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What does the Bible say about oral sex?
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How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is a Christian Testimony?
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What is the location of the real Mount Sinai?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
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Hi, Jeremy. One other translation might shed some light on it: TLB Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan River, being urged by the Spirit out...
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Anonymous
Why was God’s glory so terrifying? (Psalm 29:7–9)
9 The voice of the Lord twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, “Glory!” 10 The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; ...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?
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Interestingly written, brother!
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Billy P Eldred
Can anyone help explain in full the meaning of Matthew 5:38-48?
I am not going to try to go line by line. Would take more time than I have right now and end up with the same summation. Rather, I am going to give you my...
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Jeremy Volland
Who are the seven spirits in front of the throne of God according to Rev. 1:4?
The Bible does not directly tell us who or what these seven spirits are, but we are given clues. “And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of...
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Jeremy Volland
Why do nativity scenes have the Wise Men? They didn't visit Jesus when He was in the manger.
Unfortunately, much of the popular images of Christmas do not line up with scripture. Three wise men? The number is not actually mentioned. Mary on a donkey?...
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Jeremy Volland
Do Baptists not believe in healing, that GOD does not heal today?
The term Baptist encompasses a lot of people and denominations with a wide range of beliefs. Whether a Baptist believes in healing will depend on which...
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Jeremy Volland
Is it wrong to use our own supplies or money to advance Jesus’ mission? (Matthew 10:9–10)
It is important to remember that these words were said to a specific group of people for a specific time. To these same people he later says: (35) And he...
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Donna Williams
Can anyone help explain in full the meaning of Matthew 5:38-48?
In these verses, Jesus was speaking to the Jews, who were under the law. He had made it clear that He did not come to destroy the law, but to fulfill it. The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why Is God Called "the Most High"?
Genesis 14:18-20 - “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) And he blessed him and said, ‘Blessed be Abra...
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by Jeremy Volland
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
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Just want to confirm that you meant "led by the devil" instead of something like 'tempted by the devil'.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the occult?
Occult means “hidden”. It covers practices that are not approved of by God e.g., astrology (Is. 47:13), and this was practiced by me and by the Babylonians...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does 'blessed are the merciful' mean?
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James, I ALWAYS like the answers given by James Kraft! Especially your answer here: "Amen Bro. God’s mercy does edure forever. It works the best when we show...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)
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Tim, you just cited a really famous verse in a classic sermon by Jonathan Edwards -- "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God - Deuteronomy 32:35" It's one of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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You are SO right, Mary, about us being NEEDY people! "Blest are the poor, whose spirits know their need; God’s heav’nly kingdom will be theirs indeed." "I...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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Hi Letty. You are so right about humility. "Blest are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty." --Watts
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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Yep, right on, Vincent. Blest are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty; Treasures of grace to them are giv’n, And crowns of joy laid up in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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"So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." This remark echoes the more common OT statements like Lev 19:2 or Deut 18:13: “you must be holy as...
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by Juliet Bravo
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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Excellent presentation on the context! I would like to add a couple points to help: Structurally, this is the culminating statement of the SoM's antithesis...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Gold Evangelist award!
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What is the occult?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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What is the occult?
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Where is a good place to start reading the Bible?
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What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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Justin Hale
What does it mean to be absent from the body?
Although the Holy Spirit is clearly addressing the death of the physical body in the phrase found in 2 Corinthians 5, (which I presume you are quoting), this...
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Justin Hale
What does it mean "the dead in Christ shall rise first" if to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord?
"Behold, I tell you a mystery: we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the...
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by Pamela Davis
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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In the above verse, “perfect” is translated in the Greek language to mean “complete”, and has nothing to do with the salvation of a person. As God is “...
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Anonymous
What does it mean to be "double-minded" ("those with divided loyalties", NLT)? (Psalm 119:113)
Samekh 113 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. (NIV) Samekh 113 I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
The temptation of Christ is found beginning in Matthew 4:1, Mark 1:12, and Luke 4:1. "The word for 'drove him out' [Mark 1:12] is ekballo (ἐκβάλλω). It’s a...
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John Appelt
What does it mean "the dead in Christ shall rise first" if to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord?
The question poses a dilemma. The usual explanation is that the believer’s soul departs to be with Christ, while the body is interred into the grave awaiting...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "power had gone out from him" mean?
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Andrew, I think you understand how the woman felt, desperate, frustrated, etc. This is also portrayed SO dramatically here: Watch The Chosen Season 3 Episode...
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What does "power had gone out from him" mean?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does Jesus mean when he said "can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them"?
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Good answer, DW! This scene with Jesus asking his twelve disciples this question ("can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them") is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was the woman who was bleeding for 12 years?
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Good answer, Jennifer, to Judith's question. Jesus' healing of this woman with a discharge of blood is portrayed SO dramatically here: Watch The Chosen...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the significance of the woman touching the hem of Jesus' garment when Jesus felt the power run out of him to heal her?
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Tim, I could not agree with you more, brother! This miracle Jesus performed is brought out SO dramatically here: Watch The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4: Clean,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus ask, "Who touched me?" when the woman with the hemorrhage was healed?
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Yes, Tim, you had a great answer. That scene is brought out SO dramatically here: Watch The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4: Clean, Part 1
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Can anyone help explain in full the meaning of Matthew 5:38-48?
Retaliation Matthew 5:38 Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth; 39 but I say unto you, That ye resist not with evil, ...
Matthew 5:38 - 48
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the value of a prayer meeting?
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I might add to that: go to a Bible Study, if you can find one today.
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
Luke 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? “Avenging (vindicatI got)...
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Roger Gibson
How did the Egyptian magicians turn their staffs into serpents?
As mentioned above, the magicians did not have the power to create life and put snakes in some sort of trance when they grabbed them by the head. The Power...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by the devil in Luke 4?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Does God love everyone or just Christians?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is the GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus read these specific verses from Isaiah when he spoke in the synagogue and why did he stop in the middle of second verse?
This is an interesting question, Alex! I think the reason Jesus stopped in the middle there was because the day of vengeance is yet future. Right at that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
As I see it, whatever happened to Jesus in the wilderness (including the fact that He submitted to the Holy Spirit's leading Him there for fasting; that He...