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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

November 08 2018

Answer by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE , Registered Nurse

Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?

I find this very difficult to put credence in because of Luke 16. If this was a parable, it’s still truth and it’s also the ONLY parable with given names out...

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What is the Noahic Covenant?

November 07 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

Who is really 'playing God' - the doctor who euthanizes a dying patient, or the doctor who extends the life of a terminally ill patient?

One doctor is obeying God and one doctor is disobeying God. It is a fact that many receive salvation at the very last of their lives and the pain that they...

November 07 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ron Goetz

How should we interpret, "There will be two men in one bed; one will be taken, the other will be left"? Is this referring to homosexuality?

As I understand it, we need to look at individual verses in the context of the surrounding verses. A few verses earlier, Jesus is recorded as mentioning Lot...

November 07 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How did the early church demonstrate selfless serving?

The passage that came immediately to mind when reading the question was Acts 4:32-37, which indicates that members of the early church freely and willingly...

November 06 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What are the "gates" spoken of in Psalm 24?

Psalm 24 is a very difficult piece of poetry, penned by King David, to decipher. That's what makes it a favorite of many people. When the word has to be read...

November 06 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct?

Like Brian Harris, I see this question as rather simple. God is the Creator of the Universe. He is the One Who made a plan when His anointed cherub rebelled...

November 06 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?

My understanding is that Thomas' name by itself comes from the Semitic word (Anglicized as "ta'am") meaning "twin", which indicates that "Thomas" may have...

November 06 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God allow us to be tempted?

As James indicated in the verse cited in the question, God Himself is not the source of temptation. However, He may allow us to be tempted to promote our own...

November 06 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Stavan Panhalkar

Why does Paul call Jesus the first to rise from the dead when other people had been raised from the dead, such as Lazarus?

There are two differences in the resurrection of Jesus and resurrections of people before Jesus: 1) He was resurrected with his body 2) He resurrected never...

November 06 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Peterson

How should Christians respond to global poverty and hunger?

The following bible passage I'm presenting is very clear how Jesus expects us to respond: "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty...

November 06 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?

John 20:24

1 Vote November 06 2018 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE , Registered Nurse

Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?

Blessings to everyone. I do not see how the Scriptures can invite everyone to come to Christ & be promised salvation to “ALL” who will if God “chose” who...

November 06 2018 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Pearl Ekong , Fortified member of the body of Christ

Does God allow us to be tempted?

Like in the story of Job did God allow Satan to harm Job's children?

James 1:13

November 06 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?

The Bible is clear -- God, while being sovereign, is not in control of this world. He is not responsible for the evil in this world. God setup Adam as having...

November 06 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

I know Prov.16:18 and James 4:6 but what is God's attitude toward taking Pride in our work?

I found 63 references to the word “pride” in my bible, and 60 of them were negative. What does that tell us about God’s view of people who are full of pride?...

November 06 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is holy laughter?

November 05 2018

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What is true religion?

November 05 2018

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Do Christians have to obey the laws of the land?

November 05 2018

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How will you determine if your will is also the will of the Lord?

Before we come to faith in Jesus (become a Christian) our will has been moulded and shaped by two influences: 1) the sinful desires of our flesh flowing out...

November 05 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aija Brauvere

What is the difference between a righteous person and spiritual person?

We often have own ideas about God, spirituality, and religion, and that is why there are countless denominations (religion in general). Religion that God our...

November 05 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are there errors in the Qur'an (Koran)?

November 05 2018

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Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?

November 05 2018

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What are the lost books of the Bible?

November 04 2018

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What is a Christian worldview?

November 04 2018

Answer by D. M. , Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist

Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?

"And the people spoke against God, and against Moses, why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no bread, neither is...

November 04 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Mcgibbon

Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)

Once you are written in the book of life I have never see any scriptures to preclude you from Heaven. That's why as Christians we strive to get all souls...

November 04 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How might adultery lead to death (Proverbs 2:18)?

I agree with Tim and would add that this "strange" (foreign), that is, the forbidden woman, knows how to use flattery to her advantage. ISBE says, “The...

November 04 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How do I know which of God's promises are for me?

The New Testament records the New Covenant that God has made with his human creation. Every person who hears the gospel message about the birth, life,...

November 04 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is eating pigs now okay?

During His earthly life, and although He adhered to all the Old Testament dietary laws, Jesus Himself indicated (as He said in Mark 7:14-23) that true...

November 03 2018 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why is eating pigs now okay?

Leviticus 11:7

2 Votes November 03 2018 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

How can I be saved?

You know getting saved is really very simple once you really understand a few things. 1. You must realize that you are a sinner. 2. That you need to change...

November 03 2018 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How will you determine if your will is also the will of the Lord?

Ways that I have found useful are: 1) praying for God's direction or guidance, including an indication of willingness on my part to abide by it, and also to...

November 03 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

Fair is a very subjective word. Every human being will have a different idea about what is fair. The word fair only appears 4 times in the New Testament...

November 03 2018 23 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What should we learn from the life of Joseph?

What I admire most about the life story of Joseph is the beautiful picture it gives us of forgiveness from the heart. I think it’s the best example in all of...

November 03 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)

November 02 2018

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What is an appropriate level of intimacy before marriage?

November 02 2018

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Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?

November 02 2018

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What does the Bible say about near death experiences?

November 02 2018

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

Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)

For Paul, nothing that he could possibly achieve or obtain, or any hardships or sufferings (including a martyr's death) that he might have to endure for...

November 02 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How was wisdom given to Solomon? (2 Chronicles 1:12) or, How did Solomon become so wise--instantly or with tutors? (1 Kings 4:29-34)

I would say that Solomon's wisdom was a gift imparted by God, regardless of whatever education or tutoring Solomon may have received as the son of King...

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

How might adultery lead to death (Proverbs 2:18)?

I would say that Solomon is speaking of the possibility of both spiritual and physical death. He has indicated in the cited passage that the woman in...

November 02 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What are the Seven Abominations?

In my opinion, the number seven is used in the verse cited in the question (as it is elsewhere in the Bible) as a symbol of completeness or perfection, in...

November 02 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)

NCV Brothers and sisters, I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is...

Philippians 3:1 - 21

November 02 2018 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How was wisdom given to Solomon? (2 Chronicles 1:12) or, How did Solomon become so wise--instantly or with tutors? (1 Kings 4:29-34)

How was wisdom given to Solomon? (2 Chronicles 1:12) or, How did Solomon become so wise--instantly or with tutors? (1 Kings 4:29-34) 2 Chronicles 1:12 "th...

November 02 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How might adultery lead to death (Proverbs 2:18)?

16 So you will be delivered from the forbidden[a] woman, from the adulteress[b] with her smooth words, 17 who forsakes the companion of her youth ...

Proverbs 2:18

November 02 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up