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  1. Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?
  2. How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
  3. In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
  4. What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?
  5. Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
  6. How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12
  7. How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
  8. What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
  9. Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back?
  10. How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?


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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 3 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

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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?

May 18 2018

Comment by jacob perry

Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?

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That is a great explanation. I'm currently writing a book interpreting the deeper meaning of the old testament. I was wondering if I had permission to cite...

May 18 2018

Comment by kel gens

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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You only have a few choices of where Rachel's body descended. Sheol, Hades or Hell. When claiming the soul separates at death, It does make a difference of...

May 18 2018

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What is the cause of all the anti-Semitism in the world?

May 18 2018

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Can women serve as elders in the church?

May 18 2018

Answer by Al Mark

Why should we serve in the church?

Romans 12:1 speaks of offering your bodies as living sacrifices, which is your spiritual act of worship (some versions render it as spiritual service). It...

May 18 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Jennifer, thanks. Just one observation. The sinless blood of Christ does not "act as a perfect, sufficient atonement". It is eternally the perfect atonement...

May 17 2018

Comment by Stephen Charsky

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

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Follow the words of Jesus, he demanded that we be reborn through baptism by water and the Holy Spirit.

May 17 2018

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

What happened on each of the days of Creation?

What happened on each of the days of Creation? From a geologic perspective, I will list the main events that likely occurred on each day of the Creation...

May 16 2018 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about being a Christian husband?

May 16 2018

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Why does unbelief appear to be increasing in the world today?

May 16 2018

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

How can we consider all of Solomon’s proverbs as wise when we know he turned away from the Lord?

I would say that the six primary means of evaluating the wisdom of Solomon's proverbs are Solomon's desire, God's promise, Solomon's actions, Solomon's...

May 16 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sarah Winn , Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.

Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

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I am a believer in the life of a child starting from the embryo. I am pro life. I also believe that each person does have a choice to make.

May 16 2018

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?

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The miracle at Cana (John 2:11) is the first miracle recorded in Scripture. Mary was fully aware of the divinity of her Son as evidenced by her request. Mary...

May 16 2018

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How are human souls created?

May 16 2018

Answer by Lenny O'Brien

How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?

The first “rapture” in the Old Testament provides for us the example we are to follow. Hebrews 11: 4-8 4 “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent...

May 16 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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Wherever they buried her. Your body is not important. It's not eternal. It starts dying the minute you are born. It's your soul that is eternal and moves on...

May 16 2018

Question by Sherrill Schlimpert

How can we consider all of Solomon’s proverbs as wise when we know he turned away from the Lord?

“And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice and had commanded h...

May 15 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Wambui Mburu

What do LORD, GOD, Lord, God, etc., stand for in the Bible? Why are they used in place of God's name?

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Shalum Praise Yahuah! Yahuah do you good for sharing truth.

May 15 2018

Comment by Olusegun Afolabi

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

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Matthew 10:32, "Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven". Testimony about Christ words,...

May 15 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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Those of the second and third soils did believe and were saved. Romans 4:5 But to the one that worketh not. but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly,...

May 15 2018

Comment by Richard Burroughs

Can people in heaven look down and see us?

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Actually Elijah did ascend into Heaven as stated in 2 Kings 2:11, "Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire...

May 15 2018

Comment by Jerry Tate

Should I serve in church leadership if I still wrestle with serious sin?

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I suggest it that it isn’t “the love relationship that we seek that makes us righteous in God’s sight” but Christ’s righteousness that makes believers...

May 15 2018

Answer by Jack Croach

Why should we serve in the church?

Unless you are a new Christian or newly married, why wouldn’t you want to serve? We are the body of Christ, the church we were made to worship, praise, and...

May 15 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why don't Christians fast the same as Muslims?

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Should we turn from sin after we have accepted Jesus as our savior? Yes, but turning from sin for salvation is to try to reform our selves to meet God Holy...

May 15 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why don't Christians fast the same as Muslims?

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I disagree that we turn from sin and trust the Lord. We confess we are sinners and believe that Jesus is our blood sacrifice for all sin. Bible repentance...

May 15 2018

Comment by Dwight Welsh

Should a Christian own weapons?

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While I can see and understand your point of view. I must say your use of the Jesus Statement to Peter to put us his sword is inaccurate. He is telling Peter...

May 15 2018

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Why does God hate divorce?

May 15 2018

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Are we supposed to obey our pastors?

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Yes I agree but I am firmly convinced that pastors should earn the trust of the flock they lead by guarding their testimony. If a minister's moral conduct...

May 15 2018

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Was Noah's flood global or local?

May 15 2018

Comment by Tim Darden , Retired from corporate America

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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Thank you, Michael, for your response. That is the best explanation I have ever read on this topic. Most insightful and written in a wonderful, clear,...

May 15 2018

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May 15 2018

Comment by kel gens

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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If Rachel's soul departed her body at death and entered Sheol like you claim, where then did Rachel's body end up at the time of her death?

May 15 2018

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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?

May 15 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about holiness? What does it mean to be holy?

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No, I am just saying when we believed the gospel of our salvation, we are given the Holy Spirit who is our righteousness before God. We still sin, First John...

May 14 2018

Answer by Mary Yarborough

Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?

The absence or decline of young churchgoers directly reflects their parents' and friends avoidance of an organized worship service, or adhering to a kind of...

May 14 2018 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?

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We are not saved by works, only by grace. When the Philippian jailer asked Paul, what must I do to be saved? Paul said, "believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and...

May 14 2018