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

Why would a human call himself a god? (Ezekiel 28:2)

This ruler exalted himself above God and deserved the judgment that God would bring upon him. Although the specific identity of the prince and king of Tyre...

August 19 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Baha'i faith?

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When I was in our College/Career youth group at a smaller Scottsdale Bible Church, we had some Bahai visitors. They asked us to come and share our beliefs at...

August 19 2019

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What does it mean to be immoral?

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What does the bible mean in Colossians 3:1-2 by "looking for the things that are above"?

August 19 2019

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

Does Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 contradict what Jesus said about divorce?

I would say that the difference between Jesus and Paul on this subject is the issue of whose side the initiative is on. According to Jesus, a Christian is...

August 19 2019 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Does Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 contradict what Jesus said about divorce?

1 Corinthians talks about a Christian who has an unbelieving mate. At one point, Paul says, “But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a si...

1 Corinthians 7:10 - 16

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What is the Baha'i faith?

August 19 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

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Why are we still saved even if we walk away and quit believing? Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself. His Holy...

August 19 2019

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

Why would a human call himself a god? (Ezekiel 28:2)

In the case of the ruler of Tyre, I would say that the pride of which Ezekiel spoke arose from the wealth that he had been able to amass from his position --...

August 19 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?

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Matthew 7:15-23 is not about the fruit of the preacher, but the fruit of what he is preaching. If He is preaching any form of works for salvation he is a...

August 19 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

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The Greek of Heb 4:6 (and the context) is pretty explicit in a couple of ways that these were once Christians with the indwelling Holy Spirit. The first...

August 19 2019

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

Why would a human call himself a god? (Ezekiel 28:2)

28 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “‘In the pride of your heart you ...

Ezekiel 28:1 - 2

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What is the origin of Valentine's Day, and should Christians celebrate it?

August 19 2019

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What does the Bible say about thankfulness/gratitude?

August 19 2019

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Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?

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Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?

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Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?

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Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?

August 19 2019

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

What does the Bible say about thankfulness/gratitude?

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Her Fiancé Drowned A young woman named Anne Steele had encountered one trial and disappointment after another. Being a devout Christian, she continuously...

August 19 2019

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

Should we live in terror of God? (Proverbs 1:7)

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Right Shirley, "The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether" - Psalm of David 19:9

August 19 2019

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

Should we live in terror of God? (Proverbs 1:7)

The Old Testament phrase, "the fear of the Lord," means piety/reverential trust. A hatred of all evil. We are expected to accept that the Lord's judgements...

August 18 2019 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What was the significance of the ephod?

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Thank you for the beautiful interpretation, Blessings! You have blessed all who read your response!

August 18 2019

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What is Wicca? Is Wicca witchcraft?

August 18 2019

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Why does the power of God bring salvation to the Jews first?

August 18 2019

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

Why does the power of God bring salvation to the Jews first?

The gospel reached “to the Jew first” in the ministry of Jesus Christ (Matt. 10:5-7) and the apostles (Acts 3:26). How wonderful it is to have a message of...

August 18 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What was the significance of the ephod?

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Why is the lack of visions and divinations considered a punishment?

August 18 2019

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

What did God mean when he said, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee" in Jeremiah 1:5?

I would say that the statement in Jeremiah 1:5 does not reflect any pre-natal existence on the part of any of us, but instead is a product of God's...

August 18 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Should we live in terror of God? (Proverbs 1:7)

FILIAL FEAR: Fear of some impending evil based on love and reverence for the one who is feared. Actually filial fear is close to love that dreads offending...

August 18 2019 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kathy King

Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?

Exodus 20:7 KJVS [7] Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. I’m...

August 18 2019 22 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

What is the purpose of Jesus interceding for us in Heaven?

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Your answer was beautiful, but I must respectfully point out something in what you wrote. You wrote, "Jesus welcomes whoever (Mathew 11:28-30), rich or poor,...

August 18 2019

Comment by Susan Franks

What did God mean when he said he will create a new heaven and earth?

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When God says something it is evident that is the truth. What God says is so. Revelation states that God says He will create a new heaven and a new earth....

August 18 2019

Question by Anonymous
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What did God mean when he said, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee" in Jeremiah 1:5?

Were we with God (like spirits) before he made Heaven and Earth or were we just a thought in his mind before he formed us in the belly?

Jeremiah 1:5

August 18 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Charles Crabtree

Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?

My thoughts on this question are that God wanted something that was important to a person. In the beginning people were farmers and herdsmen. Their animals...

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What is the Septuagint?

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What does it mean that the trees clap their hands in Isaiah 55:12?

August 18 2019

Answer by Gregory latimer

Does God hear (answer) the prayers of a sinner (unbeliever)?

God does answer a sinner's prayer. I am a sinner and some of my prayers have been answered. We must pray when we sin, and when we do not sin. Our prayers...

August 18 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Judah Smith

What does the Bible say about oral sex?

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I agree, Philip...In fact. Jesus used his hands to wash people's feet. Jesus used his hands to rub mud made with dirt and spit, into someone's eyes.

August 18 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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One last comment. if these Jewish converts went back to animal sacrifices, they would in effect be saying what Jesus did was not good enough. Then if you go...

August 18 2019

Answer by Charles Crabtree

Can God 'give, then take it away'?

In Matt.18:23 Jesus tells a parable about a king forgiving an huge unpayable debt after his servant worshipped him. After this servant would not forgive a...

August 18 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Judith Harding

Does the Bible mention Alexander the Great?

Daniel sought an interpretation from Gabriel himself for the ram-goat vision of Daniel 8. This great man of God was thrice told that the vision 1)...

August 18 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kaitlyn Graham

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

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Hi Jennifer, Again, born again Christians can not and will not lose their salvation. Those who are "partakers" of the Holy Spirit doesn't mean they were born...

August 18 2019

Comment by Kaitlyn Graham

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

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Jennifer, partaking in the Holy Spirit doesn't mean you were born again in the Holy Spirit. Partaking in the Spirit could mean that someone has or had...

August 18 2019

Comment by Kaitlyn Graham

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

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I completely agree with everything you said! Someone who has heard the gospel, but rejects it as truth, was never saved in the first place. They might have...

August 18 2019

Answer by Neil Parks

How did Lucifer get his inclination to become prideful and act on his desire to sin?

First of all we must understand that God is sovereign. God is omniscient, God is omnipotent, God is omnipresent. God is the creator of all things. God is the...

August 18 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did blossoms in the desert signify? (Isaiah 35:1–2)

In my opinion, the images of fertility and verdancy conveyed in the verses cited in the question (in addition to other verses in that chapter (Isaiah 35))...

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

What did blossoms in the desert signify? (Isaiah 35:1–2)

Joy of the Redeemed 35 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bl...

Isaiah 35:1 - 2

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