What is the outer darkness in Matthew 22:13?
Nave's Topical Bible says of Darkness that it is called outer darkness in Matt. 8:12; 22:13; 25:30. I.e. the figurative use of the word, "darkness," is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about loneliness?
"Look at me and help me! I'm all alone and in big trouble." (Psalm 25:16) I can still remember an evangelism class I took @ Dallas Seminary called...
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Were Adam and Eve saved?
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How do I teach my children to pray?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Job 7:9 contradict the Bible’s teaching about resurrection? I.e. had Job given up hope? (7:8–10)
There will be a resurrection of all the dead, "the first resurrection," both the just and the unjust (Acts 24:15; cf. John 5:28-29). And Mr. Maas already...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that God is the Ancient of Days?
In my short but succinct answer to this question for which I will focus on the beginning of what we call "time"! GOD has always existed...! HE is and has...
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Emo Tenorio
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What’s wrong with standing up for our rights (Luke 6:29–30)?
I humbly submit for your consideration an opinion that while in total agreement with Paul's thoughts on decorum within Christendom. The current realty...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do mega churches teach? Are they teaching sound doctrine?
I'm not sure that it would be possible to make a general correlation between the size of so-called "mega-churches", and the soundness of the doctrine that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Job 7:9 contradict the Bible’s teaching about resurrection? I.e. had Job given up hope? (7:8–10)
I would say that, in the passage cited in the question, Job was accurately referring to his individual pre-resurrection status (that is, that once his...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Job 7:9 contradict the Bible’s teaching about resurrection? I.e. had Job given up hope? (7:8–10)
The Scriptures teach that all people will be raised corporally from the tomb (cf. Dan. 12:2; 1 Cor. 15:22; Rev. 20:4–6). In fact, Jesus said that one day “a...
Job 7:9
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s wrong with standing up for our rights (Luke 6:29–30)?
Believers should work for justice but not take personal revenge (Romans 12:17-21). I do not believe that Jesus was teaching to "turn the other cheek in ALL...
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What’s the meaning of unclean lips? (Isaiah 6:5)
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Were Adam and Eve saved?
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What does the Bible say about resentment?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the Bible call divination (that is fortelling the future) abominable, yet people like Joseph and Daniel could interpret dreams by inspiration from God?
In my opinion, the key phrase in the question is "by inspiration from God". Dreams are phenomena over which humans have no control, whereas all other means...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
Why does the Bible call divination (that is fortelling the future) abominable, yet people like Joseph and Daniel could interpret dreams by inspiration from God?
Deuteronomy 18:9-12
Deuteronomy 18:9 - 12
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Can God the Father ever experience physical pain?
In my opinion, I would say God the Father knows and feels our pain. Emotional as well as physical pain, because he walked on earth just as we do. Colossians...
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What does it really mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
When we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from works, He imputes His perfect righteousness to us without works. Romans 4:6. Blessed is the man...
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What does it really mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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What is the human spirit?
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What is the 'rhema' word?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the elect of God?
"The elect of God" are those who are elected by God to salvation. "God's elect" occurs only twice literally in the ESV New Testament and 0 times in the ESV...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?
Yes, it is a cult! In fact, it is one of or the best modern day examples of "man-made religions" that God warns us about in The Old Testament and New...
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Why do Mormons refer to themselves as Latter Day Saints?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could they fall from a "secure position" (2 Peter 3:17 NIV)?
This may seem like an impossibility, to "fall from one's SECURE POSITION." Compare, though, the fences at lookout points at the Grand Canyon, which by the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was John the Baptist in jail and for how long?
The Bible indicates in Matthew 14 that John the Baptist was placed in prison by Herod Antipas as a result of John condemning Herod for having divorced his...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could they fall from a "secure position" (2 Peter 3:17 NIV)?
By my understanding, the Greek word translated as "secure position" in the verse cited in the question can also have a meaning of "steadfastness". (This is...
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Why compare offspring to stars? (Genesis 15:5)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could they fall from a "secure position" (2 Peter 3:17 NIV)?
2 Peter 3:17 "Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and f...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Satan?
Satan is a personal being created by God with personality (not in the nice sense of the word): He has intellect (2 Cor. 11:3), emotions (Rev. 12:17), and a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the offense of the cross in Galatians 5:11?
The cross is offensive because back in that day it was a humiliation--anyone who was crucified was branded as a criminal. This would agree with what Mr. Maas...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
I would say that, even with in-person group worship services temporarily suspended at individual churches, this would not be an infringement on freedom of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the offense of the cross in Galatians 5:11?
I would say that the "offense of the cross" to which Paul is referring pertains to the manner in which requiring total reliance on faith in the crucified and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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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 —...