How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
I'm too old to memorize, and besides that, my memory is not what it used to be. I doubt my ability to memorize God's Word. What encouragement is there f...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some hints for memorizing Scripture?
I would consider initially starting with any of the sections in the historical books of either the Old or the New Testaments that tell a story (such as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?
He's set to conquer our ancient foe. In Hebrew he is Abaddon and in Greek is Apollyon (that is, Destroyer)” (Revelation 9:11). A hymn says, "Apollyon is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
In John 14:8-9, when the apostle Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father and we shall be satisfied," Jesus mildly rebuked him by saying, "Have I been...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What time of the year was Christ’s birth?
Commentaries that I have read have suggested that Jesus was born in the spring. I understand that the primary bases for this view are, first, the fact...
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Brighton Manyadza
Why did God use 5 women with questionable pasts in Jesus' geneology?
My opinion is that some people in life become what they are not by choice. They are forced by circumstances to end up living a life we condemn. So before we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
Why would Christ be called "everlasting Father" if he is "the son of God?"
Isaiah 9:6
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I believe in the goodness of God when there is so much evil in the world?
The goodness of God is that He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus to die for sinners which we all are, Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:10. Jesus paid the price for...
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keisha broadnax
Why did God specifically say that he would put hostility between woman and the offspring of the serpent?
When you use a Strong's Concordance when you study the bible, you can find that “enmity” between the woman’s offspring and the serpent’s offspring implies a...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?
The apostle Paul declares how Jesus is the prince of peace in Colossians 1:19-23. "For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
In my view, the great sin of Sodom was their rejection of the Love and Mercy of God. You see God loved the people of Sodom just as much as he loved every...
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Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?
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Donna Williams
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
As has already been clearly and profoundly stated by the first person who answered this question, I would simply like to say that this was not God's perfect...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
It was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. (Hebrews 10:10). On that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Abraham bargain with God in regard to Sodom and Gomorrah?
Abraham might have thought that God intends to bless all nations through me and especially through a coming Savior, Jesus Christ (Genesis 12:3). So how can...
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David Thomson
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
This is a question that I have thought long about. I lean towards being at rest until Jesus comes again. The scripture most used for the argument that we go...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What do the seven stars represent in Revelation?
Although “angel” in Revelation 1:16 may be referring to a heavenly angel, it more probably means a human “messenger” such as a pastor. My belief is born out...
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Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?
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April Streets
Does Matthew 19:17 mean that Jesus is not God?
Jesus is the Word of God made flesh as correctly identified in John 1:14. Further, He is correctly identified by Paul as “being in the form of God,” who “...
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What do the seven stars represent in Revelation?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?
It is crucial for every Christian to understand the cosmic battle between "good - God" and "evil - Satan" that is going on every day of our lives. Satan and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Old Testament say about homosexuality?
Review the classic OT passages on homosexual behavior: Genesis 19:4-8 In Genesis 19:4-6, "Sodom and Gomorrah have become the byword for wickedness. This...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the "unctiion from the Holy One" that all Christians have (1 John 2:20 KJV)?
This "unction" or "annointing" is both a Noun - the person of the Holy Spirit" and a Verb - the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit working in, for and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why was Jesus called the son of David?
God's covenant with David is recorded in 2 Samuel 7:13-16 and 1 Chronicles 17:11-14. 2 Samuel 7:12-16 "When your days are over and you rest with your...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Does Matthew 19:17 mean that Jesus is not God?
I believe Jesus is re-interpreting the meaning of "good" from human striving for "good works" to God's demand of "perfection". The rich young man was seeking...
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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "for in YAH ; the Lord is everlasting strength" mean?
The Hebrew content has "for in Yah, the Lord, a never-ending rock." The expression you referenced, "for in YAH; the Lord is everlasting strength," implies...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
Jesus chose His apostles according to His Fathers will. We are not saved until we believe the gospel. First Corinthians 1:1-4. The second we believe the...
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Rojohn Pagkaliwangan
Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?
Yes, forgiving even without asking forgiveness from our enemy makes God more powerful because then love and faith have won against evil. We should not only...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does Matthew 19:17 mean that Jesus is not God?
I think Jesus was just trying to get the man to think of what he was really saying. In effect, Jesus was saying to him, “Do you realize what you are saying...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does the Holy Spirit help us identify fake news that harms our relationship with God?
When we walk with Christ He slowly exposes what is truth and what is not. For example when I came to Christ I sincerely believed in evolution but several...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why do Christians today only live 70-80 years when we’ve been born again?
Being "born again" in John 3, refers to our spiritual rebirth in Christ when we accept Him as Lord and Savior of our lives and he comes to live in and,...
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Laura A
What does the Bible say about hate crimes?
They're wrong. The clearest commandment God gives us is to love (Matt. 22:37-40). Hate is obviously the opposite of love; therefore hate crimes are sinful....
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Emo Tenorio
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What does the Old Testament say about homosexuality?
I humbly submit some Old Testament scriptures. Genesis 13:13; Now the men of Sodom were wicked, great sinners against the Lord. Genesis 19:4; But before they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where in Isaiah will I find different names relating to Jesus? Examples; Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace?
This is from the King James Version of the Bible. I’ll list the names in Isaiah in alphabetical order. If you want them in canonical order, just say so in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Old Testament say about homosexuality?
The two primary passages in the Old Testament Law regarding homosexuality were Leviticus 18:22 and Leviticus 20:13. In addition, the actions of the men of...
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What is the Jesus drug (dimethyltryptamine)?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What "child" is this? (Isaiah 9:6)
According to John 3:16 the Child is Jesus. He was born unto us—for the benefit of the Jews first, and then the Gentiles (compare “unto you,” Lu 2:11). The...
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April Streets
What does the Bible say about hate crimes?
What does the Bible say about hate crimes? In Numbers 12:1, we learn that Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses, for he married a Cushite woman. Cush was a...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about hate crimes?
So often in scripture we can learn what "do to" because it is the opposite of what we are taught "not to do" and vice versa. We are to love all people, not...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does it make sense that the stars fell to earth in Revelation and life continued?
In the book of Revelation there are 3 references to stars falling from the sky. Revelation 6:12-15 I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
His choice of The Twelve was entirely free, did not arise from any character, motive, or condition in them: the allusion is to a custom of the Jews, the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why do Christians today only live 70-80 years when we’ve been born again?
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is physical death, and we all sin, and we all die, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Our...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How does the Holy Spirit help us identify fake news that harms our relationship with God?
A timely question in this age of deception as the need is very great within our land and on this little sphere in general. I am in agreement with brother...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to worship God in truth and in Spirit?
To worship God in the Spirit is to remember it is what He did for us that saved us, not on what we do or do not do. Our works. Jesus died to pay our sin debt...
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Laura A
What is the "sin that leads to death"? (1 John 5:16–17)
The only sin that leads to death is the sin against the Holy Ghost, which is mentioned in Matthew 12:31. I'm going to leave a list of other texts that...