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  1. How does the assurance of eternal life (1 John 5:13) relate to our confidence in prayer (1 John 5:14-15)?
  2. Why does 2 John 10 tell us not to receive certain people when Jesus told us to love our enemies?
  3. What can we learn about discipleship from what Jesus says about sheep and shepherds (John 10:1-21)?
  4. What does "the love of God" mean in 1 John 5:3, God's love for us, our love for God, or both?
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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection?

Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection? 1 John 4:2-3 1 John 4:2-3 says "By this you know the Spirit of God: Every...

March 07 2026 Follow Vote Up

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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

March 07 2026

Question by Anonymous
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How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?

I.e. In what ways does Joel 2:11 emphasize the importance of repentance? Joel 2:11 The Lord utters his voice before his army, for his camp is exceed...

Joel 2:1 - 32

March 07 2026 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?

Discuss this Psalms 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my sal...

Psalms 18:1 - 50

March 07 2026 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?

Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.

Psalms 91:1 - 16

March 07 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

Comment:
Just needed to add this verse: 1 Timothy 6:15: "...which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings and...

March 07 2026

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

Comment:
Proverbs 8:10: "Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold." Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of...

March 07 2026

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

Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

Why yes, we are told that the “fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Prov. 1:7) [as per Danny] and that we should “serve the Lord with fear” (Ps....

March 07 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

Comment:
Danny, very good. I liked your very practical illustration of electricity!

March 07 2026

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

Comment:
Exactly! God gave us his Love Letter! All He wants is that we believe and respect him! Only He knows the total complete picture! Of course that includes...

March 07 2026

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection?

1 John 4:2-3 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit th...

1 John 4:1 - 21

March 07 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Abraham banish Ishmael?

Comment:
I think you've got something there, Silas. Abraham was a conduit; he wasn't providing for Hagar and Ishmael, God was. So when God told Abraham to send them...

March 07 2026

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

Why did Abraham lead Isaac to believe that God would provide a different sacrifice when he planned to sacrifice Isaac?

Comment:
This is still a great exegesis. It gets better with time! I like where the question of Abraham's integrity is vanquished. Abraham told his son the truth. God...

March 07 2026

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

Why are there only 4 gospels in the bible?

Comment:
I just read this today on Today in the Word, so what do you think: "Church tradition for various reasons has assigned four symbols to the four Gospels:...

March 07 2026

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

Is there an afterlife?

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Hi, I am so glad you survived to share your story! I can absolutely relate to your story. I had a tunnel experience once myself. I had surgery for [whatever...

March 06 2026

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

Comment:
I agree, Shirley. Only God is immortal. He is the eternal God. No one else is said in Scripture to be eternal by nature. Nowhere is it stated that Satan or...

March 06 2026

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

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?

Comment:
The 2013 film In the Name of God (also known in some listings as In the Name of God: Name in Vain or subtitled A Story of Giving Thanks Based on the Ten...

March 06 2026

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Mark, this will be my last response to this thread. I believe the whole Bible is truth. All of it. It was proven to me by God in response to prayer. I do not...

March 05 2026

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?

What are some things I can learn about love and hate here? 1 John 3:1-24 This passage of Scripture consolidates a number of topical outlines on moral...

March 05 2026 Follow Vote Up

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

Does "God hate shrimp"?

Comment:
Forgiveness and salvation do not occur at the same time. Those who "Christ never knew" are due to never recognizing what God did for them. Their faith,...

March 05 2026

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Who was the young man who fled naked in Mark 14:51-52?

March 05 2026

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does "God hate shrimp"?

Comment:
Mark, if Christ's death on the cross paid for all sin forever, then all would be saved. And all can be. However, it requires faith, saving faith. Saving...

March 05 2026

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

Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?

Comment:
Continuing, Why didn't Essau look at the evidence of Jacob's relationship with Jehovah and join Jacob in his worship of Jehovah? I don't believe it was a...

March 05 2026

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

Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?

Comment:
I don't think it's a "moot point." I think I get your point, however. Why ask this? It ain't gonna happen, so what's the point? Right? The point is that...

March 05 2026

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

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Billy, I agree there is a coming judgment for unbelievers (the White Throne), and a judgment for believers (the judgement seat of Christ) regarding reward...

March 05 2026

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Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

March 04 2026

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Mark, there will come a day of judgment. All those "in Christ" will be saved. We are "in Christ" when we repent of sin, yes with the grace we receive from...

March 04 2026

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How should a Christian view gun control?

March 04 2026

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

Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?

Comment:
April, good James 4:7 reference! (Reports the DENVER POST: “Like many sheep ranchers in the West, Lexy Fowler has tried just about everything to stop crafty...

March 04 2026

Question by Anonymous
Medium

What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?

1 John 3:1 - 24

1 Vote March 04 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?

Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions? No, it is not possible for Satan to repent, nor for God to forgive him, because...

March 04 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does "God hate shrimp"?

Comment:
Billy, good point on 1 Cor 5–6 being one flow. I agree Paul commands church discipline (“put away…,” 1 Cor 5:13). But that’s purity for ambassadorship...

March 04 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Was it possible for Satan to kill Jesus?

Was it possible for Satan to kill Jesus? NO, Satan couldn't kill Jesus against His will. While Satanic influence was involved in the betrayal and death...

March 04 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?

During the Millennial reign of the Messiah, there will be no sin in the earth. Prior to this time, Revelation 20:1-3, speaks about the serpent of old, who is...

March 04 2026 Follow Vote Up

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

How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?

Comment:
Ezekiel, good job! You taught me something: in·tran·si·gence /inˈtransəjən(t)s/ Learn to pronounce noun refusal to change one's views or to agree about...

March 04 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?

Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus? We need to understand what Jesus was saying. No, we cannot resurrect people, cure...

March 03 2026 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Dan Sanders

How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?

Revelation 20:1 - 6

March 03 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?

Comment:
I love it! May God grant us his grace to fulfill his expectation of us!

March 03 2026

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

What does it mean to give glory to God whether you eat or drink (1 Corinthians 10:31)?

Comment:
I think you are spot on with your answer here, Tim! A good Christian Dove approved movie that goes along with this is: Healed by Grace (2012) | Full Movie |...

March 03 2026

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

What does the clause "his days shall be 120 years" mean in Genesis 6:3?

Terrific question, Tito! I have always believed that the "120 years" span referred to the years right before the flood. Warren Wiersbe agrees with me, saying...

March 03 2026 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does "God hate shrimp"?

Comment:
Mark, in your response regarding 1 Cor: 6 you did not include chapter 5. Chapter 6 is a continuation of Paul's response to the church in Corinth about...

March 03 2026

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Does the word “draw” in James 4:8 and John 6:44 have the same meaning? If yes, so is it God who draws man to Himself or man who draws near to God?

To specifically answer your question, no, the word draw does not mean the same thing. In the King James Bible two different Greek words were used in the two...

March 03 2026 Follow Vote Up

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

How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?

Comment:
And we need to pray like Habakkuk: "Lord, I have heard your reputation. I have seen your work. Over time, revive it. Over time, make it known. Though angry,...

March 03 2026

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?

What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility? 1 John 3:17 says "But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in...

March 02 2026 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?

March 02 2026

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?

How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges? Psalm 32:10-11 says "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked;...

March 02 2026 2 Comments Follow Vote Up