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

Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)

Even in the larger passage containing the verse cited in the question, God indicated that He is capable of acting conditionally (that is, altering an...

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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

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

What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?

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Don't you just love that hymn with the Refrain: Come, come to Jesus, weary, heavy hearted, Come, come to Jesus while you may; Now He is waiting, waiting to...

November 28 2021

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

What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?

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COME UNTO ME (Matthew 11:28) By Stephen Elkins Come unto me all who are All who are, all who are Come unto me all who are Heavy ladened Jesus said, I'll give...

November 28 2021

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

Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)

14 And the Lord relented from the disaster that he had spoken of bringing on his people.

November 28 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Theophilus?

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Thank you, Joel! I stand corrected then!!

November 28 2021

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

Why does it seem sometimes that God opens up the doors for something and it seems so sure, but later seems like he wants to remove it?

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Charlie Brown, We do know what His plan is for us. It is for us to be conformed to the image of His Son. We simply don't know how He plans to do it. And...

November 28 2021

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

Why does it seem sometimes that God opens up the doors for something and it seems so sure, but later seems like he wants to remove it?

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So you fasted and prayed for a job. You got a job and thought it was a nightmare. Was it, or did you just not get what you expected? Our expectations can be...

November 28 2021

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

What was Hezekiah's tunnel?

By my understanding, Hezekiah's tunnel was an underground channel constructed during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah by two separate teams (with one...

November 28 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?

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Lord Jesus Christ, …… At Thy invitation As weary souls, with sin oppressed, We come to Thee for needed rest, For comfort, and for pardon. 28 “Come to me, all...

November 28 2021

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

What is the difference between a sign and a wonder?

In my opinion, a sign would be something that would occur for the purpose of establishing or proving something. Although it might be miraculous or...

November 27 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when He said 'Ask and you shall receive'?

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When Jesus talked to the Samaritan women at the well, Jesus told her if she had asked for His living water that she would never thirst again. Romans 11:6...

November 27 2021

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

What is the meaning behind this passage: “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus”?

One principle of holy living (Col 3:1-17) in regard to the believer's spiritual apparel (Col 3:5-17) is the thing that we are to put on: God's peace and...

November 27 2021 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first?

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Remember the thief on the cross. He did nothing but believe Jesus was who He said He was and was saved the second He believed. John 6:47. Salvation is a free...

November 27 2021

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

What does the Bible say about embarrassment?

David cut off a piece of Saul's garment while Saul was using the bathroom in a cave. When Saul stepped out of the cave and stood before his men, David also...

November 27 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joel Steinhauser

Who was the Festus mentioned in the Bible?

He was found to be historical as written by the Jewish Historian Josephus: Jewish Encyclopedia FESTUS, PORCIUS: By: Richard Gottheil, Samuel Krauss...

November 27 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Joel Steinhauser

Who was Theophilus?

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Theophilus was the High Priest in the Second Temple in Jerusalem from 37 to 41 CE according to Josephus's Antiquities of the Jews. He was a member of one of...

November 27 2021

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

Why does it seem like there is less feeling/emotion in more subdued vs. more charismatic denominations?

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A further note: it was said to you that we "can control our emotions." Okay, maybe we can, I won't get tangled up in that. Is the manifestation of the Spirit...

November 27 2021

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Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?

November 27 2021

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

Why does it seem like there is less feeling/emotion in more subdued vs. more charismatic denominations?

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I believe the pastor made that statement because it wasn't really cool for you to do what you did... What you did describes an involuntary reaction to the...

November 27 2021

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

Why did David say that his cutting off part of Saul’s robe proved his loyalty in 1 Samuel 24:11?

According to Matthew 9:20-21, that is, in Bible days seizing the hem of a garment symbolized loyalty, faith, and covenant-making. Cutting off the corner of...

November 27 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is faith without works dead?

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Faith without works for rewards in heaven. James was writing to Jewish converts. He was telling them to go on to good work for prophet in heaven. Not...

November 27 2021

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

How did God stop the flow of the Jordan? (Joshua 3:16)

Joshua 3:15 And as they that bare the ark came unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan ...

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During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?

November 27 2021

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

Why couldn’t the disciples drive out this spirit? (Luke 9:40)

According to Matthew's account of this same incident (Matthew 17:14-21), it seems to have been (according to Jesus) a combination of the apostles' unbelief;...

November 26 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why wear bells and linen underwear? (Exodus 28:35, 42–43)

Exodus 28:35 35Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the LORD and when he comes out...

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Answer by John Appelt

How did Judas die?

Both the character and death of Judas has been distorted. However, William Arthur Darby published in his 1846 book, ‘Judas Iscariot, the Argument in His...

November 26 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?

A majority of commentators say Judas was not saved and “is certainly in hell.” But Judas Iscariot may be portrayed worse than he was. In 1846, William Arthur...

November 26 2021 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why couldn’t the disciples drive out this spirit? (Luke 9:40)

40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

November 26 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

November 26 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What’s the whole message behind this portion of Psalms 23:4? What does is mean that although we walk through the valley of death, we will not have to fear evil?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. First John 2:2. John 6:47 First John 5:13....

November 26 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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No one is regenerated by the Holy Spirit until they believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. Ephesians 1:13-14. In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard...

November 26 2021

Answer by Donna Williams

What’s the whole message behind this portion of Psalms 23:4? What does is mean that although we walk through the valley of death, we will not have to fear evil?

I believe that the words of the psalmist are very comforting, and in my opinion it encourages me to know that when I am going through a dark time in my life...

November 26 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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Bob. John12:32. Jesus said if I be lifted up from the earth I will draw all men to me. First Timothy 2:4 God wants everyone to believe the truth, First...

November 26 2021

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

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

First, see the big picture: Spirit-Guided Ministry 1 No presiding minister is appointed 1 Cor. 14:26 2 The edification of the church and of each member is...

November 26 2021 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?

No, it isn't the mark of the beast. Nave's Topical Bible has this: Beast, the Mark [NAVE] BEAST, THE MARK Rev. 13:16, 17; 14:9, 11; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4 There...

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

What was the age of Jesus when the Magi brought Him their gifts?

Great question, Rosemary Nord! In my opinion, Jesus was about 2 years of age. Matthew 2:16 tells us that when Herod realized that the magi had not returned...

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Comment by Billy P Eldred

What is the Christian's hope?

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I have read you writing these same things over and over. Thankfully I have my own Bible where I can read the words of Jesus for myself. Jesus Himself says...

November 26 2021

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What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil?

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November 26 2021

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

What was the age of Jesus when the Magi brought Him their gifts?

I would say that He would have been between one and two years of age (and most likely closer to one). I base this on: -- the travel time that would have been...

November 26 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?

Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith? Before answering this question, I am reminded of a primary hermeneutic rule...

November 26 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about oral sex?

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Your answer is interesting, Mel. But did you mean, like Mr. Michael Houdmann, said, "According to Hebrews 13:4, only the "marriage bed" is pure and...

November 26 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian's hope?

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First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. We have eternal life...

November 25 2021