Do Christians really need to attend church? (Hebrews 10:24–25)
The church is the body of Christ on earth and every Christian is automatically a part of it. When Jesus saved us, the Holy Spirit placed us in the church....
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What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13:8 - 12
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
Many verses in early English versions of the Bible (such as the King James Version) indicated the type of structure noted in the question by placing the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
"for his mercy endureth for ever" is in EVERY verse!
Psalms 136:1
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What is Vacation Bible School?
Vacation Bible School, or VBS, is a fun-filled program many churches offer, usually during the summer ("vacation") months, to connect with the children and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What makes the law wonderful? (Psalm 119:18)
The law is extraordinary and wonderful because it tells of the wonderful love of God which we may experience a glimmer of love down here on earth in true...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who are the firstfruits in Revelations 14:4?
“Firstfruits” in Rev. 14:4 refers evidently to the redemption of the 144,000 spoken of in the preceding verse, Rev 14:3 and even before that in Rev 14:1....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the firstfruits in Revelations 14:4?
In my opinion, referring to the individuals seen by John in his vision as "firstfruits" (a term found in the Old Testament in Leviticus 23:9-14 in connection...
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What is Pascal's Wager?
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Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?
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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
Because it is a proven fact that airborne viruses are too small to be filtered by most masks, wearing a mask does not help the wearer. Masks are worn to...
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Simcha Hannah
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
I refer to Psalm 2. "Let's break their fetters! Let's throw off their chains." It is now 2020 and the USA is in total chaos. Lawlessness reigns. Killings,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
I think the opposite is true. When we wear a face mask we are demonstrating our faith, by loving God and loving other people, which brings honour and glory...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What makes the law wonderful? (Psalm 119:18)
In my opinion, the wonderful things that the psalmist is asking to be shown with regard to God's Law are the deeper or amplified meanings or intent of it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
In all things God can work and He does work, good and bad. What was meant for a bad event by Joseph’s brothers harming him, God used to bring about...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
I would say that Paul is referring to the state of the redeemed in eternity. The reason that prophecies, tongues, and knowledge will cease or pass away in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What makes the law wonderful? (Psalm 119:18)
18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. (NIV)
Psalms 119:18
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13:8 - 12
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What would have been wrong with turning stones into "bread"? (Matthew 4:3-4)
Jesus came as a human being to fulfill the will of his Father in heaven and complete the plan of salvation. It was his Father’s will that Jesus should suffer...
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Emo Tenorio
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What does the bible say about leaving an inheritance?
I humbly submit for your consideration the following on bequeaths. (Numbers 27:8) And give the following instructions to the people of Israel: If a man dies...
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Donna Williams
Do Christians really need to attend church? (Hebrews 10:24–25)
In my opinion, where we gather is not important, but we are exhorted to assemble ourselves together. In the early church they went from house to house. It's...
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Jason Hein
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
Facemasks, scientifically, do NOT help against a virus. That much is (or should be) common knowledge. Even medical masks say so right on the box, and anyone...
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Tim Maas
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Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
In my opinion, to say that all events have a good purpose takes responsibility and accountability away from those who perform actions with evil intent....
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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do Christians really need to attend church? (Hebrews 10:24–25)
There is and old saying, sitting in church does not make you a Christian, anymore than sitting in your garage makes you a car. Lots of unbelievers go to...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the basic message of John 3:16-21?
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER, anybody, believeth in Him, should not perish, but HAVE EVERLASTING...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the basis for the new birth (John 3:14-18)?
First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third day, according to the...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
There are a few things we can learn from Jesus stilling the storm. The first thing to note is that in the ancient Near East (Israel and surrounding nations)...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What should a pastor do if a six- to ten-year-old child requests to be baptized? Should he refuse to honor the child's request?
The Bible does not dictate any one-way that baptism is to be conducted. Additionally, there is no mention of an age at which someone could or should be...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What encouragement is in the Old Testament for the Christian to eliminate distractions in his walk with God?
Both King David and king Solomon provide good examples to avoid distractions. In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David remained in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How should we live so as to prove we are trustworthy?
As Christians we must first learn to be trustworthy to God through the training we receive from our resident teacher, the Holy Spirit. When this character...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[i] have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Or that all ...
Romans 8:28
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should we worry about marriage negatively affecting our commitment to God? (1 Corinthians 7:34)
In my opinion, Paul very clearly addresses the question being asked by the content of the passage that the question itself cites. The more earthly...
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Why is it good for a man not to have "sexual relations"? (1 Corinthians 7:1)
I would say that Paul was speaking of sexual relations outside the context of marriage (since such activity would only be approved of by God between a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why should we worry about marriage negatively affecting our commitment to God? (1 Corinthians 7:34)
Context: 32 I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. 33 But the married m...
1 Corinthians 7:34
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is it good for a man not to have "sexual relations"? (1 Corinthians 7:1)
1 Corinthians 7 English Standard Version (ESV) Principles for Marriage 7 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to hav...
1 Corinthians 7:1
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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Grant Abbott
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Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
In this petition we are giving thanks to God because everything we have is a gift from God. We are asking God to give us enough provision just for today, so...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why were the Levites the clan chosen to carry the articles of the temple?
God chose Moses and Aaron as the religious leaders of Israel. They belonged to the tribe of Levi. Moses was the prophet and Aaron was the high priest. Aaron,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When referring to the marriage ceremony of the Lamb and the church, does this event occur pre-, mid-, or post-tribulation, or not at all?
The marriage feast of the Lamb [Jesus] is described in detail by Jesus in Matthew 22:1-14 as the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. The wedding does not happen...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
Even if and when God sends a storm into my life, I will seek it because I know it's from His all-wise Hand. If I fall into selfishness, vanity, taking it too...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
First, I would say that the very fact that this petition is included in the Lord's prayer is intended as a reminder that it is God who has final authority...
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What is the Catholic catechism?
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Tim Maas
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Why were the Levites the clan chosen to carry the articles of the temple?
The Levites carried the articles of the tabernacle and, later, the temple because they were the Israelite tribe that God had designated to be the priests for...