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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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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why did God give us four Gospels?

I wrote a short story once upon a time. (Don't know what happened to it) that I believe does a good job of answering your question. The Four Characters in...

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Are we predestined to know Christ?

July 28 2018

Answer by Teresa Wiltz , Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian

Should a Christian consult horoscopes?

The Bible vs. Astrology/Horoscopes Leviticus 20:6, 27 ~ “I will set my face against anyone who turns to mediums and spiritists to prostitute themselves by...

July 28 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jeanne Ross

Who is the antichrist?

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Thank you, sir. Keep our eyes, hearts and minds focused on God, and the anti-christ identity is just not that important. If we stay in the Word, we have...

July 28 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between mercy and grace?

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God does not bestow His unmerited favor until we believe on Him as the only way of salvation by grace. We are not chosen to believe, but after we have...

July 28 2018

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What is the right religion for me?

July 28 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God test us?

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In the parable of the sower, the first one heard the word, but did not believe. The next one received the word and was saved, but never produced any fruit....

July 28 2018

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Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

July 28 2018

Comment by kenny lamm

Are we predestined to know Christ?

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Eccl 3-11 God has planted eternity in our hearts. My experience is, that is a predestined calling to Christ, what one does with it rests on the use of free...

July 28 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?

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Romans 11:6, Romans 4:5, and John 3:16 Refute everything false teachers say. They are trusting in their own works and self righteousness to be saved. Without...

July 28 2018

Answer by Chris Button , Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace

What is the difference between mercy and grace?

I look at grace and mercy as two sides of the same coin. I can't give you just the "heads" side without giving you the "tails" side as well. In the same way,...

July 28 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that God is with us?

July 28 2018

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What is the difference between tithes and offerings?

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What is the difference between reading and studying the Bible?

July 27 2018

Comment by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

Is there evidence that God answers prayer?

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I am absolutely DELIGHTED God has brought you two back together. When I was 30, I started wondering if I was ever going to meet anyone for me. 40, it seemed...

July 27 2018

Comment by Natalie Allen

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

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I’m not sure if you’re intentionally leaving out the instance where, in the wilderness, Satan offered Jesus the earthly kingdom, if only Jesus would bow down...

July 27 2018

Comment by Natalie Allen

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

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It’s amazing that the devil will fight for his life, while we humans are so complacent. We are fighting for our lives and most of us don’t even know it!!

July 27 2018

Comment by Paul Castellanos

Are we predestined to know Christ?

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This is one of the most challenging concepts and doctrines in the Bible. It is also one that divides us, sometimes irrevocably, to the grief of our Lord...

July 27 2018

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Why is it important to study eschatology?

July 27 2018

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Does God expect us to have blind faith?

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Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?

July 27 2018

Answer by Rena Brown

Is there evidence that God answers prayer?

God has answered many prayers for me. My husband and were separated and I prayed for reconciliation. He did not seem to want to come home, even telling me to...

July 27 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?

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Amen Nate, sound and BIBLICAL!

July 27 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we predestined to know Christ?

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Can anyone be saved? First John 2:2 And he is the propitiation of our sins, and not ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4 Who...

July 27 2018

Comment by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

Do Christians have to believe in Creationism?

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I find it interesting that the questioner asked if Christians have to believe in "Creationism" and not just do they have to believe in "Creation"....

July 27 2018

Comment by ken egan

What is Covenant Theology?

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Thanks for responding Jennifer. Grammatically you are correct. The point I was trying to make is that saving faith is a gift. We do not naturally possess it...

July 27 2018

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July 27 2018

Comment by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

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Dear readers, In my humble opinion, basically Satans are the fallen angels as taught to us by the church, our parents and forefathers. God had created them...

July 27 2018

Comment by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

Do Christians have to believe in Creationism?

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Danny, I understand the (obvious) frustration in your comment: atheism has become quite militant, and people are no longer just not accepting truth, but...

July 27 2018

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Comment by Brandon Gilbert

Do Christians have to believe in Creationism?

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Colossians 1:16 NLT [16] for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't...

July 27 2018

Comment by Nate Werner

Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?

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Please read John 6:44 and the surrounding text. If you believe that sinful man has the innate ability to come to God without God first regenerating his soul,...

July 27 2018

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

Where does faith come from?

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Grant, the reason a true believer says “yes’ and accepts God’s grace is because they have been persuaded by the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ (Romans...

July 27 2018

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Do Christians have to believe in Creationism?

It is vitally important to believe in Biblical Creationism because it gives a firm foundation for the rest of the Bible. One cannot compromise on this and if...

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What is the difference between God's "precepts" and "paths"?

July 27 2018

Answer by Michael Morgan , Child of God saved by Grace

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

Maybe my answer will be a bit simplistic, but I believe it is dead on. First, satan can not usurp God in any way. Next, I don’t find anywhere in the Word...

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Answer by Al Mark

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

Satan had become proud and arrogant and wanted praise which belonged only to God (Isa 14:13-14). He opposes God's purposes (Matt 16:23), but cannot destroy...

July 27 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John DiMura , Professional Musician

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

Well you could look at it this way. Satan is a Liar and the father of lies as our Lord put it. The ultimate liar believes his own lies. It’s too late for the...

July 27 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rich Hazeltine

Do Christians have to believe in Creationism?

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Lynn I suppose you know that when Paul wrote to Timothy that he was speaking about the Jewish scripture. Paul had no idea that at some point his writings...

July 27 2018

Answer by Anna beneElohim

What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?

As revealed by the Word of God, 'death' is being cut off from a relationship with one's father. Col 2:13; 2 Tim 1:10; Eph 2:1; Ro 6: …9For we know that since...

July 27 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What was Onan’s sin? (Genesis 38:8–10)

As I understand the customs of the time, when a married man died without having had children, his unmarried brother was obligated to marry his widow and have...

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