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  1. Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?
  2. What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?
  3. What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?
  4. How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1
  5. What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?
  6. How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
  7. Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
  8. How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?
  9. What can we learn about the Day of the Lord from the book of Joel?
  10. How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?


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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?

What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers? Philippians 1:3-6 says "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?

What Does "Abide in Him" Mean in the Context of 1 John 2:6? 1 John 1:2-6 says "Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who...

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What was Saul’s obsession with David in the Bible?

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

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Jack, thanks for your feedback. Correction done.

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

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

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Excellent answer, Ezekiel. When you said this, didn't you mean 1 Thessalonians 4:14? "This is the reason that 1 Corinthians 4:14 speaks of Christ coming with...

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Jesus said, "You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves..." (Mk 9:50 NLT). What are they?

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

What is the difference between obedience and disobedience?

Good question, Beth! I will try to answer your question mainly from the context that you provided (John 14:23). By context, I mean the exact Bible book that...

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Answer by Truth Finder

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

The position of the human body at death resembles that of a person engaging in sleep. This is merely a euphemism. The spirit either returns to the Father if...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16 says: "But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have...

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

What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?

This is a key biblical promise. Philippians 1:6: The assurance that "he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion". Wiersbe frequently used...

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What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?

Especially Philippians 1:3-6 KJV 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy...

Philippians 1:3 - 11

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What can we learn about the Day of the Lord from the book of Joel?

Especially Joel 2:11-13 ESV 11 The Lord utters his voice before his army, for his camp is exceedingly great; he who executes his word is powerful. For the d...

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

Were Adam and Eve saved?

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I tend to think they were forgiven, also. They were covered by "bloody skins," which must have been shocking! Plus, they really were "infants" or newborns....

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Question by Anonymous
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Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

"Fallen asleep" literally means that the believer would stay unconscious until Jesus comes back. Or is it a euphemism, that the body "sleeps" while the spiri...

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What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

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How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?

Proverbs 10:23 New International Version 23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. English Stan...

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

What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

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It's fitting, Jack! I like your sermon example from Martha Snell Nicholson also.

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

Is there such a thing as a modern day prophet?

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Today is Billy Graham's birthday. Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationBilly Graham Evangelistic Association: Eight years ago today, on Feb. 21, 2018, Billy...

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

What can we learn from Psalm 61:1-5 where David asks God to lead him?

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Hear one of my favorite songs on this from Scripture Memory Fellowship Psalm 61:1-4 ESV (From their album, 'For You Are Wtih Me')...

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

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

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A good song that God is using to help me memorize 1 John 3:14 is 1 John 3:14-16 (ESV) 2:16 SwordGrip: New Testament Play on Spotify Google it!

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Comment by Bernard Suide

Who was Simon the Leper?

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I agree that Simon was not a leper at the time of the dinner, but that he was likely healed by Jesuys at some time prior to the dinner.

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

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

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Michael, I liked 4. Are you obedient to God's Word? (1 John 2:3-5) 5. Does your life indicate you love God rather than the world? (1 John 2:15) 6. Is your...

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

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

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The Bible says in James 2:19,"You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!" So believing in God's existence is not what the...

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Comment by Ann Waldron

What should a Christian wife do if her husband leaves her and refuses to reconcile?

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You can see that the Bible states clearly in Corinthians that God said that if the wife leaves, she should seek restoration, and it doesn’t say anything...

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

How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)

Psalm 119:11 says: "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." Psalm 119:11-13 (ESV) states: "I have stored up your word in my...

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Comment by Andrew Lewis

What was the spirit of God hovering over?

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In truth, when it says darkness was upon the face of the waters, darkness is a metaphor for God’s “unseeness." It has nothing to do with Satan or evil and...

9 days ago

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

What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?

God told the prophet Joel to proclaim this among the nations: "Prepare for war! Wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near, let them come up....

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Answer by Lawrence Northeast

Why did God also destroy animals in the Flood?

I think an often overlooked aspect to this question is that the flood and total destruction outside of the provision of the ark is a type or shadow of the...

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

What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

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What do you think of the opening stanza of Charles Wesley's hymn: 1 Jesus, my Advocate above, My Friend before the throne of love, If now for me prevails thy...

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

What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1

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Good answer, Mark! What do you think of the opening stanza of Charles Wesley's hymn: 1 Jesus, my Advocate above, My Friend before the throne of love, If now...

9 days ago

Answer by Reddit User , Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs

When God destroys the earth with fire, how will there be a new earth?

I'm going to reasonably assume that you meant to reference Revelation 21:1 and not the previous chapter. That being said, in the first overthrowing of the...

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Comment by Eva Vo

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

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Your answer points 1 through 9 seem like a good, thorough solution harmonizing the Matthew and Luke accounts, I find. I will keep them and think them through...

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Comment by Ceasar Brantley

How old was Esther when she became Queen?

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The likelihood of Xerxes being Esther's husband is higher because Mordecai may have been removed from the exile about 3-4 generations. The phraseology...

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Answer by John Michelle , https://nyweeklyinfo.co.uk/

Who was the woman who poured expensive perfume mentioned in Matthew 26:6-13?

The woman who poured expensive perfume in Matthew 26:6-13 is traditionally understood to be Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus. Her act of...

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

Will you go to heaven if you live with someone out of wedlock?

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Whether God saves a person has nothing to do with their living arrangements or marital status. Whether the Holy Spirit is sent to live with a person has...

11 days ago

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

Why was Nehemiah successful in convincing the people this time?

I have chosen this from the ESV because a favorite song of mine uses it to bring out these 3 good leadership techniques. The lyrics are these: 17 Then I said...

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

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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"It is for our benefit, but we are enacting the will of G-d, our Creator, for only He has the right to take life and the majestic ability to give it." So do...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?

To me the simple answer to this question is NO! The why is what gets a bit hard to digest. All of the commands of God fit into two categories: The first...

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

Why was Nehemiah successful in convincing the people this time?

I would guess that Nehemiah saw the destruction and had only a few men with him. He kept quiet about what his God had revealed to him. Lastly, he went under...

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

Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?

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Will we remember and live with our children and family in the new Heaven? I think this song answers this: The song I'm referring to is "That Glad Reunion...

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

Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?

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Danny, I love this song. The song I'm referring to is "That Glad Reunion Day" (often listed as performed by Gaither, Hilton Griswold, and James Blackwood in...

11 days ago

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What are the laws of God mentioned in Psalms 119:1?

What are the Laws of God mentioned in Psalm 119:1? Psalm 119:1-8 says: Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the Lord! 2 Blessed are...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

How are angels "ministering spirits" (Hebrews 1:14)?

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Jack, thanks for your feedback. I meant to say Hebrews. Apologies for that. Correction done.

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Answer by Donna Williams

Why was Nehemiah successful in convincing the people this time?

The three points to answer your question are found in verses 17-18 of Nehemiah chapter 2. Nehemiah begins to explain to the Jews, the priests, the nobles,...

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

What do you do to resist temptation when girls are trying to seduce you?

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I don't think this guy is asking what he should do if his boss' wife is hitting on him. That was the issue in Genesis 38 between Joseph and Mrs Potipher. We...

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