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  1. What is the significance of God the Father Jehovah being repeatedly (many times) referred to as 'the living God' in Scripture?
  2. What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?
  3. Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
  4. When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
  5. What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?
  6. When did the Catholic Church evolve?
  7. What are the roles of the Trinity?


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Comment by Jim Stapleton

Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?

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My view of the six days are simple. I view them believing at this point in my spiritual growth, that each day could have been separated by millions upon...

October 25 2019

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Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?

October 24 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Is getting drunk a sin?

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I have a very emotional *Kudos!* reply to Bro..Houdmann's answer!!! My comment comes from a deep, deep...very deep.....state of mind and emotional turmoil...

October 24 2019

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

What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?

1. The Believer Is in the Eternal Plan of God. Rom 8:29, 30 2. Redeemed Rom 3:24; 8:23 3. Reconciled II Cor. 5:18-20 4. Related to God Through Propitiation...

October 24 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?

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My first resource is always from my own existing knowledge, understanding, and study. As needed or appropriate for the sake of completeness or accuracy, I...

October 24 2019

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Did God set apart the Sabbath only for Israel, or for all of mankind?

October 24 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What scriptures can you use to explain to someone that Jesus is returning to earth at some point?

“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown” (Rev 3:11). "Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words...

October 24 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

October 24 2019

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

What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?

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Good insight on the great things God has done for each believer. Tim, where did you get such insightful information?

October 24 2019

Comment by Charles Yeager

What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?

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I was a prodigal son. Drunken, blasphemous, whoremonger, drug user, pot head. I suffered greatly for these acts, but even though I have been severely...

October 24 2019

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

Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?

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God is God. He has a mission. He does not want any to be lost. He is in spiritual warfare! He can do anything! Isn't He wonderful!

October 24 2019

Comment by Jim Stapleton

Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

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Why would anyone believe that the only saints are the ones that the Catholic Church deem are saints? Scriptures tell us that as believers in Jesus Christ we...

October 24 2019

Answer by Jim Stapleton

Why do we celebrate Christmas?

Christmas, Easter and more were originally pagan rites and in order for the "established" religion to try and draw them away, they made Christian...

October 24 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How is being created as male and female an expression of being created in God's image?

October 23 2019

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Does God promise to protect us?

October 23 2019

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

What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?

Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Life’s Greatest Rom. 6:23 1 Life’s greatest...

October 23 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

October 23 2019

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

What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?

These are the benefits that occur most readily to me, in no particular order, and although far from being a complete list (if such a list is even possible):...

October 23 2019 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

October 23 2019

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

Why did God curse the ground? What is this "cursed earth"?

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Good comments, char e! But instead of Psalm 116:16, don't you mean Psalm 115:16? Psalm 115:16 New International Version The highest heavens belong to the...

October 23 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?

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What happens when we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation. Romans 4:6-8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputes righteousness without works. Blessed...

October 23 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?

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Romans 3:28 For the wages of sin is death, and we all sin, and we all die, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Gift of...

October 23 2019

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Does Bible prophecy predict that there will be a World War 3 (III, three) before the end times?

October 23 2019

Answer by char e

Why did God curse the ground? What is this "cursed earth"?

Yes, it is my opinion that we inherited not only imperfect bodies once Adam and Eve sinned, but also, the Earth became imperfect, and was no longer a...

October 23 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?

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I believe that God can use any individual or nation to be His hammer or rod to accomplish His purpose. Cyrus, the Medes, the Babylonians, whoever He choses....

October 23 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

When does the Holy Spirit enter a person's life?

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James, I am long overdue in giving you a Kudos for your excellent Scripture strong answer. -Andy-

October 22 2019

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Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?

October 22 2019

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Why did God curse the ground? What is this "cursed earth"?

October 22 2019

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Is it a sin to cuss / swear / curse?

October 22 2019

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

Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?

Previously Assyria had been God’s “rod” (Isa. 10:5-19) but now Cyrus the Mede and later Alexander the Great from Greece would be God’s chosen...

October 22 2019 5 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why was Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt?

October 22 2019

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

First, Jesus told the thief on the cross, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise" (Luke 23:43). Where was Jesus going that day? To...

October 22 2019 1 Comments 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by William Courage

What did Jesus mean when he said, "You are already clean because of the words which I have spoken to you."?

In chapter John 4 verse 17, Jesus states, " But you do know Him, because He remains with you and will be in you ". This also lines up with Jesus stating in...

October 22 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Here is the only mention of Faith only in the Bible, James 2:24 "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only."

October 22 2019

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

Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?

In 605 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar finished his 2 year siege of Carchemish, and most of the Assyrian Empire became the Babylonian Empire. In 586 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar...

October 22 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Steve Friesen

What does he mean that he yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us?

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I agree with your response, but the one thing I would say though is that God’s Spirit doesn’t leave us if He has to compete with the world. He will never...

October 22 2019

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

What scriptures can you use to explain to someone that Jesus is returning to earth at some point?

Matthew 24:36, Jesus tells us He will return, but no one except the Father knows the date or time.This explicitly tells us Jesus will return. 1 Thessalonians...

October 22 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that God will not despise a broken spirit and contrite heart?

October 21 2019

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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Brother Gary, thank you much for the opportunity to share my faith with you in such a polite and respectful manner - greatly appreciated. We are called to be...

October 21 2019