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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How does the Lord "protect us from the evil one"? 2 Thessalonians 3:3
  3. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  4. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  5. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  6. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  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. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9
  10. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?


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Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

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An excellent summary of what is, today, the accepted norm for the interpretation of Daniel, Chapter 11. However, I wonder if you can recognize the...

December 04 2017

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?

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We love all people. We should not encourage any sin, but focus on being made into ‘new creations’ by His grace. Being ‘conformed’ into the image of His Son....

December 04 2017

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

What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?

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It sounds here as if some of you are planning on burying yourselves. What happens to your body after you die is strictly someone else's choice. How could you...

December 04 2017

Answer by Tom Zerbel

What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?

One other way that we can grieve God's Spirit is by using doubt-filled words & words that are profane and/or are hurting the hearts of the people we are...

December 04 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How tall are angels?

December 04 2017

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What does the Bible say about the necessity of attending church?

December 04 2017

Comment by David Huffman

What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?

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I agree with and appreciate much of what you say here. I would point out however that part of the reason the question is asked is because various...

December 04 2017

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?

Some observations. Big bang 1. creation is totally incompatible with the historical record as described in Genesis chapters 1-4. 2. involves generation of...

December 04 2017 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?

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The term is ambiguous in the Greek, hence the controversy. μιᾶς γυναικὸς ἄνδρα (Heis guné anér) could plausibly be translated with any of the following...

December 04 2017

Comment by David Huffman

What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?

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I agree with and appreciate much of what you say here. I would point out however that part of the reason the question is asked is because various...

December 04 2017

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

Who was the young man who fled naked in Mark 14:51-52?

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I personally believe that the point Mark was attempting to make in including this young man in his account of Jesus'...

December 04 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jerome Gainer

Does the Bible say the ark of the covenant will ever return to Israel to restore the ancient form of worship?

Jerome J. Gainer says: In a previous blog by the famed archeologist Leen Ritmeyer in 2008, he posted a description of some “weird” or otherwise interesting...

December 04 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

Where is a good place to start reading the Bible?

God's Word has a supernatural compilation and delivers supernatural results.2 Timothy 3:14-17. That being said I believe there are three places one should...

December 04 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

December 04 2017

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

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

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Angel, a rather good commentary! And, you are spot on! We all need to do as Emo Tenorio.....Warrior-On!!! --Andy--

December 03 2017

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What does Paul mean by saying "the sinful passions which were through the law?"

December 03 2017

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

What are considered "good fruits"?

I think that Paul summarized the fruits being asked about in Galatians 5:22-23. They are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,...

December 03 2017 Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the land become dark for three hours after Christ was crucified?

In my opinion, this darkness occurred because, when Jesus was on the cross, He was bearing God's full punishment for the cumulative sin of all of humanity....

December 03 2017 Follow Vote Up

Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

Who was the grandfather of Jesus?

If this question is about an earthly genealogy then on Joseph's side, it would be a man named Jacob, according to Matthew. On Mary's side, it would be Eli...

December 03 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about contentment?

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The rich young ruler's problem was not his money, it was he wanted to justify himself before God by what he did, his own works, and not what God was about to...

December 03 2017

Answer by Tom Ford

Where is a good place to start reading the Bible?

My opinion would be starting with proverbs or New Testament. The Old Testament is a good foundation and prophecy for the New Testament, many expert are able...

December 03 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?

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Well said brother as it confirms to me what the spirit explained to me when I first heard of this theory and spoke to my Father concerning its validity. He...

December 03 2017

Question by Anonymous
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Who was the grandfather of Jesus?

Matthew 1:1 - 25

December 03 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by dean seideman

What did God create first, the egg or the hen?

He (God) created the animals and plants (first) and then every plant and animal has their seed within themselves, meaning the chicken first, then the egg.

December 03 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can one become a person after God's own heart, like David?

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David with all his faults and weaknesses, (to many wives among other things, he had integrity. Like said above he could have taken things in to his own hands...

December 03 2017

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Wouldn't the original animals God created, and which Adam named, have lived much longer than they do now, like Adam did?

The animals like Adam and Eve would have been mutation free at the time of the fall so they like Adam and Eve would have lived much longer lives assuming...

December 03 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom Ford

What did God create first, the egg or the hen?

The chicken makes most sense. When thinking from creation it’s comparable with human vs fetus. Similarly, bird vs egg.

December 03 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by betsy evano

What are considered "good fruits"?

Matthew 7:15 - 20

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Answer by Gary Lewin

Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?

I think, that the devil knows that Moses was well loved, respected and did many great signs. If the devil was able to have Moses's body, he could use Moses...

December 03 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the most common world religions?

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Many Christians do not believe that Roman Catholics should be included in the "Christian" label. Their devotion to the Pope and the deified Mary, mother of...

December 03 2017

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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

December 03 2017

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How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?

December 03 2017

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Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?

December 02 2017

Comment by Matthew Wackerle

Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?

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I also agree. My son accepted Christ and was a believer but died 6 mos ago from a drug overdose. He was diagnosed earlier as bipolar and schizophrenia and...

December 02 2017

Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?

I would just add this as a believing Christian who believes in the Voice of creation, that is the incarnate Jesus who in Heaven before the time of our system...

December 02 2017 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?

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Lately, I have been reading about Laboratories finding Carbon 14 in samples millions of years old. This is certainly an anomaly which Young Earth...

December 02 2017

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The patience of Job—why is Job famous for being patient?

December 02 2017

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December 02 2017

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How seriously should I consider the words of a complete stranger who told me, "God told me to tell you, God has a plan."?

December 02 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is this new wine?

Acts 2:13 - But others mocking said, "They are filled with new wine." According with Strong's Concordance, here the word translated "new wine" is γλεῦκος...

December 02 2017 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Stuart Williams

Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?

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Nils I do appreciate that my post wasn’t littered with the proof of my assertions but I’m somewhat a technophobe and am the base level of what can be done in...

December 02 2017

Comment by Stuart Williams

Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?

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Let me give this as interesting ‘fact’ go to google and type in “etymology of the word planet” and you will see the fact that the etymology of the word...

December 02 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?

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In Gen 1:6 God creates a vault/expanse between the waters to separate water from water. In Gen 1:8, that specific expanse is called heaven. But the Hebrew...

December 02 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How can a Christian continue to turn the other cheek when they are being intentionally hurt by law enforcement or politicians?

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Hi Jamie, It is a difficult topic, since we humans tend to be a lot better at dealing with bad luck or catastrophe than we are dealing with actual people who...

December 01 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?

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That’s what I meant about “uninspired translators.” Genesis 1:6-7 says: Then God said, "Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it...

December 01 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?

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Another comment about using “faith” as a substitute for science, involves Bible Translations. Are Bible translators inspired? All Scripture is inspired (2...

December 01 2017