How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?
Psalms 71:1 - 24
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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Update: Born-again Christians face death fearlessly due to the following facts: They die in relationship with God (Hebrews 2:14-15 14 Since the children are...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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J. Edgar Hoover adds his experienced appraisal: “The professional law enforcement officer is convinced from experience that the hardened criminal has been...
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Should the explanation in Genesis on how God created plants before the sun affect the understanding of creation?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for a wife to withhold intimacy from her husband when she feels betrayed?
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The Song of Songs "is about intimacy between man and woman; it ain't about the Church and the Lord." Can I be sure of that? That's a broad statement that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for a wife to withhold intimacy from her husband when she feels betrayed?
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"Intimacy in a marriage is based on emotional feelings of the wife and physical feelings of the husband." I believe that to be stereotypical myth passed down...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Where is God now? Where is God when it hurts?
To answer the question as to where is God - Yehovah? Think on this: Science has proved there are energy forces at the molecular level. At the molecular...
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Billy P Eldred
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?
I wrestled with whether I should answer this question. The sad thing is I am not sure if the fact that I am answering it means I won or lost. I have asked...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)?
What is the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)? The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is a widely respected translation of the Bible, first published in...
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What is Jesus Culture? Is Jesus Culture biblical?
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When one passes is it correct to say, "S/he is now with Jesus"?
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does the Quran replace the Bible?
Does the Quran replace the Bible? Living in Saudi Arabia for 4 years, you gain a deep interest in the Muslim way of life. How the Quran affects their lives —...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were the Zealots in the Bible?
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Source: Josephus' Antiquities.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were the Zealots in the Bible?
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However, they were not necessarily a “purely philosophical” sect: While Josephus calls them a philosophical sect, their movement was very political. The “...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were the Zealots in the Bible?
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"Fourth philosophy": Josephus, an important first-century historian and an eyewitness to the Jewish-Roman war, described the Jewish community as having three...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
Good question, Fanny. I have wondered that myself, why did Jesus heal only 1 of the many who were afflicted. I think it was because this man was in great...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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So, Bob, would you say that the Calvinist viewpoint is that the average, natural man is dead (spiritually) but that the Arminian viewpoint is that he is just...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that, "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" in Isaiah 12:3?
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"With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" means that believers can experience the abundant and life-giving power of God's salvation with...
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by Dee Drake
How can we know if a person is saved?
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Loved this answer, and I know this to be true in my experience after receiving Christ by faith.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Thomas in the Bible?
Good question. I love biographies. Especially Bible biographies. And two of my favorite reference works are Bible dictionaries and Bible encyclopedias, both...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are Ouija boards? Should a Christian play with Ouija boards?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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I just shared my testimony including parts of this answer with my audiologist, Dr. Paul. Pray for his salvation.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the names of Satan?
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All of this shows the reality of Satan’s work, but it also shows something even greater. Christ is stronger, Satan’s time is limited, and the cross has...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are Ouija boards? Should a Christian play with Ouija boards?
What are Ouija boards? Should a Christian play with Ouija boards? A Ouija board is a device for spiritualism that consists of a board with letters, numbers,...
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Billy P Eldred
Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
I add this answer not in support or opposition to the other positions of "total depravity," but because I believe that in any discussion of this topic, we...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the tribe of Judah?
What should we learn from the tribe of Judah? Judah's acknowledgement of his sin and subsequent behaviour change show that confession and repentance are what...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the tribe of Benjamin?
What should we learn from the tribe of Benjamin? We can learn about resilience, divine mercy, and the potential for redemption from the tribe of Benjamin,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the tabernacle in Exodus symbolize?
What does the tabernacle in Exodus symbolise? The tabernacle in Exodus primarily symbolises God's desire to dwell among His people and provides a physical...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does a sparrow symbolize in the Bible?
What does a sparrow symbolise in the Bible? Jesus uses the sparrow to illustrate God's constant watchfulness. Passages such as Matthew 10:29-31 and Luke...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What do locusts symbolize in the Bible?
What do locusts symbolise in the Bible? In the Bible, locusts primarily symbolise divine judgment, widespread destruction and devastation, and a call to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What do "trees" symbolize in the Bible if they do not have an obvious literal meaning?
What do "trees" symbolise in the Bible if they do not have an obvious literal meaning? In the Bible, trees can symbolise life, growth, and prosperity; divine...
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Is Christianity a white man's religion?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?
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Shirley, I'm with you on "Victory in Jesus."
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should a church have a small group ministry?
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I love my small church group! We meet online because I am a shut-in. It's a Bible study as most of us in the group are reading through the Bible in a year,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Jack Gutknecht
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What was the significance of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples?
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Leslie Coutinho
What was the meaning and importance of the baptism of John the Baptist?
Acts 19:4 Then said Paul, "John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come...
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Donna Williams
Does God ever destroy a soul?
Bro. Bernhard, I would like to share that in this passage of scripture, Jesus was speaking to his disciples about the fear of the Lord, not Satan, as opposed...
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Mehboob Ellahi
Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)
A poem about romance and sexual love, like the Song of Solomon, is included in the Bible because it highlights the beauty, depth, and sacredness of love...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do the Qur'an and Muhammad affirm or reject the Bible?
Do the Qur'an and Muhammad affirm or reject the Bible? I lived in Saudi Arabia for 4 years, read parts of the Qur'an, and was amazed to find several passages...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God is love?
What does it mean that God is love? God is seen as the ultimate Source and definition of love. That God is love means that love is God's essential nature—not...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian address poverty?
I hope this question is also addressed to the many Christians who are themselves living in poverty. We are well aware that there are millions of Christians...
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Billy P Eldred
What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left?
Have you ever been in the middle of a forest and completely lost? You literally do not know which way to turn. In this, the last verse in the book of Jonah,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Had God forsaken David? (Psalm 22:1–2)
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Another angle from which to view this: "Psalm 22 was written by King David, and parts of it are certainly prophetic statements pointing to the Messiah. But...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is the Song of Solomon talking about oral sex in verses 4:16 - 5:1?
No! Song of Solomon is about God's love for Israel and the church. Chapter 5 of Song describes the beauty of the church. It is about the purity, symbolized...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Had God forsaken David? (Psalm 22:1–2)
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"Psalm 22 was written by King David, and parts of it are certainly prophetic statements pointing to the Messiah. But here's what many people forget. In...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?
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Who you calling 'wise,' wise one? lol I believe this is a case of someone asking the Church to referee their relationship. Of course, the conventional answer...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that love is kind?
What does it mean that love is kind? That love is kind means that love is an active and selfless expression of goodwill, characterised by a benevolent,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that love does not envy?
What does it mean that love does not envy? Envy is the emotion of wanting what another person has, often accompanied by a feeling of inferiority. Researchers...