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  1. What does Philippians 2:5-9 mean for us regarding using him as an example?
  2. Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3
  3. Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6
  4. "Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"
  5. What started Baal-worship during the wilderness wanderings (Ps 106:28-31)?
  6. How can I pray and be found by God's choice of a godly husband for lonely me?
  7. Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?
  8. Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
  9. What is the point of each word picture in Psalm 36:5-9?
  10. Where in scripture are there verses to support meeting the needs of a pastor?


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What is Free Masonry and what do Free Masons believe?

June 18 2020

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Why are the prophecies of the end times so harsh on Christians?

They are not. And if you think they are you have misunderstood them, in my opinion. Maybe you have been confused by some human interpretations of prophecy...

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What is the significance of the term "unequally" in "unequally yoked with unbelievers"?

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Can a Christian lose salvation?

June 18 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) about hope?

Psalms 9:18 Psalms 33:18, 22 Psalms 39:7 Psalms 42:5, 11 Psalms 43:5 Psalms 62:5 Psalms 71:5, 14 Psalms 119:49, 116, 166 Psalms 130:5, 7 Psalms 131:3 Psalms...

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What did Jesus mean when he said, "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."?

There are 8 different kingdoms mentioned in scriptures, 1) the kingdom of God 2) Satan's kingdom,3) gentile kingdoms, 4) the Jewish kingdom - Israel, 5) the...

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When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?

June 18 2020

Answer by Joseph Trujillo

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

"Do not trust in deceptive words, saying, 'This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord." Jeremiah 7:4 Here Jeremiah is...

June 17 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why did the instructions for the number of instruments to be used in Daniel 3 (worshipping the golden image) change from 6 to 5?

In reviewing the cited passage, I found at least one translation (the New American Standard Bible) that lists six instruments in each of verses 5, 7, and 10,...

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Who was Pontius Pilate?

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When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?

June 17 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why did the instructions for the number of instruments to be used in Daniel 3 (worshipping the golden image) change from 6 to 5?

I would fully agree with the inspiration and inerrancy of the text in its original form. However, in my opinion, that belief is not incompatible with...

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Question by Charles Kincade

Why did the instructions for the number of instruments to be used in Daniel 3 (worshipping the golden image) change from 6 to 5?

In Daniel there are 6 instruments listed to be played when all must then bow down and kneel to the metal image constructed by Nebuchadnezzar. The instrument...

Daniel 3:1 - 30

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Answer by R K , Eighty plus year old still growing disciple

Should a Christian join a fraternity / sorority?

Most social groups like college sororities and fraternities are "secret" organizations. They keep their membership "commitments" secret and usually involve...

June 16 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gerald E Boor

What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?

There is no question that PHYSICAL circumcision under the old covenant became SPIRITUAL circumcision of the heart under the new covenant. Many, many passages...

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Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?

June 15 2020

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What does the Bible say about government?

June 15 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean to be absent from the body?

And willing rather to be absent from the body - We would prefer to die. The same idea occurs in Philippians 1:23. "Having a desire to depart and to be with...

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What does the Bible say about favoritism?

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What is the time of Jacob's trouble?

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?

I concur with Aurel Gheorghe who discussed Deuteronomy (Deut. 10:16; 30:6.) See his remark above. Furthermore, frequently in the Old Testament, God cautioned...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why does God command Christians to sing?

To me, singing is indicative of an elevated level of joy or praise, and a stirring of emotions (as compared with speaking or talking), just as celebratory...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why does God command Christians to sing?

I believe that He (God) orders us to sing in light of the fact that He realizes that singing can assist us with recollecting words. (So we ought to sing...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) about God's guidance?

PS 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. PS 31:3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake...

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Why does God command Christians to sing?

Psalms 96:1 - 2

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How should we praise God? (Psalm 150:3–5; 104:33 NIV)

We should come before Him with all that we are and have. God is deserving of our most extreme commitment, our utmost devotion, regardless of our capacities...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) about God's guidance?

Just a sampling: Psalms 5:8 Psalms 16:7-8 Psalms 23:3 Psalms 25:4-5 Psalms 27:11 Psalms 31:3 Psalms 32:8-9 Psalms 43:3 Psalms 61:1-2 Psalms 73:23-24 Psalms...

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What does it mean to be absent from the body?

June 15 2020

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What does the Psalmist mean by saying that he will 'sing to the Lord' all his life?

Singing to the LORD is a privilege He has created us with. He can cause the rock to sing to Him. Instead He made man to give us the honor to worship Him in...

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What is the proper way to pray?

June 14 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What should we learn from the life of Peter?

Michael said, "It was Peter who boasted that he would never forsake the Lord, even if everyone else did (Matthew 26:33)-and later denied three times that he...

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What does it mean, "...is sanctified by the believing wife/husband"?

1 Corinthians 7:14 deals with two issues: 1. unbelieving spouse and 2. children of such marriage. 1. The marriage vow was not based upon them being a...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?

The rite of circumcision made by human hands was an external sign of an inward state of faith and grace. (Deut. 10:16; 30:6.) It was an external sign by...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why does God allow humans to eat animals?

God allowed humans to eat animal flesh because the flood destroyed all the vegetation and no fruits and vegetables would have been available for quite a...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How does God refresh our souls (Psalm 23:3)?

Likewise with sheep, so with Christians, some essential standards apply which will assist us with grasping how a man or lady can be "cast." There is, above...

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Is it a sin to cuss / swear / curse?

June 14 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does it mean, "...is sanctified by the believing wife/husband"?

Paul cautioned unmarried Christians not to become "unequally yoked" with non-Christians by marrying them, which (as Paul said) would be the equivalent of...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?

I would say that the verse cited in the question is likening the placement of faith in Christ for salvation to the ritual of circumcision (Genesis 17:9-14)...

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Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?

If we sin with the old nature in us the Holy Spirit reminds us or convicts us. Our sin is covered by the blood of Jesus when we have salvation. God imputes...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?

First Thessalonians 4:13-18 Comfort one another with these words: We are about to be raptured out so the Antichrist can take over. Everything is in place....

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How can I recover from heartbreak / a broken heart?

To me a better way to describe a broken heart is that your heart is not broken but rather has a hole in it. Something or someone has been removed from it. To...

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What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?

Colossians 2:11

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the significance of the cave of Machpelah?

At the point when you get to the furthest limit of Genesis, you find that Abraham's burial chamber is very full. As Michael stated, Sarah was interred there,...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are appropriate reasons for missing church?

My opinion is that during the coronavirus it would be acceptable and even preferred in some states in the U.S.A. to miss church in person. But most churches...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does it mean that ethically God is just, merciful, and loving?

I'm not sure that I am addressing the intent of the question, but, to me, all three of the cited attributes find their greatest expression in Christ. Because...

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