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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How can we guard our hearts from becoming self-righteous or judgmental like Pharisees?
  3. How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?
  4. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  5. 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?
  6. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  7. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?
  8. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  9. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  10. Why God permit false leaders to perform miracles in name of Jesus?


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When a person becomes saved / born again do they become righteous or just declared righteous?

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Is abortion murder?

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What’s so alluring about drinking stolen water and eating food in secret? (Proverbs 9:17)

June 16 2019

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

What does it mean in Proverbs 18:16 that your gift will make room for you?

I would say that this verse is indicating that if a person offers a gift to someone who is in a position of power, that gift will have the effect of allowing...

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

Who was Molek? (Isaiah 57:9)

Molek (also spelled Molech) was a heathen god whose priests practiced (among other things) the sacrifice (through burning) of the children of his...

June 16 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3)

As noted in the passage cited in the question, child sacrifice is (from God's perspective) an abomination. However, such rituals were a part of the worship...

June 16 2019 Follow Vote Up

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How should a Christian view environmentalism?

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Were any of the disciples married?

June 16 2019

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

Who was Molek? (Isaiah 57:9)

9 You went to Molek with olive oil and increased your perfumes. You sent your ambassadors far away; you descended to the very realm of the dead!

Isaiah 57:9

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Comment by N S , 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian

Did Esther have sex with Xerxes before they were married?

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To start with, the Bible says the king was Ahasuerus. Lots of scholars have equated that guy with Xerxes, but some disagree. Maybe it was the same guy but...

June 16 2019

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

When a person becomes saved / born again do they become righteous or just declared righteous?

True, each of us-every single human being (see Rom. 3:10-12, 19-20)-has failed to do what God’s law requires of us (Gal. 3:10; 6:13; cf. James 2:10). By the...

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

Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3)

3 Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, after the abominations of the heathen whom the Lord had c...

2 Chronicles 28:3

June 16 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by leslie coutinho

What are "the plagues written in this book" of Revelation 22:18?

Revelation 22:18:19 is a warning to the Church of God, if any one tampers the biblical text will have the wrath of God come upon him as also mentioned in...

June 16 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ross Smith

Are we supposed to 'let go and let God?'

Dare I suggest that the reference in Psalm 46:10 Amplified version says, “Let be, be still and know that I am God” is nominating a letting go of those things...

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

Does scripture get the value of pi wrong?

Good question, Dane! This Bible verse mentions the measuring of something round. That could help us to remember that the ancients rounded off their numbers....

June 16 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Wade Carlson

What did it mean for the adulteress to have her 'belly swell' and 'thigh rot away' in Num 5:27?

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Based on the NIV Bible translation this means the baby miscarries or aborted. Which is very controversial in today's politics. NIV translation: 22 May this...

June 16 2019

Comment by Dale Richardson

Are we living in the end times?

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I never said that works save you. I was quite clear that we are saved by grace through faith. Ephesians 2:8-10 KJV [8] For by grace are ye saved through...

June 16 2019

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What does Paul mean when he writes of the natural man?

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What is the origin of Christmas?

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Was Mary Magdalene considered an apostle or a disciple?

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

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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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Is abortion murder?

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What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?

June 15 2019

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

In the Bible what are some symbols of divine judgment?

If I am interpreting the question correctly, some of the Biblical symbols of judgment (as opposed to literal forms of punishment or affliction used by God)...

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What is the meaning of those who were raised to life at Jesus death?

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What made the fountains of the deep/springs burst forth?

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Is there a time when the Lord will not be near?

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How can I find joy in the midst of trials?

June 14 2019

Comment by Jim Skelton

Why did God need Lot to leave Sodom and Gomorrah in order to destroy it if He is powerful enough to do whatever He wants?

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Nice job Tim! I agree, Yes it was a lesson in obedience for Lot as well as his daughters as they were instructed "not to look back" as Lot's wife did...

June 14 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we living in the end times?

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If we say a saved sinner has to have works, or will do good works, then we are saying that Jesus works are not good enough. We are saved without works. Free...

June 14 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we living in the end times?

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We can only be saved by faith without works. We receive the free gift of salvation by grace. Romans 11:6 Romans 4:5.But to him that worketh not, but...

June 14 2019

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

What does the Bible say about an unhappy marriage?

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Why would the Pharisees "test" Jesus by asking Him if it was lawful for a man to divorce his wife?(Mk 10:2) His answer was a question. He asked what had...

June 14 2019

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

What does the Bible say about an unhappy marriage?

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God did not say "infidelity is the only reason in which divorce is allowed." The bible states that Jesus said 'the person who divorces except for infidelity...

June 14 2019

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

What is the Intelligent Design Theory?

The intelligent design (ID) can ascribe our creation to some master planner or alien but really cannot explain why there is a deterioration of creation over...

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

Are we living in the end times?

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Mr Richardson, Faith is faith all on its own. Works don't prove faith. On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name... and...

June 14 2019

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

Who will go to heaven?

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Kel, since the body goes to ‘sleep’ at death and ‘awakes’ at the resurrection does not mean that the soul/spirit also ‘sleeps’ during this period. When we...

June 14 2019

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

Was Mary Magdalene considered an apostle or a disciple?

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Great answer John. A disciple is a student. An apostle is a messenger. It's as simple as that. The gender of a disciple or an apostle is not relevant to the...

June 14 2019

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

Does the Bible advocate arranged marriages?

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"The bible is silent on this issue." That, IN MY OPINION, is the correct short answer. Not even Isaac and Rebbeca's marriage was arranged in the way that...

June 14 2019

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

What exactly does the phrase mean, "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper."?

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God tells us that weapons and words used against us will not be successful. We must condemn such malicious behavior knowing we are with God and He will not...

June 14 2019

Comment by Dale Richardson

Are we living in the end times?

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Salvation is a free gift from God because there is nothing that you can do that makes you deserve salvation. No work that you can do will undo the fact that...

June 14 2019

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

Are we living in the end times?

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Mr Richardson, All you stated about what constitutes a "work" is true. Your point seems to be what you stated about "works" being evidence of your faith. Mr...

June 14 2019

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Will there still be death, suffering, and sin during the millenial kingdom?

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What is Hamartiology?

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