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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  4. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  5. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is eternal death?

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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. A gift is given by the giver who paid for the...

July 08 2021

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What does it mean that Jesus is a friend of sinners?

July 08 2021

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Does "very good" mean "perfect"?

July 08 2021

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

What does it mean in Psalm 37:7a "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him..."?

It may sometimes seem to Christians from their limited perspective that God has ignored them or is not being responsive to them. However, God has visibility...

July 08 2021 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How should a Christian view wealth?

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Hebrews 13:5 And be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you. God saves rich and poor by faith alone in...

July 07 2021

Comment by Alan Hitchner

Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?

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Lord Yeahua charges us to love one another, love our neighbor. Would it be loving of me to suspect I might have rabies, take a bite from an apple, and then...

July 07 2021

Comment by Alan Hitchner

What does Paul mean when he writes of the natural man?

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Sin doesn't just come with our singular, personal cost in corrupting our relationship with and between ourselves and God. When I was small and found myself...

July 07 2021

Comment by Alan Hitchner

What does Paul mean when he writes of the natural man?

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I'm not sure how you mean: "One who is justified is either spiritual or carnal." If what you are meaning is justified before God in Christ, this could not...

July 07 2021

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

How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?

God put us here in the USA (for those of us who live in this country). The Bible tells us that “God began by making one person, and from him came all the...

July 07 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to guard your heart?

When I just got out of college, I left our home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over the summer I moved in with this Christian couple I hadn't known before and I...

July 07 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

What can we expect when we pray? (Matthew 7:7–8)

We must when we pray know God is and that He is a rewarder for them that diligently seek Him. IE: If you do not know that He will answer it is a rare thing...

July 07 2021 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Keanna Huff

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

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I don’t think brother Michael is trying to say that speaking in tongues is something that only the believers 2000 years could do. He’s trying to demonstrate...

July 07 2021

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Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?

July 07 2021

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

What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?

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AMEN...Also 1 Timothy 4:1 - more each day abandon God's truth! More each day fail to walk in the Way! Occult practices are everywhere.

July 07 2021

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

If the Jewish people do not offer animal sacrifices, how do they believe they can receive forgiveness from God?

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Romans 3:25, "God appointed Him as a sacrifice for reconciliation through faith, by the shedding of His blood, and so showed His Justness; first for the past...

July 07 2021

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How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?

July 07 2021

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

Who was Baal?

Baal-peor [EBD] (Easton's Bible Dictionary (formerly known as the Illustrated Bible Dictionary) is a classic source for Bible scholars.) It says that Baal...

July 07 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?

I think that lack of gratitude is a huge problem today. We should be grateful God has given us a beautiful world to live in, that we have relative freedom,...

July 07 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does this passage about the temple of God mean in Jeremiah 7:8?

I would say that the "deceptive words" referred to in the cited verse were being spoken by those who were saying that the people of Judah would be safe from...

July 07 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the Israelites in today's society that God was referring to as his chosen people?

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Salvation was offered to the Jews first because salvation is of the Jews. It's only right that the farmer should be the first to partake of the harvest. (2...

July 07 2021

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Comment by Michael Alessi

Are the teachings of Dr Chuck Missler biblically sound?

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I agree with Myron. Couldn't say it any better. Without seeing dispensation teaching in the Bible you will be misled. Dispensational teaching is not a mamade...

July 07 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is papal infallibility Biblical?

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Romans 3:23 Romans 3:9-10 First John 1:8 and First John 1:10. All men are sinners. Even the Apostle Paul said He was yet carnal. Romans 7:14. We are all...

July 07 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is spiritual maturity? How can I become more spiritually mature?

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We are no closer to God than we are right now. We are a child of God by faith alone in His Son. John 1:12. The GIFT of God is eternal life by faith alone...

July 07 2021

Answer by Daniel Donaldson , Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants

What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?

The answer to the first part of the question is easy, it is a leafy plant plentiful in Egypt and Israel in Bible times, often used in Jewish ceremonies. I...

July 07 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do you love your wife like Christ loves the church?

Adam loved his wife enough to die for her...he ate of the fruit. Jesus loved His bride, the church, enough to die for her. God’s examples to us! Love,...

July 07 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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We preach the gospel, the gift of God, so that everyone who hears the gospel and believes the gospel will be saved. First Corinthians 1:21. Romans 1:16, For...

July 07 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is spiritual maturity? How can I become more spiritually mature?

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The bible tells us not to believe every wind of doctrine, but to be confirmed or steadfast in the faith for a reward in heaven. Reading the bible grows our...

July 06 2021

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

Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?

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Jack, I see what you mean...I did not know much about the witch trials...however, may I suggest that these verses may be the references that Gregory means......

July 06 2021

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

How should a Christian view climate change?

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Gregory, thank you for your meaningful and respectful comment concerning my post. It's a pity we both served in a "war" which, ultimately, we lost; and lost...

July 06 2021

Comment by R K , Eighty plus year old still growing disciple

What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?

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I could not agree more. PreWrath is the ONLY rapture timing view that answers ALL of the scriptural questions about the timing of the rapture.

July 06 2021

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why worship God?

According to the bible, God created all human beings for the singular purpose of worship and intimate fellowship. As we worship God for who his (nature and...

July 06 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?

The apostle Paul said to “give thanks in all circumstances” so we can start with that motivation. Develop the discipline to give thanks every day by making a...

July 06 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

People do not come to Christ strictly on their own initiative; the Father draws them. We people just do not have the capacity. The Father Himself sovereignly...

July 06 2021 2 Comments 13 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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First John 2:2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4. Second Peter 3:9. Romans...

July 06 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

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There is no evidence of the Holy Spirit. All believes are sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30. And grieve not the Holy...

July 06 2021

Answer by David Disciple

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

If your name is written in Heaven, just as the disciples were, you will be drawn as a net is drawn to the shore. The net cannot stop itself from being drawn...

July 06 2021 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?

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Gregory, so interesting! But what did you mean by these references? -- He reminds us we all have come short and need God’s grace and love to escape the...

July 06 2021

Comment by charlene ashley

Are Sadhu Selvaraj and Vincent Selvakumar true or false prophets?

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We need to be Berean believers, especially in such a time as this. So many believers claiming so many things—especially relating to changes triggered by the...

July 06 2021

Answer by Alan Hitchner

Why does it seem God was so much more personally interactive with humans in the Old and New Testament than He is today?

Considering all the books that are online and in stores that carry personal testimonies of life experiences, there have been truckloads of personal and group...

July 06 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gregory Boldon , Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God

How should a Christian view climate change?

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Hhmmm....Was I being taught what seems to be a lesson on "stuff" I don't understand? I am pleased you are patriotic. So am I. The comment I made, was not so...

July 06 2021

Answer by Alan Hitchner

Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?

Yes, the messages of First and then the Second Covenant reveal God's love for and of humans and His creation. There is something I do not hear mentioned of...

July 06 2021 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Donaldson , Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants

Why does the Bible warn against witchcraft?

The Bible warns against witchcraft for the same reason parents should be warned against letting their children watch recent movies made for children that...

July 06 2021 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Richard everly

What does the Bible say about self-defense?

Jesus said turn the other cheek. He also said to love your enemies and pray for them

July 06 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by n.l. pearson , bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD

What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?

2 Timothy 3 says "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud,...

July 06 2021 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do you love your wife like Christ loves the church?

I would say that the main characteristic that would be present in the case of a husband who loves his wife as Christ loves the church would be service or...

July 05 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?

The increase of human sin, and an accompanying lack of sorrow or remorse for it, were indicated by Jesus in Matthew 24:12 as signs that would mark the...

July 05 2021 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does "very good" mean "perfect"?

Genesis 1:31 in my opinion means that everything God created was perfect. “Very good” in my mind means “perfect.” About the adjective, “very,” the best...

July 05 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up