Was Jesus a revolutionary?
Jesus was a revolutionary in the sense of requiring that, in cases of irreconcilable conflict, allegiance to Him take precedence over allegiance or obedience...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God rescue people? (Psalm 54:7)
I would say that, in the case of the situation that motivated David to compose the psalm in question, God rescued David by His control of human events, in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we cultivate a spirit of reverence in today's world?
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Well put, Grant!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did an elder in Revelation 7 ask John (the author of Revelation) a question he couldn't answer (Revelation 7:13-14)?
To me, this is an example of a rhetorical question -- a literary device or figure of speech that can be (and still is) used to introduce a subject that the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did an elder in Revelation 7 ask John (the author of Revelation) a question he couldn't answer (Revelation 7:13-14)?
Rev. 7:13 Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?” 14 I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he sa...
Revelation 7:9 - 17
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Dave Weigel
Does the Bible have anything to say about the U.S. President?
Not specifically. The bible states some generalities about the world's political systems that would be applicable to the US system and the office of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the Romans Road to salvation?
I think the Roman Road to Salvation is a good way to present the gospel or the Good News of God's Love. In fact, it is my preferred method, mixed with my...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God kill Ananias and Sapphira for lying?
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Kristalyn, I agree! The one who says we can determine who is and isn't a believer by their actions, is deceiving themselves. That person is no less a sinner...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does the Bible offer advice on how to overcome bitterness?
I struggle with bitterness way too much, myself. But I found 2 ways to overcome it: I love listening to Adrian Rogers on Love Worth Finding (lwf.org). He...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What “gods” does God judge? (Psalm 82:1)
At first, I thought they were angels. But angels cannot die (Ps 82:7--"You will die no differently than any mortal; you will fall like one of the princes.”)....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does the Bible offer advice on how to overcome bitterness?
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Thanks for the best answer, Katie! And for the virtual hug.
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Katie Shearer
Does the Bible offer advice on how to overcome bitterness?
I believe the answer is simply forgive. I, too, have struggled with bitterness. I found peace in knowing a few things: sometimes hurting people hurt people,...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Is abortion murder?
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Globally the leading cause of death is industrialized MURDER. Noon 31, December 2021, there were 42.6 million abortions performed in the course of the year,...
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by Malcolm Rowe
Is the New European Version of the Bible a reliable, authorized and recognized version?
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I am not a Biblical scholar, so cannot authoritatively comment on the accuracy of the NEV Bible with respect to the original texts. However, my understanding...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
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How many of us have never lied? God blesses mob bosses, gang leaders, murderers, con men, you name the sinner. There's nothing unusual about God showing...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
Genesis 5:24: "And Enoch walked with God and he was not, for God took him." I see this as a reminder that there is life after death in God's presence....
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
I believe we get the idea that the redeemed go to wherever Jesus is, after this life is over, from scriptures like John 14:3. "I go to prepare a place for...
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John Appelt
What is the firmament theory?
Sometimes the question is also worded, “What is the canopy theory?” The question is based on the wording of Genesis 1:6, from which has come an...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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The scripture cited here, Prov 24:11, is not in contextual reference to a physical body being "drawn toward death or stumbling to the slaughter." It's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
If we all adored Jesus as Mary did, who would do the work (Luke 10:39-42)?
In the first place, I do not think that Jesus needed that elaborate of a meal. Martha was getting a little carried away. Mary had probably done her part...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Esau marry an Ishmaelite woman?
I agree with Jennifer Henkel and with Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible. Esau seems to have done this in order to curry favor with his father, who was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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Continuing, Signing legislation into law has never changed anyone's heart from evil to righteous. 159 years later, the flag that the secessionists fought...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
Satan is the god of this present evil world (2 Cor 4:4, Gal 1:4). Our God is not manipulating our daily circumstances during the current dispensation of the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of evil?
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True, darkness is the absence of light. The bible says that even when we do good there is evil present with us. Since God is perfect, we are all made...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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There isn't one scripture in the Bible that justifies breaking any law. That's number one. The second thing is this: breaking laws isn't sin. Sin is breaking...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How does God rescue people? (Psalm 54:7)
TLB God has rescued me from all my trouble, and triumphed over my enemies.
Psalms 54:1 - 7
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does perish mean to never exist?
In the Bible there are two paths. Only one path leads to God. Jesus said, "I am the way." John 14:6. Psalm 1:6, "For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
No. We are no longer under the law, but under the grace of God (Rom 6:14, Gal 3:23, 1 Cor 6:12). It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Did Jesus claim to be the only way of salvation (John 14:6)?
It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15), the gospel of our salvation (Eph 1:13) that was given to Paul, from the gospel...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15), the gospel of our salvation (Eph 1:13) that was given to Paul, from the gospel...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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John 6:40 and John 6:29. And this is the will of Him who sent me, That ALL that SEETH the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life, and I will...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do you think that Jesus preached His salvation to those on the unsaved side of Hades while he was in the saved side, so that those who didn’t know Him had a chance to believe in him?
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Before Jesus went to the cross, all the old testament believers went to paradise under the earth. When Jesus died He went to paradise under the earth. Hell...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
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Everyone in the world is a sinner because we are imperfect and no one lives up to Gods perfect standard. Romans 3:23, and Romans 3:9-10. God sent His Son,...
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by thomas stephens
What does it mean "Elijah must come first and restore all things" in Matthew 17:11?
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Jesus said John the Baptist was Elijah and he did come in the spirit and power of Elijah to "make smooth the way of the Lord". But, did Elijah restore...
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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What does it mean that love never fails?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If we all adored Jesus as Mary did, who would do the work (Luke 10:39-42)?
I would say that the situation presented by the cited passage is not a matter of "either/or", but one of priorities or order. All the works or service in the...
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John Appelt
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
When the Bible speaks of ‘predestination’ it is not the way most people understand it. ‘Predestined’ is found in three passages which should be examined...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does perish mean to never exist?
Great question, Tony Ferguson! No, it doesn’t mean “cease to exist." (Luke 13:3). The Greek word for “perish” is apóllymi (transliteration is apollumi) and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
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Apology accepted, Mary.
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by Mary L Rucker
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
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Perhaps, Jack, I should have said that Paul did NOT directly tell King Agrippa that all men, including the King, must repent of their sins and accept Jesus,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?
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First Thessalonians 4:13-18. We are to comfort one another with these words.
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Grace McKenzie
What does it mean that "whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass"?
Winking eyes, pursing lips, and pointing fingers are all literal actions. There's nothing figurative about it. The word is referring to perverse or evil body...
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Tony Ferguson
Does perish mean to never exist?
Luke 13: “No, I tell you; but unless you r repent, you will all likewise perish."
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Romans 8:30 says God predestined “those”; therefore to say ‘God predestined that no one should be lost’ (or “God predestined that everyone should be saved’)...
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Who is currently in Heaven?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is a carnal Christian?
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The thief on the cross was saved, but he was not born again (New Covenant), i.e., he was saved before Jesus had died. The New Covenant was not in effect...