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  4. Was the Disciples Jesus chose known as the first Messianic Christians?
  5. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

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Matthias was chosen specifically to replace the ministry of Judas to fulfill prophecy that "‘May another take his place of leadership." Judas' ministry, like...

January 16 2019

Answer by Scott Ranck

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

The book of Acts, could rightfully be called "Acts of the Holy Spirit. The tenor of the book shows how the Spirit of God initiated all the moves. The Spirit...

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What is the mercy seat?

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What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?

January 16 2019

Answer by Theodore Behrens

Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?

The comma should be placed after the word today. Also Jesus was in the grave 3 days and 3 nights, which definitely is not Paradise.

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Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

When Jesus saw the weeping and wailing, he too wept openly. Jesus showed that he cares enough for us to weep with us in our sorrow.

January 16 2019 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

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If you look into 1Cor 15 you find that the only resurrection of the righteous dead between Christ’s and the resurrection spoken of in the chapter is this...

January 16 2019

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

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

What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8) 8 Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll— are they not in your record?

January 16 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard?

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Since the gift of God is eternal life, Romans 6:23, then as Ephesians 2:8-9 says, we have nothing to boast in. A person who becomes a believer on His death...

January 16 2019

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What is the meaning of the word "submitting" in Eph 5:21?

When we submit to God, we become more willing to obey his command to submit to others, that is to subordinate our rights to theirs.

January 16 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by kel gens

When should I pray to the Father, when should I be praying to the Son, when should I be praying to the Holy Spirit?

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Jesus specifically teaches and instructs us to pray to our Father (Matthew 6:9)

January 16 2019

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

When should I pray to the Father, when should I be praying to the Son, when should I be praying to the Holy Spirit?

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Pray to them at any time, there's no timeline. Just pray, without ceasing.

January 16 2019

Answer by Ron Ray

Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

I believe that the Bible does teach a pre-tribulation rapture. Several scriptural passages come to mind and the passages speak of the living believers being...

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Who is the false prophet of the end times?

January 15 2019

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Are Christians homophobic?

January 15 2019

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

What is the difference between the LORD'S face and His countenance in Numbers 6:24-27, which is known as the "priest's blessing"?

Without reference to any aspects of the Hebrew vocabulary or grammar used, I would say that (just in my opinion), the LORD making His face to shine upon and...

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What does the Bible say about resentment?

January 15 2019

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

January 15 2019

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Did David use his sinfulness from birth as an excuse for his later sins? (Psalm 51:5)

January 15 2019

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

What is the difference between the LORD'S face and His countenance in Numbers 6:24-27, which is known as the "priest's blessing"?

24 The Lord a bless you and b keep you; 25 the Lord c make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord d lift up his countenance 3 upo...

Numbers 6:24 - 27

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What does it mean that we are not to love the world?

January 15 2019

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

What is the mercy seat?

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From Every Stormy Wind That Blows 1 From ev'ry stormy wind that blows, from ev'ry swelling tide of woes, there is a calm, a sure retreat; 'tis found beneath...

January 15 2019

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

What is the mercy seat?

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From Every Stormy Wind That Blows 1 From ev'ry stormy wind that blows, from ev'ry swelling tide of woes, there is a calm, a sure retreat; 'tis found beneath...

January 15 2019

Comment by Jim Riddle , Old, tired, retired, fat, bald, gimpy and happy

What is the cause of all the anti-Semitism in the world?

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I agree; it's simply not loving your neighbor.

January 15 2019

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

What should we learn from Psalm 119?

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Michael, I like your 8 point list. I also found: 412 According to Thy Word Psalm 119 1 Cleansing v.9 2 Quickening (or Revival) vs.25:107 3 Strengthening v.28...

January 15 2019

Comment by brian larson

What does it mean in 1 Tim 4:1 that 'some will depart from faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits?'

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In two different churches I have personally seen men wander off into fables. I still cannot find the the word myth instead of fable in any manuscript I've...

January 15 2019

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Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?

January 15 2019

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?

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John, Regarding John as the author - the people of that day would have been well aware of who John was. He didn't have to reiterate that in Revelation. He...

January 15 2019

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If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?

January 15 2019

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If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?

January 15 2019

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What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people?

January 14 2019

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What does the Bible say about death?

January 14 2019

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

When should I pray to the Father, when should I be praying to the Son, when should I be praying to the Holy Spirit?

In my opinion, when we as Christians pray to any Person of the Trinity, we are praying to them all as the one God. We are also commanded to pray to God in...

January 14 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did David use his sinfulness from birth as an excuse for his later sins? (Psalm 51:5)

To me, David did not intend the acknowledgement of his innate sinfulness to be an excuse or a mitigating factor for his actions, but simply an expression of...

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What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

January 14 2019

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How should we be praying for our President?

A great question in this time of epidemic confusion and I humbly submit a few thoughts for your consideration. With all the noise one hears or reads these...

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Does the Bible teach geocentrism?

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Who is the man referred to as, "Jesus, who is also called Justus"?

January 14 2019

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Is God fair?

January 14 2019

Comment by Dorothy Mathieson

What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil?

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Much thank you Michael for this posting. It answers many, many, many questions other have asked me. Abundant blessings to you. God is so very, very GOOD. His...

January 14 2019

Comment by kel gens

What is the Logos?

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Strongs definition of logos, #3056. Something said (including the thought), a topic, also reasoning or motive, especially ( with the art. in John, ) the...

January 14 2019

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

Did David use his sinfulness from birth as an excuse for his later sins? (Psalm 51:5)

Did David use his sinfulness from birth as an excuse for his later sins? (Psalm 51:5) 5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother ...

January 14 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?

It is simple...with thanksgiving and prayer with patience. Remember, sometimes a no or no answer is God's will that is best for us even though we may not see...

January 14 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

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I never thought of it that way before, but now I can see how you can be right. By "irrelevantly" did you mean "irreverently"?

January 14 2019

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What does it mean to believe in the sanctity of life?

January 14 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How is the law our tutor to bring us to Christ?

Paul in Galatians 3 is talking about the role of the law. False teachers in Galatia were forcing circumcision on the new believers. For Paul such teaching...

January 13 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up