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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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What does the Bible say about angels?

June 11 2018

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Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in heaven?

June 11 2018

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What are the qualifications of elders and deacons?

June 11 2018

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How can we know what our vocation is?

June 11 2018

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

Why is there so much animal sacrifce in the Old Testament and how do we relate that message to our lives today?

The first animal sacrifice happened on the same day that Adam and Eve sinned. God had only given them one prohibition – do not eat from tree of the knowledge...

June 11 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

June 10 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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Compare First John 3:9 in the KJV to what ever version you have given. If says. Whosoever is born of God, doeth not commit sin, for His seed, (the Holy...

June 10 2018

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

What does David expect from God when he says, "Deal bountifully with Your servant" in Psalms 119, verse 17?

I think that the psalmist's emphasis here is on wanting to be given the maximum opportunity to serve God by being blessed by Him (with the added implication...

June 10 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

Christians who have died do not visit or communicate with those whom they have left behind on earth. When Christians on earth believe in or attempt such...

June 10 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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As Christians, we should live clean and honorable lives not because we want to be saved - we do it because we are saved: “For it is by grace you have been...

June 10 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is the meaning when Jesus said He gives His own new name to those who endure?

Biblical names indicate character and ownership, thus those who overcome sin are given the character of God and proclaimed as His special people, citizens of...

June 10 2018 5 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is creationism scientific?

June 10 2018

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

If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes?

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Thank you, James, thank you Amos and best wishes to David & his partner. God bless you & keep you.

June 10 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Just how narrow is the narrow gate?

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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Faith...

June 10 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

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First Thessalonians 5:2-4 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say piece and safety,...

June 10 2018

Comment by Dorothy Mathieson

When were Joseph and Mary considered married?

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I too agree with Michael's post. An angel was sent to both people, Mary and Joseph, so they personally, knew to marry. Marriage laws have certainly changed...

June 10 2018

Comment by Donald Abrahams

How can I take control of my thoughts?

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I don't think that this is a fair response, Unhealthy thoughts come from the enemy and he uses them to attack us in an attempt to bring us down. The truth is...

June 10 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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We should not be living in sexual immorality, but not living in it does not save us. If we were saved by what we do and how we live, we would be our own...

June 10 2018

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

What is the meaning when Jesus said He gives His own new name to those who endure?

In my opinion, the reference here in the statement of the risen, ascended, and glorified Christ to the church at Philadelphia is similar to the statement...

June 10 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billye Miles Seale

Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?

1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV: ”But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope...

June 10 2018 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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“The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. Do...

June 09 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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I do agree that baptizing babies is not scriptural and babies who died before the age of accountability probably are saved. (I'm saying 'probably' because I...

June 09 2018

Comment by michael ATKINS

What does it mean when God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil"?

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Satan had eaten from the tree before man, that's how God knew what the tree would do, so he forbade man to eat from it .

June 09 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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We are not made perfect in the flesh but only in the Spirit. Baptizing babies is not scriptural. Babies are saved until the age of accountability. But...

June 09 2018

Comment by michael ATKINS

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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The sin was gaining the knowledge of good and evil not disobedience Gen 3:22

June 09 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?

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That is what we should do if we walk in the Sprit. But not every one does. First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a over to Satan to kill the flesh so that His...

June 09 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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"You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matt 5:48). Dead to Sin, Alive to God "What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin...

June 09 2018

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Is 'idle hands are the devil's workshop' a biblical statement?

June 09 2018

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

Why did Miriam and Aaron become opposed to Moses’ Cushite wife? (Numbers 12:1)

My understanding is that the verse cited in the question is the only place in the Bible where Moses' Cushite wife is mentioned. She is apparently not...

June 09 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who / what were the Nephilim?

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Since angels can come in human form, when they came to get Lot out of the city, I believe the fallen angels can also come in human form. I do believe these...

June 09 2018

Comment by Rob Kearbey

What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?

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I’d like to suggest the following dealing with context and the Greek. 1 John 3:9 (SDABC7): Doth not commit sin. That is, he does not continue to sin, or he...

June 09 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

Yes. We are all born with a sinful nature from Adam. Jesus said ye must be born again to enter the kingdom of Heaven. How do we get born again? When we...

June 09 2018 5 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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If we could have lived without sin, then Jesus died for no reason. We all sin and come short of the glory of God. We are born sinners. John 3:18 He that...

June 09 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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Amen Linda; We are given a new nature through the Spirit when we believe the gospel of our salvation. Jesus blood sacrifice for all sin. But we still have...

June 09 2018

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

Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?

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Stephen, where does the New Testament teach we were commanded by Jesus or the Apostles to turn bread into Christ’s body and wine into His blood before...

June 09 2018

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What is the intermediate state?

June 09 2018

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What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?

June 09 2018

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

How can I forgive myself?

The issue of forgiveness begins with God. You see, he defined what sin was when he gave us the Ten Commandments. Then he told the Israelites how they could...

June 09 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

When Jesus said, "But you say 'Whoever says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God,"'" was He talking about monetary gain or spiritual gain?

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Great answer. I would add that the Mosaic law was quite clear that God expected to receive the tithe from the Israelites to fulfil their financial commitment...

June 09 2018

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

How can I discover my purpose in life?

God says in the Bible that he created human beings (Gen 1:26-27). It also says that God has plans for our lives (Jer 29:11), that his will for us is “good...

June 09 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

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All we have to do to be saved is believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. That Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again on the third day...

June 09 2018

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What is the gospel of inclusion?

June 09 2018

Answer by Matthew Andrew

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

John 14:6 is the reference place the Holy Spirit in me tells me to send and reference any/everyone who would ask this question. It is clearly stated, JESUS...

June 08 2018 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Urantia book?

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The Urantia Book is not meant or proposed to be a religious document. In fact, the book states that it is not intended to be used for such purposes. It does...

June 08 2018

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

Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

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Meghan, Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 ‘I will build my church’ therefore Peter did not build it. Jesus is the founder of the church and no one else (Ephesians...

June 08 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?

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Notice the difference between the KJV of First John 3:9 and the version that comes up when you put your cursor on it. It has a whole different meaning. That...

June 08 2018

Answer by Dorothy Mathieson

Do Christians believe in three gods?

At Sunday School, I learned in the Bible, how we humans were formed. “In the beginning....”Genesis 1:1-31. But the most important part being Genesis 1:26-28....

June 08 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up