Why did Esau marry an Ishmaelite woman?
I agree with Jennifer Henkel and with Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible. Esau seems to have done this in order to curry favor with his father, who was...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
Satan is the god of this present evil world (2 Cor 4:4, Gal 1:4). Our God is not manipulating our daily circumstances during the current dispensation of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God rescue people? (Psalm 54:7)
TLB God has rescued me from all my trouble, and triumphed over my enemies.
Psalms 54:1 - 7
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does perish mean to never exist?
In the Bible there are two paths. Only one path leads to God. Jesus said, "I am the way." John 14:6. Psalm 1:6, "For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
No. We are no longer under the law, but under the grace of God (Rom 6:14, Gal 3:23, 1 Cor 6:12). It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Did Jesus claim to be the only way of salvation (John 14:6)?
It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15), the gospel of our salvation (Eph 1:13) that was given to Paul, from the gospel...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15), the gospel of our salvation (Eph 1:13) that was given to Paul, from the gospel...
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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What does it mean that love never fails?
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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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is currently in Heaven?
Great question, Steven Scott! “God is in heaven because heaven is his dwelling place. [In Matthew 6:9 Jesus told His disciples, "Pray then like this: 'Our...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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John Appelt
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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)...