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


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Question by Robert Broyles

Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?

If not why did Jesus tell the Rich Young Ruler the following: "If you want to enter into life (eternal life) keep the commandments"? BTW, the context has to ...

Matthew 19:16 - 17

April 01 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Julia Fisher

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Lawrence, at the end of creation God looked at everything and said it was very good (Genesis 1:31). If Satan had already rebelled and fallen from heaven then...

April 01 2018

Comment by Carol Shihadeh

Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?

Comment:
Very good explanation. Makes sense all made to show the magnificents of God's world.

April 01 2018

Comment by mark T

What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?

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James 5:16-17 KJV "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed." "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man...

April 01 2018

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Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

April 01 2018

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Who is Ariel mentioned is Isaiah 29?

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As the lion is the king of animals, so Jerusalem will be the ruling city of the Kingdom of Heaven after Christ returns.

March 31 2018

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What is the spiritual gift of healing?

March 31 2018

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Why is God a jealous God?

March 31 2018

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Why is it wrong to pray to saints?

March 31 2018

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What is the canopy theory?

March 31 2018

Answer by Tom Huntford

Are Christians 'little gods'?

Let's let God speak on the subject: "Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand...

March 31 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark T

How are we to submit to God?

Psalm 51:17 says, “My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.” So David got it, as he understood the...

March 31 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Abraham Alex

Why did the soldiers draw back and fall to the ground when Jesus said, "I am He," in John 18:6?

The powerful statement by our Lord is so amazing! The Lord knows what is going to happen in the next 48 hours, and He is ready for that, as he said before...

March 31 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is YHWH? What is the tetragrammaton?

March 31 2018

Answer by Susan Adams

How are Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, related?

1 Chronicles 27:32 tells us that David had an uncle named Jonathan who was a counselor, a wise man and a scribe. The scribes pre Talmud were all priests or...

March 31 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What happened to the Virgin Mary after Christ went to heaven?

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V T John, Unless you accept "tradition" as equal to Scripture, there is no way of knowing when or where Mary died since, as Tim points out, there is no...

March 31 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What does the Bible say about the virgin Mary?

Comment:
Gen 3:15 can also be translated, "seed," which would be highly unusual since "seed" is normally attributed to the male. So right here, the virgin conception...

March 31 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is transubstantiation?

Comment:
As believers in Christ, the Holy Spirit doesn't need to be "called down" by a priest. He already resides in us.

March 31 2018

Comment by Crystal Leas

What is Free Masonry and what do Free Masons believe?

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My father was a Western Star Mason and a born-again Christian. He believe in showing love to everyone but always quoted the verse, “I am the way, the truth...

March 31 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is transubstantiation?

Comment:
So when Jesus said He was a "door," do we assume He had a knob and hinges? It's so obvious, as He was standing there with His disciples that He was speaking...

March 31 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

Comment:
Jesus said He never knew them. Not He did know them and now He does not. Why. First they never did the will of the Father. John 6:40. Ephesians 1:13 They...

March 31 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

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Romans 11:6. If we were saved by works, then we could lose our salvation, but we are saved by grace, what Jesus did for us. All of our sins are paid for....

March 31 2018

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

March 30 2018

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

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

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Tim, simply excellent research based answer! --ANDY--

March 30 2018

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What does the Bible say about criticism?

March 30 2018

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Who are the twenty-four (24) elders in Revelation?

March 30 2018

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Who are the "least of these" in the Bible?

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A most excellent answer by Bro. Michael....!!! --ANDY--

March 30 2018

Question by Anonymous
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How did Jesus feel in the Garden of Gethsemane?

Mark 14:32 - 42

March 30 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Alfonso Ozaeta

How can I overcome disappointment with life?

Disappointments are understood to be unpleasant and depressing human experiences of unfulfilled expectations. What we desire, hope for, plan for, and expect...

March 30 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible teach about church structure?

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What does this question mean? It is based upon four key words: The [Holy] Bible, Teach, Church and Structure. THE HOLY BIBLE is set apart from all other...

March 30 2018

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Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

March 30 2018

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How long did it take God to create the world?

March 30 2018

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How long did it take God to create the world?

March 30 2018

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Why does Jesus pray for the saved and not the world when God loves everyone?

March 30 2018

Answer by Lenny O'Brien

Is there meaning in tragedy?

God is omnipotent. Nothing happens that God doesn’t allow. Some say; bad things happen to good people. From a carnal standpoint this appears true, but, we...

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Did Adam and Eve eat of the Tree of Life?

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Amen

March 30 2018

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What happened on the road to Emmaus?

March 29 2018

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Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

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Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

March 29 2018

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Did Jesus contradict the Law in Matthew 5:21-22?

March 29 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why are there so many fake Christians?

The reason we have so many false professors is because we have to many Matthew 7:21-23 People who believe they are saved by what they do, and have never...

March 29 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What was the biblical role of the high priest?

March 29 2018

Comment by Ed Pfohl

Are the miraculous gifts of the Spirit for today?

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May I suggest that if you want to see the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit dispensed today, go to a place that invites and welcomes the Holy Spirit in and...

March 29 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

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

God has given us apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers for the perfecting or teaching of the believer. He has also given us the Holy Spirit...

March 29 2018 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?

There is no condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 The Bible convicts us of sin if we have sin in our life. The purpose of that is to...

March 29 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why are there so many fake Christians?

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Only the seed that falls on good ground are those Christians who produce good fruit, but the only one who was not saved was the first one. He never believed...

March 29 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why are there so many fake Christians?

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We are saved when we believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:3-4. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1:13 and 4:30. The...

March 29 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

Comment:
Great answer JD. We are under the day of grace, the church age where all we have to do to be saved is believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans...

March 29 2018