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  1. What does Philippians 2:5-9 mean for us regarding using him as an example?
  2. Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3
  3. Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6
  4. "Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"
  5. Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?
  6. Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
  7. What is the point of each word picture in Psalm 36:5-9?
  8. Where in scripture are there verses to support meeting the needs of a pastor?
  9. Did King David rape Bathsheba?
  10. Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?


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Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments?

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Comment by P H

Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?

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To think that God revealed himself to people from 2000BC until 95AD and never again after seems foolish. Does that mean the spiritual gift of prophecy simply...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What started Baal-worship during the wilderness wanderings (Ps 106:28-31)?

Psalm 106:28: They joined themselves also unto Ba’-al-pe’-or, and ate the sacrifice of the dead. At the beginning of creation, Cain and Abel, the sons of...

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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

Looking in my NKJV Nelson study Bible, the explanation is a copycat's error. However I looked in every other version I have and they all say the same thing....

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Did King David rape Bathsheba?

To me, the more accurate phrasing would be to say that David took advantage of Bathsheba based on his power as king and the disparity in their positions. The...

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Did King David rape Bathsheba?

Psalms 51:1 - 19

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What is the story of Abraham and Lot?

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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

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That is good. I did not know that Bible Hub had: Question and Answer Answering Tough Questions Thanks, brother!

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake?

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Remember this is a false accusation. Like: They say I’m hateful, just because I won’t back down from speaking God’s truth with love. They call me judgmental,...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake?

What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake? Matthew 5:11-12, New International Version: 11 “Blessed...

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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?

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Comment by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

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I found the following extended account to be a credible explanation: https://biblehub.com/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3

This phrase, “children” or “objects” of wrath in Ephesians 2:3 reminds us of the deep impact Adam's sin had on every one of us. Because of his choice, we...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why Is God called "king of kings"?

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Shirley, I see what you mean! And I love his alliteration, too, by the way. Thank you for including that.

3 days ago

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"

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Amen!, How very AMAZING IS GOD! HE IS AWSOME! May we remember, GRACE is not license!

3 days ago

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?

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Mark, I like your answer, and your alliteration: "Those in question of entering "the kingdom" ... I also have one: "It’s meant to wake up those who are...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?

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Yes, Paula, "personal relationship matters. Christ will say, 'I never knew you.' Not 'I once knew you,' but 'never.' This implies these people never truly...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?

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Savannah, nice and short and to the point! I like that! Also see Luke 6:46 – "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?" James 1:22 –...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is a benediction in the Bible?

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Other favorites of mine were/are 1 Corinthians 1:3 "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Corinthians 1:2...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?

My answer to this question won't be popular here but I think you, the one who asked this question, needs to read this. We do not own salvation. What we have...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

When will the tribulation begin?

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In other words, Pre-Tribulation View – The Church will be raptured before the seven-year Tribulation begins.

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What should I look for in a Christian boyfriend?

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"

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Yep, he broke several of God's 10 Commandments: #1 – "You shall have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20:3) #5 – "Honor your father and your mother."...

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Question by Anonymous
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Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

2 Samuel 10:18, says: “And the Syrians fled before Israel, and David killed 700 charioteers of the Syrians, and 40,000 horsemen, and wounded Shobach t...

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What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?

Lucifer was sent to do GOD’s will. He chose not to. As we age, we struggle with satan more and more. Our bodies weaken and our struggle continues. God and...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?

Salvation is by faith, but the 'goats' were depending on their works. They were what we might call "cultural Christians", playing the part but never actually...

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Why did Matthew become a tax collector?

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When will the tribulation begin?

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Comment by John Gaines

How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?

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I have already received my chip and it is just fine. I believe that Christians lie everyday and that technology can help hold them accountable.

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

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Acts 17:30–31 (NIV) announces to all: “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"

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I might add that David was married to Micah, Ahinoam, and Maacah, and Haggich, Abital, Eglah, then Bathsheba, and others and concubines.

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?

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It's obvious that we are journeying to a much better place. So let's do all the good we can, as long as we can, to and with whomever we can!

4 days ago

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6

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God told Joshua to do it. Horses at that time were for pulling chariots. These vehicles accompanied the infantry and carried a rider with a bow or a supply...

4 days ago

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

We can give as much as we like, but we're not going to impress God. We can show love for everyone in which we come into contact, and we still won't impress...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?

Such a good question, Suvitha! When you were in danger, maybe on the road. Maybe in the hospital. Maybe when your heart failed like mine did. I had a severe...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?

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Okay, Jean Judy. I think I hear you saying that God hates us. I think... I deduce that from your statement that 'God provided a substitute, His Son Jesus to...

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Comment by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What’s the history of our modern day Bible?

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I have found the following discussions at conciliarpost.com highly useful with regard to this question:...

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How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?

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What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5

As indicated in the cited verse from Ecclesiastes, God DID originally make man "upright". However, humans were also given free will, with the power to obey...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3

Prior to receiving the saving gift of faith in Christ through the working of the Holy Spirit, all humans (as sinners from birth by nature) are subject to...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?

Multiple passages from Scripture (Psalm 104:15, for one example) speak of wine in a positive sense as a gift from God to man. However the dregs or lees are a...

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Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?

Psalms 75:8 “For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, ...

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