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  1. Was/is John, the cousin of Jesus, the same who authored 1 John?
  2. If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
  3. What is meant by “righteous judgment"?
  4. What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
  5. Was Jacob scheming when he switched the blessing to Ephraim?
  6. Do you think you'll go to heaven?
  7. How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
  8. What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
  9. what is meant in John chapter 20 verse 23 where Jesus says if you forgive the sins, they will be forgiven it if you retain them, they’ll be retained
  10. Why would God enlist a pagan nation to punish His people? 2 Chronicles 36:17


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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about compromise?

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The one thing we never compromise on is the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried...

August 01 2020

Question by DJ Field , Minister of the Gospel

What is the Lord's Supper?

1 Corinthians 11:20

August 01 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about approaching a family member (sister, brother) if his/her spouse is being unfaithful?

The bible actually counsels us to confront the person who has committed the sin (been unfaithful) with their offence, see Leviticus 6:1-7. We must do so with...

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

What is Westboro Baptist Church?

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Good comments James... The church was never meant to become an organization the way it became. But that won't stop God from saving souls. Dr Tony Evans likes...

August 01 2020

Comment by Andrew Prass

Where is the footnote of Jesus' word in Luke 24:46?

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Well Judges says this in relation to your Matthew 2:23 “missing prophecy”: v5 “For behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. And no razor shall come upon...

August 01 2020

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What does the Bible say about conflict with people?

August 01 2020

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

What does the Bible say about disappointment?

The first thing that I would note is that, in my opinion, and depending upon the translation being used, the Bible can also express disappointment through...

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What does the Bible say about conflict with people?

August 01 2020

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What, if any, verses challenge us to find what false gods we might be worshipping instead of the One True God?

July 31 2020

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

What does the Bible say about approaching a family member (sister, brother) if his/her spouse is being unfaithful?

I can understand how a motivation of loving concern might be ascribed to such an action, but Biblical guidance that I can find would indicate that the person...

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Comment by Kelly Ehrich

What, if any, verses challenge us to find what false gods we might be worshipping instead of the One True God?

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Very good answer. But I have to disagree with you on one point: ALL TV is bad. I have watched TV for the past two years (prior to that I didn't watch TV...

July 31 2020

Answer by Kenneth blythe

Why did God create Adam and Eve if He knew they would sin?

The way that I understand it, is that God had a specific plan that would create creatures that by choice would worship Him only. In Genesis chapter 1 : 1 it...

July 31 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jeannette Shields , Mom of three

Why did God create Adam and Eve if He knew they would sin?

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That was a very helpful answer!! Thank you.

July 31 2020

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

What is the difference between a born again Christian and 7th Day Adventists?

The 19th-century founder of Seventh-Day Adventism (William Miller) originally predicted that Jesus would visibly return in 1843 or 1844. When this did not...

July 31 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Guy Gifford , Actually: An Apostle & Prophet chosen by God

What day did Passover fall on preceding Jesus resurrection?

God declared the first month of the Hebrew year to be Abib (Adar), which is to start on the new moon, and each week last seven days ending with the seventh...

July 30 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Answer by Guy Gifford , Actually: An Apostle & Prophet chosen by God

What is the Feast of Dedication?

The Feast of Dedication is what Jews today call Hanukkah, but don't stop reading here by presuming you know what Hanukkah is! The feast of dedication is only...

July 30 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Guy Gifford , Actually: An Apostle & Prophet chosen by God

What is the Feast of Trumpets?

Yom Teruah : Feast of Trumpets Primarily found in Leviticus 23:23-25 and Numbers 29:1-6. The word “yom” means “day” and about 70% of the ancient Hebrew...

July 30 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffry McGee

Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?

I once heard a preacher asked this very question. He responded by asking if anyone had taken algebra in school, then asked if everyone in the algebra class...

July 30 2020 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Judy Ann Howell

What does Psalms 139:15 mean by "formed in secret... in the depths of the earth"?

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The parallel is most appropriate, My spirit was touched. Thank you. The words of the Bible are so beautiful there is no idle or nonsensical nonsense in them....

July 30 2020

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

What does it mean to have God’s face shine on someone? (Psalm 119:135)

The face of God is an amazing metaphor with multiple meanings. As mentioned in the other answers, when God shines his face on us it means that he is pleased...

July 30 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the significance of the refiner's fire and launderer's soap in Malachi 3:2?

Psalm 24:3, "Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His Holy place? Malachi 4:1,"For behold the day is coming, burning like an oven,...

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What is synthetic parallelism in Hebrew poetry?

July 30 2020

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Is silent prayer biblical?

July 29 2020

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

Why did Jesus still allow Judas Iscariot to eat at His table when Jesus knew and pointed out that Judas would betray Him?

Even though (as Jesus pointed out) His betrayal was foretold in prophecy, Judas still had free will in the matter. I would say that Jesus still wanted to...

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

How can the difference between the true gospel and false doctrine be explained?

In my opinion, there are two general doctrinal falsities that can be put forth in presenting the gospel. One would be claiming that works can save apart from...

July 29 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about conflict with people?

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Thanks, Jack. All the credit goes to my resident teacher, the Holy Spirit.

July 29 2020

Answer by Benjamen Martinez

Why did Jesus still allow Judas Iscariot to eat at His table when Jesus knew and pointed out that Judas would betray Him?

In order to find the ultimate truthful answer, I would ask myself, "What does my heart want to believe?" I have evaluated the same question and seen the...

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Answer by Val Girard

Why do some Christians blow the shofar when nowhere in the NT we're told to do so?

Traditions can be automatic without any reverence. Worse if it’s not necessary, e.g., the shofar. Here’s Jesus’ response regarding man’s traditions: So the...

July 29 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the names for God's Word in Psalm 119?

1. We begin with 1 of the 6 names for God’s Word in Psalm 119 which is PRECEPTS: PS 119:45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. PS 119:56...

July 29 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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Romans 8:29 For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the First Born of many brethren. God...

July 29 2020

Comment by Tim Holder

Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

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No God didn’t uncreate with the flood. He destroyed the sinful world.

July 29 2020

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Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?

July 28 2020

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

What does the Bible say about conflict with people?

The bible makes it clear that conflict is everywhere and inevitable, because of the corrupt and perverted world we live in, caused by sin. Hardly a chapter...

July 28 2020 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

Let's take a look at the biblical principles that can guide our response as Christians during this health crisis. The whole book of Proverbs gives us much...

July 28 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God create Adam and Eve if He knew they would sin?

The heart of God desires an intimate personal relationship with every human being. God is the creator and we are his creation, his offspring. God created...

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Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?

July 28 2020

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

What does it mean to have God’s face shine on someone? (Psalm 119:135)

"Face" in the Bible is used at times as a metaphor or symbol; sometimes it means Acceptance/Blessing (Face Shine on You) as in Num. 6:25, Ps. 4:6; 67:1, and...

July 28 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by lynn Sander

What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil?

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My understanding is the Greek meaning for “evil” is evil in a moral or spiritual sense: wicked, malicious, mischievous. I wholeheartedly agree with Michael's...

July 28 2020

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why does it seem that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women?

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It isn't so much that men face this "more" as that men and women on average face the temptation in different ways. For guys, more often, they face sexual...

July 28 2020

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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More specific to driving others around, this probably has minimal risk even if someone actually had Covid, provided everyone wore masks and the driver either...

July 27 2020