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What causes prayers to reach heaven when sometimes we may feel they get no higher than the ceiling, or that the heavens are brass? (2 Chronicles 30:27)

Obedience. God hears the prayers of the righteous, otherwise called, the faithful. Jas 5:15And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall...

November 23 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Shallum's daughters help with the building (Nehemiah 3:12)?

Maybe Nehemiah noted Shallum's daughters helping to show their commitment and unity in the project. And maybe Shallum had no sons and so asked his daughters...

November 23 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does “in one body ” mean in Colossians 3:15?

I would say that Paul was referring, as he did elsewhere in his epistles (including the passages cited in the question itself, such as Romans 12:4-5 or 1...

November 22 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does “in one body ” mean in Colossians 3:15?

What does “in one body ” mean in Colossians 3:15? Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one bo...

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Do Christians have the authority to rebuke the devil?

November 22 2018

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

Why did Shallum's daughters help with the building (Nehemiah 3:12)?

Because of the unique mention of "daughters" in this passage, some commentators have suggested that the word did not refer to women assisting with the work...

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When we get to heaven will we be the same age as when we died?

November 22 2018

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When we get to heaven will we be the same age as when we died?

November 22 2018

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

Why did Shallum's daughters help with the building (Nehemiah 3:12)?

Why did Shallum's daughters help with the building (Nehemiah 3:12)? 12 Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, ...

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November 22 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

Some interpretations of Genesis 1 would lead one to believe that yes, these are six 24 hour periods, but there would be much, both internally in Genesis 1...

November 22 2018 1 Comments 29 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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When we get to heaven will we be the same age as when we died?

November 22 2018

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How can I detect a false conversion?

November 22 2018

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What does the Bible say about faith?

November 22 2018

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

Why did Ezra confess guilt as though he himself had sinned? (Ezra 9:6)

I would say that, despite the fact that Ezra himself may not have personally participated in the sins of the people, he spoke as if he had because the sins...

November 21 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the 'these' Jesus referred to when asking Peter if he loved Him more than 'these'?

I'd say that, by the use of the word "these", Jesus was referring to the other apostles who were present, and that He was asking Peter if he (Peter) loved...

November 21 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Ezra confess guilt as though he himself had sinned? (Ezra 9:6)

Why did Ezra confess guilt as though he himself had sinned? (Ezra 9:6) 9 After these things had been done, the leaders came to me and said, “The people of...

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

How can I resist the temptation of cheating on my boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse?

My opinion is that the one facing the temptation to cheat should memorize and then meditate on the following pertinent scriptures: Romans 13:13 NASB Let us...

November 21 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Will there be sex in heaven?

November 21 2018

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

What is the meaning of "Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it"?

Good question, Priva! I think you could be asking, "Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?" Am I right? Answer: In Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus said,...

November 21 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Esteban Garrido

Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?

I'm gonna be honest: This woman's testimony, along with some others that I have recently seen, have really troubled me. I have recently given my life to...

November 21 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What was the little book in Revelation? In other words, is the book a real book with pages like our books on earth, or something different?

It appears that the “little scroll” is the book of Daniel and here are few reasons for this thinking: The book is little - Daniel has only 12 chapters Each...

November 21 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How many people are the "many" in Matthew 7:13?

Good question, Jimmy Reyes! Why did God make salvation such a narrow path? Question: "Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?" Answer: In Matthew...

November 21 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Are shootings and other violent acts Satan's and his demons' doings, or is it just people acting on their own?

A great question in this time of epidemic confusion and I humbly submit a few thoughts for your consideration. Some are very quick almost reaching the speed...

November 21 2018 5 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What was the significance of these gemstones? (Exodus 39:10–14)

Exodus 39:14 tells that the 12 precious stones on Aaron's breastplate were, "according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their...

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Who were Dismas and Gestas?

November 21 2018

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

Are shootings and other violent acts Satan's and his demons' doings, or is it just people acting on their own?

I would not say that people who unrepentantly commit violent acts and other types of egregious sins are actually possessed by Satan or demonic forces, but...

November 21 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What were the detestable practices of the surrounding peoples? (9:1)

I would say that the detestable practices being referred to continued to be the same actions that the Canaanites had performed prior to Israel's entry into...

November 21 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What was the significance of these gemstones? (Exodus 39:10–14)

The breastpiece with the twelve specified stones was fashioned according to the instructions that God had earlier given to Moses in Exodus 28:15-30. Other...

November 21 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What was the little book in Revelation? In other words, is the book a real book with pages like our books on earth, or something different?

I would say that the passage cited in the question was intended to evoke an association with a vision that the prophet Ezekiel had in Ezekiel 2:9-3:3. In...

November 21 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What was the significance of these gemstones? (Exodus 39:10–14)

What was the significance of these gemstones? (Exodus 39:10–14) 8 They fashioned the breastpiece—the work of a skilled craftsman. They made it like the ep...

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

If 42,360 exiles returned to Judah, how many stayed in Babylon? (Ezra 2:64)

The Biblical tallies of Judeans exiled to Babylon (2 Kings 24:14-16; Jeremiah 52:28-30) total about 15,000. Nevertheless, the numbers might represent only...

November 20 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does the Holy Spirit become a sinner by indwelling us while we still have our fallen flesh?

I believe and have been taught since I was a little child, that when you accept Jesus into your heart, your old corrupt sinful heart, there is no place for...

November 20 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?

Dear Christian Friend, I believe that Satan has only the power to whisper around us. The temptation lies within. Allow me to explain myself: I am walking...

November 20 2018 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

"What did Jesus mean when he said, 'No one knows the Son except the Father'"?

I would say that the point that Jesus was making was that, although He was (and is) truly human, He was (and is) also truly God, and, as such, could/can be...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3)

Human sacrifices are considered “murders”. Bible and God forbids both suicides and killing others. However it is practiced among false religions in...

November 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Matthew Beerman

Is limited atonement biblical?

Limited Atonement is difficult to comprehend fully at the best of times, even to experienced believers. If a believer is struggling with this doctrine, there...

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How will I know when I have found the perfect spouse for me?

November 20 2018

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

How does one reconcile John 15:7-8 and Matthew 6:19-24?

Context is everything in determining the meaning of this, and the context of these texts is not simply the verses around them; it is every word of scripture,...

November 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?

Years ago I said to an elderly lady that I was selling a expense antique to after my older brother broke a glass panel out of the furniture--not once but...

November 20 2018 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why did God give such detailed instructions to the craftsmen who were making things for the house of God in Exodus? (Exodus 35:4–37:29)

The reason for all the detailed instruction is because the earthly tabernacle was a copy of the original sanctuary in heaven. Everything in the sanctuary the...

November 19 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?

I would say that, although the Bible definitely records God as sending dreams or speaking through them, Satan would not be able to do so on his own, but only...

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If dreams are a continuation of our thoughts and our desires, is having promiscuous sex in dreams a sin?

November 19 2018

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

If 42,360 exiles returned to Judah, how many stayed in Babylon? (Ezra 2:64)

I'm not sure that it's possible to definitively say how many members of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin remained in Babylon. The number mentioned by Ezra as...

November 19 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God give such detailed instructions to the craftsmen who were making things for the house of God in Exodus? (Exodus 35:4–37:29)

The writer of Hebrews gives us the answer. The tabernacle of Moses is an exact copy of the true tabernacle in heaven. Hebrews 8:1-6 Now the main point of...

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