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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How can we guard our hearts from becoming self-righteous or judgmental like Pharisees?
  3. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  4. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  5. How does the Lord "protect us from the evil one"? 2 Thessalonians 3:3
  6. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  7. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  8. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  9. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  10. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9


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What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?

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

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

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Did Saul inquire of the Lord or not? 1 Chronicles 10:14

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Who were the giants living in the Promised land?

Numbers 13:33 And there we saw the giants, the sons of A’-nak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in...

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

Does God sleep? Psalm 44:23

Psalm 121:4 says, "Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps." Nor does He in His divine state need such rest or refreshment. There were...

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Does God sleep? Psalm 44:23

Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever!

Psalms 44:1 - 26

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April 28 2025

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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

The book of Job and the person of Job are unique, and though we do not reach to Job's level of righteousness there are lessons here to be learned. When G-d...

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

Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?

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Thinking more about the David and Bathsheba incident, we know that that baby did not live. They apparently had another child. But, I wonder, perhaps David...

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Comment by Billy P Eldred

Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?

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Shirley, of course it could have been. The reason, I think that the story I mentioned came to mind for me was that Psalm 39 mentioned David's thoughts of...

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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

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Jack, thanks for your kind words. I turned 70 this year and have stronger faith than ever, but have changed some of my opinions as I continue to study His...

April 27 2025

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

Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

The Almighty does not want automatons; that's why He created us with a free will. He wants us to choose Him over Satan. Satan comes with all the attractions...

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

What does the Bible say about wealth in Psalm 49:6-20?

As the Bible expresses in multiple places, the cited passage is saying that material wealth (in whatever form, such as money, land, or physical possessions)...

April 27 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

When is the best time of day to pray?

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April 27 2025

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

When is the best time of day to pray?

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Isaiah 50:4 in the NET (New English Translation) says, "The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the...

April 27 2025

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Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?

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@Shirley H Without a doubt David deserved judgment for the wrong he did to Uriah (the Hittite). The fact that he was a Hittite makes things all the worse in...

April 27 2025

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

Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

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Billy, you are a thinker! Thanks for this great answer, brother!

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

Does God expect all of us to have children?

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You got around to the obvious answer to this question. If God expects all of us to have children Jesus would have had children! How hard is that to conclude?...

April 26 2025

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

Why? God could have created us any way he liked. He could have created us as robots that did exactly what they were programmed to do. He could have created...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?

Aside from reading it in Hebrew/Greek or using an interlinear, the best way to avoid most biases is by checking a number of different translations. As for...

April 25 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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Thank you Billy! I agree that we will BOTH meet on the other side! I also agree that those who do not do the commands that you listed "will not like the...

April 25 2025

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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Mark, thx for your time and effort. I appreciate the way you present your ideas. Yes, we are not under wrath, AS LONG AS WE ARE IN CHRIST! There are way to...

April 25 2025

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How did Judas die?

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Hi John Appelt, Very interesting.

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

Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?

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Ben, was there any printed proof of your friend being swallowed?

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How did Judas die?

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I find that this is a common translation, but I would like to point out that the word “apagcho” or “apegxato” is used only one time in the New Testament so...

April 25 2025

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What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?

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What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?

Should we even have weapons at all?

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April 24 2025 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the Olivet Discourse?

“The Olivet Discourse” is the last teaching session that Jesus gave, Matthew 24-25. The Lord presented a survey of events that would occur in the end times....

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

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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There was once "law" (a truth for one group), but now there is a new truth (Eph 3:2, Rom 11:25): Rom 6:14 "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye...

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Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

How did Judas die?

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Hi John Appelt, I looked up the meaning of the Greek word “ apagchó” that is often translated as “hanged himself” in Matthew 27:5. The Greek word (Strong’s...

April 24 2025

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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Mark, your first question: I don't think God ever wanted anyone to be stoned for cutting grass. He wanted them to love Him and follow his ways. That is his...

April 24 2025

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

Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?

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Donnalee, I sometimes use https://biblehub.com/interlinear/

April 24 2025

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

Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?

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This also would be good to buy if you can afford it The Interlinear Bible: Hebrew-Greek-English Jay Patrick Green Sr. (editor)

April 24 2025

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

Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?

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I like the English Standard Bible (ESV). I use it for daily use, study, and memorization. I think it is very accurate. To my knowledge Freemasons use the...

April 24 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

How will these prophets torment people (Revelation 11:10)?

Revelation 11:10: And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets...

April 23 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?

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If the questioner is looking for an interlinear Bible based on the original Hebrew and Greek texts, the following site might be helpful:...

April 23 2025

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

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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Billy, thank you for your response. I do appreciate a good conversation! 1. Yes, the whole Bible is true. So, why aren't we stoning our neighbors for cutting...

April 23 2025