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  1. What is the significance of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?
  2. Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
  3. What kind of oath did David make? (1 Samuel 20:3)
  4. What is considered a marriage abandonment according to the Bible?
  5. What is the meaning of Leviticus 19 verse 28, "Thou shalt not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourself"??
  6. Does God help us out of ALL our troubles (Psalm 34:17)?
  7. What is an "allotment" in reference to what the tribes of Israel were given in Joshua 13:33?
  8. How do you personally express praise to God? Is He your strength in daily life?"
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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

If God is so forgiving, and he forgives everyone of their sins, why is there a judgment day?

Good question. I loved my theology classes at Arizona Bible College in Phoenix, Arizona and then too at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. So much...

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

What does “peacemaker” mean in Matthew 5:9?

Good question. Step 1 is to "initiate a private meeting with the person involved to address the issue directly. This first step is crucial for fostering...

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Comment by Brandon C

Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?

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I know a lot, including this: I have been prayed for, and prayed for the past 40 years, and I am still not healed, nor others. So it all depends on God's...

January 12 2025

Comment by Kimberly Marrone

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

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Your thinking is sound.

January 12 2025

Answer by Danny Hickman

What does it mean that Jesus came by water and blood in 1 John 5:6?

This question is asked and many will begin to look all over the Bible for the answer. People will guess things like this: The soldier pierced Jesus' side...

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Comment by Philip Davies

What is the Great Tribulation?

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The issue becomes clear when you realise that the disciples asked TWO questions of Jesus: 1) When will Jerusalem be destroyed? 2) What is the sign of your...

January 11 2025

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Comment by Steve Dyke

How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?

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It seems that most answers have missed the fact that before they sinned, Adam and Eve were not aware that they were naked. As such, I believe that in their...

January 11 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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Hi Jennifer, Thanks for the clarification. I agree that there is nothing we can do to earn salvation and that as believers we grow in our faith. Thanks...

January 11 2025

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

Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)

Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20) In Matthew 8:20, Jesus tried to put off a scribe who wanted to follow him. He did...

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

Can an unmarried man and woman living together and having a sexual relationship go to heaven if they love each other but do not marry?

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God draws a firm line against casual and illicit sex. Here's another type of sin, but the seriousness of sin involving sex can be clearly seen: Genesis 26:6...

January 11 2025

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

What does it mean that Jesus came by water and blood in 1 John 5:6?

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I don't believe 1 John 5:6 is telling us the details of how Mary's deliverance of the baby Jesus went down. That makes the scripture about Mary, if it is...

January 11 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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Hi Tony Flores, Jesus is not the Law. The Law came from God but God is much more than the Law. The Word is more than the Law. The Law was given to the...

January 11 2025

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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Salvation being a process doesn't mean people "earn it." Nor does the fact we are being saved and will be saved conflict with the fact we have been saved....

January 11 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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Hi Al Mari, You mentioned that salvation is a process. Biblically, it is the result of one repenting and acknowledging Jesus’ atonement (payment) for our...

January 11 2025

Comment by Peter Jackson

When God flooded the earth, was the Garden of Eden also destroyed?

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Thanks for the use of Strongs Numbers

January 11 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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No, it is not that people do not want to keep the Law, it is a matter of what the Bible teaches. While Jesus lived among His people, they were still under...

January 11 2025

Comment by Conrad Derrick

If Christ emptied Himself of deity while on earth, then how could He be God?

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I am confused. If Christ emptied himself and did not claim to be fully divine and fully human, then how can we say he was both fully human and fully divine?...

January 11 2025

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?

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Yep, hated can mean overlook, pass over, or love less (Luke 14:26.) There's an excellent book, the Edomite Enigma, that dives into this by Jonathan Williams....

January 11 2025

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

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The Christian receives the Spirit when God immerses him or her into the death of Christ and raises him or her to new life in Christ (Rom 6:4, Col 2:12, I Pet...

January 11 2025

Answer by Gerald W

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

It's not really a statement of redundancy, but rather a pleonasm- a figure of speech. Stating that such suggests there is a 'non-born' again Christian is...

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January 11 2025

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?

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God never hated Esau. The Hebrew word that is commonly translated as "hated" is in fact best translated "overlooked". There was nothing intrinsic in Jacob...

January 10 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

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Hi Robert Hibbard, Thank you for your response. I believe to be born again means that one obtains a spiritual birth of the Holy Spirit. The first birth is...

January 10 2025

Comment by no so

How does Jesus define killing and murder in the New Testament?

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Regarding self-defense: Christ taught: Resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And Christ Himself...

January 10 2025

Comment by no so

How does Jesus define killing and murder in the New Testament?

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Blake, you are correct that IS what Christ IS saying, but John is ALSO correct that the stoning of the woman WAS a VALID legally sanctioned killing, yet...

January 10 2025

Answer by Merle Mullet , A farmer bears witness to the miracle of life each spring

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

Jesus was stating a simple truth. Without the spirit of God drawing men to himself, no-one could be saved. But salvation is more than being drawn by the...

January 10 2025 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

I would simply like to express my opinion that the term "born again Christian" is redundant. Using the term "born again Christian" suggests there is such a...

January 10 2025 1 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can we know that the Bible is inspired, infallible, and inerrant?

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Good News Translation of Galatians 3:16 -- Now, God made his promises to Abraham and to his descendant. The scripture does not use the plural "descendants,"...

January 10 2025

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

How can we know that the Bible is inspired, infallible, and inerrant?

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"Paul Believed in Verbal Inspiration: "Paul based an argument upon the fact that a particular word in the Old Testament is singular and not plural. Writing...

January 10 2025

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

How can we know that the Bible is inspired, infallible, and inerrant?

God, who is considered perfect and truthful, inspired the authors of the Bible to write down His message, thus guaranteeing its accuracy in the original...

January 10 2025 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?

Christians all have a need to study and meditate on the Bible. I know I do! We should read and study the Bible because it is God's word to us, providing...

January 10 2025 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

When will the tribulation begin?

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Sure, discussion tab if you'd like :-) As for the Rapture, though it's possible there's a gap of time between the dead rising and our transformation, I...

January 09 2025

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

When will the tribulation begin?

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Right, and I agree that Israel and the Body of Christ are separate entities in prophecy. Thank you as well! And IMHO, we're watching the Ten Kingdoms form...

January 09 2025

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

When will the tribulation begin?

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Thanks Paula! I like the chart, but disagree with a few details (imagine that..lol) regarding timing of certain prophetic events for Israel. However, the...

January 09 2025

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

When will the tribulation begin?

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Here is a chart I made that might interest you as well, Mark: https://tgnt.faith/downloads/charts/Tribulation.jpg

January 09 2025

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

When will the tribulation begin?

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Thank you Mark! All glory to God of course :-)

January 09 2025

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

When will the tribulation begin?

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Paula, I haven't considered a gap of time between the "catching away" of the church, and the signing of the 7 year treaty. It makes sense that there is...

January 09 2025

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

As John 6:44 should not be studied in isolation from its context, let's look at the audience, surrounding discourse, and Jesus' own explanation. Audience: In...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

As John 6:44 should not be studied in isolation from its context, let's look at the audience, surrounding discourse, and Jesus' own explanation. Audience: In...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?

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Bible centered believers will not pray to the dead. They will never assign divinity to a person other than members of the Holy Trinity. Praying to Mary or to...

January 09 2025

Answer by David Heckman

What is the real number of the Disciples sent forth by Jesus Christ- 70 or 72?

I have been a proponent of 72, based largely on the 12 (Luke 9) + 72 (Luke 10) = 84 = 7 (completion) * 12 (tribes); however, I then came across this and am...

January 09 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Merle Mullet , A farmer bears witness to the miracle of life each spring

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

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Free will is an important doctrine. It explains the reality of evil co-existing with the simple truth so beautifully expressed in Ezekiel 33.11 "I [God] have...

January 09 2025

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January 08 2025

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

How can the wickedness of the wicked come to an end?

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But there's hope for ultimate victory of good over evil: By stating that God will "establish the just," the verse conveys a message that despite temporary...

January 08 2025