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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
  3. What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
  4. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  5. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  6. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  7. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?
  8. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  9. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?


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

Does Rom 9 mean God predestined some to heaven while created others with no chance of escaping hell?

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I agree; God won't "predestine person to eternal destruction." Except that God intervenes on behalf of anyone, we would all be eternally destroyed. But he...

August 24 2023

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

What does the Bible say about fear?

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Jack, have you seen the movie "God's not Dead?" The first one of the series, has a story about an unbeliever, a professor who hates God, etc. It is really...

August 24 2023

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

Does Acts 13:48 prove election of some and not others?

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Continuing, It was after the king sent out his army to get revenge on the people who had twice refused his invitation, and had killed his servants who...

August 24 2023

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

Does Acts 13:48 prove election of some and not others?

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Continuing, The ancient church never responded to Paul by saying what is said by some in the modern-day church: 'well if the people who are to be saved have...

August 24 2023

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

How should we understand the Lion and the Lamb passage?

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Yes, the scriptures in Isaiah 11:6-9 talk about life in some future millennium. It's yet future. Conditions will be such that, as indicated in Isaiah 11:6-9,...

August 24 2023

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

Does Acts 13:48 prove election of some and not others?

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Yes, it's clear Mr Marcus Morin. Foreknowledge is foreknowledge; election is election. To know the outcome of a thing before it happens is one thing; (that's...

August 24 2023

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Can/should a Christian who is a virgin marry someone who is not a virgin?

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John, please supply us with "chapter and verse" for your statement. Virginity, both male and female, are exactly the same to day as it was in Jesus' time....

August 24 2023

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

Does Acts 13:48 prove election of some and not others?

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Preach, Dan Rivers!! Let the church say Amen!! Debating never saved anyone, but the preaching of the truth does, IF IT IS BELIEVED! And like Mr Rivers...

August 24 2023

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

Does Acts 13:48 prove election of some and not others?

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Continuing, Yes Acts 13:48 tells it like it is; the people Paul and his ministry was sent to as a result of Israel's rejection of the gospel of Jesus Christ,...

August 24 2023

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

Does Acts 13:48 prove election of some and not others?

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DW most of your comments open the door to an accusation that you "go to church" (that's just 1 example of what you asserted) as a way of ensuring that you...

August 24 2023

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

What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?

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Job 38:36: Who has put wisdom in the heart, or has imparted understanding to the mind?

August 24 2023

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

What are some encouraging Bible verses?

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Also encouraging is Hebrews 10:24, "Let's see how inventive we can be in ENCOURAGING love and helping out."

August 24 2023

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

What charges are formally brought against Jesus, and did he defend himself?

Jesus answered Pilates's question, "Are you the king of the Jews?” Of course, Herod was king of the region. But Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this...

August 24 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the significance of the resurrection?

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Love your opening sentence, Tim! I think that matches nicely with Gaither's song, "Because He Lives." -- [Verse 1] God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus He...

August 24 2023

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean in James 2:10 that anyone who breaks one law becomes guilty of breaking them all?

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If we obey God’s law, we are Christ’s servants - conversely, if we live a life of sin we are slaves to the devil (Rom 7:7). taken in context, to be “under...

August 24 2023

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean in James 2:10 that anyone who breaks one law becomes guilty of breaking them all?

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Mark, thank you for your offer. I will start by saying that James intended audience was the early Christian churches scattered around the Roman Empire, as...

August 24 2023

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

What are good Old Testament scriptures for bereavement?

Good question, Maurice Penn Sr! Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God...

August 24 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What was the "Year of Jubilee"? (Leviticus 25:10, 13)

As a young man I memorized Leviticus 25:10 as an important Bible verse to know from the Thompson Chain Reference Bible. "According to Lev 25:9 a loud trumpet...

August 24 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is God fair?

Yes, He's fair! He's "a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.” (Deuteronomy 32:4).-- a verse I memorized as a collegiate through...

August 24 2023 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to acknowledge God in all your ways and He will make your paths straight?

The verse cited in the question is Proverbs 3:6. The verse immediately prior to it (Proverbs 3:5) says, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not...

August 23 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can we draw the conclusion from Matthew 5:28 that if a married person lusted after another in their mind, then the spouse is free to divorce them per Matthew 19:9?

God can have a higher standard for sin, because God knows individuals' thoughts. Lacking that same omniscience, human law must base crimes (or grounds for...

August 23 2023 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Why does David write "forget not his benefits," and what exactly are they? (Psalm 103)

August 23 2023

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Can/should a Christian who is a virgin marry someone who is not a virgin?

August 23 2023

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What are the factors which make man special from all the other creatures?

August 23 2023

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

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

Death has no power over believers as they are alive spiritually 'in Christ' now and already in heaven. We just do not have the ability to physically realize...

August 23 2023 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How should we understand the Lion and the Lamb passage?

August 23 2023

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Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

August 23 2023

Answer by John Wheeler

Can/should a Christian who is a virgin marry someone who is not a virgin?

A Christian who marries another Christian under the eyes of God in a Christian wedding are both virgins. They remain virgins until death parts them. Under...

August 23 2023 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?

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As we mature spiritually, we depend less on prophecy and on "tongues." We then depend directly on Jesus, because we have accepted His Gift. He is the only...

August 23 2023

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

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

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I just revisited this question this morning, 3 years after initially offering an opinion about it. This time, God put it in my spirit to proclaim how...

August 23 2023

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

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

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Continuing, Earthly life is amazing! All of it! I think we've become complacent when it comes to being keenly aware of how absolutely AMAZING it is to be...

August 23 2023

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

What does the Bible say about fear?

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I was HIGHLY recommending The Chosen to a former high school classmate of mine yesterday, 8.21.23. He is having a horrendous time with his wife dying of...

August 23 2023

Answer by Lee McLaurin

Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?

I have read so many articles and comments regarding the placement of "the comma" with reference to the word TODAY in Luke 23:43. For me though, Ben...

August 23 2023 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

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Lisa Alexander, So then, Abraham is asleep and has been for about 4,000 years? Adam and Eve even much longer than that? David, Samuel, Solomon, Moses, Aaron,...

August 23 2023

Question by Fran Joa , Interested in God and hopeful

Can we draw the conclusion from Matthew 5:28 that if a married person lusted after another in their mind, then the spouse is free to divorce them per Matthew 19:9?

Can we draw the conclusion from Matthew 5:28 (But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart....

1 Vote August 23 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?

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This is a good answer, Jeffrey Kranz; if we really don't want to have anything to do with financing ungodly business, we have to stop buying and spending...

August 23 2023

Comment by Jean Judy

Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?

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I tell you in love that I disagree. Psalm 5:5 Even the New Living Translation says, "Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence, for you HATE ALL...

August 23 2023

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

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

I agree that the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43) is perhaps the only death bed conversion recorded in the Bible. "Jesus answered the repentant thief with...

August 23 2023 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does hell look like? How hot is hell?

Hell is a place of darkness (Matthew 8:12). I really love darkness when I'm trying to sleep (just ask my wife)! I definitely see it as God's provision for...

August 23 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

Is priesthood ordination necessary since God ordained us before we were born? Was this statement only for Jeremiah or made to everyone alive?

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All believers are priests unto God and the offerings we give to our God are those of praise and thanksgiving for all He has done for us and will do in the...

August 23 2023

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

According to Revelation 16:14 can demons perform miracles?

In my opinion, the cited verse does indicate the ability of demons to perform miraculous acts, which agrees with Jesus' warnings to His followers in Matthew...

August 23 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

What are good Old Testament scriptures for bereavement?

Psalm 30:5b Psalm 34:18 Psalm 147:3 Isaiah 40:9-11, 28-31 Lamentations 3:31-32

August 23 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What advice does scripture give about mental tics and OCD thoughts that loop and repeat, unbidden and unwanted?

August 22 2023

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Who were the Samaritans?

August 22 2023

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

What does it mean in James 2:10 that anyone who breaks one law becomes guilty of breaking them all?

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I would like to offer the following: James was not actually speaking directly to us. What he writes is indeed profitable for our learning (2 Tim 3:16), but...

August 22 2023

Comment by JD Abshire

In Genesis 2:17, man is told that if he ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, that he would "die". Since physical death did not exist up to that point, what did it mean to "die"?

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Psalms 58:3 KJV "The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies."

August 22 2023

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

Why do we have to let our "yes be yes,” and our “no be no"? (Matthew 5:37)

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Good answer! Jesus wasn't giving them / us a new rule; he was teaching what you said: that swearing to tell the truth or to do what you said you would do,...

August 22 2023

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

Is it wrong to "swear an oath" to tell the truth in court? (Matthew 5:34–37)

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I strongly believe that swearing on the Bible is a privilege and an honor. I think this practice should be continued. I served jury duty once and liked it!...

August 22 2023