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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
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  4. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
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Answer by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

Is there anything God cannot do?

This question is a variation of the atheists God paradox. If God can do anything can he create a rock He cannot lift and if He cannot lift it, it proves He...

May 28 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the Serenity Prayer?

May 28 2018

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

Is there anything God cannot do?

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Michael, This is a sound answer I would add only the perspective that God cannot lie because He is not only Holy but the creator who speaks things into...

May 27 2018

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

Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?

It is not all "condemnation" but; the condemnation that is there is instruction and admonishment for the purpose of; the reconciliation of mankind. So those...

May 27 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Southern Baptist Convention and what do Southern Baptists believe?

More and more the SBC is becoming Calvin churches rather than biblical churches. A great percentage of SBC church pastors are Calvinist's. They are right...

May 27 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leon Penny , Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in

How do we differentiate between our needs and wants before God?

A need is something that will honor God. Wants are things that we desire that give us self gratification. Example: let’s say you are a volunteer who provides...

May 27 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are intrusive thoughts sin? Are spontaneous violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts sin?

May 27 2018

Comment by Steve Friesen

Does God promote socialism in Acts 4:34-37 and other verses?

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I agree, Tim. I would add that this attitude of willingly helping those in need, which is the outcome of God’s Spirit living through us, can be practiced...

May 27 2018

Comment by Walter Zimmermann

What does it mean to 'spare the rod, spoil the child'?

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Discipline shows us our sin. The Gospel announces our salvation. The Holy Spirit leads us to faith in Jesus by the word and sacraments. "For by Grace are ye...

May 27 2018

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What does the Bible say about being a Christian husband?

May 27 2018

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

May 27 2018

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

May 27 2018

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Is monergism or synergism correct?

May 27 2018

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

Is God resting, and if he is, when will he awake?

Humans require sleep, but God does not. God never sleeps (Psalm 121:4). The statement of God resting on the seventh day of creation does not imply a state of...

May 27 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Is God resting, and if he is, when will he awake?

Humans require sleep, but God does not. God never sleeps (Psalm 121:4). The statement of God resting on the seventh day of creation does not imply a state of...

May 27 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brian David

What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people?

Maybe God loves to use His own word to continually remind us of His good story of restoration and redemption, and our calling to join Him in it. The author...

May 27 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally?

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The whole bible is God's word to all of us.The law was not given to anyone but Israel, but it is for everybody. When you say not all of the bible is written...

May 27 2018

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Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?

May 27 2018

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Are there different levels of Heaven?

May 26 2018

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How can I stop judging others?

May 26 2018

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, "Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down"?

Jesus made this remark in connection with the fact that His disciples were marveling at the magnificent buildings that were present in Jerusalem at the time....

May 26 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Suzanne O'Hara

Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

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Cindy - if you are able to read Hugo Rohland’s comments on Dec18, 2015 - I think he has covered your points etc very succinctly.

May 26 2018

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

Where is King David now?

I do not think anyone would be able to tell us theologically what really happens to the dead. The great preacher Solomon tells us, dust would go back to...

May 26 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Suzanne O'Hara

Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

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Don - if they are there - they will be without sting, poison or venom! They probably only need these things anyway to survive against predators on this...

May 26 2018

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Did Nazareth exist during the life of Jesus?

May 26 2018

Comment by Suzanne O'Hara

Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

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Thank you for your words of hope.

May 26 2018

Question by Jana Latham

What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?

Galatians 5:25

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you' a biblical statement?

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Obeying that law does not save us, but if we have trusted Jesus as the only way to be saved, then it is what we should do. We have to remember we are all...

May 26 2018

Comment by Elaine Myers

Is the original Bible still in existence?

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Glad I read this! Thanks

May 26 2018

Comment by Albert Ogier

How should a Christian view gun control?

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I believe that anyone wishing to own or drive a car must have a licence and insurance. This is accepted and in no way changes any ones rights. Gun control...

May 26 2018

Answer by A F

What was the significance of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples?

In those days, they had no sewers. Fecal matter from both animal and humans were everywhere on the ground. So feet were unsanitary, filthy, stinky-not like...

May 26 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?

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Deborah I also worked in a church office and the Food Pantry Ministry and experienced so often similar situations. One day before Christmas, delivering...

May 26 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God seem to care so much about sexual behavior?

Lots of reasons, but it is a fact that we pervert every thing God has given us for good, and turn it into evil. Many times adultery leads to divorce, not...

May 26 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Frederick Thomas , Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...

What does it mean to be praying in the Holy Spirit?

To Pray in the Spirit I will draw my answer from 2Pe 1:21 BSB For no prophecy was ever brought about through human initiative, but men spoke from God as they...

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Who were the Amalekites and where did they come from?

May 26 2018

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May 26 2018

Comment by Rich Hazeltine

Why was Saul allowed to continue to serve as king after he had been rejected by God and David had been anointed as king?

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Here's what I think: Israel to this day practices an unauthorized form of worship in spite of the rejection signified by the death of Jesus and the...

May 26 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are all sins equal to God?

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JD is right. One sin would send us to hell for ever because we did not receive the Gift of salvation by grace. Eternal life is not a reward, it is a Gift....

May 26 2018

Comment by Tim Holder

Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

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Cindy, you will not want to live next to me then. I have always taken care of many of God’s creatures. All my life. And they will be with me in heaven. The...

May 26 2018

Comment by Tim Holder

Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

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Just so you understand, I have used much time researching this question. I have looked at verses before and after every verse that proves all of creation...

May 26 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can a person be saved and not inherit the kingdom of God?

What Paul is saying is that it Is not our flesh that is saved. When we trust Jesus as our savior we are given the Holy Spirit who seals us for eternal life....

May 26 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tim Holder

Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

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Romans 8 is very clear. All of creation will be in heaven. There is no scripture that upholds the idea that only humans with souls will be in heaven. Romans...

May 26 2018

Answer by Derek Bullen , Retired minister of the Presbyterian Church of Australia

What did sacrifices have to do with the Lord’s appearing?

"Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." This statement comes...

May 26 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God let so much hate and murder go on when he commands us to love and be kind? Why does he not put his foot down and stop all these hateful and abusive people from continuing what they do?

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Tim, if you truly believe in the sovereignty of God, then what happens on Earth is God's absolute will. So all of the heinous crimes committed are God's...

May 26 2018

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What does the Bible mean when it refers to a remnant?

May 25 2018

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

What can I do to positively influence my adult daughter, who has no interest in God, to become a Christian?

With regard to your daughter's lack of interest in religious matters, I would have to agree with Mr. Oswin's discussion comment. Since you and your husband...

May 25 2018 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Are all sins equal to God?

Is one sin greater than another? Yes and no. No, because any unconfused, willing, and deliberate sin can lead to the same place. Sin is lawlessness - the...

May 25 2018 1 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What exactly is meant by "hands that shed innocent blood"?

I view Solomon as speaking in a legal sense here, rather than a spiritual sense. He is referring to taking the life of a person who has committed no offense...

May 25 2018 Follow Vote Up