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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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Question by Cody Shelby

Will Christians live through the tribulation?

I'm just curious because that’s a question that I can’t find the answer for.

Revelation 1:9

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Young's Literal Translation (YLT)?

Young's Literal Translation - History Young's Literal Translation of the Bible was first translated in 1862 by Robert Young, a Scottish publisher who was...

August 10 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Young's Literal Translation (YLT)?

The Bible text designated YLT is from the 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young who also compiled Young's Analytical Concordance. This is an...

August 10 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why in Genesis 11 5-9 did it bother God that the people he created were one and building something together?

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Thank you Thomas and Xavier, you are being too kind!

August 10 2019

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Will a Temple be built during the Millennial Kingdom?

August 10 2019

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Who were the Essenes? Was John the Baptist an Essene?

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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

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Why does it seem that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women?

August 09 2019

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Why did Peter deny Jesus?

August 09 2019

Answer by eva stevens

Was Noah's Ark found by Ron Wyatt? Is there any proof of this?

I agree with Evan Doan. I too would love to know if the Ark of the Covenant was truly found and the blood of Jesus. I found Ron Wyatt's account very...

August 09 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rev. Carolyn Davis

Is the New World Translation a valid version of the Bible?

No! This version has been modified too much out of content. Jehovah Witnesses beliefs do not line up with Christianity, therefore this translation should NOT...

August 09 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tyrone Stacey

What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?

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In Ephesians 6:11 the Bible instructs us "Put on the whole armour of God" to fight against evil that we will encounter in life and the sword is referred to...

August 09 2019

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

What does the Bible say about talking to spirits?

If, by "talking to spirits", the question is referring (as seems to be indicated by the verse cited in the question) to the ability of Christians to exorcise...

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Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)

August 09 2019

Question by Teresa Patton

What does the Bible say about talking to spirits?

Is it biblical to talk to spirits?

Mark 9:25

1 Vote August 09 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kathleen Carlstedt

What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?

Comment:
I appreciate your well explained response. Thank you! But, I didn't get what the meaning of the sword is. The Word of God? An actual sword for protection?...

August 09 2019

Comment by Kathleen Carlstedt

What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?

Comment:
I don't understand what you mean by saying the sword is the Word. If the disciples had 2 swords, how can you have 2 Words? I like the explanation from Rev....

August 09 2019

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

What is the Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)?

What is the Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)? I use it a lot and love it because it is easy to read as they say. The Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) is an English...

August 09 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that Jesus is our High Priest?

August 09 2019

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How can we enter into God's rest?

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Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

August 09 2019

Comment by Kathleen Carlstedt

What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?

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Very good explanation! Thank you, and may you be blessed.

August 09 2019

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

Why did Jesus marvel at the faith of the centurian whose servant was dying? Wouldn't Jesus, as God, already know the strength of the centurian's faith?

“The Healing of the Centurion’s Servant, or the Faith that Astonished Jesus Christ” is one of Christ's 37 miracles. That a pagan should come to faith in the...

August 09 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)

First this: The Song of Songs is allegorical, as are many other bible stories. It's a word picture of God's love for His bride, the church. That's the...

August 09 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the Bread of Life'?

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I read this quip somewhere: "If you refuse the Bread of LIFE, you are toast."

August 09 2019

Answer by Al Mark

What is an armor-bearer? Should there be a church position of armor-bearer?

I can see such a role as one who protects the pastor through sharing the workload and supporting him in prayer. The concept is more applicable in the...

August 08 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the definition of grace?

August 08 2019

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

What is the name of Cain’s wife?

The fact that the name and ancestry of Cain's wife is not given in Genesis 4:17 is frequently mentioned by skeptics to question the veracity of the Genesis...

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What is joy (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

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What does the Bible say about Christian mothers?

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What does the Bible say about Christian mothers?

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What does the Bible say about Christian character?

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What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?

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When should a Christian couple seek marriage counseling?

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August 07 2019

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

How was Tyre destroyed? (Isaiah 23:1–5)

I would say that, although Tyre was besieged by Nebuchadnezzar (the Babylonian king who had also conquered and exiled Judah, as described in 2 Kings 24-25),...

August 07 2019 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is being holy even possible, since only God is holy?

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Holiness is not the same concept as being perfectly righteous. It's somewhat related, but being holy is more about being set apart (by God) for a purpose,...

August 07 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is being holy even possible, since only God is holy?

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If Holiness of life was a requirement for eternal life, then Jesus died In vain and we can save ourselves. No, When we trust Jesus alone by faith alone, He...

August 07 2019

Answer by Cassius D'Souza

Does everyone have a "God-shaped hole"?

Life is a constant search. This instinct to search is hardcoded in every living beings DNA. A sperm searches for an egg, it searches for something it has...

August 07 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pam Wiebe

How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?

Election isn’t about God picking certain people to go to heaven and creating others to go to hell. It’s about our calling on earth. God chose the Israelites...

August 07 2019 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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[1 Corinthians 1:14-18] None other than Paul whom you say was only talking to the Jewish believers in Romans wrote this also. Paul was addressing all...

August 07 2019

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

How is this woman a model for today? Proverbs 31:10–31)

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I love my wife, but the qualities of which I was speaking in my response were not based on her, but were those of the woman whom the passage from Proverbs is...

August 07 2019

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

How was Tyre destroyed? (Isaiah 23:1–5)

A Prophecy Against Tyre 23 A prophecy against Tyre: Wail, you ships of Tarshish! For Tyre is destroyed and left without house or harbor. From ...

Isaiah 23:1 - 5

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