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How is God a rock? (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 19:14)

13 days ago

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why do so many people seek after signs and wonders?

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I think what everyone needs is to really know what the Bible says and to exercise our faith! Exodus 14:13:" And Moses said to the people, 'Do not be afraid....

14 days ago

Answer by Tony Allen

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

The 12 stones are the 12 disciples, who are here to this day. Joshua set up the 12 stones, as Jesus anointed the 12 disciples. It’s another parallel story in...

14 days ago 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does the statement, "Jesus groaned in his spirit" mean the same thing as praying in the Spirit?

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As indicated at https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_1690.htm, the Greek word used in the verse (anglicized as "embrimaomai") appears five times in the gospels...

July 30 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Does the statement, "Jesus groaned in his spirit" mean the same thing as praying in the Spirit?

John 11:33: When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled. The Scriptures...

July 30 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Does God still perform miracles?

Yes—God still performs miracles today. Genesis 1 shows us the first: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). From light to...

July 29 2025 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?

July 28 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?

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Hi Albert Perkic, You cited 1 John 2:7 in your comment. John makes a significant wordplay here. Though he doesn’t state here what the command is, he does in...

July 28 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?

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Hi Albert Perkic, You cited Matthew 19:17-18 in your comments. Jesus mentioned some moral laws but no ceremonial laws. In Matthew 19:16-22 (also Mark 10:17–...

July 28 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?

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Hi Albert Perkic, You cited John 14:15 in your comment. The “commands” Jesus referred to in John 14:15 were not specifically referring to the Ten...

July 28 2025

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How can you use God’s provision in nature as a bridge to share with an unbeliever or talk about the Lord?

Creation itself reveals God’s existence and care. Romans 1:20, a good memory verse, by the way, tells us that God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and...

July 28 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How should a Christian view gun control?

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Emo, happy Korean War Armistice Day. July 27 is National Korean War Armistice Day, a national day of recognition to commemorate the more than 35,000 U.S....

July 28 2025

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What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?

July 27 2025

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How can you use God’s provision in nature as a bridge to share with an unbeliever or talk about the Lord?

July 27 2025

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Will God give us what we want just because we ask? (Luke 11:9–13)

July 27 2025

Answer by Mark Wheeless , Music Minister and Sunday school teacher

What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?

Although it never states that Peter gave an altar call at Pentecost, there was definitely a movement of the Holy Spirit at the close of his ‘sermon’. New...

July 27 2025 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Shelley Schueren

What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?

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I could not love your answer more. You are completely correct, and I get so much wisdom from your answers. Thank you for all that you do.

July 27 2025

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?

You Can’t Fight God Scripture repeatedly shows that resisting God ends in defeat—often swift and severe. Exodus 14:27-28 – Pharaoh’s army drowned in the Red...

July 26 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the kenosis?

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This reminds me of Tim Hughes' song, "Here I Am to Worship": [Verse 1] Light of the world You step down into darkness Opened my eyes let me see, Beauty that...

July 26 2025

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does it mean to worship God in truth and in Spirit?

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How does Jesus' declaring that the hour is now to worship in spirit and in truth apply to today in 2025? Since the pandemic, the churches being closed, does...

July 26 2025

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Where was the Kidron Valley (2 Chronicles 30:14)

The Kidron Valley is a real place just east of Jerusalem, right between the city and the Mount of Olives. You see it pop up a few times in the Bible in some...

July 26 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?

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Tim, I especially like your Acts 5:39. I'd like to include it with my comments on it, along with a few other examples of fighting against God (and comments...

July 26 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Where was the Kidron Valley (2 Chronicles 30:14)

2 Chronicles 30:14: And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast them into the...

July 26 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?

Five passages that come readily to mind, from both the Old and New Testaments: Proverbs 21:30 ("No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the...

July 26 2025 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the book of Song of Solomon?

I believe along with Jesus that he can be found throughout the Scriptures including the Old Testament, John 5:39, Here's what else He said: “And beginning...

July 25 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the book of Proverbs?

What I like about the book of Proverbs is that the gospel is there. I have believed for a long time that Jesus can be seen throughtout the Bible, not just in...

July 25 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the book of 1 Kings?

July 25 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

How can I know if I am one of the elect?

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Hi Billy Eldred, Thank you for your comments. Regarding your comment “The Bible tells us that God wants all to come to the saving knowledge of Christ,” I...

July 25 2025

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

Why are there some pastors who do not believe?

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You can probably venture a proper guess at what motivates a person to do such a thing. Two reasons jump out at me! POWER and RESOURCES!! Two biggies... There...

July 25 2025

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How can I know if I am one of the elect?

July 25 2025

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why are there some pastors who do not believe?

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It is baffling that a person who does not believe in Christ or His word can be appointed to serve a Christian congregation. What exactly motivates this...

July 25 2025

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about insecurity?

I may be wrong, but I believe you are feeling insecure right now. I love using any sites that can cite cross references appropriately. There are a few. Using...

July 25 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who is the Jezebel of Revelation 2:20?

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Osborne, again, speaking about Jezebel, said, "she claimed that her teaching was a direct message from God. [This may mean] her teaching was not systematic...

July 25 2025

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who is the Jezebel of Revelation 2:20?

In Revelation 2:20, Jesus rebukes the church in Thyatira for tolerating a woman He symbolically calls “Jezebel.” This was not the Old Testament queen, but a...

July 25 2025 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Veler

What should we learn from the life of Abraham?

There are two things that stick out for me. The first is when the Lord told Abraham that he would be the father of many nations. This means Jews and gentiles...

July 24 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Veler

What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?

Let me address your question concerning many are called but few are chosen. The gospel is preached and those who hear, hear the call. Those who reject the...

July 24 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Veler

What was Jesus’ reply to John 14:22, “Judas (not Judas Iscariot, but the other disciple with that name) said to him, 'Lord, why are you going to reveal yourself only to us and not to the world at large?'”

Your question can be answered following Judas asking the question. John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, "If a man love me, he will keep my words: and...

July 24 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Are people who claim to talk to God insane?

July 24 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?

1 Samuel 16:7: But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth...

July 23 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Pilgrim Overcomer

What does the Bible say about household salvation?

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Thank you Lawrence. Do you live near Christchurch NZ?

July 23 2025

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

How can you use God’s provision in nature as a bridge to share with an unbeliever or talk about the Lord?

Highlight God's provision and design evident in creation, seeking to prompt reflection on His goodness and sovereignty. This involves pointing out specific...

July 23 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about compromise?

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Charles, you have written 2 good illustrations about compromise, the one by Jesus and the other by Moses. Here's a third: This story about Benedict Arnold is...

July 23 2025

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean that love always hopes?

I love cross-references and commentaries. But cross-references always takes priority, in my book, anyway. That's because I love memorizing and meditating on...

July 23 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

July 23 2025