Is it ok for a Christian to use essential oils for health reasons?
God commanded Moses to infuse oil with aromatic spices to make a sacred anointing oil for the priests in Exodus 30:22–38. God also commanded the priests to...
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What is the purpose of baptism?
It is a statement of faith that you know you have eternal life based on John 6:47, John 3:18, John 6:40, and First John 5:13. We have received the free GIFT...
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Who were the ministering women, and what exactly did they do?
The word for “ministering” is not the ordinary one. It means “to serve in a host,” especially in a war. It appears that women were organized into bands and...
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Edith St-Hilaire
What does the Bible say about oral sex?
We know that all Scripture is breathed out by God. (2 Timothy 3:16). Thus, we have to ask ourselves the purpose of the beautiful poem between husband and...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How could there have been light before God created the sun and the moon? (Genesis 1:14–16)
There are two different sources of visible light (not including Jesus Christ who is the light of the world) and they are natural light and artificial light....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would anyone offer a "bribe" to a man for his wife’s favors (Proverbs 6:32–35)?
In today’s society, if a person has enough money and “clout,” he or she might be able to survive an adulterous scandal, but life is still never quite the...
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Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)
No, it may seem that God does change His mind, especially from Scriptures such as 1 Samuel 15:29 and Malachi 3:6 where God says, "For I am the Lord, I do not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Revised Standard Version (RSV)?
In my opinion, I have mixed emotions about the RSV. I have it and made many notes in it. But their translation of Isaiah 7:14 disappoints me. I agree with...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it OK for Christians to pray to Mary?
Perhaps the idea of praying to Mary had its roots in the account of Jesus' first miracle (turning water into wine) at the marriage feast at Cana, as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Bezaleel?
Exo 37:1 Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood; its length was three feet nine inches, its width two feet three inches, and its height two feet three inches.
Exodus 37:1 - 29
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Is it a sin to have a sexual fetish?
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James Kraft
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How can I get right with God?
The simplicity of the gospel. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on Me hath everlasting life. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I choose the right friends?
"How can I choose the right friends?" To what end, for what purpose? To pray with, or for? To rob a bank? It depends on what you want them for. '(';')'...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
If I am interpreting the question correctly, by stating "God so loved the world", the verse is saying that God loved the people of the world so much, or so...
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Does the Bible condone slavery?
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What does the tabernacle in Exodus symbolize?
Exodus 26:1 - 37
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Did Nazareth exist during the life of Jesus?
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If you are once saved are you then always saved?
Please read Ephesians 1:13,14: "In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you...
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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Must we give up everything we own for the "kingdom"? (Matthew 13:44–46)
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Jenny Unruh
How can I get right with God?
I'm reading my bible and praying all the time, but I still feel lost. I want to follow Christ, but my mind feels so lost and scared because I can't understan...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God send Jesus when He did? Why not earlier? Why not later?
I think one idea has been forgotten about Galatians 4:4. Roads. "All roads lead to Rome" is an expression most of us are familiar with. News, even the Good...
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Pat Mayorga
What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?
Jesus, the great communicator, is notorious for His directness and simplicity. What He refers to will happen to all of us, if we live long enough, except...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was it against Sabbath regulations for the Israelites to light a fire in any of their dwellings on the Sabbath day?
Great question, Raul! Lighting a fire takes work! First, you have to carry wood and then rub sticks together for the friction to begin a flame. That's enough...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the people give so freely? (Exodus 36:4–5)
Exodus 36:4 So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left what they were doing 5 and said to Moses, “The people are bringing m...
Exodus 35:30 - 36:38
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What does the Bible teach about human trafficking?
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What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
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If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
Both. Born-again Christians are saints (Ephesians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 1:2 -- "To the church of God that is in Corinth, "b>to those sanctified in Christ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was Hezekiah's tunnel?
When I was in seminary I had a professor named Dr. Phil Hook. Dr. Hook was the Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. He...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
According to Exodus 20:8-11, is Sunday still a holy day?
I. SUNDAY IS A DAY TO REMEMBER OR REFLECT (EXODUS 20:8, 11) God says in Exodus 20:8, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” If God commands us to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)
Even in the larger passage containing the verse cited in the question, God indicated that He is capable of acting conditionally (that is, altering an...
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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)
14 And the Lord relented from the disaster that he had spoken of bringing on his people.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was Hezekiah's tunnel?
By my understanding, Hezekiah's tunnel was an underground channel constructed during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah by two separate teams (with one...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between a sign and a wonder?
In my opinion, a sign would be something that would occur for the purpose of establishing or proving something. Although it might be miraculous or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning behind this passage: “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus”?
One principle of holy living (Col 3:1-17) in regard to the believer's spiritual apparel (Col 3:5-17) is the thing that we are to put on: God's peace and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about embarrassment?
David cut off a piece of Saul's garment while Saul was using the bathroom in a cave. When Saul stepped out of the cave and stood before his men, David also...
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Joel Steinhauser
Who was the Festus mentioned in the Bible?
He was found to be historical as written by the Jewish Historian Josephus: Jewish Encyclopedia FESTUS, PORCIUS: By: Richard Gottheil, Samuel Krauss...
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Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?