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?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about self-defense?
Perhaps we should consider King David. He was relentlessly tormented by King Saul. His response: David did not open his mouth to any who planning deceit. He...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the difference between sexual immorality and impurity?
Sexual immorality, according to Thayer's Greek Lexicon, refers to illicit sexual intercourse in Acts 15:20, 29; 21:25 for example. But "impurity' (ἀκαθαρσία)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is angel Gabriel an archangel?
Great question, Julian! Early Jewish and Christian writings say 4 archangels stood in God's presence: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, and Uriel, but these...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?
Synchronicity - An apparently meaningful coincidence in time of two or more similar or identical events that are casually unrelated. I've never heard of this...
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Phil Buck
Are angels male or female?
The angels are male. 1/3 of the angels were cast down to earth. They saw that the women of earth were desirable. Their offspring were the nephelium. The...
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John Appelt
Who are the people outside the gates mentioned in Revelation 22:15?
This is a good question. There is something to consider about Revelation 22:15 that gives a new perspective. This verse indicates some will not enter through...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of shibboleth in the Bible?
This one single word seems to me like an excellent password today. May I suggest it? The poet, John Milton, wrote: And he said Sibboleth.— “And how...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?
I humbly submit the rider is the Lord Jesus and as a Jew wearing a tallit a Jewish prayer shawl. A worn garment carried everywhere and sometimes spelled...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
With all the evil in this world currently, is this the proof that the rapture is very near?
I humbly submit my opinion on the matter, for your consideration: The higher level of evil and rebellion we are experiencing from all quarters is much like a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
The context here is that of Cyrus and the Jewish nation (Isaiah 45:4-13) where God allows Cyrus to be successful for the sake of Israel. God allows all...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean in the verse says that the man shall be saved himself as by fire? Does that mean that he shall escape hell and go to Heaven?
Great question, Teri! Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 3:10 Using the grace God gave me, I laid a foundation, like a skilled master-builder; and another man is...
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Teri Myers
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How do I know the Bible is not just mythology?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the tabernacle in Exodus symbolize?
I have read some articles on its symbolism, and one thing is clear, believing that later the Temple would replace the Tabernacle: Jesus’ body is the curtain...
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What are the Christian themes in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?
Great question, Peggy! I can think of at least one clear example of a non-healing of a believer: The Bible says of him in Acts 20:4 And there accompanied him...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the Son of God the first gift God gave to us?
Great question, Donna Colosimo! In a sense, yes, Jesus was the first real really big gift God gave us. He is the Bread of life. The Bible says in Genesis 1...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
We are given the answer to this question in verses 9-10 of this passage: “9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is the word “replenish” used in the KJV?
Great question, Eric! I believe the word, "replenish," has a specific meaning in Genesis 1:28. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it means, ": to...
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Eric Moore
Why is the word “replenish” used in the KJV?
The earth was brand new. What was there to replenish? Gen. 1:28: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the ...
Genesis 1:28
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Christopher Brown
Is the Son of God the first gift God gave to us?
I believe the first gift ever given is established based on the following: The bible says in Revelation 13:8 that Jesus is the lamb slain from the foundation...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that we should 'not be like the horse or mule?'
“Do not be like the horse or like the mule,” God counsels in Psalm 32:9, and David disobeyed his own counsel. The horse sometimes wants to rush ahead...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
God so loved the "world." The Greek word for "world" is kosmos. There are several different meanings in the Bible for this word. We must determine which...
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John Appelt
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
The references to prophecies, tongues, and knowledge are about special verbal sign gifts. I Corinthians 13:8-12 is clear that they will come to an end. The...
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Kathy Akers
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?
The power to supernaturally heal others is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit enumerated by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12. Although Jesus mentioned this healing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What if I don't feel saved?
When I was in Campus Crusade for Christ at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, I participated in evangelizing other students. One thing they (CCC)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?
I would say that it would be necessary to consider the accomplished fact of the child's birth separately from the process of it. Children are a blessing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?
Leviticus 12:5-7 But especially vv. 5 and 7. 5 If she gives birth to a daughter, for two weeks the woman will be unclean, as during her period. Then s...
Leviticus 12:1 - 8
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the Bible say that the hyrax and the rabbit chew the cud when science now knows that they do not?
Both animals move their jaws in such a manner as to appear to be chewing the cud. They considered the hyrax and rabbit as clean animals because of the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How will we be "enriched in every way"? (2 Corinthians 9:11)
Colossians 3:1-4 We are to lay up treasure in heaven by what we do. Colossians 3:5-6 The wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience. Believers. Not...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)
Yes, God does change His mind. When Johah preached to Nineveh and they changed then God repented. He changed his mind and did not destroy Nineveh. The word...
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Kenneth Darling
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
John 3:16, Possibly the single most popular verse in the Bible, at the very least the most well known. But what does this verse mean exactly? I kind of have...
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John Appelt
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
God so loved the world. That God loved the world so much is a powerful message. However, this is not the way it was intended by John. The Greek word for ‘so’...
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Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?
Mark 16:1 - 20
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus experience EVERY human temptation? (Hebrews 4:15)
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points [things] tempted like as we are, yet...
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Rajesh Sony
What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?
Are you referring to verse 16? "On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords." Well, first off, it doesn't say he has...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can the Bible say that the hyrax and the rabbit chew the cud when science now knows that they do not?
My understanding is that, although the hyrax and the rabbit are now known technically not to be true ruminants (that is, to chew the cud), their digestive...
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Rajesh Sony
How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?
Good question. They can't. And they won't. People cannot live eternally without the tree of life (which is a metaphor for God's presence). They are actually...
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John Appelt
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
The question, “How can I know if I am one of the elect?” is really one that cannot be asked. The question assumes God predestines or chooses those who will...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is unity so important to the essence of the church?
In a word, sanctification. It means being set apart. To be distinct from what is common. 1 Corinthians 1:30: "But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32?
This was a sinful people in Exodus 32. 1 THE TEST ‘Moses delayed to come down’ Exod 32:1; Matt. 24:48 2 THE FAILURE ‘These be thy gods, O Israel’ Exod. 32:4,...
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