Why did God change the laws that man must obey from the Old to New Testament?
It is true that all ceremonial laws, to some extent were changed, but the laws of abominations and other sinful acts were not removed from the law. Paul...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?
The phrase “no condemnation,” i.e. “there is, therefore, no condemnation” has to do with the law. The law brings condemnation and death. Why? Because no one...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some psalms of hope for when the holidays hurt?
My recent favorite is Psalm 34. Seeking always leads us to seeing. And what we see is what we get. If we choose to see the deliverance God offers, we will...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are we "sinners saved by grace"?
Great question, Robert! The grace of God is the quality of God's character by which he shows himself compassionate, accepting, and generous to sinful human...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some psalms of hope for when the holidays hurt?
Some suggestions (all based on the fact that God is always with us, and hears us whenever and wherever we call on Him or need Him): Psalm 3 (Key verse: “But...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Clement?
His name means "kind" or "tolerant. "He was a Christian of Philippi who worked with Paul (Phil. 4:3). Conceivably the biblical dad with a similar name...
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What does it mean that all have sinned?
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How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
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What is the meaning of life? Why care?
One of the questions asked in our catechism booklet in primary school was this question "What is the meaning of life"? The basic answer which we learnt by...
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How long did it take God to create the world?
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Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
I assume by "speaking" you mean God speaking audibly (out loud). God used to do exactly that! We read in Exodus 20:18-22 the following "When the people heard...
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Aija Brauvere
Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans? Beloved ones! I can’t be silent on this subject and so I will try to express my thoughts very briefly....
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What is the best description of who God is?
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Why did God create us?
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What is the definition of theology?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "fullness of time" mean in Galatians 4:4-5?
In my opinion, I would say that "the fullness of time" in Galatians 4:4 meant two things mainly: 1 Rome had brought together a large part of the world under...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete?
The English word "paraclete" derives directly from the Greek word (expressed in English characters) "parakletos", which, in turn, is composed of the prefix...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is sin?
Good question, Kessina! Romans 14:23: "Everything that does not come from faith is sin." For example, sin is unbelief. Sin and evil have an active and a...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Should I tell my mom my dad watches porn or should I let God deal with it?
Are you 100% sure he is watching porn? I ask because years ago a pastor friend of mine was accused of drinking alcohol. The accusation was leveled by a...
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How tall are angels?
The Bible states in Revelation 27:17 that the height of an angel is 144 cubits or 216 feet. Either way angels are tall magnificent creatures designed by God....
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What does it mean that the stones will cry out if others keep silent?
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What is the all-seeing eye?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What (if anything) does the Bible say about the possibility of redeeming robots who become Christians?
In my opinion, although such devices have reached, and may continue to reach, levels of sophistication that were once thought (or even today are commonly...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God close his ears to our misguided requests? (1 John 5:14)
I would say that the Bible indicates that there are indeed circumstances when God would refuse to hear the prayer even of a professed believer, as indicated...
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What (if anything) does the Bible say about the possibility of redeeming robots who become Christians?
God is reconciling everything on earth, in heaven. How can this relate to robots (futuristic)?
Colossians 1:20
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is the word monarchy in the Bible?
I have never studied Greek, but online references indicate that neither the English word "monarchy", or the Greek word μοναρχία -- meaning "rule by one"...
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Will God give us what we want just because we ask? (Luke 11:9–13)
I find it interesting that the accounts of this teaching in Matthew and Luke vary in a significant respect. In Matthew 7:9-12, Jesus says, "If you, then,...
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Donna Williams
Isn't it unloving to tell someone he/she is sinning?
In my opinion it is unloving not to tell a brother or a sister that they are sinning. The Bible clearly says in James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if anyone among you...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will God give us what we want just because we ask? (Luke 11:9–13)
Luke 11:9-13 especially
Luke 11:9 - 13
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What can we learn from the voyage described in Acts 27?
I look at this chapter and I see that it is ALL about trusting God. If we flip back a few chapters (back to 22) we see that Paul is threatened on all sides....
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Donna Williams
How can someone turn straight if he or she is bi-sexual or homosexual?
According to the Word of God, repentance is necessary. First one must acknowledge that sexual immorality is a sin. In Matthew 3, we see that the people came...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What "truth" did the woman with the hemorrhage tell Jesus?
As mentioned in the detailed answers above - Emo Tenorio - the "truth" was that she had to tell Jesus it was her - someone considered 'unclean' that touched...
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Donna Williams
How might I advise someone for whom marriage is not a realistic option, deal with strong sexual desire?
I would like to say that there are deeper Issues that need to be dealt with before marriage can be considered. From what you have described about your...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some spiritual things to be thankful for this holiday season?
As noted in the question, there are a multitude of such spiritual blessings to be thankful for. Just some of them would be: Our election as redeemed saints...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the voyage described in Acts 27?
The voyage of life is like the voyage in Acts 27. One of the joys I had in growing up as a teenage boy was boating in the lake at my grandmother's resort in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Yom Kippur?
I would have to say that Yom Kippur should be known by all Christians as the most important Jewish holiday (to me, anyway). Once a year at the factory I used...
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What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people?
Peter’s shadow healing is like Paul’s handkerchiefs healing others (Ac 19:12) and the hem of Jesus’ garment doing the same (“the fringe of his cloak”) in Mt...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What would be some spiritual things to be thankful for this holiday season?
This is just one passage. I'm sure there are many more.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
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Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?
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What are the beliefs and practices of Messianic Jews?
Messianic Jews maintain their Jewish identity and faith practice but see Jesus (Yeshua) as the Messiah. Everything about a Messianic congregation is the same...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the grace of God?
Jesus' one blood sacrifice paid our sin debt in full, past, present, and future sins we have not even done yet. Eternal life is a free gift from God for just...
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When and how was Nineveh destroyed?
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How did Judas die?
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Tim Maas
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What can we learn from the voyage described in Acts 27?
To me, the primary "takeaway" from this chapter is the presence and awareness of God in whatever circumstances Christians may find themselves -- even when...