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

Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?

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Thanks Tim for your response. You say "David's act was punished by death..." The Lord said, "Anyone who takes another person's life must be put to death"...

February 26 2020

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?

God gave Moses the law of "eye for an eye" (Law of Retaliation) not as an instrument of brutal retribution against someone who would commit some type of...

February 26 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by stefan verberkt , Truth seeker / Conspiracy Researcher

When God flooded the earth, was the Garden of Eden also destroyed?

Question 1: Why would God deploy cherubim with flaming swords at the entrance of the garden, if he planned to destroy the earth (with the garden)? Question...

February 26 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does Rom 9 mean God predestined some to heaven while created others with no chance of escaping hell?

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Craig, even the 'objects of wrath' in Rom 9 could still repent and believe and be grafted back in (Rom 11:17-24.) This is not God creating people...

February 26 2020

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

Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?

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Jesus, the only wise God (Rom 16:27) told Moses to tell the people "an eye for an eye..." There is only one God. The Son and the Father are one (John 10:30)....

February 26 2020

Answer by Jay Saunders

Is Christianity a white man's religion?

Christianity is not a "white man's religion." First of all, the first believers in Christianity were hardly white. The Jewish race just like members of...

February 26 2020 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about closed borders?

I will overlook the not so veiled political undertone of the question and concentrate on the most important element of the issue. The ‘closed borders’ term...

February 25 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Robert Ross

How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)

We must see in this passage of scripture the mercy of the God of a second chance. God knows full well the consequences awaiting Cain if he does not change...

February 25 2020 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by stefan verberkt , Truth seeker / Conspiracy Researcher

What (if anything) does the Bible say about an unmarried couple with children getting baptized? Are there restrictions about who can get baptized?

Yes they can be baptized but... First of all, sex outside marriage is a sin and falls under sexual immorality if i'm not mistaken, so they will have to...

February 25 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by stefan verberkt , Truth seeker / Conspiracy Researcher

What is the all-seeing eye?

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First of all; Elohim or ALHYM is not a name but a title, just like lord, God, the Most High etc. Because Elohim is also used to describe angels, the ones...

February 25 2020

Comment by Sandy Anjilivelil

How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?

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Love your answer, Michael. Faith in the 'one way' (His only son) that God provided is essential. But there's more. How is it we become 'born of God'? (John...

February 25 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?

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John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto me. God is not willing that any should perish, but come unto the knowledge of the...

February 25 2020

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

What was the mark that God put on Cain?

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When did being "different," the only black, person, white person, anything that makes you different from everyone else, cause people to refrain from doing...

February 25 2020

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

What was the mark that God put on Cain?

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Could Cain have been the first "left handed" person? At first glance it could have gone unnoticed, but if an altercation ensued it might have made an...

February 25 2020

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

What was the mark that God put on Cain?

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Cain could have already had dark skin as "many" believe, and the mark could have been a loss of melanin in his skin. This would be more likely if the mark...

February 25 2020

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Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

February 25 2020

Comment by Charles Crabtree

Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56)

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Just to make sure that lsrael did not think it had anything to do with their own righteousness. Deuteronomy 9:4 KJVS Speak not thou in thine heart, after...

February 25 2020

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

Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?

In my opinion, the purpose of the "eye for eye, tooth for tooth" standard in the Law for the punishment of interpersonal crimes was not just meant to be...

February 25 2020 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Joseph Lyon

In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

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For insight and understanding, study Hebrews chapter 12

February 25 2020

Comment by Joseph Lyon

In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

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Well said, 'the Lord's day' are periods of judgement and vindication lasting more than 24 hours

February 25 2020

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

Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?

Jesus said something different during His "Sermon on the Mount" of Matt 5-7. And God didn't want Cain killed for murdering his brother, Abel in Genesis 4. ...

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Comment by Charles Crabtree

How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?

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I always wondered how verses like Amos 3:2 fit into foreknowledge. Amos 3:2 KJVS You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will...

February 25 2020

Answer by SKP PAULEY

What (if anything) does the Bible say about an unmarried couple with children getting baptized? Are there restrictions about who can get baptized?

Yes, they can be baptized but that in and of itself doesn't absolve them of their sins and without repenting and being forgiven of their sins they remain in...

February 25 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Sure Footed

Were the 9 lepers who did not return to give thanks to God no longer healed? Luke 17:19

I believe the nine lepers stayed healed - I don't know any incident in the bible where healing was reversed. When the Samaritan leper returned and praised...

February 25 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about miscarriage?

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At least 2 websites, biblestudytools.com and openbible.info, list Isaiah 49:15 dealing with miscarriage. Isaiah 49:15 is a verse I have memorized. One night...

February 25 2020

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Is silent prayer biblical?

February 25 2020

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

What does the Bible say about closed borders?

Sorry for the long answer - lots of moving parts. The Bible speaks of borders, but not of "closed borders." God promises Abraham to give his descendants land...

February 25 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that iron sharpens iron?

27:17 As iron sharpens iron Close friends provide constructive criticism and accountability. Just as sharpening an iron blade makes it more effective, close...

February 24 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about sex addiction?

February 24 2020

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

When will Satan be crushed? (Romans 16:20)

I agree mostly with Scott Broberg in that the timing is not the most important issue here. It's a question of obedience to the Lord and public testimony to...

February 24 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What’s the best way to confess sins? (Proverbs 28:13)

In my view, since all sins (even those involving other people) are ultimately against God (Psalm 51:4), they should be confessed to Him by the sinner, and...

February 24 2020 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What’s the best way to confess sins? (Proverbs 28:13)

Proverbs 28:13 New International Version (NIV) 13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds...

Proverbs 28:13

1 Vote February 24 2020 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What does the Bible say about closed borders?

I humbly submit for your consideration an answer to the current open borders immigration sideshow put forth by the faculty lounge commandos and their fellow...

February 24 2020 6 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sure Footed

What does it mean to have the appearance of godliness but deny its power? Examples?

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I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said, especially with speaking in tongues. May His kingdom come, His will be done, here on earth as it is in...

February 24 2020

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Are we supposed to obey our pastors?

February 24 2020

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Why did God condone lying at times when it's clear in the Bible that He hates lying?

February 24 2020

Answer by Donna Williams

Can an unmarried person in a sexual relationship be a communion server in the Church of England?

I would like to state that I do not know what is considered lawful or unlawful in your particular denomination, so it is impossible for me to give a yes or...

February 24 2020 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Chester Bobo

Can an unmarried person in a sexual relationship be a communion server in the Church of England?

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Unfortunately, I don't have an answer, but you might consider removing the presumption from your own eye before appointing yourself the judge over the hearts...

February 24 2020

Question by Teresa Patton

What does the Bible say about closed borders?

I was told that I’m not being compassionate because I want closed borders.

2 Votes February 24 2020 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Xavier Gomez

How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?

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E_veryday_J B ... I agree 100%

February 24 2020

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

When will Satan be crushed? (Romans 16:20)

Genesis 3:15 represents the first promise of the coming of Messiah through whom the serpent, or Satan (Rev 12:9), was to be destroyed. In the Garden of Eden,...

February 24 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Desiree Fortich

What (if anything) does the Bible say about an unmarried couple with children getting baptized? Are there restrictions about who can get baptized?

My son and mother of their 3 children gave their life to the LORD JESUS CHRIST and now want to be baptized, but they are not married. Can they get baptized?

February 24 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should we refrain from long-winded prayers?

When we pray in private it doesn't matter how long we pray, or how we say what we say to God. When we pray with an audience we probably should do so with a...

February 24 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

When will Satan be crushed? (Romans 16:20)

Satan will be "crushed" or "bruised" (KJV) under their feet when they walk obediently to God. The focus is on the "crushing" rather than the time it will...

February 24 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Where did the water come from that Elijah used when he was building the altar on Mount Carmel?

Yes, what Kelli Hamann said is one possibility. But I took a bus up to the top of Mt. Carmel with some other pastors, evangelists, and Bible teachers. It's...

February 24 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that we are fearfully and wonderfully made?

February 24 2020

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What is hyper-Calvinism and is it biblical?

February 23 2020

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

What is the importance of the parting of the Red Sea?

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3 Bible Tips: The Significance of the Red Sea Crossing 1. God miraculously defeated Pharaoh (a type of Satan) and the dreaded Egyptian army to save His...

February 23 2020

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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James Kraft I understand why you say that but if we take a moment to look at Hebrews 10 when the persons in context were warned of the severity of abandoning...

February 23 2020

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Is the word "rapture" in the Bible?

The word Bible is not in the Bible. But like rapture from Latin, we find our word Bible comes from the Greek word BIBLOS, which means book. Matthew 1:1, uses...

February 23 2020 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up