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How can I restore my marriage?

January 24 2019

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

What was the "last error" the Pharisees were referring to when they stated they did not want the last error to be worse than the first?

I would say that the "last error" (or "last deception", as some translations of the Bible -- such as the New King James Version, as noted in the question --...

January 22 2019 Follow Vote Up

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What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, Hell, Lake of Fire, Paradise, and Abraham's Bosom?

January 22 2019

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What was Jesus' message to the church in Pergamum in Revelation?

January 22 2019

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What was Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus in Revelation?

January 22 2019

Answer by Wanda Jenkins

How seriously should I consider the words of a complete stranger who told me, "God told me to tell you, God has a plan."?

In Jeremiah the 29th chapter, God through the prophet Jeremiah delivers a word of hope to the remaining elders among he exiles. God declares in the 11th...

January 22 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian consult horoscopes?

January 22 2019

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What does it mean to not say in your heart, who will ascend to heaven or descend into the deep?

January 22 2019

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What do you do when you feel you have married the wrong person God intended for your life?

If one 'feels' they have married the wrong person than the one that 'God intended', then they need to take a step back and re-evaluate their feelings on the...

January 21 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by john kangas

Why did Jesus say "we" instead of "I" in John 3:11?

The "We" in John 3:11 is same as the "We created man in Our image" in Genesis 1:26. The "We" is the Elohim.

January 21 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why would anyone be so cavalier about his sin? (Numbers 25:6)

Numbers 25 English Standard Version (ESV) 25 While Israel lived in Shittim, the people began to whore with the daughters of Moab. 2 These invited the peo...

January 21 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

January 21 2019

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 , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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 3 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...

January 18 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

January 18 2019