Why don't most modern day translations include Acts 24:7?
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Yes, Shirley. We can rest assured that we have the Word of God because God will preserve His Word. Everything God wants us to know is contained in our...
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Tim Maas
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How much protection does God give (Psalm 97:10)?
I would express it by saying that, for believers who seek to do His will, God gives the degree of protection that is required for them to accomplish what He...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How was Joshua chosen as the new leader (Deuteronomy 31:3)?
When Moses asked God to select someone who would be the new leader for the nation after his own death (since God had already told Moses that neither he nor...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the books of the Bible? What does it mean that the Bible is composed of different books?
The Bible is made up of a collection of books, each one a distinct writing that serves a unique purpose. These books can be categorized into two main...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to not grow weary in doing good?
Ben Everson's song "Do Not Grow Weary," released in April 2024, draws inspiration from Galatians 6:9, which encourages believers not to become weary in doing...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When will we be like Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18)?
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Interesting, Tim. I would even be more interested if you could summarize Arthur's "appropriate references from Scripture" for me. Can you do it?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Christian persecution?
The importance of this subject may be indicated by the fact of the frequency of its occurrence, both in the Old Testament and New Testament, where in the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Christian persecution?
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These verses offer strong encouragement to endure persecution with faith, joy, and confidence in God's ultimate justice. Keep standing firm!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
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I must say, tis very difficult to find truth through the ages!!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why don't most modern day translations include Acts 24:7?
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Absolutely! Amen! Also, so many languages, and these are very ancient documents. So, that leaves us? All we can do is trust God, pray, and believe in His...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Numbers?
The Book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Bible and part of the Pentateuch (Torah), written by Moses. It records Israel’s journey from Mount Sinai to the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where/how do you draw the line between helping someone and allowing someone to take advantage of you?
Balancing the act of helping others while ensuring we are not being taken advantage of is a nuanced endeavor. The Bible provides guidance on both extending...
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by Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
What is the story of the Old Testament?
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That Jesus, the promised Messiah, is coming. "The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed; the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed."...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
Isaiah 53:6: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. God the...
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What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is meant by "I have given you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions"?
Great question! The phrase "I have given you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions" comes from Luke 10:19 (NIV), where Jesus speaks to His...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When will we be like Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18)?
This question (if I am interpreting it as the questioner intended) is often posed or conceived of in the framework of two separate events -- the spiritual...
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Anonymous
When will we be like Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18)?
3:18 "And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one de...
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Albert DeBenedictis
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Why don't most modern day translations include Acts 24:7?
Hi Shirley, Thank you for your thoughts. Yes, I agree. It may be possible that a copyist either copied something twice or skipped a passage. It is easy for...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)
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The context is this: The theme is about loving each other deeply with all our hearts, the emphasis is on the profound biblical call to love one another. This...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can wolves live with lambs, and how can leopards dwell with goats (Isaiah 11:6-9)?
Why can't a wolf lie down with a lamb today? Because the only way they can be together is if the lamb is already lying down... inside the wolf! But in the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can wolves live with lambs, and how can leopards dwell with goats (Isaiah 11:6-9)?
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Tim, I love your answer! This will be a time to look forward to!
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Is it really true that ALL things are possible with God?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did God literally and visibly walk in the garden?
The answer is probably one of these three: Theophany (God Appearing in a Physical Form) – The wording "walking" (Hebrew: הָלַךְ halak) suggests movement,...
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Donna Williams
How can wolves live with lambs, and how can leopards dwell with goats (Isaiah 11:6-9)?
Isaiah 11 is a prophecy of the Millennial reign of the Messiah, Jesus the Christ. It will be a time of peace and rest, hence the animals that are mentioned...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did God literally and visibly walk in the garden?
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Yes, to the praise of the glory of his grace (Ephesians 1:6)!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can you memorize Bible verses?
How can I memorize Bible verses? The tactile technique works best for me. I print the verses out on a little memo pad that fits in my back pocket (of my...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why don't most modern day translations include Acts 24:7?
I think that this could also be just a transcription error. Also here's a thought: I also think that that particular verse has no definite influence in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can wolves live with lambs, and how can leopards dwell with goats (Isaiah 11:6-9)?
In the current fallen world, the conditions described would/could not exist. However, in the restored earth that the redeemed (along with all other living...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Christianity is the "simplicity" that Christ died for our sins, was buried, but rose again for our justification (1 Cor 15:1-4). Our faith in Him and His...
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John Appelt
What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
Psalm 22:16 seems different from Hebrew versions which in English is something like this, “For dogs have encompassed me; a company of evildoers have enclosed...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
How can I forgive my rapist?
In Luke 17:3 Jesus said, "Watch yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him." So first comes rebuke, then comes repentance,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Proverbs 10:15 contradict Proverbs 11:28?
How circumstances can shape one's opportunities! Some people are "born on third base," meaning they inherit wealth, connections, or social advantages that...
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How can wolves live with lambs, and how can leopards dwell with goats (Isaiah 11:6-9)?
Isaiah 11:6-9 English Standard Version The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the...
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Anonymous
How can I forgive my rapist?
I was rapped by my step-dad and I’m trying to forgive, but I still live in the same place as him and I find it hard to forgive. I want to because I know it's...
Matthew 18:21 - 22
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do you confront someone claiming to be a Christian for several years who does not display the fruit of the Spirit, nor do they show any signs of being spiritually “born again”?
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From Google: When confronting someone claiming to be a Christian but not exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit, approach the situation with love, concern, and a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Proverbs 10:15 contradict Proverbs 11:28?
Proverbs 18:11 later appears to amplify on Proverbs 10:15 by saying that the rich man's wealth is as a high wall (a protection similar to the "strong city"...
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Does Proverbs 10:15 contradict Proverbs 11:28?
A rich man's wealth is his strong city. The poverty of the poor is their ruin. But over and over again, we've seen that God has rendered wealth meaningless a...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Continued Conclusion: Paul’s Gospel Is Not Separate From Christ’s or the Apostles’ 1. Paul’s “my gospel” does not mean a separate or exclusive gospel, but...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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5. Catholic Teaching: The Fullness of Revelation Is in Christ, Not Just Paul From a Catholic perspective, Paul’s writings are inspired Scripture, but they do...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Continued 4. Romans 3:25 – Justification and Salvation in Paul’s Writings Romans 3:25 is used to argue that Paul alone revealed salvation through faith in...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Continued 3. Colossians 1:25 – What Does It Mean That Paul “Fulfilled the Word of God”? The claim that Paul’s writings “fulfill the word of God” in...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Continued 2. Acts 18:24-26 – Apollos and the Fullness of Christian Teaching The example of Apollos being taught the gospel “more perfectly” is often...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Continued Paul’s “my gospel” in Romans 16:25 simply means the message he preached, not a unique or different gospel. • In 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Paul commands...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Your response brings up an important question: Does Paul’s “my gospel” mean that salvation is found only in his epistles, apart from the teachings of Jesus...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God allow David to keep Bathsheba as his wife?
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https://ebible.com/questions/4829-if-david-was-repentant-for-uriah-s-death-and-for-stealing-his-wife-why-did-he-continue-to-be-with-bathsheba
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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So, Paul's "my gospel" would be sufficient to find salvation (whether new, or a "more perfect" form). For instance, after Paul had taught Aquila and...
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