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

Do we have guardian angels?

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Let us remember Matthew 26:53, "Or do you think I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide me with more than twelve legions of angels?"... that's a...

September 11 2018

Question by Anonymous
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Why do these Scriptures indicate that God intends to leave us alone at some point?

Both of these Scriptures (First book same chapter of both Old and New Testaments): "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee ... for I will not lea...

Matthew 28:15

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Westboro Baptist Church?

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I have to disagree with the statement that we are chosen by God to be saved. When we trust Jesus as our savior we are chosen in Him before the foundation of...

September 11 2018

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

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

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Grant, your first statement bears repeating. "What this question is really asking is, 'If God is in control why does he allow evil to exist?' The answer is...

September 11 2018

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is Taize worship, and is it biblical?

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Good explanation of Taize generally. However, I note that some Taize songs have made it into modern song books - and can be the source of great blessing....

September 11 2018

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

Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?

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I don't think it was a "curse" b/c what Noah said is more like a father's prophecy about his children and grandchildren.

September 11 2018

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Has God broken His covenant with man, that He shall never again flood the earth? Why are many people dying because of floods all over the world today?

September 10 2018

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What is the prophetic significance of the fall feasts in the Old Testament?

September 10 2018

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What is biblical hermeneutics?

September 10 2018

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

Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?

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Danny, I totally agree with what you are saying, and I thought that I had adequately expressed that in my response, and also made clear that (in my view) the...

September 10 2018

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the Jezebel spirit?

The Jezebel Spirit is best illustrated by the special features that we can identify in the story of Jezebel in the Book of 1 Kings 16 going forward. She...

September 10 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?

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With due respect Tim, I wouldn't suggest going to a funeral to witness. The purpose for attending a funeral is to show support and offer condolence for the...

September 10 2018

Comment by Casey Mink

Does a person exercise "free will" to receive Christ before becoming a Christian?

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Thank you both. I used to argue the same thing as Anthony & it is definitely more appealing to my human mind. However, JD Abshire, I think your scripture...

September 10 2018

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

What does it mean to sow to the spirit?

In these words (found in Galatians 6:8), Paul is using an agricultural metaphor to describe Christians sowing (planting) "good seed" by allowing their...

September 10 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

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

Jesus was quoting Psalms 82:6, in which the psalmist wrote in verses 2 through 6 of God speaking to humanity, and comparing the power that He had given to...

September 10 2018 13 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?

September 10 2018

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Does a person exercise "free will" to receive Christ before becoming a Christian?

September 10 2018

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

Who else was on earth, when Cain talked about other people?

Cain is subsequently noted -- just two verses later -- as acquiring a wife and children, although the Biblical account to that point did not specifically...

September 10 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean to sow to the spirit?

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Comment by Lin Taft

What does the Bible say about soul ties?

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Let's see, although we think and reason with our brains, our souls play a role in our thinking also because our memories, imaginations, feelings and...

September 10 2018

Comment by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?

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God allowed Satan to trouble Job.[Job 1:12 & 2::6] God sends a bad spirit to be with Saul the First King of Israel.[ I Samuel 16.14] These are two other...

September 10 2018

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

Is belief in God a virus?

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WOW! Great answer. I want to believe that every believer who really understands the bible, the story of us and the Creator, our holy Father, will vote up...

September 10 2018

Question by Raynes Primm

Who else was on earth, when Cain talked about other people?

Genesis 4:15

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

In what way was the land flowing with milk and honey? (Deuteronomy 26:9)

This phrase is a figure of speech, picture language, to illustrate God's love lavished upon his people. Milk and honey were prised possessions in the ancient...

September 10 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

What this question is really asking is, "If God is in control why does he allow evil to exist"? The answer is that sovereignty will not usurp free will until...

September 10 2018 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Laurie Johnson

What does it mean that the stones will cry out if others keep silent?

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I ABSOLUTELY AND TRULY BELIEVE YOU TO BE CORRECT.

September 10 2018

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Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?

September 09 2018

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

Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?

I would say that it would depend on the relationship that the Christian had with the deceased during the deceased's life. The time for the Christian to have...

September 09 2018 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Toby Wooster

Are Christians 'little gods'?

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We have become joint heirs with Christ. (Romans 8:17) Receiving the Spirit of adoption by which we cry, Abba! Father! (Rom 8:15) The Spirit Himself bears...

September 09 2018

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Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?

September 09 2018

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

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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Agreed 100 0/0! It is ALL GRACE. People just find it too good to be true!! But, Jesus said, "It is Finished!" Only Believe!

September 09 2018

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What is nihilism?

September 08 2018

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

Where were Sodom and Gomorrah?

My understanding is that the Biblical narrative, in combination with modern-day archaeological evidence, indicate Sodom and Gomorrah as having been located...

September 08 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marshal Immanuel

Why did Jesus tell the recently healed blind man not to return to the village in Mark 8:26?

Mark 8:26 says that Jesus sent the man whom He healed from his physical (and spiritual too) blindness, to his home but not to go through (or take route...

September 08 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does the Bible teach the celibacy of priests?

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The Catholic Church requires priests to be celibate. This requirement is known well in advance of the decision to become a Catholic Priest or nun. No one...

September 08 2018

Comment by Gene Coleman

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

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Ron, some say birds of feather stick together and my Bible says do not forsake assembly. Doesn’t yours say same thing? Why is assembly important? As we walk...

September 08 2018

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What does the Bible say about shunning?

September 08 2018

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Why is encouragement so important according to the Bible?

September 08 2018

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What does the Bible say about death?

September 08 2018

Answer by Evan Doan

Was Noah's Ark found by Ron Wyatt? Is there any proof of this?

“Proof” is a strong word. Is there any empirical proof? No, and neither should one expect such proof to be attainable, not for wood covered in pitch to...

September 08 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donald F Brown

Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?

I have studied this "koine" Greek word for more years than I care to admit as I prepare a manuscript for publication. In my study and research I have come to...

September 08 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marvin Reynolds , Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital

Why did Barzillai forego the king’s favor? (2 Samuel 19:34–37)

Can't but wonder where this name occurred from. It applies today in South America where I have been 3 times and is a very mixed area with a certain amount of...

September 08 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Marvin Reynolds , Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital

Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?

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Names are related to God not your self. Hence if you read the changes of names in the Bible the issue is this: You have ceased being in Satan's yard and the...

September 08 2018

Comment by Gene Coleman

How is the Holy Spirit like a fire?

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Salem Markus Purba, as I read scripture references you reported, I don’t get the exact same understandings. We can agree “spirits” can be both good and evil,...

September 08 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is Jesus saying when he says about the last days, "Woe to those who are pregnant and nursing in those days," and to pray that their flight is not in the winter or on the Sabbath?

Reading Matthew 24:20 it’s easy to see why fleeing while pregnant or in the winter would be less than desirable. Being homeless is never easy, but it's...

September 08 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?

To better understand what is going on here, we need to go back and read starting with Luke 17:20, where Jesus is teaching the end of this world events and...

September 07 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up