What is theistic evolution?
In my view Theistic Evolution theories cannot harmonize science with the creation account of the bible. Theistic evolution says that God used billions of...
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What is a millstone?
A "large millstone" is literally, "millstone of a donkey," i.e. a millstone turned by a donkey--far larger and heavier than the small millstones (Mt 24:41)...
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Grant Abbott
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Is God cruel?
Does all the violence, suffering and death in the world mean that God is cruel? What is God's character revealed in the bible? What is his plan and purpose...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What kind of work did the people do during the time Jesus walked and taught on earth?
First, it occurs to me that some of Jesus' followers (although not specifically chosen as apostles) might have been with Him on a full-time basis with the...
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What did it mean for the adulteress to have her 'belly swell' and 'thigh rot away' in Num 5:27?
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Tim Maas
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What is the Hebrew word for "talking with God"?
If the questioner has a specific verse in mind where that particular English phrase is used, the website http://www.biblehub.com would contain the Hebrew...
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What kind of work did the people do during the time Jesus walked and taught on earth?
How was it possible for so many people to follow Jesus to hear Him speak and teach if they had jobs?
Matthew 5:1 - 48
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Paul mean when he wrote, "...indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to "separate" us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.?
It simply means that there exists no possible separation from the Savior (Romans 8:35-39): This entails both life and death (8:35-38a 35 Can anything ever...
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Billy P Eldred
Is God cruel?
My answer is much simpler than the others here and is based on my perception. When I first read the Bible front to back for the first time, I would not say...
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What is theistic evolution?
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What sorts of things can we pray for, for other Christians, following the example of Paul's prayer in Romans 15, (Romans 15:5-13?)
Paul supplicates that God would support the Roman church with perseverance, consolation, and solidarity (Ro 15:5-7. He implores that God will fill the Roman...
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Grant Abbott
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What sorts of things can we pray for, for other Christians, following the example of Paul's prayer in Romans 15, (Romans 15:5-13?)
The apostle Paul prays, "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so...
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Grant Abbott
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What does "set your 'hope' fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" mean?--what is "hope" in this context of Peter's command in 1 Peter 1:13?
I believe Peter is referring to us setting our hope on the grace we will receive when Jesus Christ is revealed at his second coming. So what is this grace we...
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Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?
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What does "set your 'hope' fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" mean?--what is "hope" in this context of Peter's command in 1 Peter 1:13?
As Paul said, it is only by God's grace (undeserved favor or mercy) that Christians are saved through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). In light of that, I...
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Tim Maas
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What sorts of things can we pray for, for other Christians, following the example of Paul's prayer in Romans 15, (Romans 15:5-13?)
Based on the elaboration provided in the Discussion section, I would say that we are motivated to act altruistically toward others, as well as to pray for...
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What is the significance of a red heifer in the Bible? Is a red heifer a sign of the end times?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does "set your 'hope' fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" mean?--what is "hope" in this context of Peter's command in 1 Peter 1:13?
ESV Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Je...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a prophet's reward?
A prophet’s reward was just a great reward. It was being kind to a prophet back in the days when there were prophets. Take, for example, the widow who was...
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Grant Abbott
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How can a pastor, who people say is anointed and so wonderful, verbally abuse his wife in private?
Pastors are not immune from being captivated by sin. In fact, they are under spiritual attack much more. Why? Because they are the spiritual leaders of the...
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Grant Abbott
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Can the deceased leave signs to let you know they are okay?
A deceased person leaves behind them what we call a legacy. It is a trail of deeds that illustrate, demonstrate and prove what kind of life they led, what...
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How can a pastor, who people say is anointed and so wonderful, verbally abuse his wife in private?
My husband, a pastor, calls me names, dumb, stupid, loser and worse, yet when he preaches he is an amazing preacher and many hail him as an anointed man of G...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus say the mustard seed was 'least of all seeds' and 'grows larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree?'
Jesus was not alluding to all the seeds on the planet, however, just those that a Palestinian rancher planted in his field. This is clarified by the passing...
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Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?
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What are some examples of circular reasoning in issues that Christians debate?
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Grant Abbott
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When we pray, can Satan hear my conversation with God?
Before I can provide an answer to this question I need to provide some background about holy angels and demonic spirits (fallen angels). Satan and his evil...
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How can I do good works if I am unable to leave my home?
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Who was the first Jew?
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What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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What is truth?
John 17:17 ("Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.")(both the written word (the Bible) and the living Word (Christ))
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Grant Abbott
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What does it mean to "not walk according to the flesh"?
Unfortunately, bible translations often interchange the "desires of our flesh" with "our sinful nature". In my view, the bible teaching is clear that we were...
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Grant Abbott
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What is truth?
The revelation from the Lord God Almighty in the bible is the only absolute truth. It is truth that God the Father created and sustains the universe - the...
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What specific commandments did Jesus tell the eleven to observe in Matt.28:20?
Our Lord told the eleven in the previous two verses (Matt.28:18 and 19), that all power had been given unto Him in Heaven and in Earth and to go and teach...
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Billy P Eldred
What specific commandments did Jesus tell the eleven to observe in Matt.28:20?
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind; and, love your neighbor as yourself.” All...
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Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?
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What does the Bible say about the power of words?
I recently shared a message I titled "don't own it" where I talked about how people "own" sickness and disease simply by what they speak. For instance,...
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What does the Bible say about keeping secrets?
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Why did God have to test Abraham to see if he would sacrifice Isaac if He's omniscient and knows everything?
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What are some modern forms of idolatry?
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Can the deceased leave signs to let you know they are okay?
Let me start by saying that I want to be as sensitive as possible when it comes to a question such as this one. I personally do not believe that someone that...
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Which biblical passages can help to restore a believer's faith after being shattered by the exposure of trusted Christian leader as false?
At the end of the day, you have to make the decision to believe and obey God, even if you were the only one. I've seen lo's of trainwrecks. Be an example of...
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Tom Huntford
What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?
The direct answer is, "no". All the people of the earth were united by a common language, and God said this: "Behold, the people is one, and they have all...
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Tom Huntford
What are some modern forms of idolatry?
"Modern" idolatry is just the same as the idolatry of other time periods--as it is written: "History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before....
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Emo Tenorio
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How can I be sure God exists?
I humbly submit this question has two parts. (Isaiah 1:18) First; IF God does exist? (Isaiah 46:10) Second; BUT why world suffering? (Deuteronomy 28:2) First...