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  1. When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
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  3. Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)
  4. When did the Catholic Church evolve?
  5. Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
  6. What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?
  7. Does saving for retirement show a lack of trust in God (Luke 12:16-21)?


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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16

When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16. Verse 16: And Simon Peter, answering, said, "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the...

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Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?

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Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)

Dear Anonymous, in my opinion, it is not wrong to save money for our future, unless it is a matter of greed! In Luke 12:13-21, Jesus is revealing the heart...

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Is unconditional election biblical?

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

When did the Catholic Church evolve?

Please check out these two sites, as there are different teachings regarding the answer to the question: Catholic Church - Wikipedia Wikipedia...

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Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)

Luke 12: 21 So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God."

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What is the book of Psalms?

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

Was John the Baptist really Elijah reincarnated?

No. Here are all the relevant Bible verses (the last one is the clincher). Hebrews 9:27 "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that...

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How is God like a rock (Psalm 31:2)?

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What is the Dome of the Rock?

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What does it mean to guard your heart?

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When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16

Clearly, Peter is declaring that he is deity! Several things lead to this conclusion. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary. Matthew 1:18-20. In Matthew 1:23,...

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What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?

Dear Anonymous, I believe that the verse mentioned is very clear and needs no further interpretation! The Apostle Peter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is...

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When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16

Simon Peter had been traveling and ministering with Jesus, and certainly knew much about Him. He may have even known Jesus’ mother, Mary, who assuredly had a...

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What does "unstable" mean in 2 Peter 3:16?

Peter starts the chapter by introducing those who begin to question the promise of Christ's return. Their faith (if any) in Christ begins to waiver in time....

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Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

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What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?

2 Peter 3:10 ESV "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned u...

2 Peter 3:1 - 13

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Why did God judge Edom so harshly in the book of Obadiah?

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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions?

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What does "unstable" mean in 2 Peter 3:16?

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What does 1 Peter 2:24 mean?

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?

2nd Peter 3: 9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; But is long-suffering about you, not being minded that any should...

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What did sacrifices have to do with the Lord’s appearing?

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When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16

Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

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

Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?

Jesus said in Mark 16:17: "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues..." Acts...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Can a Christian lose salvation?

Depending on your faith tradition, your answer to this question will vary. [Can a Christian lose salvation?] Within Christianity, there is no single answer...

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Do Jews believe in heaven?

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What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?

NIRV But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar. Fire will destroy everything in them. God will judge the earth ...

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

What are the gates of hell?

Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” What a powerful promise. The “gates of hell” means...

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Can Satan heal people?

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Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?

1 Cor. 14:22: "Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers." I don't und...

1 Corinthians 14:22

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