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Answer by Patricia Robinson

On what day of the week would the breaking of bread in Acts 20:7 have taken place? Would it be on our same calendar day in modern times?

During Apostle Paul's time, the 1st day of the week would be what is now called Sunday by the gentiles. The Hebrews called days of the week by numbers just...

May 08 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why ship your grain across the sea? (Ecclesiastes11:1)

These two verses Ecclesiastes 11:1,2 I believe are easier to understand in the KJV Bible. They read, "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it...

May 08 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What kind of pit was David in? (Psalm 40:2)

In my opinion, David was speaking of being lifted out of a slimy pit in a figurative sense, saying that whatever difficulties or troubles he had faced had...

May 08 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What kind of pit was David in? (Psalm 40:2)

Psalm 40 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 40[a] For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me...

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What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?

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Should Christian women wear pants?

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What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?

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

Why did Jesus turn our value system upside down? (Matthew 5:3-12)

I would say that the only reason that the values and qualities spoken of by Jesus in the beatitudes seem "upside-down" is because humanity had been the...

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

How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)

In my opinion, Jesus was making a reference in this verse to a similar promise contained in Psalm 37:10-11, in which "meekness" is presented as the...

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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"

May 07 2019

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

What is this coming wrath? (1 Thessalonians 1:10)

I would say that the "coming wrath" to which Paul was referring will be the final judgment and eternal punishment of sin that will occur at the close of the...

May 07 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus turn our value system upside down? (Matthew 5:3-12)

Matthew 5:3-12 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are ...

May 07 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is this coming wrath? (1 Thessalonians 1:10)

7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith ...

1 Thessalonians 1:10

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What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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What is the Third Wave Movement?

May 06 2019

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Is it right for a church to go into debt?

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What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?

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Why can't religions coexist peacefully?

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Why do many worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?

May 06 2019

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

Why would Tamar beg a man like Amnon to marry her? (2 Samuel 13:13)

It is my firm belief that the beautiful Tamar was attempting to buy time, to cool down her half brother's lust for her. Had he truly loved her, he would have...

May 06 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Ahitophel?

Ahitophel (also called Ahithophel) had been a counselor to King David noted for his wisdom. However, when David's son Absalom rebelled against David,...

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Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven?

May 06 2019

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

Who was Ahitophel?

12 While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspirac...

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Why didn't Daniel refuse to be worshipped (Daniel 2:46)?

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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

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How does the Bible describe the glorified bodies we will possess in Heaven?

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How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?

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What is the mercy seat?

May 06 2019

Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What is the meaning and purpose of saying grace before a meal?

There is no biblical mandate or command that we are to say "grace" before every meal. It is recorded that Jesus did "give thanks" a very few times but ate...

May 06 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)

Matthew 5:5 ESV “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."

Matthew 5:5

May 06 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

From what idols had the Thessalonians turned? (1 Thessalonians 1:9)

The idols of the Thessalonians would be in two categories: 1) The internal idols (which all humanity has) of sin and lust. From these all who come to God...

May 06 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janice Burton , Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor

Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)

Humans were created in the image of God, something unique and beautiful. The Song of Solomon is about love, not necessarily sex and romance as the world...

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What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?

May 05 2019

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

What is the definition of grace?

We Paid Nothing: As we paid nothing for God’s eternal love and nothing for the Son of His love, and nothing for His Spirit and our grace and faith, and...

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

Was this a physical attack? (Song of Solomon 5:7)

7 The watchmen found me as they went about in the city; they beat me, they bruised me, they took away my veil, those watchmen of the walls.

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

From what idols had the Thessalonians turned? (1 Thessalonians 1:9)

6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so y...

May 05 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?

The Bible says: Gen 1:26 – God created man in His own image. So, creation explains why we are capable of great good. Gen 2:8, 16, 17 – God put our first...

May 05 2019 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the spiritual gift of faith?

Paul is talking about the diversities of the gifts of the Spirit and the various manifestations of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:9, as he declares, To...

May 05 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Robert Ross

Why is the raising of Lazarus from the dead, probably the most profound miracle Jesus performed, found only in the gospel of John?

If I may, I merely wish to address the reason for the raising of Lazarus. Jesus perfomed His miracles for divers reasons. Sometimes out of compassion for the...

May 05 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

Should we tithe off our gross or net income?

Tithing is in accordance with Old Testament traditions. As Christians, we are not under the Law. What the Scripture in the New Testament teaches is that we...

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Answer by Dustin Nash , Ambassador of Christ

Does this Bible passage mean that Satan planted evil people?"

In the verse you site the simple answer is no. Satan planted the 'bad seeds.' HOWEVER. If you read: Isaiah 45:7 7 I form the light, and create darkness: I...

May 05 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Amnon rape Tamar? Why didn't David punish Amnon?

The Bible says that Amnon became obsessed with Tamar, and she was said to be beautiful like her brother, Absalom. But he did not control his infatuation with...

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Answer by Robert Ross

Why does Paul call Jesus the first to rise from the dead when other people had been raised from the dead, such as Lazarus?

The scriptures record many people coming to life again. The Bible records several accounts of resurrection. Every time a person is raised from the dead, it...

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

Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)

Song of Solomon 1-4 English Standard Version (ESV) 1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's. The Bride Confesses Her Love She[a] 2 Let him kiss me with ...

May 05 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why would Tamar beg a man like Amnon to marry her? (2 Samuel 13:13)

13 And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king...

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Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?

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What can we learn from Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19:14-19?

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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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