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  1. Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?
  2. How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17
  3. What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?
  4. Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9
  5. Does “the Lord will be your confidence” describe the Lord as the source of confidence or his nearness at one’s side?
  6. Why is the salvation in Hebrews 2:3 called 'so great'?
  7. How did Solomon discover Jeroboam's plan to become king (1 Kings 11:40)?
  8. How could a prophet's execution be justified? (Jeremiah 26:20-23)
  9. How did God use Paul’s dangerous and delayed voyage and shipwreck on the way to Rome (Acts 27-28) to spread the gospel and encourage people’s faith?
  10. Is "the gospel of the kingdom" (Mt 24:14) and "the eternal gospel" (Rev. 14:6) the same?


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Question by Gregory Jones

What does Jesus mean when He says "stumbling blocks are sure to come?"

What are the offenses/stumbling blocks that are bound to come?

Luke 17:1

December 12 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Tumlinson , One beggar leading others to where the bread is

What does it mean to train up a child in the way he should go?

My wife and I had been in children's ministry for over 25 years. We started in children's church leading classes to doing huge programs every Sunday to...

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Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?

December 12 2017

Comment by Kenneth Heck

How did King David die?

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David did live a strenuous life which may have contributed to his vulnerability to disease resulting in his death. The specific cause may have been heart...

December 12 2017

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Can a Christian today perform an exorcism? What does the Bible say about casting out demons?

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Victor, I fully agree with you. I would like to add that for a Christian to be ready to take on this task, he or she need to be sure of the strength of their...

December 12 2017

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What is the secret to walking close to God?

December 12 2017

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

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Kel, in reference to your last paragraph, are the angels mortal or immortal? If they are mortal then there is death in heaven. While 1 Timothy 6:16 says God...

December 12 2017

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Are angels immortal?

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Jared, the forever and ever in Revelation 20:10 refers to 'they will be tormented day and night'. Matthew 25:46 says the same 'These will go away into...

December 12 2017

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

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Ecclesiastes 12:7 “then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.” Ecclesiastes 3:21-21 “All go to the same...

December 12 2017

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How, scientifically speaking, can the stars fall from heaven as Jesus stated in Mark 13:25?

I humbly submit for your consideration; the scientific discipline of Particle Physics as a possible explanation. Simply stated; particle physics is the study...

December 12 2017 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tom Lackey , Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland

What is atheism?

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My opinion is that a large percentage of the increase in the number of people who say that they are atheists can be traced directly to the belief that the...

December 12 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is limited atonement biblical?

Justification is by faith alone without works to everyone that believeth. To the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 John 3:16 For God so loved the...

December 12 2017 3 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is limited atonement biblical?

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What does it mean to repent? It simply means to change your mind and believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for your sins, according...

December 12 2017

Comment by Heidi coghlan , Psychotherapist/ Homemaker widow Downton Baptist church UK

Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?

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Preachers seem unable to talk about the alternative of not believing for fear of not having many attending the church. They must preach the gospel in its...

December 12 2017

Answer by tom TOm , Prodigal Son

"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

I think Jesus was not crying over Lazarus' death. He was surely not sorry for his death. He already knew He is going to raise Lazarus from the dead and He...

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Are we predestined to know Christ?

December 11 2017

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What does it mean to pray without ceasing?

December 11 2017

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What does it mean to pray without ceasing?

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How did King David die?

December 11 2017

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What is the Southern Baptist Convention and what do Southern Baptists believe?

December 11 2017

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Could an alien deception be part of the end times?

December 11 2017

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How can I overcome resistance to change?

December 11 2017

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Will there be sex in heaven?

December 11 2017

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

Why do people say we are sinners saved by grace after having been cleansed from sin?

If you are saved or born again, then just look at your own life for the answer. I am sure you along with Paul, Romans 7:15, and John, 1 John 1:8-10 and every...

December 11 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

How, scientifically speaking, can the stars fall from heaven as Jesus stated in Mark 13:25?

At the time of Christ, any light in the sky other than the sun and moon would be called a star, although today we distinguish between stars, planets,...

December 11 2017 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

December 11 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?

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Bro Stephen Emeka, thanks. I do not agree with your literal interpretation of Isaiah 53:5. You have cited Matthew 8:16-17 to argue your case but I do not see...

December 11 2017

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

How, scientifically speaking, can the stars fall from heaven as Jesus stated in Mark 13:25?

I would say that Jesus was describing the events that would happen from the perspective of someone viewing them from Earth, regardless of the actual physical...

December 11 2017 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can man's disobedience break the covenant with God?

God originally established a covenant (agreement) with Israel at the time that the Law was given ("Now, therefore, if you will obey My voice and keep My...

December 11 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by June Williams , Professional Grandma, Homemaker, Continually seeking God!

Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

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Amen Brothers and Sisters! I have always felt it wasn't right! Two many lies too much greed! I pray people will ask the Holy Spirit what's right! Bless you...

December 11 2017

Question by Nicola Calitz

How can man's disobedience break the covenant with God?

Isaiah 54:10

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Comment by Lawrence Northeast

What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

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I would like to find some OT verses, especially in the Prophets that support our souls being conscious from death to ressurection.

December 11 2017

Answer by Joseph Lloyd , Sunday school supt

What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?

RACE IS NO FACTOR AT ALL! However, the word tells us that it’s all about believing in God or not. Believers and nonbelievers should not be married, as per...

December 11 2017 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Van Dowdy

Why do people say we are sinners saved by grace after having been cleansed from sin?

First, check out 2 Cor. 5:21. In this verse we learn much of the mercy and the grace of God. Christ took our sin and punishment and put on us His...

December 11 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Scott Paine

How, scientifically speaking, can the stars fall from heaven as Jesus stated in Mark 13:25?

Stars are not suspended above the Earth; they are light years away and of various enormous sizes. Where would they fall to?

Mark 13:25

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How do I get right with God?

December 11 2017

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What is the significance of the number five in the Bible?

December 10 2017

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

How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?

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Great answer with some excellent points of emphasis that highlights your thoughts. When we are saved, God's Holy Spirit takes up residence In us and He will...

December 10 2017

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

What historical or archeological support is there for the Biblical account of the Battle of Jericho?

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Michael, my brother...good to read that you are back giving really good answers here and as such, this is Bible strong and well stated. A vote up and my...

December 10 2017

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

Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?

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C. S. Lewis said the following in his book The Problem of Pain: "“God's omnipotence means power to do all that is intrinsically possible, not to do the...

December 10 2017

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

Why did it matter where Joseph’s bones were taken / buried since his soul had gone to be with the Lord?

Joseph's father Jacob (who, like Joseph, died in Egypt) had also before his death made Joseph swear (Genesis 49:28-33) that Joseph would not bury him in...

December 10 2017 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Tumlinson , One beggar leading others to where the bread is

What do I say to someone who brings up contradictions in the Bible?

That is a very good question because the bible seems to be full of contradictions. Many times when we see contradictions we seem to see them between the old...

December 10 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Lawrie Yinka

Why did it matter where Joseph’s bones were taken / buried since his soul had gone to be with the Lord?

Joseph instructed the Israelites to take away his bones from Egypt (Hebrews 11:22) Exodus 13:19

Hebrews 11:22

December 10 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Joan Jiller

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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Recently I was in a chat room belonging to an internet church. I got tarred and feathered because I smoke cigarettes. The administrator would not have a...

December 10 2017

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

What does it mean that love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth?

On the subject of Christian love not delighting in evil, but rejoicing in the truth, C. S. Lewis, in the chapter on forgiveness -- and, specifically, on the...

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What does it mean that love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth?

December 10 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian life supposed to be like?

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The Christian life is Christ lived out through us. That may be different for each of His children. Once we have accepted the free gift of salvation by grace,...

December 10 2017