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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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Answer by JEAN KABUYA , Pastor @Breath of Life

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

Dear friend; Nonobstant the skepticism in the formulation of the above question, the answers given above by other contributors explain the doubt or unbelief...

August 27 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

In 1 Cor 5 Paul addresses a gross case of immorality - a church member is sleeping with his stepmother and apparently no one in the church is bothered by...

August 27 2017 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Richardson

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

If God is truly calling someone to do His work, they will not be able to refuse, consider Jonah. Jonah 1:1-3 KJVS [1] Now the word of the Lord came unto...

August 27 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tabi Jozwick , Journalism/Political Science Student

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

Jesus called 12 men to be his disciples, some are well known like Peter and John, others not so well known and one infamous. I believe that the issue is not...

August 27 2017 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Besselman

What does it mean that God is holy, holy, holy?

In Isaiah 6:3 And one (seraphim) cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. God is holy,...

August 27 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

While I believe this is a secondary, non salvation issue, I do believe far too many new creations who love the Lord Jesus Christ are ridiculed for having a...

August 27 2017 16 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by mark Capretta

How is love greater than faith if it's only by faith that we receive salvation in Christ?

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Because love is greater than faith! It is by faith working through love that we are saved. The only place that the two words of “faith alone” are in the...

August 27 2017

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

Do angels eat food?

I would say that angels are capable of assuming human form and eating food, as Genesis 18:1-8 indicates that they did with Abraham. However, as beings who...

August 26 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about the Solar Eclipse?

I would say that, given the precise relative distances, sizes, and movements of the involved bodies that have to be present in order to make an event such as...

August 26 2017 Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible have to say about Lesbians and Homosexuals being in leadership positions in the church?

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Selva, my brother: Simply one of your very best answer! Simply excellent scripture references! Kudos, a vote up and also a Favorite Star! --Andy--

August 26 2017

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

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

My short and simple answer I submit! "Absolutely not and with zero malice, but with pure love and concern for our fellowman"! Here's the main point: The...

August 26 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do Christians have the authority to rebuke the devil?

August 26 2017

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

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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And, I give you a Favorite star and Kudos. "Whom the Lord sets free is free indeed!" --Andy--

August 26 2017

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

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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James, you simply gave a mini-sermon on salvation truth that pinpoints the emphasis of God's Salvation plan for all. "Whom the Lord sets free is free...

August 26 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is 'You shall not murder' in the Ten Commandments?

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King David was justified in killing Goliath, but not Bathsheba's husband. Moses killed an Egyptian. We do not know if it was justified in Gods eyes. It seems...

August 26 2017

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

How can I detect a false conversion?

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...and a Favorite Star with Kudos! --Andy--

August 26 2017

Comment by Lea Ann McCombs , Counselor, mom of 4, and writer for GotQuestions.org

What should Christian parents do if they have a prodigal son (or daughter)?

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Hi Susan. Thank you for your kind words. I'm so sorry about your son, but we can rest in the knowledge that God always does what is right and you can entrust...

August 26 2017

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

How can I detect a false conversion?

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James, excellent answer and a Vote-Up! In addendum as a comment, I also like Ephesians 1:14 which adds clarification of God's ETERNAL salvation promise!...

August 26 2017

Comment by michelle perry , am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible teach about making kids go to church with their parents?

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Does this include children who have disabilities who are living at home and are in their early twenties? My children and I had a fire five years ago, and...

August 26 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

Jesus tells us in John 5:45-47 that everything Moses wrote was in some way a prophecy about him and the work he does in our salvation. So, all Biblical law...

August 26 2017 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JOYS K.SAMUEL , A Believer / Royal Priest Hood /Sojourner !!!

Should married Christians wear wedding rings?

I think in the New Testament we do not find anything in support of wearing wedding rings. Similarly, nowhere it is forbidden. My thinking goes like this: Do...

August 26 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jenifer Hall

How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

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Because God gave everyone including the angels free will. He wants all souls to love him with their own free will. Not something artificial. lucifer was an...

August 26 2017

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

When we die our body returns to the elements, and our Christian soul returns to God. So does "time" cease for the eternal soul that is with God?

The breath of life return to God at death - not the soul. A soul is a living being - a combination of body + God's breath. A soul cannot exist unless body...

August 26 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Susan Jeavons

What should Christian parents do if they have a prodigal son (or daughter)?

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Lea Ann, I just finished reading your entire blog on wayward children. Thank you so much for writing it. I am encouraged by it. I just lost my 49-year-old...

August 26 2017

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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So give me some proofs to support your claim that the apostle in Hebrews 10 is not addressing genuine Christians when the clear context states that they had...

August 26 2017

Comment by Meshack Gachago , lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries

How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

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Lucifer: another view. Means bright morning star. Son of the morning or dawn, not angel of the morning. It refers to the 1st man Adam when he was created. I...

August 26 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

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When we are born into this world, we are born of water by our mother and father. Our earthly father is our father forever. When we are born of the Spirit,...

August 26 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

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John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. There is going to be a lot of...

August 26 2017

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Who is authorized to oversee the Lord's Supper?

August 26 2017

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What is the Great White Throne Judgment?

August 26 2017

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What is the proper way to study the Bible?

August 26 2017

Comment by Georgia Pankey , Retired Cafe owner. History Major.

Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?

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Thank you so much for sharing this personal thought. The Real Dream Behind the Prayer! Beautifully put! Thank you again. God bless!

August 26 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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

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John, there are two dating techniques presently used - radiometric dating and Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) - both dating methods are used in...

August 26 2017

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What is adultery of the heart?

August 26 2017

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

What is the Hebrew Roots movement?

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Jesus WAS a Jewish Rabbi, in every sense. Israel as a nation arises with Jacob (Gen 32). Genesis 49:8 prophesies of the Lion of Judah fulfilled in Jesus (Rev...

August 26 2017

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Should married Christians wear wedding rings?

August 26 2017

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On what day was Jesus crucified?

August 26 2017

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

How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

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James, my Brother-IN-Christ: What a most excellent answer! People need to come to mental and heartfelt understanding that complete and eternal salvation is...

August 25 2017

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How can I become a Christian?

August 25 2017

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Is unconditional election biblical?

August 25 2017

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How can we prove that we are different from animals in God's eyes to those who adhere to the theory of evolution?

August 25 2017

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

How can we prove that we are different from animals in God's eyes to those who adhere to the theory of evolution?

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Jennifer, I just happened to come across your answer again and realized it is my favorite so I gave you a Star! Kudos again I give you! --Andy--

August 25 2017