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How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?

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How can we prevent our young people from losing faith?

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What does the Bible say about eating food/meat that has been sacrificed to idols?

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Has the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with?

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How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?

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Why is such violent imagery used in this passage? (Isaiah 13:6–8)

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Why are we afraid to die?

May 20 2019

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

What healing comes from Jesus’ wounds? (1 Peter 2:24)

In the context in which Peter was writing, I would say that the healing to which he was referring had (and has) multiple meanings. First, is the healing from...

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

Why is such violent imagery used in this passage? (Isaiah 13:6–8)

The violent imagery was meant to unmistakably convey the nature of the righteous judgment that God would execute against Babylon for its treatment of Judah....

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What is love (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

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What is patience (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the midtribulational view of the rapture (midtribulationism)?

May 20 2019

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Why is such violent imagery used in this passage? (Isaiah 13:6–8)

6 Wail, for the day of the Lord is near; it will come like destruction from the Almighty.[a] 7 Because of this, all hands will go limp, every he...

Isaiah 13:6 - 8

May 20 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gil Anderson

Where do the Hebrew Scriptures prophesy the death and resurrection of the Messiah?

This passage from Daniel identifies the time of the Messiah’s appearance, death and resurrection: Daniel 9:24: Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the meaning of the Hebrew word shalom?

I loved Hebrew class in seminary so I took it all 3 years (that's all they offered.) It consumed much of my time! But I liked it because I was single then...

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Would the discovery of Noah's Ark be important?

May 19 2019

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Why wasn't Cain's punishment death?

May 19 2019

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Why was Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt?

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Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time?

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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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What was the significance of these gemstones? (Exodus 39:10–14)

May 19 2019

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

Why does Jesus promise that "those who hold fast will rule with a rod of iron"?

This passage is using the same imagery as in Psalm 2:8-9, which (as noted in Acts 4:24-26) was written by David. The psalm (as was the case with multiple...

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Question by Robin Baccanti

Why does Jesus promise that "those who hold fast will rule with a rod of iron"?

27 "And he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken."

Revelation 2:26 - 27

May 19 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by OLANREWAJU TOPE ONIFADE

Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?

The reaction of Pharaoh to Abraham speaks volumes in this regard that, he (Pharaoh) did not have any sexual relationship with Sarah. In Genesis 12 verse 19,...

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Who are the 'these' Jesus referred to when asking Peter if he loved Him more than 'these'?

Andrew, Peter's brother knew about the coming of the Messias (John 1:41) and had heard John the Baptist speak “behold the lamb of God”, (John 1:36) and Peter...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

Jerusalem has seen two temples built on the Temple Mount. The first was built by King Solomon about 3000 years ago - it was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar’s...

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Am I my brother's keeper?

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Why did Jesus tell His disciples to take nothing on the journey?

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Who are the 'these' Jesus referred to when asking Peter if he loved Him more than 'these'?

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Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?

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What is The 700 Club? Is The 700 Club biblical?

May 18 2019

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

How was David like a "weaned child with its mother"? (Psalm 131:2)

I would say that the image that David is evoking is that, as long as a nursing baby is totally dependent on his or her mother as the sole means of...

May 18 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mark

Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

As stated by others, the Bible is clear that God views those who are in the womb are human beings (Jer 1, Psa 139). From the moment of conception, there is a...

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Does the Bible teach that life begins at conception?

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What does the Bible say about abortion in extreme medical cases?

May 18 2019

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How was David like a "weaned child with its mother"? (Psalm 131:2)

But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.

May 18 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?

An excellent question! Confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible...hmmm. First of all we cannot mix a whole big bunch of teachings found in the Old...

May 18 2019 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim spence

Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?

The wine drunk in those days was generally diluted by water 3:1 wine. Plutarch testifies to this. So maybe 2 -3% alcohol by content at most

May 18 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Peter Carden

What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?

Hebrews 12:14 is touching on the behavioral aspect of holiness. An aspect not many talk about for fear of falling into legalism. As a follower of Jesus...

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

What are the meanings of “stolen,” “sweet,” and “secret” in Proverbs 9:17? How can they be pleasurable?

As indicated in the passage cited in the question, the "pleasures" spoken of are considered "sweet" by those who are "simple" or "foolish" (that is, without...

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What does the Bible say about BDSM?

May 18 2019

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Will the third temple be built before or at the beginning of the 7 years of Tribulation?

Whether a 'third temple' will be built or not before the return of the Messiah is a subject of debate for both Christians and Jews alike. The short answer...

May 17 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

Whether a 'third temple' will be built or not before the return of the Messiah is a subject of debate for both Christians and Jews alike. The short answer...

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

What does growing fat have to do with a broken yoke? (Isaiah 10:27)

Although the imagery in this verse has varying translations (as indicated at the website http://www.biblehub.com), I would say that the idea being expressed...

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does growing fat have to do with a broken yoke? (Isaiah 10:27)

27 And in that day his burden will depart from your shoulder, and his yoke from your neck; and the yoke will be broken because of the fat.”[r] [r] Isaiah ...

Isaiah 10:27

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is a eunuch in the Bible? What does the Bible say about eunuchs?

A eunuch according to ISBE—International Standard Bible Encyclopedia -- is a u'-nuk (caric; spadon; eunouchos): Primarily and literally, a eunuch is an...

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Why is serving God important?

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Why is praising God important?

May 17 2019

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What is glorification?

May 17 2019