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...
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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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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”?
Interesting inquiry, Iupeli! 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...
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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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?
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by Danny Hickman
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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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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...
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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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was Hezekiah's tunnel?
2 Kings 20:1 - 21
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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 ...
Joshua 3:1 - 17
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During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?
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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;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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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...
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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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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.
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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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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...
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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...
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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...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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...
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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...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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The narrow gate is Jesus plus nothing. Faith alone in Jesus finished work on the cross alone apart from any works, action, or self effort. Nothing we do can...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of faith?
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Faith is not the gift. Eternal life is the GIFT when we believe it. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life. Not...
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by Petter Havnegjerde
Can a lay person lead a communion service?
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Communion was "invented" by Jesus, already knowing what was to come. He established the last supper knowing it would in fact be his last supper. Communion is...
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by Petter Havnegjerde
Can a lay person lead a communion service?
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I think this comes down to the definition of being saved. Is it by faith alone or does it require further actions? In Romans 10:9 it states whoever confesses...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Yes I did. I will be 81 years old in a few days, and my fingers do not always do what they are told. LOL That is my excuse and I am sticking with it. See you...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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James, 2 Timothy 2:13 speaks of true believers in Christ (John 6:37, 39) whereas the person with the “thorny ground” was not a true believer (“the thorns...
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by Rajesh Sony
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
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Exactly my brother! Let's take a look at the context of ! Peter 3:19. "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about suffering?
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David was repeating what Jesus said on the cross. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me. When Jesus was taking the punishment for the sins of the whole...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
God's Word had not yet been completed (perfected) while Paul preached the unique gospel being given to him by Christ from heaven, (Col 1:25-26). There would...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of faith?
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Repentance for salvation is going from unbelief to belief. The Greek word metanoia. It means to change your mind. To quit trusting in what we do to save us,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?
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Did Jesus ask a dead Moses or a dead Abraham to pray for Him? If the dead have more access to God, why didn't Jesus take advantage of it? Why didn't He call...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of faith?
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The devils believe and tremble because they cannot be saved. Only people can be saved. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is...