If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)
If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2) Psalm 127:1-2 says "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build...
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How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?
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What does "deep calls unto deep" mean?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant? God struck Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant because it was a direct...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
Joel 2:12 stresses "weeping and mourning" because genuine repentance requires the engagement of the whole person—emotions included—in response to God's...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the marks of a true child of God?
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Spot on answer, Ezekiel!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
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Good answer, Donna! Also relevant was your last sentence (See John 3:3) 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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John, if there was no evil in the world, would we come to Christ? I have read where atheist say "If there was a loving God, why would he allow bad, awful...
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Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the little book in Revelation? In other words, is the book a real book with pages like our books on earth, or something different?
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Yes, Tim, "John is told to go and take the 'little scroll' from the angel’s hand (vv. 8-11). He eats it, and as he was told, it tastes sweet, though it sours...
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If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)
Psalm 127:1-2 1 If the Lord does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the Lord does not guard a city, then the watchman stands g...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What are the marks of a true child of God?
What are the marks of a true child of God? 1 John 5:1 etc. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why did God allow incest in the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God allow incest in the Bible?
Why did God allow incest in the Bible? Incest is defined and forbidden here: Lev. 18:6-18; Lev. 20:11, 12, 17, 19-21; Deut. 22:30; Deut. 27:20, 22, 23; Ezek....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God? Note what Paul writes in Romans Chapter 1 vrs. 20: ESV: "For the invisible things of him since...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I know how to properly worship God?
How can I learn to worship God properly? Properly worshipping God involves offering your whole life as a "living sacrifice" through obedience, sincerity, and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?
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1 Samuel 13:14 is the place where this idea is first introduced in Scripture. It reads, "But now your kingdom will not continue. The LORD has sought for...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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I think you're seeing it clearly, Shirley. Who wrote this, and why? Someone is trying to make a point about how easily tragedy can strike when we don't...
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Donna Williams
Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
Dear Anonymous, I believe that as leaders and members of the body of Christ, we are to acknowledge that we are servants, and that it is Christ who is the...
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Donna Williams
What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
Dear Anonymous, I believe that the Apostle Paul is teaching us, not to exalt or compare one leader to another. When we do so, it is a sign that we are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
The leaders and members have to be servants as Jesus was. He is our example (1Peter 2:21). He said that the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and...
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Anonymous
What are the marks of a true child of God?
1 John 5:1 etc. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.
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Anonymous
Why will there a a half hour of silence in heaven (Revelation 8:1)?
Revelation 8:1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
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What happens when we aren't motivated by love (Galatians 5:14-15)?
Galatians 5:14-15 "For the law is summed up in this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself. But if you are always biting and devouring one another, w...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
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Manasseh serves as the ultimate example of God's willingness to forgive even the most heinous sins if the repentance is sincere—is the classic interpretation...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 1 Corinthians?
What is the book of 1 Corinthians? 1 Corinthians is a New Testament Pauline epistle written by the Apostle Paul (with Sosthenes) around A.D. 55 to the church...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)?
What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)? In 1 Corinthians 7:5, "incontinency" refers to a lack of self-control or inability to manage one's sexual desires,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 contradict what Jesus said about divorce?
Does Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 contradict what Jesus said about divorce? Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 does not contradict Jesus’ teaching on divorce,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What sort of spiritual boundaries should we set in our lives?
What sort of spiritual boundaries should we set in our lives? Spiritual boundaries are essential limits that protect your inner peace, align actions with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ?
How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ? Living in light of our identity in Christ means embracing our role as new creations (2...
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Leslie Coutinho
How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
Joel 2:11: And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do we refresh our hearts in Christ?
How do we refresh our hearts in Christ? Philemon 1:20 ESV: "Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ." Refreshing your...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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Aurel's answer is right on. The reason Uzzah lost his life is right there in the text. It says, "because of his irreverent act." I think he was just...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do we have to confess with our mouth that we believe in Christ?
Do we have to confess with our mouth that we believe in Christ? According to Romans 10:9-10, yes, confessing with your mouth that "Jesus is Lord" and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does 'selah' mean?
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James 5:16 The Prayer of Faith 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
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The text is an excellent, concise, and theologically sound summary of the biblical account of Manasseh. It does not add any doctrines not found in the text,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?
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Hear it now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOW_r3KIX3I 3:25
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Anonymous
Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
In verse 5, Paul describes leaders as servants rather than owners of the church. Why is that an important perspective for both leaders and church members? (1...
1 Corinthians 3:1 - 23
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Anonymous
What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
Paul says, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” 1 Cor. 3:7
1 Corinthians 3:1 - 23
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we use prayers for repentance in scripture as guidelines to help us confess and repent of our sin?
How can we use prayers for repentance in scripture as guidelines to help us confess and repent of our sin? There is a powerful, direct prayer of confession...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
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This is well written.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why would God through Samuel tell Saul to "kill... even their babies"? 1 Samuel 15:3 CEV
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Shaddai, All of the heinous acts you listed were / are atrocious and inexcusable. None of those murders and unjust rulings of death penalty cases are...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should we allow false teachers into our home?
Should we allow false teachers into our homes? Based on 2 John 1:10-11, you should not welcome false teachers into your home or greet them, as this makes you...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?
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This is a profound analysis.
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by Shaddai יהוה Tzevaot-Adonai
Why would God through Samuel tell Saul to "kill... even their babies"? 1 Samuel 15:3 CEV
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To claim that, “The only person to ever live as a human who was unjustly put to death was Jesus Christ,” is essentially suggesting that the suffering of...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does God love Satan?
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To reply, as it says. I see what you mean! Wow, Dan! Well said!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?
It's anybody's guess, but I can offer possibilities. Maybe David wanted to wait and see if Absalom was becoming repentant for having murdered Amnon. Then...