What are the signs of a true believer, a Christian?
Since salvation is by faith alone, it is impossible to tell a true believer from an unbeliever. Romans 4:5. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Zerubbabel?
According to the genealogies in Matthew and Luke, Zerubbabel (whose name means "offspring of Babylon") was an ancestor of Jesus through Joseph's royal line...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is more important, orthodoxy or orthopraxy?
Orthodoxy and orthopraxy seem to be at odds with each other. But I think that is because people see them as a “Faith versus Grace” concept. Really they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Zerubbabel?
1 Chron. 3:19 and the sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei; and the sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, and Shelomith was their sister;
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Anonymous
In married sex, what is OK with God?
Ephesians 5:31 (quoting Genesis) "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Nicodemus go to see Jesus in the night?
In my opinion, Nicodemus (who was a member of the Pharisees) went to Jesus by night for reasons of secrecy -- in order to avoid having others (especially...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Achan?
The story of Achan is found in Joshua 7. When the Israelites conquered Jericho after entering the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua, God...
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
Why did Nicodemus go to see Jesus in the night?
John 3:1 - 15
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Achan?
1 Chr. 2:7 The son of Carmi: Achan, the troubler of Israel, who broke faith in the matter of the devoted thing;
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How did a "clay jar" protect the documents? (Jeremiah 32:14)
They could not be stolen, either, if the clay jar was buried where no one else knew. -- JFB Our Lord's tomb may have been thus sealed, (Matthew 27:66) as...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God compel us to "fear" him? (Ecclesiastes 3:14)
This book is best understood by reading the end before the beginning. Ecclesiastes 12:13,14: "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: fear God and...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Can women serve as elders in the church?
For the sake of clarity, I am answering this question based on the assumption that the questioner is equating the word "elder" with pastor or priest. The...
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Marian Erickson
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John Appelt
Why does Paul say that it was 430 years from the time of delivering the promise to Abraham to the time when the “Law” was given, when it actually was 645 years?
In many versions, Exodus 12:40 seems to indicate that Israel was in Egypt for the whole 430 years. So, it would be logical to add the 430 years of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are the 95 theses of Martin Luther?
I cite just 2 of Luther's theses to show an example of the importance of them all: When it is said that not even St. Peter, if he were now pope, could grant...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?
Personally, I have always believed Jesus' life would be a good pattern to follow. We are to follow in Jesus’ steps (1 Peter 2:21 --"For to this you have been...
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Pamela Davis
When I pray in the spirit, how do I know my prayers are answered?
A born-again Christian can pray in two ways: in their own language or in the Spirit. When I wake up, usually in the early morning hours, l go into prayer and...
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If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God compel us to "fear" him? (Ecclesiastes 3:14)
I would say that "fear" with respect to a response to God does not necessarily denote sheer terror (although it can, depending on the context), but a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible mean when it refers to the gnashing of teeth?
Gnash according to the Easton's Bible Dictionary [EBD] comes from the Hebrew, harak, meaning "to grate the teeth", (Job 16:9; Ps. 112:10; Lam. 2:16), denotes...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to be pure in heart?
Impurity of heart is my greatest weakness (sin). I struggle with this more than anything else, as a man. What does it mean to be pure in heart? “We seek to...
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Anonymous
How does God compel us to "fear" him? (Ecclesiastes 3:14)
14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 - 8
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How as a Christian how do I grow in my fellowship and walk with the Lord?
Great question, John Adamson! To walk by faith means to see opportunities even in the midst of opposition. (Wiersbe) We see other believers; we sing and hear...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did a "clay jar" protect the documents? (Jeremiah 32:14)
A commentary on the verse cited in the question, taken from Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible: "Had these writings been laid up in a chest or box, they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is Nehustan in the Bible?
In Hebrew the name sounds like the phrase נְחַשׁ הַנְּחֹשֶׁת (nÿkhash hannÿkhoshet), “bronze serpent.” --...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What was the "great sin" that Jeroboam caused Israel to commit? (2 Kings 17:21)
The Benson Commentary says this: 2 Kings 17:21. Jeroboam made them sin a great sin — So the worship of the calves is called, in opposition to that idle...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How did a "clay jar" protect the documents? (Jeremiah 32:14)
14 ‘This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Take these documents, both the sealed and unsealed copies of the deed of purchase, and put them...
Jeremiah 32:1 - 15
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the meaning of synergism?
There is only one Bible verse that I could find about synergism: The Bible says, "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for God is at work within...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about abortion?
The Bible is pro-life even if the word “abortion” does not appear. Scripture is clear that all humans have value because they bear the image of their maker...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we grow in generosity?
NT instances of Liberality are listed in Nave's Topical Bible as: Christians in Jerusalem, Acts 2:44, 45; 4:32-37; in Antioch, Acts 11:29; at Philippi, Phil....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When I pray in the spirit, how do I know my prayers are answered?
Good question! I believe that when praying in the Spirit, you DO know what you are praying about. For example, a coworker recently asked me to pray for the...
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John Appelt
What are the Songs of Ascent?
The fifteen Psalms 120-134 are titled, “A Song of Ascents.” The account of Hezekiah is very likely the basis of these Psalms. Hezekiah became ill and near...
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V. Yvonne Ragland
When I pray in the spirit, how do I know my prayers are answered?
I think you would know your prayer(s) are answered if you prayed for something specific, such as a healing from sickness; a particular home/job; or of an...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Nehustan in the Bible?
Nehustan (or Nehushtan) (meaning "thing of brass" or "thing of bronze") was the name given to the metallic likeness of a serpent mounted on a pole. In...
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John Appelt
Why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch him after the resurrection?
The words of Jesus, John 20:17, to Mary Magdalene seem strange. Some believe He was telling her to not to keep holding/clinging on to Him. But that cannot be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the "great sin" that Jeroboam caused Israel to commit? (2 Kings 17:21)
After the death of Solomon, Solomon's son Rehoboam announced his intention to continue the oppressive practices that had characterized the later years of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of synergism?
By my understanding, synergism in a theological context is a belief or teaching that God and humans both play a part in salvation. This is opposed to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about syncretism?
In 2 Kings 17:40 the narrative about Israel (Samaria) closes with a tragic comment about syncretistic worship, indicating that it became the norm for...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God love everyone or just Christians?
John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that HE gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER, believeth in Him, should not perish, but HAVE EVERLASTING...
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Paul Ebs
What is meant by "what is coming on the world" in Luke 21:26?
Firstly, Emo Tenorio, that is literally one of the best responses I've seen to such a question. Secondly, we're now 6 years on from this post and I'd say we...
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Anonymous
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What is the Baptist Church, and what do Baptists believe?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When was Gilgal first mentioned in the Bible?
As far as I am aware, the very first mention of Gilgal (which might mean either "rolling away" -- since it was where the Israelites were circumcised after...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is New Testament theology?
New Testament theology deals with such things as the Law, that God gave it to point out the sinfulness of man (Rom 3:19-20; Romans 3:19 - 20; “No One Is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)?
I like the WE translation of the New Testament because it is easy to remember and cite. Instead of writing out the whole Worldwide English (New Testament), I...