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  1. Is Jesus speaking to Judas Iscariot, or is He speaking to Satan, who has just entered Judas?
  2. Since Adam and Eve brought sin in the world, did they go to heaven?
  3. What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?
  4. How did God inspire the writing of the Bible (2 Peter 1:20-21)?
  5. What is the meaning of the word "wait" in Isaiah 49:23?
  6. Can we earn God's approval? (2 Timothy 2:15)
  7. Why did Jesus sometimes heal people who didn’t believe or even ask for help?
  8. Was Jairus’ daughter dead or near death when he came to see Jesus?
  9. Do Jews believe in heaven?
  10. Does God recognize a marriage done in other faiths?


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What does it mean that Jesus saves?

October 13 2023

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

What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?

It has been established what the "Lord's prayer" is by others, but there are some important points that have not yet been addressed. The larger context of...

October 13 2023 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Why did God refuse Cain's offering?

The Lord respected Abel and his offering but did not respect Cain and his offering, Genesis 4:3-5. Both of these brothers brought offerings to the LORD, the...

October 13 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when he taught the disciples to pray for God to "not subject us to the final test"?

I am not a Roman Catholic, but my understanding is that the specific wording cited in the question was promulgated in 2016 by Pope Francis and the American...

October 13 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What was the reason for having elders along with deacons in biblical times?

As I see it, both would have been needed because of differences in their primary missions. Elders were to provide spiritual guidance, preaching, and...

October 13 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Terrell

Why did God ask the Israelites to "kill women and children", etc... in Numbers 31: 16-18?

I wonder if the reason is more practical. I see sense in God's issuing these commands. First, the covenant people were faced with intractable enemies....

October 13 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

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The answer that got 55 votes for this question begins by not making much sense, and then gets worse. He says he was formerly a Muslim. (his words); then he...

October 13 2023

Comment by Ann Gehin

How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

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I so agree with Chuck and Alberto. I think many times "witnessing" is simply let His light show. For instance, one of my gifts is smiling. Sounds silly,...

October 13 2023

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is "dross"? (Psalm 119:119)

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Another good "dross" verse" Jack!

October 13 2023

Comment by Helmut Fischl , Retired

What is the significance of Mount Moriah in the Bible?

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Dear Michael, thank you fior the chronological order of the temples on Mount Moriah. However, I fail to see how Daniel 9:27 eluds to your claim to a third...

October 13 2023

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What can I do when I am under spiritual attack?

October 12 2023

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What are the promises of God?

October 12 2023

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What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

October 12 2023

Question by Anonymous
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Why mention God's Spirit here (Zechariah 4:6)?

Zechariah 4:1 - 14

October 12 2023 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why would God entice a false prophet to prophesy (Ezekiel 14:9)?

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Hello Tim! I believe you are referring to times outside of God's current dispensation of grace, correct? Believers today are promised the seal of the holy...

October 12 2023

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Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?

October 12 2023

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

What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?

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Three years later, and no takers. Oh how I wish someone would concede that Romans 13 was for believers living under Roman authoritarianism. Or tell me Romans...

October 12 2023

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is the letter of Jeremiah?

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Everything you say in your answer I find in my Bible in the Book of Jeremiah. Thank you. I honestly never heard of the Letter of Jeremiah.

October 12 2023

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

Why would God entice a false prophet to prophesy (Ezekiel 14:9)?

God can never be the author of sin and deceit, but He has ordained that sin shall punish itself, and when the heart rejects Him, He withdraws His Spirit from...

October 12 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Should we worship the Holy Spirit?

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Great answer. The Holy Spirit is God. The Father is God. The Son is God. The three divine persons are jointly and severally worthy of worship. neither is...

October 12 2023

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What are Ouija boards? Should a Christian play with Ouija boards?

October 11 2023

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

Does God punish Christians who sin (1 Thess. 4:6)?

This chapter has nothing to do with punishment towards believers, which would defeat the purpose of having a savior in Jesus Christ. Paul is asking believers...

October 11 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Does God punish Christians who sin (1 Thess. 4:6)?

! Thessalonians 4:6

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - 18

October 11 2023 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?

October 11 2023

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What is "dross"? (Psalm 119:119)

October 10 2023

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

What is "dross"? (Psalm 119:119)

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Tim and Shirley, my favorite 'dross verse" is Jeremiah 23:29 NET My message is like a fire that purges dross! 1 It is like a hammer that breaks a rock in...

October 10 2023

Answer by John Appelt

What is the Table of Nations?

The “Table of Nations” is a term for Genesis 10, which tells how from Noah’s three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the world was populated. The total of the...

October 10 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)

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God deals with members of the church, the body of Christ individually for salvation. God requires Israel as a nation to believe that Jesus Christ is their...

October 09 2023

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does the Bible say about compromise?

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That great Steve! Marked in my Bible, and will add to my list, started thanks to you!!!

October 09 2023

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

Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)

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You told me earlier in one of your posts that God deals with us "INDIVIDUALLY," and I agree. Now you're tending that he deals with us corporately. You're...

October 09 2023

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

Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)

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It is to be contextually challenged to apply ANY PART of 1 Corinthians 13 to an understanding about visions and dreams! The point of 1 Cor 13 is that "Love...

October 09 2023

Answer by Roman CIERESZKO , Retired librarian

Did Jesus contradict the Law in Matthew 5:21-22?

There is difference before and after the crucifixion of Jesus. What happened to the old commandments on the cross? Christ abolished the law of commandments...

October 09 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about gossip?

October 08 2023

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What is Trinitarianism? Is Trinitarianism Biblical?

October 08 2023

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

October 08 2023

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

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

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JD, Shirley, well put! The church, the body of Christ, is not appointed to God's wrath, but God's grace. It would make zero sense for the body of Christ to...

October 08 2023

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

Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)

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The purpose, Danny, was to show that Israel had the prophesy/prophetic program. We AS OUTSIDERS of God's covenants with Israel are under the "hidden...

October 08 2023

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

Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)

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Your argument is that I'm now changing the narrative when in actuality I gave you not only your required 'hint' in full context, I gave you specific and...

October 08 2023

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

What does the Bible say about modern day generational punishment?

Punishment of ANY kind is not occurring 'modern day'. The Bible says that we are living during a time know as "the dispensation of God's grace" (Eph 3:2)....

October 08 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Francis Kirby

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

My opinion is that in that day men will indeed love to believe a lie! Why? Because to believe the truth about the rapture would mean that one will need to...

October 08 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)

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Mark, I purposely talked past you; you have completely changed the point of the narrative. There's no argument afloat that "people who lived / is alive now...

October 08 2023

Answer by Daryl Salisbury

Are there levels of rewards in heaven flowing from the way we as Christians lived our lives?

Here in 1 Corinthians 3 it is speaking of the Judgment Seat of Christ that is established for all believers. We are rewarded for our works, good or bad;...

October 08 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)

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To clarify my remark on 'deception'; I was eluding that someone who claims to have received a 'dream or vision' from God TODAY may use that to deceive...

October 08 2023

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

Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)

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Yes. There WERE some non-Hebrews that received messages from God prior to the completion of the Bible and prior to Paul. You talked past me also. My point...

October 08 2023