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

How can you be a Christian in a Catholic church?

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As Christians, we must believe and know our Holy Bible. We must commune with God. We must have faith and discern what the truth is, by what God has declared....

November 01 2020

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

How can I lose my salvation?

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Saying "Once saved, always saved," is not a true statement’ is a contradiction of John 10:28-29 (I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one...

November 01 2020

Comment by Roy Thomas

Is it right to expel unmarried lady who has become pregnant from the church?

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An unmarried lady who becomes pregnant should NOT be expelled from church. Fornicators are sinners in need of God's forgiveness. We see evidence of the...

November 01 2020

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

What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?

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(That was Key memory verses from each Bible Book in the Thompson Chain Reference Bible.)

November 01 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

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First Corinthians 1:18-21 God uses the preaching of His word, to save them that believe. John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are...

November 01 2020

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

What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?

John 14:27 (ESV) Rev. 19:11 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) Romans 8:38-39 Ephesians 6:10-20 Peace – Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) Confidence – 2 Timothy 1:7 Joy – Psalm 94:19 Trust –...

November 01 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Nero?

Although Nero is not mentioned by name in the Bible, he’s the emperor to whom Paul appealed for trial in the Roman Empire’s supreme court: as Michael said,...

November 01 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Whom should I give my tithe to? Or what should I do with it since I do not belong to a church?

I suspect this question will get a LOT of attention since many people have their personal pet projects, and there are many pastors and directors of various...

November 01 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?

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Emo, I liked your reference to 2 Samuel 10:11 in the ESV when I hovered my mouse over it. I had memorized this earlier in my life from my Thompson Chain...

November 01 2020

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

What is an example of reconciliation in the Bible?

I would say that the greatest example by far is the reconciliation of sinful humanity to a holy God that He Himself made possible through Jesus' sinless...

November 01 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

How can you be a Christian in a Catholic church?

I believe that if a person has truly been born again, the Holy Spirit will convince that person to come out of an idolatrous and religious church system. I...

November 01 2020 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What can I do to overcome delay in life that causes depression, self pity and anxiety?

In my humble opinion this life will bring many tribulations that we must endure and overcome in such a manner that brings glory to our Lord and builds the...

October 31 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kevin Ecker

Does voting for a person who backs abortion or supports same sex marriage make you complicit in their sin?

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It is important to understand that the sin of judging discussed in scriptures has to do with judging whether or not someone we believe has sinned, is going...

October 31 2020

Comment by Gregory Boldon , Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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Thank you, Mr. Hickman, for your comments of May 18, 2019. May God continue to bless the insights that you and others bring from the Bible.

October 31 2020

Comment by Adelaide Panford

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

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I wish to say that if the Man of God had left soon after delivering God's message to King Jeroboam, the old prophet would have missed his chance of meeting...

October 31 2020

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

How can I lose my salvation?

There are two types of people who consider themselves Christians: One group, known as born again Christians, are those who were "chosen by God before the...

October 31 2020 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?

October 31 2020

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

What does Jesus mean when he says, "No one who performs miracles in my name will soon be able to speak evil of me"?

To me, what Jesus was saying was that the ability of an individual to perform a supernatural act (such as a healing or other "miracle") by invoking His name...

October 31 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?

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I understand that the publican's justification would not have been sufficient or complete under the terms of the Old Testament Law without the additional...

October 31 2020

Question by Anonymous
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What can I do to overcome delay in life that causes depression, self pity and anxiety?

I'm currently facing delays in life

Proverbs 13:12

2 Votes October 31 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How can I lose my salvation?

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"Once saved, always saved," is not a true statement. The biblical quotes used above, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 and Ephesians 1:13-14 talk of a guarantee of...

October 31 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?

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We are declared righteous before God by faith alone. Romans 4:5-8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works. Blessed is the...

October 31 2020

Comment by Pete Van Zyl

Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?

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The Pharisee in question lived under the Law (Old Covenant). There was NO WAY he could have been declared righteous in God's sight as you state above. No...

October 31 2020

Comment by Leon Vermeulen

Did Jesus have long hair?

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With reference to S Michael Houdmanns answer as to whether Jesus had long hair he mentioned inter alia that Jesus’ skin colour was was probably light brown...

October 31 2020

Question by Joseph Doucet

How can I tell if God has given me the gift of interpreting tongues?

1 Corinthians 12:7 - 11

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Comment by Padraic Gilbert

What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?

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Well said. Your take on this scripture is exactly how I've taken it.

October 31 2020

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?

I humbly submit these for approaching storms, threats or shenanigans. Remembering always to courageously give a good account of yourselves; for on this stage...

October 31 2020 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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People don't "find forgiveness" in Christ or any other way. The saved, the redeemed, the elect, are chosen like Jacob was; He was chosen over Easu while in...

October 30 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should Christian men or women wear earrings?

Every question asked here today can be answered with one verse. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast in the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and not under a yoke of...

October 30 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean in John 14:27 when He said, "not as the world giveth, give I unto you."?

The peace that the world gives is pleasure and treasure for the most part, (not genuine peace). And it is only temporary. Christ's peace--the peace Christ...

October 30 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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Literally nothing I wrote says we have to be sinless or be "good enough." Please read it again. My point is you can't emphasize grace at the expense of other...

October 30 2020

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

Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)

These are "the redeemed of the Lord", that is these are the redeemed by the Lord. (see Ps 107:2). They were to give thanks to the Lord, praising Him for His...

October 30 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dave Morgan

Why is Lot declared "just" and "righteous" in 2 Peter 2:7-8?

I wonder if Peter was being slightly ironic, as in, "If God saved a man whose righteousness was as imperfect as Lot's was, we can be assured of our salvation...

October 30 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gilbert Aponte

What did Jesus mean with "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."

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Jesus clearly said ,"There are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." "Taste death" has nothing to...

October 30 2020

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?

I think there are two points to make. First - there is ALWAYS something lurking in the world that we can have anxiety over. Anxiety is trying to react to...

October 30 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do we respond to Jehovah's Witnesses who claim that Jesus could not be God because God cannot die?

Jesus was God incarnate, but He was also truly and fully human. As such, He could experience death as any other human could, but not without His willingly...

October 29 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up