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Question by paul me

What specific commandments did Jesus tell the eleven to observe in Matt.28:20?

What was commanded to eleven, that no one else knew? But eleven had to teach it to others?

Matthew 28:20

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

Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?

It was most likely Jacob's method of telling the family that Joseph had been decided to be his beneficiary.

June 05 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rahul Shaw

Why don't Christians fast the same as Muslims?

Bible says something about "True Fasting" in Old Testament through Prophet Isaiah in Chapter 58. I have seen people who are fasting for the sake of pleasing...

June 04 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?

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A pastor I know invited a converted witch to help in a deliverance situation. (The record of her conversion is in the book "From Witchcraft to Christ"). In...

June 04 2020

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Thank you Moses. I refer you to Dr. Michael Heiser, who is in my opinion one of the best bible teachers alive today. He will not feed you his own position on...

June 04 2020

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

What does this passage mean: "And from the age of fifty years they shall withdraw from the duty of the service and serve no more."?

Numbers 8:23-26 This brief section contains instructions about what to do when a Levite reaches 50 years old, the age of retirement. 25. from the age of...

June 04 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about doubt?

"Give me the benefit of your convictions, if you have any; but keep your doubts to yourself, for I have enough of my own." -- Goethe The term, DOUBT, is...

June 04 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does this passage mean: "And from the age of fifty years they shall withdraw from the duty of the service and serve no more."?

My understanding is that the limitation cited in the question applied (as indicated in the question itself) only to the Levites (rather than to the priests...

June 04 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the significance of Moses' hand turning to leprosy in relation to God's assignment for him?

This unexpected skin infection showed that God had the option to get such sicknesses to Egypt and that no one but he could dispose of them. Moses' hand...

June 04 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?

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Mary, If what you say is true, if God tempted the man to sin, then that would mean that God can't be trusted. If that's the case, then repeating what He said...

June 04 2020

Comment by Moses Ayeni

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Hi Gerritt. You know , I have been trying to read commentaries like MacArthur and others but my spirit kept saying I read the bible myself and the popular...

June 04 2020

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why are there so many Christian denominations?

I have often thought that Christians arguing about which denomination is "right" is rather like arguing about which food is right. I like Mexican, Chinese,...

June 04 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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Mr Taylor, I'm not trying to define apostasy or defend it, or defend the people whom you KNOW who are "fake believers." The people Jesus said he would tell...

June 04 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the four spiritual laws?

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I agree. We all seem to go through the valley at some places in our life. But, we have this, Hebrews 13:5 He will never leave us or forsake us. John 6:37 He...

June 04 2020

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Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?

June 04 2020

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What is the law of liberty?

June 04 2020

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How is Satan god of this world?

June 04 2020

Comment by Laycie O

How do I support my son who just announced he's gay?

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As followers of the Lord we know to be true, that all sins are equal. Jesus loves us all, no matter the sin, we are his creation. God is a God of love and...

June 03 2020

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June 03 2020

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

What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

You overcome depression by memorizing some inspiring Bible verses with Scripture Memory Fellowship this summer about The Night of Depression Psalm 42:5 Why...

June 03 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What role (if any) do spiritual gifts play in love relationships?

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Prophecy edifies the church, tongues edify only the speaker (1 Corinthians 14:4–5). So the loving thing to do is to refrain from speaking in tongues and let...

June 03 2020

Answer by Ocie Taylor

What is the key to making marriage last?

I think if both husband and wife have a good solid foundation and understanding of the gospel and a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, especially if...

June 03 2020 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Was Israel’s repentance genuine or fake? (Hosera 6:1–3)

These words in Hosea 6:3 of repentance are lovely but as morning clouds are often pictured as a simile for transitoriness (e.g., Job 7:9; Isa 44:22; Hos 6:4;...

June 03 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the grain of wheat?

Good question! Grant, I think, has the right idea, when he said, "Jesus is the first fruits example." And He, the wheat-corn, sown in earth, Has giv’n a...

June 03 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ocie Taylor

Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?

That's kind of a tough one but I do not believe there is a such thing as a soul mate. The only relationship I can think of where the term soul mate could...

June 03 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ocie Taylor

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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Oh my friend, there are a lot of fake believers. For some the "title" of being a christian is just an accessory. Like a Louie bag. It has no value but it...

June 03 2020

Comment by Ocie Taylor

How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?

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You don't have to quote scripture the to unsaved to forgive them. Forgiveness should be unconditional. If a person is saved or unsaved shouldn't be a factor...

June 02 2020

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What does the Bible say about self-worth?

June 02 2020

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What is the book of Jeremiah?

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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

June 02 2020

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

Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?

It is clear from John 2:1-11 that Jesus did not choose for this miracle to be His first. I do believe that he was put-upon by his mother and could not refuse...

June 02 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?

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This is the gospel in a nut shell. John 3:16-18 John 6:47. Now, if you have ever believed it, you are saved forever. If you have not believed it, nothing you...

June 02 2020

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

What is the significance of Moses' hand turning to leprosy in relation to God's assignment for him?

The action described in the verse cited in the question was one of three signs that God gave to Moses in Exodus 4 that he could show to the Israelites in...

June 02 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Christ appear to men in the Old Testament? If so, where?

Yes, Christ did appear in the Old Testament in at least 7 places: Abraham (Genesis 18, especially Genesis 18:13) as also mentioned by Jennifer Henkel...

June 02 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

What does "Let this mind be in you which also was in Christ Jesus (KJV)" mean?

It is true, one has a right to agree or disagree. Having the mind of Christ is very simple to understand to a spiritual person. In John's gospel 5:30 Jesus...

June 02 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?

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I would really have to know without any doubt at all that it's God telling me to marry someone I don't want to marry, for me to do it. He'd have to part the...

June 02 2020

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

Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?

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All that Mr Houdmann said about God being able to keep a boat with many holes afloat is true. But when you're being severely mistreated you need to thank God...

June 02 2020

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

Does Satan have the power to control the weather?

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Eleazar, Jesus stilling the storm reminds me of the poem, "We walk by faith, not by sight No gracious words we hear From Him who spake as man ne'er spake But...

June 02 2020

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

What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

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Jay, I love the context of the verse you made reference to, Isaiah 61:3. The context is Isaiah 61:1, where Jesus said, "The Spirit of the LORD GOD is upon...

June 02 2020

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

What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

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I love your reference to Psalm 42. I like Psalm 42:5, "Why art thou cast down, o my soul, and why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God, for I shall...

June 02 2020

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

Why will the close relative lose his inheritance if he redeems the land himself in Ruth 4:6?

If the nearer kinsman agreed to pay the cost of buying the land of Elimelech, it would entail the job of marrying and supporting the widow, Ruth. This would,...

June 02 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?

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Jesus speaking to the disciples said: “If you love Me, keep My commandments" (John 14:15).

June 02 2020

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

Should a Christian ever get involved with hypnosis?

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Ann, you are submitting to another power when a doctor administers an anaesthetic. Are you subverting or going against God's Word in doing so? As Frances and...

June 02 2020

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

Is it wrong to want to die?

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Tim, but Samson committed suicide, apparently at God's hand through the strength in Samson's body. Suicide! Judges 16:30 I can find no scripture reference...

June 02 2020

Comment by Danny Zhou

Does the Bible mention the lost city of Atlantis? Is there any evidence for Atlantis?

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Well, all I see mentioned in Ezekiel 26 is the city of TYRE, which is an ancient city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, famous for their building of...

June 02 2020

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Does Acts 13:48 prove election of some and not others?

June 02 2020