Why did Jesus tell the Apostles to "go not the way of the Gentiles and Samaritans?"
Part of the reason the disciples where not to go into Samaritan places was because of tensions between the Jews, and the Samaritans. In as much as Jesus had...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when he said beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod?
Yeast, NAVE says, is used in the making of bread, Ex. 12:34, 39; --See "Leaven" in Easton's Bible Dictionary. (1.) Heb. Seor -- שְׂאֹר (Ex. 12:15, 19; 13:7;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is general revelation and special revelation?
To put it in nutshell, general revelation is this: God communicates with people through his creation Psalm 19:1-4 See also Romans 1:20 (verses Michael...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?
Being born again is not at all related to reincarnation. The Bible says that everyone physically lives and dies only once (Hebrews 9:27-28). Also, the...
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What is lifestyle evangelism?
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What was the 'image of Artemis' that fell down from heaven in Acts 19?
Murray, agreeing with Cindy, the fifth temple of Artemis was about a mile from Ephesus, had a center of devotion that was an image of Artemis which...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?
I’ve heard people quote Jesus here in John 3:3 to claim that Jesus taught that it was necessary to be reincarnated. Some people also quote Matthew 11:14, to...
John 3:1 - 15
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the uniqueness of the scriptures as compared with other writings?
Other books, magazines, and online articles are good for me; this is a fact! I’ve experienced it. You should see my long paper list of books I have checked...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)
I would say that God overlooked the ignorance to which Paul was referring during the period prior to Christ's incarnation (when He dealt specifically with...
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Paul Briggs
Where is the footnote of Jesus' word in Luke 24:46?
I submit that the quote Jesus cites in Luke 24:46-47 is too highly specific in its wording to be a re-arrangement of Hosea 6:2. It lacks for instance the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why will there be no seas on the new earth as indicated in Revelation 21:1?
I would say that the sea would no longer exist because it is (both literally and symbolically) indicative of an uncontrolled instability that will no longer...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Who was Mary Magdalene?
In addition to the GotQuestions.org's (Mr. Houdmann) explanation of the biblical Mary Magdalene, there are coptic and gnostic references to Mary which...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Was the antichrist already at work in Genesis?
The serpent in Genesis 3 is Satan. In Ezekiel 28:13, "Thou hast been in Eden...every precious stone was thy covering. Verse 14, thou art the annointed...
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What is Covenant Theology?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should new believers be baptized immediately after believing in Jesus?
Acts 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. Sea also Acts 16:14–15...
Acts 8:26 - 40
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)
30 Such [former] ages of ignorance God, it is true, ignored and allowed to pass unnoticed; but now He charges all people everywhere to repent (to change thei...
Acts 17:22 - 34
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?
David and Bathsheba's baby was born of sin and in sin, the same as we all are. And so, this unnamed baby was on a path of going from life to death, as we all...
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Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?
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Who are the Shakers?
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What is the theory of abiogenesis? What is the definition of abiogenesis?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would God speak to Elijah - and us - in a “still, small voice”?
There are times when the glory of God is too much for any human being to take. His power is a terrible reality, and sometimes we simply want to know that he...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was the antichrist already at work in Genesis?
My understanding is that the cited passage from Genesis is speaking of Satan after his fall from heaven. The antichrist is a separate being who will not...
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Is there life after death?
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What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
For years I was a little confused concerning the drinking of alcohol. Last year I had a young Christian girl come to me with the scripture concerning the...
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What does the Bible say about overcoming lust?
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Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?
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Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?
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What are the Biblical attributes of Jesus Christ?
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Tim Maas
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Why would God speak to Elijah - and us - in a “still, small voice”?
To me, the imagery appearing here is indicative of God not forcing or compelling people to follow or obey Him by displays of raw power (although he...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would God speak to Elijah - and us - in a “still, small voice”?
Why would God speak to Elijah - and us - in a “still, small voice”? 9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD...
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Laura A
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
When God made us in His image, it was not physically. We carry God’s image in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness. These connect to our understanding,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?
Good question, Lawrie! Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to go north or south into Phrygia, Galatia, Asia, or Bithynia (Acts 16:6-8), but instead to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between the thief and the robber in John 10:1?
Two different Greek words are used in recording the teaching of Jesus in this verse. The word translated as "thief" is "kleptes" (from which the English word...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about being a servant / servanthood?
Jesus said this in MATTHEW 23:11-12 -- 23:11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 23:12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever...
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What does the Bible say about age differences in relationships?
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Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?
I LOVE this verse from the bible because of what it signifies when you really think about it. You can touch any part of your body but nothing feels as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?
The law of Moses was put outside, in a little chest, for nothing but the tables of stone were contained in the ark, 1 Kings 8:9. Here it was kept for greater...
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If Jesus condemned the Pharisees for praying out loud, should we pray aloud?
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Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
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What is the story of Abraham and Lot?
Lot being rescued from the cities was a picture of the rapture of the church. God will not pour out his wrath on believers during the tribulation God could...
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What does the Bible say about raising children?
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Tim Maas
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What did Zacchaeus do to show that he was sorry for the way he had cheated people?
In the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10), Zacchaeus showed his sorrow and repentance in the following ways: 1) by actively seeking Jesus out in a way that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?
My church, East Delavan Baptist Church, is using its Sunday School (for all ages) curriculum from answersingenesis.com. Bodie Hodge on that site writes,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some good biblical principles about communication in marriage?
Although Christian marriage has a unique "one-flesh" aspect, many biblical principles that apply to more common interpersonal communication between...
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What are the keys to resisting temptation?
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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?