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  1. Was/is John, the cousin of Jesus, the same who authored 1 John?
  2. If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
  3. What is meant by “righteous judgment"?
  4. What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
  5. Was Jacob scheming when he switched the blessing to Ephraim?
  6. Do you think you'll go to heaven?
  7. What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
  8. How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
  9. Why would God enlist a pagan nation to punish His people? 2 Chronicles 36:17
  10. Who is the angel of the Lord in Exodus 3:2?


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Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?

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Another objection to an OE is the YE argument that there are layers between rocks that have no ”bioturbation.” Bioturbation is the activity of creatures both...

June 12 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?

How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth? A short answer is that it doesn’t, except for the top Holocene epoch, the soils of which...

June 12 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the pros and cons of attending a mega-church (megachurch)?

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There is absolutely no difference in the spiritual maturity and godly prowess of the congregants who attend large assemblies of confessed believers and those...

June 12 2017

Answer by jerry brownlee

How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?

The question,"How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?" could better be answered if we knew the relationship to the writer....

June 12 2017 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by David Marshall

Did Issac hear God speaking to Abraham after Abraham tried to sacrifice him?

I'd assume he did because if my parents tried to kill me on an alter after making me carry a load of wood up a mountain I'd think they were crazy unless I ac...

1 Vote June 11 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?

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I would consider the wearing of a bikini to church as outright indecent even if the wearer is not a believer.

June 11 2017

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What's a Christian to do in a financial crisis?

June 11 2017

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What is the significance of the city of Petra in the Bible?

June 11 2017

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What can we learn from the book of James?

June 11 2017

Answer by n.l. pearson , bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD

Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?

Young or old, people have to want to continue to learn about "Thus says the LORD". Most know some things, but satisfying the flesh "feels" easier to them....

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How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?

June 11 2017

Answer by janet sanhamel

How often should we pray for a specific need?

My opinion on praying is to never cease. God wants us to be close to him and depend on him at all times. The more you pray, the more you love Jesus. Just...

June 11 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Robert Woods

What is the New Covenant?

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Michael, you say ' Now that we are under the new covenant.......' If you are referring to us gentiles it seems to me that is problematic. To have a "new"...

June 11 2017

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

Why did Judas hang himself instead of repenting because of his betrayal of Jesus?

Scripture presents Judas as "Son of perdition" in [John 17:12 ], meaning one doomed to destruction. Jesus knew He would be betrayed and in fact, He announced...

June 11 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Bill Berry

Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?

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Would it be ok to wear a bikini to church..or would a woman be ashamed?

June 11 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How do I get right with God?

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What is the will of God? John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that every one that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, (trusts Him that he is...

June 11 2017

Comment by Dorothy Mathieson

What role should the church play in the community as a whole?

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It is my opinion that Church needs to be Family and to have many things, but, the greatest of these is Love. Jesus came to Earth to give us Hope, to show us...

June 11 2017

Comment by km low

Are we free from our sins by the death or resurrection of Jesus, or both?

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Are we free from our sins by the death or resurrection of Jesus, or both? We are free from the power of Sin for Jesus's death and resurrection redeemed us...

June 11 2017

Question by Kathy Akers

Why did Judas hang himself instead of repenting because of his betrayal of Jesus?

Judas, being one of the Twelve disciples, having a close relationship with Christ, hang himself rather than repenting for betraying Jesus?

June 11 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?

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Aurel, when we use your definition of ‘aionion’ and apply it for example to Romans 16:26, we arrive at an unbiblical interpretation as follows: “…according...

June 11 2017

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

What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?

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Hi Rotimi and Shelley! Jenn's biblical witness is very clear in silencing every and all verses about submission. The Son is submissive to the Father. He was,...

June 11 2017

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

When a person falls away from God who has demonstrated the gifts of the Holy Spirit, is it possible for that person to continue to demonstrate these gifts?

I would say, first, that I would be hesitant to pass judgment on another individual's spiritual condition, especially since even Christians (including those...

June 10 2017 Follow Vote Up

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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

June 10 2017

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Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?

June 10 2017

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How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?

June 10 2017

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What can we learn from the book of James?

June 10 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is a Christian?

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First John 5:13 These things I have written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life and that he may...

June 10 2017

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What does God say to do with anger over attacks from terrorism? Are we to sit and watch it happen?

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Four years later: 17 March 2017 Lyn Rigby welcomes the first guests to the Lee Rigby House in Staffordshire - a home which will help bereaved military...

June 10 2017

Answer by Rolf Muller , Ex-Farmer, retired, committed to the Truth.

How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?

God is eternal and is not subject to time. In God's heaven time is non-existent. Time is based on our solar system and is measured according to the Earth's...

June 10 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dean Mathes

How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?

To you understand the fossil record of the earth you, have to look at Genesis 1, to see how God created the universe. Day1: God created the heavens and the...

June 10 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?

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Gary, the 'forever/everlasting' are translated into English from 'olam' in the OT, and 'aion/aionios' in the NT. Let's see how the Bible uses these words: 1....

June 10 2017

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

How did Jesus' disciples die after Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and ascension?

According to sources I found: Judas hanged himself (Matthew 27:5). James the Greater (the son of Zebedee and the brother of John) was beheaded under Herod...

June 10 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to die to the flesh and what are some practical ways to do it daily?

June 10 2017

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What does God say to do with anger over attacks from terrorism? Are we to sit and watch it happen?

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What does it mean to die to the flesh and what are some practical ways to do it daily?

June 09 2017

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How does a Christian overcome the fear of accounting for their life in front of God?

June 09 2017

Answer by JD Abshire

When is the best time of day to pray?

I agree that we should pray any time and as Paul states: "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). We should maintain a continual, prayerful attitude....

June 09 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tyrone Helm

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

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Throughout the Bible, in every dispensation, people have been saved without being baptized. Every believer in the Old Testament (e.g., Abraham, Jacob, David,...

June 09 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

The Biblical account of Creation is important because it becomes a basis for belief in God for many who are just starting life’s journey. In today’s world,...

June 09 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?

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Aurel, when I use your definition of the Greek word ‘aionion’ (as you say above 'means age – limited time, as long as he/she shall live') to some important...

June 09 2017

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

How important is physical attraction when looking for a spouse?

May I ask, what happens after five years when your spouse is no more physically attractive - do we look for another? Again I ask, what happens after a given...

June 09 2017 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should we be baptized in Jesus' name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)?

June 09 2017

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How often should a married couple have sex?

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What can we learn from the book of James?

June 09 2017

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

How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?

The evidence for a young earth is very persuasive and obvious. The bible would indicate from the genealogies that we have been here about 6,500 years. The...

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Should we be baptized in Jesus' name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)?

June 09 2017

Comment by barbretta marshall

How does a Christian overcome the fear of accounting for their life in front of God?

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Wonderful answer to the question I was thinking of too. God bless you!

June 09 2017

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

When is the best time of day to pray?

I would say that the answer to this question lies principally with the person who is praying, since God is outside of time, and is always ready to hear us,...

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