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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. 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?
  7. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  8. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  9. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9
  10. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?


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Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

If homosexuality is a sin, why didn't Jesus ever mention it?

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John, Yes, God made the man but He never encourages anyone to do anything contrary to Scripture and Scripture clearly describes homosexuality as a sin, both...

September 24 2018

Answer by Ray Todd

If homosexuality is a sin, why didn't Jesus ever mention it?

Jesus was sent to minister ONLY to God's covenant people the Jews to fulfill said covenant made to Abraham. Since he was to minister only to the Jew they...

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What are the hidden things mentioned in Matthew 11:25?

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Is Jesus saying we have to pay tithe in Matthew 23:23?

September 24 2018

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Is it true when you are sick you are under a curse?

September 24 2018

Answer by Randall Tuura

Why are there so many books on how to pray if Jesus only gave his disciples one prayer model to pray?

The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. He said "After this manner therefore pray ye:" and the words of the "Lord's Prayer" follow. If the KJV...

September 24 2018 Follow Vote Up

Question by Gregory Jones

Why are there so many books on how to pray if Jesus only gave his disciples one prayer model to pray?

There are so many books on how to pray, what to pray, when to pray. I thought was supposed to be between you and God and be a sense of humility going to the ...

Matthew 6:9 - 13

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Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

How can I overcome having a critical spirit?

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By being careful what you say about people. The Lord can not only save your soul, but if you tell him that you have a critical spirit, he will delver you,...

September 24 2018

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

Is it wrong to read the Bible online?

In answer to your question, no! Not only do we read the bible from its leather and hard backs, but we can read it online (Internet), and other devices, as...

September 24 2018 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is following Christ so difficult?

September 24 2018

Answer by Joseph Yearwood , Retired Farmer

What does Job mean in 9:33, 33 "There is no arbiter between us, who might lay his hand on us both."

An arbiter is a person who is given absolute power to judge and rule over a dispute between two parties. Job says," There is no arbiter between us,who might...

September 24 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

What does Job mean in 9:33, 33 "There is no arbiter between us, who might lay his hand on us both."

Job 9:32-35 King James Version (KJV) 32 For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment. 33 Neither is th...

Job 9:32 - 35

September 24 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Do my believing parent who have passed away know that I am now a believer too?

My Bible based opinion is that the dead knows nothing (Ecclesiastes 9:5). The departed have no knowledge of what is going on under the sun (Ecclesiastes 9:6;...

September 24 2018 Follow Vote Up

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Question by Scott Paine

Why do young widows incur condemnation for wanting to get married?

It says elsewhere that widows are free to marry, so in First Timothy 5:12 why are they condemned for desiring to marry?

September 24 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Felix De Evangelist Itsuokor , A preacher of the gospel.

Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation?

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Dear Michael, am still very confused about the two witnesses. First, what are the two Olive trees and the two Candlesticks represents in the scriptures? Will...

September 24 2018

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

How can I become more like Christ?

By living for him daily, reading & studying the word, being faithful to him, and the church, and on top of that, love everybody.

September 24 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?

The question is about a Catechism, not about Scripture. Jesus actually gave us the perfect Catechism to remember [Matthew 22:36-40]. Love God with all you...

September 24 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?

September 24 2018

Answer by Joseph Grennell

Will Catholics go to heaven?

I have also left the Catholic Church after 50 years. I now belong to a Christian Fellowship which simply believes that Jesus died on the cross so that sin...

September 24 2018 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

If you have sex before marriage should you get re-baptized once you get married?

Let's clarify baptism. Baptism means to submerge or submerse with water. When you get baptised in water it is not for forgiveness of sin necessarily. It is a...

September 24 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by E Chiang

Why do English Bible translations say, "a child IS born" or "WILL BE born" in Isaiah 9:6 when the original Hebrew translation says, "WAS born" (happened already)?

Jewish rabbis claim the original Hebrew verb tense was in perfect (happened already), "....a child WAS born.....a son WAS given....." They claim that mode...

Isaiah 9:6

September 24 2018 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Comment 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?

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John, regarding your comment about Jesus kingdom not being of this world; what Jesus meant was that his kingdom was not a physical, material, geographical...

September 24 2018

Comment 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?

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John, I want us to be clear about the over arching principle of God’s character in dealing with all human beings, who are his prised creation. In Exodus...

September 24 2018

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

Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?

Here is a different perspective. As Christians we are called to be "in this world" but not "of this world". As such we are always to keep our allegiance to...

September 24 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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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To Adonai be the glory! Check out Dr. Michael Heiser. He is the academic editor for Logis Bible software and he covers this topic in extreme detail. Much,...

September 24 2018

Comment by Cannon Robinson

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

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This was spot on! Thank you for your diligence and focus. May God continue to use you. For you have truly blessed me.

September 24 2018

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

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

The context for this scene is in John 10:23-38, where the Jews surround him, attempting to verbally trap him. Jesus does not succumb to their taunts and...

September 24 2018 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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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The Hebrews were not polytheistic. The word elohim (god) didn’t mean to them what it means to us today (God). It simply meant they lived in the spiritual...

September 24 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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Interestingly, Psalms 82:6 is a verse the Mormons will use to prove that they, too, can become "gods." Hence their polytheistic worldview.

September 24 2018

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

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

Our enemy the devil wants us to camp down and stay focused on verses that might cast doubt on God’s continual love and faithfulness. He is trying to destroy...

September 24 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

Whenever we come across a verse we are puzzled about, it is really important to study and interpret the verse in its complete context. The referenced verse...

September 24 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Epps

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

Jesus is talking about the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Roman army that will surround it. One interesting fact is the insignia of an eagle on the...

September 24 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Where was Satan when God was creating the universe?

Nehemiah 9:6, "Thou even Thou art Lord Alone -Thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein,...

September 24 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

September 24 2018

Answer by Jerri Pineda

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

In Leviticus 18:22 says,”You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.” Romans 1:27 says,”Likewise also the men, leaving the natural...

September 24 2018 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jerri Pineda

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

In Leviticus 18:22 says,”You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.” Romans 1:27 says,”Likewise also the men, leaving the natural...

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Answer by gord chevy

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

Most of the responses to the original question are comprehensive, therefore, I can add little with the exception of the reminder, that the secular worldly...

September 24 2018 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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Danny, I totally agree with you. Until their hearts are opened because they truly seek a relationship with God through Jesus, they will continue to practice...

September 24 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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What really helped me grow spiritually by leaps and bounds was to immerse myself in Christian podcasts. I commute into Wash DC every day so I'm in the car...

September 24 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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When we trust Jesus as our savior, we are given His righteousness, and He will no longer impute sin to our account. Romans 4:6-8 John 3:18 We can no longer...

September 13 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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I totally agree Danny. All we need to know to preach the gospel is the gospel. The whole gospel of John is one great big tract. Ephesians 2:8-9 I have...

September 13 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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The truth is we al deserve to go to hell. But Jesus died for all sin so that any one could be saved just by believing on Him as the only way of salvation by...

September 13 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What will we be doing in heaven?

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None of the unrighteous will "benefit" from the resurrection. They will be judged according to their works and found to be lacking because your works cannot...

September 13 2018