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...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
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The "Pearl of Great Price" refers to a parable told by Jesus in Matthew 13:45-46, where a merchant finds a pearl of exceptional value and sells everything he...
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What are the books of the Bible? What does it mean that the Bible is composed of different books?
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JD Abshire
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Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
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Could an alien deception be part of the end times?
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This could be what is about to happen in early 2025, beware of deception. Remember Satan was telling lies from the beginning with Adam and Eve. Sounds like...
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Jennifer Allen
Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
I believe the God of the impossible took Abraham's seed and placed it in Sarah’s womb and she became pregnant. Remember Isaac is a type of Christ.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16
Examples: Not devoting time to reading and studying scripture to deepen your understanding of God's will. Not volunteering your time to help others in need,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can God break the cycle of generational sin?
Yes, God can do anything including breaking the cycle of generational sin through the power of Jesus Christ, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 31:29-30 which...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
Good question, especially for those of us who live in America. "Suffering belongs to the discipline of all Christ's followers (Rom 8:17; 2 Cor 1:7; Gal 3:4;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do faith in God and science contradict?
No! Faith & science do NOT conflict! I remember studying about this at Scottsdale Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona when I was a member there. There's...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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Amen, and Amen, brother.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
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Miss Shari, great addition to the above. Thank you
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How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why don't Jews sacrifice animals today for their forgiveness of sin?
Superb question, Stuart! The Romans destroyed the Temple, the only place allowed by halakha for sacrifices. --halakha is the Jewish legal system that governs...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is, "The Names of God Bible" (NOG)?
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I.e. the Names of God Bible (NOG) is a translation of the Bible that uses the original names and titles of God in Hebrew and Aramaic. The NOG is intended to...
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by Philip Davies
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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A public covenant between two people is quite different from a civil marriage. Once you move away from a covenant to a civil marriage, you put marriage in...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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Totally agree, Jack. I was married for almost 37 years to my first husband, who was a pastor. We counseled countless married couples through the years, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
Having a "life partner" without a civil marriage is not considered acceptable, as the Bible establishes marriage as a covenant between a man and a woman that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there an angel of death?
According to 1 Chronicles 21:15, yes, the Bible describes an "angel" sent by God to destroy Jerusalem, which can be interpreted as an angel of death, as the...
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Silas Cheung
Should a Christian participate in acupuncture / acupressure?
Acupuncture is just using a needle to stimulate the nerve system to boost up the immune system. It has nothing to do with the spiritual world at all. Similar...
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Is there an angel of death?
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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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Do faith in God and science contradict?
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean that, "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" in Isaiah 12:3?
Isaiah 12:3: Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. Drawing water out of the wells of salvation with joy, one needs to have...
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by Silas Cheung
Why was God going to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24-26?
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Michael puts it that Moses sinned. It brings up a question as to what is sin. It certainly would not be a sin to a gentile but to Israelite only. However, it...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why don't Jews sacrifice animals today for their forgiveness of sin?
By my understanding, after the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in AD 70, there was no longer a divinely mandated or approved location for...
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Why did god create the world?
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Can demons attach themselves to non-living/inanimate objects?
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If God is so forgiving, and he forgives everyone of their sins, why is there a judgment day?
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If God is so forgiving, and he forgives everyone of their sins, why is there a judgment day?
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If God is so forgiving, and he forgives everyone of their sins, why is there a judgment day?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we have a pure heart if we're still sinners while we're here on earth?
Good question, Louis! "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God," which means that while we may still sin as humans on earth, we can strive for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What will the end days be like?
Alfred, you've asked a very central question about the last times! (What will the end days be like?) 2 Timothy 3:1: NKJV - 1 But know this, that in the last...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What will the end days be like?
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You remember that it is said about Moses in Hebrews 11:25, that he was "choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Jesus uttered "My God, my God why have you forsaken me?" while on the cross as he felt the full impact of separation from God. This happened because he...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?"
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Jesus called God "My God" due to the Trinity idea. In this concept, Jesus is divine but plays a role under the Father, though they're one God. A well-known...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did God create evil?
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Genesis 1:31 states that when God finished creation, "Everything that he had made was very good," indicating that evil was not part of the original design.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did God create evil?
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I say that God allowed evil to exist so that humans could have free will and choose to serve God.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Paul's letter to the Philippians have any relevance for us today?
Briefly expressed, I would say that Paul's letter to the church at Philippi (which he himself had played a part in establishing) centered around three main...
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John Adamson
Does Paul's letter to the Philippians have any relevance for us today?
Philippians 1:1 - 30
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How long was King Saul the king?
By my understanding, the Masoretic text of 1 Samuel 13:1 says only that Saul reigned "... and two" years. (The Masoretic text of the verse does not contain...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Did God create evil?
Did God create evil? My view is that God is not the author of evil. No passage of Scripture remotely attributes evil to God. He never permits evil either. He...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is Jesus now? Is Jesus in heaven?
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In Acts 1:11 the angels say to the disciples gathered and who had just watched Jesus ascend to Heaven: 11 and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is Jesus now? Is Jesus in heaven?
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As per the Bible, Jesus is currently in heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father; this is based on passages like Mark 16:19, Acts 1:11, and...
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Why did Jesus choose to be baptized by John the Baptist?
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Can an unmarried man be a deacon or elder?
Excellent question, since consistency demands that if an elder must be male, he must also have children, and these children must be obedient. To make excuses...