What is dispensationalism?
Dispensationalism is a theological system that emphasizes the literal interpretation of Bible prophecy, recognizes a distinction between Israel and the...
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Tim Maas
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What is the "quietness" that the prophet speaks about in Isaiah 32:17?
The Hebrew word (anglicized as "shaqat") that is translated as "quietness" in the cited verse appears 41 times in the Bible. It does not refer to an absence...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Paul and Silas start praying and singing hymns at midnight?
First, I would say that, by my reading of the cited passage, Paul and Silas did not start singing and praying at midnight, but had been doing so continuously...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the significance of not boiling a goat in the mother's milk?
Great question, David! I wondered about this for decades. But now here's what I think. In my opinion, of the 8 reasons that NG & TH suggest, I think that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus rebuke the scribes and Pharisees so harshly in Matthew 23:13-36?
Mt 23:29 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you build tombs for the prophets your ancestors killed, and you...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Boanerges mean in Mark 3:17?
"Boanerges" is the Greek rendering of an Aramaic term that is anglicized as "bene-reghesh", meaning "sons of thunder". This was a term that Jesus applied to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does Boanerges mean in Mark 3:17?
Mark 3:13 - 21
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What is the difference between iniquity, sin, and transgression?
In Psalm 32:5, the psalmist says, "I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.'" In...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the difference between iniquity, sin, and transgression?
Chattah, or חַטָּאתִי = ḥaṭ-ṭā-ṯî -- "my sin" --which is most often translated as sin, means to miss the mark. Awon --or וַעֲוֺנִי = wa-‘ă-wō-nî --"and my...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the difference between sin, as a concept, and individual sins?
Great question, George! Sin is transgressing God’s law and includes such things as lying [Lying is listed as a sin in the Ten Commandments--#9: "You shall...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
In Arabic, the name for God is Allah which means that people in the Middle East and elsewhere who speak Arabic and are Christians will refer to God as Allah....
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are the children of Adam/Eve (human race) being punished for the sins of the parents?
If a mother stays drunk on alcohol the whole time she's pregnant with a child, and the child is born with multiple complications related to alcohol...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the meaning of "Jahovia Nissi"?
Great question, Patty! Jehovah-nissi according to the NAVE's Topical Bible is an altar. Exodus 17:15: Easton's Bible Dictionary says it is referring to...
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John Appelt
Who are the elect of God?
The ‘elect of God’ are believers, but not by the process of election. The word ‘elect’ is a word supposedly transliterated from the Greek, ‘eklektos.’ It is...
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Aurel Gheorghe
According to Exodus 20:8-11, is Sunday still a holy day?
According to Exodus 20:8-11 Saturday is the Lord's day, a day that God blessed and made holy. As far as I'm aware, the Bible does not mention any other day...
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John Appelt
Is the book of Revelation written in chronological order?
In the general sense the book of Revelation is chronological according to Revelation 1:19. However, there is a bit of recapping especially in the three...
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Al Mark
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
This subject has been addressed in other places, and this article does a great job explaining it: https://www.gotquestions.org/did-Jesus-go-to-hell.html The...
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John Appelt
What is the book of Jude?
The author of the letter of Jude is usually considered to be the half-brother of Jesus, but another possible candidate is the apostle Jude. In Matthew 10:3,...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
Hosea 4:6 says My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Proverbs 31:8 - a King is appointed to defend the weak. Jesus is the King of kings. He was both...
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Anonymous
Why did Paul and Silas start praying and singing hymns at midnight?
What is it about midnight?
Acts 16:25
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What is the "quietness" that the prophet speaks about in Isaiah 32:17?
17 The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. (NIV)
Isaiah 32:1 - 20
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Who is the bride of Christ?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the purpose of communion?
The second part of communion is the part I'd like to talk about. The cup in the Lord’s Supper serves as 2 reminders: We are to look back to the shed blood of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does God really regard everyone "as nothing"? (Daniel 4:35)
Yes, compared to God who is everything, we are nothing. Think of how vast this universe is! See the hymn at the very bottom of my answer, based on this verse...
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John Appelt
What is the book of James?
The date and authorship of the book of James may be different than the traditional thinking. A few scholars are beginning to consider it written a few years...
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Philip Davies
Can a divorced woman remarry?
This is a good question, and it is an important one. The answer is that you are free to marry your friend. Sin was committed in your first marriage when you...
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Emmanuel Kameya
Can a divorced woman remarry?
I'm not married and I've not yet married but with the little that I know about marriage in light of the scripture, I will try and answer this question. So...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Can a divorced woman remarry?
Divorce is not the unforgivable sin. You said you received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior eleven years ago, so eleven years ago every sin of yours was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Can a divorced woman remarry?
Good question, Aranka! Can a divorced woman remarry? The only specific allowance for remarriage after a divorce is for adultery (Matthew 19:9), as you have...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How can I be sure I am praying according to the will of God?
To be sure that you are praying in God’s will, the first thing I think of is to say, “God, make Your desires mine.” Years ago, God inspired the following...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
We must ask “according to His will” (1 John 5:14) in order to qualify. Yes, the fervent prayer of faith submits to God’s will (Matthew 6:9-10) and will be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What’s the whole meaning behind Psalms 23:4?
This is an interesting question, Iupeli. Everyone must go through the valley of the shadow of death. And it's cold. But trust the Good Shepherd's promise,...
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Emmanuel Kameya
Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
The bible is usually poetic in several passages. I don't thing Jesus was being literal when he said 'anything' in that passage. He was however being...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
Jack, the short answer is yes, Jesus literally promised to do for us whatever we ask in faith. There's nothing tricky about it, it means what it says. I...
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John Appelt
How literally should we take the dimensions of Heaven mentioned in Rev. 21:16-17?
As difficult as it may seem, the dimensions of the city can be understood as literal. The city is likely a cube as indicated by the words “its length,...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What’s the whole message behind this portion of Psalms 23:4? What does is mean that although we walk through the valley of death, we will not have to fear evil?
King David prayed for forgiveness, citing that he was a temporary resident on earth, as all his ancestors were. We all are like shadows. 1 Chronicles 29:15 1...
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Aranka Renner
Can a divorced woman remarry?
My ex husband and I are were both non-believers when we got married. We were both unfaithful in the marriage and eventually my ex husband left me for another...
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What’s wrong with preparing a legal defense? (Matthew 10:19)
I humbly submit that Jesus was referencing a righteous person who is brought before an immoral corrupted court system on falsehoods. Where the verdict has...
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Who sells the truth?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the proper spelling of the word 'Counselors'?
Since counselling has an extra L, and the British city of London starts with an L, this letter will be your clue that counselling is the British spelling of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s wrong with preparing a legal defense? (Matthew 10:19)
In the context of Jesus' words, even the best defense that human thought can devise is subject to error, omission, and contradiction. Rather than expending...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What happens in the end, referred to in these verses: “And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all”?
I would express it by saying that Jesus was incarnated by the will of God the Father specifically for performing the actions and carrying out the purposes...