What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of Egypt?
What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of Egypt? The Ten Plagues poured upon Egypt fully expressed God's judgments upon Egypt—all that were...
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Daniel Veler
Was Jesus actually born in September?
Your question: Was Jesus actually born in September? I’d like to demonstrate through Scripture why Jesus wasn’t born on December 25. First the counting of...
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Philip Davies
What does "complaint" mean in Colossians 3:13?
The word "complaint" is explained in the context. (It's always better to define things from their context, then you know you haven't gone wrong) In this...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should we remove our hats and caps when we pray?
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Good to hear from you, jackie. Hope you're doing well. There was a time when no man would sit in worship with a hat on. Today, in the church I attend,...
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Daniel Veler
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Vineyard?
Your question: What is the meaning of the Parable of the Vineyard? To understand this parable or any other you must be a child of God. Parables hide the...
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Daniel Veler
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Wedding Feast?
Your question: What is the meaning of the Parable of the Wedding Feast? To understand this parable or any other you must be a child of God. Parables hide...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who was Ittai (2 Samuel 18:2)?
Who was Ittai (2 Samuel 18:2)? Itʹtai) [shortened form of Ithiel]. A Gittite warrior, presumably from the Philistine city of Gath, who was very loyal to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I overcome feelings of rejection?
How can I overcome feelings of rejection? You can face rejection by grounding your identity in what God has spoken. Scripture acknowledges the pain but...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does the Bible contain allegory?
Does the Bible contain allegory? An allegory is a story, poem, or work of art in which the characters, settings, and events represent hidden or deeper moral,...
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What does the Bible say about pets?
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Billy P Eldred
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the way and the truth and the life"?
These verses explain the Truth of this verse and also what the verse means: “The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?
Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation? Isaiah 59:2 sums up this question: "But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your...
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
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Thank you, James.
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Anonymous
What does "complaint" mean in Colossians 3:13?
"Bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you al...
Colossians 3:1 - 25
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
Should we remove our hats and caps when we pray?
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I like your answer, Danny. I went to a moderate seminary and when we discussed these verses my professor said with a bit of humor about 11:10, "Every time...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Wedding Feast?
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Excellent answer!!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?
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O gracious God, forsake me not, When I am old and gray, That unto those that follow me I may Thy might display. --a hymn based on Psalm 71:18
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Anonymous
Who could live in God's house? (Psalm 65:4)
Psalm 65:4 4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness...
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Anonymous
How harmful can words be? (Psalm 64:3-6)
(Psa. 64:3-6) 3 who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows, 4 shooting from ambush at the blameless, shooting at him suddenly...
Psalms 64:1 - 10
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that love is patient?
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2 Timothy 4:2 NRSV "proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that love is patient?
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Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of 1 all patience and steadfastness, joyfully Notes 1 tn...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that love is patient?
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2 Corinthians 6:6 “By purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love,” Galatians 5:22patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,”...
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Daniel Veler
What is it about the gospel message that divides people?
Your question: What is it about the gospel message that divides people? I’d like to address the question of why Christians divide themselves based on their...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I lead someone to Christ?
How can I lead someone to Christ? Like Jesus, when he called his disciples, he said, "Follow me" How can I do the same? Leading someone to Christ is not...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What can I do when someone misuses the bible to justify their negative thinking?
What can I do when someone misuses the Bible to justify their negative thinking? To start with, read the account of Jesus when the Devil tempted him in the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I stop having negative thoughts? How can I overcome negative thinking?
How can I stop having negative thoughts? How can I overcome negative thinking? In his letter to the Romans, Paul expressed feelings that many of us can...
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How can I avoid enabling someone else's sin?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Wedding Feast?
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by Tony Barbour
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
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Please show me scripture where the Holy Spirit of God convicts saved people. Jesus tells us why the Holy Spirit was coming! John 16:8-11 NLT: [8] And when he...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that love is patient?
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"The Corinthians were impatient in the public meetings (1 Cor 14:29-32), but love would make them long suffering." -- Warren Wiersbe This was also mentioned...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that love is patient?
Paul says love is patient. That’s exactly how God describes Himself in 2 Peter 3:9 (ESV): "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Who was the martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
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Steven, I have read the good book, My Dearest Dietrich: A Novel of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Lost Love, and have seen the 2 DVD package on Bonhoeffer: Pastor,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Who was the martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
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Bryan, also good is the movie, "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin." I recommend watching it!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?
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John, you're right. My opening sentence was probably not the best. Matthew 12:30--“He who is not with me is against me”--is about spiritual allegiance in a...
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by Daniel Veler
How can I experience joy in my Christian life?
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Isn’t joy one of the fruits we receive through the Holy Spirit placed in our hearts by the Lord himself? Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love,...
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Who was the martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How do we reconcile the idea of loving our neighbor (all people) as ourselves with "hating" those who oppose us?
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Tim, the word “hate” is not in Mark 12:30–31. It is in Luke 14:26. You likely meant “the verse from Luke.”
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I overcome ministry burnout?
How can I overcome ministry burnout? We must follow Jesus' example: when he felt tired, he went to a lonely place, prayed to his Father, and regained his...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Lord mean by, "Be still and know that I am God"
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Amy Grant also has a good song about Psalm 46:10 called "Be Still" You made me, you know me You're able to show me who I am & what you knew before So I...
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Donna Williams
Will the false Christ be from the tribe of Judah?
Daniel, this is a great question! I read several passages of scripture, such as, Daniel chapters 9-12; Matthew 24; 2Thessalonians 2:1-12; and Revelation 13....
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theman jero
Should a Christian be concerned about the AI videos on YouTube?
First of all, we should be grateful for the advancements in artificial intelligence. It has saved a lot of time and improved the efficiency of different...
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theman jero
Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?
I do believe God created the heavens and the earth for a purpose. He created the earth to be inhabited, and He created man to take care of the earth. He...
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by Daniel Veler
How should a Christian respond to persecution?
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I was approached one day by a young girl who was crying because she was being made fun of because claimed to be a Christian. I told her not to cry because...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I discover my purpose in life?
How can I discover my purpose in life? Jesus said to the Devil the following: Matthew 4: 10: "Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I experience joy in my Christian life?
How can I experience joy in my Christian life? To find joy in our Christian life, we must start by reading God's Word, the Bible, and as we read it, we must...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?
Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women, and children included? This is a difficult question. It is hard to comprehend why God would...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should a Christian respond to persecution?
How should a Christian respond to persecution? The Bible clearly says: Jesus was persecuted because he was not part of Satan's world. We are also not part of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
How should a Christian respond to beggars? In Belfast, we have many street sleepers who sometimes ask for money. We do not know what they do with any money...
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by Daniel Veler
Why do people address God by other names besides Father if Jesus told us to address Him as Father?
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Thank you for your answer.