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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How does the Lord "protect us from the evil one"? 2 Thessalonians 3:3
  3. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  4. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  5. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  6. Which Bible passages make it clear that there will be no new revelations after Jesus?
  7. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  8. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9
  9. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?
  10. Why God permit false leaders to perform miracles in name of Jesus?


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Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Continued “for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did...

July 23 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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““When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered...

July 23 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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So let’s look then at what else Jesus says in Matthew 7: ““Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the...

July 23 2019

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

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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I've heard "the tree is known by it's fruit" misquoted and misapplied almost all of my life. The tree Jesus is referring to is Himself. It's understood...

July 23 2019

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

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Hi Julie, I agree with much of what you say because it's biblical. Fruit is produced in us by the Holy Spirit. But every time fruit is mentioned it's not...

July 23 2019

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

How do Christians know what is sinful?

This question is asked about "christians" but I don't think christians have any special powers to detect sin that muslims, hindus, buddhists, atheists or...

July 23 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the 'all creation' referred to in Romans 8:19 - 22?

My opinion is that "all creation" could be human beings or all of life. Personally, I tend to agree with one of the translations listed below: "...the whole...

July 23 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is this the same Jonah who was swallowed by the fish? (2 Kings 14:25)

25 Jeroboam II recovered the territories of Israel between Lebo-hamath and the Dead Sea,*just as the Lord, the God of Israel, had promised through Jonah son ...

July 23 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why was creation subjected to frustration? (Romans 8:20–21)

20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself wil...

July 23 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?

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In the old testament the Spirit could leave a person. David prayed that His Holy Spirit would not leave him after he committed adultery and murder. In the...

July 23 2019

Comment by Baamir Mukuta

How is the Holy Spirit different than our Conscience?

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Hello mr. Seth, regarding the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22, you forgot one of the key fruits which is patience/long suffering.

July 23 2019

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

Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?

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Very good! And yes, I see that you changed it. Your two references to Proverbs (Pro 16:1 and Pro 4:3) also will show up better if you will just change them...

July 23 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Your quote: “"The things you have heard from me among many witnesses, (seed) commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others (fruit) also."...

July 23 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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I agree with some of what you say, however, I am not here argue. I never said works is what saves. I said faith produces work and vise versa. On your point...

July 23 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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The fruit Jesus is talking about is the true gospel. Matthew 7:15-23. Do grapes grow on thistles? There is only one gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That...

July 23 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the original source of the modern Bible?

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As for why it gained some controversy over time, that has everything to do with its contents, not controversy in the early church or unknown origins. And...

July 23 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the original source of the modern Bible?

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It was outstanding in the early church, perhaps even more so than any other book of the New Testament, as the article I linked to details. But on Eusubius:...

July 23 2019

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?

Ahab had sold himself to work evil in the sight of God, though being spared a couple of times. Instead of repenting and doing what is right in sight of God...

July 23 2019 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?

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Matthew 25 is three parables. If the parable of the ten virgins is about the kingdom of heaven rewarding the people who keep their lamps trimmed with eternal...

July 23 2019

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Is it wrong to be frustrated with God?

July 23 2019

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?

Matthew 25, The whole chapter, is problematic for believers who maintain that God offers salvation by His grace toward us, and only by grace. There are no...

July 23 2019 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the original source of the modern Bible?

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Jennifer, to say Revelation's reception was "outstanding" is a stretch. It was the very last book accepted into the biblical canon and rejected by Eusebius...

July 23 2019

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

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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You have the meaning of the word right, but you assign the meaning of the verse to the wrong party. If a person has a reprobate mind, then they are the one...

July 23 2019

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

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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If "fruit" is what many believers make it out to be, then I have no chance, I might as well close up shop and go do something else. But if "bearing fruit" is...

July 23 2019

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

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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For some, there just has to be more to it than belief. There is. I believe if there are 500 people in attendance of a sermon preached by Dr Charles Stanley,...

July 23 2019

Comment by Patti Rizzo

Why does God tell Joshua to remove his shoes in the holy ground?

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I was looking for the biblical principle for the beneficial practice of 'grounding', putting your bare feet in contact with the earth, and making a direct...

July 23 2019

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

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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I agree with James' response. You "avoided" the use of the 4 letter word but you described salvation as a w-o-r-k. You said after you believe there is a...

July 23 2019

Answer by Kim Shartzer

Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?

Being a "baby" Christian in terms of theological and doctrinal knowledge, I can't say with any certainty that CCM is or isn't biblical. I can say however,...

July 23 2019 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Wade Boyette

Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?

It is important to gather together and worship the Lord, and highly recommended here. One can worship God alone, but it is better to do it in numbers, for...

July 23 2019 26 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Will we lose our free will when the new heaven and new earth come?

Is free will a necessity in a perfect setting like Heaven? What if "perfect" is boring and there's no way out. Can you start back sinning or are you stuck?...

July 23 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?

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Thanks, you are right. It was a typing mistake. I just changed it.

July 23 2019

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Two Sons?

July 23 2019

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?

July 23 2019

Answer by Al Mark

What is the original source of the modern Bible?

What you are asking is termed "canonicity of the Bible", which essentially answers the question about how the Bible came to be what it is today. There are...

July 23 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Where did Jeremiah find hope in such bleak times? (Lamentations 3:21–24)

I would say that Jeremiah was able to find hope by comparing the existing situation -- as bleak as it was -- with the worst case imaginable (which he...

July 22 2019 6 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the book of Jasher and should it be in the Bible?

July 22 2019

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?

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Mr Houdmann, I understand that the kingdom was prepared before the foundation of the world for those by whom the kingdom would be occupied, but were the...

July 22 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the original source of the modern Bible?

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Revelation was one of the most widely accepted books of the New Testament in the early church. It did face some minor objections but not until the 3rd and...

July 22 2019

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

What is the original source of the modern Bible?

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Tim, for instance, the Book of Revelation wasn't originally considered for inclusion. It was in, and then out, several times before being included in the...

July 22 2019

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

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Good word Mr Tumlinson. This too: Many of the things I did that were chock full of sin I simply grew out of, lost interest in. I repented, I knew they were...

July 22 2019

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

Why did Jehoiada choose two wives for Joash? (2 Chronicles 24:3)

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And Mr. Maas, your answer would then go along with a big picture outline of Joash: A reformation that Lacked Devotion—King Joash 1 Coronation of the Lord’s...

July 22 2019

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

Where did Jeremiah find hope in such bleak times? (Lamentations 3:21–24)

21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. ...

Lamentations 3:21 - 24

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

What “gods” does God judge? (Psalm 82:1)

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Yes, you are right, brother Tim. But I will add that the Hebrew word 'Elohim' may mean four things: One supreme God when used with singular verbs, and...

July 22 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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Calvinism holds falsely that God choses who will be saved. It claims if Jesus died for the sins of the whole world that would be is universalism and everyone...

July 22 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why are we taught that we would go to heaven when the Bible says that a new earth will be created?

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From what I understand of the theory of soul sleep (at least how it was presented in the church I attended as a young child) a believer who dies goes...

July 22 2019

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Why is faith without works dead?

July 22 2019