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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 evidence from Scripture and history confirms that Jesus is truly the Christ—the promised Messiah?
  4. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  5. Why did Abimelech murder his brothers?
  6. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  7. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?


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

Why would King Uzziah want to perform a priest’s duties? (2 Chronicles 26:18)

I think that the answer to the question is given in 2 Chronicles 26:16 (two verses prior to the verse cited in the question). Uzziah's position as king made...

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What does the Bible say about pets?

November 12 2018

Comment by RICHARD JANTZ JR

What is the Assemblies of God Church, and what do they believe?

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Do A.G. church believe about Grace from Paul wrote in N.T. from KJV?

November 12 2018

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How are we to submit to God?

November 12 2018

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

Why did God use a disease as punishment? (2 Chronicles 26:19)

Why did God use a disease as punishment? (2 Chronicles 26:19) 16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the...

November 12 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why would King Uzziah want to perform a priest’s duties? (2 Chronicles 26:18)

16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense...

November 12 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?

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Danny, you are very correct. Not all Christians get angry at unbelievers. Unfortunately, the angriest get all the press and shout the loudest. Oh, there are...

November 12 2018

Question by Babu Philip

Can only ordained priests serve communion?

1 Corinthians 11:25

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Comment by Mabel Kane

Should a Christian ever get involved with hypnosis?

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Whilst I agree with you in many respects, as Frances Munro has said, drugs have similar effects as hypnosis. Anesthesia begins with induction which is wa...

November 12 2018

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What does Jesus mean by comparing the wind to a person born from the spirit?

November 12 2018

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Are the prophesies of all true prophets ALWAYS fulfilled?

Yes, the prophesies of true prophets always come true. Here are some proof verses: Deuteronomy 18:22 If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does...

November 12 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?

God promised to rescue and deliver the nation of Israel from their bondage of slavery in Egypt. Whatever God promises we can be assured (guaranteed) that God...

November 12 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

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Ema, the prodigal son returned to ‘the blessed house of his father’ therefore he did not remain in the world. If a believer is required to maintain their...

November 12 2018

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

Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?

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Mr. Matthews, Not every believer gets angry with people who don't believe in Jesus, or who claims to not believe God even exists. I say live and let live in...

November 11 2018

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

Should a Christian promote world peace?

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The question is not about compromise. The question is not about truth. It's not about sheep vs. wolf. Someone wonders if "christians" should want world...

November 11 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)

This is about a premature birth caused by a violent act or altercation. This could also be a civil court case today. Sharon Tate was a victim of the Charles...

November 11 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why would Jesus say God abandoned him?

Matthew 27:46

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

Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)

In my opinion, the fine is associated with the idea that even babies with no specific prenatal birth defects who are born prematurely face increased danger...

November 11 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?

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Grant, simply an excellent answer! KUDOS, my Brother! --ANDY--

November 11 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is saving grace?

Saving grace is the all sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice once and for all for all sin to every one who believes. Romans 1:16 It is believing the gospel,...

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

Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?

First, I would say that any unwillingness associated with the cited passage was not on the part of God, but the Israelites. The people of Israel were not...

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Comment by Chris Heier , Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona

Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?

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John, sometimes the purpose of persecution and judgement is that we as God's people, cry out, turn to the Lord & pray for deliverance. He will hear our...

November 11 2018

Comment by Tracey Hooks

Why did Jesus blind Saul?

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That's awesome! I never looked at it in the way that science has been involved in the teachings throughout history. Evidence from an accident in science...

November 11 2018

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why is it important to spend time alone with God?

Jesus is our model for how to have s close personal relationship with God. Even though Jesus was the Son of God, he left his divine rights in heaven to...

November 11 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?

We suffer trials and tribulations because we are followers of Jesus Christ. Jesus himself was made perfect through what he suffered, the trials and...

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Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Is it wrong for a couple to live together before marriage?

In response to the question “Does God have one specific person for you to marry?”, I offer the following. I believe he does. God has a “perfect will” for our...

November 11 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE , Registered Nurse

Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts?

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satan does not possess the ability to read our minds. He & his demonic spirits can certainly influence our thoughts and place thoughts and ideas before...

November 11 2018

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

What does the Bible say about population control?

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Now, that is a great answer to a strictly political question. Of course the bible has said nothing about population control. Why would God give us the means...

November 11 2018

Answer by andrew kameya

Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?

Jesus did not come to earth to heal people. He came to 1) die for our sins 2) turn our faces to God. Jesus healed and resurrected people to prove that he is...

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Answer by Gene Deloach

Should a Christian exercise? Is exercise something Christians should be focused on?

Mr. Michael’s answer is great and hits the whys for sure. I might add this consideration to his answer: We do not know when God will call us home to His...

November 11 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the origin of the peace sign?

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The peace sign is a symbol used to remind people of the need to be peaceful. There's nothing satanic about peace. If hippies or any other sub cultural group...

November 11 2018

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

Why are witches not allowed to live?

Good question! Witch Occurs only in Exodus 22:18 (“Never let a witch live" --God's Word translation [GW]., as the rendering of mekhashshepheh, the feminine...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)

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How can we have any pride when we did nothing for our salvation? Ephesians 2:8-9 We have nothing to boast in but the cross. Since Jesus paid it all and we...

November 11 2018

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Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?

November 11 2018

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

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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Hi Joy, It's telling that you refer to yourself as a "practicing catholic" instead of a "believer" in the Lord Jesus the Messiah. You say you are a "former...

November 11 2018

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

Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)

22 “If people are fighting and hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely[e] but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever th...

November 11 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?

KJ21 And Moses said unto the people, “Fear ye not. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show to you today; for the Egyptians whom y...

November 11 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What is saving grace?

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Yes, we have to believe to be saved but why do some believe and others do not? What"s the usual response most unsaved make after sharing the plan of...

November 11 2018

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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

November 10 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is saving grace?

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John 6:28-29 Then they said unto Him, what shall we do that we might work the works of God. Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that...

November 10 2018

Comment by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why did Jesus say to the young man, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me"?

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James, When we examine the lives of bible characters, it is important that we don’t superimpose our knowledge and understanding of the entire New Testament....

November 10 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is saving grace?

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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 no wise cast out. Christ died for the sins of the whole...

November 10 2018

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

Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)

Why was Paul straining to get to heaven? (Philippians 3:14) Life in Christ involves a tension between two equal but contrasting truths. By faith, believers...

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