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  1. Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?
  2. What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?
  3. Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9
  4. How can someone be saved after living a life of sin?
  5. Does “the Lord will be your confidence” describe the Lord as the source of confidence or his nearness at one’s side?
  6. How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17
  7. How did Solomon discover Jeroboam's plan to become king (1 Kings 11:40)?
  8. How could a prophet's execution be justified? (Jeremiah 26:20-23)
  9. How did God use Paul’s dangerous and delayed voyage and shipwreck on the way to Rome (Acts 27-28) to spread the gospel and encourage people’s faith?
  10. Is "the gospel of the kingdom" (Mt 24:14) and "the eternal gospel" (Rev. 14:6) the same?


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What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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Is it right for a church to go into debt?

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Why can't religions coexist peacefully?

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Why do many worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?

May 06 2019

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

Why would Tamar beg a man like Amnon to marry her? (2 Samuel 13:13)

It is my firm belief that the beautiful Tamar was attempting to buy time, to cool down her half brother's lust for her. Had he truly loved her, he would have...

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

Who was Ahitophel?

Ahitophel (also called Ahithophel) had been a counselor to King David noted for his wisdom. However, when David's son Absalom rebelled against David,...

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Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven?

May 06 2019

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

Who was Ahitophel?

12 While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspirac...

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Why didn't Daniel refuse to be worshipped (Daniel 2:46)?

May 06 2019

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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

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How does the Bible describe the glorified bodies we will possess in Heaven?

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How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?

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What is the mercy seat?

May 06 2019

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

What is the meaning and purpose of saying grace before a meal?

There is no biblical mandate or command that we are to say "grace" before every meal. It is recorded that Jesus did "give thanks" a very few times but ate...

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

How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)

Matthew 5:5 ESV “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."

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From what idols had the Thessalonians turned? (1 Thessalonians 1:9)

The idols of the Thessalonians would be in two categories: 1) The internal idols (which all humanity has) of sin and lust. From these all who come to God...

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Answer by Janice Burton , Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor

Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)

Humans were created in the image of God, something unique and beautiful. The Song of Solomon is about love, not necessarily sex and romance as the world...

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What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?

May 05 2019

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

What is the definition of grace?

We Paid Nothing: As we paid nothing for God’s eternal love and nothing for the Son of His love, and nothing for His Spirit and our grace and faith, and...

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

Was this a physical attack? (Song of Solomon 5:7)

7 The watchmen found me as they went about in the city; they beat me, they bruised me, they took away my veil, those watchmen of the walls.

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

From what idols had the Thessalonians turned? (1 Thessalonians 1:9)

6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so y...

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

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?

The Bible says: Gen 1:26 – God created man in His own image. So, creation explains why we are capable of great good. Gen 2:8, 16, 17 – God put our first...

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

What is the spiritual gift of faith?

Paul is talking about the diversities of the gifts of the Spirit and the various manifestations of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:9, as he declares, To...

May 05 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Robert Ross

Why is the raising of Lazarus from the dead, probably the most profound miracle Jesus performed, found only in the gospel of John?

If I may, I merely wish to address the reason for the raising of Lazarus. Jesus perfomed His miracles for divers reasons. Sometimes out of compassion for the...

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Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

Should we tithe off our gross or net income?

Tithing is in accordance with Old Testament traditions. As Christians, we are not under the Law. What the Scripture in the New Testament teaches is that we...

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Answer by Dustin Nash , Ambassador of Christ

Does this Bible passage mean that Satan planted evil people?"

In the verse you site the simple answer is no. Satan planted the 'bad seeds.' HOWEVER. If you read: Isaiah 45:7 7 I form the light, and create darkness: I...

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

Why did Amnon rape Tamar? Why didn't David punish Amnon?

The Bible says that Amnon became obsessed with Tamar, and she was said to be beautiful like her brother, Absalom. But he did not control his infatuation with...

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

The scriptures record many people coming to life again. The Bible records several accounts of resurrection. Every time a person is raised from the dead, it...

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

Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)

Song of Solomon 1-4 English Standard Version (ESV) 1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's. The Bride Confesses Her Love She[a] 2 Let him kiss me with ...

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

Why would Tamar beg a man like Amnon to marry her? (2 Samuel 13:13)

13 And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king...

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What can we learn from Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19:14-19?

May 04 2019

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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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What should we learn from the life of Barnabas?

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What should we learn from the life of Stephen?

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Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

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What should we learn from the life of Silas?

May 04 2019

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

What was Nathan’s role in David’s court? (2 Samuel 12:1)

My understanding is that Nathan was not a part of David's court as such, but was the successor to Samuel as the prophet appointed to represent God in His...

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

Does this Bible passage mean that Satan planted evil people?"

I would say that Satan "planted" evil people by causing humanity's original fall into sin, as described in Genesis 3. Since that time, he has had no need for...

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How does it help to be humble? (Psalm 25:9)

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How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

May 04 2019

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

How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32

I would say that Paul could not have been referring to a fight against literal beasts, since there is no such event recorded in Acts, and (as I understand...

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Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

How is the Islamic idea of jihad different from the violence in the Bible?

The Koran 22:19, Koran 9:123 tells them to kill. We as Christians are told to go and preach the Word and if they will not receive what we are teaching "knock...

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

How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32

32 If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus with no more than human hopes, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomor...

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What can we learn from Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19:14-19?

Hezekiah's Prayer 14 Hezekiah received n the letter from the hand of the messengers and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord and spread ...

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Why ship your grain across the sea? (Ecclesiastes11:1)

May 04 2019

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What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water?

May 04 2019