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  1. If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
  2. What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
  3. What is meant by “righteous judgment"?
  4. How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
  5. What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
  6. Why did Jesus refuse to answer the false charges (Mark 14:61)?
  7. What is meant in John 20:23 where Jesus says if you forgive sins, they will be forgiven, if you retain them, they’ll be retained?
  8. Does repentance prevent catastrophies (Joel 2:12-14)?
  9. Who was the woman who poured expensive perfume mentioned in Matthew 26:6-13?
  10. When God destroys the earth with fire, how will there be a new earth?


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Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?

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

What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?

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God will expose you!! He will shine His light on your heart. (I know because He did it to me many years ago; He hasn't stopped doing it!) That's what He was...

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What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?

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Gene, what Rotomi EWEDEMI wrote is not as outlandish as it appears but aligns with scripture. It may seem in some respects to mirror aspects of known...

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

What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?

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I don't expect an answer to my rhetorical question; I expect obfuscation; per usual. 'Render unto Caesar,' and Romans 13:1-7. Sharp left turns from the...

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Comment by Truth Finder

What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?

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Ken, there is more symbolism here than can be earthly understood with mental cognizance. The tree of life (not trees of life) were on both sides of the river...

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

What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):

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Jeremiah 32:17 says, "Oh, Lord God, you did indeed make heaven and earth by your mighty power and great strength. Nothing is too hard for you!" Romans 1:20...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to be humble?

What does it mean to be humble? There was never a more humble man that walked the earth than Jesus himself. If we imitate him, then we become humble. That is...

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What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable?

"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain" (1...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?

What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light? "Salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) defines the active, positive influence Christians are called to...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?

What does the Beatitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'? "Blessed are the poor in spirit" means possessing profound humility, recognising...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean?

What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean? "Blessed are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9) means that individuals who actively work to resolve conflicts,...

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

What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?

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You might be right that Jesus didn't abolish the death penalty. I don't think He addressed it. I ain't trying to get an opinion of what Jesus did or didn't...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Are apparitions of Mary, such as Lady Fatima, true messages from God?

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Reading through this article leaves me wondering if the RCC consider Scripture as their authority at all. My view is that the narratives on the apparitions...

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Why did God let the israelites become slaves?

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What is the doctrine of substitution?

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did Israel want a king?

Why did Israel want a king? 1 Samuel 8:4-22 In 1 Samuel 8:4-22, Israel demanded a king primarily to be like the surrounding nations, to secure more effective...

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

What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):

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1. God's power is displayed in creation (Jer. 32:17; Romans 1:20). 2. It is described as "mighty power" and "eternal power." (both verses). 3. Jeremiah's...

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

How is God a rock? (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 19:14)

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Also good is this psalm with the song title, "Psalm 19:14 - ESV" by Scripture Memory Fellowship. It is in their album, "For You Are with Me."...

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What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?

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In my opinion, Jesus did not abolish the law of capital punishment; the problem was the unequal application of the law. The law was that both the man and the...

8 days ago

Answer by Donna Williams

If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?

Dear Anonymous, in short, it is God's choice. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 9:11-24: gives us more insight into this matter. In verse 11, it is written, "For...

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

What is meant by " ... whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas." (Psalm 8:8)?

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American naval officer and oceanographer Matthew Maury was a Christian who loved reading his King James Bible. He also had no doubts about its accuracy. And...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Who are the Shakers?

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing? (Numbers 21:8)

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why was creation subjected to frustration? (Romans 8:20–21)

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

In what sense do humans rule over creation? (Psalm 8:6–8)

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What is meant by “righteous judgment"?

Righteous judgment is nothing but mere spiritual discernment in a physical world without condemnation of those involved in the situation. To judge with...

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

Were the Israelites slaves as we perceive that term today?

No. In my opinion, the Israelites were not slaves as we "perceive that term to mean today." I don't think there was much about life 3500 years ago that this...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is meant by " ... whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas." (Psalm 8:8)?

What is meant by "... whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas." (Psalm 8:8)? In Psalm 8:8, "whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas" refers...

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What does it mean that the love of many will grow cold (Matthew 24:12)?

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

Why was Israel called the land of milk and honey?

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I love the Booth Brothers singing their song, "Still Feelin' Fine" -- I still wanna go where the milk and honey flow And I'm not gonna change my mind Oh, I'm...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is meant by solitary? (Psalm 68:6 NKJV)

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is meant by “righteous judgment"?

What is meant by "righteous judgment"? Righteous judgment is the biblical concept of evaluating situations or behaviour based on God's standards of truth,...

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Answer by Truth Finder

If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?

The scriptures say that Pharaoh was raised up in order for GOD to display His power through him. Pharaoh was born into the royal family and grew up in power...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil?

How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil? How can I tell where a person is coming from, such as someone who seems...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How do I know what God wants me to do?

How do I know what God wants me to do? Sometimes there is a clear "right" decision, when God makes it very clear what path to take. At other times, there are...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?

If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart? Exodus 9:1-11 God hardened Pharaoh's heart in Exodus 9:1-11, not to prevent his salvation, but...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the importance of Christian baptism?

What is the importance of Christian baptism? Baptism is crucial for Christians as a symbolic, public declaration of their faith in Jesus, representing their...

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How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17

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

What do locusts symbolize in the Bible?

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Tim, I liked your first paragraph / the locust plague and its destructive power! A plague of locusts typically refers to the swarming phase of certain...

9 days ago

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

Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?

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Sung, yes, roughly true as a thematic pattern of ~400-year eras marking divine completion or waiting, even if the exact numbers vary slightly in biblical...

9 days ago

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

Why did God let the israelites become slaves?

Why did God let the Israelites become slaves? Exodus 1:1-22 Wasn't it because that later on God wanted to free them from their "harsh labor" -- see Psalm...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the definition of evil?

What is the definition of evil? Evil is usually thought of as morally wrong, sinful, or wicked; however, the word can also refer to anything that causes...

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

Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?

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Interesting, Shirley. I thought the psalms of Asaph were all by him definitely.

10 days ago

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

What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?

God’s greatness being “unfathomable” means it cannot be fully searched out, measured, or comprehended by the human mind. Scripture says, “His greatness is...

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

Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?

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By the way, I have read that the psalms of Asaph were not necessarily written by him. He may have edited them, or he may have been a choir master. But his...

10 days ago

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

Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?

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The Apocalyptic writer considered his own age hopeless. In the Old Testament, "religion" was developing (nomadic, agricultural, and prophetic times were on...

10 days ago

Comment by Donna Williams

What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?

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I totally agree, there is no end to God's greatness!

10 days ago

Comment by Chrisvie Lusamba

Did Jesus’ prediction about Jerusalem come true? (Luke 19:41–44)

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I believe that this prophecy was also about the holocaust of the jews that the nazi did, because Jesus says, "Because you did not recognize the time of God’s...

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