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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Which other scriptures emphasize universal worship of God like Psalm 66:4?
There are several Scriptures that speak of universal worship of God. Here are some of them. PS 22:27, PS 65:5, PS 67: 2 - 3, PS 96:1, 2, PS 117:1, ISA 2:2,...
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Which other scriptures emphasize universal worship of God like Psalm 66:4?
English Standard Version All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.” Selah Which (or what) scriptures emphasize...
Psalms 66:1 - 20
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are the essentials of the Christian faith?
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Yes Jack, He arose on the third day! Mr. Ezekiel, yes, the third day! The resurrection of Christ was a demonstration of the perfection and the efficacy of...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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Praise God that the day will come soon! We live in a sad, but beautiful world. Life is difficult, yet rewarding. One day, everything will just fall into...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the most famous/important questions in the Bible?
What are the most famous/important questions in the Bible? The most important questions in the Bible focus on identity, salvation, and accountability, with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Apocalypse?
What is the Apocalypse? The Apocalypse, derived from the Greek apokálypsis meaning "unveiling" or "revelation," refers to a disclosure of hidden knowledge,...
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Donna Williams
Why don’t Jesus and the Father both know when Jesus will return, if they are both one?
Jesus, said in John 10:30, "I and My Father are one." So there should be no doubt, that what he said, is true. For we know that God cannot lie, as stated in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Golden Rule?
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There is also a scholarly hypothesis that Jesus used language his audience already understood (from Greek ethics) to introduce a deeper, positive command of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why don’t Jesus and the Father both know when Jesus will return, if they are both one?
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See this: the specific statement Jesus made in Mark 13:32: “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Gutenberg Bible and why is it famous?
What is the Gutenberg Bible, and why is it famous? The Gutenberg Bible, printed in Mainz, Germany, around 1455 by Johannes Gutenberg, is the first major book...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Ethiopian Bible and is it valid?
What is the Ethiopian Bible, and is it valid? The Ethiopian Bible, or Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Bible, is the oldest and most complete Bible on...
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How do you respond to your friend that goes silent when you praise God when you're with them?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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I'm glad you gave me a chance to clear it up, Shirley. I didn't get the impression that you were "'spell policing" or anything like that. I let it hang there...
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Stuart Pennington
, Boeing engineer - retired, student of the Bible
Why don’t Jesus and the Father both know when Jesus will return, if they are both one?
It seems that if Jesus and the Father are One, they should know the same things, not two gods having different understanding. (This is an argument that my Mu...
Matthew 24:26
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is Christianity a white man's religion?
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Amen! We are all creations made by God! If you stripped off our skin, we would all be a bloody mess! We would all except for personality be looked at the...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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Christine, I see what you're saying. However, I've heard some really convincing teachers who are versed in the original language of the Bible give some very...
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by Christine Ruiz
Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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Yes, Kelli, I know about the medical condition. However, that's not what the Scriptures say. They ALL say 'like great drops of blood' or 'as it were great...