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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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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean when God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil"?

In God’s creation, the first couple had pure minds, they had no knowledge or concept of evil. They were unaware what evil was – evil thoughts, speech, and...

May 04 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Is cessationism biblical?

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Thanks Anthony. I have never understood cessationist point of view. At least now I understand it though certainly don't agree with it. Great answer.

May 04 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is cheap grace?

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The four gospels were written before Jesus died, to the Jews, under the law. Grace did not come till the book of Acts. The four gospels were written to the...

May 04 2017

Comment by Melanie Hester

How can I increase my spiritual discernment?

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Does spiritual discernment require the aid of the Holy Sprit or can it be acquired based on one's desire to learn what God wants by reading and studying the...

May 04 2017

Answer by Teresa Wiltz , Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian

What does it mean to be a stumbling block to someone else?

Hebrews 10:24 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” As true Christians, it is our responsibility to walk in...

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What does it mean that God is eternal?

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What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?

May 04 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

How long did it take God to create the world?

Man is made in the image of God (Gen 1:26). It is therefore plausible that a working day of man is congruent with a working day of God. But as God is much...

May 04 2017 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pastor Shaun Bridgens , Pastor - Vineyard Ministries, Phd.Theo, ATS Theological Sem.

Should we tithe off our gross or net income?

Shalom First, you need to define Tithing and what its main purpose was. Tithing was bound to the Law and if you calculate your actual Tithe is amounts to...

May 04 2017 2 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE , Registered Nurse

Who is the antichrist?

Satan loves to mimic God & he sets out to imitate God wishing he was God in all he sets out to do. Just as God the Creator is a triune God, we call the...

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Why doesn't God heal everyone?

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What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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How can the Bible bring comfort during a difficult time?

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What are the spiritual disciplines?

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Is the theory of Pangea possible? Does the Bible say that there was once a Pangea / Pangaea?

May 04 2017

Comment by Mary McDonald

Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?

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Joe, I liked your analogy of the sheep and wolves. Thank you!

May 04 2017

Answer by Charles Stanley , Bible College graduate/former pastor/financial planner...

What is "charismatic interpretation" of scripture?

In very simple terms, it means that one understands that all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still available and functioning in the church today. Also...

May 04 2017 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Maxwell

How long did it take God to create the world?

God spoke His word to chosen men who in turn, wrote His words down. The Bible was written by God and is intended to be good for instruction. Yes, a day is as...

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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

May 04 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

How are Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, related?

The Greek term 'syngenis, simply means “relative” (NKJV, NASB, NIV) or “kinswoman” (ASV, RSV). It is a general term, meaning ‘of the same family.’ Thus, Mary...

May 04 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How are Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, related?

The Bible indicates that Elizabeth was of the "daughters of Aaron" (Luke 1:5, (that is, descended through Moses' brother, Aaron, from the Jewish tribe of...

May 04 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE , Registered Nurse

What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally?

Do to space & time I am not going to quote Scripture, however I will note where it is found in Scripture, First let me ask, can you imagine being John on...

May 03 2017 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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Judas was never a believer. He was of the devil from the beginning. We have to remember that the Church was never started until the book of acts when the...

May 03 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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If you go back to the 1611 KJV it says that Hebrews was written by Paul to the Jews. He was explain to them that we are under grace and no more under the...

May 03 2017

Question by Robert Schuman

How are Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, related?

The Bible says Mary (from the house of David) and Elizabeth (a Levite) were cousins. Does the Bible say how they are related?

Luke 1:36

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Comment by JD Abshire

Why does Psalm 51:5 say we are conceived in sin?

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Let's look at the verse. "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me." David is stating one of three posibilities. 1. Sex is...

May 03 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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Jesus did all the saving, all we have to do is believe it to be saved. John 3:16 Once we have accepted Jesus payment for all our sin, we have eternal life...

May 03 2017

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

What does it mean when God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil"?

The three Persons of the one Triune God, speaking among themselves in this verse (as they also had in Genesis 1:26), had created humans in a state of sinless...

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What is Kabbalah?

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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?

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When, why, and how does the Lord God discipline us when we sin?

May 03 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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Salvation is only conditional on our faith in Christ to save us. Our rewards in heaven are conditional on what we do. Salvation is a free gift of God by...

May 03 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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If we could lose our salvation, then it would not be salvation. But if we have not trusted Jesus to save us, and Him alone by faith alone, without works,...

May 03 2017

Comment by Barbara Drabek

What is the location of the Garden of Eden?

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I believe the earth is older than 6000 years and that God's time is not our time. Can God move a rock bigger than him? The answer is yes because he is not...

May 03 2017

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

What is the futurist interpretation of the book of Revelation?

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The future of the church is to become the highest of the mountain where nations will go to ask for the ways of the Lord. The kingdom which begin as a mustard...

May 03 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?

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Our salvation is complete in Him, when we first trusted Christ as our personal savior. Ephesians 2:8-9. Colossians 2:10 Second Corinthians 5:21 Romans 3:28...

May 03 2017

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Does our first fruits mean any money received such as inheritance?

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Who is the "she/her" in this verse?

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How can I be sure I am praying according to the will of God?

May 03 2017

Comment by Bud Cooper

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

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I think that there is one last chance to repent before a person dies. I say better late than never. If the person on the deathbed doesn't repent then for...

May 03 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why does Psalm 51:5 say we are conceived in sin?

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JD, can you please explain where the Bible says that an egg at the moment of conception commits sin? Apostle Paul says that we become aware of sin through...

May 03 2017

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

What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?

My understanding of this area comes from what researchers in Psychiatry at John Hopkins Uni have shown over many years. That is gender dysphoria is a mental...

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How can I know for sure that my anger is righteous indignation?

May 03 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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Amen James, I agree 100%

May 02 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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The thief on the cross was justified by faith alone. He did nothing but believe Jesus was who He said He was. We are all saved the same way Abraham was....

May 02 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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I agree JD. But that verse also confirms our salvation by showing we are sealed unto the day of redemption. All believers are sealed unto the day of...

May 02 2017