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  1. If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
  2. What does the burned plow have to do with Elisha?
  3. Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?
  4. How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?
  5. What enduring assurance does God give His people despite potential upheaval in the world? Isaiah 54:1–17
  6. Why does Jeremiah 12:1 say the wicked prosper when other verses say they do not?
  7. To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?
  8. If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?
  9. Does God have a specific plan for my life? Jeremiah 29:11
  10. Did God deceive Jeremiah as suggested in Jeremiah 20:7?


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Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)

November 07 2019

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who were Ezra's parents?

Ezra was the famous scribe and priest descended from Hilkiah the high priest. (Ezra 7:1-25)

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Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why is it that some people receive supernatural healing and some do not? Is it because of lack of faith or sin in them?

I read somewhere that only about 1 in 200 people that are prayed over for divine healing receive a yes answer to that prayer, and contrary to what most...

November 07 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How long is a thousand generations?

1,000 gen x 40 yr/gen = 40,000 yr, but I think that God through Moses (who penned this verse in Deuteronomy 7:9) meant "for all time." This is how this...

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Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

Actually there is a very simple answer. All of mankind are sinners so we are all bound for Hell. God in His infinite wisdom decided before the foundation of...

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Answer by Anthony-Wayne McCabe

Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?

In my opinion, it was done in a form of an insult to Christ! To have that figure upon the cross, is to say that Christ is CONTINUOUSLY being “sacrificed” and...

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

How did Rebekah know Esau wanted to kill Jacob if he said it only in his heart?

Although the Bible does not specifically state it, multiple commentators conclude that, although Esau originally made his plans within the secrecy of his own...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

Christians have all come to believe and trust that Christ is the Savior who came to take away our sin, and that He died and rose again. We believe that God...

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Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

Is there anything in us our without us that 'causes' some to be persuaded that Christ is the Messiah while others are not?

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How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?

November 06 2019

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What does the Bible say about Christian blended families?

November 06 2019

Answer by Barbara Smith

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

You do not have to be water baptized. I was filled with the holy spirit, speak in tongues. I am a Christian with a relationship with Jesus. I was baptized in...

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Answer by Anthony-Wayne McCabe

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

The LORD has used many! God has even used a donkey to be His mouthpiece! Trump has spoken up against abortion, against religious persecution, and has also...

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Why do some people light a candle when praying at midnight? Is it something that Christians should be doing?

In Christianity the candle is commonly used in prayer and worship both for decoration and ambiance, and as a symbol that represents the light of God or,...

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Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)

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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?

November 06 2019

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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?

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What does the Bible say about work?

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Did God know that lucifer and his angels would turn against him?

November 06 2019

Answer by David Eddy

Did God know that lucifer and his angels would turn against him?

Since Lucifer and his minions were cast from Heaven and sent to Earth, they have since been a source of evil on Earth. Adam and Eve were created by God and...

November 06 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

How can we enter into God's rest?

The rest means eternal rest with God. God wants every one of us to be with Him. God wants us to have the eternal relationship or eternal rest which was...

November 06 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gregory Colpitts

Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?

From what I learned in my college theology classes at St. Anselm college, Christ's sacrifice is at the heart of the Catholic Mass. It is what takes place at...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is repentance so important?

When we read this account, Jesus is talking to people who thought the Galileans who had died were worse sinners than they were, and that God had punished...

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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why is repentance so important?

We are born with a natural, carnal nature. We are born with a physical body, a natural body, with natural desires. We have a spirit from God within us that...

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Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

November 06 2019

Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

Why we support all leaders is not only by acceptance of their policies but knowing every ruler has been sovereignly chosen by God to fulfill His divine plan....

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

Is unconditional election biblical?

My very simple answer is this: GOD is outside our human ability to comprehend in the context of being *outside our concept/mental understanding of the word...

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Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

I support Trump, not because I like him, for I think he has lowered the office of the Presidency, is a oaf, womanizer, is crude and rude, and vulgar. I...

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Answer by Jim Stapleton

Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?

I'm sorry to say, no one knows what Jesus looked like. So, as far as I am concerned, it is an idol and should not exist. Jesus didn't want people to make a...

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Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Why do some people light a candle when praying at midnight? Is it something that Christians should be doing?

Lighting a candle is a nice gesture, and if it helps focus you in prayer, that is good. However, neither the candle nor praying at midnight are things that...

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? The question asked presumes that if we have free will then God is not sovereign. I would have asked, "Is God...

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What does the Bible say about strength?

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Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?

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

Should we expect someone else besides Jesus? (Matthew 11:2–19)

One would think that, if anyone should have been unshakably certain of Jesus' identity as the Messiah, it would have been John the Baptist -- especially...

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Should we expect someone else besides Jesus? (Matthew 11:2–19)

Jesus and John the Baptist 11 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee...

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What is the meaning and purpose of saying grace before a meal?

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Is there anything God cannot do?

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What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?

November 05 2019

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

Why do some people light a candle when praying at midnight? Is it something that Christians should be doing?

Perhaps this use of candles has its roots in the story of Noah making a burnt offering (that is, animal sacrifices) of thanksgiving to God after having been...

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

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

‘God sovereignly decreed that man should be free to exercise moral choice, and man from the beginning has fulfilled that decree by making his choice between...

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?

THE RIGHTEOUS DEAD ARE RAISED AT THE SECOND COMING WHICH IS FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY WITH THE END OF THE WORLD The “Second Coming of Christ” has been a...

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What does the Bible say about health?

November 05 2019

Answer by stanford ross

Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

From:Stanford Ross I believe the water Jesus is talking about in John 3:5 is repentance. In those days when Jews repented, they either took a container of...

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Answer by Todd Vance

What was the country of the Gerasenes (or Gadarenes) and why is it significant in the account of the man with the "legion"?

As Christians we believe that the Old Testament is constantly foreshadowing Jesus. Joseph blessed his 12 sons and prophesied over each. Over his son GAD he...

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Answer by Tony M , Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist

Does God still miraculously confirm his Word? (Hebrews 2:3–4)

Knowledge in itself bears the ability to transform our way of thinking and perceptual experience even though we might not have seen the manifestation of its...

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