Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
The Gospel of John explicitly states that Jesus raised Lazarus "so that they may believe". (John 11:15) So this was a sign for belief. In John 11:15, Jesus...
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Who was Simon Peter?
Simon Peter (whose original name was merely Simon, and whose father's name was Jonah), was a fisherman from Galilee, along with his brother Andrew. Jesus...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the law spoken of in Romans 10 verse 4? Is this referring to the ten commandments given to Moses?
The Law given by God to Israel (of which the passage known as the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) is a part) is contained in the Old Testament books of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
The context of the Psalm is this: Psalm 3 is believed to be written by David during a time of intense persecution, where he felt surrounded by enemies who...
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Billy P Eldred
Why is the humanity of Jesus important?
1. An irrevocable law was established by God that says: "The wages of sin is death"! (Romans 6:23) This law simply means that if you sin, you will die....
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Why did God allow the moon to pass under the feet of the sun?
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Tim Maas
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Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
In my opinion, Jesus resurrected Lazarus both because of His love for Lazarus, Mary, and Martha (and, by extension, His sympathy for the grief and also the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God command the necks of the donkeys to be broken in Exodus 13:13?
If the Israelite owner of a first-born donkey (or ass) was unable to redeem the animal through the sacrifice of a lamb or kid, then the ass itself was to be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?
Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." I am not saying that all celebrities are proud, though. Most or all get put...
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Should a Christian practice yoga?
Whether a Christian should practice yoga depends on personal beliefs and how yoga is approached. Yoga, originally a spiritual practice in Hinduism, is now...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Have the events in Amos 9 already been fulfilled, or is this speaking of a time still to come?
In my opinion, verses 1-10 were fulfilled in the prophet's time, whereas the remainder of the chapter was fulfilled by the future (at that time) acceptance...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When Moses says his lips are uncircumcised, what does he mean?
When Moses refers to his lips as "uncircumcised" (Exodus 6:12, 6:30), he's using metaphorical language to express his inadequacy in speech. The term...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were pharaoh's taskmasters?
Very good question, Vera! Pharaoh's taskmasters were the people who carried out Pharaoh's orders to force the Israelites to work harder. The taskmasters were...
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Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
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Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?
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Mark Vestal
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What are the elemental spirits mentioned in Colossians 2:8?
The elemental spirits of the world, or as the KJV reads "rudiments of the world", are contrary to the "completeness" we have in Christ through having faith...
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What are the elemental spirits mentioned in Colossians 2:8?
Colossians 2:8 [8] See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirit...
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What can I do if my pastor doesn't allow me to associate with Christians which aren't of my church?
This behavior from your pastor is greatly concerning UNLESS you’re a newer Christian still learning the ropes and you have friends who attend churches that...
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What can I do if my pastor doesn't allow me to associate with Christians which aren't of my church?
May I encourage you to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit concerning this matter. There is definitely a problem here. The Bible does encourage us to submit...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
Is "faith" a gift or a process? Romans 6:23 beautifully contrasts two profound truths: the wages of sin and the gift of God. Here's a deeper explanation of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "Those who pull evil along using cords of emptiness are as good as dead, who pull sin as with cart ropes"?
The verse is about people who are actively and knowingly engaging in sinful behavior or practices, with no desire or effort to recognize them as sinful,...
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Mark Vestal
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Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
We receive God's free gift of salvation by 'what' we believe (Eph 2:8-9). To 'accept' Christ as our Savior implies that salvation is based on 'how' it was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
Great question, Gary. This is why I turned to Jesus to save me: because I thought I deserved hell for the sins that I committed. I repented at a Billy Graham...
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Mark Vestal
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Who are the false apostles Paul is referring to in 2 Corinthians 11?
Anyone who preaches "another Jesus" by way of "another gospel" would be considered one of Satan's ministers of righteousness: 2 Cor 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest...
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Who is Paul talking about in 2 Corinthians 12:2-5?
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What does the Bible say about the role of senior pastor?
Dr. John MacArthur once taught that there are four things an "elder" in a church is Biblically responsible to do. They are described with two statements each...
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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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In what way would God give them "a new heart" (Ezekiel 36:26)?
Ezekiel 36:26: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will...
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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge? In biblical soteriology, predestination is the view that God had predestined the means by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to waste away? (2 Corinthians 4:16)
"Wasting away" means Physical decline: The "outer self" mentioned in the verse refers to the physical body which is subject to weakness, illness, and the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "the children are exempt" in Mathew 17:26?
Fantastic question, Venkatesan! Jesus is asked by the temple tax collectors to pay the tax, and he asks Peter if a king would tax his own children. Peter...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to waste away? (2 Corinthians 4:16)
Regardless of how much care we may take regarding our bodies and physical health, each of us (unless we are alive at the time of the Rapture or Christ's...
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Why did God kill Ananias and Sapphira for lying?
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What does it mean to waste away? (2 Corinthians 4:16)
2 Corinthians 4:16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:7 - 18
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
"Get the picture of Habakkuk 3:17-18. Habakkuk lists all the evidences of emptiness and despair and sorrow in this world, a fig tree not blossoming, no fruit...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God kill Ananias and Sapphira for lying?
Why did God kill Ananias and Sapphira for lying? God killed Ananias and Sapphira for lying to the Holy Spirit by claiming to donate all the proceeds from...
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What does it mean to wait on the Lord?
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Tim Maas
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What is meant by, "There will be two women grinding together. One will be taken and the other left"?
Believers are called to live in a state of readiness, as the timing of Christ's return is unknown. This readiness involves spiritual vigilance and a life...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In what way would God give them "a new heart" (Ezekiel 36:26)?
Yes, I agree with Donna's answer. "Being born of water and of the Spirit" in the Bible, particularly in John 3:5, is directly linked to the imagery in...
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Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?
The short answer is NO. The ‘creative’ days described in Genesis chapter 1 are actually 7,000 years long, according to the evidences provided in Scripture....
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What is meant by, "There will be two women grinding together. One will be taken and the other left"?
Am I understanding correctly that this passage does not refer to the rapture? But instead serves as an warning to all to be aware of their standing (heart an...
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