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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)
  4. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  5. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  6. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?


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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?

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This article is deeply insightful. I support the conclusion by Michael.

April 30 2018

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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?

April 30 2018

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

Why wouldn't or couldn’t Shechem propose marriage himself? ( Genesis 34:4)

Despite the fact that Shechem had already forcibly raped Jacob's daughter Dinah (Genesis 34:2), he was apparently still observing the customs of that time...

April 30 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What was Jesus saying when he said, "They devour widows' houses"?

in speaking of the scribes "devouring widows' houses", Jesus was condemning the greedy, predatory way in which the scribes and other members of the Jewish...

April 30 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer by B H Bell

What does the Bible say about war?

In Matthew 24:6, Jesus spoke these words to his disciples- "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things...

April 30 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?

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The only people who can stone people are heartless people. I couldn't stone anybody in any case regardless of who told me to do it. I could never throw a...

April 30 2018

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

Does the Bible say "come as you are"?

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Not everybody has a night life to leave behind. The gist of your comment is that we don't get "cleaned up" until we come to Jesus. Some people have never...

April 30 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is the significance of the number 12 in scripture?

Number 12 in the Bible represents leadership of the church. There were 12 patriarchs from Seth to Noah, then 12 from Shem to Jacob. Twelve spies led the way...

April 30 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Will the Roman Catholic institution go through the tribulation?

The short answer is yes. But to better answer the question, it would be useful to point out that Bible scholars, as well as Protestant Reformers like John...

April 30 2018 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

I would say that Jesus' reference to Jairus' daughter sleeping was in the same sense as when He referred in John's gospel to Lazarus as sleeping (John...

April 30 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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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It isn't quite clear what happened with the girl since it was her "spirit," not her soul that returned to her. Death is defined as the separation of the soul...

April 30 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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Luke 8:55 NASB says 'And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat.' It is evident she was...

April 29 2018

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is Tenebrae? What is a Tenebrae service?

The Tenebrae, meaning 'Shadows,' is a Catholic service dating back to the 7th century performed during the last three days of the Catholic Holy Week (the...

April 29 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is Tenebrae? What is a Tenebrae service?

The Tenebrae, meaning 'Shadows,' is a Catholic service dating back to the 7th century performed during the last three days of the Catholic Holy Week (the...

April 29 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Can women serve as deacons in the church?

April 29 2018

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What is a Christian couple allowed to do in sex?

April 29 2018

Answer by Philip Davies

How is Jesus our Sabbath Rest?

The Sabbath was a rest from working. Those who trust Jesus have rested from working for their salvation. Jesus has done this for them. Regards Phil

April 29 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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This is an interesting response. One weakness may be that the Assyrian empire never ruled over the state of Judah and its capital Jerusalem, as did all the...

April 29 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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I believe the initial report of Mark 5:35 of the girl's death was false. She was actually only in a coma, as asserted by Christ in 5:39. The difference...

April 29 2018

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

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

Proverbs 22:6 6Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Proverbs 22:6

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Which is correct? "IF you believe, THEN you are saved" or "You're saved! Believe it!"!"

April 29 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Will good training guarantee that children will not rebel?

The Bible contains many stories of children who despite their good training they rebelled. God was the father of the first couple and they rebelled anyway...

April 28 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

What year was Jesus Christ born?

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I always thought that BC meant Before Christ and AD meant After Death of Christ

April 28 2018

Answer 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"?

Jesus was speaking about death as a rest in sleep – just as many other Bible texts that describes the first death as a sleep (John 11:11-14). The Bible often...

April 28 2018 3 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michaael Arch

Will I be fat in heaven?

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Nobody will care if you are fat or thin in heaven because such silly earthly judgemental considerations will mean nothing. H R Bendelow

April 28 2018

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

Will good training guarantee that children will not rebel?

Proverbs 22:6 King James Version (KJV) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

April 28 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Will I be fat in heaven?

The question " will I be fat in heaven?" is a simple, innocent question to understand something vague and unconfirmed structure of status of being in a place...

April 28 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Fran Joa , Interested in God and hopeful

I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

Should a Catholic consider becoming a Christian? Well, does God see denominations or does He (as I believe) see the blood of Christ (if one is committed to...

April 28 2018 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janice Thomas , Perpetual Bible student, retired Property Developer

What is the Acts 29 Network?

The Acts 29 Network is not adhering to God's/ Jesus Christ's true teachings, along with some other denominations more concerned with 'backsides-on-seats,'...

April 28 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Danny Payne

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

Rome is not "Mystery Babylon". Think about it, "what mystery would Rome be to John?", he was exiled by Rome to Patmos to where Revelation was penned. The...

April 28 2018 5 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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Both Rome and Jerusalem have been referred to as cities built on seven hills. Jerusalem: Mount Scopus, Mount Olivet, Mount of Corruption Mount Ophel, the...

April 28 2018

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

April 28 2018

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Do faith in God and science contradict?

Do faith in God and science contradict? No, when all things are considered. Both one’s faith in God and science have one important aspect in common, they...

April 27 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Stockman

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

If we look to facts we are prone to miss the truth. There is a release of faith that calls things that are not as though they are. Jesus said that He only...

April 27 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Graham Sutton , Seeker of wealth turned paramedic

What does the Bible say about miscarriage?

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Something like one - half of all conceptions results in a miscarriage. So, if all of these babies go to heaven, then, with the percentage of adults who...

April 27 2018

Answer by jerry pettibone , Former HS teacher current building contractor

Will I be fat in heaven?

Heaven is a perfect place. We will be perfect in heaven. I don't know if that means we will accept being fat or that we will not be fat. My personal opinion...

April 27 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Graham Sutton , Seeker of wealth turned paramedic

Will I be fat in heaven?

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I like the idea: But - what of those who die before the age 33?

April 27 2018

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How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?

April 27 2018

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How could Jesus say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' before He died on the cross?

April 27 2018

Comment by Terri Armen

Will I be fat in heaven?

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I tend to agree with what you said about unacknowledged sin being a possible exception because of 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and...

April 27 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will I be fat in heaven?

Just my opinion, but I believe we will have the physical bodies we would have had before the fall. We will be perfect. Hank Lindstrom whom I respect highly...

April 27 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by B H Bell

What does it mean that God will not despise a broken spirit and contrite heart?

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Thank you so much, Michael, for this beautifully-written answer.

April 27 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the human soul?

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No. This life isn't a "testing" ground to determine whether or not we will be saved and spend eternity with God. This life is simply the beginning of our...

April 27 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is false guilt, and how can I avoid it?

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When the preachers salary is four times the wages of most of the people in the church, a red flag should go up. But the preacher should not have to starve to...

April 27 2018

Comment by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?

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who is our Father into His home in heaven (Eph 2:19-22). We know all this by His Word, the Holy Bible. His Word is none other than Christ (Jo 1:1-5) which...

April 27 2018