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How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do Christians really need to attend church? (Hebrews 10:24–25)
There is and old saying, sitting in church does not make you a Christian, anymore than sitting in your garage makes you a car. Lots of unbelievers go to...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the basic message of John 3:16-21?
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER, anybody, believeth in Him, should not perish, but HAVE EVERLASTING...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the basis for the new birth (John 3:14-18)?
First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third day, according to the...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
There are a few things we can learn from Jesus stilling the storm. The first thing to note is that in the ancient Near East (Israel and surrounding nations)...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What should a pastor do if a six- to ten-year-old child requests to be baptized? Should he refuse to honor the child's request?
The Bible does not dictate any one-way that baptism is to be conducted. Additionally, there is no mention of an age at which someone could or should be...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What encouragement is in the Old Testament for the Christian to eliminate distractions in his walk with God?
Both King David and king Solomon provide good examples to avoid distractions. In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David remained in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How should we live so as to prove we are trustworthy?
As Christians we must first learn to be trustworthy to God through the training we receive from our resident teacher, the Holy Spirit. When this character...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[i] have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Or that all ...
Romans 8:28
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should we worry about marriage negatively affecting our commitment to God? (1 Corinthians 7:34)
In my opinion, Paul very clearly addresses the question being asked by the content of the passage that the question itself cites. The more earthly...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Silver Apostle award!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is it good for a man not to have "sexual relations"? (1 Corinthians 7:1)
I would say that Paul was speaking of sexual relations outside the context of marriage (since such activity would only be approved of by God between a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why should we worry about marriage negatively affecting our commitment to God? (1 Corinthians 7:34)
Context: 32 I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. 33 But the married m...
1 Corinthians 7:34
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is it good for a man not to have "sexual relations"? (1 Corinthians 7:1)
1 Corinthians 7 English Standard Version (ESV) Principles for Marriage 7 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to hav...
1 Corinthians 7:1
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
In this petition we are giving thanks to God because everything we have is a gift from God. We are asking God to give us enough provision just for today, so...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why were the Levites the clan chosen to carry the articles of the temple?
God chose Moses and Aaron as the religious leaders of Israel. They belonged to the tribe of Levi. Moses was the prophet and Aaron was the high priest. Aaron,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When referring to the marriage ceremony of the Lamb and the church, does this event occur pre-, mid-, or post-tribulation, or not at all?
The marriage feast of the Lamb [Jesus] is described in detail by Jesus in Matthew 22:1-14 as the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. The wedding does not happen...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
Even if and when God sends a storm into my life, I will seek it because I know it's from His all-wise Hand. If I fall into selfishness, vanity, taking it too...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
First, I would say that the very fact that this petition is included in the Lord's prayer is intended as a reminder that it is God who has final authority...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Catholic catechism?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were the Levites the clan chosen to carry the articles of the temple?
The Levites carried the articles of the tabernacle and, later, the temple because they were the Israelite tribe that God had designated to be the priests for...
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Anonymous
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Jimmy Loiseau
What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
Many people confuse holiness with being sinless. That is true based on what context holiness is being used. In the book of Exodus the Bible speaks of holy...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
“Give us today our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11).
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some scriptures that are encouraging to read concerning death?
Here are some encouraging Scriptures to read concerning death: Matthew 5:4 2 Corinthians 1:4 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Revelation 21:4 (this verse has already...
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
Silver Teacher award!
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Ron Hepburn
Silver Teacher award!
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
In these verses, what is the difference between having knowledge and having authority?
The word "authority" carries a technical meaning within 1st-century Judaism. Having "authority" is like the Pope in the Catholic church vs. An ordinary...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Why should we "remember lot’s wife"? (Luke 17:32)
There is something deeper being communicated here in here in Luke 17 (as well as Gen. 19). We have to look at the verses before and after (Luke 17: 31-33)....
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Silver Teacher award!
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Why can't I stop sinning?
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What are some practical tips for memorizing Scripture?
I would recommend a few steps: 1. start small - if you take on too much you may end up frustrated. God will help you grow into larger and larger portions. 2....
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
One thing to remember is that the face mask is there just as much for you (protecting you from others) as it is protecting others from you. If you had COVID...
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Teresa Wiltz
, Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian
What should a Christian do if he/she lives in an area where there is no church to attend?
In my humble opinion and as a devoted child of Jesus Christ, I take God at His Almighty Word pertaining to all aspects of life. His Word teaches that we are...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
This story is a living parable to teach the disciples about the power and authority available to them when they have faith. Let’s put this story in context:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What encouragement is in the Old Testament for the Christian to eliminate distractions in his walk with God?
Verses that come to mind: Joshua 1:8: an admonition to read God's words and meditate on them continually Proverbs 3:6: God will direct the paths of those who...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did God create the heavens and the earth?
As indicated in John 1:1-3, God spoke everything in the universe into existence (all the aspects of creation outlined in Genesis 1, with the exception of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should we live so as to prove we are trustworthy?
The very word "trustworthiness" indicates that it is not dependent on ourselves alone, but also on the perceptions of others. The most that we can do is to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
The apostles had seen Jesus perform miracles of healing (even including remote healing, such as that of the centurion's servant, which occurred just prior to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "dross"? (Psalm 119:119)
After metallic ore (particularly in the case of precious metals such as gold or silver) is mined from the earth, the ore is subjected to a refining process...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should we live so as to prove we are trustworthy?
I.e. how can we demonstrate that we are trustworthy people, Christian who can be trusted?
1 Timothy 4:1 - 13
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is "dross"? (Psalm 119:119)
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes. (NIV)
Psalms 119:119
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What encouragement is in the Old Testament for the Christian to eliminate distractions in his walk with God?
37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
Psalms 119:37
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the message in the whole chapter 9 of Exodus, which details the plagues of livestock deaths, boils and hail?
God is using the nation of Israel to 1) ILLUSTRATE how he leads people to repentance, and 2) FORESHADOW how he will save all believers from slavery to sin...
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Jeff vankirk
What should a pastor do if a six- to ten-year-old child requests to be baptized? Should he refuse to honor the child's request?
It is my Biblical belief that any person that accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior has the privilege and should be baptized. I would explain to anyone who...
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Rusty Black
Can a Christian lose salvation?
1 Corinthians 1:8-9 “He will also keep you firm to the end so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, who has called...