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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
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Comment by Steve Schneider , Deacon in The Lord's Church

Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Mr. Meluleki Maphosa (Amateur Bible Student), it is interesting that you narrow down this very complex discussion to 2 questions. Do you have scripture to...

May 06 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about holiness? What does it mean to be holy?

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We never become Holy in this life. If we could Jesus died in vain. We are saved and given the Holy Spirit when we believe the gospel. First Corinthians...

May 06 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about holiness? What does it mean to be holy?

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We are not Holy, only the Spirit of God that lives in the believer is Holy. First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doeth not commit sin, for His seed (the...

May 06 2018

Answer by Noah Hinson , Bible nerd and ex student of the occult and alchemy.

Who is Satan?

Satan is a Hebrew word that means, "The accuser" or "The Prosecutor". Satan isn't a name, rather it is a title. Although many would disagree, the Bible never...

May 06 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Yolanda Marshall

What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?

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Andy, I don’t know if you’ve heard of it or not but there’s a Christian documentary out called “Is Genesis History?” and it’s FABULOUS! Answers a lot of...

May 06 2018

Answer by Noah Hinson , Bible nerd and ex student of the occult and alchemy.

Why is it that Jesus' disciples and other early Christians were also killed after Jesus was crucified, eg John, Stephen, James, and others?

Many of the early church died for their faith. They were intensely persecuted until Constantine became a Christian and then the church became more orderly...

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Answer by Noah Hinson , Bible nerd and ex student of the occult and alchemy.

Does the Bible mention alchemy?

First of all, what is alchemy? Alchemy is a spiritual and mystical precursor to modern chemistry. It sought to transform lead into gold. Not only that, but...

May 06 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about hentai? Is looking at hentai / cartoon porn a sin?

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I totally agree Jenifer. Just because a believer is living in sin does not mean they are not saved. If we were saved by how we live and what we do, we would...

May 06 2018

Question by Gregory Jones

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?"?

In this passage is Jesus talking about two sinners and is the ditch hell?

Luke 6:39

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What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?

May 06 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Were Adam and Eve saved? How many children did Adam and Eve have? When were Adam and Eve created?

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John, There's nowhere in the Bible, nor did I ever say, that anyone is ever saved because their parents were saved. Did Adam and Eve sin? Yes, they did....

May 06 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about healing?

When sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, so did sickness and death. We live in a fallen world. So all men die. Some from sickness and some from old...

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Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?

May 06 2018

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What is baptism for the dead?

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May 06 2018

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

How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?

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Was it possible for Jairus’ daughter to be present in two places simultaneously, i.e. present in her body while also present in her spirit which had departed...

May 06 2018

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

Were Adam and Eve saved? How many children did Adam and Eve have? When were Adam and Eve created?

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Cindy, from your second May 12 response, about Adam and Eve being saved, your logic would then assume that everyone who was ever spawned by them were/are...

May 06 2018

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What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

May 05 2018

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What is a Christian couple allowed to do in sex?

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What does it mean to be in the presence of God?

May 05 2018

Answer by Carl Broggi

Did anyone in the Bible (besides Jesus) ever heal a blind person?

Concerning the Messiah's role as healer it was clearly prophesied in passages like Isaiah 35:5-6: “Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears...

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Answer by Henry Duodu

What should I be looking for in a husband?

The Holy Bible states in Prov. 20:6: Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? The first thing every woman must...

May 05 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE

What can we learn from the thief on the cross?

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If ones Spirit is not “aware” after death then who exactly did Jesus’ Spirit descend to proclaim the gospel to, who were the imprisoned spirits??

May 05 2018

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

How can parents prepare their children to impact the world? (Proverbs 22:6)

Your children as they grow older will be subjected to many anti-biblical opinions which we need to prepare them to be able to answer correctly and in a...

May 05 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the human soul?

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If Matthew 10:28 said ‘Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to “kill” both soul and body in...

May 05 2018

Comment by Kenneth Heck

How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?

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When is sleep only sleep, and when is it a euphemism for death? There are plenty of instances of both usages in the bible. The context is decisive. Why would...

May 05 2018

Answer by Marvin Reynolds , Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital

How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?

This is Jesus the Son of God who has direct contact with his Father God in this case and the wording in the original text is "Sleep" not death making what...

May 05 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jenni Allnutt

How can parents prepare their children to impact the world? (Proverbs 22:6)

Scripture encourages us to be salt and light. From an early age, encourage your children, with your guidance, to volunteer in the world around them. My...

May 05 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gabrielle Haynes

What does it mean that we are not to cause others to stumble?

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Hi Michael! Wondering what responsibility women have for helping their brothers in Christ not stumble in lust. Specifically, my daughter's attempt to dress...

May 05 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the human soul?

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Interesting discussion. A few points: 'Destroy' in Matt 10:28 does mean 'To destroy utterly' in the Greek, and refers to complete destruction....

May 05 2018

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

What is the human soul?

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Kel, since they can only kill the body and not the soul means only the body is mortal and not the soul. Furthermore, Matthew 10:28 does not say we are to...

May 05 2018

Comment by Sharon Herrington

How does acquiring the latest technological advances affect our lives spiritually?

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Yes this response is true. I use electronic technology to encourage others spiritually, to witness to others and to memorize Scripture and to learn from...

May 05 2018

Comment by Blue Bubbles

What does it mean when last night I was crying uncontrollably while praying to God?

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I cried too. And I am very confused because I had never been religious, i have never prayed out or spoken what's inside my heart (forgive me i'm trying to...

May 05 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the human soul?

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Ken, When Jesus said to fear the one who can kill the body AND the soul, He, of course, was referencing Himself. The destruction of the soul is synonymous...

May 04 2018

Answer by Olusegun Afolabi

How can the love of leading people to Christ make me lose my entire family?

Leading people to Christ could take different forms, such as evangelism, preaching, and educating people about scripture and Christians. The questions...

May 04 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?

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Actually, God formed Adam out of dust and “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature” (Gen 2:7). God did the same...

May 04 2018

Answer by Ed Besselman

How can I quit my addiction to smoking?

One of the best pieces of advice about quitting smoking is... Put your Bible on top of your pack of cigarettes. When you want to smoke, you have to pick up...

May 04 2018 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scripture Guide , Evangelist Remolded by the Potter to share the Living Gospel

How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?

For the maid is not dead, but sleepeth: She was really dead; and Christ signifies as much, when he says, she "sleepeth"; a phrase that is often used in...

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?

May 04 2018

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

Is it God's will when a small child dies?

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Tim, as a rule I really enjoy your responses. They are respectfully written, full with Biblical truths. I must respectfully differ with you on this answer....

May 04 2018

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

How can the love of leading people to Christ make me lose my entire family?

Thank you so much for this timely question! It truly tells us of our interpersonal relationships with our families. We should remember; just because we have...

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What was the 'spirit of prostitution' in Hosea 4:12?

May 04 2018

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Why did God tell Hosea to marry a prostitute?

May 04 2018

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Are the statues of the Virgin Mary crying real?

May 04 2018

Answer by jerry brownlee

How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?

Mankind was created a soul and given a body. The soul does not sleep, only the body. At death the soul leaves the body and goes to it's destination, while...

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

Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

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When we offer correction to sin with love and the saving grace of Jesus Christ, we have done what Jesus would have done. If the sinner does not heed our...

May 04 2018

Comment by Ronnie Russell

How often should a married couple have sex?

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The two areas that can and will spell disaster in a marriage is money and sex. Money when there is not enough of it, or there is no shared agreement on how...

May 04 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How young is too young to be in a romantic relationship?

My wife and I were high school sweethearts. She was a freshman and I was a sophomore when we started dating. We got married when she graduated in 1959. She...

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