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  1. Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
  2. What does Zechariah 4:10 mean by "small beginnings" in a spiritual context?
  3. According to Psalm 79:9, what is the connection between God's mercy and His glory?
  4. Why would the Holy Spirit try to dissuade Paul from going to Jerusalem through these disciples?
  5. Is God's love conditional on us "doing" the right things or "believing" the right things?
  6. What is the Church of God? Is it a cult?
  7. When discussing the Bible, should we have more humility about our own views?
  8. What are the basic spiritual principles of this world?
  9. Why does John's Gospel contain Jesus' clearest claims to divinity, while Matthew, Mark, and Luke do not? If Jesus repeatedly made statements such as, "Before Abraham was, I AM," or "I and the Father are one," why don't the earlier Gospels mention it?


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Comment 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.

6 hours ago

Answer by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

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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Comment 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;...

8 hours ago

Comment 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 •...

8 hours ago

Answer 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?

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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Comment 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

11 hours ago

Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

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

What is the meaning of the “face of the deep”?

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Mr. Justin Hale. Today, still studying Job chapter 8, I was directed to read Jude 15. I see something very relevant to today's church. Looking back and...

14 hours ago

Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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 does the Bible say about interpreting it on our own?

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

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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Answer by 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...

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Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

Our presentation of God and the Gospel persuades no one. That's the beauty of the Holy Spirit's inner call on the human heart shredding all resistance and...

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Answer by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

Per the words of Jesus: Luke 10:25–28 — A religious expert asks, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus asks him what the Law says. The man...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What are the basic spiritual principles of this world?

What are the basic spiritual principles of this world? Galatians 4:3 Scriptural Explanation of These Principles External Religious Rules and Rituals Paul...

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Answer by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

Why is homosexuality so controversial?

I think part of the reason homosexuality is so controversial is that it's an issue affecting a relatively small minority of people. It's much easier to focus...

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Question by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

When discussing the Bible, should we have more humility about our own views?

Yes, everyone should study Scripture and seek truth. But I've changed many of my interpretations over the years as I study and grow. Should this make me humb...

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Comment by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

Is God's love conditional on us "doing" the right things or "believing" the right things?

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Kelli, thank you for such a thoughtful response. I appreciate your analogy because I'm also the father of four children. One of my sons has chosen to reject...

1 day ago

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

As citizens of heaven, what rights and protections do we have now on earth?

Good question, Doug M. I have a cousin named Doug M. Is this you, Doug? An ISBE entry (ISBE, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, my favorite Bible...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

As citizens of heaven, what rights and protections do we have now on earth?

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The pivotal moment occurs in Acts 16:37, where Paul declares to the officers, "They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and...

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

Why do some people support homosexuality?

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Praise God, kyle! Be encouraged in the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ! Tradition can be all over the place. The sins of them who trust in His name are...

1 day ago

Comment by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Is God's love conditional on us "doing" the right things or "believing" the right things?

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I think what needs to be clarified here is that there's a difference between God's unconditional love--which NEVER changes or fails--and His conditions...

1 day ago

Comment by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

Why do some people support homosexuality?

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Love it Danny! Especially love "I'm 71 years old. I ain't in the business of condemning anybody!" Made me smile!

1 day ago

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

Why is it so hard for Christians to accept even the most difficult passages when the entire Bible is accepted as God's word?

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These comments reveal a good reason why I hear "the world" say it doesn't see any difference in the people "who call themselves Christian" and everybody...

1 day ago

Comment by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

Is God's love conditional on us "doing" the right things or "believing" the right things?

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Thank you for taking the time to respond. I think we agree on something important: God's love comes first. John 3:16 begins with God's love for the world,...

1 day ago

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why was honey forbidden on the altar?

Why was honey forbidden on the altar? Why Honey Was Forbidden on the Altar Honey Ferments, and Fermentation Symbolised Corruption God commanded that no honey...

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

Why do some people support homosexuality?

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I believe same sex relationships are engaged by two people who were sinners long before they got into a same sex relationship, and if they withdraw...

1 day ago

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

Why do some people support homosexuality?

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God bless your honesty and integrity. There are people in my community, the African American community, who today ARE JUST LIKE the people you referred to as...

1 day ago

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

As citizens of heaven, what rights and protections do we have now on earth?

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... "Later, writing from Rome itself to the Philippians, who were proud of their own citizenship as members of a colonia, a reproduction on a small scale of...

1 day ago

Answer by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

How was having 42 children torn apart by bears a proportionate response to Elisha being called a "baldie"?

This is one of the problems with treating the Bible primarily as a modern history textbook. There are other possibilities besides trying to justify the story...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?

When I read this thread I think the person who asked the question meant something different than what was addressed. Of course, I could be wrong. I have...

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

Why is it so hard for many Christians to believe that what the bible says, is true?

Why is it so hard for Christians to believe the Bible? Why do Christians doubt what the Bible says? And then the real question in all of this: why is it, if...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why would the Holy Spirit try to dissuade Paul from going to Jerusalem through these disciples?

Why would the Holy Spirit try to dissuade Paul from going to Jerusalem through these disciples? The Holy Spirit's warnings in Acts 21:4 and Acts 21:10–11...

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Answer by Mikael Almon

Why would the Holy Spirit try to dissuade Paul from going to Jerusalem through these disciples?

It's evident that the Lord had other plans for Paul and He didn't want him to go to Jerusalem at that time. It's like how so many of us who are intent on...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?

What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23? John 20:23 ESV - 23: If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness...

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Answer by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

Why do some people support homosexuality?

I grew up in the South during the 1960s and 1970s. I remember when many sincere Christians and pastors used the Bible to defend segregation, oppose...

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Answer by kyle alfriend , Business owner.

Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?

I don’t believe the only faithful way to read the Bible is literally. In fact, insisting on a literal reading often obscures the very message the biblical...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

What does the Bible say about stress?

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Yes, I believe that excess stress can damage our health, disrupt our productivity, and diminish our ability to trust in God (Matthew 6:25).

2 days ago

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is "hesed" in the Old Testament?

What is "hesed" in the Old Testament? Hesed in the Old Testament is a Hebrew word that describes God's loyal, committed, and compassionate love, especially...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the story of the Old Testament?

What is the story of the Old Testament? The Old Testament tells how God created the world, formed humanity, and established a relationship with His people....

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What does it mean that the foolishness and weakness of God are wiser and stronger than men?

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Answer by Ainsley Chalmers

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

People are confused by the numerous claims to truth that different religions believe they have. Christianity is different in that it isn’t based solely on...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair

Has every prophecy in the Old Testament been fulfilled? Is every prophecy in the Old Testament about Jesus?

Dear Anonymous, Fulfilled Prophecies (Messianic) These are prophecies that Christians believe were fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus...

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