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What is narrative theology?

July 25 2018

Answer by Mary McDonald

Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?

As far as Lot offering up his virgin daughters... First I believe Lot knew these two visiting men were different somehow, and possibly from all he knew of...

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Great Banquet?

July 25 2018

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What does God mean by a broken and contrite heart?

July 25 2018

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What is Pascal's Wager?

July 25 2018

Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

Why does Amos keep repeating 'for three sins . . . even for four' in chapters 1-2?

We don't have to get into numerology to understand this repeated statement in Amos. Amos is delivering an indictment from God against the (now divided)...

July 25 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do Christians have the authority to command angels?

July 25 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why doesn't God heal everyone?

Often we ask - why people are not being healed today like back then during Christ and Apostles’ time. I have wondered that myself a few times and was tempted...

July 25 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Besselman

Who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Who was the author of Hebrews?

Although we will not know for sure on this side of eternity...I believe that the Epistle to the Hebrews was written by an associate of Paul (but not Paul...

July 24 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is "The Secret"? What is the law of attraction?

July 24 2018

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

Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)

I would say that, even though Naomi followed the God of Israel (as indicated by Ruth 1:6), she wanted (out of genuine love and concern for her...

July 24 2018 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?

Jesus was true God, but He was also true man, and it was to His human side that Satan was appealing. Symbolically, Satan was tempting Jesus to use His power...

July 24 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally?

Jesus himself confirmed that Old Testament miracles are to be taken literally. One of these miracles is very hard for many people to believe and take...

July 23 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)

15 “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.”

Ruth 1:15

July 23 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by David Grant

Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?

Since Jesus is God incarnate, and as he was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, what does James say God can't be tempted?

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Answer by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

The first part of this question Is Catholicism a false religion? My answer is YES! Catholicism is a term which refers to a body of belief and practices which...

July 23 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?

Revelation reveals earth’s last days events and the final battle between good and evil. Worship is at the center of this last conflict. Ultimately, there are...

July 23 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?

July 23 2018

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Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?

July 23 2018

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What is the Hebrew Roots movement?

July 23 2018

Answer by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?

This question has several facets. Firstly there is no such place as 'Hell' it just does not exist, or it will not exist until after the second coming, when...

July 23 2018 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?

First, only the Holy Spirit knows who will be saved and lost (1 Cor 2:11). Second, the Bible is clear - no one is being condemned upon death - the lost will...

July 23 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

Why is corporate worship important?

Corporate worship is one of the most important events in the life of a fellowship. It is often the one thing that the whole church (the congregation) does...

July 22 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andrew T

What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?

A big clue is in Rev 13:16-17 where those without the mark of the beast shall not buy or sell. A beast is a metaphor for a nation. Continuing with the...

July 22 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does the Bible mean by longsuffering?

To me, the best answer that I can give is a very simple one and one that even a small, young child can totally understand! It means to endure to the end; to...

July 22 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What are the Christian themes in The Horse and his Boy?

July 22 2018

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Did not Jesus say "peace I leave you, peace I give you" in John 14:27?

July 22 2018

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What does it mean that Christ is the end of the Law?

July 22 2018

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

Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6)

As I believe I commented in response to a previous question about why the Levite cut up his concubine's body in Judges 19:29-30, the outrage that the Levite...

July 21 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?

Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their lives for Jesus? As far as we know, they will be resurrected to life on...

July 21 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thom Connors

Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

I too have wrestled with this life reality of starving children and God's promise of provision. Firstly, we must be honest and acknowledge that people (some...

July 21 2018 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6)

Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6) 25 But the men would not listen to him. So the man took his concubine a...

Judges 20:25

July 21 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Amy Tarleton

Is being drunk in the Spirit a biblical experience?

My opinion comes from a personal anecdote that I believe explains what Acts is talking about. Years ago, I attended a friend’s engagement party. We had s...

July 21 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

Does the Bible marginalize women?

Does the Bible marginalize women? Anti-Christian sentiment would suggest it but a close examination of scriptural context reveals something else. In Genesis...

July 21 2018 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom Kofi

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

According to the scriptures, once a person is saved he or she should show evidence of being saved by obeying God. (Faith without Works is dead - James 2:17)...

July 21 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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When were Joseph and Mary considered married?

July 21 2018

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When were Joseph and Mary considered married?

July 21 2018

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

How did knocking down two pillars make the whole building collapse? (16:29–30)

God answered that prayer. Samson was positioned in such a way as to be able to exert pressure on both main supports. When these two supporting columns gave...

July 21 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the Levite mutilate the body of his dead concubine? (19:29)

The first thing that I would say is that, to me, this account is just another example (although an extreme one) of instances throughout the book of Judges in...

July 20 2018 Follow Vote Up

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Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?

July 20 2018

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

Why did the Levite mutilate the body of his dead concubine? (19:29)

25 But the men would not listen to him. So the man took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, a...

July 20 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Griselda Bittinger

What does the Bible say about the period of mourning after the loss of a spouse?

There are a number of factors that might contribute to how long it takes to feel better again. The most common include: *The quality of your relationship...

July 20 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Does the Bible marginalize women?

July 20 2018

Answer by Kathy Akers

Why is following Christ so difficult?

My opinion as to why it's hard to be a Christian is due to walking the narrow path is because Christ giving His life in the most painful, demeaning, &...

July 20 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kelly Adams

If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?

First of all, I personally struggled with mental illness and being attacked with strong urges to commit suicide. From those experiences God didn’t want me to...

July 20 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is "saving faith"?

John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth,...

July 20 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Alan Schuetz

What year was Jesus Christ born?

Christ was born on the Feast of Weeks (Heb. Shavu'ot/Gr. Pentékosté) in 6 CE during the first census of Quirinius. Shavu'ot roughly corresponds to the...

July 20 2018 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up