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What is the doctrine of eternal Sonship and is it Biblical?

November 08 2021

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

How long was Joseph in prison?

Great question, Zaina! Joseph was in prison at least 2 years because Genesis 41:1 opens with "When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream:..." The...

November 08 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Can God's face be seen (Genesis 32:30)?

Only God’s “back” (Ex. 33:23) or “feet” (Ex. 24:10) or “form” (Nu 12:8), in a symbolic sense, can be seen with impunity. –NIVSB Our Lord’s face shone on the...

November 08 2021 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?

One time a young good Christian couple and good friends of mine (he, my best friend), approached me and asked a question, hoping I'd give them an answer to...

November 08 2021 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say?

"A spanking won't kill them. A good spanking, in fact, might save them from something worse than death." (Proverbs 23:13-14 MSG). "Those who spare the rod...

November 08 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about sleep or napping?

Aren’t there more than 100 references to sleep in the Bible, and many more references for rest, slumber, and dreams? Here are a few key passages about sleep....

November 08 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Was Joseph a type of Christ?

I believe it was at a Baptist church in Tomahawk,WI, or at a regular Baptist Church in Milwaukee, WI when our church was using a book on Joseph or Genesis...

November 08 2021 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?

When the New Testament was translated from Greek into English it was done by different committees. One of the committees consistently translated the Greek...

November 07 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God stay "beyond our reach"? (Job 37:23)

No, although it is true that we can never understand God entirely (Dt 29:29), we still can have a meaningful relationship with Him. God has revealed Himself...

November 07 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Meta wood

Why did Paul say that women should keep silent in church?

It is obvious that God uses women in all aspects of ministry. He is no respecter of anyone, correct?

1 Corinthians 14:34

1 Vote November 07 2021 Follow Vote Up

Question by sukumar jayaraj

Were there human beings before Adam and Eve were created?

Genesis 2:1 - 25

2 Votes November 06 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God stay "beyond our reach"? (Job 37:23)

In my opinion, in the cited verse, Elihu was not referring to God somehow impeding our seeking Him or our communication with Him. (God says elsewhere in the...

November 06 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Was Satan the serpent in Genesis chapter 3?

November 06 2021

Answer by Laszlo Tiberius , A sinner saved by grace

What response can I give to my 11-year-old when he says, "I can't be a Christian because God has a standard too high to actually be a true Christian. Our sin nature is too powerful!"?

If he was my son, I would tell him this: The standard is so high so that, whenever you are tempted to make your acceptance with God a matter of performance,...

November 06 2021 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God stay "beyond our reach"? (Job 37:23)

Is this what Elihu was saying?

Job 37:1 - 24

1 Vote November 06 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does "the blessing of the Lord make rich"? (Proverbs 10:22)

"The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it." KJV "The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to...

November 06 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?

November 05 2021

Answer by Joel Steinhauser

What does it mean that "you shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead"?

Jewish theological (Orthodox/Conservative) tradition prohibits the practice of tattooing for any reason. It was never a question of motivation but whether...

November 05 2021 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I not go to hell?

Acts 16:31. John 3:18. John 6:47 First John 5:13 The simplicity of the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4.That Christ died for our sins, according to the...

November 05 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is "hesed" in the Old Testament?

Being very succinct, I would say, since the Bible is the story of Jesus, and Hesed is his portrait. For complete details, study the tabernacle in the...

November 05 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the “unction from the Holy One”?

All Christians have been anointed by the Spirit (2 Cor. 1:21). The Holy Spirit gives us the special spiritual discernment that we need to serve God...

November 05 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does "I shall not want" mean in psalms 23:1?

November 04 2021

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

What is "hesed" in the Old Testament?

The Hebrew word anglicized as "hesed" expresses not merely an emotion or feeling, but involves merciful and compassionate action on behalf of someone who is...

November 04 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about sleep or napping?

Psalm 127:2 rightly speaks of sleep as a gift from God. It allows human beings to be refreshed, especially so that they can provide for themselves and...

November 04 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is "hesed" in the Old Testament?

Is this Hebrew word only found in the Old Testament? Is it a Hebrew term only used in reference to God?

1 Vote November 04 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the writer use such a strong figure of speech? (Proverbs 11:22)

Assuming the writer of the cited verse to have been Solomon, I would say that the language of the verse reflected his extensive experience with women...

November 03 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

What is the “unction from the Holy One”?

"Unction" refers to the application of an oil or ointment in a ritual denoting adoration or a special or sacred nature or purpose of or for the person to...

November 03 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the writer use such a strong figure of speech? (Proverbs 11:22)

22 "Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion." (NIV)

Proverbs 11:1 - 31

November 03 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Where does the Bible tell Christians that we can be healed of sickness and disease?

Psalm 103:3 Contemporary English Version (CEV) 3 The Lord forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick, And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick...

November 03 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Paul Thomas

What is the “unction from the Holy One”?

1 Vote November 03 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

I personally do not believe that Christmas has anything to do with Jesus Christ at all, but I do not condemn those who choose to believe that it does! It is...

November 03 2021 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Would Dinah have wanted to marry the man who violated her? (Genesis 34:4)

Shechem’s violent demand for immediate gratification made Dinah suffer greatly and had far-reaching consequences. So no, Dinah likely wanted nothing to do...

November 03 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Can God's face be seen (Genesis 32:30)?

As God said in the verses cited in the question, man cannot see (and has not seen, at any time) His face in its full glory and live. References to God...

November 02 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should we loathe the "faithless"? (119:158)

Based on my study of the cited verse, I would say that the wording of the verse as translated in the question does not exactly capture the sense of the...

November 02 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

Can God's face be seen (Genesis 32:30)?

NET © So Jacob named the place Peniel, explaining, “Certainly I have seen God face to face and have survived.” (Genesis 32:30) God said to Moses, “No m...

Genesis 32:22 - 32

November 02 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should we loathe the "faithless"? (119:158)

"I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word." (Psalm 119:158, NIV)

Psalms 119:1 - 176

November 02 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself?

November 02 2021

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

Was Joseph a type of Christ?

Joseph certainly was a type of Christ. In fact, more similarities between Joseph and Jesus than I can either reproduce here, or could possibly have thought...

November 02 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Would Dinah have wanted to marry the man who violated her? (Genesis 34:4)

Genesis 34:26 seems to indicate that Dinah had already been taken (even if unwillingly) into Shechem's house by the time that Simeon and Levi killed Shechem...

November 02 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Would Dinah have wanted to marry the man who violated her? (Genesis 34:4)

4 And Shechem said to his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as my wife.”

Genesis 34:1 - 31

November 02 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

The Great Commission is to go into all the world and preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. That is the only gospel that saves sinners which we all...

November 02 2021 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Do we lose our salvation if we fail to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)?

Matthew 10:32-32 states, 32 “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever...

November 02 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Who was Lot's mother and what happened to her?

The Bible never made mention of Lot’s mother either by name or inference. The Bible also never made mention of how Lot’s mother died. Only Lot’s farther...

November 01 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Duane Haugen

What is the significance of 153 large fish in John 21:1-11?

It's not that 153 is the most widely known Pythagorean theory formula known to man on the earth and what the pyramids are all about, but it means 153 meals...

November 01 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Do we lose our salvation if we fail to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)?

In my opinion, the cited passages are not referring to inaction (as in failing to tell others about Christ), but to active denial, as when an individual...

November 01 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up