If we all adored Jesus as Mary did, who would do the work (Luke 10:39-42)?
I would say that the situation presented by the cited passage is not a matter of "either/or", but one of priorities or order. All the works or service in the...
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John Appelt
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
When the Bible speaks of ‘predestination’ it is not the way most people understand it. ‘Predestined’ is found in three passages which should be examined...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does perish mean to never exist?
Great question, Tony Ferguson! No, it doesn’t mean “cease to exist." (Luke 13:3). The Greek word for “perish” is apóllymi (transliteration is apollumi) and...
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Grace McKenzie
What does it mean that "whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass"?
Winking eyes, pursing lips, and pointing fingers are all literal actions. There's nothing figurative about it. The word is referring to perverse or evil body...
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Tony Ferguson
Does perish mean to never exist?
Luke 13: “No, I tell you; but unless you r repent, you will all likewise perish."
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Who is currently in Heaven?
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Myron Baska
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
The passage reads: “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.” This seems very confusing f...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who / what were the Nephilim?
I have taken this view ever since I went to Arizona Bible College, I think, or at least by the time I finished Dallas Theological Seminary: Some Bible...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from Moses' intercession for his people in Numbers 14:11-21?
Without disputing God's right to act as He had initially proposed toward the Israelites by destroying them for their rebellion, Moses told God that such an...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What was David afraid of (Psalm 59:2)?
Of what was David afraid? Loss of life -- his own! The title of this psalm (listed in the best Bibles) connects it to David's "close shave" from Saul's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some psalms to counteract fear and stress?
When fearful, pray Psalm 94:19, NIRV: “I was very worried. But your comfort brought me joy.” When fearful, remember Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and...
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John Appelt
Was Jesus crucified in the third hour or the sixth hour? Mark 15:25 (cf. John 19:14)
The details of the crucifixion of Jesus are recorded in different ways. One basic difference to note is that John uses a different reckoning of time. While...
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What is the meaning of the Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where did sin come from?
I like best Michael's answer as to the origin of sin on one of his other websites: Sin came from Satan who was originally created good (Genesis 1:31; 1...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How many wives did Esau have? (Genesis 26:34)
Genesis 26:34 states that Esau married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite. However, Genesis 36:2–3 state...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is currently in Heaven?
Great question, Steven Scott! “God is in heaven because heaven is his dwelling place. The Lord Jesus has been in heaven ever since he ascended from the earth...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where is the current location of Harran?
Great question, Chip Fox! Ḥarrān, also known as Carrhae, was a major ancient city in Upper Mesopotamia whose site is in the modern village of Harran, Turkey,...
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John Appelt
What was the "Year of Jubilee"? (Leviticus 25:10, 13)
When Israel entered the land of Canaan, the people were to observe a Sabbath year every seven years. They were not to farm the land or reap or gather the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the decalogue?
The term "decalogue" derives from a Greek expression translated into English as "ten words" or "ten sayings". The term applies to what is commonly referred...
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What does the Bible say about bisexuality? Is being a bisexual a sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where/what is Golgotha/Calvary?
Skull Hill "The execution site [probably] rested on top of the hill above a cliff with its face, at least in modern times, eroded to resemble a skull. It has...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Was Jesus crucified in the third hour or the sixth hour? Mark 15:25 (cf. John 19:14)
Even Luke's account includes this difference: Mark 15:25 It was the third hour when they crucified Him. Luke 23:44 It was now about the sixth hour, and da...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was David afraid of (Psalm 59:2)?
This psalm is connected to events related in 1 Samuel 19, which were part of a long series of instances in which Saul (and, by extension, men who obeyed...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
When we try to deceive God and hide our sin, here is what happens: 1) our bones waste away 2) we groan all day long 3) Gods hand is heavy upon us day and...
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If Jesus was crucified on the Day of Preparation, why had He already eaten the Passover meal?
In the Gospels, the observance of the Passover seems to be on two different days. Of the number of proposals attempting to solve the problem, there is one...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some things to notice when we read Luke's Christmas story? (Luke 2:1-21)
Now I am noticing ONE thing: Jesus could have come HIGH & MIGHTY (which He was, really). Actually, John 17:5 applies here. Jesus prayed, 'And now,...
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Anonymous
How can we share the Gospel biblically and boldly?
Sharing the Gospel is truly a Great Commission! But for many sharing our faith is a frightening concept. What can we tell people that will help them believe?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How does an honest answer resemble a kiss on the lips? (Proverbs 24:26)
Although in the Bible a “kiss” can symbolize Submission (Ps. 2:12), Reconciliation/God’s Grace (Ps. 85:10), here in Prov. 24:26, it symbolizes an Honest...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
This passage, Proverbs 24:11, does not justify breaking the laws of God-ordained human government (cf. Rom. 13:1; 1 Peter 2:13), even if we believe they are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What was the "Year of Jubilee"? (Leviticus 25:10, 13)
10 Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to return to y...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
Here’s the blessedness of his confession and the subsequent forgiveness received (Ps 32:1-2, 5): David describes his joy after he confessed his sins and...
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Mary L Rucker
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
If responding to a situation where innocent lives are in immediate danger, I think wisdom calls for us to save lives to avoid having blood on our hands....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are some things to notice when we read Luke's Christmas story? (Luke 2:1-21)
Here are some thoughts that may surprise you: 1) v1-4: This is history - Jesus came at a moment of time in history and we know when the events took place. 2)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?
I took a class @ Dallas Theological Seminary called "Evangelism Explosion" with Dr. Thomas Constable as our teacher. It was wonderful. We'd go out 1 night a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What were these "ancient paths"? (Jeremiah 6:16)
Jeremiah 6:16: “Thus saith the LORD, ‘Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find...
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John Appelt
Where/what is Golgotha/Calvary?
The location of Golgotha is unknown but there are clues that may help locate where it might have been. It had to be east of the temple because the centurion...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some things to notice when we read Luke's Christmas story? (Luke 2:1-21)
Luke 2:1-21
Luke 2:1 - 7
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Grant Abbott
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How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?
Jesus gives us the 4 steps to being an effective witness in Matthew 5:7-10: 1) Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy 2) Blessed are the pure...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
There was this particular census, in my opinion, to fulfill prophecy, specifically the one in Micah 5:2: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do I receive forgiveness from God?
What about the sins we have committed today? Are they already forgiven? Or do we need to ask for forgiveness every day? If so, why? The other answers have...
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Donna Williams
Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?
Arun, I would like to simply say no! We are not saved by grace and water baptism. The Scriptures that I will mention are the KJV of the Bible. Thé verses...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
I can't quote it exactly, but in his book The Day Christ Died (an hour-by-hour account of the events of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday), the author Jim...
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Just how far is the east from the west?