Who was Theophilus?
Great question about Theophilus, Judith! He was a Christian of high rank for whose use Luke wrote his gospel and the Acts of the Apostles (Luke 1:3; Acts...
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Tony Railton
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
1. The Trinity, although not mentioned in the Bible, consists of 3 Persons, each with a different function, yet all in agreement in one, as they are God in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why are these words from Jesus "Don't be afraid; just believe" (NIV) so important when we need something seemingly impossible from Jesus?
Why do our fears prevent us from believing in Jesus - believing what he can do to meet our needs?
Mark 5:21 - 43
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn about how Samuel prayed in 1 Samuel 12:23?
23 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:) KJV
1 Samuel 12:23
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How did Jesus answer Philip's question in John 14:8, "Lord, show us the Father and we will be satisfied."
Jesus' full answer may be found in John 14:9-21, I believe. a. Christ: “I have been with all of you for a long time. Don’t you know me yet, Philip? [I'd...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What must I do to hear “well done My good and faithful servant?”
Matthew 25:21, 23 NLT “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so ...
Matthew 25:14 - 30
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Where is a good place for a teenager to start reading the Bible?
Where to start in reading the bible can be a hard question. Before reading the bible an overview of it;s fundamentals leading to what we as Christians...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God take the Holy Spirit out of us if we fall back into habitual sin?
One of the promises of God. Hebrews 13:5 And be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you. John 1:12 But...
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Donna Williams
Is it a sin to help in the preparation of an offering in a Buddhist tradition?
According to the Word of God, as believers we have been instructed not to have any fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather we are to...
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Donna Williams
Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?
Based on the context of the Scripture referenced in the question, I would like to share that the Holy Spirit through the writer is expressing worldliness or...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the abomination of desolation?
Daniel 9:27 Matthew 24:15 It is when the anti Christ sets him self up in the temple during the 7 year tribulation period. It is the middle of the 7 year...
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James Marstaller
, Pastor of Cornerstone Gospel Church
Where is a good place for a teenager to start reading the Bible?
If they have grown up in the church and been exposed to the gospel that changes the approach a little. John is a good place to start (it was written to the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some mistakes for us to avoid in the Parable of the Rich Farmer (Luke 12:13-21)?
I would say that the farmer's overriding mistake was to concentrate solely on the amassing of material wealth for his own ease and comfort in this temporal...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did Jesus answer Philip's question in John 14:8, "Lord, show us the Father and we will be satisfied."
Perhaps I am misunderstanding the point or intent of the question, but the answer to it appears to have been plainly given by Jesus in the very next verse...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some mistakes for us to avoid in the Parable of the Rich Farmer (Luke 12:13-21)?
And what kind of fool was he?
Luke 12:13 - 21
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn about the wrong way and the right way in Proverbs 14:12?
The Wrong Way—The Right Way A WAY Proverbs 14:12 1 Turned into Isa. 53:6: “All we like sheep have gone astray, every one hath turned aside into his own way:...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does God show us all the fine details so we can build the life he has planned for us?
How do we discover all the detailed plans and the resources we need to build a life, where God's presence dwells, and that reveals Jesus to the world? Exo...
Exodus 25:9
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?
In the Old Testament, God commanded the Israelites to love their neighbors as themselves. However, this apparently extended only to fellow Israelites, since...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would Jesus tell the demoniac he didn't need further training, but could go on mission right away and tell his story?
When we don't think we know enough or haven't been trained yet, are we being tricked by our enemy who is handcuffing our faith and putting us in his prison?
Mark 5:15 - 20
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What can we learn from the life of Enoch?
Enoch walked. How did he walk? 1 Thessalonians 4:1, "Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the evidence that Christians are supposed to do GOOD WORKS, other than Ephesians 2:10?
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by works,...
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James William Ampofo
What did Jesus mean with "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."
The scripture says "...the Son of man COMING in his kingdom...." This I believe is different from saying "...the Kingdom of God COMING". Again, if the...
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Joseph LaClair
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
What was Jesus' message to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation?
I would like to answer this question and all other questions regarding the book of Revelation by what I believe to be a universal answer. Do not worry about...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can "envy" rot one’s bones? (Proverbs 14:30)
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones (NIV).
Proverbs 14:30
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When will "evildoers … bow down" before good? (Proverbs 14:19)
19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. (NIV )
Proverbs 14:19
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What happens to us, as Christians, when we are sprinkled with Jesus's blood?
In the Old Testament, Moses sprinkled the people with the blood of animals. Exodus 24:6-8 Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other h...
Hebrews 10:19 - 22
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do we know that God's love for his people has never changed?
God showed his love for the leaders by letting them see him, and to eat and drink with him. But we see God in the Old testament often punishing his people f...
Exodus 24:9 - 11
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can we know that the Angel of the Lord is the pre-incarnate Jesus?
Does this passage in Exodus prove that the Angel of the Lord is the pre-incarnate Jesus? Does any angel have the authority to forgive sins? Can any angel h...
Exodus 23:20 - 23
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?
The Old Testament clearly teaches the people to Love Their Enemies, so where did this teaching come from, that Jesus is refuting? Exodus 23:4-5 “If you c...
Matthew 5:43 - 48
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would Jesus not make his meaning clear to those on the outside?
Why did only the insiders get the detailed explanation?
Mark 4:11 - 13
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What did it cost Jesus to pay the penalty for our sins?
During Lent, what can we do as Christians, to gain a deeper and fuller understanding, of what it cost Jesus to pay for the sins of the world?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why do Christians live like we can keep ourselves alive?
Why do we strive so hard to hang on to life in this world, when Jesus is calling us to give it away? Psalm 22:27-31 All the ends of the earth will rememb...
John 12:25
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why is it so hard for many Christians to believe that what the bible says, is true?
Why, as Christians, do we doubt what we are reading in the bible? When we say that we believe, why do the words of the bible have no impact on our daily lives?
1 Corinthians 2:12 - 16
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does the Holy Spirit transform our lives as Christians?
How do we, as Christians, [receive, obtain, appropriate, utilise] the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit to transform us into the people God expects us to b...
2 Corinthians 3:18
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why do Christians curse the rulers of their people?
When we, as Christians, vehemently oppose the political philosophy and decisions of our leaders, are we sinning against God? When we malign the character, in...
Exodus 22:28
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why do most Christians not keep the Sabbath by setting aside one day a week to focus on their spiritual growth?
How can we, as Christians, expect to become spiritually mature and complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work, when we won't invest in our spiritual g...
Acts 13:42 - 48
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why is fasting so unpopular with most Christians?
Jesus says his followers will fast. Why don't we?
Mark 2:19 - 20
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does trouble look like for a Christian who won't listen to God?
Proverbs - "You will say, How I hated discipline! How my heart spurned correction! I would not obey my teachers or turn my ear to my instructors, And I was s...
Proverbs 5:12 - 14
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?
This is what we can learn from Scripture about the singular Anti-Christ who will be revealed in the end times. 1. He will arise as a world leader and will...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from the life of Enoch?
Enoch was converted possibly at the age of 65 when Methuselah was born (Gen. 5:22 says, "And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah 300 years, and...
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Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
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Timothy May
Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?
Bartimeus proved he was a believer for the words he shouted and the great confidence behind his thinking and his desire which were reflected his words. In...