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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What does the Bible say about interpreting it on our own?
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What does the Bible say about interpreting it on our own? You can not understand the scriptures unless the Holy Spirit abides within you. Without the Holy...
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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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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Bible say about faithfulness?
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For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21 NET whoever says he abides...
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Why did God curse women with birth pains?
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The reaping and sowing that sin produces proves the answer to this question. Eve, being the first to enter into sin by eating of the fruit out of...
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What is the difference between a sect and a cult?
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Oneness Pentecostals also deny the trinity and for the mold of a cult in their denial of reading any Bible Version of than the authorized King James Version,...
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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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, 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?
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I'll have to look it up Jack. Thanks
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Why is finding true love so difficult?
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In The Song Of Songs 7, the songwriter says love is a fire that can't be extinguished even by a flood! I think it refers to the love that God has for His...
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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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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What should we learn from the life of Samson?
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"Like a skilled angler, Satan baits his hook according to the appetite of the fish." Daniel Habben, Sermon Central "He-Man With She-Problems (Samson’s Fatal...
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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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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that God is merciful?
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Michael, God's mercies are new every morning to the believer (Lamentations 3:22-23). This stops the "spiral of repetition." One of the most discouraging...
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Will the antichrist be a Muslim?
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Catholics are not true Christians. They are preached a different gospel mixed with truth and error.
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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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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the Shepherd of Hermas and should it be in the Bible?
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I see what you are saying. However, Luke declares that he wrote of that which he learned from eyewitnesses. He completely investigated before he wrote. Luke...
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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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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Was the begger healed because of the Apostle's faith or because his own faith ?
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Vincent confirms my argument. Faithlife Study Bible presents a secondary possibility that, if true, still fits perfectly within the framework of grace...
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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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How did Judas die?
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I believe Acts 1:18-19 amplifies the account of Matthew 27:6-7 on the death of Judas Iscariot. It is therefore safe to accept that Scripture does not...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why is the word River capitalized in Psalms 80:11?
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The final line of the hymn, "Spread over the mountains from river to sea," echoes Psalm 80:11, which depicts the vine of Israel extending its branches to the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why is the word River capitalized in Psalms 80:11?
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Tim, yes, I see the connection in Psalm 80:17 -- "Psalm 80 is considered a Messianic text by many Christians, who see its plea for a divine deliverer...
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How did Judas die?
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I think you may be mistaken in thinking the biblical writers were not clear in their writing the Scriptures. As men led by the Spirit and capable of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How did Judas die?
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The letters NIVSB directly abbreviate New International Version Study Bible.
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kyle alfriend
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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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by 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?
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Actually, "several psalms refer in general terms to times of captivity and hardship and to periods of desolation of the temple (for example, Ps 74; 79; 80;...
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by 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?
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Hear a wonderful song about this: Fighter Verses Songs English Standard Version Song Psalm 79:9 Paul Warnock • Fighter Verses Songs, Set 5 • 2015 • 1:18 •...
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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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by 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?
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Love your answer, Shirley! Thank you so much! A good song based on this verse is: Psalm 79:9 - Paul Warnock
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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
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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 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...