What is the offense of the cross in Galatians 5:11?
11 "And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, l why do I still suffer persecution? Then is the offense of the cross has ceased."
Galatians 5:11
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is Jeremiah an important prophet?
Jeremiah was an important prophet because he was 1 of the major prophets. That is, his book is longer than the minor prophets' books. He was important...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?
God is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). God’s justice demands that sin be punished (Eze. 18:4; Rom....
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GodsChild Forever
, Evangelist, Christian Blogger and Writer
What does the Bible say should we do when in time of pestilence?
We must find our hope, rest, help, safety and satisfaction in God. It is in times of trouble that we draw close to God, more than in good times. Nothing can...
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Jyotish Mishra
, Saved by grace through faith in JESUS CHRIST.
What is the meaning and significance of the crown of thorns?
The thorns and thistles were added to humanity when Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:18). The exact explanation of thorns and thistles...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are there other false Holy Spirits?
There are warnings in the Bible about false spirits. A spirit is an animated force that can drive life. I would not call these spirits "holy."' However, as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say should we do when in time of pestilence?
Things that occur to me (without reference to specific Bible verses): Serve as an example or witness to others through our own behavior of our knowledge and...
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Antonio Gallemit Sr.
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Does God love Satan?
I have not seen mentioned that Satan "the accuser", is the English transliteration, of the Hebrew. He was originally LUCIFER, the cherub angel, whose beauty...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "fruit of our lips" mean in Hebrews 13:15?
Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. By him —...
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What does the Bible say about brothers and sisters/siblings?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who wrote 1st and 2nd Chronicles?
Although the books cited in the question do not identify their author by name, my understanding is that their authorship has been commonly ascribed to Ezra,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s the prognosis for a heart "beyond cure" (Jeremiah 17:9)?
Most sections of Jeremiah are predominantly poetic in form. Jeremiah’s poetry is lofty and lyrical. A creator of beautiful phrases, he has given us an...
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Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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Bob Snyder
, Reformed Baptist 1689 LBCF/ Corrections Officer since 1995
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
The Bible does not mention the modern practice of altar calls that some denominations practice today. Depending on whether or not you adhere to the...
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Bea Rejino
, Homemaker
What does "fruit of our lips" mean in Hebrews 13:15?
The fruit of our lips. Let’s proclaim our faith in Jesus, sharing with others who he is and what he has done in our lives and continues to do to this very...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s the prognosis for a heart "beyond cure" (Jeremiah 17:9)?
The prognosis would be the same for anyone in the absence of God's involvement -- eternal separation from Him. That was why Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3:3...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s the prognosis for a heart "beyond cure" (Jeremiah 17:9)?
9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? (NIV)
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Pete Van Zyl
How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?
When Christ became our substitute and perfect sacrifice as the second Adam God poured out all of his judgment on Christ instead of us. When God sees us now,...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
After being in Church for 27 years and hearing about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, I was drawn to visit a Baptist church. My parents held the Baptist...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about violence?
My favorite verse when I start fearing the terrorist is Psalm 140:1, 4. All I have to do is pray for deliverance from violent men, and I have peace. Sure, it...
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Gary Wofford
How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?
The Bible treats all sin as sin, nothing more, nothing less. It says if you commit one sin, you are guilty of all sins. God knows this and He gave us free...
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What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally?
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Who is Satan?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why compare offspring to stars? (Genesis 15:5)
About 30,000 stars are listed in the General Catalogue used by astronomers, but it's estimated that there are 100 billion more! God didn't say that Abram...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Paul's handkerchief heal sick people (Acts 19:11-12)?
In the March 19, 2020 issue of Newsweek/coronavirus ban on church meetings we read this: "[Pastor Spell] also suggested that his congregants were not at risk...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
We have to know what idolatry is to know if we are worshiping one. An idol is anything that can not save us. An idol is anything but Jesus' finished work on...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does the Bible say about racism, prejudice, and discrimination?
The bottom line or foundation of any racial prejudice is derived from the concept or evolution proposed by Darwin and now taught as fact in our educational...
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Donna Williams
How does a believer find his or her purpose? What is my purpose? Why am I here?
I encourage you to ask the Lord if there is a specific ministry that He has for you to do that will serve the body of Christ to fulfill His purpose, found in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was a "triumphal procession"? (2 Corinthians 2:14)
Paul is referring to the type of procession or parade that Roman generals held when they returned to Rome after successful military operations against Rome's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was a "triumphal procession"? (2 Corinthians 2:14)
14 "But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere...
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Does God love Satan?
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What is ethical relativism?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?
God is holy, which means that He cannot tolerate or permit the existence of sin in His presence. All humans in their natural (unsaved) state are thus subject...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to "overcome" the world in 1 John 5:4?
John is using the same sense in regard to speaking of the world in this verse as Jesus did when speaking of it in John 16:33 -- the fallen and corrupt world...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why compare offspring to stars? (Genesis 15:5)
I can think of multiple possible reasons why God used the stars as a reference point with respect to Abraham's offspring: 1) First would be their sheer...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?
Psalm 5:5 King James Version (KJV) 5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
Psalms 5:5
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to "overcome" the world in 1 John 5:4?
NKJV © For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world––our faith.
1 John 5:4
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why compare offspring to stars? (Genesis 15:5)
5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy s...
Genesis 15:5
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?
The "them" refers to "the agents of the antichrist," "the false prophets," "the false teachers," "these spirits," "those prophets," "these people," "the...
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Kathy King
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
I’m no theologian, but I’m able to tell the difference between a sermon teaching me Christlike actions, and how to handle life situations, and a sermon...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?
In my view, evil thoughts that enter our minds are a work of the devil and are not by themselves sin, but are a form of temptation. They become sin when we...
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Anonymous
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David Quey
What does the Bible say about divination?
Mr. Houdmann's answer includes 1 Samuel 15:10 comparing divination to the "sin of rebellion." Perhaps the two sins are similar because: both may be attempts...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16? Choose-Greek: Eklegomi Strong's G 1586 1, to pick out,...
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Jay Saunders
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
John 15:16 is such a profound scripture that makes you realize that you were chosen for salvation. Let me tell you a little of my story. I was sitting on my...