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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How did a sensual book like the Song of Solomon get in the Bible?

The OT was organized through the process of canonization, by which some books were included while others were excluded. Jews and Christians both agree that...

January 21 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

What is Willow Creek Church?

We are never supposed to judge other churches or individuals. We should however make sure we are never fooled! Jesus tells us so! Here is a link that will...

January 21 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janice Thomas , Perpetual Bible student, retired Property Developer

Is the perpetual virginity of Mary biblical?

My humble opinion is that, Mary's womb was the sacred vessel, not Mary herself. Jesus Christ is 100% pure and perfect and undefiled in all things and so...

January 21 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about a married couple being separated for a while for the purpose of working toward reconciliation?

It is better than divorce, and many times absence makes the heart grow fonder. People learn they really do love each other and it is no fun living alone. I...

January 21 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nate Werner

How did a sensual book like the Song of Solomon get in the Bible?

In my opinion, you're asking the wrong question. At the moment the book was written it was part of inspired scripture. In fact, the first verse actually says...

January 21 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Beverly Hilderbrand

What is Willow Creek Church?

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10 Because Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, we feel compelled to do the same. The...

January 21 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Did God create the universe?

January 21 2019

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How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?

January 20 2019

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How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?

January 20 2019

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How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?

January 20 2019

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What does it mean that God is able to keep us from falling (Jude 24)?

January 20 2019

Question by Scott Crosby

How should a Christian honor his/her parents?

Exodus 20:12

January 20 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dean Mathes

What did God mean when He created a vault between the waters to separate water from water?

When God created the earth He originally created a layer of water above the atmosphere. This layer of water created a perfect environment for the entire...

January 20 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dean Mathes

What does "divers places" or "various places" mean in Matthew 24:7?

This question has an easy answer and a complicated answer. First the easy answer. My KJV Bible has a footnote defining “divers” as various. I agree with one...

January 20 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?

First, trust God in the fear. Remember His perfect love casts out all fear. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear...

January 20 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about integrity?

January 20 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why didn’t God require Cain’s life as punishment for murdering Abel since it seems inconsistent with His command in Gen. 9 verse 6?

After killing Abel, Cain was not put to death; rather, he was forbidden to farm and left to wander the earth. God gave him a special mark to indicate to...

January 20 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about sex with animals?

January 20 2019

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Why wasn’t the psalmist afraid of powerful and wicked people? (Psalm 49:5–9)

January 20 2019

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Who was Nero?

January 19 2019

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What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?

January 19 2019

Answer by Tom Harley

Why did Jesus ask the crowd to sit down in groups of fifty?

1 Kings 18:8 [Obadiah said to Elijah]…”while Jezebel was killing prophets… I hid 100 of the Lord’s prophets in two caves, 50 in each, and supplied them with...

January 19 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

January 19 2019

Answer by Jim Stevens

What does the Bible say about the role of senior pastor?

The title of Senior Pastor seems to imply a hierarchy in the church which is not biblical. Anyone who is called and gifted by God to serve as a...

January 19 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are there prophets in the church today?

January 18 2019

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What does the Bible say about magic, magicians, illusionists?

January 18 2019

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

Why didn’t God require Cain’s life as punishment for murdering Abel since it seems inconsistent with His command in Gen. 9 verse 6?

Although murder might appear from an intuitive or "common-sense" standpoint to require the death of the perpetrator, a formal commandment from God against...

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"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

January 18 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)

The Bible mentions several heavenly books in which humans’ deeds are being recorded. It was common for Israelites to keep genealogical records (Neh 7:5;...

January 17 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?

January 17 2019

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

Is it considered lust to comment or joke about the attractiveness of a person to whom you're not married?

Not to sound puritanical, but... While God created men and women to be visually appealing and sexually attractive to each other, He also created a framework...

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What does the Bible teach about the rapture?

January 17 2019

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Why is it important to meditate on God's Word?

January 17 2019

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What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)

January 17 2019

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Why did David lift up his hands to worship God? (63:4)

January 17 2019

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

No! To repent means to turn from sin, to change the direction of your life from selfishness and rebellion against God's law. At the same time, you must turn...

January 17 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did David lift up his hands to worship God? (63:4)

I would say that the lifting of the hands in prayer is both a recognition of God being greater or more exalted (and thus "higher") than the person praying,...

January 17 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the "lower" according to Psalm 8:5, man or angels?

I would say that the psalm is expressing the thought that God created man to be just a little lower than the angels, with the implication of the honor that...

January 17 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

January 17 2019

Question by GREGORY LAMPTEY

Who is the "lower" according to Psalm 8:5, man or angels?

Psalm 8:5 says God has made man a little lower than angels. Does that mean angels are above man?

Psalms 8:3 - 9

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

How should a Christian wedding be different from a non-Christian wedding?

There is no example in the Bible of a Christian "wedding." There are references in the Old Testament concerning Jewish unions. There is only one reference to...

January 17 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dan Lea

What is the mark of the beast (666)?

Just about every product these days has a bar code embossed on each item for sale. The first two bars to the left, middle, and the end usually have longer...

January 17 2019 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did David lift up his hands to worship God? (63:4)

2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I w...

January 17 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God have to judge a SECOND TIME?

I would say that, while Jesus did endure God's punishment for all of humanity's sins for all time, each individual human must then avail themselves of that...

January 17 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up