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What can we learn from the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch?

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What is the Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)?

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

On what day was Jesus crucified?

On what day was Jesus crucified? Jesus died at "the ninth hour" from sunrise, or at about three o'clock in the afternoon of the Jewish Passover. (Mark 15:33-...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle? One could make an argument for both. Matthias: Ac 1:15-26 informs us that after their...

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What is the Feast of Tabernacles?

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

What was the mark that God put on Cain?

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@C Harris. I read your story about a "100% isolated African community back in the 60's." (I used more than one grain of salt). Here's my take on such a...

13 days ago

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?

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Please read Paul's quote in 1 Corinthians 13:11 "When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an...

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Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?

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Please read Paul's quote in 1 Corinthians 13:11 "When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an...

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Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?

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Please read Paul's quote in 1 Corinthians 13:11: "When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an...

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Does a Christian have two natures?

13 days ago

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Who were the Canaanites?

Who were the Canaanites? The fourth son of Ham and grandson of Noah. (Ge 9:18; 10:6; 1Ch 1:8) He was the progenitor of 11 tribes who eventually inhabited the...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Who were the Hittites?

Who were the Hittites? In the Bible, the Hittites are described as a people who lived in the land of Canaan, descended from Heth, a grandson of Canaan. In...

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How can I avoid being a doubting Thomas?

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How should we celebrate the birth of Christ since his birthday is unknown?

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Will we receive "whatever" we ask for in prayer (Matthew 21:21-22)?

Absolutely not. Jesus said that "whatever you ask IN MY NAME," it shall be granted. Every prayer must be done using Christ's name. Which means: in, and by,...

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What was the mark that God put on Cain?

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@danny you said: "The local population is black, you're suddenly a white person, and that keeps everyone from harming you?" Yes! And here's why. There was a...

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Can a Christian lose salvation?

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How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

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Comment by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

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Thanks, Jack! Prayer is so vital to the life of a Christian. My belief is that we truly can't get enough prayer. We should be praying on our own, praying...

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

Will we receive "whatever" we ask for in prayer (Matthew 21:21-22)?

This passage is all about faith. See Matthew 17:20, 21. Jesus is talking about faith. Jesus says "if" you have faith... The disciples were being taught about...

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

Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?

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Thank you, Brother Matthews! I've been in church since before I can remember being alive! My parents went to extra measures helping us enjoy every childhood...

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

Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?

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I agree with the advice for the reader to study the scriptures to know truth. I also agree that "fun" is very overrated in this world. It (fun) is the most...

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

Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

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Yes, Kelli, solo prayer is so important and so is corporate prayer: "it's also helpful to pray with other believers at times because there is power in our...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?

The specific content of what the prophets and Samuel were prophesying is not recorded in 1 Samuel 19:20. The text only states that when Saul's messengers...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What were the wheels in Ezekiel 1?

What were the wheels in Ezekiel 1? This book always fascinated me, with these wheels within wheels and the eyes and the cherubs at each wheel represented,...

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Answer by George Fitt , Spiritual Gift of Discernment

Does saving for retirement show a lack of trust in God (Luke 12:16-21)?

16 Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. 17 And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I...

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Comment by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

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Hi, Jack. I'm not really sure what you're trying to say. The song says, "two or three," but in my answer I indicated that people can pray alone.

November 02 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"

John 10:11: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Lord Jesus is the “Good Shepherd,” who has “porters” (angels) guarding...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did Jesus ask the disciples to "watch and pray" in Matthew 26:41?

Why did Jesus ask the disciples to "watch and pray" in Matthew 26:41? Be watching and praying, that ye may not enter into temptation: The spirit indeed is...

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

What does the Bible say about miscarriage?

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At least 2 websites, biblestudytools.com and openbible.info, list Isaiah 49:15 dealing with miscarriage. Isaiah 49:15 is a verse I have memorized. One night...

November 02 2025

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

When a woman has a child before marriage, does God make that woman barren after birth?

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Anna, you have a little girl and a four legged son. What is a four legged son? A pet?

November 02 2025

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

What is the significance of the woman touching the hem of Jesus' garment when Jesus felt the power run out of him to heal her?

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The most explicit hymn about this healing is: She only touched the hem of His garment by George F. Root 1 In faith she touched the hem of His garment As to...

November 02 2025

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

Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

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Kelli, then I take it that you would agree with Lanny Wolfe's song, "Surely the Presence of the Lord," where he writes, "In the midst of His children, the...

November 02 2025

Comment by Philip Davies

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

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The argument is solid and sound, so thank you for presenting it. However you left out one final thing. According to Paul... not all who are descended from...

November 02 2025

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

What should parents tell their children about Santa Claus?

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Most children will know by the time they're around 8 years old that the Santa Claus fantasy is just that, fantasy. The game hasn't been played long enough...

November 02 2025

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

Should Christian parents teach their children about tolerance?

Questions don't get much broader than this. 'Should Christians teach their children to be tolerant'? OF WHAT OR WHO? Most of us know what's being asked here;...

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

Who was Philo of Alexandria?

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Note in Acts 17:18: "Then certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him. (Paul) And some said What does this babbler want to say?" Acts 17:23:...

November 02 2025

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

Who was Philo of Alexandria?

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I see what you mean, and also what Michael means. So, I think the whole point is... choice. Isaiah 7:15 "Curds and honey He shall eat, that He may know to...

November 02 2025

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

What does the Bible say about miscarriage?

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Great and interesting ponderence! Wow! What a thought. They all are alive, but the living never saw the life physically manifested! All of them, I'm sure had...

November 02 2025

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What is the difference between fornication and adultery?

November 02 2025

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When a woman has a child before marriage, does God make that woman barren after birth?

November 02 2025

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

What can we learn from the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch?

Philip got this message from an angel (Acts 8:26). He met with the eunuch (Acts 8:26-40). Then the Spirit caught him away, a word used of divine power...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

In Matthew 26, did Judas receive the bread and wine with Jesus and the other disciples?

In Matthew 26, did Judas receive the bread and wine with Jesus and the other disciples? Matthew 26. 19-21: And the disciples did as Jesus directed them, and...

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

What does the Bible say about miscarriage?

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You never forget your miscarriage! I know!

November 02 2025

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

Why or why not would increased numbers make prayer more powerful? (Matthew 18:19-20)

I love the hymn and its lyrics: Where Two Or Three, With Sweet Accord Where two or three, with sweet accord, Obedient to their sovereign Lord, Meet to...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why were the disciples indignant? (Matthew 26:8-9)

Why were the disciples indignant? (Matthew 26:8-9) But Jesus, happening to be in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, 7there came unto him a woman...

November 02 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

what is discipling according to Matthew 28:18-19

What is discipling according to Matthew 28:18-19? Go ye therefore and disciple all the nations, immersing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and...

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