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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. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  5. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  6. 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)?
  7. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  8. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  9. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?


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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the seven things God hates?

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As children of God if we live in those sins, God does chasten His children. When we do right, God blesses us, when we do wrong, He chastens us. We are not to...

May 29 2018

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

What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit (as one of the three Persons of the Godhead) has always existed, as noted from the very beginning of God's inspired word (Genesis 1:2). The...

May 28 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What was the gatekeeper's job in the Old Testament?

To my knowledge, the main functions of gatekeepers were: to control ingress and egress for the area over which they were given charge (that is, to assure...

May 28 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding?

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We have to remember that for those of us who have done the will of God, John 6:40, that He is the potter and we are the clay. He is going to mold us and make...

May 28 2018

Comment by Lenny O'Brien

Why is the Virgin Birth so important?

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Jesus had to atone for the specific penalties laid upon mankind for original sin. We see these penalties in Genesis chapter 3. We find the answer to the...

May 28 2018

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What does the Bible say about demonic oppression?

May 28 2018

Comment by Olusegun Afolabi

What are the different names and titles of the Bible?

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The Bible (Holy Scripture): The Bible is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Christians consider to be a product of divine inspiration and a...

May 28 2018

Comment by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

Why is 'You shall not steal' in the Ten Commandments?

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If all people in the world would follow all the commandments, the world would be such a more wonderful place to live in. That is what God intended from the...

May 28 2018

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Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

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What were the cities of refuge in the Old Testament?

May 28 2018

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

What does the Bible say about household salvation?

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So, keeping all you said about individual accountability for salvation, and to claim to be a "christian", then it is easy to recognize that a nation CANNOT...

May 28 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , Disciple

How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?

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All you have to do is read Acts to see that it is a transitional book. It details the Acts of the Apostles, which is the official name of the book. To be an...

May 28 2018

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...

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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?

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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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...

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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?

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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 7 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...

May 26 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Who were the Amalekites and where did they come from?

May 26 2018