How do we return to the Lord our God (Joel 2:13)?
Here are God's exact words in his call to repentance in this book of Joel. “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Should we read the Old Testament as though it was written for us? (Romans 15:4)
All Scripture is useful to instruct us according to the apostle Paul. "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and...
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Virginia Westlake
Should a Christian celebrate Hanukkah (Christmaskah)?
Hanukkah (Chanukah) is a Jewish celebration of a miracle. In my opinion, it is a great time to personally study the miracles that Christ performed and why....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is this passage, which relates the account of Manoah and his wife speaking with the Angel of the Lord, hinting at the triune God?
At the very least it is a theophany, an appearance of God to man in physical form. "Then Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, "Please let us detain you so...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is this passage, which relates the account of Manoah and his wife speaking with the Angel of the Lord, hinting at the triune God?
I believe that previous discussions on the ebible.com website (such as at https://ebible.com/questions/3427-who-is-the-angel-of-the-lord) have indicated that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?
Revelation 13:1-4, etc.
Revelation 13:1 - 4
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we pray for our leaders, perhaps using words and thoughts from Scripture?
1 Timothy 2:1-3 1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2For kings, and fo...
1 Timothy 2:1 - 3
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should we read the Old Testament as though it was written for us? (Romans 15:4)
Although Christians place their faith in Christ for salvation based on events and concepts that are contained in the New Testament, the Old Testament...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How many times is love mentioned in the Bible?
Here's an approximate list of the number of times love appears in different popular translations of the Bible: English Standard Version: 684 King James...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "gathered" mean in Matthew 18:20?
I am in agreement with Mr. Maas’ message, but I would also like to add other “beneficial aspects” as he called them. Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should we read the Old Testament as though it was written for us? (Romans 15:4)
4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Wide...
Romans 15:4
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
No matter which burial practices one follows, the results are always the same: “Dust to dust, ashes to ashes." Job reiterated the final disposition of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Saint Valentine?
My short answer includes part of what Tim said: According to tradition, Valentine was able to heal a blind daughter of a judge, the judge then converting to...
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Should a Christian wear a purity ring?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does "gathered" mean in Matthew 18:20?
I would say that the prayer of an individual has the same "power" or weight in God's eyes as the prayer of a group. (I think that Jesus indicated this in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Saint Valentine?
St. Valentinus (whose name derives from the Latin word meaning "worthy" or "strong") was either a priest or bishop who ministered particularly to persecuted...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Saint Valentine?
Was he a martyred saint? The one who inspired Valentine's Day?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is ultimate reconciliation?
The gospel. First Corinthians 15:3-4 That Christ died for our sins, past, present, and future sins. Romans 4:7-8. according to the scriptures, that He was...
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King Ace
Who was the first Jew?
The first Jew born on earth was the 4th son of Jacob and Leah. His name was Judah. He is the ancestor of the LORD JESUS CHRIST, King David and Solomon. In...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should a Christian view environmentalism?
My wife, older daughter, and I consider ourselves environmentalists. We recycle everything we possibly can, pick up cans and litter along the road (for years...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many times is love mentioned in the Bible?
The answer to the question is affected by the existence of multiple Greek words commonly translated as "love", as well as variations among English...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
Yes, Jesus taught that. My short answer concurs with Grant's and Aurel's answers. The "second" restoration will be a horrendous display. All the unsaved ever...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we return to the Lord our God (Joel 2:13)?
I would say that the process of returning to God begins with recognition of the fact of having previously departed from Him (normally through the commission...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "gathered" mean in Matthew 18:20?
Do increased numbers make prayer more powerful? (Mt 18:19-20) 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that ...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
It means to believe. Trust that what is said is true. My car is red. I believe it is red because it is red. Jesus said, John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto...
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Gene Deloach
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
Christians do not fear coronavirus but the message it sends. Covid and the world’s response demonstrates our total lack of understanding of what this virus...
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How are all things possible with God?
Something else. This is Jesus’ response to the rich young ruler. 2 Kings 20:2, "Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is Christian persecution?
Christian persecution is mistreatment of Christians by non-believers because our beliefs and lifestyle offend these people. Persecution can be in thought,...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
According to the Bible, there are two resurrections. The resurrection of the righteous - the first resurrection – that will take place “on the last day.”...
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James Townsend
, I am a learner of truth and one that strives in the word
Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?
While this topic is good understanding we should also know about these principles. Yes God tempts no one. Yes there is iniquity and there is also sin. Yes...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would God be resistant to answering our prayers as Luke 11:7-9 seems to indicate?
Do we ever pray with "brash persistence", "impudence" (ESV), "shameless audacity" (NIV), "persistence and boldness" (AMP), "shamelessness" (NASB),...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
The first resurrection is the bodily resurrection of all believers (Old Testament Saints, New Testament Christians and Tribulation Saints) to receive our...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How are all things possible with God?
Jesus is saying to his disciples that it is impossible for anyone to enter eternal life on their own terms. But "if it is God's will" then nothing will be...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the answer to anxiety?
When we worry or we are anxious about anything, we are demonstrating that we don't trust Jesus, the creator of the Universe, to take care of us and meet our...
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What are our secret sins? (Psalm 90:8)
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Are we living in the end times?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the answer to anxiety?
To me, there is a valid distinction to be made between "thought" and "anxious thought". We are to do all that we can with regard to any particular situation...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Christian persecution?
If I am interpreting the question correctly (i.e., that it is referring to persecution OF Christians, rather than to persecution BY Christians), Christian...
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George de Leon
Why did God give exact measurements when he instructed people to build things in some places in the Bible?
The direct modern-day idea equivalent of such Arks is a Church. Although our first thought is a picture of a church building, the real "Church" is a body of...
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James Gardner
How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn? Can addiction to pornography be defeated?
I used to be addicted to porn and other stuff. Practically (although it was definitely God who got me through it) I realized I was chasing a fix. If I tried...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How are all things possible with God?
Jesus was referring to a person not allowing anything (whether that would be material wealth, a life goal, or even humans such as family members) to become...
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Karen Sutton
What does the Bible say about shame and regret?
I keep going back to the book of Romans, which mentions Abraham having his faith reckoned or "imputed" to him as righteousness. The account of Abraham is in...
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Karen Sutton
What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?
When I consider the question, my mind goes to my cousin, whose help began a few years ago when I saw her at an art show. I just fell into her arms about what...
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N S
, 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian
Is it wrong to attend two (or more) different churches?
I did this (attended two churches) for a while, about 20 years ago. It was hard on me. In spite of the fact that both churches believed the same basic...
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What does the Bible say about second chances?