What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
I would interpret the cited phrase as indicating that Christ (as the Son of God) would have had the power to escape crucifixion, but instead voluntarily...
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What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
In 2 Kings 7:9, the four lepers discover the abandoned Aramean camp during a time of great famine in Samaria. After taking food, silver, and clothes, they co...
2 Kings 7:1 - 20
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What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
4 For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you u we will live with him by the powe...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
Zimri was a prior king of Israel. He was a military official who had ascended to the throne by murdering King Elah, as detailed in 1 Kings 16. However, Zimri...
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Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
2 Kings 9:30-31 30 When Jehu came to Jezreel, Jezebel heard about it. She put paint on her eyes and fixed her hair. Then she looked out the window. 3...
2 Kings 9:30 - 37
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Daniel Veler
Where did Old Testament believers go when they died?
Your answer can be answered just by knowing three scriptures. Paul wrote that death reigned from Adam to Moses. Romans 5:13: Nevertheless death reigned from...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I have the keys to hell and death."?
Good question, Michael! The reassurance by Jesus (Revelation 1:17-20) was and still is -- 1. Comforting (Rev 1:17-18): He reassures the fear-stricken John....
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Daniel Veler
Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
As to the warning written in Revelation, that if anyone who takes away from the words of this prophecy "I will remove his name from the book of life," this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning behind the story of the floating axe head?
Great question, Jerry! The community of young prophets was growing. That was a good thing—but it also meant their living quarters were getting tight. "The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
Commentaries that I have read place Elihu in the role of "God's man" in the dialogue in the book. Even God Himself, when He enters the "conversation", says...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
The cited verses are not the only time in Scripture that a similar admonition about adding to or taking away from the divinely-revealed guidance or text...
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What does it mean that God speaks in a still small voice?
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What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?
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What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
There are wildly different opinions of this character in the book of Job. What is your opinion about him and his role in this story? Moderator's note: Ple...
Job 32:1 - 37:24
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What was the First Great Awakening? What was the Second Great Awakening?
I appreciated Michael's review, as I think he "got it right" regarding the religious emphases of the time. I would simply add that with the non-Calvinist...
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Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
John 8:56: Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. Lord Jesus has revealed unto us in the scriptures, “No man can come to...
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Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter to the Lord?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus say "do not judge or you will be judged"?
Jesus was actually giving us the good news in Matthew 7:1 -- 1. It shows our need for God’s grace When Jesus says, “Don’t judge,” he’s exposing how quick we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
In Matthew 7:1 Jesus is preaching the Sermon on the Mount. This verse: 1. Shows us our need for God's grace When Jesus says, “Don’t judge,” He’s exposing how...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does judgment mean in this passage?
As indicated in the NKJV rendering of the cited verse in the above question, "judgment" is not meant in a punitive sense, but in the sense of a wronged party...
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What does judgment mean in this passage?
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Psalms 37:6
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Why was king David anointed three times, and had to wait for 7 years before being crowned king over Israel?
David was anointed three times because of certain situations in Israel. The first anointing was because Saul had failed to obey and honor God, so God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of 1 Kings?
I'll only give a summary of the first half of 1 Kings (1 Kings 1-12). I want to do this because I just saw the movie, "Solomon." I believe it is pretty...
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What is the book of Jasher and should it be in the Bible?
The writers of the Scriptures are not ‘authors’ but are like secretaries, writing down what the Holy Spirit was telling them to write down. Indeed, the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about hate?
I like this question because we're discussing Micaiah this week in our small group Bible study (1 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 18). The king hated him for telling...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
The fact that the scroll is flying indicates a supernatural element at work -- specifically signifying that the message it contains is from God and is meant...
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What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
Zechariah 5:1 KJV - 1 Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying roll.
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How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
Jesus is our model. Paul also teaches in Eph 6 that we need to use the shield of faith, which may stop the flaming arrow. And make sure to use your armor...
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How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)
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What are the attributes of God?
The way we learned it at Dallas Seminary was that there are 2 types of attributes, communicable and incommunicable. INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES (unique to God)...
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John Appelt
Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?
The first three kings were over the whole nation of Israel: Saul, of Benjamin, ruled for 40 years, Acts 13:21. David, of Judah, ruled for 40 years, 2 Samuel...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
As best I can determine, the literal diaspora to which Peter was referring began during the rule of the Roman emperor Claudius (who reigned from AD 41 to AD...
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Can a Christian consider a career in acting / entertainment?
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Have any aspects of end times prophecy been fulfilled?
Luke 21:9-10: "But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by." Then...
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What are some hindrances to a potent prayer life?
In my opinion, unbelief is the single most important reason for an effective and fulfilling prayer life and any other reason is rooted in it. When we are...
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Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
In my opinion, Zimri's actions were motivated by a desire to eliminate any possible threat to his rule, causing him to execute not only Baasha's family, but...
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What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?
The "lost tribes of Israel" were the 10 northern tribes that broke away from Judah after Solomon’s reign. Because of their persistent sin and idolatry, God...
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Where did Old Testament believers go when they died?
In the Old Testament, a person who died went to “sheol” and in the New Testament, a person went to “hades” the Greek equivalent. It is often thought of as a...
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What does the Bible say about knowledge?
Before I became a Christian in my 40th year, I’d already received a BSc and PhD from my local university in Adelaide, Australia. My science subjects included...
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Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?
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Why did God hem David in (Psalm 139:5)?
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How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
I would say that Jesus serves as our model in such cases, as Peter noted when speaking of Him in 1 Peter 2:23, "When they hurled their insults at Him, He did...
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What is the relationship between Zion, the City of David, and Jerusalem?
Genesis 14:18: And Mel-chiz’-dek king of Sa’-lem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. This was the land of the...