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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What evidence from Scripture and history confirms that Jesus is truly the Christ—the promised Messiah?
  4. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  5. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  6. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  7. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?


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

What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2)

"Pure spiritual milk" is a metaphor for the Word of God. It is how we grow in our salvation, becoming all that God has called us to be. So we have to crave...

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Is caffeine addiction a sin?

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Why did God choose to speak creation into existence rather than making it some other way?

November 23 2024

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2)

In my opinion, Peter is speaking of the most elemental truths of the gospel, which I would summarize as the existence of one holy eternal God in three...

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Comment by Danny Hickman

What is the Judgment Seat of Christ / Bema Seat of Christ?

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We won't 'answer for the sins we committed' at the judgment seat. Our sins are already forgotten in the here and now. That kind of forgiveness is our kind of...

November 23 2024

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

What does the Bible say about bragging?

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It is difficult to discover that Hezekiah did something to mar his legacy at the end of his life. He received visitors from Babylon, an up-and-coming power...

November 23 2024

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

How can I learn to trust in God?

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Admirable answer, Ainsley! It's because of this sacrificed Messiah, whom God then raised from the dead and glorified, that you trust God, that you know you...

November 23 2024

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What scriptures or prayers break or get rid of the spirit of Jezebel out of a person's life?

November 22 2024

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What is the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)?

November 22 2024

Comment by Danny Hickman

Does God love Satan?

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"It does appear angels can disobey." Are there angels who have never disobeyed God? (We know that there are angels who have become demons). Are the angels...

November 22 2024

Comment by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Who will occupy the Millennial Kingdom?

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Yes indeed people will die in the Millennium as indicated in REV 20:9-

November 22 2024

Comment by Victoria Mitchell

Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?

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Christ is the GREAT PHYSICIAN.

November 22 2024

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

Why is praising God important?

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November 21 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?

Joel 2:13: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great...

November 21 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does God tempt us to sin?

November 21 2024

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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

November 21 2024

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November 21 2024

Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What does the Bible say about luck?

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After hearing Messianic Jews in Israel refer to Jesus as Yeshua, I created this saying: I’m LUCKY - Living Under the Care of King Yeshua They knew they were...

November 21 2024

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is good biblical exegesis?

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This is an edifying piece. Biblical exegesis should be holistic and concise.

November 20 2024

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

When did Peter and Andrew join Jesus as His disciples?

In the account of John, Peter meets Jesus just after Jesus has been baptized, tempted in the wilderness, and come back (John 1:32-34). In Luke, Jesus was...

November 19 2024 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does the Bible say about the universality of sin?

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It's even easier for us "uncircumcision" Gentiles (Gal 2:7-9)...just believe! Romans 4:3-5 "For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was...

November 19 2024

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

What does the Bible say about the universality of sin?

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Antidote: Jesus's blood and righteousness. This can be imputed to (attributed to/ credited to) a person if s/he repents and believes in Jesus as being the...

November 19 2024

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Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?

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Does God tempt us to sin?

November 19 2024

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Who is currently in Heaven?

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Thank you for your comment, Jack. If in Acts 2 Peter is saying that only David’s body is in the grave, such a statement would be unnecessarily...

November 19 2024

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

What should we learn from the life of Jonah?

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I love researching Bible questions. Call me weird but I find it to be great fun and no waste of time. But alas, life being life, time for it is limited.

November 19 2024

Comment by Danny Hickman

What does the Bible say about violence?

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Jack, I've given some thought to your statement that I didn't understand in context, earlier. You wrote: "All I have to do is pray for deliverance from...

November 19 2024

Answer by Scott Hansen

If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

I think the simple answer is that God is doing something, and God has a purpose for allowing Satan to continue his schemes. Throughout scripture we read of a...

November 19 2024 37 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Scott Hansen

What is the sign of Jonah Jesus spoke of?

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I agree. Just as Jonah was 3 days and 3 night in the belly of the fish, Christ was 3 days and 3 nights in the belly of the earth. Great repentance followed...

November 19 2024

Comment by Scott Hansen

What is the Sunday law that Ron Wyatt prophesied about on his deathbed?

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I have followed Ron's finding regarding the Ark of the Covenant now for many years. One of the things that puzzled me the most was his mention of the Sunday...

November 19 2024

Comment by Scott Hansen

What is the Sunday law that Ron Wyatt prophesied about on his deathbed?

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For many years I wondered about what the meaning of "Sunday Law" was. At one point Ron referred to it as the "Mark of the Beast Law". I have come to the...

November 19 2024

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

Is kissing while dating a sin?

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Superb answer, Vin! I just saw a good DVD movie, "Pitching Love and Catching Faith" on this. I recommend it!

November 18 2024

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

Is kissing when you're engaged a sin?

Good question, Lauren! I cannot emphasize enough the Christian perspective on kissing, suggesting that while kissing itself is not inherently sinful, it...

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What is the sign of Jonah Jesus spoke of?

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November 18 2024

Question by Anonymous
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When did Peter and Andrew join Jesus as His disciples?

Does the text in John 1: 35-42 contradict with the Information provided in Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20 and Luke 5:1-11?

John 1:35 - 42

November 18 2024 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who is currently in Heaven?

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Good question, Aurel! "Peter is not speaking of David’s soul in Acts 2:34 for example, but of his body. David’s soul is in heaven along with all other...

November 18 2024

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What kinds of worthless things did the psalmist want to avoid?

November 18 2024

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

Why are there so many Christian denominations?

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Steve, good answer! But I beg to differ with your second to last sentence. I.e. no, I say that enrolling professing Christians on a "Church Membership Roll"...

November 18 2024

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

What should we learn from the life of Jonah?

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Shirley, yes, it was great fun. But it did take hours and hours of my time. I didn't mind it, though, because I was still single at the time and needed...

November 17 2024

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

What should we learn from the life of Jonah?

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Wow, I bet that assignment was great fun!! I would have loved it! Problem is I never went to seminary, and I do t know Hebrew!

November 17 2024

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

What is a Jesus freak?

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Amen Kelli, I once had a pastor who asked me, "Now do you take that literally or figuratively?" If you ask me, I think that God is smart enough to say what...

November 17 2024

Comment by Danny Hickman

Why did Jesus command people to not tell others of the miracles He performed?

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There's no way to stay below the radar when you have hundreds of people constantly following you around, while you heal people by the dozens. There are so...

November 17 2024

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

Why prepare a meal "in the presence of … enemies"? (23:5)

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Leslie, your answer was so good! I just watched a spell-binding message on "Sheep" by Dr. Mark Yarborough of Dallas Seminary. It was too short: 16 minutes....

November 17 2024

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

What does the Bible say about violence?

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Danny, look what I found in Ezekiel 36:5 -- 5 Therefore, says God, the Master, now I'm speaking in a fiery rage against the rest of the nations, but...

November 17 2024

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

When can music be considered 'Christian music'?

When Can Music be Considered Christian Music? My view is that there are no straight line template rules for determining the authenticity of a gospel song. I...

November 17 2024 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When exactly will the tears be wiped away?

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Kenneth, good succinct answer! Then we will surely see this and can say, "Eye, you’ve been rescued from tears!"

November 17 2024

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

How should a Christian respond to beggars?

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The Bible says, "When down-and-outers get a break, cheer!" And you help them to get a break, Bill. Yay!

November 17 2024