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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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Question by Parly Rayden

What does Apostle John mean or refers to when he says, "All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which does not lead to death"?

If sin is wrongdoing, and its wages are death. How comes there's a sin that doesn't lead to death? Sorry that I'm being ignorant, but I just want to learn an...

1 John 5:17

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?

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Without the Spirit of God there is no salvation. Romans 8:9. With the Spirit we have eternal life. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on...

July 17 2021

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What is Evangelicalism?

July 16 2021

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

What is the meaning of Elohim?

Now that's an interesting question, Julieta! In the Hebrew Bible, elohim (Hebrew: אֱלֹהִים [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im] is the entry from Wikipedia. The noun Elohim is...

July 16 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carl Buckalew

Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

Time began as we know it in Gen 1:5. There was no time before then. Also, if as Michael H. stated, the prior creatures had no soul, then there could not have...

July 16 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Who are the elect of God?

July 16 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?

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Israel rejected Jesus as their Messiah. So God blinded them to the truth so they could not believe and be saved. But they are only blinded in part. During...

July 16 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does righteousness come according to Romans 10:14-17?

When we hear the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4, and believe the gospel, God imputes His perfect righteousness to us apart from works. Romans 4:5-6....

July 16 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who are the elect of God?

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Faith is not a work. It is faith apart from works. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is...

July 16 2021

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

Is the war in heaven in Revelation 12 describing Satan's original fall or an end times angelic battle?

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I appreciate your keen research of Revelation 12:10, Rotimi! Right now I'm memorizing this verse using the first letter method: First Letters 10. A I H A L V...

July 16 2021

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

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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The writings you have quoted are not inspired by God which leads to faulty theology such as apostolic succession which the New Testament clearly does not...

July 16 2021

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Who are the elect of God?

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Thanks Jennifer. My view is that your answer is consistent with the revelation of Scripture.

July 16 2021

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Who are the elect of God?

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I respectfully disagree with the view held by Michael Houdmann. I have studied the passage of Romans 9-11 and I am not persuaded by the Augustinian view that...

July 16 2021

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Let me be clear; I've heard it preached and taught that even though Solomon began his writing in the book of Ecclesiastes by saying that life was a waste of...

July 16 2021

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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The bible is not to be understood as a book of rules. Paul isn't Moses coming down off the mountain with the law. Consider this: I think Paul said some...

July 16 2021

Comment by Belinda Payne

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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Continuation, “ For this reason, therefore, inasmuch as they had obtained a perfect fore-knowledge of this, they appointed those already mentioned, and...

July 15 2021

Comment by Belinda Payne

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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Continuation, “Do not be caught up in the cares of the world but ensure you are completely free for prayer and preaching to the people.’ He appears to have...

July 15 2021

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?

The unpardonable sin is blasphemy. The challenging part is defining blasphemy AND whether or not a person who repents of it is forgiven. When Michael...

July 15 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Belinda Payne

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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The ancient Liber Pontificalis (Book of Pontiffs) gives brief lives of the first 108 holders of the see of Rome. The fourth pope listed is Clement, known to...

July 15 2021

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Why did Paul need to bring this guidance forward? He lived in a day when the Synagogue (which would have influenced the early church) had women separated in...

July 15 2021

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

Is joking a sin? What does the Bible say about telling jokes?

Another verse on this topic of joking is Ephesians 5:4 "foolish jesting." There seems to be no end to the number of ways that men and women today can joke...

July 15 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is good biblical exegesis?

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"We assume that each word in a passage has a normal, literal meaning, unless there is good reason to view it as a figure of speech. The exegete does not go...

July 15 2021

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is good biblical exegesis?

Exegesis is a critical analysis of a text, such as a passage in the Bible, by objectively studying it to draw out the meaning. In a scholarly setting,...

July 15 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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Jesus revealed that He would build His Church as He called it “My church” (Matthew 16:18). The true church is the church of Christ, which He purchased with...

July 15 2021

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

What does the Bible say about revenge?

"You cannot get ahead while you are getting even". - Rep. Dick Armey 1 of the 3 ways of dealing with your enemies is to let God repay them for the evil done...

July 15 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can I better understand what seems like a totalitarian God of the old testament?

The fact that the Bible is God’s progressive revelation of Himself to us through historical events and through His relationship with people throughout...

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Where did the woman that Cain married come from?

July 15 2021

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How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?

July 15 2021

Answer by Belinda Payne

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

The origin of Catholic Church started when Jesus founded his Church on Peter (Petros in Greek and Cephas in Aramaic which mean “rock”). The 12 apostles of...

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Comment by Alan Hitchner

What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?

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Bread with yeast is baked as is unleavened but more moist. For this reason mold would develop sooner in leavened, raised, bread. It was important for the...

July 14 2021

Comment by Alan Hitchner

What is the meaning of Elohim?

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God and in various forms Gods.

July 14 2021

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

What is the meaning of Elohim?

Elohim (sometimes El or Elah) is the first of three primary names for Diety. It is a uni-plural noun formed from El, meaning strength or strong one. It is...

July 14 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Alan Hitchner

Will we eat food in heaven?

When Jesus was here among us He participated in many festivals, celebrations, weddings and was among people while they enjoyed their times together while...

July 14 2021 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why do Mormons refer to themselves as Latter Day Saints?

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Why do they call themselves "Latter Day Saints?" To me, it's a catchy title. Sometimes that's reason enough. Beyond that, I have no idea...

July 14 2021

Answer by Alan Hitchner

What is referred to in this passage by "the deep things" that the Spirit searches?

The Holy Spirit of Adonai and Yeshua possesses their wisdom, discernment, judgment, intellect, brilliance, reason, emotional depth of their own holiness and...

July 14 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How do I get breakthrough?

1 John 5:4

1 Vote July 14 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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The "nation of Israel" is a political creature, not a christian ally of the church. Are there born again believers in the "nation of Israel?" Undoubtedly so....

July 14 2021

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

How would knowing the day of his death help David in Psalm 39:4-5?

I would say that David was not wanting to know the specific date on which he would die just as a piece of information, but instead was asking God to keep him...

July 14 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Philip Davies

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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Thanks for your comments Danny, they are spot on and much appreciated.

July 14 2021

Question by julieta raymundo

What is the meaning of Elohim?

Genesis 1:1

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

How would knowing the day of his death help David in Psalm 39:4-5?

4 “Show me, LORD, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. 5 You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my y...

Psalms 39:1 - 13

July 14 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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Believers should have a real affinity for the people whom God chose as His own special people, to whom He gave the oracles, through whom the Messiah was to...

July 14 2021

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

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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Phillip your answer should be at the top of this list. Politics bleeds ALL OVER this site. Political answers get the best reviews here, it seems. The United...

July 14 2021

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Comment by Vasel Glass

Does it say any where in the Bible that it is better for a man to plant his seed in the belly of a whore than on the ground?

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I don't think it's all Biblical illiteracy. It's like a lot of sayings that people think are biblical, and it's just something Christians say. Like, "God...

July 14 2021

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

Are Christians homophobic?

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Why is there usually a disclaimer added about "not [condoning homosexuality] or homosexual relationships, when it's said in the same breath that christian...

July 13 2021

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

Are Christians homophobic?

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I don't think "love" for homosexuals is the concern. "Love" usually shows itself in times of hardship. If a gay person is the object of persecution and out...

July 13 2021

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