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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How does the Lord "protect us from the evil one"? 2 Thessalonians 3:3
  3. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  4. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  5. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  6. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  7. Which Bible passages make it clear that there will be no new revelations after Jesus?
  8. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  9. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  10. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9


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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that the Lord is my Shepherd?

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The good news. John 6:39 Jesus has never lost one. Second Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God is sure, having this seal, (the Holy Spirit) The...

October 18 2018

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?

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Good question! First of all, you must tell Jesus that you're a sinner, confess/repent of all thy sins, and invite him in you heart. Plus he'll not only...

October 18 2018

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?

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I agree that there are no two separate ways unto righteousness— We look back to the cross and the Old Testament believers looked forward to the cross. The...

October 18 2018

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Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?

October 18 2018

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What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

October 18 2018

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What is Old Testament theology?

October 18 2018

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Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?

October 17 2018

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Why did God keep the burial place of Moses a secret?

October 17 2018

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?

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Chris,in the penultimate para, line three and four ,you wrote and I quote, 'True to that pattern, after being raised as a spirit, Jesus went to heaven...

October 17 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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Blessed co-heirs of eternal life, Would there be agreement that Psalm 82, and Psalm 89 are connected? Could the idea of a heavenly council be demonstrated by...

October 17 2018

Answer by gord chevy

What is Old Testament theology?

Short Answer: "O.T. Theology" is a made up idea originating in the minds of certain supposed scholarly men that were most probably non-believers. Satan is a...

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What is spiritual death?

October 17 2018

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What does the Bible say about laying of hands?

October 17 2018

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Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

October 17 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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It is not our sins that send us to hell. It is not believing Jesus paid for all of our sins so that we do not have to go to hell to pay for them. First John...

October 17 2018

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

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?

I accept that our conscience is a very handy compass on matters of right and wrong. Maybe the example used in the question, of killing, could be an extreme...

October 17 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom Lackey , Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland

What is a Christian worldview?

In my opinion, a Christian worldview is determined by and characterized by a belief that the Bible is absolutely true. Extremely important are the first...

October 17 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Dickson Ong

Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?

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Thanks for the good pointer to the Bible verse and the perspective to it. I am referring to my parent being on a different faith. My Dad's days are numbered...

October 17 2018

Comment by Barbara Wallace

Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?

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Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve YEHOVAH, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the elohim which your fathers served that were on...

October 17 2018

Answer by gord chevy

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? It is simply and only an acknowledgement that only reborn believers can approach the throne of God. In other words,...

October 17 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Katie Musser

How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?

Let me start by saying I am not theological scholar or Bible teacher but I do believe I have the gift of encouragement and have a passion to share the gospel...

October 17 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Elizabeth Clevenger

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

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The Bible states that it's the EVIDENCE of the holy ghost. And if you don't have the EVIDENCE of something then you don't have it. I mean I can say I'm a...

October 17 2018

Comment by Brian Ansell , Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i

Why is corporate worship important?

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If god exists and is everywhere, then anyone who wants to speak with god can do so at any time and any place. Places of worship are for people who wish to...

October 16 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does God see me in Christ?

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John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me, will come to me, and all that come to me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:39 Jesus has never lost one. Once we...

October 16 2018

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

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

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Every person belongs to God’s human family and he is their Father. However, only those people who come to faith in Jesus are born again and become adopted...

October 16 2018

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

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

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Cindy, In the story of the Prodigal Son, the one who rebelled against his father was still his son. All human beings have rebelled against God, their Father....

October 16 2018

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

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

I am a Catholic. And the honest answer is Yes, Catholics are guilty of worshipping idols. Often, I worry about finances, putting worldly goods ahead of...

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What should we learn from the tribe of Dan?

October 16 2018

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What is the significance of the Greek Empire in biblical history?

October 16 2018

Answer by Jonathon Kerkhoff

What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?

I agree with Galen's answer. Sadly, since mankind has not changed in the millennia since this was written the issues of Joel's day to this day are still the...

October 16 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?

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I refer to the statement of Rev Houdmann in his write up (quote) When Adam and Eve sinned, animals were killed by God to provide clothing for them (Genesis...

October 16 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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Grant, All human beings are God's creation but not all human beings are sons and daughters of God. That implies being adopted into the family of God and...

October 16 2018

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

Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?

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Each time Peter declared his love for our Lord, He (our Lord) entrusted with him (Peter) one responsibility each; these three responsibilities are different...

October 16 2018

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

What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?

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We can say very well BCE is Before Christian Era and CE is Christian Era. When they say BCE is Before Common Era and CE is Common Era they have to explain...

October 16 2018

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

Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?

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A harlot is a prostitute. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was not a prostitute. She had absolutely nothing to do with people praying to her. She never claimed she...

October 16 2018

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

Why is corporate worship important?

Corporate worship does not necessarily mean attending an organized church. If one is in a regular fellowship of believers in someone's home, that satisfies a...

October 16 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How could the sun stop (Joshua 10:13-14)? Wouldn't the earth have had to stop, instead, and everything go flying off?

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The Book of Jasher is also mentioned in 2 Samuel 1:18-27. In addition, there are other Hebrew works that are mentioned in the Bible that God directed or...

October 16 2018

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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?

October 16 2018

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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?

October 16 2018

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

Was Paul the apostle really converted?

I think that that question is answered in three ways: in passages from Paul's own writings (such as 1 Corinthians 15:3-11 and 2 Corinthians 11:22-12:10) that...

October 16 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kwame Adu

Why do so many of us still struggle with temptation and desires to sin if we're not controlled by our sinful nature anymore?

To answer this we must know that there are two things involved. Sinful Nature and Sinful habit. When one gets born again, the sinful Nature is cleansed or...

October 16 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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God will never “give us” the sinful desires of our hearts. We indulge those sinful desires by choosing how we will use the resources (money) God has “...

October 16 2018

Answer by Kwame Adu

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?

In the world, there is a saying that 'Ignorance of the law is no excuse' This is also applicable when it comes to the Bible. God has given us a moral compass...

October 16 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?

The bible clearly says murderers will not inherit the kingdom of God. If you commit suicide, is it not murdering yourself? Yes or No? 1st Corinthians 6: 9...

October 16 2018 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Larry Wiseman , A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.

How does a person ask God in faith without doubting?

Any time I have a bible question I always ask, "Does the bible answer the question itself first?" This one is easy. 1John 5:14-15: Now this is the confidence...

October 16 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?

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The reason I say the Mary they pray to is a harlot, is because they call her the mother of God. Mary was the earthly mother of Jesus, a sinner just like the...

October 16 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how HE said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13...

October 16 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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Galatians 5:4 Christ has become of no effect , unto you who are justified by the law, you have fallen from grace. The truth is, we can not fall from grace....

October 16 2018

Comment by Alyssa Degen

What should we learn from the life of John the Apostle?

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We can learn from John's life because he was a servant of the Lord and he always followed the Lord no matter what. He was caring for the Lord and he would do...

October 16 2018