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Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?

June 11 2019

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How long did it take Noah to build the ark? How long was Noah on the ark?

June 11 2019

Answer by Paul Stewart

I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?

I'm writing from the other side...I am a spouse that chose not to have kids, while my spouse wanted them. I agree with the advice to pray about it, but also...

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

Was Jesus despised by men or respected by them?

I would say that the chapter from John's gospel cited in the question (John 1) addresses this by noting in John 1:11-12 that Jesus was both rejected by many...

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

Why was the temple decorated so ornately (2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1)?

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And our best efforts today as Christians is the expected fruit spoken of as "virtue" in 2 Peter 1:8 --"Add to your faith, virtue" (2 Peter 1:8).

June 11 2019

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again?

We are definitely saved by grace and not by works (Eph2:8,9). But I love the saying of Todd White which states "Grace isn't a pass for us to sin but the...

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Comment by Sarah Winn , Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.

Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?

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Maybe the idea of praying or asking the “saints” maybe is a diversion and distraction so the prayers do not go where they should. This could be a sneaky...

June 11 2019

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What is the glory of God?

June 11 2019

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Is the perpetual virginity of Mary biblical?

June 11 2019

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

What is Israel's role in the end times?

We must not forget the Battle of Armageddon. The people of God will war against the nations at the end of the Tribulation at Armageddon. -- (The Oxford...

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Why is God a jealous God?

June 11 2019

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

Did women in the Bible have a choice about whom they married?

ICB They called her and asked her, “Do you want to go with this man now?” She said, “Yes, I do.” NCV They called her and asked her, “Do you want to go with...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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We can judge sin, but not the sinner. Only God knows if they are a child of His because they have believed on Him as the only way of salvation by grace and...

June 11 2019

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What does the Bible say about pornography?

June 11 2019

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What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?

June 11 2019

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Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?

June 11 2019

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Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?

June 10 2019

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What is Israel's role in the end times?

June 10 2019

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Why is God a jealous God?

June 10 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?

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I love your comment Danny. NO one has gotten it right yet. I have not found one perfect man. And certainly not me. But, Thank God we have His righteousness,...

June 10 2019

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

What’s wrong with pleasure? (Ecclesiastes 2:1–2)

With this book, I believe the beginning is really at the end. Ecclesiastes 12:13,14, "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His...

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Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

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Tithing was a requirement of the law and since the church is not under the law means believers are not under compulsion (or law) to tithe. The New Testament...

June 10 2019

Answer by Jean Atty , Disciples or Jesus-Christ followers

How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?

It's just absolutely important to know and always remember that JESUS is GOD, then this question is answered. He sees us but decides not to consider who we...

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Comment by ken egan

Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?

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When we disagree on the inspiration of scripture unfortunately the debate ends. BTW God has NEVER "won a soul in hate, punishment and condemnation". We...

June 10 2019

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

June 09 2019

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

June 09 2019

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If Jesus is our atonement, why did He die at Passover instead of the Day of Atonement?

June 09 2019

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Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?

June 09 2019

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What is Jesus Camp?

June 09 2019

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

Why did Solomon spend more time building his own house than God’s house? (1 Kings 6:38–7:1)

To me, the relevant consideration would be that Solomon prioritized the building of the Temple over the building of his own house. The fact that he spent...

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

Why was the temple decorated so ornately (2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1)?

I would say that, even prior to the building of the Temple, God gave similar detailed instructions to Moses (in passages such as Exodus 25-27) for the...

June 09 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?

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The Book of Revelation is unlike any other in the entire Bible. It was and still is highly debated from being "divinely inspired" to the "ravings of a...

June 09 2019

Comment by Michael Power

Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible?

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So are these verses the inspired word of God or not?

June 09 2019

Comment by Dorothy Mathieson

What does it mean to hope in the Lord? (Isaiah 40:31)

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Throughout my years, 62 of them, I have been able to learn only a few ways of hope being justified. Yes there are many, many teachings about this word! I...

June 09 2019

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

Why did Solomon spend more time building his own house than God’s house? (1 Kings 6:38–7:1)

38 And in the eleventh year, in the month of [ac]Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its details and according to all its plans. S...

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What understanding does a fool have?

June 09 2019

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

How does an honest answer resemble a kiss on the lips? (Proverbs 24:26)

A kiss on the lips between two people (including two men) in that time and culture was regarded as a sign of honor and respect, especially if offered by a...

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

Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

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Genesis 3:21, "Also for Adam and his wife the Lord God made tunics of skin and clothed them." This is Holy God, forgiving, and covering their sin with a...

June 09 2019

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

How long was Jesus on the cross?

Jesus was then hung between 2 convicted thieves and, according to the Gospel of Mark, died some 6 hours later. According to Mark's Gospel, he endured the...

June 09 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is Heaven going to be like for married people?

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Excellent answer, Tim, and this, too, is what I was taught.

June 09 2019

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

Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

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The Grace of God is absolutely AMAZING! However, Jesus paid a tremendous price for OUR SINS. It cost Jesus dearly! Our response needs to be trust, love and...

June 09 2019