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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 are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  7. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  8. 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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Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Will there literally be streets of gold in heaven?

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In considering the Book of Revelation, I must agree with Blessing. John saw many visions, and they were exactly that. We need to interpret these visions with...

August 31 2019

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Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?

August 31 2019

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Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?

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Since Christians are under Grace and not the law, what commands was John referring to in this passage?

August 31 2019

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What should we learn from the life of Gomer in Hosea?

August 31 2019

Answer by Gary Wofford

What does it mean to have a Christ centered view of the world?

To have a Christ centered view of the world means to see things as He does. To love the things He loves and hate the things He hates. To make His priorities...

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What is the difference between a Christian and a disciple?

August 31 2019

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

If the fear of man is on all beasts, why do some animals not fear humans? Proverbs 30:30

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I wholeheartedly agree with your idea, "animals as a general rule do not actively seek or go out of their way to come into contact with humans, perhaps as an...

August 30 2019

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How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?

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Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?

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What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?

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What is the difference between a Christian and a disciple?

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What should we learn from the life of Rahab?

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Why did Jesus say to Peter, 'Get behind me Satan'?

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Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible?

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How should a Christian view climate change?

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If the fear of man is on all beasts, why do some animals not fear humans? Proverbs 30:30

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What is the gospel of Jesus Christ?

August 30 2019

Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

Who was responsible for recopying the scriptures after Moses died?

The ancient scriptures, like most portable writings of that era, were handwritten on scrolls. These would be made of papyrus (plant fiber) or parchment...

August 30 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

If the fear of man is on all beasts, why do some animals not fear humans? Proverbs 30:30

Perhaps the state of affairs to which God was referring would have been more prevalent in Noah's time (and perhaps at God's design) in order to allow the...

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Are intrusive thoughts sin? Are spontaneous violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts sin?

August 30 2019

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What should be different about a Christian marriage?

August 30 2019

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

If the fear of man is on all beasts, why do some animals not fear humans? Proverbs 30:30

God told Noah that “The fear of you and the dread of you shall be on every beast of the earth.” (Gen. 9:2). However, this seems to not be the case, for even ...

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Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

What is a biblical theology of worship?

The question has to do with biblical theology, as we know because of the various denominations each have their own biblical view which they believe and...

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

How do you extol someone? (Psalm 111:1)

How do you extol someone? (111:1) Psalm 111[i] 1 Praise the Lord.[j] I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in...

August 30 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How do you extol someone? (Psalm 111:1)

"Extol" means to praise (as also indicated in the verse cited in the question), but particularly with a connotation of doing so with great enthusiasm. (The...

August 30 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What does the writer of Proverbs mean by this: "Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge"?

Somewhat confusingly, although the passage included with the above question is Proverbs 27:1-27, the actual verse quoted in the question itself is Proverbs...

August 30 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Wofford

Should we expect a return on our giving?

One of the clearest passages in my mind is that God instructs us to give without seeking the praise of men. If we give to seek the praise of men, we have...

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Answer by Gary Wofford

Should I give to charity anonymously?

God shows considerable restraint in always giving us the freedom of choice to make decisions and reap the consequences. This is true in almost every decision...

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

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

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My dad was a pastor also James. It's similar to teaching the second grade. My daughter is a school teacher and she tells similar stories to the ones he told...

August 30 2019

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

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

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Who were the two witnesses that confirmed that God had met with Moses on the mountain and was sending him to Egypt to free Jacob? Who witnessed God speaking...

August 30 2019

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

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

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He's talking about something different than what you're talking about. Believe it or not, God "calls" people to preach. They are not to drive the bus or do...

August 30 2019

Comment by Maritza Hernandez

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

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I would say that the young prophet's first mistake was that after he left King Jeroboam, he did not continue to leave Bethel, but instead he went and sat...

August 30 2019

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Why did Jesus have only male apostles?

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What laws of the New Covenant are we under today?

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What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?

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If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

August 29 2019

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

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What does it mean and when will it happen that every knee shall bow?

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What does Hezekiah mean by the shadow going forward or backward ten steps?

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What is the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)?

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How can I become a good leader?

August 29 2019

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

Should I give to charity anonymously?

I would say that Jesus' cautioning (in passages such as Matthew 6:1-4) against publicizing such charitable gifts was centered on the individual's motivation...

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Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What is the second death?

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James R, great work and replies. As a side note, the story of the rich man and Lazarus has nothing to do with Gehenna (the topic of discussion), it has to do...

August 29 2019

Comment by Preeti Arora

What does growing fat have to do with a broken yoke? (Isaiah 10:27)

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Wow! Thank you for clarifying . I totally agree with your explanation.

August 29 2019