What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
Even if and when God sends a storm into my life, I will seek it because I know it's from His all-wise Hand. If I fall into selfishness, vanity, taking it too...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
First, I would say that the very fact that this petition is included in the Lord's prayer is intended as a reminder that it is God who has final authority...
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Tim Maas
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Why were the Levites the clan chosen to carry the articles of the temple?
The Levites carried the articles of the tabernacle and, later, the temple because they were the Israelite tribe that God had designated to be the priests for...
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Jimmy Loiseau
What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
Many people confuse holiness with being sinless. That is true based on what context holiness is being used. In the book of Exodus the Bible speaks of holy...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?
“Give us today our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11).
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some scriptures that are encouraging to read concerning death?
Here are some encouraging Scriptures to read concerning death: Matthew 5:4 2 Corinthians 1:4 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Revelation 21:4 (this verse has already...
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
In these verses, what is the difference between having knowledge and having authority?
The word "authority" carries a technical meaning within 1st-century Judaism. Having "authority" is like the Pope in the Catholic church vs. An ordinary...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Why should we "remember lot’s wife"? (Luke 17:32)
There is something deeper being communicated here in here in Luke 17 (as well as Gen. 19). We have to look at the verses before and after (Luke 17: 31-33)....
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Why can't I stop sinning?
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What are some practical tips for memorizing Scripture?
I would recommend a few steps: 1. start small - if you take on too much you may end up frustrated. God will help you grow into larger and larger portions. 2....
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
One thing to remember is that the face mask is there just as much for you (protecting you from others) as it is protecting others from you. If you had COVID...
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Teresa Wiltz
, Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian
What should a Christian do if he/she lives in an area where there is no church to attend?
In my humble opinion and as a devoted child of Jesus Christ, I take God at His Almighty Word pertaining to all aspects of life. His Word teaches that we are...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
This story is a living parable to teach the disciples about the power and authority available to them when they have faith. Let’s put this story in context:...
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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What encouragement is in the Old Testament for the Christian to eliminate distractions in his walk with God?
Verses that come to mind: Joshua 1:8: an admonition to read God's words and meditate on them continually Proverbs 3:6: God will direct the paths of those who...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did God create the heavens and the earth?
As indicated in John 1:1-3, God spoke everything in the universe into existence (all the aspects of creation outlined in Genesis 1, with the exception of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should we live so as to prove we are trustworthy?
The very word "trustworthiness" indicates that it is not dependent on ourselves alone, but also on the perceptions of others. The most that we can do is to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
The apostles had seen Jesus perform miracles of healing (even including remote healing, such as that of the centurion's servant, which occurred just prior to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "dross"? (Psalm 119:119)
After metallic ore (particularly in the case of precious metals such as gold or silver) is mined from the earth, the ore is subjected to a refining process...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should we live so as to prove we are trustworthy?
I.e. how can we demonstrate that we are trustworthy people, Christian who can be trusted?
1 Timothy 4:1 - 13
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is "dross"? (Psalm 119:119)
119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes. (NIV)
Psalms 119:119
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What encouragement is in the Old Testament for the Christian to eliminate distractions in his walk with God?
37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
Psalms 119:37
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the message in the whole chapter 9 of Exodus, which details the plagues of livestock deaths, boils and hail?
God is using the nation of Israel to 1) ILLUSTRATE how he leads people to repentance, and 2) FORESHADOW how he will save all believers from slavery to sin...
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Jeff vankirk
What should a pastor do if a six- to ten-year-old child requests to be baptized? Should he refuse to honor the child's request?
It is my Biblical belief that any person that accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior has the privilege and should be baptized. I would explain to anyone who...
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Rusty Black
Can a Christian lose salvation?
1 Corinthians 1:8-9 “He will also keep you firm to the end so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, who has called...
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Linds Szymczyk
What is Jesus saying when he says, "Whoever falls on this stone will be broken, but on whomever it falls it will grind him to powder"?
Over the years, this verse has been a guide for me when certain kinds of difficulties come my way or maybe when I have caused the difficulties. The stone is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?
I as a Christian man struggle with a sexual addiction to the opposite sex. But 2 verses help me here: "For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it wrong to skip church? (Hebrews 10:25)
Is it God’s will to go to church? Why is this important? Because sin is simply rebellion against the will of God. Going to church is not being in a building...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?
Absolutely YES. We can struggle with all kinds of sins and addictions and still be a born again Christian. We are saved by the grace of God, as a gift from...
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How long will the devil, beast and false prophet mentioned in Revelation 20 be tormented?
In my opinion, the key to understanding what the term “forever” lies in understanding of what the term “torment" signifies. Bible scholars have understood...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How did God create the heavens and the earth?
Isaiah 44:24 ESV -Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, ...
Isaiah 44:24
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Emo Tenorio
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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
I humbly submit an opinion on this matter for your consideration a quick or studied reading of (Psalms 91) the ALMIGHTY provides for THOSE WHO DWELL in HIS...
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Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?
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Is it wrong to skip church? (Hebrews 10:25)
Please remember that we are not saved by perfect church attendance. If one feels ill, probably is best to stay home, especially if a contagious illness is...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?
"For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity" (Prov 24:16). Although the devil likes to point to our...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What would have been wrong with turning stones into "bread"? (Matthew 4:3-4)
Under different circumstances turning stones into bread would have been just another day in Jesus’ life on earth; however, here Jesus was being tempted by...
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What is a kinsman redeemer?
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What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?
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Does this Bible passage mean that Satan planted evil people?"
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Jonah's father killed by Ninevites?
To my knowledge, Jonah's father Amittai is mentioned only twice in Scripture (2 Kings 14:25 and Jonah 1:1), both of which speak of him only in connection...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does this passage in 1 Timothy 6 condone/accept slavery?
Slavery, bondservant are basically the same. Using the NKJV translation, let's look! Genesis 44:16, "Then Judah said, 'What shall we say to my Lord? What...