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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 minister unto the Lord?
  5. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  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)?


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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is faith without works dead?

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Faith without works for rewards in heaven. James was writing to Jewish converts. He was telling them to go on to good work for prophet in heaven. Not...

November 27 2021

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

How did God stop the flow of the Jordan? (Joshua 3:16)

Joshua 3:15 And as they that bare the ark came unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan ...

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November 27 2021 Follow Vote Up

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During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?

November 27 2021

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

Why couldn’t the disciples drive out this spirit? (Luke 9:40)

According to Matthew's account of this same incident (Matthew 17:14-21), it seems to have been (according to Jesus) a combination of the apostles' unbelief;...

November 26 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why wear bells and linen underwear? (Exodus 28:35, 42–43)

Exodus 28:35 35Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the LORD and when he comes out...

1 Vote November 26 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

How did Judas die?

Both the character and death of Judas has been distorted. However, William Arthur Darby published in his 1846 book, ‘Judas Iscariot, the Argument in His...

November 26 2021 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?

A majority of commentators say Judas was not saved and “is certainly in hell.” But Judas Iscariot may be portrayed worse than he was. In 1846, William Arthur...

November 26 2021 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why couldn’t the disciples drive out this spirit? (Luke 9:40)

40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

November 26 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

November 26 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What’s the whole message behind this portion of Psalms 23:4? What does is mean that although we walk through the valley of death, we will not have to fear evil?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. First John 2:2. John 6:47 First John 5:13....

November 26 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

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No one is regenerated by the Holy Spirit until they believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. Ephesians 1:13-14. In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard...

November 26 2021

Answer by Donna Williams

What’s the whole message behind this portion of Psalms 23:4? What does is mean that although we walk through the valley of death, we will not have to fear evil?

I believe that the words of the psalmist are very comforting, and in my opinion it encourages me to know that when I am going through a dark time in my life...

November 26 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

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Bob. John12:32. Jesus said if I be lifted up from the earth I will draw all men to me. First Timothy 2:4 God wants everyone to believe the truth, First...

November 26 2021

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

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit? First, see the big picture: Spirit-Guided Ministry 1 No presiding minister is appointed 1 Cor....

November 26 2021 4 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?

No, it isn't the mark of the beast. Nave's Topical Bible has this: Beast, the Mark [NAVE] BEAST, THE MARK Rev. 13:16, 17; 14:9, 11; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4 There...

November 26 2021 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What was the age of Jesus when the Magi brought Him their gifts?

Great question, Rosemary Nord! In my opinion, Jesus was about 2 years of age. Matthew 2:16 tells us that when Herod realized that the magi had not returned...

November 26 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What is the Christian's hope?

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I have read you writing these same things over and over. Thankfully I have my own Bible where I can read the words of Jesus for myself. Jesus Himself says...

November 26 2021

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What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil?

November 26 2021

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During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?

November 26 2021

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

What was the age of Jesus when the Magi brought Him their gifts?

I would say that He would have been between one and two years of age (and most likely closer to one). I base this on: -- the travel time that would have been...

November 26 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?

Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith? Before answering this question, I am reminded of a primary hermeneutic rule...

November 26 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about oral sex?

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Your answer is interesting, Mel. But did you mean, like Mr. Michael Houdmann, said, "According to Hebrews 13:4, only the "marriage bed" is pure and...

November 26 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian's hope?

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First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. We have eternal life...

November 25 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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The narrow gate is Jesus plus nothing. Faith alone in Jesus finished work on the cross alone apart from any works, action, or self effort. Nothing we do can...

November 25 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the definition of faith?

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Faith is not the gift. Eternal life is the GIFT when we believe it. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life. Not...

November 25 2021

Comment by Petter Havnegjerde

Can a lay person lead a communion service?

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Communion was "invented" by Jesus, already knowing what was to come. He established the last supper knowing it would in fact be his last supper. Communion is...

November 25 2021

Comment by Petter Havnegjerde

Can a lay person lead a communion service?

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I think this comes down to the definition of being saved. Is it by faith alone or does it require further actions? In Romans 10:9 it states whoever confesses...

November 25 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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Yes I did. I will be 81 years old in a few days, and my fingers do not always do what they are told. LOL That is my excuse and I am sticking with it. See you...

November 25 2021

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

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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James, 2 Timothy 2:13 speaks of true believers in Christ (John 6:37, 39) whereas the person with the “thorny ground” was not a true believer (“the thorns...

November 25 2021

Comment by Rajesh Sony

What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?

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Exactly my brother! Let's take a look at the context of ! Peter 3:19. "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he...

November 25 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about suffering?

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David was repeating what Jesus said on the cross. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me. When Jesus was taking the punishment for the sins of the whole...

November 25 2021

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

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

God's Word had not yet been completed (perfected) while Paul preached the unique gospel being given to him by Christ from heaven, (Col 1:25-26). There would...

November 25 2021 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the definition of faith?

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Repentance for salvation is going from unbelief to belief. The Greek word metanoia. It means to change your mind. To quit trusting in what we do to save us,...

November 25 2021

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

Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?

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Did Jesus ask a dead Moses or a dead Abraham to pray for Him? If the dead have more access to God, why didn't Jesus take advantage of it? Why didn't He call...

November 25 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the definition of faith?

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The devils believe and tremble because they cannot be saved. Only people can be saved. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is...

November 25 2021

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

What should I do now that my former fiance and mother of my child wants to get married, but she is an unbeliever?

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First of all, 2 Cor 6:14 is not a reference to marriage. To make that scripture about marriage is to read it out of context. Marriage is not a yoke. A yoke...

November 25 2021

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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James, you quote 2 Tim 2:13 as if it proves once saved always saved. The opposite is true. You leave out 2 Tim: 2:12, which says If we deny Him, He will deny...

November 25 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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Matthew 7:21-23 Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, Look at what we've done. We prophesied in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and have...

November 25 2021

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Do eucharistic miracles really happen?

November 24 2021

Comment by John Appelt

Who were the twelve (12) disciples / apostles of Jesus Christ?

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An interesting comparison of the lists of the apostles show three groups of four. Each of the groups are the same even if the order changes. Also, Simon...

November 24 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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Second Timothy 2:13. If we believe not, (after we have once believed) He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself. Ephesians 1:13-14. Ephesians 4:30. They...

November 24 2021

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

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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James, you say “The next two were saved by faith alone, Romans 4:5 but never produced any fruit” whereas the Parable of the Four Soils says the plants from...

November 24 2021

Comment by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

What is Evangelicalism?

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True evangelicals are serious about their faith and practice it as faithfully as they can, granting we all sinners and fall short. Church attendance, Bible...

November 24 2021

Answer by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

What is dualism?

Another view of dualism is one where one's faith is divided between "sacred" and "secular," i.e. my faith is concerned with the spiritual and doesn't apply...

November 24 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Fran Joa , Interested in God and hopeful

What is the Green Bible?

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Terry Gillard, Thanks for your comments. Spot on! We need to unite in Christ. Thanks.

November 24 2021