What does the Bible say about self-help methods?
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I like what Jesus said to his disciples in Matthew 16:25-27 -- 25 "Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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WESLEY BARNARD
Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?
The short answer is NO. The ‘creative’ days described in Genesis chapter 1 are actually 7,000 years long, according to the evidences provided in Scripture....
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Anonymous
What is meant by, "There will be two women grinding together. One will be taken and the other left"?
Am I understanding correctly that this passage does not refer to the rapture? But instead serves as an warning to all to be aware of their standing (heart an...
Luke 17:35
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Donna Williams
In what way would God give them "a new heart" (Ezekiel 36:26)?
In this particular passage, the Lord is making a new covenant with the house of Israel by stating that He would give them a new heart and a new spirit. God's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it wrong for a Christian to speak and say whatever is on their mind?
Good question, Gwendolyn! According to the Bible, particularly James 3 and Proverbs 4, it is absolutely wrong for a Christian to speak whatever is on their...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
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Wonderful insight, Julie!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you"?
This assurance of answered prayer is not a blanket promise for any request, but is tied to the believer's relationship with Christ and alignment with His...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In what way would God give them "a new heart" (Ezekiel 36:26)?
This verse reminds me of Ephesians 2:8-9, which tells us that even the faith in Christ that saves us is not of our own doing, but is a gift from God. (It has...
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Kaleb Riner
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by Julie Proctor
Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
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I admire Habakkuk, and all the other Old testament prophets and saints that trusted God and rejoiced in Him, even in extreme difficulty. As New testament...
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by Silas Cheung
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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I have reservation on this statement: Salvation or eternal life has nothing to do with how we live or what we do. If believing in Jesus does not bring about...
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by David Chandler
What does the Bible say about praying for wisdom?
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I was one day reading the Epistle of James, first chapter and fifth verse, which reads: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men...
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Anonymous
In what way would God give them "a new heart" (Ezekiel 36:26)?
Ezekiel 36:26 “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will ...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?
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Cherie, was it Changing Your Life Through the Power of Prayer by Evelyn Christensen? Or one of these? List of books by author Evelyn Christenson Better World...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do the four horses and their riders represent in Zechariah.6:1-8?
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Thomas, good correlation to Revelation 6. Have you seen the Christian thriller, "The Black Rider" movie with David A. R. White? It's a little violent but...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Revelation chapter 12 mean?
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Interesting opening paragraph, Terry! Have you heard Chris Tomplin's song, "Indescribable"? He has a verse which is like a prayer: Indescribable by Chris...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Isaiah 40:22 state that the Earth is round and Job 26:7 state that the Earth is suspended over nothing?
Good question, Augie! Yes, Isaiah 40:22 describes the Earth as "round" or "circular" by using the Hebrew word "chug" which refers to a circle, and Job 26:7...
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What do the four horses and their riders represent in Zechariah.6:1-8?
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Do faith in God and science contradict?
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Leslie Coutinho
What did Jesus mean by, "If anyone is thirsty, come to me and drink?"
John 7:37-38: In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
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The Greek verb "σκύλλω" (skulló) is used in the New Testament to convey the sense of being troubled, harassed, or distressed. It often describes a state of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
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ῥἰπτω is the act of forcefully throwing something down. The perfect passive use in Matthew 9:36 portrays the crowds as helpless sheep “lying passive on the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
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About the Greek words: "σκύλλω" (skullo): This word literally refers to the act of flaying or stripping the skin off an animal, signifying a sense of being...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." "Or 'because they had been...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
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"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." NET Notes "Or 'because they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God create us?
According to two of my favorite Bible memory verses, Isaiah 45:18 and Revelation 4:11, God created us to inhabit the earth and to bring Him glory,...
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How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony?
The water pouring ceremony began each morning at the temple as the daily sacrifices were being prepared. The High Priest, accompanied by a large procession...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible mean when it refers to the gnashing of teeth?
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I like how Jesus put it in Matthew 13:47-50 -- Matthew 13:47-50 King James Version 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony ?
The water-pouring ceremony began at the temple as the daily sacrifices were being prepared. The High Priest, accompanied by a large procession of...
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What does the Bible say about honor?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
To me, the sentiment expressed by Habakkuk is indicative not of willful self-deception, but of the type of profound faith exhibited by Job when he said of...
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
Ecc 12:11-12 is a pretty convoluted metaphor for the modern reader, made perhaps even more difficult by some of the words being hard to translate (e.g. are...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
Ecc 12:11-12 is a pretty convoluted metaphor for the modern reader, made perhaps even more difficult by some of the words being hard to translate (e.g. are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does James 1:20 mean when it says, "human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires"?
Following this verse, James 1:20, James encourages people to be quick to listen and slow to speak, suggesting that actively receiving God's word can help...
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What does the Bible say about false accusations?
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Anonymous
Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
To rejoice during disaster seems like denial -- and totally inappropriate if you look at the circumstances (Habakkuk 3:17-18).
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Anonymous
What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony?
John 7:37-38 "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever b...
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by Billy P Eldred
What do the seven thunders in mean?
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Just a guess but a good reason that the message was sealed would be that it would have revealed the time of the event.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that; "he who exalts himself shall be humbled and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted"?
Good question, Jeremiah! I like the paraphrase rendering of this verse by Eugene H. Peterson: Luke 14:11"What I'm saying is, If you walk around with your...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did god create the world?
It was to display His glory and to have a relationship with humanity, primarily through the verse Colossians 1:16 which states, "For by him all things were...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
To me, the imagery of nails is meant to covey an impression of strength, stability, and permanence with regard to the teachings or sayings of wise...
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What does it mean that we are 'adopted' as sons of God?
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Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did it mean for an Old Testament saint to love God? Psalm 18:1
First, see the big picture: "I. DAVID'S DELIGHT (Ps 18:1-3): David expresses his deep love for the Lord. II. DAVID'S DISTRESS (Ps 18:4-6): David is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can God's face be seen (Genesis 32:30)?
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We have to assume that God is beyond human comprehension and cannot be fully seen by mortal eyes."Face to face" is often used in the Bible to signify a...
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Anonymous
Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. 12 And further, my son, be admonished ...
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Should a Christian participate in reflexology?
The truth of the matter is that this practice of reflexology was created for false religions just as yoga was and cannot be separated from them. The guiding...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean?
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean? Jesus said this in Matthew 5:9. One cross reference to this verse which I love is Romans 12:18. -- "If...