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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. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  5. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  6. 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)?
  7. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  8. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  9. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?


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

What does scripture teach about prosperity?

First, I would say that the Bible makes clear that God is the ultimate source of all good things (both material and immaterial) that humans receive or...

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What is the meaning of the parables of fasting at the wedding feast, the old cloth, and the wineskins?

July 29 2017

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Growing Seed?

July 29 2017

Comment by Gabrielle Haynes

What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?

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Thanks for sharing the link for the Blue Letter Bible! I am so excited to start using it!

July 29 2017

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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"

July 29 2017

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

Where does faith come from?

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James, Romans 10:17 says “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” – faith comes from the word of Christ and not from us. Romans 12:3...

July 29 2017

Comment by Pradeep Ivon , Industrial sales engineer by occupation

Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?

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But this approach will have element of spiritual pride in it. Who are we to judge how righteous we are? We must keep preaching and mind you, preaching is...

July 29 2017

Answer by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

What is the relevance of the genealogies in the Bible?

Hallelujah for Genealogies, "toldot" in Hebrew. Toldot form the backbone to Genesis and the Holy Bible As Casper reminds us, the Gospel message is contained...

July 29 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the gift of righteousness in Rom 5:17?

Paul mentions grace and righteousness together in the verse cited in the question. Humans are universally sinful, having (as Paul says) all inherited a sin...

July 29 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Christian discipleship?

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The important thing is to never change the message. There is only one gospel that saves sinners. Galatians 1:8-9 Though we or and angel from heaven preach...

July 29 2017

Question by Anonymous
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What does scripture teach about prosperity?

What does the Bible say about prosperity, such as wealth, health, and general blessings?

July 29 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?

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Steven, you bring up a good point. It very well could have been that Lucifer was still in God's favor at the point Eve was tempted. It seems logical that...

July 28 2017

Comment by Robert Woods

Are our past, present, and future sins forgiven in Christ?

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If, as you say, there are unforgiven sins, that train of thought cannot be reconciled with other, very significant verses. If you believe that every word of...

July 28 2017

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?

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Mormonism has a rich tradition of prophetic writings and mysticism from the beginning, especially concerning the future of America. The books by Duane S....

July 28 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?

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Isn't it interesting that the world's false religions, i.e., man reaching up to God instead of God reaching down to man, always start with a personal,...

July 28 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Christian discipleship?

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Before becoming a disciple of Christ, we have to have accepted Him as our savior and trust Him alone to save them by grace. We can not become a disciple of...

July 28 2017

Comment by Heather Furby

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

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Only 50% of people who smoke will die from smoking-related reasons, and that's only if they smoke in excess. So maybe for those 50% it's a sin but for the...

July 28 2017

Answer by Doug Post

What is the difference between Catholics and Protestants?

All doctrine was first taught orally by the apostles and then confirmed by miracles (Mark 16:17-20; Heb.2:1-4). The purpose of miracles, therefore. Ended,...

July 28 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?

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Preaching the gospel to all is a different thing from letting someone who claims to be a Christian live in public sin or actively endorse it. This topic...

July 28 2017

Answer by Pradeep Ivon , Industrial sales engineer by occupation

Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?

Salvation and kingdom of Lord Jesus is for everyone and we even as a regular church-goer do not know if we are really sinner or righteous in the eyes of God;...

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Answer by Pradeep Ivon , Industrial sales engineer by occupation

Can a Christian visit a Hindu temple?

I am a christian believer but living in India- a country of majority hinduism, and we as a minority, hence it is quite natural to have most of your neighbors...

July 28 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

What does it mean to present oneself to God as one approved?

In my opinion as a minister of the gospel and elder in the body of christ in both word and deed, I believe the only way to approve yourself to God (besides...

July 28 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

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It is the organized churches that go into apostasy. Not true believers in Christ alone. Churches go into apostasy when they preach any other gospel than what...

July 28 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

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Public profession of our faith has nothing to do with salvation which is all by grace apart from any works. We are saved the minute we believe the gospel....

July 28 2017

Comment by Heather Furby

What does the Bible say about people who are transgender?

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Thank you Ms Johnson, for taking the time to explain on this website. I agree.

July 28 2017

Comment by Karen Peperakis

Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?

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You explained that very well. I myself have suffered from mental illness. I need to trust in God and seek him more. Thank you

July 28 2017

Comment by Ferdy Mercado , Engineer, Church Elder at Horizon Church and Ministries

What is the difference between Catholics and Protestants?

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I know that many Catholics, like me before, were sincere in their faith but, sad to say, sincerely mistaken. I am glad that I came to know the truth of the...

July 28 2017

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What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

July 28 2017

Comment by Markeisha Jones

Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?

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Thank you for the spiritual and natural breakdown of this matter! It was very thorough, may God bless you!!!

July 28 2017

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

What is the difference between a true disciple's righteousness and the type of righteousness Jesus ascribes to the Pharisees and the teachers of the law in Matthew 5:20?

In my opinion, what Jesus was referring to here pertained to a person's true attitude (as contrasted with the person's claimed attitude or apparent actions)....

July 28 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by myranda hiebert

What is the difference between a true disciple's righteousness and the type of righteousness Jesus ascribes to the Pharisees and the teachers of the law in Matthew 5:20?

What is it about the righteousness of the Pharisees and teachers of the law that Jesus referring to here? Is it different from the righteousness of a true di...

Matthew 5:20

July 28 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between 'faith in Christ' (Col 1:4), the 'faithfulness of Christ' (Gal 2:16), and 'faith of Christ' (Gal 3:22)?

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Christ is always faithful whether we are or not. We know what He said is true. In the gospel of John tells us many places we are saved by just believing the...

July 28 2017

Comment by Pat Ver

What were the Dark Ages?

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Yes but the Muzlim Attack on Europe Spain, France & Ottomans in Poland & Vienna. See: Charless Martell & King Sobieski.

July 27 2017

Answer by Sarah Winn , Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.

Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?

I do not think that mental illness is caused by evil spirits. Don't give the devil any more credit than he deserves. This is a mental illness - the devil can...

July 27 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kerwin Jr. Holmes

Did Jesus have a soul before He was in human form?

The term "soul" is best understood at base level to be the equivalent to what we in Modern English mean by the word "character." The living life of a person...

July 27 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

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It is those who actively believe who actively hold eternal life (John 6:47 - the verbs are present active participles) - not those who believed in the past,...

July 27 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, (believe the gospel) and that not of yourselves, (grace) , it is the gift of God, not of works,...

July 27 2017

Comment by Heather Furby

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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I grew up in the Protestant church. My parents were Bible translators, missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators. I did everything the Protestant faith...

July 27 2017

Question by Anonymous
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How do I know God exists?

Genesis 1:1 - 31

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What does Deuteronomy 24 teach about divorce?

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Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?

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How can we recognize the voice of God?

July 27 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

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I do not believe salvation can be 'lost,' such as due to misplacement, an outside factor, God taking it away for someone sinning too much, etc. I believe it...

July 27 2017

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Are Christians and Catholics basically the same thing ?

July 27 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

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Question: How can you write such a beautiful and scripturally accurate dissertation concerning the mercies and graces bestowed upon the born again child of...

July 26 2017

Answer by Rene Garza

Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?

When God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion” He was speaking to Adam and Eve. I understand this may be a...

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