Where is Goshen today, where the Israelites were living within Egypt?
In Genesis 45:10, Joseph arranged for his father and family to live in Goshen. Traditionally the land is located in the eastern part of the Nile delta called...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should I be looking for in a husband?
In answer to the question, “What should I be looking for in a Christian husband?” I will give my answer for my daughter, a pastor’s daughter, what I think...
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by John Appelt
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Thanks. With the size of the flocks Jacob had, he could only travel 5-10 miles a day, perhaps going 50-100 miles in 10 days. Three days after Jacob picked up...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can a person be cleansed of sexual immorality ?
I understand how this could be worrisome. But there's hope. First, see the big picture: Regarding 1 Corinthians 6:11, as JD Abshire mentioned, "And such were...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is the "great nation" from the "north"? (Jeremiah 6:22)
Jeremiah 6:22 says in the New International Version, "This is what the LORD says: 'Look, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What were these "ancient paths"? (Jeremiah 6:16)
Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) says, "This is what the Lord says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and ...
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by Randy Pascasio
When we are glorified are we going to know good and evil in the new heaven and earth?
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I’m not sure about knowledge disappearing either. I believe we will know evil knowledge, but not have the desire or temptation to do so.
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John Appelt
How many Israelites left Egypt in the exodus?
Exodus 12:37 gives a count of “about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.” “Men on foot” may be “foot-soldiers.” Figuring in the women and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What do Catholics believe?
Much of what Catholics believe is the same as Protestants. But there are crucial differences. Two of which are these: 1. You need to be baptized to be saved....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Very interesting, John! One question, though. You wrote, "It was not too far as Laban chased him some 90 miles, Genesis 31:22-23." If this is true, 90 miles,...
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by Rajesh Sony
What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?
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Revelation 19:16 "On his robe and on his THIGH he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords." Your thigh is not a garment, it's part of your body...
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by Rajesh Sony
How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?
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"Great answer! Don't get discouraged WHEN this community doesn't "like" your answer, you're still correct in your presentation of the truth. The wages of sin...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian theology?
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James was writing to Jewish converts. Telling them to go on to good works for rewards in Heaven. Not for salvation. If we could be saved by works then Jesus...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does the Bible say the righteous ones have regard for their animals?
Great question, Samuel! The righteous are kind and generous (Pr 21:26 --"All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.”)...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is a carnal Christian?
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That Thief on the cross was saved and sanctified in Christ the second He trusted Jesus as the savior. He was born again. Ephesians 1:13-14. Romans 4:5. That...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
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Romans 8:29 To them He did FOREKNOW them He also did predestinate to become conformed to the image of His son, that He might be the first born of many...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Rebekah know Esau wanted to kill Jacob if he said it only in his heart?
Rebekah knew Esau would be angry when she and Jacob put the plan in place to defraud Isaac and Esau. None of this caught her by surprise. It was just common...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does granted mean in John 6:65?
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Romans 10:17 says, "So faith comes from hearing..." Therefore our faith came to us / was given to us when we heard the gospel of Jesus Christ. We did not...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Pharaoh find out that Sarai was Abram's wife?
It isn't stated in the Bible how Pharaoh found out that Sarai was Abram's wife. We can only speculate. I believe Pharaoh was a little leery of trusting what...
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John Appelt
Was King Saul saved?
The language of the Scriptures is quite clear that Saul was saved. I Samuel 10:6-8 records Samuel’s predictions to Saul. Just as Samuel said, the Spirit came...
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
Short answer, because I didn't see this reference scripture. Proverbs 16:4 says “The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked [according...
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John Appelt
Why did God want to kill Moses when he was traveling back to Egypt with Zipporah? What did Moses do to deserve death when God had chosen him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?
Exodus 4:21-26 is one of the most perplexing passages in Scripture. Commentators seem to unanimously say that Moses had sinned, but that the sin is not...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the spiritual gift of faith?
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You can take one verse, John 6:47, and go from there and all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place by just believing that one verse which is the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
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Amen Emo. The question should be, why do good things happen to bad people? Romans 3:23. Romans 3:9-10. That is why we have to take the gospel to the world....
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John Appelt
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
The distance Abraham’s servant traveled to find a bride for Isaac is under 300 miles. This is figured by correctly identifying places. Although Abraham might...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
Great question, Nelly OKEKE! Leaven (or yeast) in the New Testament symbolizes false teaching. Mark 8:15 --MR 8:15 says, “And he charged them, saying, ‘Take...
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by Perry Peterson
, Ret podiatrist born again Christian and bible student 30+yrs
How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?
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Yes, great answer. I add that the word “perish”, used many times throughout scripture, is absolute in meaning. If it is intended to mean anything less than...
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by Ken Thompson
What does the Bible say about oral sex?
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Phillip, I agree with you on oral sex not being prohibited in Scripture (See Song of Solomon 2:3; 4: 5, 11, 13, 16; 5:1; 7:8; 8:2) but I don't know of a way...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?
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Great answer! Don't get discouraged WHEN this community doesn't "like" your answer, you're still correct in your presentation of the truth. The wages of sin...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the apostles’ doctrine?
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The apostles doctrine was, John 6:47 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. Acts 16:31. John 3:16-18. For God so loved the word, that He...
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by A Lamb
What does granted mean in John 6:65?
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Amen. Yes faith is not the gift and we see this in scripture. Eph 2 8: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is...
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Jeremy Low
, Semi-retired business strategist
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by jack fentress
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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The teachings to the churches from Paul state that the wife is bound by the law so long as her husband lives. While there may not be a mandate to stay with...
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by Fiona Anne
Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?
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Thank you for such a detailed answer. The reason for me asking it was that I wasn’t sure whether it was bordering on the subject of New Age literature, which...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?
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My former pastor said many times, "Garbage in, garbage out." Be careful what you open your mind to. Always stay close to God. But, be informed enough to keep...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible referring to angels as "Sons of God" support that Jesus and Lucifer were brothers?
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I'm glad we're all free to believe the scriptures the way we understand them, and even to not believe them if we choose not to. There are many answers on...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What do Catholics believe?
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Thanks, Tim, I'll look into it more.
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What do Catholics believe?
Quotes from Catholic sources: (Pope John Paul II on December 9, 2000 said that) "All who live a just life will be saved, even if they do not believe in Jesus...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
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Romans 6:23 For the penalty of sin is death. That is the bad news. But, the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. That is the GOOD...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
Good question, Peter, that you posed: Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star? Revelation 22:16 Isaiah 14:12 Yes, it is true that Jesus...
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by tom tom
, Prodigal Son
Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?
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1. Ham entered Noah's tent, not Sarah's tent: The tent used in the original Hebrew text is אָהֳלֹֽה Some argued that ה is feminine and therefore Ham actually...
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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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Petter Havnegjerde
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
Isaiah 14:12 Revelation 22:16
Revelation 22:16
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to fear God?
Good question, Peter! According to NAVE (Nave's Topical Bible), the fear of God means reverence for God: Matt. 10:28; Luke 1:50; Luke 12:5; Luke 23:40; Acts...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible condone slavery?
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God to Hagar: Genesis 16:9 - "Return to your mistress, and submit yourself to her, I will make your descendants too numerous to count." That's how God...