Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
This is really a good question. How could the holy God, for whom it is impossible to tolerate wrong (Hab. 1:3-13), use these wicked people for the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the Modecai mentioned in Nehemiah 7 the same Mordecai that was in the book of Ester ?
Great question, Keith Clark! No, as far as I know there were only 2 Mordecai's in the Bible: 1. A Jew who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:2;...
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Karl K. Wagner
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
I know this thread is 6 years old now. I recently discovered it while researching. Sorry I am late. Has anyone considered that Mary, Joseph and child (Jesus)...
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John Appelt
Is the Modecai mentioned in Nehemiah 7 the same Mordecai that was in the book of Ester ?
The standard chronology adds some 80 years to the time from the end of the captivity to the edict to return to the land of Israel. This would make Mordecai...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, they were doing it for evil, but God used it for good. Joseph later saved his family from starvation as second...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why would people be baptized for the dead?
In the greatest scheme of things, baptism, whether it be on a live person or a dead one, has nothing to do with their salvation. Baptizing a dead person is...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why should or shouldn't Christians celebrate Christmas?
I believe Christians should celebrate Christmas as a religious celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour. The biblical accounts of Jesus birth in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What were these "ancient paths"? (Jeremiah 6:16)
These ancient paths are the “way of righteousness” that God has revealed to all human beings since Adam and Eve. It is a lifestyle that pleases God and...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?
All we can do is preach the gospel. John 3:16-18 First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans 1:16. First Corinthians 1:18 and First Corinthians 1:21. John 3:18. First...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
When we sin, that small voice inside will bother us. But, when we pray to our Father, and admit our sin, God who loves us will understand. When we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
Luke 2:1 "In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world." (NIV)
Luke 2:1 - 7
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Who is the "great nation" from the "north"? (Jeremiah 6:22)
The immediate fulfillment of this prophecy was the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem by the Babylonian empire under Nebachednezer. The Jewish people were...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
The fundamental truths of Scripture need to applied to interpret individual stories in the bible. 1) God is not willing that any should perish but that every...
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Veronica N
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
“‘I have loved you,’” says the LORD. But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ the LORD says. ‘Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I...
Malachi 1:2 - 3
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are there personal responsibilities associated with receiving honor as a parent?
Once there was a little old man. His eyes blinked and his hands trembled; when he ate he clattered the silverware distressingly, missed his mouth with the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the "least of these" in the Bible?
Matthew 25:40 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ I...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were the Magi?
Great question, John Hull! Old Testament verses that foretell of the [3?] visitors are these: Isaiah 60:6:..."The wealth of the nations will come to you. A...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Luke's claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of Quirinius' census match the historical record?
Yes, Luke matches the historical record. It seems to me that Quirinius was governor of Syria twice. The 1st time was before the birth of Christ, and the 2nd...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be above reproach / blameless?
If we think we are perfect we are about to fall. Pride goeth before a fall. None of us are beyond reproach. Chastening by the Lord. The Lord chastens every...
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John Appelt
Does Luke's claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of Quirinius' census match the historical record?
There have been many questions concerning Quirinius, Luke 2:1, 2, but it can be shown that history does verify Luke’s account of the birth of Christ. Caesar...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?
"If motherhood is blessed by God..." Is there any doubt that being able to do God's will is to be blessed by God or not? God determined that women would bear...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of Azazel / the scapegoat?
The 1st goat was killed and his blood was shed (Lev. 16:15 --"Then he shall kill the goat of the sin offering that is for the people and bring its blood...
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John Appelt
What is the location of the real Mount Sinai?
The location of the real Mount Sinai might be debated for a long, long time. However, there seems to be one place that seems to fit every Scriptural detail....
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John Appelt
Where is Goshen today, where the Israelites were living within Egypt?
In Genesis 45:10, Joseph arranged for his father and family to live in Goshen. Traditionally the land is located in the eastern part of the Nile delta called...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should I be looking for in a husband?
In answer to the question, “What should I be looking for in a Christian husband?” I will give my answer for my daughter, a pastor’s daughter, what I think...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can a person be cleansed of sexual immorality ?
I understand how this could be worrisome. But there's hope. First, see the big picture: Regarding 1 Corinthians 6:11, as JD Abshire mentioned, "And such were...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the "great nation" from the "north"? (Jeremiah 6:22)
Jeremiah 6:22 says in the New International Version, "This is what the LORD says: 'Look, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What were these "ancient paths"? (Jeremiah 6:16)
Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) says, "This is what the Lord says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and ...
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John Appelt
How many Israelites left Egypt in the exodus?
Exodus 12:37 gives a count of “about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.” “Men on foot” may be “foot-soldiers.” Figuring in the women and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do Catholics believe?
Much of what Catholics believe is the same as Protestants. But there are crucial differences. Two of which are these: 1. You need to be baptized to be saved....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does the Bible say the righteous ones have regard for their animals?
Great question, Samuel! The righteous are kind and generous (Pr 21:26 --"All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.”)...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Rebekah know Esau wanted to kill Jacob if he said it only in his heart?
Rebekah knew Esau would be angry when she and Jacob put the plan in place to defraud Isaac and Esau. None of this caught her by surprise. It was just common...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Pharaoh find out that Sarai was Abram's wife?
It isn't stated in the Bible how Pharaoh found out that Sarai was Abram's wife. We can only speculate. I believe Pharaoh was a little leery of trusting what...
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John Appelt
Was King Saul saved?
The language of the Scriptures is quite clear that Saul was saved. I Samuel 10:6-8 records Samuel’s predictions to Saul. Just as Samuel said, the Spirit came...
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
Short answer, because I didn't see this reference scripture. Proverbs 16:4 says “The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked [according...
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John Appelt
Why did God want to kill Moses when he was traveling back to Egypt with Zipporah? What did Moses do to deserve death when God had chosen him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?
Exodus 4:21-26 is one of the most perplexing passages in Scripture. Commentators seem to unanimously say that Moses had sinned, but that the sin is not...
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John Appelt
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
The distance Abraham’s servant traveled to find a bride for Isaac is under 300 miles. This is figured by correctly identifying places. Although Abraham might...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
Great question, Nelly OKEKE! Leaven (or yeast) in the New Testament symbolizes false teaching. Mark 8:15 --MR 8:15 says, “And he charged them, saying, ‘Take...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What do Catholics believe?
Quotes from Catholic sources: (Pope John Paul II on December 9, 2000 said that) "All who live a just life will be saved, even if they do not believe in Jesus...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
Good question, Peter, that you posed: Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star? Revelation 22:16 Isaiah 14:12 Yes, it is true that Jesus...
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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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Petter Havnegjerde
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
Isaiah 14:12 Revelation 22:16
Revelation 22:16
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to fear God?
Good question, Peter! According to NAVE (Nave's Topical Bible), the fear of God means reverence for God: Matt. 10:28; Luke 1:50; Luke 12:5; Luke 23:40; Acts...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do Catholics believe?
Though Catholics and Protestants share some parallel beliefs, there are some non-negotiables, I'm sure. What are some of the life-changing differences?