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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How can we guard our hearts from becoming self-righteous or judgmental like Pharisees?
  3. How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?
  4. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  5. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  6. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  7. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  8. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  9. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  10. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9


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What does it mean that love is kind? That love is kind means that love is an active and selfless expression of goodwill, characterised by a benevolent,...

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What does it mean that love does not envy? Envy is the emotion of wanting what another person has, often accompanied by a feeling of inferiority. Researchers...

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What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?

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I love "Victory in Jesus," MY SAVIOR FOREVER!

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How did the crucifixion kill Jesus?

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Tim, good answer! Here's a picture with its extra-biblical evidence:...

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Does God ever destroy a soul?

Mat 10:28:  And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. But ...

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Why did Joseph keep Simeon while his brothers go back home?

Joseph still doesn't trust his brothers. I think it is possible that Benjamin's absence makes Joseph think that the other brothers may have harmed Benjamin,...

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How can one become a person after God's own heart, like David?

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Comment by Paul Taylor

Why did Joseph keep Simeon while his brothers go back home?

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I think you mean Rachel, not Rebekah.

November 13 2025

Comment by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?

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A different translation says nothing about "a peculiar people." 1 Peter 2:9: But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s...

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Are we predestined to know Christ?

Are we predestined to know Christ? Three points can answer this question: 1: Some Christian views hold that God has predestined believers for adoption...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?

2 Peter 1:4 "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What did Isaiah and Paul mean by "swallowing death"?

What did Isaiah and Paul mean by "swallowing death"? Isaiah 25:8; Rotherham Bible: Having swallowed up death itself victoriously, my Lord Yahweh will wipe...

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

What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?

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Another hymn is "Soldiers of Christ Arise" by Charles Wesley: "Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armor on, strong in the strength which God supplies...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?

What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2? Beware of dogs: This was a harsh reference to the troublemaking legalists who attempted to deceive the...

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What does 2 Timothy 4:3 mean by itching ears?

What does 2 Timothy 4:3 mean by itching ears? God made that heartfelt appeal to the Israelites because religious lies were misleading them. (Psalm 106:35-40)...

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

Who was Thomas in the Bible?

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Jack, read Mark 11:12-14, and 20:24. Remember that Thomas in John 11:16 had expressed zeal for Jesus. Thomas was a disciple. But now Thomas told the other...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the meaning of "in season and out of season" in 2 Timothy 4:2?

What is the meaning of "in season and out of season" in 2 Timothy 4:2? Proclaim the word, take thy position—in season, out of season—ocnvince, rebuke,...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the book of 2 Timothy?

What is the book of 2 Timothy? The book of 2 Timothy is a New Testament epistle attributed to the Apostle Paul. It serves as a final, personal letter of...

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What is the book of 2 Peter?

What is the book of 2 Peter? Writer: Peter Place Written: Babylon (?) Writing Completed: c. 64C.E. When was Peter's second letter written? It is most...

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What healing comes from Jesus’ wounds? (1 Peter 2:24)

What healing comes from Jesus' wounds? (1 Peter 2:24) Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would bear the sicknesses and pains of those who would exercise...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2)

What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2) --Rotherham Bible. "As newborn babes for the pure milk that is for the mind eagerly crave, that ye may grow unto...

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What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean about interpreting Scripture?

What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean about interpreting Scripture? 2 Peter 1:20: "Of this first taking note, that no prophecy of scripture becometh self-solving."...

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Is the Song of Solomon talking about oral sex in verses 4:16 - 5:1?

Understanding Song of Solomon 4:16–5:1: A Celebration of God’s Design for Marital Love The Song of Solomon is a beautiful, poetic book in the Bible that...

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What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5?

What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5? In 1 Peter 2:4-5, Jesus is the "living Stone" and believers are "living...

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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?

What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people? 1 Peter 2:9 Rotherham Bible. "But ye are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy...

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Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)

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I don't think the scriptures on where to store our treasure should be taken literally. I don't think it's against God's plan for a believer to put money away...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?

The meaning of the the Parable of the Ten Virgins can be distilled from Matthew 25:13 where Jesus says "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the...

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

Who was Thomas in the Bible?

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Good answer, Shirley. But what did you mean by your conclusion: "Therefore doubt! Read about Jesus and the fig tree. Trust Him."

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Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?

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Danny, as always, you are wise beyond measure. Like you, my wife and I don't really have "intimate" friends. We have, just as you say, "run of the mill"...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to suffer as a Christian in 1 Peter 4:16?

What does it mean to suffer as a Christian in 1 Peter 4:16? To "suffer as a Christian" in 1 Peter 4:16 means to endure hardship, slander, or persecution for...

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How can we know that God hears us when we pray?

How can we know that God hears us when we pray? We can know that God hears us when we pray through a combination of faith, scripture, and the personal...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can we know God truly loves us like John 3:16 says?

How can we know God truly loves us like John 3:16 says? That is one of the best-known and most widely quoted texts in the entire Bible. It has been said that...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?

How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk? Follow the following 3 points: 1: Acknowledge that trust is not always easy, and it's okay to...

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Comment by Tim Ohler

What made you believe in Christianity, or what is most convincing to you?

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Your testimony encouraged me.

November 10 2025

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

Who was Thomas in the Bible?

Jesus was calling His disciples. Matthew 10:3: "Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector." Thomas was a disciple/apostle. Mark 3:18...

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

Why is the word mercies refered to as "they" at the beginning of Lamentations 3:23?

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Every morning mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Every morning let us pay Tribute with the early day: For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion...

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

Why did Jesus say to His Father, "Into your hands I commit my spirit."?

The phrase here, "into your hands I entrust my spirit" is Jesus’ final cry of dedication to God the Father in Luke’s Gospel [and] is a quotation from Psa...

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

Why did Jesus say to His Father, "Into your hands I commit my spirit."?

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