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

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Do human beings truly have a free will?

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How does the Bible define a good Christian family?

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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?

September 05 2018

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...

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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

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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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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

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What is topical preaching? Should a pastor preach topically?

September 04 2018

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Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?

September 04 2018

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

Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8)

I would say that the separate palace was viewed as due to her in recognition of her status (apart from being married to the king of Israel) as a person of...

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

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

If the question is referring to the mention in the cited verse of thrones, dominions, principalities, and authorities, my understanding is that these...

September 03 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

God made everything for God. That's hard to comprehend when considering dictators and mass murderers like Pol Pot, Stalin and Hitler.

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

Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8)

Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8) 8 And the palace in which he was to live, set farther back, was similar ...

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How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?

September 03 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the United States a Christian nation?

There is no such thing as a "Christian " nation. However, God does judge nations corporately as well as individuals. As a nation, we used to believe...

September 03 2018 2 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)

These are the cords of Sheol (the place of the dead), which made David's life difficult and dangerous. This was just another way of saying as David told...

September 03 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is the spirit of man reserved exclusively for the Spirit of God to communicate?

In my opinion, the original purpose of the spirit within humans (as indicated in the question) was to allow them to have unique communion and fellowship with...

September 03 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?

As a Christian whose Christian husband recently died after 50+ years of marriage, I find I apparently have a slightly different perspective/opinion on death....

September 03 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Tim Darden , Retired from corporate America

Is the spirit of man reserved exclusively for the Spirit of God to communicate?

I understand this passage to declare that Adam died spiritually and was cut off and separated from God. John also tells us that we must be born again referr...

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What is friendship evangelism?

September 03 2018

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

WAS PETER THE FIRST POPE? There is no evidence in the biblical scriptures to suggest or imply that Peter was head of the global Christian communion during...

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Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?

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What does the Bible say about tough love?

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How can I overcome having a critical spirit?

September 03 2018

Answer by Dale Richardson

Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?

There isn’t any split there is only one whole. Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath...

September 03 2018 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)

In my opinion, there was nothing sexual about Abishag watching after king David. She was more than likely a servant of the household. The scriptures make it...

September 03 2018 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)

My understanding is that the Septuagint (LXX) Greek translation of the Old Testament indicates in 1 Kings 1:4 that one of the purposes of keeping the king...

September 02 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

David wanted to reward Barzillai by caring for him at his palace in Jerusalem. Not only did David want to express his thanks, but by having so important a...

September 01 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2) 1 Now King David was old, advanced in age; and they covered him with clothes, but he could not keep ...

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

What is God like?

The best way to discover God is to find Jesus. In Hebrews 1:3 the bible says "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his...

September 01 2018 5 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

When we are born into this world it is by water. Our mothers water breaks and we are born physically, but are dead spiritually. When we trust Jesus as our...

September 01 2018 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Evan Doan

Why were the gentile believers in Acts 15 given these simple rules instead of requiring them to obey the laws of Moses?

The 4 injunctions imposed on gentile believers in Acts 15 first appear in Genesis 1-3 (see below) and mimic Leviticus 17 & 18 like clockwork. Each of...

September 01 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)

To me, in 2 Samuel 22:5-6, David is just using four different metaphors, or figures of speech, to express how close he came on multiple occasions during his...

September 01 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)

The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. (2 Samuel 22:6, NIV)

2 Samuel 22:6

September 01 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Randy Weaver , Business Owner

What is the love of Christ?

It’s this: Romans 5:8 (CSB) But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

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How do we know that the biblical books selected are the ones God wanted selected?

August 31 2018

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

What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?

I like Brother Houdman's answer with this one exception, the church is not the Bride. If we look at the Song of Solomon, we can plainly see that the mother's...

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