jorge Rizzo
Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
God created all things that are in heaven, and in Earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does a prostitute reduce someone to a loaf of bread (Proverbs 6:26)?
The Net Bible says, "For on account of a prostitute one is brought down to a loaf of bread, but the wife of another man preys on your precious life." When a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is Nathanael immediately convinced that Jesus is the Son of God and the King of Israel when Jesus tells him: "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you"?
Good question, Julian. I don't know for sure, but I can speculate. "It has been speculated that there was something in Nathanael’s mind or actions under the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about disabilities?
After his conversion on the road to Damascus, the Apostle Paul devoted his whole self to spreading the good news of Jesus. In one of his letters, he hinted...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is unconditional election biblical?
I have considered this question for years and have arrived at the following biblical conclusion: Psalm 139:16 says, "You saw me before I was born. Every day...
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What does it mean to be absent from the body?
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What is Coptic Christianity, and what do Coptic Christians believe?
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What, if anything, happens after death?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What, if anything, happens after death?
John 3:18: Believers go to heaven, and unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God and go to hell. John...
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What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
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What is the Scofield Reference Bible?
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What can we learn from the life of Hezekiah?
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Mark Vestal
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What does the Bible say about disabilities?
2 Corinthians 12:7-10: 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why is Nathanael immediately convinced that Jesus is the Son of God and the King of Israel when Jesus tells him: "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you"?
John 1:48: Nathanael saith unto him, “Whence knowest thou me?” Jesus answered and said unto him, “Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do we have fears because our faith is weak? (Mark 4:40)
40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Mark 4:35 - 41
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What does the Bible say about disabilities?
Having a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition can limit a person's ability to fully engage in daily activities. But can their spiritual li...
Psalms 139:1 - 24
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Why in Genesis 11 5-9 did it bother God that the people he created were one and building something together?
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Mark Vestal
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What are some encouraging Bible verses?
When sharing the gospel of the grace of God, it's good to know where to find the verses that offer salvation by grace through faith (Paul's gospel for...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What are some Bible verses every Christian should memorize?
I wouldn't necessarily say that "memorizing" verses is required to share the gospel of the grace of God, but it is good to know where to find the verses that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the qualifications of elders and deacons?
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; - I Timothy 3:4
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John Appelt
Could Jesus have sinned?
Could Jesus have sinned? For certain, He was sinless: He was “a lamb without blemish or spot,” I Peter 1:19. He knew no sin, II Corinthians 5:21 He committed...
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When does God ever forgive suicide?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about dance in worship?
The ancient dance was very different from that common among Western nations. It was usually the part of the women only (Ex. 15:20; Judg. 11:34; comp. Judg....
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
When does God ever forgive suicide?
All of our sins today were forgiven when Christ died on the cross. God only requires our belief in Christ being our savior, His finished cross work performed...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If Jesus is God, why does he hand the kingdom away in 1 Corinthians 15:24-25?
Although each Person (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) of the One Triune God is by nature truly, eternally, equally, and fully God, the Bible indicates that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If Jesus is God, why does he hand the kingdom away in 1 Corinthians 15:24-25?
24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25 For he must reign un...
1 Corinthians 15:12 - 34
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?
According to premillennialism, this is a 7-year period that immediately precedes the return of Christ and the millennial kingdom of His rule which lasts for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is dispensationalism?
Great question, Robert Sandeen! I think the main description of dispensationalism is based on progressive revelation, the fact that God continued to reveal...
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John Appelt
Why is faith without works dead?
In interpreting James 2:14-26, that speaks about “dead faith,” some claim this means salvation is dependent on both faith and works. Works are said to be...
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George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
There are many end-time tribulations in Scripture: 1) 5th seal persecution of the saints 2) Day of the Lord wrath of God 3) Great Tribulation of Israel by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Scofield Reference Bible?
My first study Bible, the Scofield Reference Bible, was a favorite of mine. I loved it as it went along well with the teachings I was receiving at Scottsdale...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
The Gap Theory is “the theory that there is a time gap of aeons between Gen. 1:2 and Gen. 1:3. During this gap the earth became formless and void. –Nave’s...
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George Fitt
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What is meant by turning the heart of the fathers to the children and the heart of the children to their fathers?
Malachi 4:5-6: Elijah is sent to "turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to their fathers..." The above is to be taken...
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George Fitt
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What does it mean "Elijah must come first and restore all things" in Matthew 17:11?
Elijah must come first, because Malachi 4:5-6 states he is sent before the great and terrible Day of the Lord and God does nothing unless He sends prophets...
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What does the Bible say about work?
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What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?
The seven-year tribulation is based upon a misunderstanding of Scripture commonly called the Seventy Weeks of Daniel, and by mistakenly adding 7 weeks to 62...
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George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
What does James mean that we should be "the firstfruits of his creatures" in James 1:18?
Firstfruits are those elected before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). They include the prophets, writers of Scripture and a few others. Notice...
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John Appelt
What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
The Gap Theory is the belief that God created everything, and then, in between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2, it was destroyed. After a long period of time, which to...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?
My opinion begins at the root of Jesus' instruction in Matthew 23:12: Whoever is greatest among you shall be your servant. In Mt 23:1-7 Jesus instructs the...
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Myron Baska
What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader?
We have been warned many times of false teachers/preachers. You need to be aware of them by your own deep study of the Word. Paul wrote to his fellow...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Who will not go to heaven?
There are differences between the ceremonial law, or Moses’ Law (ML), and the Ten Commandments (TC). The TC are eternal and defines what sin is (Rom 7:7). On...
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Denise Kiedis
When does God ever forgive suicide?
I honestly don't have an answer for you. I just wanted you to know I am praying for you to find peace and comfort, and I will be thinking about you, and...