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How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?

December 18 2019

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

Why does the Bible say the name Quirnius and the eBible version says Cyrenius in the book of Luke chapter 2 verse 3?

They are the same name/person. His full Roman (Latin) name was Publius Sulpicius Quirinius, which would have been applicable because the Romans controlled...

December 18 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. We have so many...

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What does the Bible say about communication?

December 18 2019

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What does it mean to have a reprobate mind?

December 18 2019

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Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?

December 18 2019

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?

In 1 Corinthians 15:28 is mentioned an eight word phrase "So that God may be all in all", which, I believe, summarizes the ultimate goal of God in creating...

December 18 2019 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there a biblical list of sins?

No, there is not a complete list of sins anywhere in the Bible, but Michael mentioned sins of commission which the Rabbis had codified into 613 laws, and 365...

December 18 2019 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Christian view of QEC (quantum energy coaching), and is it safe to do it?

Based on information found on the internet, Quantum Energy Coaching (QEC) appears to be a two-day workshop that presents itself as a technique of...

December 17 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What will we be doing in heaven?

We will be singing as Michael said (Isaiah 44:23; Hebrews 2:12 --saying, "I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will...

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Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?

December 17 2019

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of sackcloth and ashes?

Sackcloth and ashes were used in Old Testament times as a symbol of debasement, mourning, and/or repentance. Someone wanting to show his repentant heart...

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

Who makes up the armies in heaven, as mentioned in Revelation 19:14?

This is an interesting question, Murray Roulstone! The angels in part(Matt. 25:31; 2 Thessalonians 1:7 -- "and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as...

December 17 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the cost of following Jesus?

Following Jesus has eternal benefits and can also have many potential temporal blessings. However, as Jesus Himself made clear, those who follow Him will...

December 17 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Allen Miole , Family Pastor

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

The bible tells us after resurrection, Jesus went to meet His disciples and particularly (in spite of being denied not only once but trice!) Jesus had an...

December 17 2019 1 Comments 39 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Deborah Agyemang

What is the cost of following Jesus?

Mathew 8:20

Matthew 8:20

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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

December 17 2019

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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

December 17 2019

Answer by Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

When a person has a long-standing illness and decides against further treatment, is that a sin?

No, I don't believe a person who doesn't elect to pursue treatment would in any way be committing a sin, and here are my reasons: 1) To decline treatment is...

December 17 2019 7 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to "taste and see that The Lord is good"?

Benjamin, good question! First, see the big picture: Psalm 34 1. Bless the Lord (Psalm 34:1-3). 2. Seek the Lord (Psalm 34:4-8). 3. Fear the Lord (Psalm...

December 17 2019 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by gerald heard

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

Brother and sisters, we all know the Holy Spirit can come upon anyone. Who are we to say a woman can't preach? I would say to you all: God's word can be...

December 17 2019 39 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Was Mary at the tomb before sunrise or after?

I would say that plausible interpretations of the wording of John 20:1 leave open the possibility of the reference to darkness applying to the time when Mary...

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What is kindness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

December 17 2019

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

Was Mary at the tomb before sunrise or after?

PROBLEM: Mark states that Mary was there “very early in the morning ... when the sun had risen” (Mark 16:2). But John says it was “early, while it was still ...

Mark 16:2

December 16 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When a person has a long-standing illness and decides against further treatment, is that a sin?

If it were a case where the person decided against available medical treatment from a belief or expectation that God would heal the condition, that (to me)...

December 16 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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When a person has a long-standing illness and decides against further treatment, is that a sin?

For example, if a person needs a kidney transplant and decides against it, knowing s/he will probably die without it, is that sinful to God?

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December 16 2019

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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

December 16 2019

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What does it mean to love Jesus?

December 16 2019

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Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse?

December 16 2019

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Why is God going to release Satan after the 1000 years?

December 16 2019

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

How are we to interpret Jesus' words about the bread and wine being His body and blood (Mark 14:22-24; see also 1 Corinthians 11:24-25)?

Mark 14:22-24 22 "And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. 23 And he took...

December 16 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Why didn’t mankind repent after the plagues in Revelation 9:21?

As I believe these events are in the future during the seven year Tribulation period, I will rephrase the question as, why are we told that the people in Rev...

December 15 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why didn’t mankind repent after the plagues in Revelation 9:21?

I would say that the "rest of mankind" -- who would not include those with the seal of God upon their foreheads (Revelation 9:4) -- did not repent because,...

December 15 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the similarity between baptism and preservation of Noah and his family in the ark?

I would say that the similarity of which Peter is speaking pertains to God using the waters of the Flood in Noah's day to "cleanse" the earth of its sin and...

December 15 2019 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What is the gospel of Jesus Christ?

I summarize the gospel under 4 main headings: 1) God’s holiness/law/glory (Habakkuk 1:13, a verse Evangelism Explosion—ShareLifeToday.org—and I use--it says,...

December 15 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Question by Anonymous
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What is the similarity between baptism and preservation of Noah and his family in the ark?

What does 1 Peter 3:18-22 mean? What is the similarity between what happened in Noah's time and baptism of the believer?

1 Peter 3:8 - 22

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

How are we to interpret Jesus' words about the bread and wine being His body and blood (Mark 14:22-24; see also 1 Corinthians 11:24-25)?

The body and blood of Jesus are offered (as the catechism of the Lutheran faith in which I was raised puts it) "under" the bread and wine, but those elements...

December 15 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Was Sunday ever established as the official day of worship for New Testament Christians?

December 15 2019

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Who was Pontius Pilate?

December 15 2019

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What should we learn from the tribe of Dan?

December 15 2019