What is the definition of a cult?
What is the definition of a cult? This is my opinion after studying just what a cult is: A cult is broadly defined as a social group characterised by extreme...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Jehovah-shammah?
Such a great question, Charlotte! "Jehovah is there," is the meaning of the name, the symbolical title given by Ezekiel to Jerusalem, which was seen by him...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning of Jehovah-Nissi?
What is the meaning of Jehovah-Nissi? Jehovah Nissi (more accurately Yahweh-Nissi) is a Hebrew name for God that translates to "The Lord is my banner." The...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is the name "Jehovah" Biblical?
Is the name "Jehovah" Biblical? Where was it referenced in the Bible, and on what occasion? The name "Jehovah" is a Biblical name. Still, it is an...
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John Appelt
Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?
There may not have been rain before the flood. Genesis 2:5b says, “For the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the earth...but a mist went up from the...
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John Appelt
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
There is a section in 1 John 5:7–8, that is in question as to whether it belongs or not. The portion is shown in brackets as follows: 7For there are three...
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Anonymous
How do I deal with a bitter root judgement against someone?
I am a dental assistant and have worked with this dentist for 10 years. She has made working conditions very difficult, and patients are treated like cattle....
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Richard Honey
Why be gentle and respectful toward unbelievers? 1 Peter 3:15
Jack and Jeffrey already gave fantastic answers. I'll add the following: Being harsh and disrespectful (the opposite of gentle and respectful), is not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to bless God?
It is an act of praise, not imparting power. When we bless God, we are not giving Him a blessing as if He lacks something (like when God blesses us with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who is Jehovah-shammah?
Who is Jehovah-shammah? Jehovah-Shammah is found in Ezekiel 48:35: "The distance around the entire city will be 6 miles. And from that day, the name of the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is Yahweh (or Jehovah) replaced with "LORD" in some current Bibles?
Why is Yahweh (or Jehovah) replaced with "LORD" in some current Bibles? Replacing the divine name with "LORD" in modern Bibles reflects an ancient Jewish...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do Jehovah's witnesses (what they believe) or their bibles differ from the Christian faith and our Bibles?
How do Jehovah's Witnesses (what they believe) or their Bibles differ from the Christian faith and our Bibles? I am offering an answer based on this query -...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is this "mystery"? (Colossians 1:27; 2:2-3)
Based on 2 theological dictionaries, Eastons's Bible Dictionary and International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, the "mystery" in Colossians 1:27 and Col 2:2-3...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible mean by 'an eye for an eye'?
"An eye for an eye" means proportional restitution, not literal retaliation. The Bible did not command gouging; it commanded judges to assign a remedy of...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I know when God is telling me to do something?
"How can I know when God is telling me to do something?" There's a belief in Christendom that God speaks to us primarily through His Word, the Bible. I think...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the origin of Christianity?
What is the origin of Christianity? Christianity began with the ministry of Jesus and was spread by his apostles (notably Paul) throughout the Mediterranean,...
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What does the Bible say about rape?
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Does Colossians 2:8 mean Christians should not study philosophy?
Colossians 2:8 8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits ...
Colossians 2:1 - 23
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John Appelt
What are spiritual blessings?
Spiritual blessings are supernatural favors of goodness that God bestows, mentioned only in Ephesians 1:3. In Ephesians 1:3, Paul bursts forth in praise to...
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Anonymous
How can we guard against being deceived by "persuasive arguments" today?
Colossians 2:4 "I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments." ESV NLT "I am telling you this so that no one will be able to...
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Anonymous
What practical steps can we take to seek wisdom "hidden in Christ"?
Colossians 2:3 "in whom [Christ] are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
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Anonymous
How can we encourage hearts to be "knit together in love" today?
Colossians 2:2 "that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowled...
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Anonymous
What does Paul's struggle for believers in Colossians 2:1 teach us about prayer?
Colossians 2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face,
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Anonymous
Do the Jewish people believe in life after death?
They believed in animal sacrifice for forgiveness of sins, so how do/did they believe in an afterlife?
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Anonymous
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How many different resurrections will there be?
How many resurrections was Jesus talking about (John 5:24-29)?
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Anonymous
Does the Bible say much about morale? e.g. Colossians 2:5
Colossians 2:5 NRSV For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, and I rejoice to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ....
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to bless God?
What does it mean to bless God? To "bless God" means to praise, honour, and express deep gratitude to Him. While God blesses humans by providing grace and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? Being filled with the Holy Spirit means continually yielding every part of your life—your thoughts, actions, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is the Holy Spirit like a fire?
How is the Holy Spirit like a fire? Several scriptures describe the Holy Spirit and fire in different contexts: Baptism of the Spirit: "He will baptise you...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does the Bible say about talking too much / being talkative?
Psalm 52:1-2: Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The goodness of God endureth continually. Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp...
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Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation?
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What is this "mystery"? (Colossians 1:27; 2:2-3)
As I read the cited verses, the "mystery" to which Paul is referring pertains to something that was previously hidden, but has now been revealed. It is a...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
What was Zerubbabel's temple/the second temple?
Vijiya, in answer to your questions, I have this to say. Herod’s temple and Zerubabel’s temple are the same called the Second Temple. The difference is that...
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Ainsley Chalmers
Is there any truth to the theory that there are "genetically-programmed sinners"? If so, can genetically-programmed sinners get to heaven?
Dear truth finder, I agree that DNA has been progressively degrading since we left Eden. Secularists term this mutation, but in reality, it’s DNA degradation...
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What is 2 Corinthians 12:2 about?
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Is there any significance to colors in the Bible?
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Leslie Coutinho
Why did God send Jesus when He did? Why not earlier? Why not later?
John 6:62: What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? Right from the creation time, God the Father saw that the wickedness of man...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can demonic strongholds be overcome?
How can demonic strongholds be overcome? Demonic strongholds—often rooted in repetitive sin, habitual fear, or deep-seated deception—are overcome not through...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does God test us?
Why does God test us? God tests us not to find out what we don't know, but to reveal our true character to ourselves. These trials expose areas for growth,...
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What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why be gentle and respectful toward unbelievers? 1 Peter 3:15
The defense is strictly meant to be given with "meekness and fear" (or "gentleness and respect"), avoiding arrogance or hostility. That should be our...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the origin of baptism?
What is the origin of baptism? Baptism originated from ancient Jewish ritual purifications, known as mikveh, which were performed for spiritual and ritual...
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Truth Finder
Is there any truth to the theory that there are "genetically-programmed sinners"? If so, can genetically-programmed sinners get to heaven?
To the best of any recollection, the fact is that the human genome has been degenerating since Adam and Eve enter into disobedience and the propensity to sin...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why would David be so brutal? (2 Samuel 8:2)
If we read 2 Samuel 8 as a Bible account of David being a brutal man, I think we are reading it with an incomplete contextual understanding. I don't think...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Psalm 54:1 reflect the nature of God's deliverance in times of trouble?
How does Psalm 54:1 reflect the nature of God's deliverance in times of trouble? I found a wonderful song on spotify that is based on Psalm 54. I will...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why be gentle and respectful toward unbelievers? 1 Peter 3:15
Why be gentle and respectful toward unbelievers? 1 Peter 3:15 In 1 Peter 3:15, believers are instructed to defend their faith with gentleness and respect to...