Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Yvonne Rodriguez
Did Satan have a baby with Eve?
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The Bible says in Gen 6:2, the King James Bible, that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God help us out of ALL our troubles (Psalm 34:17)?
Psalm 34:17-18 (ESV) says: “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about faithfulness?
The Bible says a lot about that subject. Note Luke Chapter 16:10 -The person faithful in what is least is faithful also in much, and the person unrighteous...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about suffering?
What does the Bible say about suffering? To understand why there is so much suffering and why human efforts to eliminate it have been unsuccessful, we need...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about paying taxes?
What does the Bible say about paying taxes? The Pharisees asked Jesus a question: "Tell us, therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay head tax to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?
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So true, Myrtle. The GNT of Ecclesiastes 7:20 says, "There is no one on earth who does what is right all the time and never makes a mistake." But there is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about second chances?
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Here's the link "Second Chances," the Veggie Tales song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf6f-8Kd50Y
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about second chances?
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Don't you just love the lyrics to the Veggie Tales movie, "Second Chances" about Jonah? Praise the Lord, He's the God of second chances You'll be floored how...
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Is it ok to read the New testament first?
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Why did Jesus refer to false teachers as wolves?
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Is it ok to read the New testament first?
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Leslie Coutinho
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
Matthew 8:26? And he saith unto them, "Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?" Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
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It was only when I read both accounts that I noticed the why the difference and then the forest woodland would be awkward for horses with being dense...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view the civil rights movement?
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I would like to comment on the gotquestions.org answer here. Concerning the question, Houdmann got the right answer. But concerning the Bible, they got it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it ok to read the New testament first?
Dear anonymous, Bible Recap’s Approach (biblerecap.com and Tara-Leigh Cobble) is great: The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble has openly encouraged starting...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who wrote Ezra? If it was Ezra, who was he?
Who was Ezra? When did he write his Bible book? Writer: Ezra Place Written: Jerusalem Writing Completed: c. 460B.C.E. Time Covered: 537–c. 467B.C.E. What...
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Does the total depravity doctrine mean that nobody can seek God?
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George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
There are those who think they are saved and are not. Either they have deceived themselves or they've been led by blind guides who may have been taught by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the metaphors for apostasy in Jude 1:12-13, and what do they mean?
I'll answer only with the one metaphor, "raging waves of the sea." I have been to the ocean several times in my life. Once I won a trip from Arizona where we...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
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Good answer, Jeffrey! I hadn't thought of that. Thank you!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is praising God important?
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Psalm 22:3: The specific verse states, "You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel" (ESV), or as it appears in the King James Version (KJV), "But thou...
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How does radiometric dating fit with the view of a young earth?
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What are the metaphors for apostasy in Jude 1:12-13, and what do they mean?
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From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Jeffrey, eternal security / “once saved, always saved” (common in many Protestant traditions, especially Baptist of which I am one, and Reformed): Salvation,...
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by Amour Dresbach
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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In the ancient Greek used in the time of Yahoshua HaMashiach, His Name could have been spelled Iahosua as the closest to the written and spoken variation....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?
What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years? The Tribulation is understood as a time of catastrophic natural disasters, political...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?
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Yes, you are quite correct in saying the following--well thought-out comment: The seven-year tribulation is based upon a misunderstanding of Scripture...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
2 Peter 1:5: Yes, for this very reason, by YOUR contributing in response all earnest effort, supply to YOUR faith virtue, to [YOUR] virtue knowledge....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
My opinion is the following comment: The terms “save” and “salvation” are sometimes used by Bible writers to convey the idea of a person’s being delivered...
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Why is praising God important?
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Leslie Coutinho
What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
Jeremiah 18:6: O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as the potter? Saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Jesus Christ?
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Walter and Debbie, Don't you just love the lyrics to the Gaither Vocal Band Song, "Alpha and Omega"? He is the Alpha and Omega The Beginning and the End The...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it"?
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Priva, don't you just love the words to the song, "I Saw the Light," by Hank Williams: "I was a fool to wander and stray. Straight [strait = small] is the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
In the conflict 40,000 Syrian horsemen were are said tobe killed. May be in order to escape through rough terrain, these horsemen dismounted and were slain...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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Druunah, you are so right to include Colossians 1:13. Colossians 1:13 says God rescues us from darkness and puts us in Christ’s kingdom. This explains why...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do trees kill people? 2 Samuel 18:8
Reasons for higher casualties in the forest: Treacherous terrain: The forest contained hidden ravines, pits, and steep defiles that could cause soldiers to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a carnal Christian?
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Jim, I like your 1 Corinthians 3:2-4 reference! Consider also (Not Carnality but Christ theme) in Colossians 3:1-4 -- 3 If then you were raised with Christ,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about revenge?
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Proverbs 26:27 absolutely ties in here, I believe. “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling.” (ESV)...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does God say to do with anger over attacks from terrorism? Are we to sit and watch it happen?
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Hey Steve, Proverbs 26:27, I believe, absolutely ties in here. “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it...
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by Linda Giles
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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I am glad I read further. Many good responses here, but I like yours the best. Jesus spoke in parables and He can't miss the point. This, right here! On...
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Donna Williams
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
Dear Anonymous, the Apostle Peter is not talking about self effort. In my opinion he makes it very clear that he is speaking about the believers' intimate...
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What does it mean, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave his life for it"?
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What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
Yes, God's calling and election are sure by themselves, but the degree of eternal reward that each redeemed believer will receive depends on our actions and...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
As the Bible makes clear in passages such as Ephesians 2:8-9, salvation and eternal life are by God's grace. However, the eternal rewards that each redeemed...
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Why was it necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria?