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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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Comment by Shavel Gordon

Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?

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That sentence only applies to faith healers who performed many miracles in God’s name but never had a relationship with him or repented of their sins. There...

April 21 2019

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What would be appealing about the metaphors used in Song of Solomon?

Metaphors will vary a lot by culture based on what is valued or prominent in that society. The traits which society finds desirable on average will also vary...

April 21 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why is faith without works dead?

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God giving us 'faith to believe' makes little sense. Faith as a noun *is* belief. Faith as a verb *is* believing. Why would God need to give us belief to...

April 21 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is faith without works dead?

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I do not believe as you have said that God gives us the faith to believe. The one requirement for salvation is to believe. John 3:18' Eternal life is the...

April 21 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we living in the end times?

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But salvation is a free gift. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness....

April 21 2019

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

What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?

There are many Christians who believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ will be in two phases. FIRST, He will come for believers, both living and dead,...

April 21 2019 3 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about bees/bee stings?

April 21 2019

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

Will there be shadows in heaven?

In heaven, there will be no darkness. This would include the shadows behind us. God’s light will be all around us so there is nowhere for darkness to go, cor...

1 John 1:5

April 21 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by andrew kameya

How will you determine if your will is also the will of the Lord?

Both answers before this are very good. Neither addresses "my will." This question is a trap by beginning with "my will." If you have died to yourself, you...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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Crystal, thank you much for your kind comment. Regarding 1 Corinthians 10:25-33, reading the entire passage we can see that Paul here is talking about the...

April 21 2019

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

Why is faith without works dead?

Here's an illustration expressing the relationship of faith and works: Watch a short video about Blondin's amazing feats here:...

April 21 2019 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the object of our faith?

James has introduced us to two kinds of faith that can never save the sinner: dead faith (the intellect alone), and demonic faith (the intellect and the...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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To say that consuming unclean food is optional, one must disregard God's Word (Isaiah 66:17). Noah knew the distinction between clean/unclean animals (Gen...

April 21 2019

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

How will you determine if your will is also the will of the Lord?

God has created in us a wonderful brain and He expects us to use it. Our decisions should be in accord with God's laws and we should commit and trust God in...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is faith?

Great question, Lawrence! Faith is, in general, the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13). Its primary idea is...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does "I shall not want" mean in psalms 23:1?

First, see the big picture: • Psalm 23 • In the Pasture–Adequacy (vv. 1-3). • In the Valley–Serenity (v. 4). • In the Fold–Certainty (v. 5). • In the Father’...

April 21 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?

April 21 2019

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

What should a Christian woman do if she discovers that her husband is a homosexual?

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You say "Satan has tempted the man in this way." Satan doesn't just reach into a bag of temptations and grab one to tempt people with. He either gets too...

April 21 2019

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the Immaculate Conception?

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Robert, I totally disagree with you. Jesus was NEVER infected with the seed of Adam as the rest of us, including Mary, are all. Romans 5:12 tells us that sin...

April 21 2019

Question by Thelma Lesch

Why does God allow wars?

Ecclesiastes 3:8

April 21 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the remission of sin?

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Amen. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:18 Believers can no longer be...

April 21 2019

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

What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

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There is nothing to know about it.... God didn't ALLOW "godly" Abraham or anybody else to do what He gave "instructions" not to do later. They did it and...

April 21 2019

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

Why was it wrong to build a tower? (Genesis 11:4)

Genesis 11:4-9 King James Version (KJV) 4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us ...

April 21 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin?

This is a plague in our society, in our homes and in our lives today. Whether you are male or female, no matter your size, no matter your maturity, your...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are we living in the end times?

April 21 2019

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Does the Bible teach that life begins at conception?

April 20 2019

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

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

1 Peter 2:24 King James Version (KJV) 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto right...

1 Peter 2:24

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

What would be appealing about the metaphors used in Song of Solomon?

For example: - Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor - thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies. - Thy two breasts ...

Song of Solomon 7:2 - 9

April 20 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Under the law given to the Israelites, why was mutilation the punishment for a woman who seized the genitals of a man attacking her husband?

Deuteronomy 25:11-12 Context 25:11 If two men 1 get into a hand-to-hand fight, and the wife of one of them gets involved to help her husband against his...

April 20 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Crystal Lindsey

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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God said, "Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things." Genesis 9:3. then again in 1 Timothy...

April 20 2019

Comment by Al Mark

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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If you say "God's intent for them (and us), was not to eat literally everything", I take that as an opinion, unless there is clear biblical exegesis that...

April 20 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we predestined to know Christ?

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Second Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God is sure, having this seal, ((Ephesians 1:13) The Lord knoweth them that are His, and let everyone...

April 20 2019

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

Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?

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All you say makes sense Tim. However, the bible doesn't just give out information trivially. We are told his name and that he was called "twin" for a reason...

April 20 2019

Comment by Crystal Lindsey

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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I agree with much you have here written here. HOWEVER, just think. 1Corinthians 10:31 says, and you quoted," So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you...

April 20 2019

Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin?

This is a stronghold that the enemy will use at any time to distract your loved one. He needs to ask the Lord for refuge and shelter and also remember 1...

April 20 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why was the psalmist accusing God of breaking his covenant? (Psalm 89:30-45)

He wasn't really, I don't think: See my outline of this psalm: The Faithfulness of God ‘Thy Faithfulness’ occurs six times in Psalm 89. It is— Established in...

April 20 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is Easter Sunday?

Easter, also called Pascha (Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described...

April 20 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gene Coleman

If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?

I believe that there is possibly a simple yet different answer than what has previously been considered or discussed. Jesus gave them very skillfully the...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?

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John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me, will come to me, and ALL that cometh to me I will in nowise cast out. Will God save anyone. Yes. Whosoever will may...

April 20 2019

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

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)

Abishag (Hebrew: אבישג Avishag) was a young woman of Shunem, distinguished for her beauty. She was chosen to be a helper and servant to David in his old age....

April 20 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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Colossians 2: Let no man, therefore , judge you in FOOD, or in DRINK or in a feast day, or of the new moon, or of a Sabbath day. We are not under the law but...

April 20 2019

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

What is Evangelism Explosion? Is Evangelism Explosion biblical?

Evangelism Explosion (EE) is a Christian evangelistic program. It has been called "perhaps the best known and most widely used evangelistic training...

April 20 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is hell real? Is hell eternal?

In Christianity, hell has traditionally been regarded as a place of punishment for wrongdoing or sin in the mortal life, as a manifestation of divine...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?

All believers are a part of the body of Christ. You may only be a toe, but you are part of the body. God has set aside some for His own use. He has the power...

April 20 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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In Genesis 7:2, 3 God tell Noah to make distinction between clean and unclean animals. It predates the Mosaic Law by hundreds of year. All of us re related...

April 20 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

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

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Not at all. Quite the opposite. There is no mention of works in my response. Anyone can believe in Jesus, even demons believe. However, it requires true...

April 20 2019

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Are we predestined to know Christ?

April 20 2019

Answer by Shirley Johnson

How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin?

I was married to a pornographer for 15 years. When we met, he said it was his business but not his lifestyle (he sold x rated mags to the adult shops). After...

April 20 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up