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  1. Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?
  2. What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?
  3. What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?
  4. How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1
  5. What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?
  6. What are the laws of God mentioned in Psalms 119:1?
  7. Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
  8. How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?
  9. What can we learn about the Day of the Lord from the book of Joel?
  10. How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?


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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why ask God to remember? (Psalm 25:6)

Psalm 25:6: Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Right from the time of creation, God saw the...

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Answer by Todd Rushing

How often should a married couple have sex?

As someone who has been married over 40 years, I have strong opinions on this subject. As has been previously mentioned, sex should only be abstained by...

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Question by Tabatha Adams

What suggestions can be made for a believer who has experienced domestic violence, has had law enforcement and the courts involved, and is having a hard time dealing with emotions regarding the individual who caused the harm being incarcerated?

Having been in a long term, on and off relationship, one of which had more then it's fair share of trauma and violence, the female in this case dealt with a ...

Ephesians 4:32

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?

I think one of the keys to victory when struggling with sin is confession but not to a priest. It would be confession to God. I like how 1 John 1:9 goes in...

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Answer by Donna Williams

How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?

Dear Anonymous, these verses are connected because the same Greek word is used for both. As you have already indicated, the word "tithemi" is about...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?

Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin? 1 John 2:28-29 says "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?

Psalm 24:4: He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. In the Psalm of David, who was...

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Question by Anonymous
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How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?

I have learned that references to the fact that Jesus laid down his life using the verb τίθημι -- tithémi -- are unique to the Gospel of John (10:11, 15, 1...

1 John 3:16 - 18

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

Do we have an appointed time of death?

As far as an answer to the question, "Do we have an appointed time of death?", there must be clarification. Are you asking if God knows the appointed time of...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How important is the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the day to day living of saved ones?

Good question Venkatesan! How important is the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the day-to-day living of saved ones? For instance, take the issue: Can a saved,...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why did Adam sin even though God's spirit abides in him as mentioned in 1 John 3:9?

Good question, Ghassan! Why did Adam sin even though God's spirit abides in him, as mentioned in 1 John 3:9? 1 John 3:9 ESV - 9 No one born of God makes a...

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?

In 1 John 3:9 John affirms here that “Whoever has been born of God does not sin.” But in the first chapter he insisted that “If we say that we have no sin, w...

1 John 2:28 - 3:10

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?

What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)? "Walking as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6) means actively imitating Jesus’s lifestyle of love,...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1

How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1 1 John 2:1 NKJV - 1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone...

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

How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?

“Praying in the Spirit” (Eph 6:18) is about prayer from heartfelt sincerity rather than empty speech. It is prayer from a believer who has access “by one...

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Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?

"The one who says he remains in him should walk as Jesus walked." 1 John 2:6 Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV)

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is Joel 1:4 referring to literal locusts? When was this prophecy fulfilled?

Is Joel 1:4 referring to literal locusts? When was this prophecy fulfilled? Joel 1:4 likely refers to a literal, devastating locust plague that occurred...

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Question by Anonymous
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How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1

1 John 2:1 NKJV - 1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jes...

1 John 2:1 - 6

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Question by John Adamson

How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?

How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?

Ephesians 6:1 - 24

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

How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?

I think that it would be prudent to remember that everyone chooses what to do with their life. The life you lead, goes with you in eternity. Eternity is an...

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

What can we learn about the Day of the Lord from the book of Joel?

Joel begins by asking an intriguing question, "Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of your ancestors?" He continues: To build on...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does Job say about the creation of the earth in Job 38:4-6 in the ESV?

With these 2 examples of Job 38:4, what type of figure of speech is this? CEV "How did I lay the foundation for the earth? Were you there?" ERV “Where were...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

If Jesus paid the price for our sin, why do we still suffer the consequences of our sin?

Luke 23:34: Then said Jesus, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. From the time of our...

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Answer by Donna Williams

What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?

Dear Anonymous, in the context of this verse, the Greek meaning of the word "abide" is meno, which means "to remain, stay, or continue." It speaks of our...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?

What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers? Philippians 1:3-6 says "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?

What Does "Abide in Him" Mean in the Context of 1 John 2:6? 1 John 1:2-6 says "Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who...

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What was Saul’s obsession with David in the Bible?

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Jesus said, "You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves..." (Mk 9:50 NLT). What are they?

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the difference between obedience and disobedience?

Good question, Beth! I will try to answer your question mainly from the context that you provided (John 14:23). By context, I mean the exact Bible book that...

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Answer by Truth Finder

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

The position of the human body at death resembles that of a person engaging in sleep. This is merely a euphemism. The spirit either returns to the Father if...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16 says: "But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?

This is a key biblical promise. Philippians 1:6: The assurance that "he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion". Wiersbe frequently used...

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Question by Anonymous
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What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?

Especially Philippians 1:3-6 KJV 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy...

Philippians 1:3 - 11

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Question by Anonymous
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What can we learn about the Day of the Lord from the book of Joel?

Especially Joel 2:11-13 ESV 11 The Lord utters his voice before his army, for his camp is exceedingly great; he who executes his word is powerful. For the d...

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Question by Anonymous
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Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

"Fallen asleep" literally means that the believer would stay unconscious until Jesus comes back. Or is it a euphemism, that the body "sleeps" while the spiri...

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What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

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Question by Anonymous
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How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?

Proverbs 10:23 New International Version 23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. English Stan...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)

Psalm 119:11 says: "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11-13 (ESV) states: "I have stored up your word in my...

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?

God told the prophet Joel to proclaim this among the nations: "Prepare for war! Wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near, let them come up....

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Answer by Lawrence Northeast

Why did God also destroy animals in the Flood?

I think an often overlooked aspect to this question is that the flood and total destruction outside of the provision of the ark is a type or shadow of the...

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Answer by Reddit User , Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs

When God destroys the earth with fire, how will there be a new earth?

I'm going to reasonably assume that you meant to reference Revelation 21:1 and not the previous chapter. That being said, in the first overthrowing of the...

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What does the Bible say about selfishness?

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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

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Answer by John Michelle , https://nyweeklyinfo.co.uk/

Who was the woman who poured expensive perfume mentioned in Matthew 26:6-13?

The woman who poured expensive perfume in Matthew 26:6-13 is traditionally understood to be Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus. Her act of...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why was Nehemiah successful in convincing the people this time?

I have chosen this from the ESV because a favorite song of mine uses it to bring out these 3 good leadership techniques. The lyrics are these: 17 Then I said...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?

To me the simple answer to this question is NO! The why is what gets a bit hard to digest. All of the commands of God fit into two categories: The first...

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