What did Solomon mean when he spoke of “a time to keep silence” in Ecclesiastes 3:7?
7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 3:7
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should we react to corrupt government? (Psalm 94:20-23)
20 Can a corrupt throne be allied with you— a throne that brings on misery by its decrees? 21 The wicked band together against the righteous a...
Psalms 94:22
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why use a symbol of work and slavery to picture rest? (Matthew 11:29)
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart...
Matthew 11:29
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Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
Even in the Old Testament, as indicated in Habakkuk 2:4, and as cited by Paul in Romans 1:17, salvation was based on faith. However, as noted by James in...
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Why do some people insist on practicing and studying the 7 feasts and is it necessary for today's Christian?
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What is New Testament theology?
Bottomline - The O.T. believers looked forward to their Redeemer (Messiah = Christ). Today believers look back to the Lord's work on the cross. The Theology...
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Al Mark
Why do some people insist on practicing and studying the 7 feasts and is it necessary for today's Christian?
For Christians, all that is needed is to continuously put our faith in Jesus Christ, not trusting in anything we have done, but relying on what Jesus has...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we give careful thought to our paths? (Proverbs 4:26)
In my opinion, the idea being expressed with regard to giving careful thought to our paths is an admonishment to be aware or cognizant of obstacles that may...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Why do some people insist on practicing and studying the 7 feasts and is it necessary for today's Christian?
Following them is not necessary for a Christian but studying them and celebrating within the Christian context is not only enlightening but brings about a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we give careful thought to our paths? (Proverbs 4:26)
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. 26 Give careful thought to the[c] paths for your feet and be steadfast in...
Proverbs 4:26
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
We tend to think of the work of the Holy Spirit on an individual, one-to-one basis, which is, of course, correct. At the same time, how can we, as a corporate body, experience the reality of His presence in our church as a whole?
First off, let me say that this is a difficult question since we all experience the Holy Spirit individually, and it is hard to know what other people are...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
We tend to think of the work of the Holy Spirit on an individual, one-to-one basis, which is, of course, correct. At the same time, how can we, as a corporate body, experience the reality of His presence in our church as a whole?
I believe we will experience a greater presence of the Holy Spirit in our corporate assemblies when we prioritize the following: 1) Ask the Holy Spirit to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is Jesus called the rose of Sharon?
The phrase cited in the question appears in Song of Solomon 2:1. The Hebrew word translated as "rose" in this verse appears only twice in the Old Testament....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is this king of glory?
Jesus Christ will be returning in brilliance to set up His realm (Matt. 25:31 --31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can I have my prayers answered by God?
These 4 passages from the Bible, John 16:24; 1 John 5:14-15; Mark 11:22-24; Psalm 37:4-5, give me the assurance of answered prayer. I was in the Navigators...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Did Jesus hate the Pharisees?
Jesus was not happy when the Pharisees were acting hypocritically. The word Pharisee comes from a Hebrew word that means "set apart," so their group is...
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Jay Saunders
What should we learn from the account of the wedding at Cana?
Even though Jesus said to his mother that his time had not come yet, He responded to the need for wine since not having enough would have been an...
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
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Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
This Psalm, 136, is the quintessential psalm of descriptive praise. The pattern for the psalm is.. A call for the people to praise the Lord (vs1-3) Praise...
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, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there anything God cannot do?
John 3:16-18. God cannot lie. Satan is the father of lies.
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What does it mean that God is a God of justice?
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Grant Abbott
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What is the law of Christ?
The law of Christ is the New Covenant God established with people, that is revealed to us in the New Testament. The Old Covenant is revealed in the Old...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
It is a period that relies intensely upon the word "perfect", (Greek, "teleios") in that section. The term signifies "developed" in that example, alluding to...
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What should we learn from the account of Samson and Delilah?
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What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
There are some things we can boast about. 1) we can boast about the amazing work that Jesus Christ has done to transform our lives (Acts 26:1-32) 2) we can...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Who is this king of glory?
David, the psalmist, answers his own rhetorical question in verse 10. “Who is this king of glory? The Lord God Almighty - he is the king of glory.” This is...
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What is the law of Christ?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who is this king of glory?
True, innate glory can be rightly ascribed only to God (or the LORD, according to the name by which He revealed Himself to Moses in Exodus 3:14-15). That is...
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How was the woman a helper suitable for the man?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What makes the law wonderful? (Psalm 119:18)
The law is wonderful because it reveals God’s plan and purpose for human life. It shows us how to have an intimate personal relationship with God, how to...
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Bismark Adjei
Who is this king of glory?
Who is this king of glory?
Psalms 24:8 - 10
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Did Jesus hate the Pharisees?
God loves the whole world (John 3:16) and Jesus is God, therefore Jesus doesn’t hate anyone. The anger that Jesus expressed towards the Pharisees is because...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Do you have eternal life?
I know I get/got eternal life from Jesus Christ, who is the source of eternal life for anyone who asks, because of 1 John 5:11-12. See also John 11:25-26 –...
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What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
Paul answers the “when” question in verse 12; “For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus hate the Pharisees?
I would say that Jesus (in the same way as God the Father) hated sin, and the way that sin manifested itself in the actions and attitudes of the Pharisees,...
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Pamela Davis
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
1 Corinthians 13:8-9 says, “Love never fails. But whether there are prophesies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Who are the firstfruits in Revelations 14:4?
The firstfruits, in the Jewish sacrificial system, was an offering to God at the beginning of the harvest. We learn more about this 144,000 group of people...
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Juliette Ingram
Did John leave the island of Patmos alive?
I for once agree with the tradition or "hearsay." In Revelation 11:10 the angel that released the book to John (to eat) informed John that he (John) must...
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Laurie White
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
I appreciate these insights, and in full disclosure, I definitely lean more to the view that mask wearing is more harmful than good when viewing the physical...