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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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Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?

March 19 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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JD, when we read that we were created in “His own image.” I believe the Bible is saying that we were created with some physical similarities, not that we...

March 19 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

Are children punished for the sins of their parents?

Each person is accountable for their own sin unless your sins are forgiven through the blood atonement paid for by Jesus Christ through receiving salvation....

March 19 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?

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Actually Tony, I agree with Mr Houdmann that the crowns mentioned are to be understood figuratively instead of literal crowns. I also agree with Craig's...

March 19 2018

Comment by Frank Speed , MR

What is the location of the Garden of Eden?

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I believe that God removed the Garden of Eden from this earth because the world became sin. I believe the garden will come back when Jesus returns with the...

March 19 2018

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

What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?

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Why give us a crown if we give it back to Him? I think His crown is a different one than the one we are given. And why would He need a number of crowns that...

March 19 2018

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

What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?

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You made some great points. I don't know about the ressurection and the rapture and whether they happen at the same time. I'm still waiting for discernment...

March 19 2018

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

If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?

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Very well stated Mr Houdmann. I believe this whole reincarnation thing has its roots in man wanting to come up with something to relieve him of his fear of...

March 19 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does the Holy Spirit become a sinner by indwelling us while we still have our fallen flesh?

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I agree Tim. First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin, for His seed (the Holy Spirit) remaineth in Him, and he cannot sin because He is...

March 19 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

Does the Holy Spirit become a sinner by indwelling us while we still have our fallen flesh?

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In other words the Holy Spirit remains Himself while residing in the believer's spirit within his/her mind (see Eph 4:23). The point is that the Holy Spirit,...

March 19 2018

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

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

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I've attended some churches, hungry for the fruit of the word, that from afar, appeared to have fruit to offer, only to get there and find only leaves....A...

March 19 2018

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

Why do some people support homosexuality?

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The people who have malice and anger for people who are struggling with demonic oppression, whether through same sex attraction or any other sinful behavior,...

March 19 2018

Answer by Bill Frederick

How was the Bible itself put together and by whom?

The Catholic Church at the “Council of Rome” in 382 A.D. finalized which books would be included in the Holy Bible. This is known as "The Decree of Pope St....

March 19 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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Gary, as our conversation is coming to an end, I have a few final thoughts. As I search the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, I cannot find one single text...

March 19 2018

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

How do we know Moses wrote the first 5 books of the Bible?

My understanding is that authorship of the Torah (the first five books of the Bible, also referred to as the Pentateuch) has been ascribed from a scholarly...

March 18 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Which month corresponds to the month of Nisan mentioned in Nehemiah 2:1?

The month of Nisan in the Hebrew lunar calendar roughly corresponds to the period from mid-March through mid-April in the Gregorian solar calendar, although...

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Does God's promise to Joshua and Israel in Joshua 1:9 apply to us?

March 18 2018

Question by William Kaetzel

How do we know Moses wrote the first 5 books of the Bible?

I prefer to get my answers on here rather than Google who won't even acknowledge Jesus Christ.

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March 18 2018

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

Why do some people support homosexuality?

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I'm a heterosexual man with 3 hetero daughters, 6 hetero grands, a great grand, and 3 hetero brothers If I have a gay relative I don't know it. It might be...

March 18 2018

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

What is the best way to sensitively handle conversations with others about a self-proclaimed atheist who just passed away?

This question brings to my mind the recent passing of Stephen Hawking, who was both a world-renowned physicist, and also a self-described atheist. I would...

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

Does the Holy Spirit become a sinner by indwelling us while we still have our fallen flesh?

The Holy Spirit's character does not change when He indwells those who have placed their faith in Christ for salvation. Instead, He commences a struggle...

March 18 2018 6 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?

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Abram didn't feel that Sarah's years where halved as this comment suggest. He thought it impossible for a 90 year old woman to conceive a child with a 100...

March 18 2018

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Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?

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In Genesis chapter 20, Abimelech is king of Gerar. He is not Pharaoh of Egypt spoken of in Gen. chapter 12. Same sin on Abram's part, in two different...

March 18 2018

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

What is an orderly way of speaking/interpreting tongues during a service?

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Maybe you 're misunderstanding my post. I don't subscribe to tongues. My only point is I think the language spoken by the apostles on the day of Pentecost...

March 18 2018

Answer by donovan fletcher

Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?

Although the scripture does not specifically say that Pharaoh consummated his union with Sarai, Abram's wife, the text strongly suggest that is the case....

March 18 2018 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tyrone Stacey

What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?

The best answer to this question that I have found, the scriptures and prophecy had to be fulfilled. In Is.53:12 it says that "JESUS was numbered with the...

March 18 2018 2 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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What is the will of God? John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son, and BELIEVETH in Him, may have eternal life, and I...

March 18 2018

Comment by JD Abshire

What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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Yes, I agree that the invitation extends to all however, not all and actually the minority will truly believe. Why did only 8 souls believe there would be a...

March 18 2018

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

Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?

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Please list the scripture where the Lord says he will never command us anything beyond our limitations. The "no more than we can bear" scripture doesn't...

March 18 2018

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

Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?

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He was talking about ACTING a certain way toward your enemies and everybody else when He said to love. Feelings has nothing to do with treating people in a...

March 18 2018

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

Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?

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I agree with you that love shouldn't be linked to an emotion. I'll go a step further and say 'real love ISN'T linked to emotions.' 1 Cor 13 gives us a clear...

March 18 2018

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

Can I start dating (I am in the process of getting a divorce), or do I have to wait until the divorce is final?

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Terry, you might notice that Jesus made it clear that sin is committed in the heart (inwardly) instead of outwardly. Murder and adultery were both described...

March 18 2018

Comment by JD Abshire

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." (Genesis 1:27) What is the image or likeness of...

March 18 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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John 12:32 And I if I be lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto me. First John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins, and not our only, but...

March 18 2018

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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?

March 18 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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Salvation is only limited by us. We either believe the gospel or we don't. We either believe that Jesus died for all our sins, or we don't. If we do we are...

March 17 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

Does the Holy Spirit become a sinner by indwelling us while we still have our fallen flesh?

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When a sinner accepts Christ the Holy Spirit begins to reside in the believer's spirit, but even after conversion the believer still retains a fallen nature....

March 17 2018

Comment by Cole McCleary

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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As a Christian, works don't matter for salvation - they will show up as a result of being saved but they are not needed to go to heaven. God is our authority...

March 17 2018

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Does God's promise to Joshua and Israel in Joshua 1:9 apply to us?

March 17 2018

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

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

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You have to be a scholar to come up with this meaning if his exegesis is the way we are to understand this text. I don't think this narrative has anything to...

March 17 2018

Answer by Tim Darden , Retired from corporate America

How can we rely on the power of God?

I have found that when God wanted to a work through people in the Bible that He would bring them to the crossroads of "crisis and belief" that requires faith...

March 17 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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Every one that I have ever known who believed in limited atonement always points to their works to prove they were chosen. Those of us who have trusted Jesus...

March 17 2018

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

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

Matt 21 and Mark 11 gives the account of Jesus seeing a fig tree from afar that gives the appearance of having figs on it due to the leaves that had...

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Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?

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Take a look at the woman by the well. Jesus said "you have been married before, and the one you're with now isn't your husband." The link isn't broken when...

March 17 2018

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What is the concept of the vicarious atonement?

March 17 2018

Answer by AMOS Ismail

Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel?

My opinion is that... Jacob's name was changed to Israel as a result of divine encounter with God. There are couple of reasonings we can draw from such an...

March 17 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joe cattani

Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?

Let's look at this from a human point of view. Jesus died a horrible death. All the apostles except John, died a horrible death. Rome murdered 100 of...

March 17 2018 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up