Why is eating pigs now okay?
Food and dietary restrictions in the Bible were always directed to Jews and the nation of Israel. There are no general restrictions on food for Christians,...
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andrew kameya
How is a woman's desire for her husband a curse?
Three translations - NLT, EXB, and NET says that the woman wants to control the man. Why aren't there more translations saying the same thing? My personal...
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kel gens
Who were the Assyrians in the Bible?
Some believe the Assyrians are descendants of Ishmael. No one can trace a direct line to Ishmael, but they had a written word almost identical to the Koran....
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What scriptures or prayers break or get rid of the spirit of Jezebel out of a person's life?
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How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin?
How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin? He has been delivered but this sin keeps on attacking him. Please advise.
Romans 2:9
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Aurel Gheorghe
When Jesus said, "Father forgive them" were those yelling, "Crucify him" saved as a result?
This is a thought-provoking question. Revelation 1:7 unveils a scene from Christ’s Second Coming and the sorrowful reaction of the lost (those who pierced...
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Shannon Vanhoosier
Should we be baptized in Jesus' name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)?
When Jesus said to pray in the name of Jesus, he said exactly what he meant. He didn't say pray in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. We understood...
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What was the practice of casting lots?
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What is the best description of who God is?
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Jonathan Seadon
What does the Bible say about oral sex?
Having read all the responses above it’s clear to me that the bible is not clear on the answer to this question. I’m actually more confused now than before I...
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Daks Millamena
Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
Jesus prayed for forgiveness for the Roman soldiers who are involved in his torture and about to execute him. Why would Jesus do this since the soldiers are...
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Julie Favazza
Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?
Here is where I believe the church has it wrong. We have been taught all that you to do is believe He is the Risen Messiah. The Bible verse taught so often...
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How transparent should church finances be?
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What makes me different from the goats in the Bible story when Jesus separated the sheep from the goats?
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Paul Stewart
What does it mean to, "...pass over this Jordan..."?
I believe it means exactly as it says, in context. They were waiting beside the Jordan, and the 'this Jordan' refers to the river in front of them.
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Bob Hall
, Married best friend, Dad- 6, GDad- 17, GrGdad- 3, 1 Poodle
What is the difference between salvation and justification?
When I was “saved”, I didn’t know what salvation was. All I knew was that something had happened to me, and that I was different. A friend at church gave me...
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What is Heaven like?
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What is the best description of who God is?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is there a time when the Lord will not be near?
Good question, Richard. Dwight Moody says this: Supposing I should state that last night a man came into this place and lost a very valuable present;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)
1 Chronicles 16:11 NET Seek the Lord and the strength he gives! Seek his presence 1 continually! NET Notes 1 tn Heb “face.” Now seek the Lord your God...
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Shandukani Nemauluma
What does the Bible say about church-hopping?
Church hopping can be good or bad looking at the the reasons for doing so. Jesus was once concerned about whether there will be people with faith when he...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can a loving God send someone to hell?
Non-Christians often ask the Christian, “But how can the God of love allow any of his creatures to suffer unending misery?” The question is, how can he not?...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How is an eternity in hell a just punishment for only a human lifetime of sin?
Non-Christians often ask the Christian, “But how can the God of love allow any of his creatures to suffer unending misery?” The question is, how can he not?...
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Why did God speak to Moses out of the burning bush?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone?
Is the fire spoken of literal fire? It is an accepted law of language that a figure of speech is less intense than the reality. If “fire” is merely a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did Jesus say about the existence of hell?
The Bible describes hell as a place of outer darkness, a lake of fire, a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth, a place of eternal separation from the...
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Glen Rogers
, Minister
Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus' baptism important?
“But so that He might be manifested to Israel, I came baptizing in water.” This establishes the context for the purpose of the baptism of Jesus. John's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the best description of who God is?
"God Is Love." Agape [ἀγάπη, agapē], the love theme of the Bible, can only be defined by the nature of God. John affirms that "God is love" (1 John 4:8). God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where is hell? What is the location of hell?
Down Under A politician awoke after an operation and found the curtains in his hospital room drawn. “Why are the curtains closed?” he asked the nurse. “Is it...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)
Psalm 24:7, "Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in." Jeremiah 29:13, "And you will...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the phrase to "nail" something to the cross really mean and is it biblically accurate metaphor?
Several metaphors related to 'nailing' things to the cross are sometimes tossed around in the church or used as sermon points: Nailing our sins, temptations,...
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What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?
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, Bible study discussion leader
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Lisa Edwards
Can man live without God?
Basically, I say this. Yes, man can physically live in this world without accepting God in his life, but I know for fact they will not be completely happy....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?
A Nazarite is: (Hebrew form Nazirite), the name of such Israelites as took on them the vow prescribed in Numbers 6: 2-21. The word denotes generally one who...
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When was the book of Revelation written?
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
Will we eat food in heaven?
Firstly we need to understand the difference between what was spoken figuratively and that which was spoken literally. Food has been designed for earthly...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the difference between the LORD'S face and His countenance in Numbers 6:24-27, which is known as the "priest's blessing"?
Good question, Lena! “Face” according to Dr. Warren Wiersbe in Num. 6:25 is a symbol for Acceptance/Blessing (Face Shine on You). The last line of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is a benediction in the Bible?
When I was a pastor for 7 years, I loved the form of the benediction given in Nu 6:22-27, and the most common form still used today in 2 Cor 13:14. I would...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does God mean by "let's confuse them"?
CONFOUND - kon-found': The physical origin of spiritual terms is well illustrated by one of the principal Hebrew words for "confou: "In Gen 11:7,9, according...
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Who was Cain's wife? Was Cain's wife his sister?
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Is eating meat on Good Friday a sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse?
Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse? In ancient times a white horse was used by a conquering king who would ride into a city conquered. The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is God going to give us a white stone with a new name?
Two comments on "white" and "stone" are included: 1 "White" or “bright.” The Greek term λευκός (leukos) can refer either to the color white (traditional...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the meaning behind the story of the floating axe head?
When I look out into the expanse and see the sun moon and stars hanging there with nothing to hold them up, it tells me that the One who put them there and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What parts of 1 Peter 1 are figures of speech?
I think that seed is one figure of speech in 1 Peter 1:23. "The Word of God is the instrument God uses to produce new birth (cf. Matthew 13:20; Luke 8:11)....
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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between salvation and justification?
Salvation is an act that each individual must participate in to receive. It comes from God through Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. First we must hear...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between salvation and justification?
There is no difference. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who JUSTIFIETH the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness....