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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 are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  7. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  8. 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 Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can Christians be sensitive to Muslim/Islamic culture?

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The gospel of Jesus Christ is everywhere. All over the internet, TV, radio, and in my city, there's a house of worship on almost every thoroughfare. Anyone...

July 11 2018

Answer by michael ATKINS

What is the difference between hope and faith?

Hebrew 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The prophecy of Christ is our substance for the hope of...

July 11 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is a Pastor Emeritus?

July 11 2018

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What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?

July 11 2018

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Do eucharistic miracles really happen?

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You are saved in eternity, but if you sin, then your salvation is in danger or dispute. Mat. 24:13 "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be...

July 11 2018

Comment by Albert Ogier

What does it mean to be absent from the body?

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Just trying to point out that Paul uses a very similar phrase which cannot possibly have the meaning given in the comments. 2 Corinthians 5 has no mention at...

July 11 2018

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

Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?

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I try to lead Christ-centered life. Jesus never hated anyone. Oh, He pointed out sin and its consequences, but he did it through love; not shunning sinners...

July 11 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Do eucharistic miracles really happen?

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Salvation is not a process. You are saved in an instant in time--Romans 10:9-11. There is no fine print in those verses, such as "be baptized, take communion...

July 11 2018

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

What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?

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Terry, there is no reason for any church in the USA to rise up for any of the reasons you mentioned. Churches here are free to marry whom they choose; there...

July 11 2018

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

Who would've harmed Cain if God hadn’t put the mark on him?

In my opinion, Cain's words reflected the "intuitive" idea of blood-revenge, in which the taking of a human life was deemed serious enough (just by normal...

July 11 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

Ever since his rebellion against God (because of his desire to replace God as the supreme power in the universe) and his consequent expulsion from heaven,...

July 10 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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"The soul who sins shall die" (Ezekiel 18:20). "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul...

July 10 2018

Answer by Jack Croach

What is the difference between hope and faith?

This faith is a complete trust or confidence in something. Faith involves intellectual assent to a set of facts and trust in those facts. For example, we...

July 10 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Karen Burr

Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?

JW's do NOT believe that Jesus was born from Mary. They believe that Jesus is Michael the Angel that was sent down from Heaven. They also do not read the...

July 10 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Loretta Schrader

Will we eat food in heaven?

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I Love that !

July 10 2018

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

What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water?

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This is answered very well. I do think it’s misses one important point that sits underneath and drives some of your others. In the ancient world, the sea was...

July 10 2018

Comment by Penny G. Vera , PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.

Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?

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That is the truth, and I don't let anyone put sin back on me, the blood of Jesus Christ covered it all. Thank you

July 10 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the genetic fallacy?

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If the parents believe right, according to biblical truth, then they can teach their children biblical truth as soon as they are old enough to understand it....

July 10 2018

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

Does sinning make the devil stronger against God? I don’t understand the motivation of the devil. What if there were more people who died with sin than who r...

Mark 1:13

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Comment by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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I am having trouble believing the lake of fire is destruction of the soul because.; Rev.14:9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If...

July 10 2018

Comment by Amy Bell

What is the difference between hope and faith?

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They really go hand in hand... to have faith is truly believing that something exists, without a doubt (God), even though there is no physical proof.... and...

July 10 2018

Comment by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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Pss.16 [10] For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. I cannot find hades mentioned here I always...

July 10 2018

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

What is the difference between hope and faith?

As Hebrews 11:1 puts it, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hope is a wish or desire. Faith gives...

July 10 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Wanda Anthony

What is the difference between hope and faith?

1 Corinthians 13:13

July 10 2018 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

July 10 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?

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John, Yes, America WAS established based upon Christian values. The Pilgrims fled England due to religious persecution and came to America where freedom of...

July 10 2018

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What is the Hebrew Roots movement?

July 10 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why would Jesus tell the criminal, "...today you will be with Me in Paradise," when Jesus Himself ascended 40 days later?

Reading Luke 23:42-43 it seems that Jesus is telling the thief that on that very day, both of them will be in heaven together. However, three days later, in...

July 09 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rich Hazeltine

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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Regarding pacifism. It could be that what Jesus bought to the world is more radical than not responding in like manner. He demonstrated how radical in dying...

July 09 2018

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

Why would Jesus tell the criminal, "...today you will be with Me in Paradise," when Jesus Himself ascended 40 days later?

Some denominations that do not subscribe to a belief in an immediate post-death existence of the soul prior to the resurrection of the body at the close of...

July 09 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rich Hazeltine

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?

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The inference of this love for enemies would be a willingness to give up ones life for the enemies sake. Who would do that? Of course He did. So would I be...

July 09 2018

Comment by Jason Ikeme

What does the Bible say about burnout?

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Thanks Michael for the wise response and recommendations. It is a wake up call for me. I work in a hospital and do take up a lot of responsibilities in...

July 09 2018

Comment by Chris Heier , Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona

What does the Bible say about ambition?

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Thank you Michael, always spot on. James thank you for further insight, ambition is good as long as it is Christ like. Christ was zealous as was Paul, we...

July 09 2018

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Is creationism scientific?

July 09 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Is Judas Iscariot in Heaven or Hell?

The short answer is neither - Judas is not in hell or heaven. There is no Bible text indicating that he repented, that he asked for forgiveness or that he...

July 09 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rich Hazeltine

Who will occupy the Millennial Kingdom?

Some of us believe as Peter did (Acts: 2: 16: "But this is what has been spoken through the prophet Joel: 'In the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all...

July 09 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rich Hazeltine

Who is the false prophet of the end times?

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Could it be that the first beast, being from the sea indicates the nations and the second, from the earth indicates an Israeli?

July 09 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What does it mean to be absent from the body?

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Albert, Not sure why you are referencing 1 Cor 13. This chapter has nothing to do with the soul moving on into eternity when the physical body dies. 2 Cor 5...

July 09 2018

Comment by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

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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The ongoing Sanctifications process I speak of is the perfecting of the saints; the blood of Jesus was sufficient for all our sin and is the perfect blood...

July 09 2018

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

What values does a Christian family hold? (Joshua 24:15)

I think that, with respect to the question being asked, the wording of the cited verse from Joshua (Joshua 24:15) leaves out the most important part of the...

July 08 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is liberal Christian theology?

Liberal theology says, their is more than one way to be saved. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the father but by me....

July 08 2018 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Albert Ogier

What does it mean to be absent from the body?

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1 Corinthians 13 Paul talks about being absent from them but speaking as if he was present. This has nothing to do with being dead.

July 08 2018

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

What values does a Christian family hold? (Joshua 24:15)

What values does a Christian family hold? (Joshua 24:15) -- 15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom yo...

Joshua 24:23

July 08 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Trish Whitehouse

Is there a scriptural difference in age limitation for a man and woman to be married?

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The most important thing in any decision, large or small is that you are in the will of God. The question that is more important is whether or not it shows...

July 08 2018

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

Is Judas Iscariot in Heaven or Hell?

In his "high-priestly prayer" to God the Father recorded in John 17, Jesus Himself said specifically that none of the apostles had been lost, except for...

July 08 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Trish Whitehouse

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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Ongoing repentance is needed for spiritual life, and to further our intimacy with Christ and others. Our sin nature, as you said, is not done away with until...

July 08 2018

Comment by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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Ainsley, I agree, it is sad, but many people in the related sciences deny creation because of pressure from their piers and employers. The guy at California...

July 08 2018