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  1. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
  2. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  3. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  4. 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 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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Can also see 1Pet.1:19 and Pro.4:18 shows that man is being restored as one with a morning star or growing brighter and brighter as he matures. That is the...

August 28 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

What does it mean that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul?

You will find greater understanding of this passage by looking at two additional short passages and the story of Pharaoh and the 10 Plagues of Egypt. First...

August 28 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Can an atheist be a good moral person?

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This is not what separates Christians from atheists; it is what separates the New Covenant believer from everyone else, and most Christians are Old Covenant...

August 28 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 Aurel, I appreciate your conviction but your opening sentence is factually not true. The fundamental bedrock of the evolutionary theory is an unguided...

August 28 2017

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

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

The answer to this question is very simple and can be summed up by the quote given by Professor Richard Lewontin of the Biology and Zoology Department at...

August 28 2017 3 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Max Tuitele

What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?

There are different approaches that can be used. There is universal truth where if you read from verse 28-30, one could say that if you allow Jesus into your...

August 28 2017 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?

Jews and the Samaritans Both the Jews and Samaritans are descendants of Jacob whom God re-named Israel. The Jews belong to the tribe of Judah. The Samaritans...

August 28 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

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?

I would like to point out that Paul was also strongly rebuking the Corinthians. Rather than anguishing over this guy's conduct they were as he stated,...

August 28 2017 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the sinner's prayer?

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Bible repentance is the Greek word metanoia, which means to change your mind and believe the gospel to be saved. The gospel is Given in First Corinthians...

August 28 2017

Question by Anonymous
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What does the Bible say about being generous and giving to people in need when I have debts to pay?

If I have debts to pay, is it acceptable for me to be giving to people in need?

Matthew 5:42

August 28 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Haiping Hu

What should I be looking for in a wife?

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Divorce is not a solution of marriage! As Christians, we need to resolve problems in all means with the power of God's love!

August 28 2017

Comment by Jenifer Hall

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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The law was not done away with but the statutes and ordinances were. As for the health laws and what is clean and unclean to eat, shrimp are still unclean...

August 28 2017

Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

What is the exception clause for divorce?

It will seem as if 1Cor 7:10-11, is giving no room for divorce at all. Quote- To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not...

August 28 2017 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

When will God's wrath occur in relation to the tribulation?

Is God's Wrath within the Tribulation (such as a pre or mid-trib view of the rapture), directly after, or at some other time? What Biblical evidence is there...

August 28 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is faithfulness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

August 28 2017

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

Does God really forget our sins?

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Michael, another one of your really wonderful answers! --Andy--

August 28 2017

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What is the proper way to study the Bible?

August 28 2017

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Why are there so many televangelist scandals?

August 28 2017

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How do I know if my motives are right when I am praying?

August 28 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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

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Opening the door for an alternative to the literal 7-day creation is allowing for evolution to coexist with the Creation story - which many are trying to...

August 27 2017

Comment by Gabrielle Haynes

What is biblical stewardship?

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Thank you for this excellent answer! I truly wish I had read this when I first accepted Jesus 30 years ago! I have shared it with my adult children in hopes...

August 27 2017

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

Does God make mistakes?

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Overdue for a vote up and a maximum compliment for your excellent answer on a deep and difficult to understand without purity of faith! Kudos as usual!...

August 27 2017

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How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?

August 27 2017

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How can we prevent our young people from losing faith?

August 27 2017

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How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?

August 27 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Reformed Church, and what do they believe?

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Arminianism is salvation by works, and those that believe it are not saved because they have never trusted Jesus to be saved. If you can lose your salvation,...

August 27 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Reformed Church, and what do they believe?

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Calvinism is not scriptural. Calvinism says God chooses whom He will to be saved. The bible says John 6:40 And this is the will of God, that all that seeth...

August 27 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Do angels eat food?

Angels as spiritual beings do not eat physical food as humans do, but may eat spiritual food - of what form we do not know. In Zeph 2:11 it says "The LORD...

August 27 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Does the Bible prophesy the coming of Muhammad?

August 27 2017

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What does the Bible say about a sixth sense / third eye?

August 27 2017

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What should I do with my life after graduation?

Congratulations on your graduation! I commend you for asking for advice. I suggest moving forward with a daily prayer of "God. Please make Your desires...

August 27 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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