What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?
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Insightful, Bennie! Esp. your statement, "Mathew 19:4-6. Verse 6 of this scripture says 'What therefore GOD HAS JOINED together, let no man (the couple...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What is the full armor of God?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?
Good question, Linda! -- "Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?" "John warned us that if we do not abide in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How did a sensual book like the Song of Solomon get in the Bible?
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Also, Nate, I believe you are right in your almost last comment. Why? The Shulamite "is expressing her commitment to wait until love can be aroused or...
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Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?
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What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does going down to the pit refer to in Ezekiel 32?
Good question, James! What does going down to the pit refer to in Ezekiel 32? Ezekiel 32:17-21 ESV - 17 In the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, on the...
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Justin Hale
What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
"And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him. In this way, love has...
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Why was Jonah angry that the Ninevites repented?
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Shirley, you have aptly summed it up. None of us is perfect. None is or was without sin under the sun except Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:8-10 read together with 2...
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by Justin Hale
Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?
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Yes. That was a poignant moment. In that moment, Jesus revealed He had heard Thomas' impassioned statement and was calling him out on it. Thomas instantly...
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by Mark Vestal
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Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?
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Good points, Jeffrey! God's love for us is indeed the message. I like to be specific on what we are to believe and why we believe it regarding salvation....
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by Ezra Burns
Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?
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Very well said. I think it's interesting how Thomas said he would NOT believe until he put his fingers where the nail marks were and put his hand into His...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why was Jonah angry that the Ninevites repented?
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I don't understand why people refuse to believe that God loves each and every person, even if they are messed up. i personally believe we are all messy! We...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
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Exactly! God loves each and every one of us. Just look around...you are alive because God desired you to be. God created the universe for each one of us....
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Jeffery Byler
Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?
Each book and author of the New Testament may have a slightly different emphasis; however they all agree on one point, that love is the most important and...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Who is Cliffe Knechtle? And is his “Give Me An Answer” a Bible-based ministry?
I don't know a lot about him, but I did find this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfWQOlxDCcA. At about the 11 min. Mark he states that he doesn't...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it biblical for a Christian to go to a grave yard and cry every day for loved ones?
Mourning is a natural response to losses of loved ones through death, and Jesus said (in Matthew 5:4) that believers who mourn (as He Himself mourned for...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)
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Jennifer, your last emboldened comment piqued my interest: "What should the contentious Christian reading these passages consider?" I believe that a nagger,...
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by Mark Vestal
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What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
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Good points, Paula! There is a difference in "vengeance" compared to protection, service, and defense. Vengeance being more out of anger, retaliation, or...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
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Thanks! Yes, what God wants is our hearts.
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by Mark Vestal
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What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
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Very good answer, John!!
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
Beyond Rom. 12:19, we have the example of the apostles, who defied orders from the Sanhedrin to stop spreading the Gospel (Acts 4:19). Still, there are no...
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John Appelt
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
The “marriage supper of the Lamb” is a future event, Revelation 19:7-9. The same Greek word, “gamous,” is used for both for the marriage and marriage feast....
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
Rom 12:19 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." It...
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Gregory Boldon
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What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
Matthew 5:29 appears to compel non-violence while Matthew 21:12 appears to suggest that there is a time for "righteous" anger. How are they reconciled in Scr...
Matthew 21:29
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What does it mean when it says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"?
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I see what you mean but it is still kind of confusing.
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by Paula Fether
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Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?
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Good answer overall, but I would only add that women are not forbidden to "teach authoritatively".
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by Jo Waite
How tall are angels?
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I have seen an angel. He was brighter than the midday sun (it was early afternoon when l sighted him). He was so tall l was astonished at his size and he...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did the law teach trust in God (Psalm 78:5-7)?
The Law (in my opinion) spoke of trusting God, but did so in a somewhat contrary fashion by saying -- in one of the verses that Jesus quoted when Satan...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean when it says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"?
Immediately prior to the verse cited in the question (in Philippians 4:11b-12), Paul had written, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I...
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Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?
As Christians, there's an aspect of our faith that cannot be practiced in isolation. An average Christian would best serve as part of the body of Christ...
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Rick Baugh
, Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer
Did Jesus descend to hell after he died?
FIrst off, I might suggest that your scripture reference of 1 Pe 4:6 is likely not a good fit for your question. This epistle, in general, seems intended by...
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Did the law teach trust in God (Psalm 78:5-7)?
Psalm 78:5-7 reads: "He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their c...
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What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?
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What is prayer?
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Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?
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What "Spirit" led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by Satan?
Matthew 4:1: Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. From the beginning of the world from the time that it was,...
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Robert Gilbert
Why does the bible say, 'Only the Father knows the hour'?
When the living temple falls, we will know there are 3 days left. The two witnesses know who they are. They know they have to fall to release the spirit....
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Why didn't Jesus go out and see His mother and brothers when He was told they were waiting outside for Him?
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I think you're correct in your assessment of what his family was attempting to do. The part about them thinking he was "mad" is alluded to in scripture. The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?
No, Luther, I don't think having riches is a sin in and of itself, but it is highly dangerous how you handle those riches. James 5:1-2 says, "Come now, you...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus descend to hell after he died?
My understanding is that, prior to Jesus' resurrection, the abode of the dead -- regarded as Hell, Hades, or Sheol -- was divided into two parts -- one a...
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Mark Vestal
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Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?
The reason is simple. They DO present a different message. For instance, what was required for the rich young ruler to be saved based on the underlying theme...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What must we do in order to become effective workers for God according to Ezekiel 22:30?
Intercessory prayer. Read Isaiah 59:1-4, 16. Isa. 59:1 "Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear;...
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What does the Bible say about resentment?