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

What does it mean, “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God”?

Good question, ANNE LOUISE! John 1:12-13 gives us the marvelous promise of God that anyone who receives Christ will be born again and enter the family of...

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How do you explain the trinity?

August 08 2022

Answer by Joe cattani

Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?

King Solomon said that all things under the sun are common. Whatever you are going through, millions have already been through it. So what is this "thing”...

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

What does the Bible say about birth control? Should Christians use birth control?

I would like to add one more thought. Some people are using birth control for serious health-related issues such as fibroids or uterine cysts. In this case,...

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

Is temptation a sin? Is it a sin to be tempted?

Abraham is "tempted," being called upon to offer up Isaac (Gen 22:1); and Jesus is "tempted" to a spectacular Messiahship (Mt. 4 and parallel passages). No...

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

How can the Bible help people contemplating suicide, including police officers?

A 29-year-old Chicago police officer had over 5 years on the job before she took her own life in August 2022. She worked in Englewood, one of the toughest...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What does the clause "his days shall be 120 years" mean in Genesis 6:3?

To understand the biblical scriptures men shall live for a hundred and twenty years we need to understand where we stand today in the earth's history. Today...

August 08 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is prophetic prayer?

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I concur with this reflection. Prophetic prayer as outlined in this context is false.

August 08 2022

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is Scientology Christian or a cult?

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I think it hurts the cause to try to convince people that Christianity is not a religion. If it isn't a religion what is it? Well, the company line is, 'It's...

August 08 2022

Answer by John Appelt

When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

The rapture occurs just before the Tribulation. Here are supporting reasons: Evidence of pre-tribulational belief appeared in early church quotations such as...

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What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?

August 07 2022

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

What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7?

Flint was a hard rock abundant in the Middle East. Its hardness made it useful in tools such as hammers, chisels, and knives. It also became a symbol of...

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What are some common themes within Hebrews 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10?

August 07 2022

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

How is it possible for demons to delay the answer to prayer?

Daniel 10:5: "I looked up, and there was a man dressed in linen with a belt of gold from Uphaz around his waist." Daniel 10:12: "’Don't be afraid Daniel,’ he...

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Comment by Elliot Yudenfriend

How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained?

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I am sorry. I do not agree that “the answer was on its way to Daniel but got delayed.” Nothing gets in the way. Why would God “allow” an answer to prayer to...

August 07 2022

Comment by Elliot Yudenfriend

How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained?

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Demons do not influence God’s decision as to when to answer prayers. God is Sovereign over all. He does not change, and no one and nothing can interfere with...

August 07 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?

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It says, the dead in Christ shall rise first, and then we who are alive and reman shall be changed and raise with them to meet the Lord in the clouds. First...

August 07 2022

Answer by Elliot Yudenfriend

How is it possible for demons to delay the answer to prayer?

God answers prayer when He desires to do so. Demons have absolutely nothing to do with His decisions.

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is unconditional election biblical?

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Continuing, Before they had done anything evil or good. (Jacob and Esau) (Romans 9:11) And the scripture says, 'All Isreal will be saved.' (Romans 11:26)....

August 06 2022

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is unconditional election biblical?

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I've never known how much I agree with what Mr Houdmann believes until reading this today. I've always thought that he puts too much emphasis on "commands."...

August 06 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is God a cosmic killjoy?

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John 3:16-18 tells us how much God loves us. First John 2:2. And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole...

August 06 2022

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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

August 06 2022

Comment by kel gens

Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?

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James: According to 1 Thessalonians 4:15, the "living" will "not" precede the dead. If Christ raptures his church in a secret coming, he has to take all the...

August 06 2022

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Is God a cosmic killjoy?

August 06 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is religious science?

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Amen. There will be no boasters in heaven. Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier of them that BELIEVE in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is...

August 06 2022

Question by Anonymous
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How is it possible for demons to delay the answer to prayer?

How can we know what causes the delay?

Daniel 1:1 - 21

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible mean when it refers to the gnashing of teeth?

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You have no reason to boast or feel any way proud of how you were raised, or for what part of the world you live in, or anything like that. We who are...

August 06 2022

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible mean when it refers to the gnashing of teeth?

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Gnashing of teeth is a way of describing the anguish of the person who is about to die the second death. There is no chance to live anymore anywhere!! All...

August 06 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?

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When Christ comes for the church we go to meet him in the clouds. He does not come back to earth until the end of the tribulation. Behold, I show you a...

August 06 2022

Answer by John Appelt

What does it mean, “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God”?

Two concepts are in John 1:12. First, is the receiving of Jesus by believing in His name. This is the same as birth into God’s family, John 3:5, 7, I Peter...

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Should Christians worship Mary according to what it says in Luke 1:28ff?

August 05 2022

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Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?

August 05 2022

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Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?

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I'm so sorry for your loss. I too have a similar experience. When my son passed away at 22 years old I practically lived in my prayer closet and God carried...

August 05 2022

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Should we vaccinate our children for COVID-19?

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Tim, a big AMEN to your response. We also have a God-ordained responsibility to not cause anyone's ill health. Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 22:39.

August 05 2022

Comment by kel gens

Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?

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James: scripture does not teach a secret coming of Jesus to rapture his people. In fact, rapture is not a word used in scripture. There is only one advent,...

August 05 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the sin unto death?

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John 3:18. Believers can no longer be condemned to hell. We can lose our life and our rewards we could have had in heaven, but cannot lose eternal life or it...

August 05 2022

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

What should we learn from a mother’s prayer for her daughters (Ruth 1:8-9)?

Despite the adversities that had befallen her through the deaths of her husband and her sons (in addition to the uncertainties posed by the harsh external...

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

What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7?

The primary use of flint was as a source of ignition through friction. The property of flint that give it this usefulness was its extreme hardness and...

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Question by Anonymous
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What should we learn from a mother’s prayer for her daughters (Ruth 1:8-9)?

Ruth 1:8-22 8 Then Naomi told her daughters-in-law, “Each of you should go back home to your mother. You have been very kind to me and my sons who are now d...

Ruth 1:6 - 18

August 05 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Nasium

Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?

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Jennifer has the idea. Awesome job, and anyone trying to understand the original meaning of biblical texts versus today's all too common "reading your...

August 05 2022

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

What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7?

“Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame” (Isaiah 50:7).

August 05 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is Christian revival?

When I have a humble heart God will revive me. “…I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.” Isaiah 57:15 (GW)...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?

The rapture of the church is a separate event from the second coming of Jesus. At the rapture, we go to meet the Lord in the clouds. 1 Corinthians 15:51-53...

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Answer by James Nasium

Do we test God by asking for miracles? (Mark 8:12)

It depends on the attitude of the person. Moses used and received signs. Gideon wanted not one, but multiple signs, and God gave him them. Jesus knew the...

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Comment by Aurel Georgescu

Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?

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A good answer to the question "Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?" we find it at:...

August 05 2022

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

What is the sin unto death?

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Ema Sabau, unrepentant sinners do not go to a better place (heaven) but to a worse place (hell).

August 05 2022

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What is Christian revival?

August 05 2022

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What did Jesus mean by "My hour has not yet come"?

Let's examine the narrative in question. There was an issue at hand; the host of the wedding had run short on wine. If the festive occasion was to continue,...

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Answer by Al Mark

How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained?

I recently led a study on Daniel 10 as part of a series on prayer, and this passage in particular dealt with prayer and spiritual conflict. We are told in...

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