Why did Jesus go into Gentile territory (Mark 7:24-28)?
Then compare Matthew 15:26 with Mark 7:27.
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Does "God hate shrimp"?
Distinguish between ceremonial and moral laws (maintaining that prohibitions against homosexuality belong to the latter category and thus remain binding.)...
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Lee Osaka
How can I sing a new song when I'm experiencing grief?
I was happy and kept working for the company as usual with my daily tasks. But suddenly, my boss called me. I went, and I heard, feeling like an unfair deal ...
Psalms 98:1
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What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
Multiple locations in the Bible (both the Old and New Testaments) portray believers as sheep over whom God (or Christ) is their shepherd who goes seeking...
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How do Christians today experience the fountain of life and God’s light? (Psalm 36:9)
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, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about the virgin Mary?
I just read a book I loved, historical fiction, but based on the Bible and Bible times: Mary, the Mother of Jesus by Diana Wallis Taylor is a historical...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about trust?
The Bible speaks extensively about trust, particularly in the context of trusting in God rather than in human strength, wealth, or circumstances. The verses...
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What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
NET All of us had wandered off like sheep; each of us had strayed off on his own path, but the Lord caused the sin of all of us to attack him. NIRV All of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should I serve in church leadership if I still wrestle with serious sin?
Bob, your honesty and self-awareness are commendable, and it's clear that you desire to serve God with integrity. That’s the heart of a true leader—someone...
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John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
Michael Hill, in my opinion the statement you provided is not accurate from a theological, historical, or biblical perspective. It reflects a common...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about art?
The Bible speaks positively about art, creativity, and craftsmanship, showing that artistic expression can glorify God and be used for His purposes. Here are...
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What does the Bible say about art?
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What are all the names for God and Jesus?
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How can our lips "nourish many" (Proverbs 10:21)?
Proverbs 10:21 (NIV) says: "The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense." The phrase "the lips of the righteous nourish many"...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did King David ever feel prayer wouldn't help the situation he got himself into?
Nice question, Nece! Yes, King David experienced moments where he felt overwhelmed by his circumstances, even to the point of despair. While he always turned...
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What does the Bible say about the virgin Mary?
Jesus Christ is fully God (conceived on earth by God) and fully man (born of a human mother). This means that the pre-existent, eternal Son of God has been...
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Is there power in positive confession?
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In what ways does this truth of God's great mercy and the 'new birth into a living hope' influence your daily life, especially in the face of challenges? 1 Peter 1:3
For me, the "new birth into a living hope" is a matter of the perspective that the knowledge that I am going to live eternally (even though I may die...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is wrong with being a grouchy giver? (as opposed to a "cheerful giver" in 2 Cor. 9:7) The job still gets done.
Cheerful giving reflects God’s grace – 2 Corinthians 9:8 reminds us that God's grace abounds so that we can give freely. "And God is able to bless you...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can we tell when we hear God's voice (Psalm 95:7)?
Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen." This book the Bible is God's gift, a love letter actually. It...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the gospel?
I like the gospel outline presented near the end of An Advanced Scripture Memory Program: The Gospel (Summary Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4) 3 "For I passed on...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When I read the Bible using a one-year chronological plan, why does it jump from Genesis to Job and then back to Genesis again?
I am holding The One Year Chronological Bible in my hands as I write this. When following a one-year chronological Bible reading plan, the reason it jumps...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Why has Christianity portrayed Jesus as White?
As a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and Abraham being from Ur of the Chaldeans, Jesus was likely middle- to light-brown. But many cultures portray...
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Mark Vestal
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Is it right for a Christian nation to strong arm another country to carry its Christian values?
In actuality, there is no such thing as a "Christian nation". Christianity is on an individual basis today. Any single person living today can become a true...
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Why has Christianity portrayed Jesus as White?
The Bible provides clear evidence that Jesus should be portrayed as a dark brown-skinned man.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the people of God?
The phrase "people of God" typically refers to those who are in a covenant relationship with God, encompassing both the Israelites in the Old Testament and...
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Mark Vestal
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How do you personally understand the meaning of 'living hope?'
Christ's resurrection is proof that the atonement He alone could make at the cross was the sufficient payment for our sins. Because of this, believers have...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?
Luke 24:16 says that the two disciples on the road to Emmaus were "kept from recognizing Him." This suggests that God supernaturally prevented them from...
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How do you personally understand the meaning of 'living hope?'
1 Peter 1:3 speaks of God's great mercy and the 'new birth into a living hope.'
1 Peter 1:3 - 12
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What does it mean that we are not to love the world?
According to my Greek dictionary, the Greek word for world comes from another Greek word meaning "an orderly arrangement that is an adornment". In other...
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Who are the remnant whom the Lord calls?
Jeremiah 23:3: And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can you suggest a Bible verse for someone who has been wronged and is struggling with feelings of revenge?
Matt 5:38-40 "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever...
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Leslie Coutinho
Who is Daniel 7:14 talking about, God or Christ?
Daniel 7:14: And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an...
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What does the Bible say about being poor?
For those spiritually poor, Jesus in Matt 5 said that they are blessed. But in Rev 3. they are miserable. I think the difference is that those in Matt 5 knew...
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Is God compassionate or ferocious (Lamentations 3:22)?
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Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?
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What is the book of Leviticus?
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Was Jesus black?
Was Jesus Black? I think the better question is: “Was Jesus White?” For the most part, from the 16th century to date, Christianity has steadfastly portrayed...
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Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?
I believe the reason the disciples of Jesus did not recognize him after his resurrection from the dead is because he manifested a different physical...
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Who are the remnant whom the Lord calls?
Genesis 32:24-29: "Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He...
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, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the significance of Moses putting ram's blood onto Aaron's right ear lobe, right thumb, and right big toe?
I like what the late Dr. Warren Wiersbe said about this consecration: "The unique part of the ceremony was the putting of blood and oil on the right ear,...
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What is The Living Bible (TLB)?
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Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead?
This was one of the topics we as students @ Arizona Bible College in Phoenix, Arizona could choose from to write a paper on. Then in Mr. Robert Bowles class...
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What does it mean to take a thought captive?
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Why did Noah release a raven? Why did he later release a dove?
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Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?