Why did God hem David in (Psalm 139:5)?
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In Psalm 139:5, "hemming in" is not meant to be a restrictive or controlling act by God, but rather a representation of God's complete and protective...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why did God hem David in (Psalm 139:5)?
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This word, "hemmed [me] in" comes from the Hebrew word, צוּר , a verb meaning "confine, bind, besiege." (Brown, Driver, and Briggs, i.e. BDB)
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Can a true Christian sin habitually?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean to take a thought captive?
In my opinion, to "take every thought captive," we must be like Paul who did not depend upon the tactics of this world (2 Co 10:2-3). But what he did do (and...
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Can the devil mislead one to feel saved?
When we are saved through Christ's grace, we immediately have the Holy Spirit come inside us. This is when the evil one can no longer enter in us, he can...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2)
"Pure spiritual milk" is a metaphor for the Word of God. It is how we grow in our salvation, becoming all that God has called us to be. So we have to crave...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2)
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Good and evangelistic! Tim, I like it.
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Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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Why did God choose to speak creation into existence rather than making it some other way?
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What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2)
In my opinion, Peter is speaking of the most elemental truths of the gospel, which I would summarize as the existence of one holy eternal God in three...
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by Danny Hickman
What is the Judgment Seat of Christ / Bema Seat of Christ?
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We won't 'answer for the sins we committed' at the judgment seat. Our sins are already forgotten in the here and now. That kind of forgiveness is our kind of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about bragging?
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It is difficult to discover that Hezekiah did something to mar his legacy at the end of his life. He received visitors from Babylon, an up-and-coming power...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I learn to trust in God?
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Admirable answer, Ainsley! It's because of this sacrificed Messiah, whom God then raised from the dead and glorified, that you trust God, that you know you...
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What scriptures or prayers break or get rid of the spirit of Jezebel out of a person's life?
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What is the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)?
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Does God love Satan?
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"It does appear angels can disobey." Are there angels who have never disobeyed God? (We know that there are angels who have become demons). Are the angels...
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by Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Who will occupy the Millennial Kingdom?
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Yes indeed people will die in the Millennium as indicated in REV 20:9-
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by Victoria Mitchell
Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?
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Christ is the GREAT PHYSICIAN.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is praising God important?
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To get ready for Thanksgiving, get this from VerseLocker: Prepare Your Hearts for Thanksgiving poster.
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?
Joel 2:13: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great...
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Does God tempt us to sin?
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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
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by Janet Austin
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What does the Bible say about luck?
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After hearing Messianic Jews in Israel refer to Jesus as Yeshua, I created this saying: I’m LUCKY - Living Under the Care of King Yeshua They knew they were...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is good biblical exegesis?
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This is an edifying piece. Biblical exegesis should be holistic and concise.
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When did Peter and Andrew join Jesus as His disciples?
In the account of John, Peter meets Jesus just after Jesus has been baptized, tempted in the wilderness, and come back (John 1:32-34). In Luke, Jesus was...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does the Bible say about the universality of sin?
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It's even easier for us "uncircumcision" Gentiles (Gal 2:7-9)...just believe! Romans 4:3-5 "For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about the universality of sin?
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Antidote: Jesus's blood and righteousness. This can be imputed to (attributed to/ credited to) a person if s/he repents and believes in Jesus as being the...
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Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?
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Does God tempt us to sin?
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Who is currently in Heaven?
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Thank you for your comment, Jack. If in Acts 2 Peter is saying that only David’s body is in the grave, such a statement would be unnecessarily...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the life of Jonah?
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I love researching Bible questions. Call me weird but I find it to be great fun and no waste of time. But alas, life being life, time for it is limited.
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by Danny Hickman
What does the Bible say about violence?
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Jack, I've given some thought to your statement that I didn't understand in context, earlier. You wrote: "All I have to do is pray for deliverance from...
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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
I think the simple answer is that God is doing something, and God has a purpose for allowing Satan to continue his schemes. Throughout scripture we read of a...
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by Scott Hansen
What is the sign of Jonah Jesus spoke of?
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I agree. Just as Jonah was 3 days and 3 night in the belly of the fish, Christ was 3 days and 3 nights in the belly of the earth. Great repentance followed...
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by Scott Hansen
What is the Sunday law that Ron Wyatt prophesied about on his deathbed?
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I have followed Ron's finding regarding the Ark of the Covenant now for many years. One of the things that puzzled me the most was his mention of the Sunday...
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by Scott Hansen
What is the Sunday law that Ron Wyatt prophesied about on his deathbed?
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For many years I wondered about what the meaning of "Sunday Law" was. At one point Ron referred to it as the "Mark of the Beast Law". I have come to the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is kissing while dating a sin?
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Superb answer, Vin! I just saw a good DVD movie, "Pitching Love and Catching Faith" on this. I recommend it!
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Jack Gutknecht
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Is kissing when you're engaged a sin?
Good question, Lauren! I cannot emphasize enough the Christian perspective on kissing, suggesting that while kissing itself is not inherently sinful, it...
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What is the sign of Jonah Jesus spoke of?
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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
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When did Peter and Andrew join Jesus as His disciples?
Does the text in John 1: 35-42 contradict with the Information provided in Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20 and Luke 5:1-11?
John 1:35 - 42
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Who is currently in Heaven?
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Good question, Aurel! "Peter is not speaking of David’s soul in Acts 2:34 for example, but of his body. David’s soul is in heaven along with all other...
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What kinds of worthless things did the psalmist want to avoid?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are there so many Christian denominations?
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Steve, good answer! But I beg to differ with your second to last sentence. I.e. no, I say that enrolling professing Christians on a "Church Membership Roll"...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Jonah?
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Shirley, yes, it was great fun. But it did take hours and hours of my time. I didn't mind it, though, because I was still single at the time and needed...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the life of Jonah?
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Wow, I bet that assignment was great fun!! I would have loved it! Problem is I never went to seminary, and I do t know Hebrew!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is a Jesus freak?
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Amen Kelli, I once had a pastor who asked me, "Now do you take that literally or figuratively?" If you ask me, I think that God is smart enough to say what...
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by Danny Hickman
Why did Jesus command people to not tell others of the miracles He performed?
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There's no way to stay below the radar when you have hundreds of people constantly following you around, while you heal people by the dozens. There are so...