Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
Most Christians throughout the ages have interpreted this verse literally—meaning, they take Paul for his word. Read in that way, the verse would mean we are...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do the spirit, the water and the blood testify as mentioned in 1 John 5:7-8?
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And James, if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and as Paul said, “your faith has been in vain. We are even found to be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Jesus called the son of David?
David, the second man chosen by God to be king of Israel in the Old Testament, was known for his devotion to God. After he became king, he was upset at the...
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Nicole Morales
Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?
It occured to me, that the reason why the tablets were placed in the Ark of the Covenant, is because... People might worship the tablet instead of worshiping...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the problem of good?
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It is His Spirit in us, Ephesians 1:13, that gives us His righteousness without no one will see God. Romans 4:5-6 But to him that worketh not, but believeth...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do the spirit, the water and the blood testify as mentioned in 1 John 5:7-8?
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When Jesus died to prove He was dead was that both water and blood came out of His wounded side where the guard pierced Him. When we die our blood and water...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
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Great lesson, Isaac Olutimehin! Thank you!
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April Streets
How can God know me when the universe is so vast?
How can God know me when the universe is so vast? The Word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah in 1:5 saying, “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…”...
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What is the definition of faith?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do the spirit, the water and the blood testify as mentioned in 1 John 5:7-8?
I think the understanding of 1 John 5:7-8 is cleared up by its context with the previous verse: 6And Jesus Christ was revealed as God’s Son by his baptism in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is there no sex in heaven?
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Good logic, Tim!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the importance of the empty tomb?
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Doubting Thomas would not believe until he put his hand in His side. We are blessed if we believe without seeing. Jesus was on the earth for 40 days before...
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by Kenneth Heck
Why did Queen Vashti refuse the King's request?
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Kings almost always marry royalty. The fact that Vashti was stripped of her preferred position and her estate for causing a social embarrassment of the king...
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Wilbur Pig
Why did Queen Vashti refuse the King's request?
Personally, I think that Vashti was a good person. Was she a jew? No. Would she have stood up for the Jews? Probably not. However that was purely due to her...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about pornography?
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The reason Paul wrote what he did is that the saints in the Corinthian church were still going to prostitutes He warned them that God would chasten them if...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about handling money in a marriage?
The Bible does speak to marriage and finances. First, it speaks about saving money: (Proverbs 6:6-8 Proverbs 13:11 1 Timothy 5:8) 1 Timothy 5:8 ESV But if...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God make mistakes?
I have in my lifetime never known God to make a mistake. I have never read that He did, never have known anyone who claimed that He did. Sometimes, at first,...
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Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about remarriage if a divorce occurred before salvation?
Remarriage after divorce is not always adutlery. There is clearly one instance at least that it is not. And that is if one of the partners dies after the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should believers have each other's back?
To have someone's back is an idiomatic expression, meaning "To be prepared and willing to support or defend someone." E.g. "If you ever need help, just ask....
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What is Christian Demonology?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is there no sex in heaven?
When Jesus was questioned in Luke 20:27-40 about the case of a woman who had been married in turn to seven brothers who had each died without having children...
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by George Flanner
What does the Bible say about oral sex?
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It seems many people commenting say that oral sex is unnatural because our mouths are for eating and speaking. Really, they’re not for kissing? Kissing is a...
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by Phil Calvert
, husband and dad, follower of the bible and bible studies
What does the Bible say about pornography?
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Congratulations on being saved. Welcome to God's family. We all struggle with something, I struggle with looking at a woman’s body (with clothes on) but I...
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What is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
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What are the various works and jobs of the holy spirit?
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What is the spiritual gift of discerning spirits?
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brenden koob
Why did God choose to speak creation into existence rather than making it some other way?
In the 1930s scientists accidentally discovered through a failed experiment that when you pass high intense sound through water, the water molecules...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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We still have a free will after we have received the free gift of everlasting life. We can either be an obedient child or a disobedient child. God can not...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the prayer of salvation?
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When we trust Jesus alone, apart from any works, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit at that second we accept His free gift of eternal life. \ Ephesians 1:13-14...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
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Solomon had 700 wives. Deuteronomy 17:14-26 states that one may not have many wives. Granted, we all would consider 700 as many wives. But is 5 too many? The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about pornography?
I used to have a problem with pornography. My cousin, who doesn’t want to be named for obvious reasons, and I had our own “Playboy” collection of centerfolds...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "Euroclydon" (Acts 27:14)?
“Not long after this, a hurricane-force wind called the northeaster blew down from the island." The Greek has “a wind like a typhoon.” That is, a very...
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
Is God real? How can I know for sure that God is real?
I am answering this question from what my experience has been with GOD ALMIGHTY. His Word has many promises for genuine believers (Hebrews 4:12); They were...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would be some good Bible verses to govern our thought life?
Impactful Thoughts 2 Chronicles 12:14 Proverbs 4:23 TM (Tim Maas mentioned this) Jeremiah 17:10 Matthew 15:19 Romans 8:6 New Thoughts Psalm 19:14 Romans 12:2...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would be some good Bible verses to govern our thought life?
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I appreciate your ordering the verses in canonical order, Tim. Thank you!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things we can learn from Joseph's faith (the husband of Mary)?
“This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
There are countless Bible texts comparing death with "rest" or "sleep" which implies a state of unconsciousness and an awakening (Eccl 9:5, 6, 10; Dan 12:2,...
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Do the dead remember anything? Psalm 88:11
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Why did god create the world?
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Thank you for the above answer: "The universe was created as a visible witness to His power, majesty, and glory. He also created the world specifically to be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
Great question, Reinhard! I'm persuaded that when we "bite the dust," we promptly enter the presence of the Lord. At some future time, we will be given new...
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April Streets
Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Jesus was the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8)....
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Tom Huntford
What is the Critical Text?
The "Critical Text" is based on the assumption that a few ancient manuscripts with a large degree of variability, are better than thousands of later...