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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  4. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  5. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  6. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
  7. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  8. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19


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

Why does the Bible call divination (that is fortelling the future) abominable, yet people like Joseph and Daniel could interpret dreams by inspiration from God?

In my opinion, the key phrase in the question is "by inspiration from God". Dreams are phenomena over which humans have no control, whereas all other means...

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

Can God the Father ever experience physical pain?

In my opinion, I would say God the Father knows and feels our pain. Emotional as well as physical pain, because he walked on earth just as we do. Colossians...

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What does it really mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

March 24 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?

When we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from works, He imputes His perfect righteousness to us without works. Romans 4:6. Blessed is the man...

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What does it really mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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What is the human spirit?

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What is the 'rhema' word?

March 23 2020

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

Who are the elect of God?

"The elect of God" are those who are elected by God to salvation. "God's elect" occurs only twice literally in the ESV New Testament and 0 times in the ESV...

March 23 2020 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?

Yes, it is a cult! In fact, it is one of or the best modern day examples of "man-made religions" that God warns us about in The Old Testament and New...

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Why do Mormons refer to themselves as Latter Day Saints?

March 23 2020

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

How could they fall from a "secure position" (2 Peter 3:17 NIV)?

This may seem like an impossibility, to "fall from one's SECURE POSITION." Compare, though, the fences at lookout points at the Grand Canyon, which by the...

March 23 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why was John the Baptist in jail and for how long?

The Bible indicates in Matthew 14 that John the Baptist was placed in prison by Herod Antipas as a result of John condemning Herod for having divorced his...

March 23 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why was John the Baptist in jail and for how long?

Matthew 11:2

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

How could they fall from a "secure position" (2 Peter 3:17 NIV)?

By my understanding, the Greek word translated as "secure position" in the verse cited in the question can also have a meaning of "steadfastness". (This is...

March 22 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why compare offspring to stars? (Genesis 15:5)

March 22 2020

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

How could they fall from a "secure position" (2 Peter 3:17 NIV)?

2 Peter 3:17 "Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and f...

March 22 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who is Satan?

Satan is a personal being created by God with personality (not in the nice sense of the word): He has intellect (2 Cor. 11:3), emotions (Rev. 12:17), and a...

March 22 2020 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the offense of the cross in Galatians 5:11?

The cross is offensive because back in that day it was a humiliation--anyone who was crucified was branded as a criminal. This would agree with what Mr. Maas...

March 22 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?

I would say that, even with in-person group worship services temporarily suspended at individual churches, this would not be an infringement on freedom of...

March 22 2020 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the offense of the cross in Galatians 5:11?

I would say that the "offense of the cross" to which Paul is referring pertains to the manner in which requiring total reliance on faith in the crucified and...

March 22 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the offense of the cross in Galatians 5:11?

11 "And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, l why do I still suffer persecution? Then is the offense of the cross has ceased."

Galatians 5:11

March 22 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is Jeremiah an important prophet?

Jeremiah was an important prophet because he was 1 of the major prophets. That is, his book is longer than the minor prophets' books. He was important...

March 22 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?

God is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). God’s justice demands that sin be punished (Eze. 18:4; Rom....

March 22 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by GodsChild Forever , Evangelist, Christian Blogger and Writer

What does the Bible say should we do when in time of pestilence?

We must find our hope, rest, help, safety and satisfaction in God. It is in times of trouble that we draw close to God, more than in good times. Nothing can...

March 22 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jyotish Mishra , Saved by grace through faith in JESUS CHRIST.

What is the meaning and significance of the crown of thorns?

The thorns and thistles were added to humanity when Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:18). The exact explanation of thorns and thistles...

March 22 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Are there other false Holy Spirits?

There are warnings in the Bible about false spirits. A spirit is an animated force that can drive life. I would not call these spirits "holy."' However, as...

March 22 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say should we do when in time of pestilence?

Things that occur to me (without reference to specific Bible verses): Serve as an example or witness to others through our own behavior of our knowledge and...

March 22 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Does God love Satan?

I have not seen mentioned that Satan "the accuser", is the English transliteration, of the Hebrew. He was originally LUCIFER, the cherub angel, whose beauty...

March 22 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does "fruit of our lips" mean in Hebrews 13:15?

Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. By him —...

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What does the Bible say about brothers and sisters/siblings?

March 21 2020

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

Who wrote 1st and 2nd Chronicles?

Although the books cited in the question do not identify their author by name, my understanding is that their authorship has been commonly ascribed to Ezra,...

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

What’s the prognosis for a heart "beyond cure" (Jeremiah 17:9)?

Most sections of Jeremiah are predominantly poetic in form. Jeremiah’s poetry is lofty and lyrical. A creator of beautiful phrases, he has given us an...

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Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?

March 21 2020

Question by cindy simons

Who wrote 1st and 2nd Chronicles?

1 Chronicles 1:1 - 54

March 21 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bob Snyder , Reformed Baptist 1689 LBCF/ Corrections Officer since 1995

What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?

The Bible does not mention the modern practice of altar calls that some denominations practice today. Depending on whether or not you adhere to the...

March 21 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bea Rejino , Homemaker

What does "fruit of our lips" mean in Hebrews 13:15?

The fruit of our lips. Let’s proclaim our faith in Jesus, sharing with others who he is and what he has done in our lives and continues to do to this very...

March 21 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What’s the prognosis for a heart "beyond cure" (Jeremiah 17:9)?

The prognosis would be the same for anyone in the absence of God's involvement -- eternal separation from Him. That was why Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3:3...

March 21 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What’s the prognosis for a heart "beyond cure" (Jeremiah 17:9)?

9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? (NIV)

March 21 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pete Van Zyl

How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?

When Christ became our substitute and perfect sacrifice as the second Adam God poured out all of his judgment on Christ instead of us. When God sees us now,...

March 21 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?

After being in Church for 27 years and hearing about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, I was drawn to visit a Baptist church. My parents held the Baptist...

March 20 2020 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about violence?

My favorite verse when I start fearing the terrorist is Psalm 140:1, 4. All I have to do is pray for deliverance from violent men, and I have peace. Sure, it...

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Answer by Gary Wofford

How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?

The Bible treats all sin as sin, nothing more, nothing less. It says if you commit one sin, you are guilty of all sins. God knows this and He gave us free...

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What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally?

March 20 2020

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Who is Satan?

March 19 2020

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

Why compare offspring to stars? (Genesis 15:5)

About 30,000 stars are listed in the General Catalogue used by astronomers, but it's estimated that there are 100 billion more! God didn't say that Abram...

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