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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
  3. 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?
  4. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  5. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  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)?
  8. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  9. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?


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Comment by Kenneth Rumbarger , Bible-believing Christian, degrees in Russian and IT

Where did Cain’s wife come from?

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I believe the same. Just as the Gospel of John (21:25) says that "there are also many other things which Jesus did" which could not be written for sheer...

January 19 2021

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

What does the Bible say about rioting?

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Grant, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said, " "Fear of Loss" is the most powerful driver of conflict and rioting. Oppressed people fear the...

January 18 2021

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

What does "cross" symbolize in the New Testament?

Of course, literally, the Cross was the instrument upon which execution by crucifixion took place. And crucifixion then was a form of torture and execution...

January 18 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?

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Grant: Kudos, you hit the truth of the matter mark with your presentation. Very well done, my warrior brother, amen.

January 18 2021

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

What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?

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The number of the question that I previously responded to was...

January 18 2021

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Do people in heaven know what is going on earth?

If by ‘people’ you mean humans who were taken to heaven alive like Enoch (Gen 5:24) and Elijah (2 Kings 2:11), or Moses who was resurrected (Jude 9), yes, I...

January 18 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?

The Bible is very clear that Christians should not be involved in political riots or sedition attempts against the government. In the US, as well as many...

January 18 2021 5 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Do people in heaven know what is going on earth?

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I appreciate the detailed answer, however, I have a few questions: 1. Would a witch have the power to summon Samuel at Saul’s request? 2. The witch saw an...

January 18 2021

Answer by Chris Dibbern

Is “Kintsugi” a valid Christian belief?

The word "kintsugi" refers to Japanese pottery that has been broken and is put back together with something more valuable than the materials comprising the...

January 18 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?

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But it is based on scripture. Where sin abounds, grace much more abounds. Yes, there are still consequences for sin, but not loss of eternal life. We can...

January 18 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture? What does it mean that the Bible is sufficient?

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

January 18 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die. But the GIFT of God is eternal life. What do you have to do to receive...

January 18 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?

We do have to make a decision. We have to believe what Jesus said is true. The bible says we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 Romans 3:9-10. The gospel says...

January 18 2021 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?

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I already offered the following response to this identical question from this same questioner four days ago, as follows: Although prophesying is commonly...

January 18 2021

Comment by Vicki Bartosz

How true is it that Jesus received 39 lashes, representing the 39 diseases known in His time?

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Isaiah 52:14 His visage was marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men, Isa. 53:4,5 griefs = sickness, sorrows = pain. Isa, 53:10 yet...

January 18 2021

Question by Gloria Gaxiola

What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?

Saul also tore his clothes and began prophesying too in verse 24.

1 Samuel 19:20

January 18 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is a stronghold referring to when the Bible states that David went to live in a stronghold?

A stronghold would have been a natural formation of,caves that would have provided refuge and concealment for David in his effort to avoid Saul. In the case...

January 18 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Sam Scott

Why is waiting on God so difficult?

On the matter of waiting on the Lord, there are no short cuts because it's another way God helps us grow and strengthen our faith in Him. Many a time seeming...

January 18 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should Christians get vaccinated?

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And so it begins....... After more than 40% of Los Angles firefighters declined voluntary vaccination, under the veiled threat of hour reductions, during the...

January 18 2021

Comment by James Townsend , I am a learner of truth and one that strives in the word

What is the curse of the law?

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We all live by faith in Jesus Christ. While I am new to this site and understanding goes along with wisdom one should remember that the law was our tutor....

January 18 2021

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?

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Lynn, I agree context informs what phrases mean. In this case, however, all the context leans towards "sin" being what we "get away with." What other word or...

January 18 2021

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What does Creation 'ex nihilo' mean?

January 17 2021

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Do we have freedom or responsibility to wear face masks during COVID-19?

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An opinion regarding the flippant dismissal on our third founding document. To the countless patriots who have swore an oath, shed blood, died defending, it...

January 17 2021

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

What solemn lessons can we learn from the Parable of Dives (the rich man) and Lazarus?

The account of the rich man and Lazarus is a parable, the last of a series of four that Luke records beginning in chapter 15. The main theme of these...

January 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?

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The bible says, without faith, it is impossible to please Him. Faith is not a work. It is faith apart from works. We have to believe the gospel, First...

January 17 2021

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

What does "cross" symbolize in the New Testament?

I think the best explanation for the cross as a symbol of the Christian faith is this: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ...

January 17 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?

Jesus participated in a huge rally against the government of his day when the people wanted to make him king. Here it is: "After Jesus had said this, he went...

January 17 2021 8 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?

January 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do we have freedom or responsibility to wear face masks during COVID-19?

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Absolutely right on. The liberal democrats used the pandemic to try to destroy Tump. When there was low risk during the summer Trump tried to open up...

January 17 2021

Comment by Ana Crane

When Noah exited the ark with the animals, did the dinosaurs live among the people?

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Tito your statement as impacted me in a good way. My 17 year old son is studying the Bible and sometimes gets caught up and lost in the mysteries of the...

January 17 2021

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

What is the origin of the ending of the Lord's Prayer beginning with, "For thine is the kingdom....?"

In my thinking this verse in Matthew 6:13, was inspired by King David. David is considered to be the writer of many of the Psalms. Look at Psalms 9 & 10....

January 17 2021 Follow Vote Up

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Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?

January 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?

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Romans 8:29 God is outside of time. He knows the beginning from the end. God knows the future and had John write the book of revelation. God knew Israel...

January 17 2021

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How can God be intelligent if He is immaterial?

January 17 2021

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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?

January 17 2021

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Should Christians be concerned about the end times?

January 17 2021

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What should we learn from the life of Nehemiah?

January 16 2021

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

What does "cross" symbolize in the New Testament?

I would say that the cross (in whatever context it is used in the New Testament) is a symbol of death. Most importantly, it represents the willing sacrifice...

January 16 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What happens to you if you get the mark of the beast?

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Christina, what did you mean by your comment, "That will be me." ?

January 16 2021

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

What is the mark of the beast (666)?

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Michael, scholarly answer! Some people do "take 666 as a symbol for a trinity of evil and imperfection --each digit falls short of the perfect number 7." --...

January 16 2021

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

Why are we taught that we would go to heaven when the Bible says that a new earth will be created?

Heaven is the temporary resting place for every Christian [believer in Jesus] and every Old Testament Saint [believer in God] until Jesus comes again to give...

January 16 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does "cross" symbolize in the New Testament?

Luke 9:23; Matthew 10:38, but I'm sure there are other verses in the Gospels and in Paul's writings that deal with what the symbol of the cross means. I k...

Luke 9:23

January 16 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to "not walk according to the flesh"?

First, we have to know how we get the Spirit to be saved. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was...

January 16 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When we are glorified are we going to know good and evil in the new heaven and earth?

At his second coming, Jesus Christ will destroy, vanquish and annihilate all evil, wickedness, corruption and decay from the face of the earth. Jesus will...

January 16 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What did Paul mean by everything belongs to you in 1 Corinthians 3:21-22?

January 16 2021