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How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?

October 24 2022

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

What are sons of God and nephelim in Genesis 6?

A similar question was asked before but no answer given. I need to know.

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What did Jesus mean by, "If anyone is thirsty, come to me and drink?"

October 24 2022

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Who is Isaiah in Isaiah 52 speaking of?

Isaiah 52:1-10

1 Vote October 23 2022 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does the Bible say about supporting your pastor and leaders of the church financially?

Should people in the church congregation support the pastor and leaders of their church ministry?

October 23 2022 Follow Vote Up

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What can I learn from the life of Barnabus?

October 23 2022

Answer by Carriers of the Word Ministries International

Were Adam and Eve saved?

God's Words does not say that Adam and Eve were damned. As a fact, Genesis 3:21 records God as covering them with the skin of an animal, revealing Leviticus...

October 23 2022 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?

In Hebrew the sea is called “Yam Suph.” “Yam” unquestionably means “sea,” but “Suph” is uncertain. The Septuagint has “Eruthros Thalassa” which is Greek for...

October 23 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?

Great question, Ainsley! Covid-19 is not over yet. There's been an uptick in cases in our area. My mother-in-law died of it last night. And my father-in-law...

October 22 2022 4 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Sheryl Ann Law

Is it a sin in God’s eyes for a friend to give you money or a credit card to go to store with?

The answer to whether or not such an action is sinless depends on whether the people giving the money or credit/debit card is fully cognitive of the transfer...

October 22 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior?

I would say that most people believe that they are basically good and that any evil they have done will be forgiven. I think people believe that God is going...

October 22 2022 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Judas betray Jesus?

I agree with Mr. S. Michael Houdmann that greed was Judas' motive in betraying Jesus. Mr. Houdmann says it was one of his motives. I believe it was his...

October 22 2022 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the kings of the South and North in Dan 11:40?

The king of the south is Ptolemy I Soter. Daniel 11:36-45 describes the frightful reign of the coming Antichrist. The Seleucid king (i.e., “of the north”) is...

October 22 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?

Why is blood required for forgiveness of sin? God has said “The wages of sin is death”. Therefore, anyone, old or New Testament who has sinned is under a...

October 22 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is there any power in positive thinking?

October 22 2022

Answer by Jim Dubé , Former pastor

How important is conscience to the Christian life?

Here is what the Word of God tells me: 1. Conscience is influenced by what it is fed (1Co 2:14 – natural man cannot discern spiritual things) 2. Conscience...

October 22 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

October 22 2022

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

October 22 2022

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

What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?

In my opinion, during His earthly incarnation, Jesus did not have knowledge of the exact timing of His return at the close of the age. To me, His question...

October 21 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?

Does that mean that when God comes no one (not even 1) will be faithful or is this because of the predicted great falling away?

Luke 18:8

1 Vote October 21 2022 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Donaldson , Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants

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

The pastures of this passage are literally a part of the life of David while a shepherd. They are also literally a part of the life of Jesus, the true...

October 21 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do we continue to fast even if we mistakenly ate while fasting?

October 20 2022

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

How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)

The way I look at it is that God's actions in the Old Testament (prior to the coming of the Messiah) were rooted in the necessity to respond to human sin,...

October 20 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Dubé , Former pastor

On what day was Jesus crucified?

The confirmation to me that is was either Wednesday or Thursday (and thus fulfilled Mt 12:40 regarding Jonah) is the fact that on this particular weekend,...

October 20 2022 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?

Great question, BAMIDOURO Solomon! James, Jesus’s half-brother, took after Jesus. Being obedient to God is like a wise man building his house on a rock,...

October 20 2022 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did Jesus have to die?

October 20 2022

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What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?

October 19 2022

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What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?

October 19 2022

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

How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)

David says, “Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow” (109:9). By contrast, Jesus said, “Love your enemies ... and pray for those who ... persec...

Psalms 109:1 - 31

October 19 2022 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?

The fear (that is, reverential awe and respect) of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (as distinguished from knowledge) because it serves as the basis for...

October 19 2022 Follow Vote Up

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

How did Satan fall from heaven? (Luke 10:18)

Satan's fall from heaven was not an accident, or something that happened of Satan's own accord. Instead, he was forcibly expelled or cast out of heaven by...

October 19 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?

October 19 2022

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

No, it is not necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven. After all, people in the Old Testament went to heaven, and many people in the world...

October 19 2022 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Roman CIERESZKO , Retired librarian

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

To whom, for what time, and for what purpose was the Old Mosaic Law given? - was designed not for all people, but only for one chosen nation, namely Israel,...

October 19 2022 65 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about the greatness of God?

The passage that comes first to my mind is Isaiah 40:25-26: "25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes...

October 18 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is it a sin to have relationship (love) with a girl, as a teenager? (No sexual activity involved)

October 18 2022

Answer by Donald Martin , I am one who has been given mercy by our Lord Jesus Christ

What does James mean when He says there is no "shadow of turning" with the Father?

In my opinion, "shadow of turning" is an isolated thought process outside of God’s perfect wisdom; it’s a type of wisdom that is chaotic and confusing in and...

October 18 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Dubé , Former pastor

What does the Bible say about circumcision? What is the Christian view of circumcision?

But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from people, but from God. Rom...

October 18 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

Proverbs 3:15: The rewards of wisdom in Proverbs 3:14-15 are “proceeds” (v. 14)—“Her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,” “length of days” in v....

October 18 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What can I learn from the life of Barnabus?

The Biblical account reveals quite a bit about Barnabas. His actual name was Joses or Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of...

October 17 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?

October 17 2022

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

Did Jesus raise Himself from the grave or did God do it?

By my reading of relevant passages, all three Persons of the One Triune God were involved in the resurrection. During His ministry, Jesus indicated on...

October 17 2022 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What's wrong with wool? Ezekiel 44:17

I believe Tim is right. Sweat was and is still offensive: it stinks! Priests were to be blameless in their ministry, even outwardly as far as their dress was...

October 17 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How is the name of the Lord a “strong tower”?

Good question. The godly run to the Lord when in trouble. He is a safe place. He provides safety. It is like the person who ACCIDENTALLY did something wrong...

October 17 2022 Follow Vote Up

Answer by George Fitt , Spiritual Gift of Discernment

How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: Proverbs 1:7a, Proverbs 9:10a, Proverbs 2:5, Psalm 111:10a Too many teach that "fear of the Lord" means to have...

October 17 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What was the purpose of the flood in the time of Noah?

Because the sin of mankind was so rampant, God, grieved with the state of the earth, decided to destroy life on it by a flood, Genesis 6:5-7, 11, 13. The...

October 17 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about comparing ourselves with others?

Comparison of ourselves with others is not a valid standard for Christians, especially if it causes us (unlike the questioner) to develop deceptive, sinful...

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