Why did Paul and Silas start praying and singing hymns at midnight?
First, I would say that, by my reading of the cited passage, Paul and Silas did not start singing and praying at midnight, but had been doing so continuously...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the significance of not boiling a goat in the mother's milk?
Great question, David! I wondered about this for decades. But now here's what I think. In my opinion, of the 8 reasons that NG & TH suggest, I think that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
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Mr Kraft, I agree with you 100%. There are countless people who are believers who don't know what you just made so clear. In fact, some of the stars of this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus rebuke the scribes and Pharisees so harshly in Matthew 23:13-36?
Mt 23:29 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you build tombs for the prophets your ancestors killed, and you...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who are the elect of God?
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Them HE foreknew them he also did predestinate to become the children of God. God knew before the foundation of the world who would believe on Him to receive...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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John 6:47 Verily, verily, is say unto you, he that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. Once we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4, we are sealed...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Boanerges mean in Mark 3:17?
"Boanerges" is the Greek rendering of an Aramaic term that is anglicized as "bene-reghesh", meaning "sons of thunder". This was a term that Jesus applied to...
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What’s the whole meaning behind Psalms 23:4?
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PRAISE BE TO THE ALMIGHTY"! Thank you so much, Mr. Jack.Gutknecht, for all of those inspiring words. May all glory and honor belongs to Him!!! Amen and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does Boanerges mean in Mark 3:17?
Mark 3:13 - 21
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What is the difference between iniquity, sin, and transgression?
In Psalm 32:5, the psalmist says, "I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.'" In...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the difference between iniquity, sin, and transgression?
Chattah, or חַטָּאתִי = ḥaṭ-ṭā-ṯî -- "my sin" --which is most often translated as sin, means to miss the mark. Awon --or וַעֲוֺנִי = wa-‘ă-wō-nî --"and my...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?
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What I see is sensitive, is the way Mr Houdmann doesn't want to come right out and say 'PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOL IS A BAD IDEA!!' I think the truth should be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the difference between sin, as a concept, and individual sins?
Great question, George! Sin is transgressing God’s law and includes such things as lying [Lying is listed as a sin in the Ten Commandments--#9: "You shall...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
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Can you tell an unbeliever from a believer by how they live or what they do? No, you can't. We are all sinners. First John 1:8. You can only go by what I...
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by Billy P Eldred
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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James, your first sentence of the last paragraph says it correctly. ONLY those who believe are Saved. NOT those who once believed. To those Jesus says away...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the New Covenant?
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The covenant with the nation of Israel will be finished after the tribulation and during the 1,000 year of reign on the earth. 144,000 Jews will be saved...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?
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Agnes, you are exactly right! I never thought of it that way, but now I see that you are spot on! Thanks and blessings!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
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Colossians 3:3 We are dead and our life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 2:13 We have been forgiven all trespasses. We can not add one thing to what...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
In Arabic, the name for God is Allah which means that people in the Middle East and elsewhere who speak Arabic and are Christians will refer to God as Allah....
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are the children of Adam/Eve (human race) being punished for the sins of the parents?
If a mother stays drunk on alcohol the whole time she's pregnant with a child, and the child is born with multiple complications related to alcohol...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If Adam and Eve hadn't sinned, introducing death into creation, wouldn't the world have gotten overpopulated?
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I'm not fond of admitting this, but my initial thought was the same as what Mr Houdmann's main point is. That in a perfect world untainted by corruption...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the meaning of "Jahovia Nissi"?
Great question, Patty! Jehovah-nissi according to the NAVE's Topical Bible is an altar. Exodus 17:15: Easton's Bible Dictionary says it is referring to...
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John Appelt
Who are the elect of God?
The ‘elect of God’ are believers, but not by the process of election. The word ‘elect’ is a word supposedly transliterated from the Greek, ‘eklektos.’ It is...
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Aurel Gheorghe
According to Exodus 20:8-11, is Sunday still a holy day?
According to Exodus 20:8-11 Saturday is the Lord's day, a day that God blessed and made holy. As far as I'm aware, the Bible does not mention any other day...
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John Appelt
Is the book of Revelation written in chronological order?
In the general sense the book of Revelation is chronological according to Revelation 1:19. However, there is a bit of recapping especially in the three...
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Al Mark
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
This subject has been addressed in other places, and this article does a great job explaining it: https://www.gotquestions.org/did-Jesus-go-to-hell.html The...
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John Appelt
What is the book of Jude?
The author of the letter of Jude is usually considered to be the half-brother of Jesus, but another possible candidate is the apostle Jude. In Matthew 10:3,...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
Hosea 4:6 says My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Proverbs 31:8 - a King is appointed to defend the weak. Jesus is the King of kings. He was both...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is prayer walking? Is it Biblical to go on a prayer walk?
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Prayer walking draws attention to the people doing the praying. Do they actually think that God will grant them their request quicker if they do it while out...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Paul said, absent from the body, present with the Lord. Our body dies but our soul/spirit goes to heaven to await the resurrection of our new sinless bodies....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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What is bible repentance? It is the Greek word metanoia. It means to change your mind and accept Jesus as the only way of salvation. John 3:18 Believers are...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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Adam and Eve were equally and wonderfully made in the divine image of God. God gave them (and us) a spirit that lives inside of a human body. We are a spirit...
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Why did Paul and Silas start praying and singing hymns at midnight?
What is it about midnight?
Acts 16:25
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Paul say that women should keep silent in church?
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First Timothy 2:11-15 Adam was formed first, and then Eve. But Jesus came through the women. Not man. Jesus was born of a virgin. But authority is given to...
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What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why do we say Christians are "born again"?
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We are born again by the Spirit of God when we accept Jesus as our only hope of heaven. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That He died for our sins, according to the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the "quietness" that the prophet speaks about in Isaiah 32:17?
17 The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. (NIV)
Isaiah 32:1 - 20
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What is the Shema?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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Okay Ben Jones, I think I got it. You say God only created Adam and Eve, He only "helped" on everybody else, except Jesus. I think that's how you put it....
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by Kenneth Heck
Who are the two women coming with the wind in their wings like the wings of a stork?
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The three women are cooperating in evil. The woman in the ephah is supported by the two angels until her time to manifest comes (as storks do). Demonic...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What should be the order of priorities in our family?
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James, Mr. Houdmann and I assumed that one is already saved and had a relationship with God. I was pointing out that priorities in one's life change...
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Who is the bride of Christ?
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by Patrice Wilkinson
Should a Christian practice yoga?
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I use yoga and have off and on for years. I started when walking, running, and other forms of exercise did not help relax my body. I don’t see how body...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should be the order of priorities in our family?
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There is no relationship with God until we are born again. Ephesians 1:13-14 and Ephesians 4:30. Without the Spirit of God their is no salvation. Romans 8:9....
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by Kyra Dolores
Who are the two women coming with the wind in their wings like the wings of a stork?
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Best answer with the exception of the angels being wicked. I say this because the angels were obedient to God. Rebellion is as witchcraft. Angels are...
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by Kyra Dolores
Who are the two women coming with the wind in their wings like the wings of a stork?
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I disagree and think it means he is holding back wickedness under the care of two angels, probably good, as they are obedient to God, until the appointed...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the Assemblies of God Church, and what do they believe?
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Defending Mr Houdmann is not what I do, trust me. Challenging his conservative views is more to my taste. But I agree with what he said. He didn't say 'being...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the purpose of communion?
The second part of communion is the part I'd like to talk about. The cup in the Lord’s Supper serves as 2 reminders: We are to look back to the shed blood of...