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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the Bread of Life'?

August 12 2018

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

Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?

Can anyone add to this great discussion? I would like to recap what I’ve learned from the other answers and then add some new thoughts of my own. Divorce is...

August 12 2018 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gregory Jones

If a person wants to lay hands on the sick, to speak in tongues, or to prophesy, does s/he need to be saved and submitted to Jesus, or are these skills given to anyone and everyone whom God chooses?

I heard someone speaking / preaching who said that these different gifts can be given to anyone if God chooses, even if they are not saved or connected to th...

Acts 19:14 - 15

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Answer by Jamal Smith

Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?

Satan needs no permission to attack. Remember, he is a thief. If a thief has permission to steal, he is not a thief. If a person has permission to kill, like...

August 12 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jamal Smith

How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?

God did not allow satan to afflict Job. Satan chose to afflict Job because that’s who he is. Job’s sin was in accusing God and blaming God for things God did...

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Was John the Baptist really Elijah reincarnated?

August 12 2018

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What is the sun of righteousness?

August 12 2018

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

What is the difference between our conscience and mind?

In his book Mere Christianity, the English Christian apologist C. S. Lewis expressed the difference by saying, "Supposing you hear a cry for help from a man...

August 12 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

How could Saul’s daughter be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:21)

As I read the passage in question, I would say that Saul was thinking that bestowing on David the honor of becoming Saul's son-in-law would increase the...

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

Is estrangement from parents a sin in light of the commandment to honor your father and mother?

Dear Brother in Christ, I can truly feel your pain in asking this very important question. I do not have to know the circumstances to know there is great...

August 12 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

How could Saul’s daughter be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:21)

How could Saul’s daughter be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:21) 21 And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand o...

1 Samuel 18:21

August 12 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Charley Esther

What is the difference between our conscience and mind?

1 Corinthians 10:29

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

What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?

The Bible is God's testimony to all humankind. Genesis 1:27, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He...

August 11 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas Perkins

What are the attributes of God?

Exodus 34:6 The Lord, the Lord, A God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, Keeping steadfast love for the...

August 11 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How can I stop having negative thoughts? How can I overcome negative thinking?

August 11 2018

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Why doesn't God heal everyone?

I have worked in medical research over 40 years trying to understand the many causes of various human diseases. Here are some of my conclusions: 1. Christ...

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

August 10 2018

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Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)

August 10 2018

Answer by Melanie Spindler , Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth

What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?

First let's clarify the context in which equality is spoken about in Scripture. Scripture never refers to equality defined by ability, talents, gifts,...

August 10 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by D. Michael Paxton , IT at Moody Publishers, MDiv Student at Moody Theo. Seminary

Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?

A sound principle of Bible study, also called "exegesis", is that "Scripture interprets Scripture". With this in mind, what does the Bible say elsewhere...

August 10 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?

As described in Genesis 5:13-21, the ark that God directed Noah to build (not to be confused with the ark of the covenant that God directed Moses to...

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Did the Bible copy the Flood account from other myths and legends?

August 10 2018

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Did the Bible copy the Flood account from other myths and legends?

August 10 2018

Answer by Bill Helbig

Does the Scripture address how a parent should treat an estranged child and his children concerning inheritance?

Obviously the prodigal son comes to mind. We are estranged from our son going on 6 years. If he were to come back to us, we would of course forgive him. But...

August 10 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?

In my opinion, Christians who are born again would despise to interfere with their body. They realize their body has been purchased with a price and it is...

August 10 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

Why doesn't God heal everyone?

“Even though you make many prayers, I am not listening,” Jehovah once told the Israelites. Pointing out the reason, he continued: “With bloodshed your very...

August 09 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?

For us to understand the book of Job, we must be careful not to believe everything that Job’s friends told him. Their advice is a mixture of truth and lies....

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Answer by Ryan Nichols

Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?

The reason Paul wasn’t allowed to go to Asia is because Peter was the apostle of the gentiles and God was preparing Peter for that specific ministry. God’s...

August 09 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tony Fosu

What was the significance of the horns of the altar?

Taking hold of the Horn on the Altar meant appealing through the sacrifice. The horn is symbolic of the death of the object of sacrifice; the ram that had...

August 09 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did God give Solomon the word of wisdom or just wisdom?

If I am interpreting the question correctly, I would say that God did not just give Solomon the ability to speak or write words of wisdom (as recorded in the...

August 09 2018 Follow Vote Up

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What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?

Galatians 3:28

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What are 'the Stations of the Cross'?

August 09 2018

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What does the Bible say about selfishness?

August 09 2018

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Why did Jesus weep?

August 09 2018

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What is the meaning of the "least in the kingdom" in Matthew 11:11?

August 09 2018

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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?

August 09 2018

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

When Jesus decided to go to the cross to redeem man from the curse of the law, was there any full-proof guarantee that man was going to repent and surrender to him?

The first indication of Jesus' death on the cross, and His subsequent victory over Satan through His resurrection, was given immediately after humanity first...

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Is it necessary to close one's eyes while praying?

August 09 2018

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When Jesus decided to go to the cross to redeem man from the curse of the law, was there any full-proof guarantee that man was going to repent and surrender to him?

God gave man the right to choose in the garden of Eden and man has always had that right. So were there any assurances that man would repent after the cross?

Matthew 27:32 - 44

August 09 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What are the keys to resisting temptation?

August 09 2018

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

When God says, "Guard the treasure entrusted to you," what is "the treasure"?

Several of the translations above seem to be considering the "treasure" entrusted to Timothy to be the gospel message. However, in my opinion, Paul is...

August 09 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ron Maurizio

Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?

God is in complete control, so yes, nothing happens unless God allows it. I'm hedged BTW.

August 09 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When God says, "Guard the treasure entrusted to you," what is "the treasure"?

NET Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us. NIRV Guard the truth of the good news that you were trusted wit...

2 Timothy 1:14

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What is an alabaster box?

August 08 2018

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Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

August 08 2018

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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?

August 08 2018

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

Does the Bible describe Jesus being worshipped?

Unless we understand what worship is, the answer would differ in the minds of many. Worship in the Bible has to do with obedience. Obedience is the highest...

August 08 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up