What is the difference between a Pharisee and a Sadducee?
Matthew 12:38 - 42
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the right religion for me?
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Man can do nothing to save himself from hell. Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifer of them that BELIEVE in Jesus. Where is boasting then? You...
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John Appelt
What language did Jesus speak?
Scholars agree that Jesus as a resident of Israel would have spoken Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. However, they disagree what language it was that He primarily...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are there really demons that rule over nations? (Daniel 9-10; Job 1-2; Daniel 12:1)
I can think of only 1 clear example of a demon ruling over a nation in the Bible. Daniel 9 says that Daniel was confessing Israel’s sin and praying for...
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Anonymous
When I pray in the spirit, how do I know my prayers are answered?
If I don’t know what I’m praying about, how can I know my prayers are being answered?
Ephesians 6:18
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did John live in the wilderness? (Luke 1:80)
80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God allow incest in the Bible?
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God didn't "allow incest in the bible." Allow ~ to give permission to or for. Where "in the bible" did anyone ask God for permission to have sex with a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does dayspring mean in the Bible? (Luke 1:78)
78 "Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us," Is dayspring the name for Christ as the Water of Life or as ...
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Anonymous
What does it mean that this was "credited to him [to Phinehas] as righteousness"? (Psalm 106:31)
Psalm 106:31 "This was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations to come."
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can I have assurance of my salvation?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is the Catholic concept of absolution biblical?
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We are all commanded to forgive. (Matthew 18:22) That fact is plain and succinct. What does it really matter if a priest, pastor or a believer absolves one...
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Anonymous
How could Moses change God’s mind? (Psalm 106:23)
Psalm 106:23 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should de...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Deuteronomy 20: 16-18 indicate that God commanded genocide in the Bible?
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You’re welcome!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
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Kenneth Heck, Read the book of Ecclesiastes; Solomon talks about his excessive living. There are men living out in Utah who have 7 wives. There are men...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
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In the original question, a lady asked how Solomon could offer wise counsel having all of those wives. The premise of the question is flawed. It portends...
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David Bibb
, One crying out in the desert...
How did Jesus Christ save us from our sins?
When Jesus teaches about a tree and its fruit in Luke 6:43-45, he is making a direct correlation with the Garden story in Genesis. It ends with verse 49,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Esau's wives give Jacob and Rebekah grief?
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Correction: I DON'T know what makes bible readers think that Caanan was cursed by God because Noah got angry with his son for disrespecting him. It's at the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Esau's wives give Jacob and Rebekah grief?
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God DID NOT curse Ham's descendants! Noah cursed them. Cursed his own grandchildren. (Who does that?) Again, Noah ain't God! Did God curse Adam and Eve when...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
I know Prov.16:18 and James 4:6 but what is God's attitude toward taking Pride in our work?
C. S. Lewis said that God not only wants us to do good works, he wants us to do good work. When our Lord made wine from water, it was so good that even the...
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Janet Hegna
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
Our knowledge and prophecy and tongues is all in part for now. Verse 10 states, “But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be...
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What should be done if a husband and wife disagree on tithing / how much to give?
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by j Avila
Does Deuteronomy 20: 16-18 indicate that God commanded genocide in the Bible?
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Thank you.
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by j Avila
Does Deuteronomy 20: 16-18 indicate that God commanded genocide in the Bible?
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Thank you Jack Gutknecht. Great answer.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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John 3:16. First John 2:2. God loves everyone. That is why He sent His Son to pay the penalty for the sins of the whole world. God made the way of salvation...
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Donna Williams
Which passages in the Old Testament refer to the resurrection of the Messiah?
Here are some Scripture references of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Psalm 16:10-11 we find the following: "For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol;...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it wrong for a couple to live together before marriage?
In this day and age, the biblical concept of marriage is foreign to Western thought. The way, for example, the USA looks at marriage is not from a spiritual...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Which passages in the Old Testament refer to the resurrection of the Messiah?
Job 10:20-22 declares that he will die and not return, because he will be resurrected and rise as an immortal. Job knew that this life is only the beginning....
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are there really demons that rule over nations? (Daniel 9-10; Job 1-2; Daniel 12:1)
James 3:16: "For where envy and self seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there." 1st Corinthians 14:33: "For God is not the author of confusion...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Does Deuteronomy 20: 16-18 indicate that God commanded genocide in the Bible?
A pastor friend one Sunday morning had two bottles of water on the front of the pulpit in full view of the congregation. One was 1/2 full of water that he...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it wrong for a married couple to have sex just for pleasure?
The marriage bed is sacred to God and there is no requirement concerning sexual relations other than fidelity. As long as the two are committed to each other...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is the King of Tyre prophecy in Ezekiel 28 referring to Satan?
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As I see it, everything God created was good. He even declared it so. The angels, Satan included, had a choice. Lucifer, Satan the beautiful one chose to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Deuteronomy 20: 16-18 indicate that God commanded genocide in the Bible?
Yours is a great question, j Avila! I have had it asked of me several times by unbelievers. The Canaanites were really SINFUL! The description of their sins...
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Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
I believe the verses that tell us specifically about being sealed by the Holy Spirit are important for every believer to familiarize themselves with. We have...
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by lynn Sander
Are we supposed to obey our pastors?
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First and foremost, those who are children of God should obey God by reading and obeying God’s Word. "Pastors" are fallible as is every other human being on...
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Patricia Robinson
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
Under the old covenant with Father YAHUAH, the iniquities of the fathers were visited upon the children. However, Paul mentioned what the Prophet Jeremiah...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean in the verse says that the man shall be saved himself as by fire? Does that mean that he shall escape hell and go to Heaven?
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God does not give faith. He gives eternal life to them that believe. Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, (First Corinthians 15:3-4)...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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2 Peter 3:9 "God is not willing that any should perish..." God has not declared that none will perish, only that He is willing that none should perish....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I have assurance of my salvation?
When I was in high school and had another friend on our football team, we were both interested in watching a professional football team. Our dads were...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean in the verse says that the man shall be saved himself as by fire? Does that mean that he shall escape hell and go to Heaven?
John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God. John 3:16...
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Anonymous
Is having more time in prayer the only exception to abstaining from sex in marriage?
"Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more com...
1 Corinthians 7:1 - 16
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by brian grindle
If the Holy Spirit is another person in the Godhead, then why did Jesus not call the Holy Spirit his father since he was conceived by the Holy Spirit?
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When we talk about the Son of GOD ,we are talking of the flesh of GOD ,because GOD is a Spirit he is not flesh and bones.
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PETER HALL
Are there really demons that rule over nations? (Daniel 9-10; Job 1-2; Daniel 12:1)
I wonder how many demons are involved in the Russian attack on Ukraine? Ordinary people cannot understand why Putin has started this war. He could very well...
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j Avila
Does Deuteronomy 20: 16-18 indicate that God commanded genocide in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 20:16 - 18
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Job?
The book of Job was apparently well known in the days of Ezekiel, B.C. 600 (Ezek. 14:14). Ezekiel 14:14 says, "Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why wasn't Cain's punishment death?
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Me too, Donna!