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

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

What this question is really asking is, "If God is in control why does he allow evil to exist"? The answer is that sovereignty will not usurp free will until...

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Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?

September 09 2018

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

Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?

I would say that it would depend on the relationship that the Christian had with the deceased during the deceased's life. The time for the Christian to have...

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Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?

September 09 2018

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What is nihilism?

September 08 2018

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

Where were Sodom and Gomorrah?

My understanding is that the Biblical narrative, in combination with modern-day archaeological evidence, indicate Sodom and Gomorrah as having been located...

September 08 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marshal Immanuel

Why did Jesus tell the recently healed blind man not to return to the village in Mark 8:26?

Mark 8:26 says that Jesus sent the man whom He healed from his physical (and spiritual too) blindness, to his home but not to go through (or take route...

September 08 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about shunning?

September 08 2018

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Why is encouragement so important according to the Bible?

September 08 2018

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What does the Bible say about death?

September 08 2018

Answer by Evan Doan

Was Noah's Ark found by Ron Wyatt? Is there any proof of this?

“Proof” is a strong word. Is there any empirical proof? No, and neither should one expect such proof to be attainable, not for wood covered in pitch to...

September 08 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donald F Brown

Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?

I have studied this "koine" Greek word for more years than I care to admit as I prepare a manuscript for publication. In my study and research I have come to...

September 08 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marvin Reynolds , Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital

Why did Barzillai forego the king’s favor? (2 Samuel 19:34–37)

Can't but wonder where this name occurred from. It applies today in South America where I have been 3 times and is a very mixed area with a certain amount of...

September 08 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

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?

Reading Matthew 24:20 it’s easy to see why fleeing while pregnant or in the winter would be less than desirable. Being homeless is never easy, but it's...

September 08 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?

To better understand what is going on here, we need to go back and read starting with Luke 17:20, where Jesus is teaching the end of this world events and...

September 07 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?

The first resurrection is the resurrection of CHRISTIANS who will be taken to heaven to become kings and priests with Jesus. “And I saw thrones, and they sat...

September 07 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

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

After repeated but unhedded warnings by Jeremiah to Israel for their sin, God used king Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon as an instrument of judgment against...

September 07 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nicholas Robinson

What is Paul saying when he said, "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying"?

Jesus answered this in Mat 37-9 7¶But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who...

September 07 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.?

September 07 2018

Answer by Sid Bikor

Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?

In the scriptures names are usually definitions of a person's destiny. People act or live up their names and therefore when a person encounters God, if his...

September 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?

In my opinion, Jesus is saying in this passage that, just as a gathering in the air or on the ground of birds that feed on carrion indicates that a carcass...

September 07 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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?

Jesus' emphasis in these verses is on the speed that will be required to escape, if possible, the devastation that He is indicating will occur in the days to...

September 07 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?

This has been debated, but most of the crucifixes and paintings have Jesus' nail in the palms of the hands. Thus the belief has taken place by false...

September 07 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?

Words always have root meaning even in our own names. So God occasionally changed a person's name because they had excelled to a higher spiritual level of...

September 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Randy Weaver , Business Owner

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

Consider this from Daniel 4:17: 17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living...

September 07 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mark

When Psalm 24 says, "He who has clean hands and a pure heart.. "then what does "dirty hands" mean?

The one who has "clean hands and a pure heart" is spoken of in Psalm 24 as one who is able to ascend the mountain of the Lord and enter into his holy place....

September 07 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?

September 06 2018

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What is the Biblical procedure for deliverance/casting out demons?

September 06 2018

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Do human beings truly have a free will?

September 06 2018

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How does the Bible define a good Christian family?

September 06 2018

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How should a Christian view politics?

September 06 2018

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

What does James mean that we should be "the firstfruits of his creatures" in James 1:18?

The first fruits offering in the Old Testament was first mentioned in Exodus 23:19. When the annual harvest was gathered, the best of the very first of the...

September 06 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?

The bible clearly states we as Christian are not to commit or practice any appearance of evildoing, so having a best friend of the opposite sex looks evil in...

September 06 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Should Christian men or women wear earrings?

Fashion trends and styles come and go so we come to Christ as we are. The Holy Spirit indwelling us changes us more on the inside than the outside....

September 06 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

Memorizing scripture builds a solid foundation for anyone’s faith, but especially a child. Children naturally trust their parents, but that trust only...

September 06 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Croach

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

Teaching a child is the same way you can create memorization. Start with shortened verses, John 3:16, Psalms 23, or 24. Start with loving, kind passages. I...

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How should a Christian view politics?

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Answer by James Barclay

Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

Faith, I feel, must guide us all in His name. A person who wishes to know His Word does not need to know Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, French, German or Latin. But...

September 05 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

Speaking just from personal opinion (rather than from formal training or experience as a teacher -- either in an academic setting or in Sunday school), I...

September 05 2018 3 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?

First, we need to take a look at the context of the verse. The author is a captive of the Babylonians who caused so much destruction in Israel, killing and...

September 05 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?

I would agree that the cited verse is exceptionally graphic and violent in nature. I would also agree that the sentiment expressed is not in accord with the...

September 04 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Teaching my child, who is 7 years old, Psalm 23 and Psalm 91. Someone said that was extreme. I do not think it is, I feeI I should be teaching him even more,...

Proverbs 22:6

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Question by John Onsaki

Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?

What is the true meaning? Why would the psalmist say such a thing?

Psalms 137:9

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Is apostolic succession biblical?

September 04 2018