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

Is the Roman Catholic Church a cult?

As fundamentally as I or other Protestants might take issue with Roman Catholicism on specific theological issues, I do not think that Roman Catholicism...

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What does it mean to rededicate your life to Christ?

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What does the Bible say about child sacrifice?

February 06 2019

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What does it mean that the trees clap their hands in Isaiah 55:12?

February 06 2019

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Why did the daughters claim a right to land? (Joshua 17:4)

February 06 2019

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Is Zechariah 11:12-13 a Messianic prophecy?

February 06 2019

Question by Lily T.

What does the Bible say about taking care of our parents?

I understand the Bible indicates that once we start our own family we leave our parents... with that said, what does the Bible say about taking care of our p...

February 06 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What does it mean that the Bible is God-breathed?

2 Timothy is attributed to St. Paul or Saul of Tarsus. Though the authorship is debated, if Paul is the author, then what scripture is he referring to in 2...

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What is contemplative prayer?

February 05 2019

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

Who is Paul talking about in 2 Corinthians 12:2-5?

Although the narrative in Acts 9 makes it sound as if the events described beginning in Acts 9:26 occurred immediately after the events described in Acts...

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How should a Christian respond to beggars?

February 05 2019

Answer by mark albright

Why are there so many televangelist scandals?

Was Jim Bakker thinking about Jesus when he raped Jessica Hahn? Was he thinking about poor senior Christians when he committed fraud? Have you watched his...

February 04 2019 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If God grants his beloved sleep, why do many Christians have insomnia? Psalm 127:2

I would say that any sleeplessness that the psalmist had in mind would have been the result of a troubled mind, particularly with respect to a person's...

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Why was it right for Caleb to offer his daughter without her consent?

February 04 2019

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Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

February 04 2019

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

What was vile? (101:3)

Ver. 3. Wicked thing. The original hath it, if we will render it word for word, "I will set no word of Belial before mine eyes." But word is figuratively...

February 04 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why were the walls of Jericho shut up tight?

People mainly worked outside Jericho and returned at night for housing and SAFETY. Jericho was a double-walled city. The outer wall was 6 feet thick and the...

February 04 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gene Coleman

How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?

I accept and believe the Biblical story’s in Genesis just as it is written. While some may chose to believe each day was somewhat just a description of a...

February 04 2019 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?

God created the Sabbath for mankind and set aside the seventh-day of the week as a holy day of rest and remembrance. The only day God blessed and made holy...

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

If God grants his beloved sleep, why do many Christians have insomnia? Psalm 127:2

Psalm 127:2 "In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat- for HE GRANTS SLEEP TO THOSE HE LOVES."

February 04 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What should we learn from Deuteronomy 31:8?

Deuteronomy 31:8 8The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

Deuteronomy 31:8

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What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?

February 04 2019

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

What was vile? (101:3)

The Hebrew word in question (Anglicized as Belial) is used multiple times in the Bible as a personification of worthlessness, corruption, or evil (although...

February 04 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What was vile? (101:3)

3 I will not look with approval on anything that is vile.

February 03 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

In the ideal world that God created, humans were meant to live in a relationship of everlasting, harmonious fellowship and mutual love with God. However,...

February 03 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?

God's words to Moses in Exodus 31:12-17 indicated that the Sabbath was a sign between God and Israel. As elaborated on by Paul in Colossians 2:8-19 (writing...

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

Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

1 John 4:18 ESV 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected...

1 John 4:18

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For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?

Genesis 2:2 - 3

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

How do people worship images? (Psalm 97:7)

I would say that, even though (as noted in both the Old and New Testaments, in passages such as Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:19-23, and Romans 2:15) God has...

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Is "name it claim it" teaching biblical?

February 03 2019

Answer by Gary Wofford

Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?

The qualifications in Timothy and Titus are for "overseers" and "elders." There are also qualifications for pastor that are similar. All of these require...

February 03 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Wofford

Is it biblical for a woman to marry a man with whom she had an affair before each one got a divorce?

Luke 16:18 makes it clear that both parties are committing adultery in this situation. The Bible develops a concept of a one flesh relationship throughout...

February 03 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Wofford

What does the Bible say about a woman committing adultery, divorcing her husband, and marrying the other man?

Her unfaithful act constitutes adultery, as you mention. God hates divorce, so sin has been compounded upon sin and hurt upon hurt. This affects all parties...

February 03 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Wofford

If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?

This answer is written for the practical issues, as the other answers document the important scripture references. For an understanding of this issue of...

February 03 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

How should a Christian view logic?

We all use logic all the time but knowledge is power. And logical actions are governed by knowledge. Lack of knowledge negates wisdom, so ignorance can not...

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

How do people worship images? (Psalm 97:7)

7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols— worship him, all you gods! And doesn’t this verse imply there are many gods...

Psalms 97:7

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In 1 John 3:11, who is John referring to who has heard the message to love one another?

February 03 2019

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What does the Bible say about bestiality?

February 03 2019

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

What should we learn from the life of Abimelech, son of Gideon?

I would say that the life of Abimelech (which is recounted in Judges 9) is meant as a negative example of how power should not be sought or gained merely for...

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What does the Bible say about ethnocentrism?

February 02 2019

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

What should we learn from the life of Gomer in Hosea?

GOMER (2) [ISBE] GOMER (2) - go'-mer (gomer; Gamer): Wife of Hosea. Hosea married Gomer according to Divine appointment, and this was the beginning of God's...

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

What does it mean that the trees clap their hands in Isaiah 55:12?

Mark Harris, lecturer in Science and Religion at Edinburgh University, has found at least 2 main ways in which ‘natural praise’ can be interpreted. First, is...

February 02 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by JESTEEN Y ALEN KUMAR , Sunday School Teacher at Baptist Church

What should we learn from the life of Abimelech, son of Gideon?

What should be learn from the life of Abimelek son of Jerub-Baal (Gideon)

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Answer by Jay Saunders

How can I help my child who was sexually abused?

An important thing to know is that a child molester will pay for his crimes some day. Of course we all have to forgive those that abuse us in any manner....

February 02 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Patricia Townsend , Wife, Grandmother, Mentor and Teacher

Will there still be death, suffering, and sin during the millenial kingdom?

Acts 3:21: This verse speaks of the restitution of all things. I understand this to mean creation as God intended it in regards to environment and animals....

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Would the discovery of Noah's Ark be important?

February 02 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Jesus saying when he says about the last days, "Woe to those who are pregnant and nursing in those days," and to pray that their flight is not in the winter or on the Sabbath?

I believe this is only for the Jews during the tribulation. When the antichrist breaks his covenant with the nation of Israel at the middle of the 7 year...

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Answer by Ruth Ibekwe

How can I help my child who was sexually abused?

Hey Ma'am, I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to you and your baby. It's sad and despicable. But the truth, as difficult as it may be, is for you both...

February 02 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Neville Chisholm

Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?

Due to its poetry and prose the King James Version is an excellent way of remembering verse meaning and word flow. It's all I was brought up on and I find it...

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