Why did God use 5 women with questionable pasts in Jesus' geneology?
I take the five women being referred to in the question to be as follows: Tamar, who tricked her father-in-law Judah into conceiving a child with her, after...
Question
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God use 5 women with questionable pasts in Jesus' geneology?
See especially Matthew 1:1-6 The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah 1 This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Ab...
Matthew 1:1 - 17
Award
for
Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
Question
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the evidence that Christians are supposed to do GOOD WORKS, other than Ephesians 2:10?
Ephesians 2:10 says, "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Ephesians 2:1 - 10
Answer
by
James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?
There are only two sins that can send a person to hell. One can not be committed now. Those who said Jesus did his miracles by the power of Satan sinned...
Answer
by
Aurel Gheorghe
Why does the Bible say Jesus is the first begotten of the resurrection of the dead when Abraham seems to be resurrected in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
The Bible teaches that Jesus is the “firstborn from the dead” (Col 1:18) because He is. Bible mentions several persons being resurrected, however, none of...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
In what sense do the meek "inherit" the earth (Matthew 5:5)?
Who will inherit the land (Psalms 37:9, 11, 22, 29)? --THE GODLESS or THE GODLY? The Hebrew word (ʼeʹrets) and the Greek (ge) words for “earth” can refer to...
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In what sense do the meek "inherit" the earth (Matthew 5:5)?
Varying translations of the verse from Psalm 37 referenced in the question (which makes a point similar to Jesus' beatitude) render the word most familiarly...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
The five smooth stones that were meant for 5 lords of the Philistines: 1 Sam.17:40,49; 2 Sam. 8:1; 2 Samuel 21:15-22. I would surmise that he did not go into...
Answer
by
Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
Perhaps he chose five to make it easier to find one in a hurry in his leather bag. Actually the stone that David hurled at Goliath didn't kill the giant....
Question
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
In what sense do the meek "inherit" the earth (Matthew 5:5)?
Matthew 5:5 says, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.(D) D. Psalm 37:9, 11, 22, 29; Ro 4:13 (NIV) Experts say Jesus was bas...
Matthew 5:2 - 12
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?
We are like a boat in the water. We are in the water, but the water is not supposed to be in the boat. I grew up spending summers in northern WI, boating a...
Award
for
Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
Answer
by
April Streets
Why does the Bible say Jesus is the first begotten of the resurrection of the dead when Abraham seems to be resurrected in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
In the New Testament, John tells his followers: “He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me” (John 1:15). This informs us that Jesus was...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How old was Methuselah when he died?
He was the man who outlived all human beings at 969 years old. The oldest man in the Bible could not have been more than 369 years old when his grandson Noah...
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the Bible say Jesus is the first begotten of the resurrection of the dead when Abraham seems to be resurrected in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
Abraham was neither resurrected in an eternal, glorified body (as only Jesus was), nor taken from earth without dying (as Enoch and Elijah were).The parable...
Answer
by
Donna Williams
What can I do to positively influence my adult daughter, who has no interest in God, to become a Christian?
I am in agreement with the two previous answers, and would like to encourage you as well. Continue to pray for your daughter; the Word of God tells us that...
Question
by
Nanchen Pirbong
Answer
by
Luella Washington
Where is a good place for a teenager to start reading the Bible?
My children are the same age. I started with David and Goliath. I knew that there was a place I could relate to them on a practical sense as to what giants...
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some good things to say to lead someone into a gospel conversation?
To me, the most "natural" lead-in to a gospel conversation would be any of the frequent situations that can arise in this life (and not even necessarily...
Answer
by
Mark Sullivan
Where is a good place for a teenager to start reading the Bible?
Hi Melissa, So we have a 16 and 13 year-old. As I see it, it depends on what they’ve been around in their young lives when it comes to Bible reading and...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Are we supposed to be actively looking for a spouse, or waiting for God to bring a spouse to us?
I have long believed, even before I married, that I as a Christian bachelor the Lord would bring me a woman to marry. I based this on Genesis 2:22, “And the...
Award
for
Georg Kouz
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Does the Bible teach that the earth is flat?
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where is a good place for a teenager to start reading the Bible?
Michael has said in one of his other 2 websites (gotquestions.com and compellingtruth.com, by the way), that “The Gospel of Mark is quick and fast-paced and...
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
Do the dead remember anything? Psalm 88:11
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Would God force me to marry someone that I am not physically attracted to?
I would say that humans always have free will, which is an essential component of them being responsible for the consequences of their actions and decisions....
Question
by
Melissa Fellows
Where is a good place for a teenager to start reading the Bible?
A 14 year old boy and a 13 year old girl.
Award
for
Al Swilling
, Sola Scriptura
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
Answer
by
James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
If water baptism would save us, then Jesus died in vain. Acts 16:31 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water, but...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Eli?
He was an Israelite devout cleric whose children ended up so seriously that God killed them around the same time. His children were a disgraceful...
Answer
by
Ray D
Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
Most Christians throughout the ages have interpreted this verse literally—meaning, they take Paul for his word. Read in that way, the verse would mean we are...
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Jesus called the son of David?
David, the second man chosen by God to be king of Israel in the Old Testament, was known for his devotion to God. After he became king, he was upset at the...
Answer
by
Nicole Morales
Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?
It occured to me, that the reason why the tablets were placed in the Ark of the Covenant, is because... People might worship the tablet instead of worshiping...
Answer
by
April Streets
How can God know me when the universe is so vast?
How can God know me when the universe is so vast? The Word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah in 1:5 saying, “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…”...
Award
for
Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What is the definition of faith?
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How do the spirit, the water and the blood testify as mentioned in 1 John 5:7-8?
I think the understanding of 1 John 5:7-8 is cleared up by its context with the previous verse: 6And Jesus Christ was revealed as God’s Son by his baptism in...
Answer
by
Wilbur Pig
Why did Queen Vashti refuse the King's request?
Personally, I think that Vashti was a good person. Was she a jew? No. Would she have stood up for the Jews? Probably not. However that was purely due to her...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about handling money in a marriage?
The Bible does speak to marriage and finances. First, it speaks about saving money: (Proverbs 6:6-8 Proverbs 13:11 1 Timothy 5:8) 1 Timothy 5:8 ESV But if...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does God make mistakes?
I have in my lifetime never known God to make a mistake. I have never read that He did, never have known anyone who claimed that He did. Sometimes, at first,...
Award
for
Jim Tumlinson
, One beggar leading others to where the bread is
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about remarriage if a divorce occurred before salvation?
Remarriage after divorce is not always adutlery. There is clearly one instance at least that it is not. And that is if one of the partners dies after the...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should believers have each other's back?
To have someone's back is an idiomatic expression, meaning "To be prepared and willing to support or defend someone." E.g. "If you ever need help, just ask....
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
What is Christian Demonology?