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What is gentleness (from fruits of the spirit)?

August 13 2020

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What does the Bible say about caring for our old parents?

August 13 2020

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Why does God require faith?

August 13 2020

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

Can a person bless God as Psalms 34:1 seems to indicate?

I would say that the thought being expressed in the translation of the verse cited in the question (as well as similar uses elsewhere in Scripture) is not...

August 13 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the rift theory and does it relate to the creation of the Suez Canal and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?

I have read in a book that the Suez Canal is the location of Sodom and Gomorrah but I can't find any supporting evidence.

Genesis 19:23 - 29

August 13 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What does the bible say about money?

There are over two thousand verses in the bible that mention money and material wealth. Sixteen of Jesus's parables talk about money and how we are to manage...

August 13 2020 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How should we interpret 1 Peter 2:13-14 on the subject of submitting to every human institution?

We submit to (obey) those in authority over us by "showing respect" and "giving honour" as explained by Peter in 1 Peter 2:17. The apostle Paul says the same...

August 13 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Bundy

What is child like faith?

A two year old has no fear of the future or what tomorrow will bring. They have an innate trust in their parents. As we come to the Lord in honest humility,...

August 13 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Were Adam and Eve real people or just myths? (Genesis 1:27)

The belief of Adam and Eve is critical to the Bible story of salvation. Atheists make the point that evolution has shown that Adam and Eve did not exist and...

August 13 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joseph Trujillo

What are some good books for a Christian to read?

I have to just say the Bible. I've never been into reading commentaries, although I have before. But if one must read another book, A.W. Tozer is an author...

August 13 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joseph Trujillo

Which is the best book in the Bible to recommend for a new Christian to read?

I can only speak from my experience. For me, I began reading the gospel according to John. It is good to listen to what is written and refrain from...

August 13 2020 29 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Old Testament say about change?

These are the verses that I have found in the Old Testament about "change"... Samson' s riddle, Judges 14:12, "Then Samson said to them, 'Let me pose a...

August 13 2020 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

What would be a good analytical or Scripture outline of 1 Corinthians 13?

The context is all important. And even more important is following the logic of Paul's augment. If you follow the reasoning, then you can be sure you have a...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is Bibliology?

My opinion is that the key verses dealing with bibliology are Dt 29:29; 2 Ti 3:16-17; Heb 1:1-2; and Ro 1:19-20. A doctrinal definition of bibliology is the...

August 13 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What would be a good analytical or Scripture outline of 1 Corinthians 13?

I'm not sure that I am fully addressing the intent of the request in the question, but I would say that 1 Corinthians 13 is a component of the overall...

August 13 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Brown , Retired pastor, Hospice chaplain

Who are the "least of these" in the Bible?

The phrase "the least of these" is completed by the addition of the words "my brethren". The context is the return of Jesus in glory v31 wit h all the...

August 12 2020 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What are some of the precious promises of God to the believer?

The bible is filled with hundreds of promises of God. We often miss them because we read the bible without asking the Holy Spirit to open our spiritual eyes...

August 12 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What does the Bible say about lending money?

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done (Proverbs 19:17). God would rather that we give generously to...

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

What does the bible say about money?

The Bible indicates that the pursuit or possession of money should be treated as a means to be employed in service to God, or for purposes indicated by Him...

August 12 2020 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the bible say about money?

Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

August 12 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?

August 12 2020

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Why did Jesus still allow Judas Iscariot to eat at His table when Jesus knew and pointed out that Judas would betray Him?

August 11 2020

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

What are some of the precious promises of God to the believer?

To me, the promises spoken of by Peter would most notably include forgiveness of sin; spiritual peace, strength, comfort, and support (from God, God's word,...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about saving money?

The main passages from both the Old and New Testaments about saving money, in my opinion, are: Proverbs 6:6-8 Proverbs 13:11 1 Timothy 5:8

August 11 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about lending money?

The main Bible verses about lending money, as I see it, come from both the Old Testament and the New Testament: Psalm 37:21 Psalm 112:5 Proverbs 22:7 Matthew...

August 11 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What were the 30 pieces of silver that were paid to Judas?

My understanding is that the phrase "pieces of silver" would have been referring to the unit of currency known as a shekel, which (as far as I can determine)...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the basis to claim the Bible is the only word of God?

Great question, Venkatesan! The New Testament writings are classified as Scripture (1 Timothy 5:18; 2 Peter 3:16.) Scripture is inspired and true (John...

August 11 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Old Testament say about change?

Although (as indicated in the question) there is much written about change in the book of Ecclesiastes (especially in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8), other Old...

August 11 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

How should we interpret 1 Peter 2:13-14 on the subject of submitting to every human institution?

I would say that Peter is making the same point in the cited passage as Paul made in Romans 13:1-7. The only duty that Christians have that is higher than...

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Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

August 11 2020

Question by Stacy Linder

How should we interpret 1 Peter 2:13-14 on the subject of submitting to every human institution?

13 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, 14 or to governors as sent by him for the pun...

1 Peter 2:13 - 14

August 11 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why did God send Jesus when He did? Why not earlier? Why not later?

"Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ" (1 Corinthians 2:16) The apostle Paul reminds us that some things...

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Who was Asherah?

August 10 2020

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What is the basis to claim the Bible is the only word of God?

I don't think the bible is the only word from God but it is the "primary and foundational" revelation from God. The bible is God's book, it is his revelation...

August 10 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rob Standford

Is Lucifer Satan? Does the fall of Lucifer describe Satan?

No, here's why. * Isa. 14 is an often quoted passage to support the doctrine of the Devil being an angel. The problem is Isaiah was speaking of the King of...

August 10 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Old Testament say about change?

The answers probably would come from Ecclesiastes, but I know there are at least a few other books, too.

August 10 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What are some of the precious promises of God to the believer?

TPT As a result of this, he has given you magnificent promises that are beyond all price, so that through the power of these tremendous promises you can exp...

2 Peter 1:4

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Can an unmarried man and woman living together and having a sexual relationship go to heaven if they love each other but do not marry?

August 10 2020

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

How do I change my heart toward a person in my life who is absolutely annoying?

We can't necessarily make our emotions behave in a particular manner, but we can control our actions. One of my favorite Christian commentators, C. S. Lewis,...

August 10 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

What is the grace of God?

God's grace goes beyond our full understanding. Just like we can't fully comprehend God's creation because we have not even fully explored it all on earth or...

August 10 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How do I change my heart toward a person in my life who is absolutely annoying?

I have prayed for years about this and yet I just can’t seem to treat this person lovingly.

Ephesians 4:32

August 10 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

August 10 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does it mean that love never fails?

Love NEVER FAILS (1 Cor. 13:8). "FAILS" in the Greek is πίπτω [in LXX chiefly for נָפַל;] to fall; and this Hebrew verb is pronounced "nafall";] 1. of...

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What is the Cosmological argument for the existence of God?

August 09 2020