What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?
What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light? "Salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) defines the active, positive influence Christians are called to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
What does the Beatitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'? "Blessed are the poor in spirit" means possessing profound humility, recognising...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean?
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean? "Blessed are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9) means that individuals who actively work to resolve conflicts,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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You might be right that Jesus didn't abolish the death penalty. I don't think He addressed it. I ain't trying to get an opinion of what Jesus did or didn't...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Are apparitions of Mary, such as Lady Fatima, true messages from God?
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Reading through this article leaves me wondering if the RCC consider Scripture as their authority at all. My view is that the narratives on the apparitions...
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Why did God let the israelites become slaves?
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What is the doctrine of substitution?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Israel want a king?
Why did Israel want a king? 1 Samuel 8:4-22 In 1 Samuel 8:4-22, Israel demanded a king primarily to be like the surrounding nations, to secure more effective...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):
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1. God's power is displayed in creation (Jer. 32:17; Romans 1:20). 2. It is described as "mighty power" and "eternal power." (both verses). 3. Jeremiah's...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is God a rock? (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 19:14)
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Also good is this psalm with the song title, "Psalm 19:14 - ESV" by Scripture Memory Fellowship. It is in their album, "For You Are with Me."...
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by Joe cattani
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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In my opinion, Jesus did not abolish the law of capital punishment; the problem was the unequal application of the law. The law was that both the man and the...
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Donna Williams
If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
Dear Anonymous, in short, it is God's choice. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 9:11-24: gives us more insight into this matter. In verse 11, it is written, "For...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is meant by " ... whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas." (Psalm 8:8)?
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American naval officer and oceanographer Matthew Maury was a Christian who loved reading his King James Bible. He also had no doubts about its accuracy. And...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who are the Shakers?
Who are the Shakers? The Shakers, or United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, are a communal, celibate Christian sect founded in...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing? (Numbers 21:8)
Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing? Numbers 21:8 ESV: "And Jehovah said unto Moses, 'Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard:...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why was creation subjected to frustration? (Romans 8:20–21)
Why was creation subjected to frustration? (Romans 8:20–21) "20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
In what sense do humans rule over creation? (Psalm 8:6–8)
In what sense do humans rule over creation? (Psalm 8:6–8) In Psalm 8:6–8, humans rule over creation as authorised stewards or "resident managers" appointed...
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Truth Finder
What is meant by “righteous judgment"?
Righteous judgment is nothing but mere spiritual discernment in a physical world without condemnation of those involved in the situation. To judge with...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Were the Israelites slaves as we perceive that term today?
No. In my opinion, the Israelites were not slaves as we "perceive that term to mean today." I don't think there was much about life 3500 years ago that this...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is meant by " ... whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas." (Psalm 8:8)?
What is meant by "... whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas." (Psalm 8:8)? In Psalm 8:8, "whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas" refers...
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What does it mean that the love of many will grow cold (Matthew 24:12)?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was Israel called the land of milk and honey?
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I love the Booth Brothers singing their song, "Still Feelin' Fine" -- I still wanna go where the milk and honey flow And I'm not gonna change my mind Oh, I'm...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is meant by solitary? (Psalm 68:6 NKJV)
What is meant by solitary? (Psalm 68:6 NKJV) NKJV: 6 God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity, but the rebellious...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is meant by “righteous judgment"?
What is meant by "righteous judgment"? Righteous judgment is the biblical concept of evaluating situations or behaviour based on God's standards of truth,...
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Truth Finder
If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
The scriptures say that Pharaoh was raised up in order for GOD to display His power through him. Pharaoh was born into the royal family and grew up in power...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil?
How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil? How can I tell where a person is coming from, such as someone who seems...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do I know what God wants me to do?
How do I know what God wants me to do? Sometimes there is a clear "right" decision, when God makes it very clear what path to take. At other times, there are...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart? Exodus 9:1-11 God hardened Pharaoh's heart in Exodus 9:1-11, not to prevent his salvation, but...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the importance of Christian baptism?
What is the importance of Christian baptism? Baptism is crucial for Christians as a symbolic, public declaration of their faith in Jesus, representing their...
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How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do locusts symbolize in the Bible?
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Tim, I liked your first paragraph / the locust plague and its destructive power! A plague of locusts typically refers to the swarming phase of certain...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?
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Sung, yes, roughly true as a thematic pattern of ~400-year eras marking divine completion or waiting, even if the exact numbers vary slightly in biblical...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God let the israelites become slaves?
Why did God let the Israelites become slaves? Exodus 1:1-22 Wasn't it because that later on God wanted to free them from their "harsh labor" -- see Psalm...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the definition of evil?
What is the definition of evil? Evil is usually thought of as morally wrong, sinful, or wicked; however, the word can also refer to anything that causes...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?
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Interesting, Shirley. I thought the psalms of Asaph were all by him definitely.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
God’s greatness being “unfathomable” means it cannot be fully searched out, measured, or comprehended by the human mind. Scripture says, “His greatness is...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?
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By the way, I have read that the psalms of Asaph were not necessarily written by him. He may have edited them, or he may have been a choir master. But his...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?
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The Apocalyptic writer considered his own age hopeless. In the Old Testament, "religion" was developing (nomadic, agricultural, and prophetic times were on...
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by Donna Williams
What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
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I totally agree, there is no end to God's greatness!
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by Chrisvie Lusamba
Did Jesus’ prediction about Jerusalem come true? (Luke 19:41–44)
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I believe that this prophecy was also about the holocaust of the jews that the nazi did, because Jesus says, "Because you did not recognize the time of God’s...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"? Psalm 145:3 ESV "Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised; And his greatness is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the importance of the empty tomb?
What is the importance of the empty tomb? The empty tomb is the foundational evidence of Jesus Christ's bodily resurrection, confirming His victory over...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?
Why was the psalmist, Asaph, troubled? He questions: Psalm 77:7 I asked, “Will the Lord reject me forever? Will he never again show me his favor? 77:8 Has...
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What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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Timothy Maas
What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
In my opinion, the wording is not saying that God cannot be studied or sought for, but that He is an infinite Being who can never be fully grasped or...
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Anonymous
What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
Psalm 145:3 3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the doctrine of substitution?
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I, along with millions of others probably, got saved under the ministry of Billy Graham. So I love this story: Between Two Truths When Billy Graham was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to worship "in the splendor of his holiness"? (Ps 29:2)
Psalm 29:2 says, "Acknowledge the majesty of the Lord’s reputation! Worship the Lord in holy attire! --That is, properly dressed for the occasion. --...