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  1. What is the significance of God the Father Jehovah being repeatedly (many times) referred to as 'the living God' in Scripture?
  2. What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?
  3. Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
  4. When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
  5. What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?
  6. When did the Catholic Church evolve?
  7. Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)
  8. What are the roles of the Trinity?


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Comment by Danny Payne

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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Will do, thanks!

October 21 2018

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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?

October 21 2018

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

Should a Christian listen to secular music?

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Chris, Excellent answer! Satan is very, very cunning and sneaky in all of his endeavors and he definitely uses music and lyrics to cunningly deceive untold...

October 21 2018

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Does the Bible teach that there is a gift of celibacy?

October 21 2018

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

What does it mean to be skilled in the word of God?

"Unskillful" as used in the King James Version translation of Hebrews 5:13 (as found at http://www.biblehub.com) means "inexperienced" or "unfamiliar" with...

October 21 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible mean when it speaks of strong meat?

"Strong meat" is the wording used in Hebrews 5:14 of the King James Version of the Bible, and reflects the English language as spoken at that time (that is,...

October 21 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse?

Because our King Jesus came as a humble servant to the poor, meek, and a humbled people and to fulfill prophsey written about him doing so. But when our Lord...

October 21 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michael Davis , Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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It is interesting that you assume I am going to hell. Many Protestants do, although I used to be a Baptist pastor. It is also interesting that you quote a...

October 21 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did God tell Hosea to marry a prostitute?

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As a nation Israel rejected Jesus as their savior and trusted in their works of keeping the law to save them. During the tribulation there will be 12,000...

October 21 2018

Answer by n.l. pearson , bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

Isaiah tells us that Christ was wounded (understood) for our transgressions, crushed/bruised (understood) for our iniquities, on Him was the chastisement...

October 21 2018 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?

October 20 2018

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What does the Bible say about Christian liberty?

October 20 2018

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

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

I think that, in the context of the specific passage from Isaiah cited in the question (which speaks prophetically of Jesus (as the suffering Servant) being...

October 20 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Eldon MavBeth

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

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People die from diseases even though the Bible says "By His stripes we are healed", because of unbelief or doubt. The Bible also says our sins are removed as...

October 20 2018

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

Why does this genealogy give Jabez extra attention? (1 Chronicles 4:9–10)

Why does this genealogy give Jabez extra attention? (1 Chronicles 4:9–10) 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, sa...

October 20 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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The point Jesus was making is that in their own Scriptures (the OT), others besides God Himself were called "gods" because of their authority. Jesus goes on...

October 20 2018

Comment by Rich Hazeltine

Why is church attendance important?

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I think the concept of church attendance is indicative of or a symptom of our failure to understand what kind of people we are supposed to be after...

October 20 2018

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

Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?

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This 'we must also try to live a certain way' is the most destructive teaching to the gospel that exists. I guess it's only right to allow all respectful...

October 20 2018

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

Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?

Many believers speak of sinning as something we "do." People, saved or not, are sinners before we are ever capable of "doing" anything. "Behold, I was...

October 20 2018 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

I have read all the wonderful answers and responses. Some of them say the same thing, just in a slightly different way. Everyone has their own opinion and it...

October 20 2018 29 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does a person live in humility?

If we claim to be Christians, that is followers of Jesus, then we need to examine the life of Christ in order to learn how to be humble. Philippians 2:5-8...

October 20 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Where does the Old Testament refer to the Second Coming?

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Wonderful! Thank you. There should be more talk about this Long Awaited event.

October 20 2018

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

Does God expect all of us to have children?

I believe God gives us his answer in Exodus 20:5-6 “...I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third...

October 20 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Edward Sinclair

What does the Bible mean when it says; "touch not my anointed ones"?

It is my belief that once we are filled with the Holy Spirit of promise that we become anointed. (Luke4:18)(John 14:16) That the anointed word of God abides...

October 20 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lin Taft

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

I'm a disciple. Have you ever felt dry and 'out of it'? I have, and it's usually a result of me not praying, not studying the word, not listening to the Holy...

October 20 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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Since Rev 17 clearly discriminates between Mystery Babylon and the 10-horned beast, Babylon can't be a basis for the beast. The lion, bear and leopard...

October 20 2018

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Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?

October 20 2018

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Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?

October 20 2018

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What is eternal death?

October 20 2018

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

How young is too young to be in a romantic relationship?

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James, I applaud your fidelity and devotion to your marriage. Too bad you are the exception rather than the rule. I work in a retirement community church as...

October 20 2018

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

If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes?

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Marriage is a legal condition and not a religious one. The requirement for "becoming one flesh" is the act of intercourse, at least I could not find any...

October 20 2018

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Thank you Cindy! That is helpful although I think I may still be missing the argument then... Is MacArthur saying that Jesus’ argument is ‘hey, I am a god...

October 20 2018

Comment by Danny Payne

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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FYI, the NIV translation even changed the word from mountains to hills to fit this teaching. The actual translation is mountains, not hills as in the 7 hills...

October 20 2018

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?

How do humans even know there is a word called sin, and what that word means? The way we know is because the Bible says there is. Genesis 4:6-7), God uses...

October 20 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Payne

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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I see what you mean, and had thought about Egypt ruling over the people, and not the land. You can take a stand that the Lord's importance was more with His...

October 20 2018

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Where in the Bible does it say that Satan targets new Christians?

A great question in our time of epidemic nonsensical confusion and I humbly submit the parable of the sower found in Matthew for your consideration. (Matthew...

October 20 2018 Follow Vote Up

Question by Gregory Jones

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

About 3 years ago I was spiritually healed.

Isaiah 53:5

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why was Jesus in the tomb for three days? Matthew 28:1-10

The Bible doesn’t say anywhere that Jesus was in the tomb “three days and three nights.” Jesus told the disciples that the Son of Man will “be three days and...

October 20 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?

Revelation 6 begins with the vision of The 4 Horsemen of The Apocalypse. These symbols represent forms of spiritual warfare which the Christian Church is...

October 20 2018 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did Caleb ask for land if his tribe (Judah) had already received land? (14:12)

October 19 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Idolatry has several meanings in scripture. Paul said coveting is idolatry. But, the worst form of idolatry is believing in any thing else to save us than...

October 19 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Gerritt, I'm going to quote from the MacArthur Study Bible (a really good resource with a ton of footnotes): "Jesus' argument is that this psalm proves that...

October 19 2018

Comment by Graham Ries

Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?

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It really saddens me when people say things like, "Oh I think we give the devil too much credit!" They then go on to say that the reason that they sinned or...

October 19 2018