Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?
The world says that our hearts are "good." How many times have we heard someone say "He (or she) has such a good heart" or "a big heart" or "a heart of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
God will grant whatever we ask within His will to give us. And sometimes He will even give us what we want even though it is not His will. As my dear wife...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Zacharias?
Zacharias was a member of the Jewish priesthood who was descended from Jacob through his son Levi, and subsequently through Moses' brother Aaron, and through...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If Jesus is God, why did He rebuke the young ruler for calling Him good?
The rich young ruler addressed Jesus as good teacher. Not the Son of God. Then he tried to justify himself because he kept the law. So Jesus gave him...
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Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What sort of New Year's Resolution should a Christian make?
God has said in His word we are not to make a vow to the Lord we cannot keep. He will hold us to it. God has made a promise to us. John 6:40 And this is the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should we vaccinate our children for COVID-19?
Although vaccines against diseases were not available in biblical times, the Bible consistently views the human body (in the case of Christians) as a temple...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
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Can the dead be raised?
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Janet Hegna
What does the Bible say about AIDS / HIV? Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God?
I don't believe a loving God would put such disease's as aides/ HIV, cancer and such on innocent children. They're not old enough to reap anything yet. I...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus refer to Holy Spirit baptism in Acts 1:5, but Peter referred to water baptism in Acts 2:38?
Acts 1:5 and Acts 11:16. Ephesians 1:13-14 and Ephesians 4:30. Each of those verses explain it is the seal of the Holy Spirit that guarantees our eternal...
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What is a believer expected to do after s/he realises that s/he has grieved the Holy Spirit?
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What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the psalmist saying about God? (Psalm 104:2-9)
To me, the psalmist was saying that the features of the universe were intended by God to be a witness both to the magnificence and power of His own being,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus refer to Holy Spirit baptism in Acts 1:5, but Peter referred to water baptism in Acts 2:38?
Baptism with the Holy Spirit in Acts 1 allowed the apostles (and Christians to the present day) to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, as the Spirit sees...
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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should we learn from the story of the kidnapping of David's wives?
To me, the primary point being made in the account is that David did not rely merely on his own strength or judgment, but specifically sought God's guidance...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Job mean "naked shall I return thither" in Job 1:21?
In my opinion, when Job spoke of returning "thither", he was referring to burial in the earth, which in other biblical imagery is sometimes regarded as a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did they make "signs" to Zechariah? (Luke 1:62)
Although it is not (to my knowledge) explicitly mentioned in the Biblical account, I have always interpreted the cited passage as indicating that Zechariah...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Job mean "naked shall I return thither" in Job 1:21?
Job 1:21 “And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the na...
Job 1:1 - 22
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can we understand these verses in light of all the suffering in the world? (Psalm 145:14–16)
Psalm 34:15: "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry." Isaiah 40:28: "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is it important to study the Bible in context?
Why is it important to study the Bible in context? Theologian Dr. Donald A. Carson attributes his father saying “A text without a context is a pretext for a...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How long is the little season referred to in Rev. 3:20, when satan is released for a little while?
Ecclesiastes 1:4: "One generation passes away, and another generation comes; but the earth abides forever." As humans we are bound by time. Revelation 1:18:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the story of the kidnapping of David's wives?
1 Samuel 30:1 - 31
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Janet Hegna
Why can't I stop sinning?
Why can't I stop sinning? Jesus said, "Your spirit is willing but your flesh is weak." Our flesh is weak! Our spirits have to overcome our flesh in order to...
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Anonymous
Should we vaccinate our children for COVID-19?
Would this be included in our duties as Christian parents? Or anything that Jesus taught?
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Janet Hegna
What does the Holy Spirit do?
The Holy Spirit is our helper; also, she is wisdom. Therefore to any believer who asks, the Holy Spirit gives truth and understanding. The Holy Spirit knows...
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Janet Hegna
What is a believer expected to do after s/he realises that s/he has grieved the Holy Spirit?
I believe when a person realizes they have grieved the Holy Spirit, they should ask for forgiveness from the Father, the Son And the Holy Spirit. Ask exactly...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the bible say about trying to control others?
Accept others (especially those who are different than you) for the glory of God because Christ accepted you and all peoples for the glory of God. --Steven...
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Janet Hegna
What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?
When struggling with sin, James 4:7 says to submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you; temptation will still come, but...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did they make "signs" to Zechariah? (Luke 1:62)
59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, 60 but his mother spoke up and said, “No!...
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Norine Williams
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Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is an apostle?
The apostolate was not a limited circle of officials holding a well-defined position of authority in the church, but a large class of men who discharged...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?
We are born with a dead spirit. When we trust Jesus as our savior our Spirit is born of God, and we are dead. Colossians 3:3 For Ye are dead and your life is...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What does it mean, “The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ”?
Prophet Daniel wrote about God of heaven setting up a kingdom in heaven that will overthrow and destroy all the kingdoms of the world. We recall the dream of...
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kel gens
How can the invasion of Ukraine be connected to the end times?
Germany and Russia have a long history of conflict over the territories of Eastern Europe. During World War II, Adolf Hitler betrayed an agreement to divide...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?
According to the Bible, no human will be alive on earth during the 1000 years - only Satan and his evil angels will inhabit the earth (Jer 4:23-26). I...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Jesus die on the cross or just swoon? (Matthew 27:48)
Jesus never fainted or swooned, nor was He drugged on the cross. In fact, He refused the drug customarily offered to the victim before crucifixion to help...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should we worship God?
Worshiping God is both a privilege and a responsibility. These verses inspire me to worship God as I consider His attributes and His works: For His Goodness...
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Penny G. Vera
, PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.
Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?
Revelation 20:1 - 3
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we understand these verses in light of all the suffering in the world? (Psalm 145:14–16)
14 The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due seaso...
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D. Michael Paxton
, IT at Moody Publishers, MDiv Student at Moody Theo. Seminary
Should Christians worship Mary according to what it says in Luke 1:28ff?
Followers of Christ are not to worship any created beings, whether the Apostles, other saints, Mary, or even angels. Everywhere in the Scriptures that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
PEACE is the Outcome of Trustfulness. “Peace is such a precious jewel, that I would give anything for it but truth.” - Matthew Henry Love and joy together...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?
I liked what Emo said, “What the Lord was repudiating was the UNEQUAL application of the capital statue law. By a self righteous mob; perhaps members with...
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Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?