How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
In my opinion, even if the teachings of such an individual were to be accurate and biblically-based from a doctrinal standpoint, conspicuous displays of...
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How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
When preachers are televising God’s Word, is it biblically okay with God that they become rich and live above those that are struggling financially who are f...
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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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Who is "they" in Psalm 126:5-6?
The Hebrew verb or word translated "turned again" in Ps 126:1 (KJV; "brought back," NASB, NIV) and "turn again" or "restore" in Ps 126:4, is also used to...
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What is praying in the Spirit?
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Is there any conclusive proof of God?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Is there a difference between coming to Jesus and believing in Jesus?
"Come."The Pharisees all said "Do!" and attempted to make the individuals follow Moses and the traditions. But genuine salvation is discovered distinctly in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus touch the leper?
First, see the big picture, an outline of Matthew 8:1-4 where the healing of the leper takes place: 1) An Untouchable Sinner - Matthew 8:1-4 a) A Picture of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?
Great question, Jane! Agreeing with Mr. Maas, the Scripture Jesus in the New Testament quoted from the Old Testament was Psalm 41:9–“Yea, mine own familiar...
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Ocie Taylor
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
As an omniscient and sovereign Creator, God sees the end of a thing from the beginning. He knew of Satan's fall and the fall of mankind before he set any of...
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What is the importance of the empty tomb?
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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."?
Jesus spoke these words at the Last Supper, at which He also instituted the observance of the Eucharist, and commanded His followers to partake of the...
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Tim Maas
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Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?
I would say that the most commonly cited prophecy in that regard is Psalm 41:9. This psalm was written by David, in which the friend to whom he was referring...
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Is there any conclusive proof of God?
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Is there a difference between coming to Jesus and believing in Jesus?
In the specific context of the verse cited in the question, I would say that, by inviting people to "come" to Him, Jesus was indeed speaking of believing in...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How does man (natural man) strive to save himself for eternity/bring about his own salvation by human means?
The natural man goes about to establish his own righteousness while he needs to be made the righteousness of God (Ro 10:3; 2 Co 5:21; Is 64:6). He makes an...
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Is there a difference between coming to Jesus and believing in Jesus?
Matthew 11:28 - 30
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What are the names of the 12 kinds of fruits on the tree of life?
I am a researcher, I search for herbs of the field, especially the type that are nutrients for the health of the body. What are the twelve fruits of the tree...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of the symbolism in Amos?
Amos 1:2 This verse sets the theme of the book: God is like a roaring lion. This symbolically portrays His giving a message to His prophets and His readiness...
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Who is the Queen of Heaven?
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Tim Maas
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What were some of things that Paul was trying to communicate with Timothy?
I would say that, aside from personal messages to individuals or non-doctrinal content, the main doctrinal subjects that Paul was seeking to communicate to...
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Tim Maas
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How did the distance between Paul and Timothy affect the communication process?
I would say that the distance factor mentioned in the question would have influenced the communication that Paul had with Timothy both with respect to the...
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What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
What is the definition of a tattoo in relation to the body? Dictionary ap says: tattoo2 —noun, plural tat·toos. the act or practice of marking the skin with...
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Why at times did Jesus call the disciples brothers and at other times he called the disciples children?
In Matt 12:48, Jesus rhetorically asks, "Who is my...brother?" He was talking about his biological brothers, and not his disciples. From this, it can be...
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What does "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities" mean in relation to the rest of the chapter?
Paul's medical advice to Timothy inserted in this letter is frequently being used to justify alcohol consumption among Christians. However, the text...
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Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?
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Is there an angel of death?
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What does a 'sparrow' represent in the bible?
What does a 'sparrow' represent in the bible? In Psalm 102:7 the psalmist compares himself in his insomnia, a lonely man, to a sparrow bereft of his mate and...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the seed represent in this verse: "And you shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it."?
"I for my part 1 will do this to you: I will inflict horror on you, consumption and fever, which diminish eyesight and drain away the vitality of life. You...
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Tim Maas
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What does a sparrow symbolize in the Bible?
As indicated in the verses cited in the question, I would say that the sparrow is being cited as an example of a creature that is small, insignificant, or of...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does a sparrow symbolize in the Bible?
Matthew 10:29; Luke 12:6
Matthew 10:29
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How does man (natural man) strive to save himself for eternity/bring about his own salvation by human means?
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What does it mean to test the spirits?
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Jack Gutknecht
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How does man (natural man) strive to save himself for eternity/bring about his own salvation by human means?
Isaiah 64:6 Titus 3:5
Jeremiah 2:13
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Is the King of Tyre prophecy in Ezekiel 28 referring to Satan?
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Did Jesus predict the destruction of Jerusalem?
If the destruction being referred to in the question pertains to the events that occurred in AD 70, I would say that Jesus' teachings and prophecies about...
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What is the sign of the Son of Man mentioned in Matthew 24:30?
I believe that this sign is...Zechariah 14:4, "And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which faces Jerusalem on the east..." I think this...
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What does "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities" mean in relation to the rest of the chapter?
Context is important when reading the Bible and I think this is a case of context in regards to, “use a little wine for thou stomach sake”. The Bible speaks...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
All the old versions omit the words. The oldest manuscripts of the Vulgate omit them.
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are the benefits of being in God’s Word according to Psalm 119?
It leads to joy. "Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart." (Ps 119:2) The NLT, the BBE, and the NRSV translate the...
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What was the practice of casting lots?
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What does it mean to be above reproach / blameless?
The word "blameless" in 1 Timothy 3:2a means “nothing to take hold upon”; that is, there must be nothing in his life that Satan or the unsaved (see 1 Tim....