Why did Jesus go to Zacchaeus' home?
Why did Jesus go to Zacchaeus' home? Jesus went to Zacchaeus's house deliberately to seek and save the "lost," fulfilling his mission to find the outcasts....
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What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:13 when it refers to the public reading of Scripture?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh?
Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh? Nineveh was noted for its harsh treatment of those whom they captured; they sometimes placed them on...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does "unstable" mean in 2 Peter 3:16?
2nd Peter 3:16: As also in all letters speaking in them concerning these things,—In which [letters] are some things hard to be understood, Which the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does 1 Peter 2:24 mean?
What does 1 Peter 2:24 mean? Who our sins himself bare up in his body unto the tree, In order that we, from our sins getting away In righteousness might...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?
2nd Peter 3: 9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; But is long-suffering about you, not being minded that any should...
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Leslie Coutinho
What did sacrifices have to do with the Lord’s appearing?
Leviticus 9:3: And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, "Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the...
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When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
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What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?
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Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
Jesus said in Mark 16:17: "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues..." Acts...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Can a Christian lose salvation?
Depending on your faith tradition, your answer to this question will vary. [Can a Christian lose salvation?] Within Christianity, there is no single answer...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do Jews believe in heaven?
Do Jews believe in heaven? Mark 12:18: And there come Sadducees unto him, who indeed say—Resurrection there is none! --Rotherham Bible There is a great...
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What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?
NIRV But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar. Fire will destroy everything in them. God will judge the earth ...
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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are the gates of hell?
Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” What a powerful promise. The “gates of hell” means...
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Can Satan heal people?
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Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
1 Cor. 14:22: "Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers." I don't und...
1 Corinthians 14:22
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the day of the Lord?
What is the day of the Lord? The "Day of the Lord" is a biblical phrase with two main interpretations: a future, final day of judgment and Christ's return,...
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Charles Crabtree
Can Satan heal people?
Yes, if the illness is caused from demonic spirits, as several of Jesus’s healings were. Satan, being the leader of the demons, could surely tell them to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the day of Pentecost?
What is the day of Pentecost? The day of Pentecost is a major Christian festival that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?
I had to read the Book of Mormon and attend one or more of their weekly services in order to play on their basketball team. I read the whole thing. I think I...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that the Bible is inspired?
The verse 2Samuel23:2 gives the divine source of Scripture: “The Spirit of theLORD spoke by me, and His word was in my tongue.” This verse supports and...
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How can man's disobedience break the covenant with God?
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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How much do we know about Matthew the disciple?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of the number 12 in scripture?
Good observation and question, Shirley! The number 12 in Scripture carries rich symbolic meaning, especially when understood as three times four. Three...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts?
Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts? Although we cannot be dogmatic, it would appear that neither Satan nor his demons can read our thoughts. The...
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Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that love is patient?
What does it mean that love is patient? What a beautiful description of love: "Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous. It does not brag, does not get...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that love does not boast?
What does it mean that love does not boast? That love does not boast means that love is not self-centred, proud, or arrogant. Instead of bragging about...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that we are not to love the world?
What does it mean that we are not to love the world? 1 John 2:15: Be not loving the world Nor yet the things that are in the world: If anyone be loving the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament? The term "yeast" can have a two-fold meaning: 1: In the New Testament, yeast (or leaven) is primarily...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the significance of the number 12 in scripture?
What is the significance of the number 12 in scripture? The number 12 in scripture signifies completeness and divine authority, often representing God's...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the significance of God the Father Jehovah being repeatedly (many times) referred to as 'the living God' in Scripture?
What is the significance of God the Father, Jehovah, being repeatedly (many times) referred to as 'the living God' in Scripture? Acts 17:22: "Then Paul stood...
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Why did the disciples wake Jesus up during the storm?
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Leslie Coutinho
What does "renew their strength" mean in Isaiah 40:31?
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the main message or messages to learn from Luke 16:1-13 about the dishonest steward?
Jim, you have asked a good and useful question. I like to apply this one to my life. The dishonest steward makes me think about how I use what God has given...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Jesus sometimes heal people who didn’t believe or even ask for help?
Why did Jesus sometimes heal people who didn't believe or even ask for help? His miracles were a demonstration of his compassion and divine authority,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
The Bible helps us to understand this question. First John 2:18-19 - Rotherham Bible: Little children! It is the last hour; And just as ye have heard that an...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day? The simplest explanation is that God is the source of...
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What does the Bible say about faith vs. fear?
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What was the fall of man?
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe? The Bible presents tithing as a requirement under the Old Testament law for the...
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What is the significance of God the Father Jehovah being repeatedly (many times) referred to as 'the living God' in Scripture?
The references could have multiple implications, but my first thought is to primarily convey God the Father as being the one true God who is not only...
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What is the significance of God the Father Jehovah being repeatedly (many times) referred to as 'the living God' in Scripture?
I understand that Jesus is declaring Himself to be the Bread of Life in this scripture narrative. I'm wondering about the many times God the Father is called...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Can we earn God's approval? (2 Timothy 2:15)
Can we earn God's approval? (2 Timothy 2:15) According to interpretations of 2 Timothy 2:15, we can earn God's approval not by trying to earn it in the first...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Was Jairus’ daughter dead or near death when he came to see Jesus?
Was Jairus’ daughter dead or near death when he came to see Jesus? Jairus' daughter was near death when he initially approached Jesus, but she died before...