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

Who is the bride of Christ?

"The church is called 'the bride' (Rev. 21:9; 22:17)," bible.org (EBD which stands for Easton's Bible Dictionary). Rev. 21:9 says, "Then came one of the...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What is the congregation of the dead in Proverbs 21:16?

Proverbs 21:16: The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. The congregation of the dead today are...

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What is Pentecost Sunday?

May 19 2024

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

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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We are not seeing eye to eye because you are taking what was written to Israel and regarding their coming earthly kingdom of heaven and merging it with what...

May 19 2024

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

Why is water never to be shared with strangers (Proverbs 5:17)?

Look at the question in the verse just before the verse cited: "Should your springs be dispersed outside, your streams of water in the wide plazas?" It is a...

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

What is the origin of the different ethnicities among the human race?

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The gotquestions.org answer is full of conjecture. Nothing is stated in scripture that would back any of these hypotheses. Biblically, all people are...

May 19 2024

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

What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?

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Another thought on this matter. We believers have our HOPE. Thinking about the transfiguration, could it be that this revelation is to be a comfort to all...

May 19 2024

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

What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?

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And let us not forget, that the kingdom promise involved Jesus in his first coming, but one day the Kingdom of God will swallow up all rival kingdoms....

May 19 2024

Comment by Lane Smith

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Mark, Israel and God's children/the Church are one and the same. The Bible makes that clear in a number of places including Gal. 3:16, 26, 29. As far as...

May 19 2024

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

Why is water never to be shared with strangers (Proverbs 5:17)?

The reference to water in the cited passage is not speaking literally, but metaphorically -- likening water's support of life to the support to one's life...

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Who is the bride of Christ?

Many believe that the church is the “bride of Christ.” However, it is not in the Bible, even though Paul’s writings are used to support it. Ephesians 5:22-33...

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Is it true that angels rule over planets?

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What is the Book of Judas, and why wasn't it included in the Bible?

May 17 2024

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

What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?

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Shirley, good points! Also, it would make sense that "after six days" is reference to God's work on earth through Christ being complete, by Christ having...

May 17 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What should we learn from Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead?

John 11:11: These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. Martha’s...

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Answer by Dave Larsen , Husband, father and grand father. Student of the Messiah.

What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?

Through the transfiguration event the LORD is revealing what will take place before Yoshua’s millennial reign begins, and when it will begin. Mark 9:1- 13:...

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Comment by Louis Tsarouhas , Christian husband of 3 non saved kids, physician, teacher

How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?

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While I deeply respect Mr Houdmann, I must say he makes a huge error in his neutral stance on vaccines. Lay people are not able to research on the...

May 17 2024

Answer by Dave Larsen , Husband, father and grand father. Student of the Messiah.

Why did God create Adam and Eve if He knew they would sin?

The answer is found in Genesis. Genesis 1:26-27: Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in...

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Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

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

Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?

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James 1:13 says God is not tempted to sin. Was not Jesus God and was He not tempted? The answer is “yes.” Jesus was tempted in His humanity but not in His...

May 16 2024

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Lane, we can only make a small number of responses, and we cannot post links to our websites. Also, this is about giving answers to the original question...

May 16 2024

Comment by Lane Smith

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Paula, I'm always more than happy, and very comfortable, providing Biblical support for any claim that I make. Please specify which claims you believe cannot...

May 16 2024

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

What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?

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He showed Himself in His glorified body originally here to Moses and Elijah, Peter, James and John.

May 16 2024

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

Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?

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Good question! To deny this possibility, some believe, would deny His full humanity, His ability to “sympathize with our weaknesses” (Heb. 4:15), and would...

May 16 2024

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May 15 2024

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

What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?

To me, the Transfiguration means victory in our lives. Jesus was to conquer death. He told His disciples not to tell anyone until after "the Son of man...

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

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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If salvation is not eternal, how does one regain it if lost?

May 15 2024

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

Does Jeremiah 31:31-34 mean that since the birth of Christ (the New Covenant), true believers are the House of Israel?

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Christ's ministry to us was given directly to Paul from Christ ascended (Gal 1:11-12). We do not follow Paul because his gospel is "deep", it is because God...

May 15 2024

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

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Enduring unto the end is a tribulation requirement of Israel. However, for us living in the Eph 3:2 age of God's grace (the church, the body of Christ), all...

May 15 2024

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What does the Bible say about asexuality?

May 15 2024

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Lane, you said many things and made accusations that cannot be supported by scripture in my opinion; this is why I asked you to read the other responses.

May 15 2024

Comment by Lane Smith

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Hi Mark. OSAS is HIGHLY debated among those who study Scripture. The entire theme of the Bible supports the notion that one can fail to achieve salvation and...

May 15 2024

Comment by Lane Smith

Why was honey forbidden on the altar?

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Interesting. That makes sense and resembles the rising, haughty, effect of leaven. Thank you, Tim.

May 15 2024

Comment by Lane Smith

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Hi Paula. I read each and every response. You might consider reading my answer again as I said nothing to contradict Jesus' return. God bless.

May 15 2024

Comment by Joshua Fallaw

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Cindy, God didn't promise the Jews anything he promised the Israelites, and we have it, all Christians do, some by blood, some by adoption through Christ...

May 15 2024

Comment by Joshua Fallaw

Does Jeremiah 31:31-34 mean that since the birth of Christ (the New Covenant), true believers are the House of Israel?

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Amen, Dave, test every Scripture against Scripture, and especially the red letters (Jesus' words). I think most Christians are actually following Paul more...

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Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?

May 14 2024

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

Why was honey forbidden on the altar?

By my understanding, honey could be offered, but could not be burned, because the burning process would make it swell and froth, creating a repulsive...

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

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Loss of salvation is false doctrine. Eph 4:30 "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."

May 14 2024

Answer by Lane Smith

Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?

I believe that the 'peccability' of Christ, His capability to sin, was a certainty. None of what He accomplished in the flesh would make any sense otherwise....

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Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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You might consider reading the other responses. What possible fault can there be in believing Jesus when he said he'd return to take us to his Father's...

May 14 2024

Comment by Lane Smith

Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?

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This is exactly the conclusion I've come to in my time of researching, praying, and reflecting on this concept. If Jesus could not sin, then He accomplished...

May 14 2024

Answer by Lane Smith

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

In my opinion, dispensationalism is a completely false doctrine and lays the groundwork for multiple other false doctrines, like pre-trib rapture and...

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