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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  4. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  5. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  6. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?


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What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

January 21 2019

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Didn't the Old Testament punish blasphemy with death? How is that different from radical Islam?

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EFFEMINATE: Having unsuitable feminine qualities. i.e. permitting emotions rather than facts govern one's response to reality INTELLIGENTSIA: An educated...

January 21 2019

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

Is sex a sin?

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Wouldn't you include Vincent Mercado's comment, "Sex, outside marriage, is a sin. This includes fornication, premarital sex, adultery, masturbation,...

January 21 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How did a sensual book like the Song of Solomon get in the Bible?

The OT was organized through the process of canonization, by which some books were included while others were excluded. Jews and Christians both agree that...

January 21 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

What is Willow Creek Church?

We are never supposed to judge other churches or individuals. We should however make sure we are never fooled! Jesus tells us so! Here is a link that will...

January 21 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janice Thomas , Perpetual Bible student, retired Property Developer

Is the perpetual virginity of Mary biblical?

My humble opinion is that, Mary's womb was the sacred vessel, not Mary herself. Jesus Christ is 100% pure and perfect and undefiled in all things and so...

January 21 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about a married couple being separated for a while for the purpose of working toward reconciliation?

It is better than divorce, and many times absence makes the heart grow fonder. People learn they really do love each other and it is no fun living alone. I...

January 21 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nate Werner

How did a sensual book like the Song of Solomon get in the Bible?

In my opinion, you're asking the wrong question. At the moment the book was written it was part of inspired scripture. In fact, the first verse actually says...

January 21 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Beverly Hilderbrand

What is Willow Creek Church?

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10 Because Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, we feel compelled to do the same. The...

January 21 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is it that Isaiah 2:11 says that the Lord alone will be exalted in the Day of the Lord, yet Revelation and Daniel describe a tribulation period when antichrist will be worshipped and served by the unsaved for seven years?

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The 7 year tribulation is for unbelievers who were not saved under the church age of salvation by grace. John 3:36 The wrath of God is poured out on...

January 21 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I be baptized by the Holy Spirit?

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Yes Anthony. Baptism in water can not save us. But when we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:3-4 That all our sins are paid for, past, present, and...

January 21 2019

Comment by Glen Trewenack

Is the book of Revelation written in chronological order?

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Yes (all) the 7 bowls/vials/cups are the contents of the 7th and last trumpet of THAT series, and (all) the 7 trumpets are the content of the 7th and last...

January 21 2019

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Did God create the universe?

January 21 2019

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How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?

January 20 2019

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How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?

January 20 2019

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How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?

January 20 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?

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Glen, one cannot EARN eternal salvation! It is by belief In Jesus Christ that we are given, (not earned) eternal salvation! As a starter, please read and...

January 20 2019

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What does it mean that God is able to keep us from falling (Jude 24)?

January 20 2019

Question by Scott Crosby

How should a Christian honor his/her parents?

Exodus 20:12

January 20 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dean Mathes

What did God mean when He created a vault between the waters to separate water from water?

When God created the earth He originally created a layer of water above the atmosphere. This layer of water created a perfect environment for the entire...

January 20 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthony Jannetty

How can I be baptized by the Holy Spirit?

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I have a lot to learn but I am very grateful for this is other explanations that lead me to greater understanding. Is this to say that my faith in Jesus is...

January 20 2019

Answer by Dean Mathes

What does "divers places" or "various places" mean in Matthew 24:7?

This question has an easy answer and a complicated answer. First the easy answer. My KJV Bible has a footnote defining “divers” as various. I agree with one...

January 20 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthony Jannetty

What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?

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This is the first of my understanding of this..I am very thankful.

January 20 2019

Comment by mathaytace scholar

Is the word "rapture" in the Bible?

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Jennifer, you wrote an excellent explanation. I do read and translate Greek and I am mystified as to why believers use 'Latin' to try and explain a Greek...

January 20 2019

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

Didn't the Old Testament punish blasphemy with death? How is that different from radical Islam?

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Emo, your post is laced with lots of anger and condemnation. "Effeminate intelligentsia" ???? What is meant by that? Quoting the Sura is like quoting the Old...

January 20 2019

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?

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Helmut, First, do you keep ALL of the laws of the OT? All 613? If not, which do you pick and choose to keep or not keep? I agree that the Catholic church...

January 20 2019

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

How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?

First, trust God in the fear. Remember His perfect love casts out all fear. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear...

January 20 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about integrity?

January 20 2019

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)

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Thank you Jack for your kind words.

January 20 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why didn’t God require Cain’s life as punishment for murdering Abel since it seems inconsistent with His command in Gen. 9 verse 6?

After killing Abel, Cain was not put to death; rather, he was forbidden to farm and left to wander the earth. God gave him a special mark to indicate to...

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What does the Bible say about sex with animals?

January 20 2019

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Why wasn’t the psalmist afraid of powerful and wicked people? (Psalm 49:5–9)

January 20 2019

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Who was Nero?

January 19 2019

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

January 19 2019

Answer by Tom Harley

Why did Jesus ask the crowd to sit down in groups of fifty?

1 Kings 18:8 [Obadiah said to Elijah]…”while Jezebel was killing prophets… I hid 100 of the Lord’s prophets in two caves, 50 in each, and supplied them with...

January 19 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

January 19 2019

Answer by Jim Stevens

What does the Bible say about the role of senior pastor?

The title of Senior Pastor seems to imply a hierarchy in the church which is not biblical. Anyone who is called and gifted by God to serve as a...

January 19 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)

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Excellent answer in its comprehensiveness, Aurel Gheorghe!

January 19 2019