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  4. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is the significance of Jesus trying to bring the disciples' attention to the fact that only 7 loaves are left over after feeding the crowd in Mark 8?

Just before the verse cited in the question, Jesus had told the apostles to beware of the "leaven" of the Pharisees and the Herodians. (Leaven, or yeast, is...

September 29 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Donna Adams , Old crazy-haired lady that loves God

What evidence exists that God created us?

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I think that our soul/spirit is common only to man and our reasoning/creative minds are "proof" of being like God. We love justice, each other and Him. We...

September 29 2017

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

Does voting for a person who backs abortion or supports same sex marriage make you complicit in their sin?

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There's no such thing as "less evil," just as there's no such thing as "slightly pregnant." I agree with the tone of Jennifer's response. We vote for...

September 29 2017

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

Why do we have to be resurrected to have eternal life?

I had the same question at one time. I thought, "If (as I have always believed) my disembodied soul will possess all the essential characteristics of...

September 29 2017 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can women serve as elders in the church?

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In my opinion, I don't think any of the above commentators provided a good reason for denying a woman certain positions of ministry within the Church...

September 29 2017

Question by Robert Osborn

Why do we have to be resurrected to have eternal life?

John 3:16 - 21

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Comment by Susan Jeavons

What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

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Michael, You stated, "A concubine is a female who voluntarily enslaves and sells herself to a man primarily for his sexual pleasure." Could you tell me how...

September 29 2017

Comment by John DiMura , Professional Musician

What is the best way to help unbelievers understand the rapture, especially if they think it's rubbish?

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Yes, There is no secret rapture.Paul is talking about the 2nd coming of Christ. This belief came into existence in America around 1830 by a man named Darby....

September 29 2017

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Who were the Ammonites?

September 28 2017

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How can I become more Christlike?

September 28 2017

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

What is meant by, "Those who receive instruction in the word should share all good things with the instructor"?

To me, the thought that Paul is expressing here (as he did elsewhere in his epistles (such as in 1 Corinthians 9:3-14), and as Jesus also said in Matthew...

September 28 2017 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Catherine wilkin , Homemaker, medical receptionist and administrator

Is faith in God a crutch?

These three men Ventura, Larry Flynt and Ted Turner are wealthy men whose crutch in life is status and wealth. In Matthew 19:16-21 when Jesus was speaking to...

September 28 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Is cleanliness next to godliness?

Everything good comes from God so you should be a good steward of all that God blesses you with. Why would you think that God would bless you with more if...

September 28 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do the ends justify the means?

September 28 2017

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

Can women serve as elders in the church?

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You first correctly stated what Gal 3:28 clearly says concerning PEOPLE who are in Christ: their VALUE to the Church is exactly the same. Then you started...

September 28 2017

Comment by Frances Munro , Homemaker, bible student, Sheepdog to the Master!

Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

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Perhaps you might be convinced by the words of the creator Himself, Jesus Christ, who said [Mat 19:4 ESV] 4 He answered, "Have you not read that he who...

September 28 2017

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What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

September 28 2017

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

How can I, as a Muslim, be assured of paradise?

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What a Gift we have IN JESUS CHRIST our Blessed Redeemer! Brother Houdmann so eloquently writes of what GOD did for us All! "Jesus came to Save that which...

September 28 2017

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

What evidence exists that God created us?

To me, scenarios such as the one described require more faith than believing in the creation account in Genesis. Why would an omnipotent God need to work...

September 27 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jim Stevens

What should a Christian do if he/she lives in an area where there is no church to attend?

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Amen James. Biblical and spot on!

September 27 2017

Comment by ken egan

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Most Catholics do not pray to statues. The statue is simply an identifier. As a child I would meditate on Christ as I looked at an example of Him on the...

September 27 2017

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

Does Luke 17:3-4 suggest that if a person does not repent we do not have to forigive them?

In the passage from Luke cited in the question, I think that Jesus' emphasis was on the forgiveness (which we can control), rather than the offender's...

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What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?

September 27 2017

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Is monergism or synergism correct?

September 27 2017

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How does speaking in tongues edify a person?

September 27 2017

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How does the Holy Spirit work with me?

September 27 2017

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September 27 2017

Question by Christopher Deville

What evidence exists that God created us?

In the book of Genesis it is said that when Cain is cast out into the world he was fearful of the others of killing him so God put a mark on him so that no o...

Genesis 4:8 - 16

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Answer by Richard Haywood

Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?

Actually the Revolution was not a violation of the Scripture, it one must have an accurate understanding of history and law in the British empire at that...

September 27 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What happened to the Virgin Mary after Christ went to heaven?

How can I find out what happened to the Virgin Mary?

Matthew 28:1 - 20

September 27 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

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Second Peter 3:9 For the Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should...

September 27 2017

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Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?

September 27 2017

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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

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What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

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What is the Great White Throne Judgment?

September 27 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?

This problem is rather simple from a biblical perspective. While scripture contains many texts which speak to this matter there are two key texts which must...

September 26 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

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What is it we must believe to be saved? The gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried...

September 26 2017

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

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

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That's what you say. Here is what the Bible says in 1 Peter 3:20-21 20to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah...

September 26 2017

Comment by QUENTIN DUNMORE

What is the best way to help unbelievers understand the rapture, especially if they think it's rubbish?

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My Opinion is until they get saved, you are wasting your time.

September 26 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

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Once we have trusted Jesus as our only savior we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13. We are saved by grace, what Jesus did for us....

September 26 2017

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September 26 2017

Comment by QUENTIN DUNMORE

What is the difference between peace and joy?

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Peace = to be safe from harm in Spirit, Mind, and Body. Joy = a cheerful calm delight resulting from a particular circumstance of life. As fruits of the...

September 26 2017

Answer by Melanie Spindler , Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth

Who are the Israelites in today's society that God was referring to as his chosen people?

First to address some misconceptions: I don't think this is a matter of nationalism and I think it is dangerous to cast aside Israel; Scripture is clear,...

September 26 2017 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

Why did God speak to Moses out of the burning bush?

When we read Ex 3 we see that God Himself is speaking to Moses. Now coming to Acts 7::30 we read that an angel of God spoke to Moses. Similarly when we read...

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