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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
  3. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  4. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  5. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  6. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  7. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?


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

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Hi Billy, I do want to be clear as I have said many times now, I do believe evolution and God are mutually exclusive. That is, both can't be true. The...

September 01 2017

Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Do human beings truly have a free will?

God "draws" us to Himself in the sense of drawing water from a well. One doesn't go to a well and say: "Here, water, water, accept the bucket I've sent down...

September 01 2017 3 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?

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A F, I stumbled upon your answer and am impressed with your 'precision on-point answer'! We are to be in an unending mode of being in fellowship with God all...

September 01 2017

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

Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?

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Michael is long overdue for me to give him a vote-up! As per usual, he writes and submits incredible answers! --Andy--

September 01 2017

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

How does the Holy Spirit speak through us?

I would say that the presence of the Holy Spirit at such times as Jesus was referring to is not necessarily characterized by any particular eloquence or...

September 01 2017 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

To know discuss or argue on the age of Earth according to Bible let us first understand the context of period calculated for a day or a month or year! We...

September 01 2017 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 command a rape victim to marry her rapist?

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I think this has been very well put. Putting the historical and sociological context to the instruction is important. Women were not treated with as much...

September 01 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Was Adam with Eve when she spoke to the serpent?

Was Adam with Eve when she spoke to the serpent? The previous responses have done well to explore many of the possibilities. In my response, I will briefly...

September 01 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?

My most direct and simple answer I submit! Jesus' revelation that He is the door is His revelation that 'only by Him, only with Him and ONLY THROUGH HIM is...

September 01 2017 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is Jungian analytic psychology, and is it biblical?

September 01 2017

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

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?

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A F, this is a well constructed answer that has a lot of God's revelation Truth. A vote up and a Kudos I give you! --Andy--

September 01 2017

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

Why was it important that Jesus healed so many people while on Earth?

My short and direct answer is this: God's Word tells us that "Jesus is the Great Physician" and that He came to heal those that are hurting and make us whole...

September 01 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why was it important that Jesus healed so many people while on Earth?

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JD, another great answer, my brother! A Vote-Up, a favorite star and a Kudos! --Andy--

September 01 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?

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In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus tells us why they are cast out. They trusted in their works to save themselves, and did not do the will of God. What is the will of...

September 01 2017

Answer by Len Stitt , Working in Afghanistan, Geology Professor Kabul University

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

The question, "Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?" makes the assumption that the Bible says the earth is young. But, that...

September 01 2017 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

If Job's three friends did not spoke of God what was right, how can we make good use of the passages that register their words?

This is a wonderful example How God elevates us, his children, when we praise and thank him even in our despair, suffering and ignorance of why we get...

September 01 2017 Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that love does not boast?

September 01 2017

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What is Heaven like?

September 01 2017

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Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 command a rape victim to marry her rapist?

September 01 2017

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

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Hi Nils, I very much agree with your perspective on our children, it is my greatest concern. For me, it also stems beyond our children to non-believers in...

September 01 2017

Question by Mike Allen

How does the Holy Spirit speak through us?

Mark 13:11

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Is it wrong to pray the prayer of Jabez or other such prayers that Jesus didn't mention?

September 01 2017

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What happens to a baby that dies within a few months after birth?

For nearly 1,800 years that Christian church taught and accepted the doctrine of original sin. Every human being was born in sin and at risk of going to hell...

September 01 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Len Stitt , Working in Afghanistan, Geology Professor Kabul University

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Actually, Carbon dating can only be used for very young material as Carbon-14 has a half-life of 5,730 years. It's effective data range extends from 100 to...

September 01 2017

Answer by Bill Bass

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

Carbon 12 dating does work but once we went into space and proved that carbon 12 vs. 14 was not in equilibrium and then used in Willard Libby's equation...

September 01 2017 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?

I believe the answer to your question is that the Power to drive out demons did not lie in saying Jesus name, rather in Jesus Himself, God the Father and the...

September 01 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Gerritt, thanks for your post and comments. I have said many times that as Christians, we need to be careful not to exclude those who believe differently...

September 01 2017

Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He created each day of Creation? What does the word "good" mean in this context?

Good means blessed because it was the creation of God himself! God has never created anything bad. It was the creation or the creature that thought itself or...

September 01 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Is it wrong to pray the prayer of Jabez or other such prayers that Jesus didn't mention?

Any prayer used from the bible as a formula for getting God to do something positive for us is really trying to manipulate God - getting him to respond like...

September 01 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Ainsley, my Brother-IN CHRIST: You are so welcome and want to let you know how important it is for Christian people of and in the scientific community to...

September 01 2017

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Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

August 31 2017

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August 31 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He created each day of Creation? What does the word "good" mean in this context?

Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He created each day of Creation? What does the word "good" mean in this context? The word “good” (ṭôḇ,...

August 31 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water?

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Simply a beautiful answer by Brother Houdmann. A vote up and a favorite star! --Andy--

August 31 2017

Answer by Vernon Justus

Why didn't God see that 'it was good' after the second day of creation?

The reason is quite simple. God didn't actually create anything the second day, He only moved things around.

August 31 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Is the Church unfairly 'picking on' the homosexual community?

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A bill has passed the California state senate and is now moving through the Assembly that threatens jail time for anyone who refuses to use a transgender...

August 31 2017

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What is the American Standard Version (ASV)?

August 31 2017

Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Should a Christian practice yoga?

Yoga as we hear and witness is the physical training for the better functioning of our bodily tissues (both internal and external). These exercises have to...

August 31 2017 26 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Angel karing

Is priesthood ordination necessary since God ordained us before we were born? Was this statement only for Jeremiah or made to everyone alive?

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The question is, is this verse for everyone or just Jeremiah? Did God hand form us all in the womb, set us all apart and appoint us all as prophets to the...

August 31 2017

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Is total depravity biblical?

August 31 2017

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

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Thanks Andy. I get so frustrated by some of the theories presented as fact by the scientific community in the popular media.At University, from day one, I...

August 31 2017

Question by Anonymous
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How do I know what gifts God gave me?

The Bible talks about us all having gifts, i.e the gift of discernment, the gift of teaching, the gift of speaking in tounges, etc. How do I know what my gi...

6 Votes August 31 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by R K , Eighty plus year old still growing disciple

Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He created each day of Creation? What does the word "good" mean in this context?

Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He had created each day of Creation? I'm hoping you can provide a "working" definition of the word that wil...

Genesis 1:1 - 31

August 31 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?

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This is so true. They adapt to the culture around them instead of standing firm on their beliefs, which were supposedly God-given. This is another sign this...

August 31 2017

Comment by Teresa Wiltz , Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian

What is the 'church of Oprah'? Is Eckhart Tolle's 'New Earth' compatible with Christianity?

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I definitely concur with Michael and truly appreciate his courage to reveal the truth about such a well-known name who has millions of followers... Divine...

August 31 2017

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

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Ainsley, simply one of your very best. God has given special intellectual gifts and you bring Glory to Him with your knowledge based answers that are both...

August 31 2017

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Why were the men mentioned in 1 Samuel 21:5 considered holy since they had been kept from women?

August 31 2017

Answer by Jim Stevens

Why are Christians always arguing?

Sadly many Christians can easily fall into argumentative behavior thinking they are defending "the truth" (or something they think is truth). This behavior...

August 31 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Thanks for you kind words Andy!

August 31 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the prayer of salvation?

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One of my favorite verses among many is this one. John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them...

August 31 2017