How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?
How should Christian parents handle the death of a child? Many years ago, we lost a child at 4 years of age, and it was a painful, heartbreaking experience....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them?
Good question, Helena! (When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them? Romans...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean to "trust in the LORD" in Psalm 32:10?
Trusting in the Lord would mean to trust in God's vast mercy (Ps 32:10) for eternal forgiveness--He is the only One who can give it. This is truly the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Bible say about worry?
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E.C. McKenzie was a prolific American compiler and humorist active primarily from the late 1960s through the early 1990s.
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did God give Israel the Promised Land for all time?
Did God give Israel the Promised Land forever? To understand whether God gave Israel the land permanently, we must examine the covenant passages in context....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did God set apart the Sabbath only for Israel, or for all of mankind?
Did God set apart the Sabbath only for Israel, or for all of humanity? The question of whether the Sabbath was given only to Israel or to all humanity is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does God have to say to single mothers?
What does God have to say to single mothers? Single motherhood can be one of life's most demanding callings. It often means carrying responsibilities that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should I attend my daughter's transgender wedding?
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I believe the Holy Spirit will be extra quiet in such a situation. I believe God wants us to use what we know about Him in situations like this one. There...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it?
Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it? This question requires an important distinction between Temptation, attraction, and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Who was Tychicus in the Bible?
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John MacArthur has a quote on Colossians 4:7 -- Tychicus "never achieved prominence, but he served in an important capacity as Paul's liaison to the...
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by Daniel Veler
Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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I guess time will tell for all of us when we die.
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is temptation a sin? Is it a sin to be tempted?
Is temptation a sin? Is being tempted a sin? Many sincere Christians become troubled when they face temptation. A wrong thought may enter the mind, a strong...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian be patriotic?
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I wanna be clear; I was in the United States Army during the war in Vietnam. I didn't go to Vietnam, but I'm a Vietnam era veteran. I wasn't drafted, I...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian be patriotic?
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As we can see from the various opinions about this question, there is no one right answer to a question like this one. I think the first thing to do is...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean to "trust in the LORD" in Psalm 32:10?
Psalm 32:10: Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. The sure mercies of the Lord God are...
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Jeffrey Johnson
When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them?
When the 'Rulers and Authorities' of this world engage in criminal activities, should we continue to obey and submit to them? Romans 13:1-5 helps us with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world? This question has challenged believers for centuries. If God is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is Satan god of this world?
How is Satan the god of this world? Satan blinds people by promoting false ideas, materialism, pride, and moral independence from God. He distracts minds...
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Anonymous
What is "salty" conversation for a Christian?
Colossians 4:6 says, "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Why have our speec...
Colossians 4:2 - 6
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
Mark 10:14 says, "When Jesus saw this, He was indignant. He said to them, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God...
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Pam Walters
Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
The popular image of hell — an eternal lake of fire where the wicked suffer conscious torment for all eternity — is not what the Bible actually teaches. Hell...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How important is Christian conduct to how the unbelieving world sees Christ?
How important is Christian conduct to the unbelieving world's view of Christ? Christian conduct matters because many people form their opinion of Christ by...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
The question asked was: "What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling?" What does that mean? To me, it means exactly what it says. I...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What was the Babylonian captivity/exile?
What was the Babylonian captivity/exile? “The Captivity" generally refers to the great exile of Jews from the Promised Land in the eighth and seventh...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are we free from our sins by the death or resurrection of Jesus, or both?
Are we freed from our sins by Jesus' death, resurrection, or both? The biblical answer is both. The death and resurrection of Jesus are inseparable parts of...
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Donna Williams
If the Word of God is not bound, why must we pray that it would have "free course"?
Dear Anonymous, as I researched, I found that the apostle wanted the Gospel to continue to spread swiftly across the Roman Empire. During this time there was...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What is new covenant theology?
God Makes A New Covenant Moses was a forerunner, and the law given to him by Yehovah was a stand-in until the coming of the lord Messiah Jesus- Yeshua. It is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What if I don't feel saved?
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Just one more point, Daniel. The Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What if I don't feel saved?
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Yes, I've read it many times. Reading it is easy; it's how to carry it out that I ain't got figured out!! Let me give you my take. A quick overview. Paul...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
Are Christians sinners, saints, or both? Many Christians have wrestled with this question because they know two truths. They know the joy of being forgiven...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Does Acts 22:16 teach that Baptism is necessary for salvation? Acts 22:16 ESV - 16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptised and wash away your sins,...
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by Daniel Veler
What if I don't feel saved?
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You stated, “It stretches it a bit to declare, 'then you will no longer walk in the desires of the flesh… blah blah. Have you read Galatians 5:16? This I say...
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Anonymous
If the Word of God is not bound, why must we pray that it would have "free course"?
2 Timothy 2:9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray ...
2 Timothy 2:1 - 26
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?
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Very conservative, Jeffrey. I learned one thing about ebible at least on my end, here. Whenever I use a hyphen between verses or when someone else does for...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should be the focus of a Christian funeral?
My thought is that every funeral should focus on trying to comfort the bereaved whether the deceased person is a professed Christian or BELIEVED (by many) TO...
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Billy P Eldred
What are the ingredients to a truly biblical worship service?
This is my opinion. I don't think we can find a recipe in the Bible that helps us reach true worship. What we can find are instructions on how to prepare...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about vampires?
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You make some really good points to consider here, Shirley H. Your reference to the nephilim made me pause, however. I don't get the connection, but that's...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does it mean that the Word became flesh?
What does it mean that the Word became flesh? 1. The Jewish Concept (The Word of God) For a Jewish reader, the "Word" (Dabar in Hebrew) immediately recalled...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about vampires?
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I have a different take. IMO, anything that isn't good to dabble in, isn't good for anyone, whether they be male or female, Christian or of any other belief....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of king Belshazzar?
What should we learn from the life of King Belshazzar? Daniel 5:1 NKJV - 1 Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Stephen?
What should we learn from the life of Stephen? Stephen's life offers a powerful example of faith, courage, wisdom, and loyalty to God. Although the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of James, the brother of Jesus?
What should we learn from the life of James, Jesus' brother? James repeatedly draws on the Hebrew Scriptures for illustrations and apt quotations to develop...
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Anonymous
What can Romans 12:12 and Psalm 62:5–8 show us about praying with persistence and trust?
What can Romans 12:12 (Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.) and Psalm 62:5-8 (For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, fo...
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by Michael J
, Self taught Bible enthusiast
How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
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It is a matter of language style and elegance, pragmatic practical language which uses the singular generic masculine in Psalms and other Wisdom literature,...
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Leslie Coutinho
How can we "put off the old self" in daily life?
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds: Today one knowing, who being having of their old deeds, that...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Are Christians guilty of hate speech?
Are Christians guilty of hate speech? If so, why? The question of whether Christians are guilty of hate speech arises because Christian teaching speaks...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Is anything impossible for God? Matthew 19:26
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Matthew 19:26 says, "With God all things are possible." This does not mean God grants every desire. In context, Jesus is answering the question "Who then can...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that we should do things for the Lord and not men, because it's from the Lord we receive a reward?
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Colossians 3:22 says, "Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What if I don't feel saved?
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You said something really powerful and true. You said, "You will see the world for what it is." That is one of the major changes that occurs when the Holy...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How should we defend restoring generic masculine nouns & pronouns such as "man of God" in translations?
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I agree with you, Donna. Also, when one reads “man,” it’s often simply short for mankind. For ex: the “Son of man” designaties that Jesus is the son of a...