How should we be praying for our President?
Debra, you have asked an undoubtedly good question! Praying for our leaders, even those we may struggle to respect or agree with, is a biblical command. God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about sorcery?
Exodus 22:18 states that sorcerers should not be allowed to live. The Bible also condemns sorcery in other verses, including: Leviticus 19:31: "Do not turn...
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Can Our Prayers Cause God to Change His Mind? (Exodus 32:14)
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What is the prayer of salvation?
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Does God change His mind?
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What does it mean to worship "in the splendor of his holiness" (Ps 29:2)?
The cited phrase highlights the beauty and purity of God's nature. Holiness in the Bible signifies being set apart, and God's holiness is a central...
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What does it mean to worship "in the splendor of his holiness" (Ps 29:2)?
Psalm 29:2 New International Version 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
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Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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If Proverbs 24:11 "calls believers to take action against injustice...", where were Christians during the kidnapping of Africans from their homeland...
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If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
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I think there are a lot of nuances to the question. There certainly is an element of control as to time/place as scripture gives rules for how the gift of...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?
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The question isn't about whether a person can well-please God with their whole life service, or how much God finds even good actions of an unbeliever...
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Adira Shamayim
If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?
I've been doing a lot of studying over the years and especially recently. Quite a few people believe in reincarnation, not know what that actually is. None...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between an ordinance and a sacrament?
An ordinance is a rule of a governing body. In relation to the Bible, I would say that many different religious groups have their own rules governing their...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can Christians take non-Christians to court?
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Interesting question, Adewale! Jesus said, "Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible mean when it says we have a sinful nature? What is a sinful nature?
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"People are born with the blood of sinners coursing through their innermost parts. That makes every person born a sin tainted person." Sin isn't a genetic or...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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Romans 13 and Submission to Authorities Romans 13:1-7 teaches that governing authorities are established by God and should generally be obeyed. 1 Peter...
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Marc Transparenti
How should we interpret, "There will be two men in one bed; one will be taken, the other will be left"? Is this referring to homosexuality?
Luke 17:34 is not referring to homosexuality. The NKJV / KJV English translation for this verse is unfortunate and confusing given our cultural context....
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Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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Should a Christian practice yoga?
Yoga is not simply an exercise. It is a highly-involved 'practice.' It requires that you become formally and fully 'indoctrinated' into the 'practice.' We...
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What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What exactly are these leadership qualities specified here (Titus 1:7-8)?
I would say that the positive qualities enumerated in the cited passage would be prerequisites for a leader in the church because, to be effective, such a...
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by Max Bravo
Why do we pray before eating meals?
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It’s not really praying, but it’s just giving thanks. Romans 8:26 tells us that we don’t even pray anymore because we don’t even know what to pray for. We...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between an ordinance and a sacrament?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/ordinances-sacraments.html
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Who was Simon Peter?
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
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Thank you, Jack!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Simon Peter?
Simon Peter was one of Jesus Christ's Twelve Apostles and is featured in the New Testament gospels and Acts of the Apostles. He is also known as Peter the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean, "Those who pull evil along using cords of emptiness are as good as dead, who pull sin as with cart ropes"?
"Vanity." Life is a fleeting thing. All things pass. God is everlasting. NKJV, Isaiah 5:18: "Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as...
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What exactly are these leadership qualities specified here (Titus 1:7-8)?
7 " ... be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of good, self-con...
Titus 1:5 - 16
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, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
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Kelli, your answer coincides nicely with Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead in season 4, episode 7 of The Chosen titled "The Last Sign". (8:22)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
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Kelli, your answer is SO INTERESTING!!!
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What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
I agree with what has been stated in others’ answers, that Jesus raised Lazarus because he loved Lazarus and his family, and also to demonstrate Jesus’...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God command the necks of the donkeys to be broken in Exodus 13:13?
"The firstborn of an ass, being an unclean animal, could not be sacrificed to God, so it was redeemed by a lamb. Being a valuable work animal, the ass was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
The Gospel of John explicitly states that Jesus raised Lazarus "so that they may believe". (John 11:15) So this was a sign for belief. In John 11:15, Jesus...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
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I remember one time when I was the only one left living with my Mom after my folks divorced. We lived in hot, sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, in an apartment. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Simon Peter?
Simon Peter (whose original name was merely Simon, and whose father's name was Jonah), was a fisherman from Galilee, along with his brother Andrew. Jesus...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the law spoken of in Romans 10 verse 4? Is this referring to the ten commandments given to Moses?
The Law given by God to Israel (of which the passage known as the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) is a part) is contained in the Old Testament books of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
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Good insight, Tim! Thank you for your well-thought out and researched answer!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
The context of the Psalm is this: Psalm 3 is believed to be written by David during a time of intense persecution, where he felt surrounded by enemies who...
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by Joan Lemon
Can a person die before his appointed time to die?
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Of course, God has "appointed a time" for each person to die. However, we can die before our time being foolish. But even God knows that beforehand. But if...
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Billy P Eldred
Why is the humanity of Jesus important?
1. An irrevocable law was established by God that says: "The wages of sin is death"! (Romans 6:23) This law simply means that if you sin, you will die....
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Why did God allow the moon to pass under the feet of the sun?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
In my opinion, Jesus resurrected Lazarus both because of His love for Lazarus, Mary, and Martha (and, by extension, His sympathy for the grief and also the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God command the necks of the donkeys to be broken in Exodus 13:13?
If the Israelite owner of a first-born donkey (or ass) was unable to redeem the animal through the sacrifice of a lamb or kid, then the ass itself was to be...