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  1. How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17
  2. What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?
  3. Does “the Lord will be your confidence” describe the Lord as the source of confidence or his nearness at one’s side?
  4. Why does the Bible switch between the names of Jacob and Israel?
  5. Why is the salvation in Hebrews 2:3 called 'so great'?
  6. How did Solomon discover Jeroboam's plan to become king (1 Kings 11:40)?
  7. How could a prophet's execution be justified? (Jeremiah 26:20-23)
  8. 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?


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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?

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It had never rained up until the time of the flood. The earth was watered by dew until the flood. That must have been a huge surprise to those that were...

July 09 2017

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How does one repent of adultery when they have married a divorced person?

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Mr Schneider , First I want to answer the question you asked JD: Yes, asking forgiveness for sin (whether it is adultery or some other) is all that is...

July 09 2017

Answer by Steven Gompers

Why did God have the Israelites ask the Egyptians of their silver and gold jewelry?

That Israel left with goods and "plunder" is certainly prophetic fulfillment of a promise and God's continued judgement on the nation, yes. Why the Egyptian...

July 09 2017 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus ask Peter 'Do you love me?' three times?

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As a further comment on this, the English Christian apologist C.S. Lewis wrote an informative essay titled "The Four Loves" in which he discussed the four...

July 08 2017

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

Why did Jesus ask Peter 'Do you love me?' three times?

I think there is another aspect to why Jesus asked Peter three times " Do you love Me". What were Peter and the others doing when Jesus appeared to them on...

July 08 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why was it necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria?

The verse prior to the one cited in the question (John 4:3) indicates that Jesus was going north from Judea (where Jerusalem was located) to Galilee (where...

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Question by Sandra Meninwa

Why was it necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria?

John 4:4 states: "It was necessary for Him to go through Samaria." I just want to know why Jesus thought it necessary to go through Samaria, even though it e...

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Answer by Ursula S Monroe

What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

I have battled depression for years. My Christian therapist finally hit upon the solution: PRAY don't read Psalm 23 every day (In other words, pray it as you...

July 08 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cornell Turner

How can we be good stewards of the Earth?

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That's my point as well Rob, before reading you passage. How could we respect, worship and praise, if we can't give thanks to the the basics? We have eyes on...

July 08 2017

Comment by Heather Furby

What is the definition of marriage?

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The mistake Christians make is the assumption that marriage is only a Christian institution. Sure God instituted marriage for Christians, but marriage exists...

July 08 2017

Comment by Heather Furby

What is Old Earth Creationism?

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I see why... liberal Christians describe fundamentalist Christianity as 'leave your brain at the door' Christianity. Jesus said 'follow me' not 'thou must...

July 08 2017

Comment by Abraham Cantu

How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?

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Dirk, We have laws on abortion where a women can end her pregnancy as long as it is the law. Does it make it right, should we support this law? There are...

July 08 2017

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

What happens to non-believers immediately upon death?

Hope this helps, Hebrews 9:27 27And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Matthew 22:13-14 13Then said the king to the...

July 08 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by John Capestro

Where in the New Testament is there any anticipation of a challenge like Islam?

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First, the White horse does not represent the early church. It represents the Anti-Christ. Notice he has a bow, but no arrows. He is bent on conquest. Second...

July 08 2017

Comment by Linda Vidal

What happens to non-believers immediately upon death?

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"For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Ecc 9:5...

July 08 2017

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What should we learn from the life of Daniel?

July 08 2017

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

How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?

As the husband of a legal immigrant (now a U.S. citizen), whose entry into the United States and subsequent naturalization involved considerable expenditure...

July 07 2017 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by John Capestro

Where in the New Testament is there any anticipation of a challenge like Islam?

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First, the White horse, Does not represent the early church. It represents the Anti-Christ. Notice he has a bow, but no arrows.he is bent on conquest. Second...

July 07 2017

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

What is the difference between water baptism and Spirit baptism?

It is one in the same. We receive the Holy Spirit when we are baptized for the remission of sin by obeying the Gospel after coming to the knowledge that we...

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How can I give my life to God?

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Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?

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Comment by John Capestro

Where in the New Testament is there any anticipation of a challenge like Islam?

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These horses will not be released, until Jesus Christ comes, and calls his church home.

July 07 2017

Answer by Abraham Cantu

How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?

If I remember correct Hitler was murdering Jews in the 1940's Jews were fleeing to countries such Britain, Australia, Switzerland, Palestine were they...

July 07 2017 2 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tim Thornton , Bible student, unprofitable servant

What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?

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Steve the contrast in the text is between flesh and spirit. Its the kind of life that is being referred to. Flesh can only produce flesh. If Jesus wanted us...

July 07 2017

Answer by Jay Saunders

Where in the New Testament is there any anticipation of a challenge like Islam?

Let's consider all religions that are false and their basic characteristics. 1. Follow all these impossible rules and you will get to heaven. 2. The rules...

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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?

July 07 2017

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

What happens to non-believers immediately upon death?

Luke 16:19-31 is what Scripture tells us about both Believers, Lazarus and a Non-Believer the Rich Man, as Jesus explained about entering into the Kingdom of...

July 07 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pastor Shafer

Why is a day measured from evening to morning in Genesis 1?

Bara' -- Create Defined "Created" in Gen. 1:1 is from the Hebrew bara' (HSN-), to bring into being (see Heb. 11:3). It is used 7 times in the first two...

July 07 2017 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Curtis Elliott , I am a husband, father, happily married 40 years.

Why did Jesus blind Saul?

I believe Saul was immediately converted when Jesus blinded him and asked him why he was being persecuted. God overran Saul with his love and holy spirit. It...

July 07 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by barbretta marshall

Should a Christian use a dating service to find a spouse?

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Well said. Thank you Michael.

July 07 2017

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

Why did Jesus blind Saul?

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If John and Peter described what they witnessed at the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36) as "we beheld His [Jesus'] glory" (John...

July 07 2017

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What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?

July 07 2017

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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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What is conditional election?

July 07 2017

Comment by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Why did Jesus blind Saul?

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I was wondering, also, could he have seen the "glory" of God? Just curious what you think.

July 07 2017

Comment by Angel karing

What should I do if I am engaged to and living with a non-believer?

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1 Corinthians 6:17 Consider what Matthew Henry says about this passage: "Man and wife must not separate for any other cause than what Christ allows. Divorce,...

July 07 2017

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why did Jesus blind Saul?

So that he could see! Remember Saul/Paul was spiritually blind as evidenced by his persecution of Christians. Something dramatic was needed to get his...

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Answer by John McCain

Why did Elijah cover his face with his robe when God was talking to him?

My opinion is that He was fully aware of the presence of the Father and the example of Moses whom God covered with His hand to avoid viewing the glory that...

July 07 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ron Maurizio

What happens to non-believers immediately upon death?

Rev 20 :6 says born again Christians will take part in the first resurrection and everyone else will have to wait 1000 years. Problem is time does not exist...

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Answer by Ron Maurizio

What happens to non-believers immediately upon death?

Rev 20 :6 says born again Christians will take part in the first resurrection and everyone else will have to wait 1000 years. Problem is time does not exist...

July 07 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?

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Very well said... Amen. And for the reward for their good deeds, God will make sure that they are rewarded here on earth, not in the after life (Mat. 6:2, 5,...

July 07 2017

Comment by Angel karing

What should I do if I am engaged to and living with a non-believer?

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I agree Vincent, Paul was addressing unsaved people who got saved while already in the relationship. English Standard Version For how do you know, wife,...

July 07 2017

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Under the law given to the Israelites, why was mutilation the punishment for a woman who seized the genitals of a man attacking her husband?

While God doesn't go into great detail on all the laws He gave, flipping the scenario around can help show the severity of her crime. Imagine two women are...

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Answer by Sandi Sands

Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?

Remember King Cyrus. God directed him to do great things for the Jewish people.

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