How can we learn to pray from Psalm 143?
After reading Psalm 143 my opinion is as follows: I love to read the Psalms, as when I am down I can be encouraged and built up by reading how God helped...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What can we learn about Jehovah from Psalm 17?
After reading Psalm 17, my opinion is as follows: A prayer for protection “You have examined my heart” (3) “In the shadow of your wings” (8) David who wrote...
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by Isaya Bitware
Who are the 99 and who is the 1 in the parable of the lost sheep?
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Okay, all of this makes sense, but then my 2 questions are: you said that Jesus brings them back into the flock, but scripture doesn't say that, so where...
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Donna Williams
What can we learn about Ezra and his character from verse 10?
We see that Ezra was a man who revered God and kept the commandments of the LORD (Yahweh). Not only did he keep the commandments of the LORD, but he also was...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about racism, prejudice, and discrimination?
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I liked your answer, Ainsley! A good movie about racism that I just saw is called, "Remember the Titans." The film's primary message of valuing a person...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
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Hi Frank Scimeca, Having been a Roman Catholic myself, I agree with what you said. When someone points out that people pray to Mary, the Roman Catholic...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What can we learn from Luke in Acts about salvation?
After reading the account mentioned by Luke in Acts Chapter 13 - 38-39, my opinion based on what I read is as follows: Be it known unto you therefore,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What can we learn about Ezra and his character from verse 10?
After reading the Book of Ezra, my opinion is the following: Ezra 7:10 - For Ezra had settled his heart, to study the law of Yahweh and to do [it],—and to...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does the prophecy of Isa 11:2 that 'the Spirit of the LORD will rest on him' mean?
Isaiah 11:2: And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge...
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TIMOTHY OWEN-SMITH
Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?
It is interesting to notice that Saul has already lied to Samuel about the loot and blamed his Israelite Soldiers. He was fully aware of his disobedience. He...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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Mark Vestal, I think Paul is warning seekers to not be deceived, because saved believers cannot lose their salvation. Although saved believers can be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What good quality or qualities did the Bereans have in Acts 17:11 that so many churches name themselves after the Bereans?
When I pastored the church in Genoa City, Wisconsin for 7 years (the Genoa City Bible Church which has since become Anchor Baptist Church), we had another...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can we recognize the voice of God?
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This is a good word!! This is the way the Word is to be taught!! Excellent!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can we recognize the voice of God?
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We are supposed to be servants of the LORD. When we are born again of the Spirit of truth, we are then called into God's service as followers of the Son of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do you fear the Lord when you love Him?
In my opinion on the subject after reading the scriptures, I comment with the following: How do you fear the Lord when you love Him? Fearing the Lord: For a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Was Adam the first man?
Regarding the question, the Bible says in Genesis Chapter 1:26-27: And God went on to say: “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness, and let...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
Was Saint Peter the first Pope? Some religions would say yes—but what does the Bible actually say about Peter? Peter is considered the first Pope in Roman...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who are the 99 and who is the 1 in the parable of the lost sheep?
In my opinion after reading the account please note the following: The Pharisees and scribes notice that such individuals—people whom they consider unworthy—...
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Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter to the Lord?
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What does it mean for God to deliver us?
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Is it wrong to attend two (or more) different churches?
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How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Hello Jack and Jeffrey! Yes, we work our salvation that is within us "out" to others...with "fear and trembling" of what would happen to them if they were to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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Brother George, thanks!
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What can we learn about Ezra and his character from verse 10?
10 For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel. How was he an example to follow?
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by Isaya Bitware
Who are the 99 and who is the 1 in the parable of the lost sheep?
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I see what you mean, thank you.
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What is the Hebrew Roots movement?
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Hi Allen Dicker, I am glad that you believe that Jesus (Yeshua) is the Messiah and that He died for your sins. Regarding Judaism, I am not sure what you...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Hi Mark, thanks for your thoughts. I completely agree with you that salvation is entirely God’s work and not dependent on our own righteousness. Our...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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I appreciate your views and comments - All religions do have their own interpretation of Bible verses and I appreciate yours: biblical interpretation is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do people die?
The Bible’s answer to why people die: It’s natural to wonder why people die, especially when we lose someone close to us. The Bible says: “The sting...
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What does it mean in Revelation 22:4 that believers will ‘see His face’?
3 No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. 4 They will see his fac...
Revelation 22:1 - 21
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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Brother Jack, You and all our brethren may share anything I write.
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Jeannette Shields
, Mom of three
Is someone a born again Christian if they say they’ve “always loved Jesus" instead of “receiving Jesus as their Lord and Savior “?
I grew up in a Christian church that used the words “You need to receive Jesus as your Lord & Savior". Now I have gotten to know 2 people who say they’ve...
John 3:16
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the false prophet of the end times?
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Most Bible teachers see Moses and Elijah (or possibly Elijah and Enoch) as the two witnesses for God (Rev 11:3-12), not symbolic of Satan’s forces.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we carry the death of Jesus in our bodies (2 Corinthians 4:10)?
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Very good, Vera!
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Ezekiel's wife die?
(Read Ezekiel 24:15-18.) Why was the prophet to display no grief when his wife died? To show how stunned the Jews would be at the destruction of Jerusalem,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Jesus have to die?
Based on Christian theology, Jesus died to atone for humanity's sins, reconciling people with God and offering the promise of eternal life. Christians...
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Billy P Eldred
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
When we ponder questions like this, we need to first understand that God's ways are beyond our ways. Man cannot fathom the infinity of God nor have the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?
Interesting question: I lived in the Middle East for four years and spoke to an Arab prince about this point: What I did was highlight that as a Christian, I...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do we minister unto the Lord?
How do we minister unto the Lord? To minister unto the Lord means to serve and give worship directly to God, not for personal benefit but out of reverence...
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How is God a shield? (Psalm 84:11)
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3? Plowshares: These are the steel blades of a plow used to cut the soil and prepare the land for...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35? Those words recorded at Ezekiel 48:35 are the final words of Ezekiel’s...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What about those who never hear the gospel (Romans 10:14-15)?
What about those who never hear the gospel (Romans 10:14-15)? However, how will they call on him in whom they have not put faith? How, in turn, will they put...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?
Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs? After my research I have noted the following: Jehovah’s Witnesses are not a cult. Rather, we are...
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If Adam and Eve hadn't sinned, introducing death into creation, wouldn't the world have gotten overpopulated?
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Who are the 99 and who is the 1 in the parable of the lost sheep?
In my opinion, the ninety-nine represent people who are not characterized by egregious or obvious sin of which they need to repent (or, in the imagery of the...