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  1. Why was honey forbidden on the altar?
  2. Why did GOD call His commandments a covenant of love?
  3. Who was Saul in the Old Testament?
  4. Did Mephibosheth ever walk again?
  5. Why did Elihu spend so much of this time defending his right to speak (Job 33:2-7)?
  6. Why are there so many verses in the Bible that appear to identify the Father AND the Son?
  7. Why is water never to be shared with strangers (Proverbs 5:17)?
  8. Is it not holy spirit residing in saved person the authority to the person since its guidance deals with personal and local conditions?


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Why does God tell Joshua to remove his shoes in the holy ground?

July 15 2016

Answer by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE , Registered Nurse

Do we contribute anything to our own salvation?

When I was younger I was NEVER totally secure in my salvation. I always ended up giving up because I, of course, believed I didn't really get saved because I...

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Answer by Robert Marshall

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

The thief on the cross was an example of those that repent without opportunity to have baptism, it is the exception not the rule, by grace are you saved...

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Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

This is always a hotly debated question. All we can offer is opinions as there are two sides to the question and both sides feel like they are biblically...

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What does the Bible say about those who die without confessing Christ?

Dear Ken, I have been thinking and praying about your question all day, and I want to be compassionate but faithful to the truth of the Word of God. I am...

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What should we learn from the life of Joseph?

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What does it mean to sing unto the Lord a new song?

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Answer by Richard Rogers

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

LUKE 23 should answer the question. Straight from Jesus. 26 Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from...

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What is the Oriental Orthodox Church?

The Oriental Orthodox Church is a family of six self-governing church bodies in the East. The Oriental Orthodox Church includes the Syriac Orthodox Church,...

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What are Khazar Jews / Khazars?

The Khazars of the Middle Ages have been the subject of many theories linking them in some way to the Jews and to biblical prophecy. Many of the theories...

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What does it mean to have a reprobate mind?

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What is the Ukrainian Orthodox Church?

There are three groups in Ukraine that use the name "Ukrainian Orthodox Church," but only one is officially recognized by Eastern Orthodoxy. That one is...

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What is true worship?

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Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What is true worship?

What is true worship? I will give a simple based answer that stems from my 52 years of first hearing God's Word preached, taught and discussed from the age...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is the meaning of the manifestation of the Spirit?

As I understand the term, the manifestation of the Spirit (as discussed by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and 1 Corinthians 12:28, as well as in Romans...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does Paul mean by "lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me"?

Once we admit that we cannot save ourselves and obtain eternal life through our own efforts, but instead place our faith and hope of eternal life totally in...

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What does the Bible say about dying, seeing heaven and returning to life?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does the Bible say about those who die without confessing Christ?

First, my condolences on your very recent loss. Also, let me say that, as far as I am concerned, if someone were to ask me the general question, "Is a...

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What does the Bible say about those who die without confessing Christ?

Can people who die without confessing Christ be saved? Someone very close to me recently passed away, and I don't know if she is in heaven or not.

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What happened to Put, the son of Ham in the book of Genesis?

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How can I get my name in the book of life?

For God to record our names in the Book of Life, we must repent of our sins, be baptized and become spiritually converted. Water baptism symbolizes one’s...

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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

I would like to answer the question regarding whether or not baptism is required for salvation. The question was posted, "Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism...

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What does it mean in 1 Cor 10:13 that 'No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind?'

I would like to give some inputs to this question. 1 Corinthians 10:13 is a wonderful promise about overcoming temptation! Such help from God is one of the...

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What does the Bible mean when it says 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''?

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Should attention be given to one race of people over another race?

In the eyes of God, all humans are equal, regardless of considerations such as race or ethnicity. (God did choose the descendants of Abraham to be the people...

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What does the term "Sovereign Grace" refer to?

God is Sovereign over all, and Gracious in character, which all Christians would agree with - but that is not what the term 'Sovereign Grace' generally...

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Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?

"Got questions" has, as usual, done a good job with their answer to this question. I wish to add a simpler one. John 14:6 quotes Jesus saying "I am the Way,...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?

To 'accept Christ' is a short-hand summary of coming to have faith, of 'believing in our heart' that Jesus is Lord, and turning from sin to follow Him as...

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Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

Who is the antichrist?

The title Antichrist means 'against Christ or ' instead of Christ'. Apostle John referred to the Antichrist as the Beast (Rev13:1). Antichrist is definitely...

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Does the Bible require a civil death penalty for homosexuality?

After the June 2016 terrorist attack by an Islamic extremist against a gay night club in Orlando, Florida, some have claimed that Christians are just as...

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