Why did the psalmist compare God to a bird? (Psalm 91:4)
Why did the psalmist compare God to a bird? (Psalm 91:4) Context, Psalm 91:3-4 "For he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the location of the real Mount Sinai?
Exodus 4:19 And the Lord said unto Moses in Mid’-i-an, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life. Moses, when he fled from...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does the Holy Spirit work with me?
One of the ways that the Holy Spirit works with us is that He prays for us. That is, He helps us pray. I believe He did this with the apostle Paul. In fact,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?
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Amen, Mark. Your answer to the OP's question is not an argument; your comments to Ezekiel's post is an argument. But I'm glad he squeezed a good exegesis of...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What was the psalmist's problem (Psalm 42:3-4)?
What was the psalmist's problem in Psalm 42:3-4? Psalm 42:1-4 says "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who was the woman who poured expensive perfume mentioned in Matthew 26:6-13?
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Fantastic examination of the facts as presented! Wow, thank you!
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to have a heart after the heart of God?
What does it mean to have a heart after the heart of God? 1 Samuel 13:14 "But now thy kingdom shall not continue: Jehovah hath sought him a man after his own...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be pure in heart?
What does it mean to be pure in heart? Matt 5:8 The "pure in heart" are blessed (Matthew 5:8) because they shall see God, an intimate reward for having...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should a Christian be a member of a secret society?
Should a Christian be a member of a secret society? Most Christian traditions and theologians advise against joining secret societies, arguing that oaths of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?
Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat? A Christian's primary allegiance belongs to Jesus Christ and his kingdom, which transcends earthly...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should a Christian take anti-depressants or other mental health medicines?
Should a Christian take antidepressants or other mental health medicines? Sadly, for some, medication is a temporary aspect of a treatment plan. They might...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about worldliness?
What does the Bible say about worldliness? James and John both emphasise that it is not merely a problem to act or think in a worldly way; rather,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about selfishness?
What does the Bible say about selfishness? The Bible presents selfishness as a destructive sin rooted in pride that opposes God's character of love. It urges...
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by Michelle Strange
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Aurel - here is another article about this to back up what you are saying, and it makes sense when you take the whole of the Word, not just little bits and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about abuse?
What does the Bible say about abuse? We see these condemned in the Bible, and guilt is assigned to the abuser: Using power to oppress others is condemned...
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Who is King James of the KJV Bible?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is conditional election?
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The unconditional election doctrine is the view that those who come to Christ had been chosen by God before the foundation of the world. This implies that...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is conditional election?
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The unconditional election doctrine is the view that those who come to Christ had been chosen by God before the foundation of the world. This implies that...
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Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
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Good work!
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Who was the woman who poured expensive perfume mentioned in Matthew 26:6-13?
In Matthew's case, the incident took place in Bethany at the house of one Simon, the leper. (v.7). The incident is elsewhere captured in Mark 14:3-9 where...
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Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
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Thanks for your feedback. I meant 2 Corinthians 9:7. I have revised the article accordingly.
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it?
Is lust a sin in and of itself, or is it only a sin if it leads to a sinful act? I think 'lust' in its primary role defines a sinful desire. The first...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a Christian Testimony?
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Greg Buchanan's testimony that I just mentioned in my previous comment can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxmkczQfq58
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a Christian Testimony?
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A powerful example of a Christian testimony came up in our church service just before a man was baptized. He shared the following: Making Jesus my priority...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
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Good answer, Pastor Ezekiel! You said, "They cite 1 Corinthians 8-9as evidence that giving is a free will practice for believers." Did you mean 1 Corinthians...
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, homemaker, caretaker of my sister and brother.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is justification?
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This translation words it better: ESV "yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is justification?
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Justification by faith is explained here: "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have...
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Nelson De Los Santos
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
In the Dark Ages the Catholic Church used tithing initially and rebranded it later with alms to build their Cathedrals and establish domain. The Muslims in...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to guard the Word of God?
What does it mean to guard the Word of God? 2 Timothy 1:14 In 2 Timothy 1:14, to "guard the good deposit" (the Word of God/Gospel) means to protect,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to guard your heart?
What does it mean to guard your heart? Proverbs 4:23 says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." These words of wisdom...
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Timothy Maas
Does repentance prevent catastrophies (Joel 2:12-14)?
I would express it by first noting that the greatest catastrophe that any individual can (or could) experience would be eternal separation from God, which...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does 1 Thess.1:3 define faith as a work?
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Thanks Jack! I do need to be more cognizant of my phrasing though!
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by Truth Finder
Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
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Gambling breaks the 2nd greatest commandment: to love your neighbor as yourself. It works ill against your neighbor by stealing his or her money if you win...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was it impossible for Jeremiah to resist God's call (Jeremiah 20:9)?
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Have you heard the song by Elevation Worship (2023), Shirley? I heard it streaming from my church, timestamp is 10:17...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):
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In fact, God's power is so great and incomparable that the prophet Jeremiah says this in Jeremiah 10:11 "Thus shall you say to them: 'The gods who did not...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is Jesus greater than all the other great people in history?
How is Jesus greater than all the other great people in history? The Bible tells us that Jesus is greater than all other historical figures because He IS...
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Why did Jesus refuse to answer the false charges (Mark 14:61)?
The short answer is, so that the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7 would be fulfilled in every detail. Longer: Because He knew it was the Father's Will. Remember, He...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
I believe that this is explained in John 6:35-39. John 6:37: "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does 1 Thess.1:3 define faith as a work?
No, Roger. Faith produces work. Love produces labor. Hope produces steadfast endurance. As Barnes notes regarding love, “labor of love” refers to labor...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 14:28? "Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me,...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
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Thank you. I try to be as clear and concise as I can.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does 1 Thess.1:3 define faith as a work?
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Mark, remarkable answer! At first I didn't understand your second sentence. But over night I looked at it again. The sentence "No, in the sense of having to...
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Donna Williams
Why did Jesus refuse to answer the false charges (Mark 14:61)?
Dear Anonymous, the scripture doesn't give us a clear reason why Jesus didn't answer; however, I believe it's safe to say, that it wasn't the Father's will...
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Donna Williams
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
The word "kept," simply means in the Greek, "observe". I believe Jesus was talking about, how the disciples believed the word that the Father gave Him to...