Gold Evangelist award!
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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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What was David afraid he might say? (Psalm 141:3)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about pain?
I live with sciatica, a degenerative shoulder, a degenerative kneecap, arthritis, IBS, and other ongoing pain. These daily struggles remind me that pain is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4?
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John, interesting. But the movie Noah (2014 film) supports the actual "giants" view.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4?
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Charles Crabtree
If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
I would say that Jesus was referring to an early fulfillment of his prophecy like 70 AD. At that time travel was restricted on the Sabbath and travel on foot...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Should a Christian wife stay in the same home that she shares with her husband and children if he is selling his prescription medications?
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I agree, and divorce should not be a quick, go-to resolution. This is an illegal act that could get her charged, also. His actions could be construed as a...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Should a Christian wife stay in the same home that she shares with her husband and children if he is selling his prescription medications?
Speak to him and him alone about it if there is danger of being arrested or harmed. I would say find a safe place for her and her children first. If he will...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Is a man a Christian if he seeks and invites temptation into his life and knowingly plans to have a affair and hurt his wife?
I would submit the very plan is adultery, whether followed through with or not. Lust starts in the heart, and when conceived, brings forth sin; sin brings...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about using a surrogate mother to have a child?
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The story of Jacob and Joseph [videorecording (DVD)] Cacoyannis, Michael. (Tells the story of Bilhah, Rachel, and Joseph oh, so dramatically!)
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Leslie Coutinho
What enduring assurance does God give His people despite potential upheaval in the world? Isaiah 54:1–17
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the...
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Joseph Turner
, Christian, Sunday School Teacher, Actor, Health Food Worker
Silver Teacher award!
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What does Proverbs 11:22 mean?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say that a husband or wife should do if their spouse refuses to participate in sexual relationship?
Comment:
Bad leadership isn't tied to your post. You speak of those who seek counseling; the couples you have counseled. I understand why you assume it to be women...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
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I think you have made a great observation (Prov. 30:20). Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, "I have done no...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
Comment:
Thank you so much, you encourage me greatly.
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
What does the Bible say that a husband or wife should do if their spouse refuses to participate in sexual relationship?
Comment:
I would say the answer is the same whether it's a he or a she, but why I would assume it was a she is because I have witnessed this scripture misused in just...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
Comment:
Scripture in Num.14:29: Your carcases shall fall in this wilderness; and all that were numbered of you, according to your whole number, from twenty years old...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
An interesting fact of geography or topography is that it's shallower there and extremely deep everywhere else. Researchers know exactly where now, and have...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What does the Bible say about a trial separation in a marriage?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
For God said, "Lest the people change their minds when they see war and return to Egypt." (Exodus 13:17) Verse 18 says, 'God led the people around by way of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?
Kings of Israel (Northern Kingdom) Following the split, Israel had a succession of kings—none truly followed God and all were marked by spiritual decline:...
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L.S. James
, Artist
Silver Evangelist award!
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What does the Bible say about soul sleep?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?
Comment:
Also in Isaiah 45:12: "I have made the earth, and created man on it. I - My hands - stretched out the heavens, and all their host I have commanded." I think...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should be the Christian view of Harry Potter?
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Today, the children hear about these things either in school or from friends anyway. So, I think it is a good practice for parents to open the conversation...
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Donna Williams
If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
Bro. Smith, the ten commandments were not nailed to the cross. Jesus became our sin bearer and it was our sins that were nailed to the cross of Calvary....
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What should we learn from the life of Ruth?
Comment:
Excellent point, Mike Cleveland!! Thanks!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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What did Jesus mean by asking the people if they'd gone to the Wilderness to see a "reed swayed by the wind?"
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by Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
What did Jesus mean in John 14:18 when he said, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you"?
Comment:
Sometimes I use the mobile phone like now. Spelling check takes over and replaces a word or words that I have typed in. It us hard to proof read when the...
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Leslie Coutinho
Who are the sons of God mentioned in Romans 8:19 and how will they be revealed?
Romans 8:14,19: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?
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True, Leslie, God is joyful when people truly know Him and trust His character (His lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness (Jeremiah 9:24). He delights...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean in John 14:18 when he said, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you"?
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Very good answer, Robyn, but don't you mean Jesus ascended back to the Father? There’s a small slip in wording. Jesus didn’t descend back to the Father; He...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God hide his face from us? (Psalm 27:9)
Psalm 27:9 is basically David crying out, “God, don’t pull away from me.” When he talks about God “hiding His face,” he isn’t saying God literally vanishes;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the burned plow have to do with Elisha?
Delightful question, Donna! At Dallas Theological Seminary I had to take a class in Hebrew, and we students had to translate all these verses in 1 Kings from...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God hide his face from us? (Psalm 27:9)
Comment:
Makes perfect sense, Robyn!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is suffering always a result of sin (Lamentations 3:38-39)?
When I read Lamentations 3:38-39, I see that Jeremiah is reminding us that both blessing and calamity ultimately come from God’s hand. In Israel’s case,...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
How can I know when God is telling me to do something?
I expect God grabs people's attention in different ways according to how tuned in they are to the Spirit. God can use many ways to speak to us. He uses...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Why does it feel sometimes that God is so far away?
Funny thing, He isn't far away at all. We are. Our feelings can be our worst enemy sometimes. God and our relationship with him is a faith walk, not a...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
How we can we show respect to liars, murderers, or anyone who breaks the law?
Agape love, we all need it. To respect someone who commits a crime or hurts you or another, I think this is not a respect thing. Respect needs to be earned...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
In my opinion, Jesus (speaking prior to His death and resurrection, as well as to the admission (starting in Acts 15) of non-Sabbath-observing Gentiles into...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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Who are the sons of God mentioned in Romans 8:19 and how will they be revealed?
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John Smith
If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
After His death, Jesus was already resurrected He warned his followers, Matthew 24:20, "But pray ye that your flight be not on the Sabbath Day. Does this m...
Matthew 24:20
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Is prayer effective if we have unconfessed sin?
Unconfessed sin puts a hindrance between us and God. Because God is Holy and righteous, and the Creator of all things, God hates sin. This sin was introduced...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the burned plow have to do with Elisha?
As I read the passage in question, the burning of the plow was intended to both symbolize Elisha's complete break from his former life and activity in order...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
What is the key to effective prayer?
The key effectiveness of prayer in my own prayer life is to pray in the spirit and with understanding, and magnify the Lord. To break it down, praying in the...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
What is the key to truly knowing God?
From my experience, seeking a relationship with the Most High is the best way. God said, "If you draw near to me, I will draw near to you." God is not pushy...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Is the Bible truly God's Word?
According to God's biography, His word, the Bible, all scripture is God breathed, written via the Apostles through the Holy Spirit. God's warning is that...
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Robyn Keal
, Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior
Is the word "rapture" in the Bible?
Rapture is not written in the word of God. When Jesus comes back, it is written he is coming to "gather" his people who are alive on the earth after the...