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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 does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  7. 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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Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time?

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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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What was the significance of these gemstones? (Exodus 39:10–14)

May 19 2019

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

Why does Jesus promise that "those who hold fast will rule with a rod of iron"?

This passage is using the same imagery as in Psalm 2:8-9, which (as noted in Acts 4:24-26) was written by David. The psalm (as was the case with multiple...

May 19 2019 Follow Vote Up

Question by Robin Baccanti

Why does Jesus promise that "those who hold fast will rule with a rod of iron"?

27 "And he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken."

Revelation 2:26 - 27

May 19 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by OLANREWAJU TOPE ONIFADE

Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?

The reaction of Pharaoh to Abraham speaks volumes in this regard that, he (Pharaoh) did not have any sexual relationship with Sarah. In Genesis 12 verse 19,...

May 19 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?

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Colossians 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in food, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day, or of the new moon, or of a Sabbath day. Colossians...

May 19 2019

Answer by leslie coutinho

Who are the 'these' Jesus referred to when asking Peter if he loved Him more than 'these'?

Andrew, Peter's brother knew about the coming of the Messias (John 1:41) and had heard John the Baptist speak “behold the lamb of God”, (John 1:36) and Peter...

May 19 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Are shootings and other violent acts Satan's and his demons' doings, or is it just people acting on their own?

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The Bible instructs "as one sows, so shall one shall reap'. Yet in this current age we are told that there are no consequences for any choice one makes; but...

May 19 2019

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

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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Who we vote for is far from an indicator of whether we are "christians" or not. I think I understand why people will vote for who they vote for. I don't...

May 19 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?

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Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus paid our sin debt in full, and gives us eternal life as a free gift. And no one ever got saved by their own works. Romans 11:6...

May 19 2019

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

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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And another thing: this "we sin ocasionally" thing is something I wish I could claim. I wake up every day with the same thing in my heart that was there when...

May 19 2019

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

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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Great comment Cindy. I also like what you have to say about it James. The hypocrites, if there are any, are the people who give the impression that they have...

May 19 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

Jerusalem has seen two temples built on the Temple Mount. The first was built by King Solomon about 3000 years ago - it was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar’s...

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Am I my brother's keeper?

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Why did Jesus tell His disciples to take nothing on the journey?

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Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?

May 18 2019

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What is The 700 Club? Is The 700 Club biblical?

May 18 2019

Comment by Colin Ross

Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?

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Just read your indicated passage and YES - it DOES tell is to forgive and the consequences for not doing so BUT I see NOTHING in reference to the FORGETTING...

May 18 2019

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

How was David like a "weaned child with its mother"? (Psalm 131:2)

I would say that the image that David is evoking is that, as long as a nursing baby is totally dependent on his or her mother as the sole means of...

May 18 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mark

Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

As stated by others, the Bible is clear that God views those who are in the womb are human beings (Jer 1, Psa 139). From the moment of conception, there is a...

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Does the Bible teach that life begins at conception?

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What does the Bible say about abortion in extreme medical cases?

May 18 2019

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

How was David like a "weaned child with its mother"? (Psalm 131:2)

But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.

May 18 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Pat Mellberg

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

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Jennifer, you clearly gave this a lot of thought and I thank you for the time you took to respond so quickly to my question. I actually believe the many...

May 18 2019

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?

An excellent question! Confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible...hmmm. First of all we cannot mix a whole big bunch of teachings found in the Old...

May 18 2019 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim spence

Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?

The wine drunk in those days was generally diluted by water 3:1 wine. Plutarch testifies to this. So maybe 2 -3% alcohol by content at most

May 18 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Peter Carden

What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?

Hebrews 12:14 is touching on the behavioral aspect of holiness. An aspect not many talk about for fear of falling into legalism. As a follower of Jesus...

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

What are the meanings of “stolen,” “sweet,” and “secret” in Proverbs 9:17? How can they be pleasurable?

As indicated in the passage cited in the question, the "pleasures" spoken of are considered "sweet" by those who are "simple" or "foolish" (that is, without...

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What does the Bible say about BDSM?

May 18 2019

Comment by Claudia Waid

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?

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In Luke 14:26, the word “HATE” used is translated incorrectly., The word used in the Greek language Is #3404 defined in the Strongs concordance- (from the...

May 18 2019

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

How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?

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Amen, John. I don't think "government sponsored prayer" is a sensitive issue at all. You either recognize the danger of allowing strangers to lead your...

May 18 2019

Comment by JD Abshire

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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Michael, You may not get a satisfactory answer, yet Christ instructed the disciples to preach the Gospel to every creature. I believe this command includes...

May 18 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?

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There is a historical parallel as well. During the siege of Jerusalem, the population of the Jews that stayed behind was cut by half from about 4 million to...

May 18 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?

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We can not tell whether another person is saved or not. We can only know we are saved when we believed the gospel. That Christ died for our sins, according...

May 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?

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Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom also after ye believed, ye were sealed with...

May 17 2019

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Will the third temple be built before or at the beginning of the 7 years of Tribulation?

Whether a 'third temple' will be built or not before the return of the Messiah is a subject of debate for both Christians and Jews alike. The short answer...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

Whether a 'third temple' will be built or not before the return of the Messiah is a subject of debate for both Christians and Jews alike. The short answer...

May 17 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

Although the imagery in this verse has varying translations (as indicated at the website http://www.biblehub.com), I would say that the idea being expressed...

May 17 2019 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

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

27 And in that day his burden will depart from your shoulder, and his yoke from your neck; and the yoke will be broken because of the fat.”[r] [r] Isaiah ...

Isaiah 10:27

May 17 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is a eunuch in the Bible? What does the Bible say about eunuchs?

A eunuch according to ISBE—International Standard Bible Encyclopedia -- is a u'-nuk (caric; spadon; eunouchos): Primarily and literally, a eunuch is an...

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Why is serving God important?

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Why is praising God important?

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What is glorification?

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