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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why did John the baptist send his disciples to Jesus to inquire about his Messiahship if he knew that Jesus was the coming Messiah?

John the Baptist, when he was conceived in his mother’s womb, was filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:15). He was stirred in the spirit when he heard the...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did gatekeepers do? (1 Chronicles 26:1)

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This chapter has much to say. The porters, 4000 (23:5), had a very important job, as you say Jack. Today we are the gatekeepers of the most important...

May 25 2019

Comment by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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I can go to a local electrical store and buy a 'retro' radio. It looks old but has actually been made recently. Don't confuse the appearance of the earth...

May 25 2019

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

Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12)

In June of this year my wife Faye and I plan to celebrate our 45th anniversary of marriage. For the record, I'm not complaining I'm bragging... ON HER! She's...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12)

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Continuing, And even in the case of age, God didn't write the doctrine in indelible ink; Jacob wasn't the oldest, neither was Moses or David. Women are not...

May 25 2019

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What healing comes from Jesus’ wounds? (1 Peter 2:24)

May 25 2019

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How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?

May 25 2019

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

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

Just this one verse intrigued me (1 John 3:18) In the CEV (Contemporary English Version) it reads, “Children, you show love for others by truly helping them,...

May 25 2019 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12)

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Ok Tim, but he didn't ask about "submission," his question was about a wife's "obedience" to her husband, which isn't even talked about in scripture. To obey...

May 25 2019

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

What did gatekeepers do? (1 Chronicles 26:1)

“At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.” 1 Chronicles 26:18 used to be a trivia verse for me and the young people at the first good...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthea Smith

Does Satan attack our thoughts?

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Thankyou, Chris. This is of relevance to the breaking of generational curses. Satan does indeed discern weaknesses and vulnerabilities through observable...

May 25 2019

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

What did gatekeepers do? (1 Chronicles 26:1)

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Yes, I am sure He was there. He was there during the creation and even before! When we really see, we find that the whole Bible is His picture book. At first...

May 25 2019

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

What would Jesus do if He had a parent who was facing his last days on earth?

Personally I can relate on a very personal level to your painful feelings. Being torn by wanting to do what is right by your parents and having your own life...

May 25 2019 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Wofford

Is it a sin to receive communion without first going to confession?

We are told several things about communion, mostly from Jesus himself and Paul. Jesus says, "As oft as you do this, do this in remembrance of me." He doesn't...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Wofford

How do we seek the kingdom of God?

I think that to understand the Kingdom of God, or the identical Kingdom of Heaven, we must first define it. Heaven has existed eternally. The Eternal Kingdom...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brian Daviau

In his lecture in Athens, Paul mentions "the object of your worship." (Acts 17:23) What are some of the objects of worship for people in our culture?

Some of the things worshiped in today's culture are completey harmless to us, but the Lord our God desires to be the only one worshiped. Our own families...

May 25 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Were the Founding Fathers of the United States Christians?

May 25 2019

Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

When we pray, are we asking God to change circumstances in our or someone else’s life?

When we pray, we are bringing requests before God. This is shown in the model prayer that Jesus taught to his disciples in Matt 6:9-13, and is also commanded...

May 24 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did gatekeepers do? (1 Chronicles 26:1)

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Yes, I think I could see Jesus right there at the beginning with Adam and Eve and especially with the cherubim. He probably said to one cherub, "Now, you...

May 24 2019

Answer by martin simpson

Can a Christian curse the enemy (Satan) when engaged in spiritual warfare?

Peace, love and truth to all those in Christ Jesus "NO GUILE" Many think that swearing/cursing/insulting is O.K., but don't realize they are actually cursing...

May 24 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gary Wofford

Is baptism required before a person can receive communion?

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We should always ask, like the Bereans, "Is this Biblical?" If we were to do this in everything, we would have a much deeper appreciation for the observances...

May 24 2019

Answer by Brian Daviau

Why does God continue to let me suffer physical attacks by a spirit after I have repented?

Just as Job was tested, we too will be. The Lords faith in you is so strong that he has no problem allowing the evil spirit to continue to attatch itsself to...

May 24 2019 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by martin simpson

"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"

Peace and truth be with all those in Christ Jesus The Sabbath and the first day "Christ Jesus' resurrection" are two different days, yea no one changed it....

May 24 2019 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When we pray, are we asking God to change circumstances in our or someone else’s life?

I'd say, first, that we should pray (as noted in the verse from the Lord's Prayer cited in the question) with a desire that God's will be done, and with a...

May 24 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jael bring Sisera milk instead of water?

In my opinion, she did this to lull Sisera into a false sense of security by showing him the hospitality normally extended to a guest, and, in fact, giving...

May 24 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why did Jael bring Sisera milk instead of water?

Judges 5:25

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Answer by Brian Daviau

Should a Christian continue to repent for sins committed after salvation?

Yes, I believe that once we were adopted into the family of God, his spirit is with us always. If you and your father are close and you do something that...

May 24 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did gatekeepers do? (1 Chronicles 26:1)

In the KJV, the gate-keeper is known as a porter. 2 Samuel 18:26, 1 Chronicles 9:22. They were Levites who had charge over the entrances to the temple. The...

May 24 2019 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?

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Bea, I don't know if Satan needs permission for every attack on us or not. If he does, he puts in plenty of overtime getting it, what with all the evil...

May 24 2019

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

May 24 2019

Question by Graeme Sproule

What would Jesus do if He had a parent who was facing his last days on earth?

What shall I do when a parent is dying in the last few days of life? Do I continue with my life or wait around for them to die? My brother says I should p...

Exodus 20:12

May 24 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Yolanda Stith

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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It is very possible that the earth was created OLD, just as Adam and Eve were created as adults. There is an explanation for the evidence of an earth that...

May 24 2019

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

In his lecture in Athens, Paul mentions "the object of your worship." (Acts 17:23) What are some of the objects of worship for people in our culture?

23 For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, To an Unknown God. What therefore ye worship...

Acts 17:23

May 23 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mitzi Swift , One Who Seeks The Truth

Is paradise a different place than heaven?

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I have not found many people who have the knowledge of satan's eden or Abraham's Bosom. May our Mighty and Gracious Lord continue to bless you with...

May 23 2019

Comment by Mitzi Swift , One Who Seeks The Truth

Is paradise a different place than heaven?

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Wonderfully said!!! I agree with you 100%

May 23 2019

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Should a Christian continue to repent for sins committed after salvation?

May 23 2019

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If a couple gets pregnant before marriage do they have to get married?

May 23 2019

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How do I receive forgiveness from God?

May 23 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?

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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. We all sin. Romans 3:23 All have sinned and come short of the...

May 23 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God IS ETERNAL LIFE, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Since salvation is a free gift, then we have...

May 23 2019

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

What does the Bible say about fasting?

Fasting is simply to deprive the flesh of food and feed the spirit within by praying through the written word. Fasting has to go with prayer. The purpose of...

May 23 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ben Jones Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What is the Immaculate Conception?

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In 1854 when the Immaculate Conception was declared a dogma in the RCC it was believed that all humans had the exact same blood flowing through their veins...

May 23 2019

Comment by RICHARD JANTZ JR

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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I believe that faith by grace through Jesus Christ because Jesus paid off our sins on cross by his pure blood, not by works faith. We should thank Jesus...

May 23 2019