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Question by Wayne B. Hurt , Pastor at Truckers Church, the LORD is my lord. (Psalm 23:1)

What does God think about frenchcore music?

My name is Wayne, I work as a DJ for Astralis, and because of work I have to play certain songs that might not be pleasing to God. Do you think this would ma...

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Question by Oswald J. Varas , Retired human, LORD's servant with an AK-47 and a big smile.

What does the Holy Bible say about the dictatorships?

I am a teacher (with a tiny heart of a student) of History and Catholicism in the Sacred Heart College of Slokerinh, a beautiful place of the universe, which...

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Answer by Dan Howard

If UFO's turn out to be real and from another planet or solar system, will the Bible be negated in any way?

Well, that would certainly be interesting. I don't think anything in the Bible precludes life elsewhere in creation beyond Earth. Our God is certainly...

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Question by Anonymous
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What are examples of modern day food offered to idols?

I am looking for examples of food offered to idols in this day and age.

1 Corinthians 8:4

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

Why did the Israelites refuse to sing about Zion? (Psalm 137:4)

Since Jerusalem’s music was connected to the joys of Promised Land life, the Captivity cut out any chance for singing songs of joy. If the Israelites...

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

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

My opinion is that the KJV is not "The Word of God" any more than, for example, the NASB, HCSB, or ESV. When it is said that Bibles other than KJV "change...

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Why did Noah release a raven? Why did he later release a dove?

March 15 2019

Answer by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

What is the symbolism of water baptism?

John baptized with water, but the one who came after him baptizes with the Holy Spirit. I find it hard to understand when people say you are saved by grace...

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

Is street preaching an effective evangelism method?

First, what the question is not: the question isn't whether "street preaching" should be abandoned. Is it worth the effort, is what the query is. If I had to...

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What is the meaning of "pastures" in psalm 23?

March 14 2019

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When did God "shape" Earth into a sphere, as Genesis 1:2 said it was without form?

March 14 2019

Answer by Julie Favazza

Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

We, as Christians, are absolutely to keep the Sabbath. We have to be careful not to pick and choose scripture, as it is The Word. Jesus is The New Covenant...

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Answer by Jay Saunders

Who are the 144,000?

The 144,000 are born again Jews that are saved during the tribulation in Israel during or after the time of the last 2 witnesses to Israel that Jesus Christ...

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

What is the significance of sending thunder and rain during wheat harvest? (12:17)

In the best 1 volume Old Testament commentary of the Bible, I believe, Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary I found this: 1Sa 12:17-25. He (God) Terrifies...

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

What does it mean to be a godly husband?

These are the 4 verses my pastor suggested that all of the men of the church memorize/marriage & family: Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even...

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Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

!s the word deaconess in the Bible?

As the word "deacon" or "deaconess" in English is a translation of the Greek word διάκονος (diakonos) for which the masculine and feminine form are the same,...

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What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people?

March 14 2019

Answer by Michael Davis , Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

Great question. It is a loaded question, and I am sure there is no complete way to answer it, but here goes my try. I sit down with Mormons who I have become...

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

Why did the Israelites refuse to sing about Zion? (Psalm 137:4)

As indicated by the text cited in the question, the members of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin who had been exiled to Babylon could not sing the songs that...

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What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?

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Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?

March 13 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

The KJV is the word of God.. Many of the newer translations change words. Many later bibles have whole verses left out. They change the wording to agree with...

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

How do trees kill people? 2 Samuel 18:8

In my opinion, what the verse is expressing is that, due to the thickness, geographical hazards (both apparent and concealed), and tangled nature of the...

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Why did God choose Mary to be Jesus's mother?

March 13 2019

Answer by Philip Davies

Are we not supposed to eat fat and meat that is not cooked to well-done? In other words, is a rare steak a no-no?

No there are no dietary prohibitions on Christians. That was done away with in the New Testament. Christ has fulfilled all those obligations on our behalf...

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Answer by Philip Davies

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

The righteousness of God is an ideal that sets the standard of what is right and holy and good. This is expressed most completely in his son Jesus Christ. He...

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Answer by Philip Davies

What happens to you if you get the mark of the beast?

The simple answer is that if you get the mark of the beast then you are able to buy and sell things. Without the mark of the beast you are not able to buy...

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Question by Oswald J. Varas , Retired human, LORD's servant with an AK-47 and a big smile.

What does God think about the SCR (Social Corporative Responsability)?

I have been working in a national company, called St. Mary the Greatest, which has ties to the Pope. The SCR is a subject which is very conflictive nowadays,...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

When we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:3-4 God forgives us all trespasses. Romans 4:6-8 He imputes His righteousness to us, and will no more impute...

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Answer by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

The Bible is not meant to be a history book, except the history that matters...man's creation as perfect, man's fall into sin, God's redemption plan through...

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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

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

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

I would say, first, that God's righteousness, or holiness, is utterly complete and total, to the point where anything with even the slightest corruption or...

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Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

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

What is the significance of sending thunder and rain during wheat harvest? (12:17)

As I understand it, the wheat harvest season in Israel was not normally characterized by rain. Rain occurred during the planting season, as an aid to the...

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Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

What is the true gospel?

The Biblical Gospel as given by the Apostles, Hear- Romans10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8. Believe- John 5:24, Acts 16:31-33, Acts 18:8. Confess- 1John 4:15,...

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Answer by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

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

Let me give you a radical answer! I attend a Baptist church. My church teaches about Jesus and His Ministry which is "salt and peppered" with Miracles but...

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

In what sense do humans rule over creation? (Psalm 8:6–8)

I would say that, although God is superior to humans in every respect, He created humans (whom, unlike any other earthly life form, He made in His image...

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Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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Is it biblical for a church to seek 501(c)(3) incorporation?

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What does God say about sexual orientation?

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

Why did God select 'Hazael' (an official of King Benhadad) and anoint him through the prophet Elijah as a king of Syria in spite of the horrible acts he did to the people of Israel?

Despite the fact that Israel was God's chosen nation, it repeatedly engaged in disobedience and idolatry from the very beginning of its occupancy of Canaan...

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What is the significance of the folded napkin in Christ's tomb after the resurrection?

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

What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of Egypt?

My opinion of the meaning and purpose of the Ten Plagues follows: Plague according to NAVE (Nave’s Topical Bible) can be seen as a judgment on the...

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

What does it mean to be wrathful?

Being wrathful is shown by an infuriated sinful nature and thus is simply inexcusable (Genesis 4:5; 49:7; Proverbs 19:19; Job 5:2; Luke 4:28; Galatians 5:20;...

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

What does it mean to be immoral?

Great question, Ernest! Sexual Sin Is Ultimately Deadly (Proverbs 7:1-27) The IMMORAL man tempts himself (Proverbs 7:6-9). The IMMORAL man is tempted by the...

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

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11) 10 My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. 11 God is a righteous judge ...

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