What gives Paul confidence that nothing can separate us from Christ’s love?
Dear Anonymous, I believe Paul's assurance that nothing would ever separate him from God's love came from his personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean in Phil 4:4 to 'rejoice in the Lord always?'
Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, "Rejoice." God the Father, who had a delight in our forefathers, to love them, He chose their...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Jesus is the son of David?
What does it mean that Jesus is the son of David? Jesus is called the "Son of David" primarily to identify him as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old...
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Donna Williams
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
Dear Anonymous, please allow me to start by saying that the apostle is not talking about self-effort; in other words, not by our human ability, but in the...
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by Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam?
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Thanks Jeffrey. I am blessed by your answer.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean in Jeremiah 29:11 that God has good plans to give us a 'future and a hope?'
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I also love this related cross-reference: O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did Zechariah have to be made silent for not believing the Angel Gabriel when he was told he and Elizabeth would have a son?
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Hi, Shirley! Actually, some versions call him Zecharias, while others call him Zechariah. This is from the NIV: Luke1:5-6a: 5 Herod was king of Judea. During...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Zechariah have to be made silent for not believing the Angel Gabriel when he was told he and Elizabeth would have a son?
First I have to say I believe you are referring to Zacharias, not Zechariah. In Luke 1:18: "And Zecharias said to the angel, 'How shall I know this? I am an...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
I think that if we remember that its not all about me, it is ALL about God, we have a really good starting place. Jesus was and still is the greatest servant...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does Satan have the power to control the weather?
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So, thinking about your comment, angels and demons are spirits. Then the question becomes, who can kill a spirit being?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Philemon?
I think the book of Philemon is mostly about love. It's about relationships, human and even divine. Here's what I mean. 1. Philemon was the “beloved coworker...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Zechariah have to be made silent for not believing the Angel Gabriel when he was told he and Elizabeth would have a son?
Why did Zechariah have to be made silent for not believing the Angel Gabriel when he was told he and Elizabeth would have a son? Zechariah was made silent...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam?
What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam? Jesus as the "second Adam" (or "last Adam") means He acts as a new representative head of humanity,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Paul speak so confidently of his life after death? Where could the confidence have been coming from?
Jeremiah, good question. I am both a Bible student first, and second a hymn fanatic. I immediately thought of Romans 8:35, 37. Paul spoke so confidently...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Jesus ever laugh?
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Danny, also Psalm 2:4 states, "He who sits in the heavens [God, implied] laughs; the Lord holds them in derision". I say this because you had mentioned Psalm...
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Anonymous
What gives Paul confidence that nothing can separate us from Christ’s love?
Paul sure is confident. In a song based on Romans 8:37-39, the phrase "I am sure" is used 24 times! That includes 7 times of "Oh, I am sure!"
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten son?
What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten Son? "Only begotten son" (from the Greek monogenes) means Jesus is God's unique, one-of-a-kind Son,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Which other scriptures emphasize universal worship of God like Psalm 66:4?
I like the prophetic portraits: Isaiah 2:2-3 -- “All nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of...
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Anonymous
Which other scriptures besides Philemon 1:7 emphasize refreshing others' hearts in the Christian faith?
Philemon 1:7 ESV "For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you."
Philemon 1:4 - 7
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by John Appelt
What is the doctrine of eternal generation and is it biblical?
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Saying “monogenes” means “only begotten” does not necessarily mean it does. There is evidence of alterations in manuscripts of early church writers, where an...
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What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
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How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
2 Peter 1:5 NIV Make Your Calling and Election Sure: 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with kn...
2 Peter 1:1 - 21
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean when this passage says "to walk before Me in truth"
What does it mean when this passage says "to walk before Me in truth"? "To walk before Me in truth" means to live a life of sincere obedience and unwavering...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Tychicus in the Bible?
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Tychichus appears in the following 5 passages: Acts 20:4: Listed as one of Paul's companions traveling from Macedonia to Jerusalem. Ephesians 6:21–22: Paul...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Tychicus in the Bible?
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I wanted to add a few supporting details that reinforce Tychicus’s important role. The description of Tychicus as a “beloved brother” and “faithful minister”...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to walk in the light?
What does it mean to walk in the light? Walking in the light is a biblical metaphor representing a lifestyle of honesty, righteousness, and intimate...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about the ice age?
The Bible does not directly mention or describe an ice age. However, the global flood recorded in Genesis chapters 6 through 9 supplies the conditions that...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?
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A great movie that touches on this theme is Hidden Secrets --- Hidden Secrets (2006) touches on hellfire preaching through the character of Rhonda Mirfin,...
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How does acquiring the latest technological advances affect our lives spiritually?
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What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?
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Anonymous
Who are the ancestors of the Chinese?
Who are Chinese’ ancestor?
Genesis 10:1 - 32
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is evidential apologetics?
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A good movie which touches on apologetics is -- Hidden Secrets (2006) is a 1h 30m faith-based comedy-drama I highly recommend it! Hidden Secrets 2006, 1h...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
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A good movie which has judging in it is -- Hidden Secrets 2006, 1h 30m, Comedy/Drama I highly recommend it! The 2006 film Hidden Secrets is frequently...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about abortion?
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Another good video which has abortion in it is Hidden Secrets 2006, 1h 30m, Comedy/Drama I highly recommend it! The 2006 film Hidden Secrets is frequently...
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When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?
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by T Monash
What is the doctrine of eternal generation and is it biblical?
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The current prevailing view is indeed monogenes and means only or one of a kind. However, Charles Lee Irons offers a significant argument that it does mean...
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V. Yvonne Ragland
Who was Cain in the Bible?
Cain was Adam’s and Eve’s firstborn child and the eldest brother to Abel (whom he murdered) and Seth.
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Donna Williams
Who was Cain in the Bible?
Cain was the firstborn son of Adam and Eve. The account of his birth is found in Genesis chapter 4. Cain had a brother named Abel, whom he murdered because...
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John Appelt
Who were the mighty men of David?
David’s mighty warriors and heroes are described in 2 Samuel 23:8-39, 1 Chronicles 11:26-12:40. These valiant men exhibited courage and bravery and were...
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What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?
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What is the meaning of "Nimrod was a mighty hunter before the Lord?"
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do good deeds always indicate service to God? (3 John 11)
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Tim, I loved your alliteration!
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Justin Hale
Why don’t Jesus and the Father both know when Jesus will return, if they are both one?
An easy way to grasp how Jesus can be "fully God in bodily form" (Colossians 2:9) and still in any way "limited," is to imagine God as a "perfect quality"...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Do good deeds always indicate service to God? (3 John 11)
It depends on whether good works are regarded by the individual as the "root" or the "fruit" of salvation. Apart from prior God-given faith, good works by...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the meaning of "Nimrod was a mighty hunter before the Lord?"
Genesis 10:8-9: And Cush begat Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one in the earth. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord, wherefore it is said, "Even as...
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Robie Haney
Why don’t Jesus and the Father both know when Jesus will return, if they are both one?
I believe Jesus as human form, was hidden from the answer as he said no man knows the hour. Therefore He himself did not know the answer, or it was hidden...