Will Jesus forgive me if I denied him?
My sister asked me today why I updated my profile picture to an image of Jesus on the cross. I lied to her and said I watched a Christian movie and downloade...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about complaining?
What does the Bible say about complaining? The Bible consistently treats complaining as a spiritual issue because it reveals how the heart responds to God's...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why was John baptizing people for repentance when the Hebrews already had the Day of Atonement?
Why was John baptising people for repentance when the Hebrews already had the Day of Atonement? John's ministry emerges at a moment when Israel's spiritual...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If Jesus is our atonement, why did He die at Passover instead of the Day of Atonement?
If Jesus is our atonement, why did He die at Passover instead of the Day of Atonement? The timing of Jesus' death at Passover rather than on the Day of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins? The breadth of Christ's atoning work is further shown in the way...
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Daniel Veler
Who actually wrote the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
Your question: Who actually wrote the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? The church settled on just four gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—because...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?
Is the atonement of Christ unlimited? Texts Teaching an Unlimited, Universal Provision These passages state that Christ's death is for the world, for all, or...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about stress?
What does the Bible say about stress? Stress is a real human experience, yet Scripture consistently teaches that stress is answered not by self‑reliance but...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the bible mean in Colossians 3:1-2 by "looking for the things that are above"?
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Daniel Veler
Why do some people support homosexuality?
Your question: Why do some people support homosexuality? The short answer to your question is they reject the word of God. This issue was mentioned in the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What happens to non-believers immediately upon death?
Good question, Dottie, but sad. I believe in eternal conscious torment for the non-believer based on at least one key scripture passage that I interpret as...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why were genealogies so important to Israel?
Why were genealogies so important to Israel? Genealogies mattered to Israel because they anchored identity, land, worship, and covenant history in a society...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?
Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different? The genealogies in Matthew and Luke differ because each author shapes a lineage suited to his...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why are the numbers in Ezra so different from Nehemiah?
Why are the numbers in Ezra so different from Nehemiah? Nehemiah 2:1-20 The numbers in Ezra and Nehemiah differ because the two books describe different...
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Daniel Veler
Will the antichrist be a Muslim?
Your question: Will the Antichrist be a Muslim? For years, I’ve heard those who teach that the Antichrist will appear just before Christ’s return. I recall...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How are evangelical protestants different from evangelicals?
How are evangelical protestants different from evangelicals? Evangelical Protestants and evangelicals are closely related, but they are not identical. The...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is belief in God any different from Flying Spaghetti Monsterism?
How is belief in God any different from Flying Spaghetti Monsterism? Belief in God and belief in the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) differ completely in how...
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Daniel Veler
Is communion for believers or non-believers?
Your question: Is communion for believers or non-believers? The observance of the Lord’s supper is for those in Christ. But we do see people who come to...
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What does the Bible say about faithfulness?
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Daniel Veler
What happens to non-believers immediately upon death?
Your question: What happens to non-believers immediately upon death? It’s crucial to understand the differences in experiences between nonbelievers and...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is finding true love so difficult?
Why is finding true love so difficult? Who says it's difficult to find? I don't think it is. The hard part is recognizing it; it ain't that easy to know when...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What was the meaning and importance of the Jerusalem Council?
Meaning and Importance of the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15:1–41) Nature of the Dispute A doctrinal conflict emerges when certain individuals insist that...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What should we learn from the life of Samson?
What should we learn from the life of Samson? Samson was captured by the Philistines after he fell to Delilah's trickery (Judges 16). He revealed the secret...
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Daniel Veler
When discussing the Bible, should we have more humility about our own views?
Your question: When discussing the Bible, should we have more humility about our own views? The apostle made this declaration: 2 Peter 1:20: “Knowing this...
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kyle alfriend
, Business owner.
Who actually wrote the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
I think we need to distinguish between what we know from the Gospels themselves and what the early church later attributed to them. None of the four Gospels...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What was Jesus' purpose?
What was Jesus' purpose? Jesus' purpose was to bring God's salvation, reveal God's character, and establish God's kingdom through His life, death, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations? The temptations in Matthew 4:1–11, Mark 1:12–13, and Luke 4:1–13 reveal distinct theological purposes...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?
What was the meaning and importance of the Transfiguration? Mark 9:1-13 A Controlled Revelation of Jesus' Eschatological Identity The Transfiguration is not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Was the begger healed because of the Apostle's faith or because his own faith ?
Good question, T. O'Brian! First see the big picture of this part of Acts 3 by Harold Wilmington: II. THE MESSAGE (Ac 3:12-26) A. Peter's explanation (Ac...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Was the begger healed because of the Apostle's faith or because his own faith ?
Was the beggar healed because of the Apostle's faith or because of his own faith? Acts 3 presents the healing as the direct result of Christ's power being...
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kyle alfriend
, Business owner.
How did Judas die?
Thank you for sharing those explanations. They are certainly possible. My question isn't whether a harmonization can be imagined. It's whether the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
According to Psalm 79:9, what is the connection between God's mercy and His glory?
God’s mercy is the chosen instrument through which His glory is displayed, and His glory is the ultimate purpose for which He extends that mercy. We receive...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people?
What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people? Acts 5:15 portrays a moment when God allowed His power to operate through Peter, so that even the area...
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Jeffrey Johnson
When discussing the Bible, should we have more humility about our own views?
When discussing the Bible, should we have more humility about our own views? Yes — discussing the Bible requires humility, because Scripture is larger,...
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kyle alfriend
, Business owner.
Why do some people in the church say not to take the Bible literally?
I don't think the real question is whether we should take the Bible "literally." The question is how we interpret it—and whether we're willing to admit that...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
According to Psalm 79:9, what is the connection between God's mercy and His glory?
In this Psalm, Asaph calls on the Lord for mercy. Please do not begrudge our sins. He asks God to be a defender of Israel. Please execute justice against...
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Daniel Veler
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
Your question: Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well? Let’s address the non-believers first. They...
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Leslie Coutinho
How has God "worked all things together for good" in your life according to Romans 8:28?
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. One who is called...
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Daniel Veler
Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
Your question: Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21? Here is your answer. 1 Philippians 1:20 “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is...
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What does the Bible say about interpreting it on our own?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Methodist Church, and what do Methodists believe?
What is the Methodist Church, and what do Methodists believe? The Methodist Church is a Christian movement that began in the 18th Century under John Wesley,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?
Why the Holy Spirit Forbade Paul to Preach in Asia (Acts 16:6–10) Paul intended to preach in Asia, yet Acts 16:6 says the Holy Spirit forbade him from doing...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?
Our presentation of God and the Gospel persuades no one. That's the beauty of the Holy Spirit's inner call on the human heart shredding all resistance and...
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kyle alfriend
, Business owner.
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
Per the words of Jesus: Luke 10:25–28 — A religious expert asks, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus asks him what the Law says. The man...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the basic spiritual principles of this world?
What are the basic spiritual principles of this world? Galatians 4:3 Scriptural Explanation of These Principles External Religious Rules and Rituals Paul...
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kyle alfriend
, Business owner.
Why is homosexuality so controversial?
I think part of the reason homosexuality is so controversial is that it's an issue affecting a relatively small minority of people. It's much easier to focus...
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kyle alfriend
, Business owner.
When discussing the Bible, should we have more humility about our own views?
Yes, everyone should study Scripture and seek truth. But I've changed many of my interpretations over the years as I study and grow. Should this make me humb...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
As citizens of heaven, what rights and protections do we have now on earth?
Good question, Doug M. I have a cousin named Doug M. Is this you, Doug? An ISBE entry (ISBE, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, my favorite Bible...