Why are there so many Christian denominations?
I have often thought that Christians arguing about which denomination is "right" is rather like arguing about which food is right. I like Mexican, Chinese,...
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Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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What is the law of liberty?
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How is Satan god of this world?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?
You overcome depression by memorizing some inspiring Bible verses with Scripture Memory Fellowship this summer about The Night of Depression Psalm 42:5 Why...
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Ocie Taylor
What is the key to making marriage last?
I think if both husband and wife have a good solid foundation and understanding of the gospel and a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, especially if...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Israel’s repentance genuine or fake? (Hosera 6:1–3)
These words in Hosea 6:3 of repentance are lovely but as morning clouds are often pictured as a simile for transitoriness (e.g., Job 7:9; Isa 44:22; Hos 6:4;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of the Parable of the grain of wheat?
Good question! Grant, I think, has the right idea, when he said, "Jesus is the first fruits example." And He, the wheat-corn, sown in earth, Has giv’n a...
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Ocie Taylor
Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?
That's kind of a tough one but I do not believe there is a such thing as a soul mate. The only relationship I can think of where the term soul mate could...
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What does the Bible say about self-worth?
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What is the book of Jeremiah?
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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?
It is clear from John 2:1-11 that Jesus did not choose for this miracle to be His first. I do believe that he was put-upon by his mother and could not refuse...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the significance of Moses' hand turning to leprosy in relation to God's assignment for him?
The action described in the verse cited in the question was one of three signs that God gave to Moses in Exodus 4 that he could show to the Israelites in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Christ appear to men in the Old Testament? If so, where?
Yes, Christ did appear in the Old Testament in at least 7 places: Abraham (Genesis 18, especially Genesis 18:13) as also mentioned by Jennifer Henkel...
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
What does "Let this mind be in you which also was in Christ Jesus (KJV)" mean?
It is true, one has a right to agree or disagree. Having the mind of Christ is very simple to understand to a spiritual person. In John's gospel 5:30 Jesus...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why will the close relative lose his inheritance if he redeems the land himself in Ruth 4:6?
If the nearer kinsman agreed to pay the cost of buying the land of Elimelech, it would entail the job of marrying and supporting the widow, Ruth. This would,...
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Does Satan have the power to control the weather?
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Does Acts 13:48 prove election of some and not others?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about a father/daughter relationship?
I would first say that the Bible appears to address father-daughter relationships from the standpoint of when the daughter is still living at home under her...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
To whom are we to pray, the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?
My simple answer is pray to the Father through the Son (John16:23 and led by the Spirit (Colossians 1:9-14). We should pray through the Son because no one...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the law of liberty?
The Bible itself is the law of liberty. It is the ethical guide for Christian living (James 1:25; 2:8). And when we obey it, it sets us free (Psalm 119:45;...
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Why will the close relative lose his inheritance if he redeems the land himself in Ruth 4:6?
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Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
Death is most often described as "sleep" or "asleep" in the New Testament, which to me is the 'comforting' word told us by the scriptures in I Thes 4:13~14....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is a Person, not an "it." He has a mind as Michael said (1Co 2:11 HHe knows). He has intellect (1 Co 2:10-11). He has emotions (feelings--The...
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Why is following Christ so difficult?
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, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
How disconcerting I feel when someone commits suicide or even contemplates it! One young woman with whom I went to Arizona Bible College did it. How sad and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?
The verse that comes most readily to my mind in response to the question is John 13:34, in which Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As...
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What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?
What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
One week after I received Christ as Lord and Savior at a Baptist church that was a two hour drive I decided to attend a church closer to home. I found a COC...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?
Great question, Adewale Ademola! Here's an overview of the miracle of giving sight to Bartimaeus: Blind Bartimaeus: 1 His Condition—Blind and Begging Mark...
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Al Mark
Can God sin? If God cannot sin, is He truly omnipotent?
This question is like the one raised to try to catch believers in a conundrum - can God make a rock so heavy that he can't lift it? Whether the answer is yes...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who were John's disciples in Mark 2, and is this John the Baptist?
Although the "John" mentioned in Mark 2:18 is not further specifically identified in that verse, the reference is indeed to John the Baptist. Prior to the...
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Kathy Akers
What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?
My opinion is that as long as God knows that you’re giving from your heart, what someone spends the money on is of no consequence on you. I feel that only...
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Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?
In my opinion, Jesus was simply telling Peter what he wants every Christian to hear. If you Love Me, prove it. Prove it by taking care of the little lambs....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
My opinion is that with faith the sinner must come to Christ, believing: 1. "It is according to the Scriptures that Christ suffered for our sins" (1 Cor...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
The Holy Spirit is called the Advocate (John 14:16) because He pleads or intercedes with God the Father on behalf of believers (since the Holy Spirit...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost...
John 14:16
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Recognition and acknowledgement of the individual's sinfulness. (Without that, the individual would not perceive a need for forgiveness of that sin.) (Romans...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Also, see 1 Cor 15:3-4
John 3:14
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between godly and ungodly psychology?
I have not had any exposure to those specific terms with respect to whatever established meaning they may currently have from an academic or scientific...
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Kathy Akers
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
In my opinion, if you’re going to speak to someone about the Bible who doesn’t believe in it, I feel that we need to pray that God lead us to a conversation...
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Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?
Here is what you must do in grace through faith as taught by the Apostles. What must I do to be saved? Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8, Acts...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
The evangelist, Luke, in the gospel of Luke said of Jesus Himself: “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he [Jesus] expounded unto them in all the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?
God leaves His enemies as food for vultures or eagles (Eze 32:4-6; 39:17-20), which the Jews considered a horrible fate (Dt 28:26; I Sam 17:44; Ps 79:2) But...