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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What evidence from Scripture and history confirms that Jesus is truly the Christ—the promised Messiah?
  4. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  5. Why did Abimelech murder his brothers?
  6. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  7. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?


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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?

June 26 2024

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What does the Bible say about health?

June 26 2024

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

Is Joash in 2 Kings 11 the same person as Jehoash, king of Judah, mentioned in 2 Kings 12?

By my understanding, the names are referring to the same person. The King James Version lists him as Joash. The name Jehoash corresponds more closely to the...

June 26 2024 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Uchytil

How can I find the way to accept God as a loving father when I was raped and abused as a child?

Dear Child of God, As your brother, someone also sexually abused as a child, I know your pain. I will not ply you with platitudes or tell you what to do....

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?

June 26 2024

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

What day and hour is The Lord talking about in Matthew 24:36, and Mark 13:32?

Doron, I think you are right. That day and hour are referring, not to the Rapture, but to the Revelation (i.e. Christ's return in judgment and to reign). The...

June 25 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Muhammad Rob

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?

The kingdom of God is God's Rules. You enter the Kingdom of God by accepting God as your Master and living your life by his rules. You seek first the kingdom...

June 25 2024 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about health?

The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like and do what you’d druther not. - Mark Twain Be careful about...

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What day and hour is The Lord talking about in Matthew 24:36, and Mark 13:32?

June 25 2024

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How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?

June 25 2024

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Should I attend my daughter's transgender wedding?

June 25 2024

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What does it mean to honor my father and mother?

I have a bit of a different opinion on this question. I emphasize opinion. This is what I think is meant by this commandment: God tells us to honor our...

June 24 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it wrong in God's eyes to tell a deceased loved one that you love and miss them?

No one can fault you for your feelings or actions (since Jesus said that those who mourn are blessed), but, at the same time, if (as I assume) your mother...

June 24 2024 Follow Vote Up

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

What did Noah do that made him find grace in the eyes of the Lord?

I would say that Noah (and, by extension, his family) found grace with God, not through any specific action or works that they performed, but through being...

June 24 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Joseph Novak

Is it wrong in God's eyes to tell a deceased loved one that you love and miss them?

My mother passed away and sometimes when I think of her, I say, "I love you, mama. I miss you, mama, and I honor you, mama." Is that wrong? Is that against G...

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When one passes is it correct to say, "S/he is now with Jesus"?

June 24 2024

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What does the Bible say about habits?

June 24 2024

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What about "The Chosen" TV series departs from God's Word?

June 23 2024

Answer by Rock N

Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?

Catechism means the contents of a book or a book of instruction; meanwhile scripture is God's word and set of instructions for us on how to live. Therefore,...

June 23 2024 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is Elisha a firstborn son?

I think so. 1 Kings 19:16: "Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint...

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Does the Bible teach that God divorced His people so they could be wed to the Messiah, Jesus?

June 23 2024

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why is Elisha’s request a hard thing?

Although Elisha's request was legitimate, Elijah did not have the power to grant it. That power was God's. If God granted the request of Elisha, Elijah would...

June 23 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Who was C. S. Lewis?

Clive Staples Lewis came into his life on November 29, 1898. He was Irish, not English. He lost his mother at the tender age of nine. He attended Wynyard...

June 23 2024 Follow Vote Up

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

Is Elisha a firstborn son?

Since Elisha was mentioned as plowing by himself (which involved handling twelve yoke of oxen! (1 Kings 19)), and requested only permission to say farewell...

June 23 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is Elisha’s request a hard thing?

I'd say that it was because the fulfillment of Elisha's request was ultimately not within Elijah's power or authority to grant. Therefore, Elijah attached a...

June 23 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Fran Joa , Interested in God and hopeful

What if my marriage interferes with my calling?

It won’t. God will not make it so your calling interferes with your marriage. If I may suggest, pray continually that God makes His desires yours. I’m sure...

June 23 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is Elisha’s request a hard thing?

2 Kings 2:10

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Is Elisha a firstborn son?

2 Kings 3:11

June 22 2024 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why did the people stone someone they had earlier wanted to worship (Acts 14:8-20)?

I believe that when Paul and Barnabas convinced the people that they were not "Jupiter and Mercurius", the people then decided they should be killed. To the...

June 22 2024 5 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

June 21 2024

Answer by Katelyn Pyles

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

I have dwelled on this question too, for some time. And had a thought that may be worth sharing. Forgive its tardiness. What if the lion was already on the...

June 21 2024 2 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?

Sometimes God brings good out of evil things. There are many examples of this. Many have spoken about the difference between astrology and astronomy but I am...

June 21 2024 2 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pamela Davis

Why would God make it so animals have to kill and eat each other to survive?

In the beginning God created all creatures to eat only plants, and we all shall be returned to that state at the time of the new creation. There was a...

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How could the wise men or magi from the East have seen Jesus' birth from a star if astrology is evil?

June 21 2024

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

What is the reason for the two birds in Leviticus 14:5?

Christ is the fulfillment of the two birds. He is a being whose home is in Heaven. Despite that, He emptied Himself and lived in an earthenware vessel (a...

June 20 2024 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What do I do if my husband likes not just porn, but especially gay porn? And this is the second time?

Is he a Christian? The Bible clearly teaches holiness for believers, and looking lustfully at someone not your spouse is adultery (Mat. 5:28). If he's not a...

June 20 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What about "The Chosen" TV series departs from God's Word?

My family views it this way: "Right now I'm watching The Chosen. Netflix has the first 8 episodes. I found more on CW, on the Roku. So far no contradictions...

June 20 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What will we look like in heaven?

June 20 2024

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does it mean, "...and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross"?

It was Jesus Christ who created all things, not only in earth, but also in heaven (as stated in the verses prior to the verse in question). It was at the...

June 19 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean, "...and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross"?

To me, the point of the cited verse is not that God has saved or will save everyone, but that God has made reconciliation/salvation POSSIBLE for everyone....

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