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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How does the Lord "protect us from the evil one"? 2 Thessalonians 3:3
  3. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  4. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  5. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  6. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  7. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  8. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  9. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9
  10. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?


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Comment by Helmut Fischl , Retired

Is Jesus Michael the Archangel?

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How fitting that this question be answered by you, Michael. The name Michael comes from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha’el), which means “who is like God?”...

December 22 2023

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What is a Jesus freak?

December 22 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I help my dad grow closer to God?

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This is probably a tough row to hoe. I say probably because I don't know these feelings. My parents "looked" saved to me my whole life. I think I would have...

December 22 2023

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I help my dad grow closer to God?

Have you ever tried to help anyone else grow closer to God? If so, the fact that this time it's your dad doesn't change anything. Here's a very similar Bible...

December 22 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is God's view on the consumption of alcohol?

I would say that the Bible does not absolutely condemn or prohibit the consumption of alcohol (since there are multiple verses that speak of wine in a...

December 21 2023 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What was the "water like a river" that came out of the serpent's mouth (Rev. 12:15)?

In my opinion, the symbolism of the water pouring from the serpent's mouth represents persecution and ill will arising not from governments and rulers, but...

December 21 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?

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Natalie, I saw this movie. Have you seen it? Christmas with a Capital C is a 2010 American Christian comedy-drama direct-to-DVD film directed by Helmut...

December 21 2023

Question by Anonymous
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What was the "water like a river" that came out of the serpent's mouth (Rev. 12:15)?

The serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman. What was the water a symbol of?

December 21 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by G Wagener

What is God's view on the consumption of alcohol?

Judges 13:2-7 and Luke 1:13-15 The above verses foretell of the birth of important leaders and prophets who "shall not engage in the consumption of wine ...

Luke 1:13 - 15

2 Votes December 21 2023 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?

December 21 2023

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

What are the differing concepts of creation of Islam, Hinduism and Christianity?

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Christianity: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=NIV Hinduism:...

December 21 2023

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What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?

December 21 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?

Comment:
Dean, you said, "I for one will defend singing "Silent Night" anywhere this harsh world prohibits it." Dean, you are not the only one. I join you in this!

December 20 2023

Comment by Steve Mills

Were the Israelites slaves as we perceive that term today?

Comment:
Thanks for that. My Bible also states "plundering". I wasn't sure how to interprate it.

December 20 2023

Comment by Steve Mills

Were the Israelites slaves as we perceive that term today?

Comment:
Thanks for that. My Bible also states "plundering". I wasn't sure how to interprate it.

December 20 2023

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

Were the Israelites slaves as we perceive that term today?

The Bible indicates that, when the Israelites first settled in Egypt, they were treated well by the Egyptians because of the favor in which Jacob's son...

December 20 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?

Comment:
Well said, Jennifer. If victory came through the death of Jesus Christ (1 Cor 15:1-4), who then loves for this world to rather place all the focus on His...

December 20 2023

Question by Steve Mills

Were the Israelites slaves as we perceive that term today?

Did the Israelites live among the Egyptians (their neighbours) and were they slaves as we understand it today? They must have lived in their own houses to be...

Exodus 11:1 - 10

December 20 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Robyn Smith

How long is the little season referred to in Rev. 3:20, when satan is released for a little while?

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My opinion is that, if the thousand-year reign is 1000 years (which it is) and if the kingdom was considered as a year with four seasons, then Satan's little...

December 20 2023

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I grow my church?

And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and...

December 20 2023 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I grow my church?

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I assume this question was asked by a pastor. I don't imagine a pew member would ask what he / she can do to grow the membership of the church they attend....

December 20 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?

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Natalie, good answer so I voted you up and gave you a favorite! Your answer is certainly worth sharing, too!

December 20 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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Thank you, Gary! The real heresy is in teaching that Jesus doesn't love us; teaching that he was just following orders given to him by the Father when he...

December 20 2023

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How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?

December 19 2023

Comment by Johanna Longden

What does the Bible say about animals going to heaven?

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Aww, I have a chihuahua and a shih tzu. I hope they go to heaven.

December 19 2023

Comment by Gertrude Adjorlolo Ampoe

What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?

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Indeed, God's love for man is unimaginable.

December 19 2023

Comment by Avinash Yashvant

Where was Adam when Eve ate the forbidden fruit?

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Thank you for sharing. Blessed.

December 19 2023

Answer by John Appelt

Who was Theophilus at the beginning of Luke and Acts?

Bible scholars have wondered who Theophilus was that Luke addressed in his gospel and in the book of Acts. Although unknown, there are clues that may...

December 19 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is it acceptable to have communion outside of the church?

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Danny, Yes. It should be clearly announced in the congregation that only believers may partake of the Lord's Table. There are no two ways about it. Scripture...

December 19 2023

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What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?

December 19 2023

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What is the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares?

December 19 2023

Answer by Dave Mohler , Preacher's kid.

What does it mean that God will "shorten the time for the elects sake" in Matthew 24?

The great tribulation of Mt. 24:21 begins with the antichrist in vs. 15, who is given authority to require allegiance to him by taking his mark. Otherwise...

December 18 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Did Moses copy the Law from the Code of Hammurabi?

December 18 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?

Comment:
There actually is another way around it, Anthony. There is not one single member of the church, the body of Christ, that can lose their salvation. The book...

December 18 2023

Answer by Billy Zie

What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?

This is a supplication; Paul’s ministry focused on others, serving others, and listening for the Holy Spirit’s leading on what to say, where to go, what to...

December 18 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Was John the Baptist really Elijah reincarnated?

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If Elijah the prophet was resurrected back to life he would come back as Elijah. John the baptist is John the Baptist. He mimicked Elijah. John wasn't under...

December 18 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?

Comment:
This is a PSA: if you really do think that your opinion on a matter isn't worth much, it might be better to refer to your opinion as WORTHLESS rather than...

December 18 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?

Comment:
Consider this if you will: Christianity could easily have been scrapped for the term "Discipleship." Christianity has more of an organizational sound to it,...

December 18 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?

Comment:
No! Christianity didn't come at the sending of the Holy Spirit; the Church was born at the sending of the Holy Spirit. Christianity developed as a result of...

December 18 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What evidence do we have that God is aware of us and our needs?

Comment:
Great commentary! I'd say the "clear and repeated evidence" you have that the 'circumstances in your past which was out of your control, that are too...

December 18 2023

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?

Good question, Anthony! Revelation 13:8 [which Jennifer Rothnie already referred to in her comment] says: “And all who dwell on the earth will worship [the...

December 18 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does "unity" mean total agreement? Psalm 133:1

December 18 2023

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What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?

December 17 2023

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If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?

December 17 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.

Comment:
Yes sir! ...and the fact that it is never going away is why I continue...if even only 1 person will come to the truth. It is indeed our purpose now. 1 Cor...

December 17 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the difference between keeping the commandments of God and legalism?

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Legalism is trying to keep the commandments of God for the purpose of being declared righteous. Trying to keep the commandments of God because you love God...

December 17 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.

Comment:
Mark, I totally understand what you're continuing to say about the message that a lot of ministries convey; teaching that soul salvation depends on more than...

December 17 2023