What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?
Daniel 5:1 - 31
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by Donna Williams
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
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For the sake of peace let's end this. I have no desire to go back and forth with you. You're entitled to what you believe. There's already enough division in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
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Okay Donna, Let's examine Matt 24. The disciples ask Jesus what would be the sign of His coming. He answers, "See to it that no one misleads you." Why did He...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is Old Earth Creationism?
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One day, if we still care, God will tell us anything we ask. We have all the information we need. God is God. We probably wouldn't understand if He told us...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is paradise a different place than heaven?
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Amen Brother. No one deserves to go to heaven. But Jesus loved us so much He was wiling to pay the debt we owe God so that anyone who would believe He did it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the bible say about loving one's spouse?
Great question, Arnaldo Oliveira! One way to love your spouse is to be: QUICK TO LISTEN, slow to anger. James 1:19: Know this, my dear brothers and sisters:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does God/ the Bible say about widows dating after their spouse has died?
Great question, Cindy! I would add another passage, though Paul did not directly address this particular issue, he did indirectly: Romans 7:1-5 Now, dear...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)
I would say that, even for those with knowledge of and instruction in God's commands -- as certainly in the case of David, for example (even if he may not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)
Psalms 119:1 - 176
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10
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Grant, I love your example, "The apostle James shows us what the Strong Tower looks like when we live by faith IN THE NAME OF THE LORD." How did you think of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10
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Regardless of what rich men do, THE SAFETY OF THE LORD (Pr 18:10-11) says that the godly run to the Lord when in trouble.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is New Life Version Bible?
I use the New Life Version almost everyday. And here's why: (what I found out about it from Biblegateway.): The NEW LIFE Version, available SINCE 1969 -...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12)
John 14:12 “greater things” (NIV) were things that “depended on Jesus going to the Father, because they are works done in the strength of the Holy Spirit,...
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What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?
As Jesus was hanging on the cross, near death, His mother, Mary Magdalene, and the Apostle John were among those who remained with Him. He said, "I am...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the Bible warn against witchcraft?
There are only two sources of spiritual power: God and Satan. At the heart of witchcraft is the desire to know the future and control events that are not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12)
I would say that Jesus was not necessarily referring to the specific types of works or miraculous actions that He performed during His earthly ministry, but...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is friendship evangelism?
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Repentance. The Greek word metanoia. It means to change your mind from trusting in what we do to save us, keeping the law, and doing good works, to trusting...
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Fredrick Odongo
Why did Jesus only take Peter, James, and John with Him into the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:33?
Jesus wanted to strengthen both their faith in GOD. Jesus wanted to reveal his identity to them, and also know who they thought Jesus was.
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Jay Saunders
What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?
What can we learn from the story of David and Goliath? With God's help we can do all things through Christ Jesus or (Jehovah God in his covenant). Life and...
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Alan Hitchner
What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?
He situation was severe and desperate. The fortitude of the Hebrews was at an ebb. They needed very badly to see faith, courage, determination, savvy and...
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by Donna Williams
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
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Brother Danny: Jesus did give his disciples signs that would indicate His return when they asked Him in Matthew 24 The second coming of Jesus and the rapture...
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Alan Hitchner
What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?
Middle eastern concentrated hyssop was a medicinal purgative detergent. In concentration it may have been mixed with vinegar and caused convulsive impulse...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?
Hyssop is a small, bushy, aromatic plant of the mint family found in the Middle East (among other places). In biblical times, it was used in cooking, herbal...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12)
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father....
John 14:1 - 14
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is it so hard for many Christians to believe that what the bible says, is true?
Great question, Grant! My opinion is that some Christians are not asking in faith for understanding (James 4:2-3; 1:5). I pray Psalm 119:18 BEFORE I read the...
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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?
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Should a Christian wear religious jewelry?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
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Is it possible that God the Father decided before the foundation of the world on something and Jesus, without whom nothing that is made was made, doesn't...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
Exodus 4:21- "And the LORD said to Moses,'When you go back to Egypt, see that you do all those wonders before Pharaoh which I have put in your hand. But I...
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Alan Hitchner
Why was the psalmist accusing God of breaking his covenant? (Psalm 89:30-45)
The old covenant God made with the Hebrews made it clear that if the Hebrews honored Him, they would be blessed. And if they did not, that God would be...
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Alan Hitchner
Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?
The entire message of Yeshua, of Jesus, is of the path to redemption. Humans are steeped in sin, but Yeshua loves us and has graciously provided a remedy;...
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Donna Williams
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
I have read the previous answers to the question and of course, we all have different opinions. I would like to share that some things are still a mystery....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do I know if I have faith?
Faith is the thing hoped for but not seen. Faith is the only requirement for salvation apart from works. Works is not faith. Faith is not works. Faith is...
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Donna Williams
Does the OT prophesy about Jesus’ death?
The answer is yes, The Holy Spirit through the prophet Isaiah spoke about the sacrificial death of Jesus the Son of God in chapter 53. There are a variety of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
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God in His sovereignty has given man a free will. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that All that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What if we don’t feel love for someone? (John 15:12-14, 17)
God helps us to love others, especially to love other Christians. Usually, we hear "We love Him, because He first loved us." But look how other good...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the psalmist praise God "seven times a day"? (Psalm 119:164)
In my opinion, the psalmist was using the figure "seven" not as a specific descriptive number, or as a frequency required to fulfill a requirement or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?
I read about hyssop in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
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In Matthew 26, did Judas receive the bread and wine with Jesus and the other disciples?
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
Wow the two biggest "hot button" issues in Christianity in one question; predestination and [God] violating man's free will. First of all lets see what the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did the psalmist praise God "seven times a day"? (Psalm 119:164)
Psalm 119:164 Seven times a day I praise you for your q righteous rules. (NIV)
Psalms 119:164
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Emmanuel Antwi DWUMA
Why did the Magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus?
Even though the scriptures did not give details as to who the Magi were, and why they presented such gifts to baby Jesus, wikipedia says this about them: “...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
To me, this verse simply means that God is God and we are not. He created us and when He has a purpose for which He wants to use anyone to accomplish, He has...