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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How can we guard our hearts from becoming self-righteous or judgmental like Pharisees?
  3. How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?
  4. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  5. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  6. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  7. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  8. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  9. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?
  10. Who was Silas in the Bible?


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

What does Jesus mean when he says, "But wisdom is justified by her children"?

Jesus made this remark in reference to his opponents among the members of the Jewish religious establishment, and their inconsistent beliefs and teachings...

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What does the Bible say about doubt?

May 21 2018

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What is the book of Isaiah?

May 20 2018

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

Is it wrong to be frustrated with God?

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I'm like you James, people get under my skin. God saved me after I spent years not being thankful for all He did for me. I could never be angry with Him. My...

May 20 2018

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

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?

The late C. S. Lewis, a Christian commentator whom I highly respect, discussed this subject in his excellent book, Mere Christianity, which is fully viewable...

May 20 2018 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Benjamin Dahoo

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

If we understand the concept of God's perfect will (this is what He wants) and His permissive will (this is not what he wants but He allows it), we will...

May 20 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?

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Mr Houdmann, your answer is spot on about a person getting as far away as he or she can from an abusive relationship. However, I take issue, as I always do,...

May 20 2018

Comment by Susan Green

I am a parent; how can I let go of my adult children?

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Thank you for the article.

May 20 2018

Question by Lilybrian Obogro , Student

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

How do we differentiate our needs and wants before God? Matthew 7:7 says, "Ask, z and it will be given to you; a seek, and you will find; b knock, and it wil...

Matthew 7:7

May 20 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anna Thornton

Why should we serve in the church?

1. Serving in a church makes us feel better and helps us be closer to God; 2. It shows God our faith instead of just saying, "I’m a Christian." God wants us...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about tough love?

May 20 2018

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

What does God say about using healing rocks to bless a person's house, or bless a person to keep demons away?

From my limited knowledge of healing rocks, they are a "New Age" concept that are purported to have special powers with respect to averting evil, or healing...

May 20 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

When someone has been married numerous times, is that considered adultery?

As noted in the verse cited in the question, the only grounds mentioned by Jesus (and therefore recognized by God) as justification for divorce is a spouse's...

May 20 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

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

I would say that the blood sacrifices mentioned in the question were for the purpose of atoning for the sins of the people and obtaining God's forgiveness of...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Lilybrian Obogro , Student

Does God change His mind?

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Great. Thanks.

May 20 2018

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

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

Yes, God had rejected Saul, but I believe that He allowed him to continue to serve as king for the same reasons that David (even after he had been anointed...

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Can God lie?

May 20 2018

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

What is Jesus saying when he said "Woe to you when all men are speak well of you, for so did their farthers to the false prophets."

I would say that the point that Jesus was emphasizing is that His disciples should act, and should judge themselves, according to God's standards and...

May 20 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Why does the Amplified version in Acts 17:22 speak of 'religious' as being 'reverent to demons'?

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I believe that the passage that A F was thinking of was Ecclesiastes 7:16-17 ("Be not righteous overmuch, and do not make yourself overwise; why should you...

May 20 2018

Comment by Nilsa Rodriguez

Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense?

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I agree with this response. I especially see struggling with intense burning after being saved from “spiritual” cult religions. Same to me as horoscopes. I...

May 20 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the symbolism of water baptism?

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When we believe we are baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13. We do not make a commitment when baptized. We only profess that we have believed the...

May 20 2018

Answer by dennis dunbar

Did Jesus come only for the Jews and not the Gentiles?

Jesus came for all mankind. In Genesis 12 Abraham was to be father of many nations, including by spiritual belief. Remember, Jesus said, "I want no man to...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David J

How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil?

Matthew 7:16,17 is where Jesus spoke about this - he said that such ones would be recognized by their "fruit". In other words by the things they "produce" in...

May 20 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Terri Armen

How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?

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Again, see God’s word — James 4:3, 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all...

May 20 2018

Comment by Maria Elena Martinez

What is Opus Dei?

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Many years prior to the Da Vinci Code movie the Opus Dei was already known to be a secret society by the Spaniards. They are big in that country, they...

May 20 2018

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

My daughter lives where Mormonism is very prevalent . She just moved there a year and a half ago. Prior to last week, for the 30 years I’ve known her, she ha...

Romans 9:8

May 20 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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Her body went NOWHERE. It was buried in the ground or in a tomb or wherever. Your body is not important. It DOES die. You'll never need it again. But who you...

May 20 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is 'the devil made me do it' not a valid excuse?

First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God, doeth not commit sin, because His seed, (the Holy Spirit) remaineth in Him, and He, (the Holy Spirit) can not sin,...

May 20 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anna Thornton

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

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I have been through the same problem, when I found God and became a Christian. I lost a lot of people, family as well. You just got to stay strong and let...

May 20 2018

Answer by modesta titis

What does Matthew mean when he quotes Isaiah: "A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He sends forth justice to victory."?

There's this book, entitled "The Bruised Reed" by Richard Sibbe. You should read it. It is a book that will strengthen you when we think we have failed as...

May 20 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

Is it sinful to enjoy materialistic things?

I'm glad you asked, when you enjoy material things more than the things of God, that's a form of idol worship, and we must first always put the Lord as first...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?

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I agree Christian views are not monolithic, but I do want to clarify: When it comes to the ten commandments the phrase is "Though Shall not Murder" - not...

May 20 2018

Comment by Kaila Ramesh

Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?

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I don’t think it’s a fair assumption to state that all Christians believe this way. Or to assume that. I’m new to the website, so I hope I’m going about...

May 20 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil?

Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish truth from error, especially today when we receive so many conflicting messages delivered to us via many different...

May 20 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by A F

Why does the Amplified version in Acts 17:22 speak of 'religious' as being 'reverent to demons'?

Ecc. 2:24-26; Ecc. 3:9-14;Ecc.4, basically all of Ecc is good for pondering. Finally, the Teacher says, Ecc. 12:13-14, “fear God and keep his Commandments,...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the Jesuits, and what do they believe?

The Jesuit Order, otherwise known as the Society of Jesus (S.J.), is the military enforcement arm of the Catholic Church. On the Jesuit flag is written the...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is inaugurated eschatology?

May 19 2018

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Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?

May 19 2018

Question by Anna Thornton

How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil?

How can I be sure where a person is coming from, such as a person who seems to be holy, but then changes their ways to negative vibes all the time?

Galatians 6:7

May 19 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Riddle , Old, tired, retired, fat, bald, gimpy and happy

Why does God ask Christians to stand firm, pray against, even cast off demons - rather than not allowing the demons to act?

I like to come up with simple answers. Demons are Satan's army. In Matthew 9, enough demons lived in two Gadarenes to possess a whole herd of pigs when Jesus...

May 19 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it sinful to enjoy materialistic things?

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I agree. the Lord said if we ask for bread will he give us a stone? No, God is willing to bless us with material blessings when we do right, but every thing...

May 19 2018

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

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

Leviticus 9:4 especially: Leviticus 9:3 - 4 THE LORD ACCEPTS AARON'S OFFERING 3 And say to the people of Israel, 'Take a male goat for a sin offering, a...

Leviticus 9:3 - 4

May 19 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up