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  1. Does God ever destroy a soul?
  2. How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?
  3. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  4. How can we guard our hearts from becoming self-righteous or judgmental like Pharisees?
  5. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  6. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  7. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  8. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?
  9. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  10. Were the disciples Jesus chose known as the first Messianic Christians?


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Answer by Robyn Keal , Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior

What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?

God loves his children to praise and worship Him. He loves giving to his children and he loves an obedient heart that he knows is good for us and honours...

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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

When Jesus was on the cross and two criminals were either side, one was mocking Jesus, but the other said, "Remember me in your kingdom." Jesus stated,...

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What did Jesus mean in John 14:18 when he said, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you"?

When Jesus stated, "I will not leave you as orphans," he was assuring the disciples they would not be alone when Jesus descended back to the Father, but...

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Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?

Where can I find the word doctrine in the New Testament?

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Answer by Donna Williams

How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?

Dear Anonymous, I believe that the Lord shows His strength and control over the nations by His commandments. In this case, we see the LORD who gave the...

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Answer by Donna Williams

Does God have a specific plan for my life? Jeremiah 29:11

Dear Anonymous, in short the answer is yes! In Jeremiah 29:11, Yahweh is specifically speaking to the children of Israel during their seventy year captivity...

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What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?

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What does the Bible say about anger?

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

To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?

As I interpret it, God is addressing all beings (both spiritual and physical/human) to whom He has entrusted the function of judging on His behalf or in His...

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How can rebellion make people stumble? (Hosea 14:9)

August 15 2025

Answer by Todd Rushing

Is it a sin to play poker?

Someone was overheard at our church talking about going to a casino, and it raised eyebrows. I explained that it needs to be taken in context. In the new...

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Question by Sally Eslinger

To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?

Psalms 82:1 - 8

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Answer by Robyn Keal , Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior

Why did Stephen see Jesus "standing" at the right hand of God?

To my understanding of the scriptures, when Stephen's vision was given, he saw the heavens open up and Jesus standing at the right side hand of God. Stephen...

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Answer by Robyn Keal , Sister in Christ, part of his Bride prayer warrior

If Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, who sits at his left ?

1Peter 3.22...... Matthew 22:44....Acts 2:34-35.......Hebrews 1:13 8:1 10:12 12:2 Psalm 110:1. These scriptures support that Jesus sat at the right side of...

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

How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?

Individuals have free will, but (as indicated in the cited verses) God will cause their cumulative actions (both singly and as nations) to work together in a...

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How should a Christian view materialism?

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Why did God have the cherubim guard just the east side of Eden?

August 14 2025

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Does God have a specific plan for my life? Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 ... Jeremiahs Letter to the Exiles 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give ...

August 14 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nelson De Los Santos

What is the Christian view of yoga?

It’s almost unbelievable how believers get so easily deceived, despite that Jesus in Matthew 24 warns against deception 4 times as much as He does for...

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Answer by Donna Williams

If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?

Dear Anonymous, in context with this particular passage of scripture. Balak, who was the king of Moab wanted Balaam to curse the children of Israel. But he...

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What did Jesus mean in John 14:18 when he said, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you"?

August 14 2025

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

If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?

God's core nature and eternal purposes are unchanging. However, His case-by-case specific actions can be responsive to temporal human choices and...

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

What enduring assurance does God give His people despite potential upheaval in the world? Isaiah 54:1–17

The two assurances that give me the most comfort or the greatest ability to deal with life's problems are the words of Jesus in John 16:33 and Matthew 28:20,...

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What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?

August 14 2025

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

What is the Apostle Paul saying in Romans 2:13? Is he saying that one must keep the law in order to be justified?

Justification WOULD have been possible through the Law IF it had been possible to keep the Law perfectly. But humanity's universal inherent sinfulness (which...

August 13 2025 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

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If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?

"God is not a man that he should lie, neither the son of man that he should repent. Hath he said and shall he not do it? Hath he spoken and shall he not ma...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?

Jeremiah 9:24: "But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understand and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and...

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What is the Apostle Paul saying in Romans 2:13? Is he saying that one must keep the law in order to be justified?

The Apostle Paul seems to be contradicting himself in Romans 2:13, which he seems to say that one is justified by keeping the Law, because in other passages ...

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Answer by Donna Williams

Did God deceive Jeremiah as suggested in Jeremiah 20:7?

Dear Anonymous, I would like to say that based on God's nature and character, it is impossible for Him to deceive anyone. As I read Jeremiah 20:7-9, I...

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Can God sin? If God cannot sin, is He truly omnipotent?

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If Jesus was God, why did He say 'No one is good but God alone'?

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

Why does Jeremiah 12:1 say the wicked prosper when other verses say they do not?

I am glad to answer this question as it may very well come up with our weekly small group Bible study this week. (We're going through Jeremiah right now!) In...

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

Why does Jeremiah 12:1 say the wicked prosper when other verses say they do not?

The Bible contains multiple instances (such as in Job 21, Psalm 73, and Ecclesiastes 8) of different individuals speaking from a human perspective concerning...

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Did God deceive Jeremiah as suggested in Jeremiah 20:7?

In Jeremiah 20:7, Jeremiah says, “You deceived me, O Lord, and I was deceived.” Does this mean God actually deceived him, or is there a deeper meaning that f...

August 12 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why does Jeremiah 12:1 say the wicked prosper when other verses say they do not?

Jeremiah 12:1, Job 12:6, and Psalm 73:7 observe that the wicked seem to prosper. Yet Proverbs 13:21 and Psalm 34:21 teach that evil overtakes the wicked. How...

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What is the book of Micah?

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why did Jesus speak so strongly against lukewarm faith?

Revelation 3:16: So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Lord Jesus has revealed unto us that we need...

August 12 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

Joshua 4:20: And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gil’-gal. As the Lord spoke unto Joshua, from each tribe, men were...

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What is faith?

August 10 2025

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

What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?

God’s joy is rooted deeply in who He is and what He loves; His steadfast love, justice, and righteousness (Jeremiah 9:24). He delights in His own works;...

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

Who are the sons of God mentioned in Romans 8:19 and how will they be revealed?

Marvelous question, Melissa! When Paul talks about the “sons of God” in Romans 8:19, he’s talking about people like me who are “led by the Spirit of God”...

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Why did Jesus speak so strongly against lukewarm faith?

August 09 2025

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

What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?

The first "other thing" that comes to my mind is obedience to His commands, which is what leads to righteousness.

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What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?

23 Thus says the Lord: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, 24 but...

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

Was there power in Jesus' physical blood?

I'm a hymn guy myself so I am going to draw in a hymn when answering this question. When Hebrews 13:12 says Jesus sanctified the people “through His own...

August 08 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

When are Old Testament saints resurrected?

Many believe the Old Testament saints are resurrected at the end of the Tribulation, citing Ezekiel 37:12-14 and Daniel 12:1-2. However, Ezekiel deals with...

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What kind of pit was David in? (Psalm 40:2)

August 08 2025