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

What did Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 13:8 "whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away?"

Ephesians 3:17 - 19: "So that Christ may live in your hearts through faith, and then planted in love and built on love, with all God's Holy people you will...

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

What sort of things should be in Christian wedding/marriage vows?

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I agree; "marriage is a picture of Christ and His church." It's a picture of Jesus being one with the PERSON He indwells. It isn't only a picture of Jesus...

June 14 2022

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

When one marries one makes a vow to love cherish and obey. The Bible seems to speak against vow making. Therefore should we not make the marriage vows?

I don't think the question is should we or should we not make vows in a marriage ceremony. I think the question should be, 'Does making a vow to love, honor,...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is a Christian?

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One of my favorite salvation verses in the bible is Romans 6:23: For the penalty of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ...

June 14 2022

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What does the bible say about loving one's spouse?

June 14 2022

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

What did Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 13:8 "whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away?"

I would say that Paul is expressing the idea that, in the context of eternity (when time no longer exists and we are forever in God's presence), knowledge...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the Israel Bible?

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You're welcome, Murray. I see that our local library does not have it.

June 13 2022

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When a married couple is fasting, is it a sin to make love?

June 13 2022

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What is the whore of Babylon / mystery Babylon?

June 13 2022

Comment by Ebie Loveline

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

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Very powerful answer. Let’s keep on building his kingdom. Thanks to pastor Elvis in Ghana, who make me to search for this scripture. Pastor Elvis, your...

June 13 2022

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

What happened on each of the days of Creation?

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Nils, your explanation is excellent. The Bible was written by people inspired by the Holy Spirit. The stages of creation are described by an earthly...

June 13 2022

Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

What is the Israel Bible?

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Thanks Jack, I think I might try to get one too. Regards, Murray.

June 13 2022

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

As a Christian what should I do, if anything, if I know of an illegal immigrant in my country?

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“Releasing known criminals into society for political reasons." I don't believe anyone does that. I believe there are people in power who have the same heart...

June 13 2022

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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Any curse must fall on the person committing the violation. Otherwise it is grossly unfair. Sometimes, it can be hereditary. If so, then all descendents...

June 13 2022

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

How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?

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A daily devotional. The scripture of the day. I know by experience that this way takes root very quickly. You read the scripture, asking yourself what this...

June 13 2022

Comment by Todd Rushing

Where in the Bible is it first mentioned marriage should be a union of one man and one woman?

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Genesis 2:24 is the first mention of marriage. "For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife, and the two shall...

June 13 2022

Answer by John Appelt

Did Jesus celebrate Hanukkah?

In the Bible, Hanukkah is not mentioned by name, but it is found one time in John 10:22, the “Feast of Dedication.” This is the same as Hanukkah, an 8-day...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is a Christian?

What is a Christian? “A Christian is one who makes it easier for other people to believe in God.” That is, he tells people how he became a Christian, and he...

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Is Jesus Michael the Archangel?

June 12 2022

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If the Jewish people do not offer animal sacrifices, how do they believe they can receive forgiveness from God?

June 12 2022

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

Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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Adam and Eve are special; they will never lose their distinction as the first. The first to sin, procreate, walk and talk with God, etc. Were they the first...

June 12 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why were those mentioned in Ezra 2:59 not able to prove their genealogy?

This is an interesting question, Elisabeth! We don’t know for sure. All we know is that the Jewish leaders had already rejected the professed Jews who had...

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What did Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 13:8 "whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away?"

8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.

1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

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Nice to know, Shirley. Thanks for the info.

June 12 2022

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is Pascal's Wager?

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Your friend misunderstands Pascal's wager. (Also one needs to read the full argument in Pensees, not Wikipedia summations.) Pascal isn't saying or even...

June 12 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What would be some good things to say to lead someone into a gospel conversation?

Across the globe, this is the most effective thing you can say in order to start a conversation: "Hello." In whatever language you speak, your “hello” could...

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

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

Comment:
Jack, Jude, with its 25 verses, has a thirty-page commentary by McGee!

June 12 2022

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

Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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Mr Heck, Ham, Noah's son saw his father naked and drunk and laughed at him; it wasn't his grandson Caanan as you say. You write that he was "guilty of a...

June 12 2022

Comment by Jamie Gerrard , Moral Government Theology

Does questioning God demonstrate a lack of faith?

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Sometimes when we don't understand something we question it, and sometimes we can be led somewhere and not understand, but this is where we need to remember...

June 12 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the Israel Bible?

This is a great question, Murray, because I have been looking for just such a book. I have a Hebrew Bible, or at least I can access a Hebrew Bible anytime I...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

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Glad you do love Vernon McGee, too, Shirley. No, I have not read his commentary on Jude, but now since you've mentioned it, I surely will!!

June 12 2022

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Who is being "taken" in Matthew 24:40-41 ...?

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I believe I first heard these words at Scottsdale Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona.

June 12 2022

Answer by John Appelt

Why does Jesus in Mark 2:25-26 refer to the high priest as Abiathar, but in 1 Samuel 21 the high priest is named Ahimelek?

According to I Samuel 21:1, David went to Ahimelech the priest and asked for bread, but in Mark 2:26, Jesus speaking about the same incident, indicated that...

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Comment by john kishpaugh

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

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I borrow some from Bishop Barron (Word on Fire). "The story of the conversation with the Syrophoenician woman is one of those famously problematic passages...

June 12 2022

Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

In married sex, what is OK with God?

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This is brilliant, funny and so true!

June 12 2022

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Comment by Donna Williams

If you have sex before marriage should you get re-baptized once you get married?

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Vincent: May I say that what you have shared is not based on biblical truth, but is based on what you have been taught in the Catholic religion. Being...

June 12 2022

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

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

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Yes Jack! I love J. Vernon McGee. I have teachings by Him. We used to use him when we had prayer group/Bible study ! Have you read his commentary on Jude???...

June 12 2022

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

How were people saved before the giving of the law?

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The blood sacrifice of animals carried out under the old covenant with God was a part of the process of a remnant of mankind being reconciled to God. God has...

June 12 2022

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

How were people saved before the giving of the law?

Before the giving of the law people were saved the same as after the giving of the law. There is no ambiguity in scripture of how we are gifted with eternal...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does God continue to give me His grace, even though I don't realize or use the grace He has given me?

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Matthew 7:21-23 If works could save us, then Jesus died in vain. They trusted in their works. Not John 6:40 and John 6:29. Romans 6:23 For the penalty of sin...

June 12 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is Pascal's Wager?

I have a good friend at work who professes to be a Christian. But this week when he asked me how I was, I told him, "Living in certainty -- because I know...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us? It was because of the imputation of Adam's sin to his posterity, in the first place. The...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

In married sex, what is OK with God?

I'll not try to deal with any sexual aides or sex toys. But one thing is always in order: If you want to be happy, healthy, successful, and live longer, give...

June 11 2022 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Who were the Arameans?

The Arameans were the people of Syria. The name for Syria, Aram (“highlands”), is prominent in the Bible, but in the description of it, no part of the land...

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Comment by S B

Why would the Gerasene people beg Jesus to leave their region after He cast the demons into the pigs?

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The swine were more intelligent than the demons who entered them, the latter believing that they could find a new home in the animals while not being cast...

June 11 2022

Answer by Murray Runge

Why is Bible memorization important?

"The Armor of God is our protection against Satan's attacks. Every piece of armor listed in Ephesians 6:14-17 is a defensive weapon except the sword of the...

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Answer by Donna Williams

Why wasn’t Cain given capital punishment for the murder he committed?

I believe that this narrative depicts the grace and the mercy of God. This incident occurred before the moral law was given by Moses, the prophet of God. But...

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Answer by Murray Runge

Does God continue to give me His grace, even though I don't realize or use the grace He has given me?

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26. We cannot 'use' God's free gift of grace. We must repent (turn from) a...

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