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What does the Bible say about protection?

August 01 2019

Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

What does 'selah' mean?

As a worship leader and otherwise musician, I have learned that Selah means "pause" There is however a lot of chatter in theological circles about the true...

August 01 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

When Jesus told the disciples, "If you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one," was this to defend themselves?

Most commentaries I have read reject the interpretation that Jesus was telling the disciples to arm themselves - that notion would be difficult to reconcile...

August 01 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Eric NDICUNGUYE

How can I control sinful impulses?

To control the sinful impulses is possible but it requires steadfastness and soberness. Brethren, let's remember this: (1Peter 5:8) The devil always prowls...

August 01 2019 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does my personal, private sin affect others?

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John 3:18 A born again believer Ephesians 1:13, can never be condemned again. We have eternal life. That is a free gift from God. All our sin debt has been...

August 01 2019

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How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?

August 01 2019

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What is the New English Translation (NET)?

August 01 2019

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What is the river of life?

August 01 2019

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What was Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus in Revelation?

August 01 2019

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What is the second death?

August 01 2019

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What is the meaning of wormwood in Revelation?

August 01 2019

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How can a friend stick closer than a brother?

August 01 2019

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

How was Israel like a burning stick? (Zechariah 3:2)

In my opinion, the imagery in this verse likens the prior judgments that God had visited on Jerusalem for its sin to a fire. Now that those judgments...

August 01 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Why do I face the consequences of Adam's sin when I did not eat the fruit?

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To say we genetically inherit our parent's or ancestor's spiritual nature needs Biblical scrutiny. Physical characteristics? Absolutely! That is the nature...

August 01 2019

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

Is it ok for Christians to keep a nativity set, angel decor, or other decorations that are images of things on earth or heaven?

I am one of 6 cousins about the same age. Our grandmother brought us up in the summers as we stayed at her resort in the Northwoods. She indoctrinated us in...

August 01 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How was Israel like a burning stick? (Zechariah 3:2)

TLB And the Lord said to Satan, “I reject your accusations, Satan; yes, I, the Lord, for I have decided to be merciful to Jerusalem—I rebuke you. I have decr...

August 01 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?

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Amen brother. John 3:18 Believers are not condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God....

August 01 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What was God doing before He created the universe?

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Amen Jon. Only those who have done the will of His Father will go to heaven. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that all that seeth the son,...

August 01 2019

Comment by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

How can I control sinful impulses?

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All of the above answers are very helpful. Even being a bishop of my church denomination I have struggled with this challenge of controlling my sinful...

August 01 2019

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How can a friend stick closer than a brother?

July 31 2019

Comment by Jon Lucas

What was God doing before He created the universe?

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We are told that "not all who say Lord, Lord... shall make it"...Please note that those who rely upon their works for salvation are those Jesus was...

July 31 2019

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

Why did Ruth and Orpah make different decisions?

I believe that while living with Naomi, even after the death of her husband, both Oprah and Ruth had the opportunity to experience firsthand the LORD God of...

July 31 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?

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I agree with Al. Mr Houdmann's definition is very biblical, easily understood by the responders who said amen to it. Al said it more plainly. The how of his...

July 31 2019

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

When did Jesus create the angels? Before heaven and earth or after?

I would say that heaven (or, specifically, the "third heaven", as God's abode) has existed eternally, since God is eternal. I would also say that the...

July 31 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the difference between God's "precepts" and "paths"?

July 31 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is partial preterism Biblical? What do partial preterists believe?

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The Pre-Trib and Mid-Trib have some biblical support of sorts. My view is that the Mid Tribulation has a stronger theological foundation.

July 31 2019

Comment by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

How can I find comfort when an unsaved loved one has died?

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This is a comforting answer. I will simply add that in 1 Cor. 7 there is a teaching in v. 14 that because of wife's faith unbelieving husband is sanctified...

July 31 2019

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

What is the World English Bible (WEB)?

I like and use this translation. The World English Bible (WEB) is a Public Domain (no copyright) Modern English translation of the Holy Bible. That means...

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

What is the New English Translation (NET)?

The NET BIBLE is a completely new translation of the Bible! It was completed by more than 25 scholars – experts in the original biblical languages – who...

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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?

July 31 2019

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How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?

July 30 2019

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What does it mean to 'die to self'?

July 30 2019

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What is a Christian missionary?

July 30 2019

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

Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?

Perhaps the apparently inexplicable forgetfulness on the part of Saul was a residual effect of the evil spirit that had previously afflicted him, for which...

July 30 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can Jesus be the lamb of God and the lion simultaneously?

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Thanks, I've corrected that. (The verse number for verse 36 was so small in the Bible that I was using that I apparently overlooked it!)

July 30 2019

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What does the Bible teach about human trafficking?

July 30 2019

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How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)

July 30 2019

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

How can Jesus be the lamb of God and the lion simultaneously?

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Good evangelistic thrust, Tim! Didn't you mean John 1:35-36?

July 30 2019

Question by Mogobo Kgomo

Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?

1 Samuel 16:19-23 When we read the above scripture we learn that Saul sent for David to serve him as a musician when he was afflicted by an evil spirit. Fur...

1 Samuel 16:19 - 23

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

Why does it seem sometimes that God is blessing the wicked, vs. His people?

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It can seem that way because foxes have holes and birds f the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head (Mt 8:20, Lk 9:58). There is a...

July 30 2019

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

When Jesus told the disciples, "If you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one," was this to defend themselves?

I would say that Jesus was speaking from knowledge that Peter and at least one other apostle (as indicated by the apostles' response in Luke 22:38, and use...

July 30 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gregory Jones

When Jesus told the disciples, "If you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one," was this to defend themselves?

The reason I ask is because I have heard that a pastor takes a pistol in the pulpit with him.

Luke 22:36

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How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?

July 30 2019

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

Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?

In my opinion, those to whom John is referring by the word "them" in 1 John 4:4 are the false prophets that he previously mentioned in 1 John 4:1, as well as...

July 29 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up