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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. What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
  8. 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?
  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

How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?

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One thing I would like to add here. No one goes to heaven or hell and back. When we die our Spirit leaves our body and never comes back. John 3:18 Believers...

July 01 2020

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

What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?

The key points to "who" is making this covenant which God makes with Abram/Abraham here is that it is ratified/witnessed by two witnesses... by a...

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

What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)?

In the context cited in the question, incontinency refers to the inability of an individual to exercise self-control over his or her actions. Paul is saying...

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

What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?

It means that a pastor, elder, or deacon must not be divorced and remarried. But in answer to your excellent question, no, but if the cleric lost his wife to...

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Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

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What does it mean to be free from sin?

July 01 2020

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

What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)?

KJV Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Sata...

1 Corinthians 7:5

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

What does it mean that Jesus came by water and blood in 1 John 5:6?

To me, the reference to Jesus coming by water could refer to both the fact that he had experienced the normal process of birth (indicating that He was truly,...

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

How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)

Jesus spoke the words in the verse cited in the question in response to being asked by those who had followed Him across the Sea of Galilee from the place...

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Question by Anonymous
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How do I get over my married lover after he dumped me?

I was having an affair with a married leader at my church. I loved him more than my own husband, but he broke off our relationship. I still love him so much....

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

How can demonic strongholds be overcome?

From a Christian theological perspective, a demonic stronghold is an evil and wicked place of influence, power and control in the life of a Christian or a...

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

What did Jesus mean when He said that no one can come to Him unless the Father "draws him" (John 6:44)?

44 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.

John 6:44

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

How is it WORK to believe? (John 6:29)

29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” Context: Jn 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that...

July 01 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joy Komu

How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

Oman's sin does relate to masturbation and it is quite clear that it is a sin. People defend this sinful act because medical experts say it is healthy but...

July 01 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by lynn Sander

What does the Bible say about breastfeeding?

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Very well said Mr Houdmann and Mr Kraft!!

July 01 2020

Comment by Ralston Heath

How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?

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Thanks, that is a very well written response. 1Cor 15:55 death, where is thy sting.

July 01 2020

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

What is Arminianism, and is it biblical?

Jesus guarantees that whosoever puts stock in him has everlasting life. John 3:16 St. Peter declares that each and every individual who calls upon Jesus will...

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What does it mean to be a living sacrifice?

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Who was the first Jew?

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Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?

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When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?

June 30 2020

Comment by John Smith

Why do Sunday worshipers refer to "Acts 20:07" to support their choice to worship on Sunday, the 1st day of the week?

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Aurel Gheorghe explains what Paul was doing so well in "Acts 20:7). Christians were still following Jesus, worshiping Jesus on His Holy 7th day Sabbath. Paul...

June 30 2020

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

Are there prophets in the church today?

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If I was asleep and a fire got started in my room, and my dog Chico started barking and woke me up, I'd thank God, from whom all blessings flow. Then I'd...

June 30 2020

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

Are there prophets in the church today?

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Hi Terry, I'm not an authority on "normal," so I can't answer your question. The statement about Balaam's "donkey" coupled with prophesying gives prophesying...

June 30 2020

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

Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?

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Good insight, Grant, on the predictions being public; I hadn't made the connection but looked it up in my Logos Bible Software, FaithLife Study Bible: 27:63...

June 30 2020

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

Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?

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Good insight, Grant, on the predictions being public; I hadn't made the connection but looked it up in my Logos Bible Software, FaithLife Study Bible: 27:63...

June 30 2020

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Are there prophets in the church today?

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Why pick on one minor comment? Prophecy is speaking the word of God into a situation: Not merely foretelling the future! As such Balaam's ass... 1. Stopped...

June 30 2020

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

Are there prophets in the church today?

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I wouldn't say that Baalam's donkey spoke a "word of God." God allowed the animal to speak but God didn't put a word from Him in the donkey's mouth. The...

June 30 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How do I not be scared of the rapture because only God knows the true date?

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John 3:16-18. John 6:40 John 6:47 John 5:24 John 10:28-29. Gods word, not mine. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, First John 1:8, but the GIFT of...

June 30 2020

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

Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?

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Kel, since Matthew 25:46 states that the unrighteous will go away into everlasting punishment means that both Matthew 10:28 and Luke 12:4-5 does not teach...

June 30 2020

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Is religion opium for the masses?

June 30 2020

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

What does it mean in Matthew 23:8 by saying, "You must not be called teacher"?

Jesus is warning his disciples not to emulate the Teachers of the Law and the Pharisees (the religious leaders of their society), because they are...

June 29 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How do I not be scared of the rapture because only God knows the true date?

Here is what Jesus says about making life in this world more important than life in his kingdom in Matthew 10:37-39: “Anyone who loves their father or mother...

June 29 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

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If we could keep that commandment, we would not need a savior, would we? Galatians 2:21 I do not void the grace of God, for if righteousness come by the law,...

June 29 2020

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

What does Jesus' mind look like?

Jesus' mind was always focused on his Father in heaven. He only spoke the words his Father gave him to speak and he only did the things his Father told him...

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What is Christian Anthropology?

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What is the definition of idolatry?

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What is the conscience?

June 29 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the five solas?

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Only one of those is salvation. Faith alone in the finished work of Christ alone. John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, unbelievers are condemned...

June 29 2020

Comment by kel gens

Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?

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Tyrone- Are you trying to say sin has no effect on the soul but it does regarding the flesh? If so, you won’t find that anywhere in scripture. I’d only be...

June 29 2020

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

What does the Bible say about fear?

In the New Testament one of the chief words for "fear" is deilias | δειλίας, "timidity," "fear," occurs in 2 Tim 1:7, "God hath not given us the spirit of...

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What does it mean in Matthew 23:8 by saying, "You must not be called teacher"?

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How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?

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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

June 29 2020

Answer by Duku Samuel

What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?

Sabbath being a Saturday and not a Sunday is known to almost everyone; The Jews, Hebrews are the primary source; even the dictionary plays it the same. The...

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

Can a Christian have a disciple?

Disciple making is at the heart of the Christian faith. God's will is that every person come to faith in Jesus Christ and then grow up in that faith until...

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