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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
  3. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  4. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  5. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  6. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  7. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?


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

What are the different names and titles of Jesus Christ?

Jesus is called “the Holy and Righteous One” (Acts 2:27; 3:14; 13:35). Jesus is called “Lord” (Luke 24:34; Acts 2:36; 10:36; Ro. 1:4; 10:9; Phil. 2:11)....

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What does the Bible say about coping/dealing with a terminal illness?

September 23 2019

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

What does "fruit of our lips" mean in Hebrews 13:15?

I would say that the "fruit of our lips" refers to our words, which are figuratively pictured as being brought forth from our lips, in the same way that...

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What does it mean that Jesus is our High Priest?

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Noted with thanks and glory to God.

September 23 2019

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What does the Bible say about coping/dealing with a terminal illness?

September 23 2019

Question by Paul Thomas

What does "fruit of our lips" mean in Hebrews 13:15?

Hebrews 13:15

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Comment by Levi Walton

What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?

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I just want to point out that 1 Cor 10:13 isn't talking about trials or hardships. It's talking about a way to endure temptation and escape sin.

September 23 2019

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

How can rebellion make people stumble? (Hosea 14:9)

Hosea was called by God to declare God's word to the northern kingdom of Israel. He appealed to them by using the figure of an unfaithful wife, because of...

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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

September 22 2019

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Did Israel really offer human sacrifices? (Hosea 13:2)

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Why did the Lord need food offerings?

September 22 2019

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

Can I love God and love the world? 1 John 2:15; Matthew 6:24; Romans 6:22

I would say that it would depend on the meaning attached to the term "the world". If one is referring to the people in the world, the attitude of the...

September 22 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Can I love God and love the world? 1 John 2:15; Matthew 6:24; Romans 6:22

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.

Romans 6:22

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

Can God sin? If God cannot sin, is He truly omnipotent?

God can't lie (Titus 1:2), sin, or violate His own character. Refuse the claim that statements of His authority over His creation contradict statements about...

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What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?

September 22 2019

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What does the Bible say about ego?

September 22 2019

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Why doesn't the Lord's Prayer include thanksgiving?

September 22 2019

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

Did Israel really offer human sacrifices? (Hosea 13:2)

There appears to be considerable disagreement among varying translations as to how the Hebrew words in this verse should be rendered, as indicated on the...

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What is the book of Joel?

September 22 2019

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

Did Israel really offer human sacrifices? (Hosea 13:2)

Context: The Lord’s Anger Against Israel 13 When Ephraim spoke, people trembled; he was exalted in Israel. But he became guilty of Baal worship a...

Hosea 13:2

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Does a person need to be baptized to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

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Does a person need to be baptized to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

September 22 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?

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Amen Andy. I love this book. The KJV of Gods word and promises to us. John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already...

September 22 2019

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

What are some good verses I can use in witnessing?

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Another one of your really good and well written answers. A vote up and a favorite star I give you. -Andy-

September 22 2019

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

Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?

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Excellent James, a very on point answer! An old saying I have heard many times during my upbringing comes to mind: "When Jesus sets you free from sin when...

September 22 2019

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

Had God forsaken David? (Psalm 22:1–2)

The Bible does not specify the period from David's life when this psalm was written. However, I would think that the sentiments expressed in the psalm would...

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Is being drunk in the Spirit a biblical experience?

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Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?

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Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?

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How can rebellion make people stumble? (Hosea 14:9)

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

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Was Martin Luther anti-Semitic?

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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?

September 22 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say on the importance of accountability?

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Just a couple of things. The great white judgement is for unbelievers. Those who have not trusted Jesus as the only way salvation. Believers go to the...

September 22 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?

Because all men are sinners whether they have believed on Jesus for salvation or not. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?

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Men do not go to hell because they sin. All men sin. Romans 3:23/ There is none righteous, no not one. It is because they have not believed on the name of...

September 22 2019

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

Had God forsaken David? (Psalm 22:1–2)

Context: Psalm 22 King James Version (KJV) 22 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roar...

Psalms 22:1

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Must people seek God before he seeks them? (Jeremiah 29:13)

September 22 2019

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

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

The darkness left after 3 hours. Then Jesus cried, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” This was a direct quotation from Psalm 22:1. It was during...

September 22 2019 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Does Psalm 91:8 mean that after a Christian dies, he will see the wicked punished?

Psalm 91 is a presentation of the coming of the Lord, when the righteous are assured of God's love and protection. Four names for divinity are used in Psalm...

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What are the ongoing implications of "training up a child in the way he should go"?

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What does it mean that we are not to cause others to stumble?

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How and when was the canon of the Bible put together?

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