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  1. How does the assurance of eternal life (1 John 5:13) relate to our confidence in prayer (1 John 5:14-15)?
  2. Why should David get a place for his parents to be able to inquire of the Lord since they could have been with him in the cave of Adullam?
  3. What can we learn about discipleship from what Jesus says about sheep and shepherds (John 10:1-21)?
  4. What does "the love of God" mean in 1 John 5:3, God's love for us, our love for God, or both?
  5. What is the meaning of Hebrews 9 verse 23 where it says, "Thus it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these rites, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these"?
  6. How can we seek to dwell in the Lord's house daily? (Ps27:4)
  7. Why does 2 John 10 tell us not to receive certain people when Jesus told us to love our enemies?
  8. How can the resurrection power we celebrate at Easter impact our marriage?
  9. What is the Church of God Worldwide Association, and is it founded totally on the truth found in the Bible?


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

When a person has a long-standing illness and decides against further treatment, is that a sin?

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Danny, good response to Kelli's answer! Our memory verse this week at church is about the sovereignty of God, Psalm 115:3 "But our God is in the heavens: he...

May 09 2020

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

What is the biblical view of a man having a beard or other facial hair?

To me, it would be safe to conclude that the majority of men in biblical times (whether Jews or Gentiles) would have had facial hair, both from the...

May 09 2020 Follow Vote Up

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When a person has a long-standing illness and decides against further treatment, is that a sin?

May 09 2020

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

Why would the shepherd in Psalm 23:5 anoint the sheep's head with oil?

1. Bugs. Sheep are particularly susceptible to flies landing on their noses. These flies travel up the sheep’s nose and lay eggs which turn into worms that...

May 09 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ben Ho

What does it mean when it says in 1 Corinthians 13 that tongues may cease?

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I believe what Paul meant when he wrote "tongues shall cease" is that he was referring to a time when there will not be any need for someone to speak a...

May 09 2020

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

When a person has a long-standing illness and decides against further treatment, is that a sin?

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I agree with you Kelli. I will add this: Spokespersons for God in scripture tells the listeners to ask God for help in times of need, including when they're...

May 09 2020

Question by Kathy Akers

Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?

When Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden and were permitted to eat fruits from all trees except one, why didn’t God warn them of the serpent and his temp...

Genesis 1:1 - 31

3 Votes May 09 2020 12 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ron Garbe Garbe

How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?

I think it was a short time. Satan would have begun his attack to bring on the rebellion swiftly! They had no children before the fall, because those...

May 09 2020 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why would the shepherd in Psalm 23:5 anoint the sheep's head with oil?

I would say that, while the psalm starts with imagery likening God's care for His followers to the care of a shepherd for his sheep, the verse of the psalm...

May 09 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about forgiving yourself?

What does God do with our sins? He has cast all my sins behind his back, removed our transgressions from us as far as the east is from the west, cast all our...

May 09 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is John chapter 3 verse 16 popular?

I believe that John 3:16 is so popular is because it declares God's Love "For God so loved the world..." “God.” Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward...

May 09 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why would the shepherd in Psalm 23:5 anoint the sheep's head with oil?

“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”

Psalms 23:5

May 09 2020 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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How would the Son be like "the snake in the wilderness"? John 3:14

May 08 2020

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What is the Day-Age Theory?

God created the Earth and everything in it in six 24 hour periods just as the scriptures say. Evolutionists will argue that the Earth is old. "You can tell...

May 08 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians work for people who lead a knowingly sinful life?

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I don't think much of accusing the church of not doing anything to reach the lost. "Go into the world and get them" sounds churchy to me. Get them how? In...

May 08 2020

Comment by Mario L Santiago

What is Trinitarianism? Is Trinitarianism Biblical?

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It is important to accept the Trinity in salvation because you cannot separate the plan of God the Father from the mission and fulfillment of the Son, and...

May 08 2020

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Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior?

May 08 2020

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

How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?

When we consider what God's will might be in relation to specific events in our world, like the Covid-19 pandemic, I believe it is important that we first...

May 08 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in Matthew 5?

In the bible, the Holy Spirit, as the author of all scripture, uses the term "blessed" to refer to God's relationship with human beings, his creation. The...

May 08 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?

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"If one feels convicted by the Holy Spirit about selling alcohol or tobacco." The person probably feels apprehensive because of the way society has demonized...

May 08 2020

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

What does it mean that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in Matthew 5?

Jesus spoke these words in connection with His commandment to His followers in Matthew 5:43-44 (immediately prior to the verse cited in the question) to love...

May 08 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the book of the covenant referred to in Exodus 24:7?

Since this verse appears in Exodus 24:7, I would say that the portion of Scripture being referred to in the verse is the book in which the words or...

May 08 2020 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the similarity between baptism and preservation of Noah and his family in the ark?

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We are baptized by the Holy Spirit the second we believe on Jesus as the only means of salvation apart from works. Ephesians 1:13-14 and Ephesians 4:30. Acts...

May 08 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How would the Son be like "the snake in the wilderness"? John 3:14

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It is interesting to note that later the people began to worship the bronze serpent instead of it being the means of their salvation from the snake bites, it...

May 08 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is John chapter 3 verse 16 popular?

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The next two verses are important to tell us why Jesus came. John 3:17 For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world...

May 08 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can we avoid the "wages of sin" and escape the spiritual death Romans 6:23 mentions?

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We have another verse that shows that we sinners can only be saved by grace apart from works. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and...

May 08 2020

Question by Gregory Jones

What does it mean that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in Matthew 5?

Does God bless the unjust as well as the just?

Matthew 5:45

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Answer by John Moyo , Christian youth teacher

What does it mean when it says in 1 Corinthians 13 that tongues may cease?

I think that here Paul is trying to emphasize that love overreaches all else. The virtue of love transcends all and will never fail where and when other...

May 08 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How should a Christian handle being in an unfair work environment?

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You can overdo anything, including the turning of the proverbial cheek. If your employer doesn't treat you right I think you should start looking to make a...

May 08 2020

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

Why were Adam and Even driven out of the Garden of Eden?

Why were Adam and Eve sent from the Garden of Eden? There is a Hebrew pun (a pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of...

May 08 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is there physical proof of the existence of Jesus Christ?

May 08 2020

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

Should a Christian work as a bartender?

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What are you assuming the bartender will be tempted to do? I don't think the question is about working at a strip club. Like Jennifer said in the comments...

May 08 2020

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Where is hell? What is the location of hell?

May 08 2020

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

Should a Christian work as a bartender?

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I agree with you Lynn. Maybe Mr Houdmann is showing how little he knows about bars, and that's probably a good thing. I wouldn't call a bar a sinful place....

May 07 2020

Answer by Marie Pharaoh

Why were Adam and Even driven out of the Garden of Eden?

Only Adam was driven from the Garden. Genesis 3:23: "The Lord banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken." Not Eve, as...

May 07 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is 'taming the tongue' so difficult?

May 07 2020

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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

May 07 2020

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How much of a priority should worship be in the church?

May 07 2020

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

What is the Salvation Army, and what do they believe?

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Gene, when one truly believes and receives Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit enters. I cannot tell you in what order those events occur, I would think...

May 07 2020

Comment by kel gens

What are the seven things God hates?

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Let us not forget Malachi 2:16: "For I hate divorce,” says the Lord, the God of Israel.

May 07 2020

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

Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?

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Right on Mr Jones! In other words, Amen! Every word!

May 07 2020

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

What is the river of life?

I love these 2 Bible translations of Revelation 22:1 -- NABRE "Then the angel showed me the river of life-giving water, sparkling like crystal, flowing from...

May 07 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Potiphera and is he the same man as Potiphar?

By my reading of relevant texts and commentaries, these two individuals were not the same, despite the similarity in their names. According to Genesis 39:1,...

May 07 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

Has the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with?

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I agree Mr Tinsley, the message of salvation AND a living now relationship with the Son of God is what's important. Some bible translations speak to my heart...

May 07 2020

Comment by Sandy Anjilivelil

Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?

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Kevin is correct. To those who say or think baptism is a 'work', I quote Douglas Jacoby, (Author, Teacher, Biblical Apologist) who says it well: I think that...

May 07 2020