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  1. If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
  2. Who decided why and which names should be changed to English, like David or Mark, while others are unchanged, such as Mephibosheth, Athaliah, Aquila, and so on?
  3. What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?
  4. What sin does a newborn child commit that causes him/her to be born in a poor house?


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Is 'idle hands are the devil's workshop' a biblical statement?

July 04 2024

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Did God create evil?

In Isaiah 45:7 which I memorized as a youth at Scottsdale Bible Church, "God is described as creating both well-being and calamity." I memorized it from the...

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What is the basis to claim the Bible is the only word of God?

July 04 2024

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Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?

Rev. 11:15 is RELATED to 1 Cor. 15:52 and 1 Thes. 4:16. In the old testament when God sent plagues in Egypt, the reason they were not harmed was because of...

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Should all pronouns referring to God be capitalized?

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Can a child who is conceived out of wedlock be saved?

July 02 2024

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Does God love everyone or just Christians?

His main concern is our salvation. He desires none to perish but for all to come to eternal life. He lets the rain fall upon the just and the unjust.

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

Who is the Rabshakeh?

The term Rabshakeh means “the chief of the princes” and refers to a field commander sent by Sennacherib, king of Assyria, as a messenger to King Hezekiah of...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why is Elisha’s request a hard thing?

"God and God alone grants it only when and to whom he pleases." --Benson Commentary

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Who is the Rabshakeh?

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What does the Bible say about greed?

July 01 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why was Jesus compelled to go through Samaria?

John 4:4: And he must needs go through Samaria. In the land of Samaria, where our forefather Abraham was, the wells they dug were filled with the earth by...

June 29 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How do you respond to your friend that goes silent when you praise God when you're with them?

Is your friend a believer? If they are not a believer, there is not much you can do about it, other than to share the gospel of God's grace with them. If...

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What if my marriage interferes with my calling?

Your marriage is your calling. Make sure you honour it and honour the person you married above all personal inclinations. Best wishes, Philip

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What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

The spirit of God's commandment in loving one's self is to care for yourself and to protect it from harm. The LORD did not specifically say, "Thou shall not...

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

What did God mean when he said, "...lest you strike your foot against stone. You will tread on the lion and adder; the young lion and serpent you will trample underfoot"?

Satan cited this passage to Jesus in Matthew 4:5-7 when tempting Him to throw Himself down from the top of the temple, relying on God the Father to save Him...

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What if my marriage interferes with my calling?

As was stated in the aforementioned answer, it will not. I have a dear Christian friend who’s been saved, as l’ve been, for 50 years. He and his dear wife...

June 28 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Wayne Myhre , current author: bible history books. retired handyman

Just how narrow is the narrow gate?

Bottom line: you know saints by their works. 1 Co 6:9:'Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?' It's not just a good...

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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?

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Should we give gifts at Christmas?

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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?

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What does the Bible say about health?

June 26 2024

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

Is Joash in 2 Kings 11 the same person as Jehoash, king of Judah, mentioned in 2 Kings 12?

By my understanding, the names are referring to the same person. The King James Version lists him as Joash. The name Jehoash corresponds more closely to the...

June 26 2024 Follow Vote Up

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How can I find the way to accept God as a loving father when I was raped and abused as a child?

Dear Child of God, As your brother, someone also sexually abused as a child, I know your pain. I will not ply you with platitudes or tell you what to do....

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?

June 26 2024

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What day and hour is The Lord talking about in Matthew 24:36, and Mark 13:32?

Doron, I think you are right. That day and hour are referring, not to the Rapture, but to the Revelation (i.e. Christ's return in judgment and to reign). The...

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What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?

The kingdom of God is God's Rules. You enter the Kingdom of God by accepting God as your Master and living your life by his rules. You seek first the kingdom...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about health?

The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like and do what you’d druther not. - Mark Twain Be careful about...

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What day and hour is The Lord talking about in Matthew 24:36, and Mark 13:32?

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How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?

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Should I attend my daughter's transgender wedding?

June 25 2024

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What does it mean to honor my father and mother?

I have a bit of a different opinion on this question. I emphasize opinion. This is what I think is meant by this commandment: God tells us to honor our...

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

Is it wrong in God's eyes to tell a deceased loved one that you love and miss them?

No one can fault you for your feelings or actions (since Jesus said that those who mourn are blessed), but, at the same time, if (as I assume) your mother...

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What did Noah do that made him find grace in the eyes of the Lord?

I would say that Noah (and, by extension, his family) found grace with God, not through any specific action or works that they performed, but through being...

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Is it wrong in God's eyes to tell a deceased loved one that you love and miss them?

My mother passed away and sometimes when I think of her, I say, "I love you, mama. I miss you, mama, and I honor you, mama." Is that wrong? Is that against G...

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When one passes is it correct to say, "S/he is now with Jesus"?

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What about "The Chosen" TV series departs from God's Word?

June 23 2024

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Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?

Catechism means the contents of a book or a book of instruction; meanwhile scripture is God's word and set of instructions for us on how to live. Therefore,...

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Is Elisha a firstborn son?

I think so. 1 Kings 19:16: "Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint...

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Does the Bible teach that God divorced His people so they could be wed to the Messiah, Jesus?

June 23 2024

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Why is Elisha’s request a hard thing?

Although Elisha's request was legitimate, Elijah did not have the power to grant it. That power was God's. If God granted the request of Elisha, Elijah would...

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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Who was C. S. Lewis?

Clive Staples Lewis came into his life on November 29, 1898. He was Irish, not English. He lost his mother at the tender age of nine. He attended Wynyard...

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

Is Elisha a firstborn son?

Since Elisha was mentioned as plowing by himself (which involved handling twelve yoke of oxen! (1 Kings 19)), and requested only permission to say farewell...

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