What does it mean in Psalm 37:7a "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him..."?
It may sometimes seem to Christians from their limited perspective that God has ignored them or is not being responsive to them. However, God has visibility...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?
God put us here in the USA (for those of us who live in this country). The Bible tells us that “God began by making one person, and from him came all the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to guard your heart?
When I just got out of college, I left our home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the summer I moved in with this Christian couple I hadn't known before and I...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
What can we expect when we pray? (Matthew 7:7–8)
We must when we pray know God is and that He is a rewarder for them that diligently seek Him. IE: If you do not know that He will answer it is a rare thing...
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Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?
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How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we expect when we pray? (Matthew 7:7–8)
Matthew 7:7 - 8
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Baal?
Baal-peor [EBD] (Easton's Bible Dictionary (formerly known as the Illustrated Bible Dictionary) is a classic source for Bible scholars.) It says that Baal...
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Philip Davies
How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?
I think that lack of gratitude is a huge problem today. We should be grateful God has given us a beautiful world to live in, that we have relative freedom,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does this passage about the temple of God mean in Jeremiah 7:8?
I would say that the "deceptive words" referred to in the cited verse were being spoken by those who were saying that the people of Judah would be safe from...
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Anonymous
What does this passage about the temple of God mean in Jeremiah 7:8?
Jeremiah 7:8 - 12
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Daniel Donaldson
, Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants
What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?
The answer to the first part of the question is easy, it is a leafy plant plentiful in Egypt and Israel in Bible times, often used in Jewish ceremonies. I...
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Perry Peterson
, Ret podiatrist born again Christian and bible student 30+yrs
How do you love your wife like Christ loves the church?
Adam loved his wife enough to die for her...he ate of the fruit. Jesus loved His bride, the church, enough to die for her. God’s examples to us! Love,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why worship God?
According to the bible, God created all human beings for the singular purpose of worship and intimate fellowship. As we worship God for who his (nature and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?
The apostle Paul said to “give thanks in all circumstances” so we can start with that motivation. Develop the discipline to give thanks every day by making a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
People do not come to Christ strictly on their own initiative; the Father draws them. We people just do not have the capacity. The Father Himself sovereignly...
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David Disciple
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
If your name is written in Heaven, just as the disciples were, you will be drawn as a net is drawn to the shore. The net cannot stop itself from being drawn...
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Alan Hitchner
Why does it seem God was so much more personally interactive with humans in the Old and New Testament than He is today?
Considering all the books that are online and in stores that carry personal testimonies of life experiences, there have been truckloads of personal and group...
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Alan Hitchner
Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?
Yes, the messages of First and then the Second Covenant reveal God's love for and of humans and His creation. There is something I do not hear mentioned of...
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Daniel Donaldson
, Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants
Why does the Bible warn against witchcraft?
The Bible warns against witchcraft for the same reason parents should be warned against letting their children watch recent movies made for children that...
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Richard everly
What does the Bible say about self-defense?
Jesus said turn the other cheek. He also said to love your enemies and pray for them
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
2 Timothy 3 says "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do you love your wife like Christ loves the church?
I would say that the main characteristic that would be present in the case of a husband who loves his wife as Christ loves the church would be service or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
The increase of human sin, and an accompanying lack of sorrow or remorse for it, were indicated by Jesus in Matthew 24:12 as signs that would mark the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
Genesis 1:31 in my opinion means that everything God created was perfect. “Very good” in my mind means “perfect.” About the adjective, “very,” the best...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How should a Christian view climate change?
The major greenhouse gas is water vapor contributing over 95%; carbon dioxide contributes only about 0.3%. Factors controlling climate are numerous, from sun...
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LOOI ENG SENG
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
The Greek word "convict" in John 16:8 is “elenxei” (Strong 1651) and the Greek word for "reproof" (RSV) in 2 Timothy 3:16 is “elegmon” (Strong 1651). Both...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is a person set free from the law of sin and death?
God is holy -- that is, utterly without sin. Under the Old Testament Law that was given by God to Israel through Moses, human sin (that is, disobedience to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?
For instance, my daughter doesn’t realize how blessed she is to live in this country. Even though it’s not a perfect nation, I think it’s important for her t...
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Gregory Jones
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
I'm noticing an increase in celebrating sinful ideas of many kinds.
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Ben Wong
Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
I have to agree with Suzy. Good and very good does not equate to perfect. Being perfect I believe is on another level, although God is both good and perfect....
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Everyone who was ever saved, all who are being saved and those who will be saved had their names written in The Book of Life before the foundation of the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Only the 144,000 Jews, Revelation 7 will make it through the tribulation. All gentile believers will have to keep from taking the mark of the beast,...
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How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that Jesus is a friend of sinners?
First, see the big picture. Jesus the Sinner’s Friend ‘A friend loveth at all times' (Prov. 17:17): ‘ A friend that sticketh closer than a brother’...
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Jonathan Loflin
What are the tribes/names for each gate of the New Jerusalem in Rev. 21:12?
I know this question is a bit old, but I’ve only just stumbled on it because my dad linked me to it, so obviously it still has some degree of relevancy and...
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Al Mark
Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?
I think that the issue of abiding in Christ and being a believer are two separate issues. There is a good exposition of this passage in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
No one else was ever raised from the dead by His Father in heaven. No other prophet or historical figure was ever raised from the dead. Jesus was raised from...
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Revelation 20:1-10
Isaiah 11:1 - 9
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
Romans 3:26-28 Since salvation, eternal life, is a free gift by faith alone in Christ alone apart from works, we have nothing to boast in. You can not boast...
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What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?
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If a parent spares discipline, are the children spoiled?
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What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are the consequences of sin?
As believers we do not experience separation from God when we sin; however, we do experience a break in our relationship with Him. There is tension in our...
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?