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

Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?

Great question, Jane! Agreeing with Mr. Maas, the Scripture Jesus in the New Testament quoted from the Old Testament was Psalm 41:9–“Yea, mine own familiar...

May 28 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can a person die before his appointed time to die?

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God decides the range of each life, however nitwits can hurry their end by settling on poor decisions.

May 28 2020

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

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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Mr Taylor, I wasn't defining "apostasy." I was trying to contextualize the narrative. This "abandon" context that you, and others, think is aimed at "fake...

May 28 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven?

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The kingdom of God is on earth and the Kingdom of heaven is in heaven. When Jesus said it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom he was talking about...

May 28 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is moral theology?

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Moral theology is believing we can save our selves by keeping the law. Galatians 2:21 and Romans 3:26-28. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive...

May 27 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders?

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I do want to add here, this has nothing to do with unbelievers. Only believers who have accepted Jesus free gift of eternal life. It has to do with...

May 27 2020

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

What are the four spiritual laws?

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Or perhaps he's calling the life Joseph lived (for example) "a wonderful life" because the bible says "the Lord was with Joseph," after each of his setbacks...

May 27 2020

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

What are the four spiritual laws?

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James, I don't think Mr Houdmann meant that God has a wonderful plan for this temporary life that we're presently living. I think he means that God's...

May 27 2020

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

What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?

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The government the inhabitants of Rome were told to give honor and respect to was an authoritarian dictatorship (Rom 13:1-7). You either planned on honoring...

May 27 2020

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

What is the Episcopal Church, and what do Episcopalians believe?

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Good comments Mr Matthews. Volunteering to go to war isn't volunteering to die for the sins of the world. It isn't even volunteering to die, it's...

May 27 2020

Answer by Ocie Taylor

If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?

As an omniscient and sovereign Creator, God sees the end of a thing from the beginning. He knew of Satan's fall and the fall of mankind before he set any of...

May 27 2020 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the importance of the empty tomb?

May 27 2020

Comment by Ocie Taylor

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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Apostasy; from the latin apostasia; defined as: the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief. You said: "The apostasy the bible speaks...

May 27 2020

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

What did Jesus mean when he said, "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."?

Jesus spoke these words at the Last Supper, at which He also instituted the observance of the Eucharist, and commanded His followers to partake of the...

May 26 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?

I would say that the most commonly cited prophecy in that regard is Psalm 41:9. This psalm was written by David, in which the friend to whom he was referring...

May 26 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is waiting on God so difficult?

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Great words! That's the "waiting" the scriptures talk about. Trading our plan for His plan for us. It's a "no lose" arrangement. It's also what the "wait on...

May 26 2020

Comment by kel gens

Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?

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JD, don’t you think using Ephesians 4:8 as proof text, equates to some sort of resurrection? If so, you won’t find any such teaching from Jesus regarding...

May 26 2020

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?

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Thanks JD and CHUCK. I wish to just “beef up” your comments by saying that there WAS a nation of God’s people- NATURAL OR FLESHLY ISRAEL; a nation that came...

May 26 2020

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Is there any conclusive proof of God?

May 26 2020

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

Is there a difference between coming to Jesus and believing in Jesus?

In the specific context of the verse cited in the question, I would say that, by inviting people to "come" to Him, Jesus was indeed speaking of believing in...

May 26 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How does man (natural man) strive to save himself for eternity/bring about his own salvation by human means?

The natural man goes about to establish his own righteousness while he needs to be made the righteousness of God (Ro 10:3; 2 Co 5:21; Is 64:6). He makes an...

May 26 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?

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Dear Mr John Dough! I was flowing well with your comments up to where you rightly observed that Jesus rejected offer of earthly kingship. However I had...

May 26 2020

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

How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?

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Thank you, Lynda Hickman for your words. I had the same thoughts. One broken person should never routinely refer to another broken person as a fool. The...

May 26 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What were some of things that Paul was trying to communicate with Timothy?

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All very good. He also instructed Timothy to rightly divide the word of truth. Paul and Timothy were both called to be preachers of the grace of God to the...

May 26 2020

Answer by Kenneth blythe

What are the names of the 12 kinds of fruits on the tree of life?

I am a researcher, I search for herbs of the field, especially the type that are nutrients for the health of the body. What are the twelve fruits of the tree...

May 26 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of the symbolism in Amos?

Amos 1:2 This verse sets the theme of the book: God is like a roaring lion. This symbolically portrays His giving a message to His prophets and His readiness...

May 26 2020 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Day of the Dead?

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Though I do not participate in the concept or celebration of the Day of the Dead, I do know of many who do. They consider this a day to remember the dead....

May 26 2020

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

What is the Episcopal Church, and what do Episcopalians believe?

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We can find fault with every denomination. We can also find true disciples of Jesus Christ in every one. The ECUSA has biblical flaws. I can say the same...

May 26 2020

Comment by Ed Pfohl

Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

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Best explanation I have ever read! Brilliant!

May 26 2020

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May 25 2020

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

What were some of things that Paul was trying to communicate with Timothy?

I would say that, aside from personal messages to individuals or non-doctrinal content, the main doctrinal subjects that Paul was seeking to communicate to...

May 25 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Xavier Gomez

Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?

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Thank you brother Danny and brother James. I am also encouraged to seek Him more now, knowing my works by themselves will never be enough, I feel like I can...

May 25 2020

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

If a man has multiple wives and becomes a Christian, what is he supposed to do?

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I agree with you. There are many in the church who say that polygamy wasn't wrong, due to the fact that God didn't stop some of His favorite sons from...

May 25 2020

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

How did the distance between Paul and Timothy affect the communication process?

I would say that the distance factor mentioned in the question would have influenced the communication that Paul had with Timothy both with respect to the...

May 25 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kathy King

What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?

What is the definition of a tattoo in relation to the body? Dictionary ap says: tattoo2 —noun, plural tat·toos. the act or practice of marking the skin with...

May 25 2020 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Garfield Spencer

Why at times did Jesus call the disciples brothers and at other times he called the disciples children?

In Matt 12:48, Jesus rhetorically asks, "Who is my...brother?" He was talking about his biological brothers, and not his disciples. From this, it can be...

May 25 2020 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the story of the New Testament?

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John of Patmos would have had access to most writings of the apostles and probably the letters of Paul. To consider the phrasing you mention as unique to...

May 25 2020

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities" mean in relation to the rest of the chapter?

Paul's medical advice to Timothy inserted in this letter is frequently being used to justify alcohol consumption among Christians. However, the text...

May 25 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?

May 25 2020

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Is there an angel of death?

May 25 2020

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

If a man has multiple wives and becomes a Christian, what is he supposed to do?

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So the other wives with no means of support, no home of their own, no support of any kind, they are just out of luck, I guess, if the man thinks the way...

May 25 2020

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

If a man has multiple wives and becomes a Christian, what is he supposed to do?

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I find it interesting that Mr Houdmann say "EVEN" in the United states," as if this nation is somehow is morally above other nations. (I was taught to say...

May 25 2020

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

What is the sign of the Son of Man mentioned in Matthew 24:30?

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Waiting for our Blessed Hope, eyes full of expectancy!

May 25 2020

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

What does a 'sparrow' represent in the bible?

What does a 'sparrow' represent in the bible? In Psalm 102:7 the psalmist compares himself in his insomnia, a lonely man, to a sparrow bereft of his mate and...

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