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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. 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?
  3. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  4. How do we glorify God and enjoy him forever?
  5. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  6. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  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)?


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Answer by John Appelt

Why did God want to kill Moses when he was traveling back to Egypt with Zipporah? What did Moses do to deserve death when God had chosen him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?

Exodus 4:21-26 is one of the most perplexing passages in Scripture. Commentators seem to unanimously say that Moses had sinned, but that the sin is not...

December 18 2021 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the spiritual gift of faith?

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You can take one verse, John 6:47, and go from there and all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place by just believing that one verse which is the...

December 18 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?

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Amen Emo. The question should be, why do good things happen to bad people? Romans 3:23. Romans 3:9-10. That is why we have to take the gospel to the world....

December 18 2021

Answer by John Appelt

How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10

The distance Abraham’s servant traveled to find a bride for Isaac is under 300 miles. This is figured by correctly identifying places. Although Abraham might...

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December 18 2021

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

What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?

Great question, Nelly OKEKE! Leaven (or yeast) in the New Testament symbolizes false teaching. Mark 8:15 --MR 8:15 says, “And he charged them, saying, ‘Take...

December 17 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Perry Peterson , Ret podiatrist born again Christian and bible student 30+yrs

How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?

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Yes, great answer. I add that the word “perish”, used many times throughout scripture, is absolute in meaning. If it is intended to mean anything less than...

December 17 2021

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December 17 2021

Comment by Ken Thompson

What does the Bible say about oral sex?

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Phillip, I agree with you on oral sex not being prohibited in Scripture (See Song of Solomon 2:3; 4: 5, 11, 13, 16; 5:1; 7:8; 8:2) but I don't know of a way...

December 17 2021

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

How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?

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Great answer! Don't get discouraged WHEN this community doesn't "like" your answer, you're still correct in your presentation of the truth. The wages of sin...

December 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the apostles’ doctrine?

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The apostles doctrine was, John 6:47 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. Acts 16:31. John 3:16-18. For God so loved the word, that He...

December 17 2021

Comment by A Lamb

What does granted mean in John 6:65?

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Amen. Yes faith is not the gift and we see this in scripture. Eph 2 8: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is...

December 17 2021

Comment by jack fentress

Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?

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The teachings to the churches from Paul state that the wife is bound by the law so long as her husband lives. While there may not be a mandate to stay with...

December 17 2021

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Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?

December 17 2021

Comment by Fiona Anne

Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?

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Thank you for such a detailed answer. The reason for me asking it was that I wasn’t sure whether it was bordering on the subject of New Age literature, which...

December 17 2021

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

Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?

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My former pastor said many times, "Garbage in, garbage out." Be careful what you open your mind to. Always stay close to God. But, be informed enough to keep...

December 17 2021

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

Does the Bible referring to angels as "Sons of God" support that Jesus and Lucifer were brothers?

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I'm glad we're all free to believe the scriptures the way we understand them, and even to not believe them if we choose not to. There are many answers on...

December 17 2021

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

What do Catholics believe?

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Thanks, Tim, I'll look into it more.

December 17 2021

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What do Catholics believe?

Quotes from Catholic sources: (Pope John Paul II on December 9, 2000 said that) "All who live a just life will be saved, even if they do not believe in Jesus...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?

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Romans 6:23 For the penalty of sin is death. That is the bad news. But, the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. That is the GOOD...

December 17 2021

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

Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?

Good question, Peter, that you posed: Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star? Revelation 22:16 Isaiah 14:12 Yes, it is true that Jesus...

December 17 2021 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by tom tom , Prodigal Son

Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?

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1. Ham entered Noah's tent, not Sarah's tent: The tent used in the original Hebrew text is אָהֳלֹֽה Some argued that ה is feminine and therefore Ham actually...

December 17 2021

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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?

December 17 2021

Question by Petter Havnegjerde

Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?

Isaiah 14:12 Revelation 22:16

Revelation 22:16

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

What does it mean to fear God?

Good question, Peter! According to NAVE (Nave's Topical Bible), the fear of God means reverence for God: Matt. 10:28; Luke 1:50; Luke 12:5; Luke 23:40; Acts...

December 16 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does the Bible condone slavery?

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God to Hagar: Genesis 16:9 - "Return to your mistress, and submit yourself to her, I will make your descendants too numerous to count." That's how God...

December 16 2021

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

What do Catholics believe?

Though Catholics and Protestants share some parallel beliefs, there are some non-negotiables, I'm sure. What are some of the life-changing differences?

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What does it mean to love God?

December 16 2021

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

Does the Bible condone slavery?

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God promised Abraham and his wife Sarah a baby in their senior years. There's a delay in Sarah becoming pregnant. She didn't lose faith, she didn't believe...

December 15 2021

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

Does the Bible condone slavery?

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"Love your neighbor the way you love yourself." Are you abiding in that love when you own people and give them as an inheritance to your descendants? Is that...

December 15 2021

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

Does the Bible condone slavery?

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"The Bible does not specifically condemn the practice of slavery." Okay... The Bible does not specifically condemn the practice of child pornography, or...

December 15 2021

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

What does the Bible say about self-defense?

Perhaps we should consider King David. He was relentlessly tormented by King Saul. His response: David did not open his mouth to any who planning deceit. He...

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December 15 2021

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

Does the Bible condone slavery?

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Danny, great comment. Slavery, on any level, is sin. There are husbands who treat their wives and children just like slaves. It is a sin, pure and simple. To...

December 15 2021

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

What is the difference between sexual immorality and impurity?

Sexual immorality, according to Thayer's Greek Lexicon, refers to illicit sexual intercourse in Acts 15:20, 29; 21:25 for example. But "impurity' (ἀκαθαρσία)...

December 14 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is angel Gabriel an archangel?

Great question, Julian! Early Jewish and Christian writings say 4 archangels stood in God's presence: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, and Uriel, but these...

December 14 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does the Bible condone slavery?

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There are three distinct meanings to the word "condone." 1) to overlook. 2) to give tacit approval, and 3) to excuse. The question is 'does the bible...

December 14 2021

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Why does God require faith?

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If God did not choose anyone to be saved then no one would be saved. Romans 3:11 “there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God”. How can a...

December 14 2021

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

Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?

Synchronicity - An apparently meaningful coincidence in time of two or more similar or identical events that are casually unrelated. I've never heard of this...

December 14 2021 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Is it biblical for men to read books by woman authors?

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This charge I entrust to you,Timothy, my child... (1 Tim 1:18). Someone other than Timothy wrote First Timothy unless Timothy was writing to himself. It's...

December 14 2021

Comment by Phil Buck

What is the mark of the beast (666)?

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It does not say it is a stamp. It is something on your right hand or your forehead that controls whether you can buy or sell. That signifies that you worship...

December 14 2021

Answer by Phil Buck

Are angels male or female?

The angels are male. 1/3 of the angels were cast down to earth. They saw that the women of earth were desirable. Their offspring were the nephelium. The...

December 14 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is God a cosmic killjoy?

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First John 1:3-4 I write these things unto you that your Joy may be full. If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us. If we...

December 14 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

With all the evil in this world currently, is this the proof that the rapture is very near?

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Amen Brother. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Colossians 3:3. We are already...

December 14 2021

Answer by John Appelt

Who are the people outside the gates mentioned in Revelation 22:15?

This is a good question. There is something to consider about Revelation 22:15 that gives a new perspective. This verse indicates some will not enter through...

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

What is the meaning of shibboleth in the Bible?

This one single word seems to me like an excellent password today. May I suggest it? The poet, John Milton, wrote: And he said Sibboleth.— “And how...

December 14 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God require faith?

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We are not chosen by God to be saved. God foreknew who would believe on Him for salvation before the foundation of the world. God knows the end from the...

December 13 2021

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?

I humbly submit the rider is the Lord Jesus and as a Jew wearing a tallit a Jewish prayer shawl. A worn garment carried everywhere and sometimes spelled...

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