What can we learn from the life of Judah (Genesis 38)
Judah was the fourth of Jacob's sons, and was born of Jacob's less-favored wife Leah. On the positive side, Judah persuaded his brothers not to kill their...
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What does the Bible say about misguided thoughts?
An interesting sidelight is that there are 2 parallel chapters here: Genesis chapters 6,7,8 and Romans chapters 1 to 8 Romans 1 Genesis 6:1-7,11-13 Man’s...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
It's key because Jesus rose from the dead just as he promised: Matthew 28:6 "He [Jesus] is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Were Sarah and Pharaoh husband and wife in the account in Genesis 12?
At least one translation (in fact, the King James Version) that I have seen of Genesis 12:19 seems to indicate that, although Pharaoh took Sarai into the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Bible say Jesus is the first begotten of the resurrection of the dead when Abraham seems to be resurrected in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
Jesus came down from heaven and went back to heaven. Abraham went to paradise when he died. Jesus went to paradise when He died. Paradise is under the earth....
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James Marstaller
, Pastor of Cornerstone Gospel Church
What does it mean to hope in the Lord? (Isaiah 40:31)
Hope always points to the future. Thus hopeful living is a non-verbal expression of faith. In trials we rejoice, not because they are pleasant, but because...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What is lifestyle evangelism?
My opinion in research is this. Lifestyle evangelism is the actual way to introduce the gospel. It was only the apostles and their helpers, the assistant...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the life of Judah (Genesis 38)
Genesis 38:1-26; 43:8-9; 44:18-45:3; 49:8-12; Matt. 1:3.
Genesis 38:1 - 26
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Were Sarah and Pharaoh husband and wife in the account in Genesis 12?
Genesis 12:17 - 20
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Does God predestine people to be saved?
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How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?
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How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?
Jer 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Ps 37:4:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
Other translations are helpful here. J.B. Phillips says, "Under this divine system a man who has faith is now freely acquitted in the eyes of God by his...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?
Jesus said, I am the door. I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but through me. Jesus is the bridge between us and God. John...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is EMDR? Is it Biblical?
EMDR is not hypnosis. It relies on the mind's natural ability to heal a traumatic memory. It may be used with hypnosis or psychoanalysis or psychodynamic...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Matthew say there was only one angel at the tomb when John says there were two?
In my view, omission does not necessarily equal contradiction. The mention of one angel in Matthew's gospel does not preclude the possibility that there were...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
Earlier in the cited chapter, Paul was distinguishing between Jews and Gentiles with respect to God's plan of salvation from the standpoint of the Jews...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:" --King James Version.
Romans 3:24
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the phrase "righteousness of God" mean?
This is an interesting question! How does God save people? The answer Paul gives relating to the how can be summarized as both negative and positive. First,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
The sacrificial shedding of Jesus's blood on the cross paid the penalty demanded by God for the sins of all humanity, but it was His resurrection to live...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Matthew say there was only one angel at the tomb when John says there were two?
Matthew 28:5 refers to the “angel” at the tomb after Jesus’ resurrection, and yet John says there were “two angels” there (John 20:12)? What's the right ans...
Matthew 28:5
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Billy P Eldred
Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again?
As my answer to, you, the person who asked this question, let me start by asking you a question. Who did you ask to forgive you? Was it a friend, your...
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Danny Hickman
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How can I avoid being a doubting Thomas?
Maybe you can "avoid being a doubting Thomas," and maybe it's not quite that simple. What did Thomas have trouble believing? Jn 20:25 So the other disciples...
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Mike Memmel
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
God loves us and wants us to see Him and be close to Him. When that happens, our natural response is to worship Him. It's for us.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is EMDR? Is it Biblical?
As noted in the question, EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It was developed in the late 1980's by a woman named Francine...
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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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Why does God forgive some people’s sins in the OT and show great mercy, but punish other people (like Achan) to the point of death even when they are repentant?
I would say that, in the case of Achan, he only "repented" after his sin (which involved disobeying God's direct, pre-existing command) was revealed through...
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Why does God forgive some people’s sins in the OT and show great mercy, but punish other people (like Achan) to the point of death even when they are repentant?
Why was God so harsh in punishment with Achan’s sin (Joshua 7) but completely pardoned Ahab in 2 Kings 21? If God dealt harshly with Achan because of the cov...
Joshua 7:24 - 26
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What is EMDR? Is it Biblical?
What is "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing?" Should Christians practice or support it?
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Who was Baal?
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What was the Babylonian captivity/exile?
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Is ISIS a sign of the end times?
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What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
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What was the leviathan?
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What happened to the demons or evil angels during the time of the flood?
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What does the Bible say about Voodoo? How should a Christian view Voodoo?
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Is apostolic succession biblical?
"Apostolic" succession is impossible and the claim that it is supported by Scripture is untenable. The requirements for an Apostle are clearly outlined in...
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Paul Gerardi
, Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written
What makes Christianity unique?
What makes Christianity unique? 2 things, especially: #1 In ALL other religions, you have to save yourself (or work somehow to improve, elevate, become, or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of man was this Haman?
Haman was haughty (Esther 3:1-2): King Xerxes promoted Haman to prime minister; all the royal officials bowed down whenever Haman passed by. Matthew Henry...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
God does not want Christians to be uncertain about their eternal state. Romans 10:9 says, "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
On a scale from 0-100% how sure are you that you’re going to heaven when you die?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from Rebekah in Genesis 24:12-21?
As “an amiable and lovely girl,” as her name suggests, she was industrious, for although she was a member of a family of standing she was not afraid to soil...
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Perry Peterson
What is the Spear of Destiny?
God absolutely does not want objects worshipped or any “powers” attributed to them. In II Kings 18:4 good king Hezekiah destroyed the pole with the snake on...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do these verses, Matthew 28:1-8, teach us about the Resurrection story?
The following thoughts occur to me: 1) Even in death, Jesus observed the Sabbath rest before rising. 2) Direct involvement of God the Father (through angelic...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do these verses, Matthew 28:1-8, teach us about the Resurrection story?
What are these historical events and doctrinal implications of Christ's Resurrection?
Matthew 28:1 - 8
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Sarika Daniel Zechariah
Is it our soul or our spirit that goes to heaven?
In Psalm 103:1 the psalmist tells to his soul, 'Bless the Lord, o my soul....' In Luke 12:19 the rich man also tells to his soul, '....eat, drink and make...
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Vijaya Lekamge
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "Unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you"?
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you"? This happened after the Jews...