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Question by Lilybrian Obogro , Student

Is Judas Iscariot in Heaven or Hell?

Based on the fact that Galatians 3:13 says that: “Cursed is everyone who hanged on a tree.” Then comes the question: Is Judas Iscariot in Heaven or Hell? W...

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Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

What is the book of Jasher and should it be in the Bible?

The book of Jasher is mentioned in the Bible twice, as something the readers should be familiar with, but then so are the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel...

July 08 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

What does it mean that women are the 'weaker vessel'?

Let's look at the most general purpose of the woman's role in the family unit. She is the most nurturing parent. She is ruled more by emotion than a man....

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What does the Bible say about communication?

July 08 2018

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What is the origin of the peace sign?

July 08 2018

Answer by Bonnie Agudelo

Why is waiting on God so difficult?

Waiting on God, trusting and obeying Him go together. All through the Bible we read of people who had to wait on God. Job, David, Abraham, Samuel, etc. And...

July 07 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?

July 07 2018

Answer by Skip O'Rourke

Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?

When one sees how another conducts themself, living their life by example, they will be curious of what fuels that persons character in this life. Be that...

July 07 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the significance of the salt and new bowl used by Elisha in healing the bitter water and barren land?

In my opinion, the employment of a new bowl (rather than one that had been previously used) was indicative of the holy, consecrated use that was to be made...

July 07 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the daughters claim a right to land? (Joshua 17:4)

As noted in Joshua 17:4, the daughters of Zelophehad were "following up" on the request that they had previously made of Moses (when he had still been alive)...

July 07 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?

There are two salvations mentioned in the bible. One is salvation by grace by believing in Jesus for salvation. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he...

July 07 2018 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ernest Pearson

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

Predestination is what God has already called us to, and we can relate to this by taking hold of the past tense of God's promises. Example: while God has...

July 07 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ernest Pearson

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

The bible says many people perish for a lack of knowledge. If we as Christians knew the blessings of God, we would be enjoying and walking in the promises of...

July 07 2018 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

How can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?

A big obstacle for many of us is our earthly parents. Some of us have had parents that could be totally trusted to be there for us through thick and thin....

July 07 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the daughters claim a right to land? (Joshua 17:4)

Why did the daughters claim a right to land? (Joshua 17:3-4)-- 3 But (H)Zelophehad the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manas...

July 07 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is Old Earth Creationism?

As others have said, Old Earth Creationism is the belief that God created 'everything' over a much longer period than the six standard days. There is,...

July 07 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Darryl Seay

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

I submit that we must confess our sins and repent (turn away) of them (James 5:16, 1John 1:9, and Romans 6:13). However the work of forgiveness was secured...

July 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by kenny lamm

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

First off, I’m a newby to the forum. Wanted to acknowledge Grant, Gregory and Tim, it is already worth the trip; great answers very well stated. It’s...

July 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nneka Ugwu

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and...

July 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

First John 1:9 says, we are to confess our sins to stay in fellowship with our heavenly Father. Since all of our sins are paid for, we can no longer be...

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What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader?

July 07 2018

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Can an atheist be a good moral person?

July 07 2018

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What was the leviathan?

July 07 2018

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What is the meaning of "set our banner in the Name of our Lord"?

July 07 2018

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

July 06 2018

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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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What is the greatest sin?

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Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

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What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?

July 06 2018

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What is Old Earth Creationism?

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Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?

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What does the Bible say about Christian confirmation?

July 06 2018

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

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

For the non-Christian confession of sins is required to receive God’s salvation. A person hears the gospel message and believes it is true. That person...

July 06 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who was the famous brother sent with Titus in 2 Corinthians 8:18?

My understanding is that there is no clear consensus among Bible commentators as to whom Paul was referring in this verse, since arguments can be made both...

July 06 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the children of Joseph mention the Canaanites’ CHARIOTS FITTED WITH IRON? (17:16)

In my opinion, the representatives from the tribe of Joseph mentioned the chariots fitted with iron (which I interpret to be chariots with sharpened metal...

July 06 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

Many people ask me, "What difference does it make, whether God used evolution or special creation, what matters is accepting Jesus as Saviour?" My answer is...

July 05 2018 8 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the children of Joseph mention the Canaanites’ CHARIOTS FITTED WITH IRON? (17:16)

Why did the children of Joseph mention the Canaanites’ CHARIOTS FITTED WITH IRON? (17:16) -- 16 But the children of Joseph said, “The mountain country is...

July 05 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom Coupland

What is the importance of Christian baptism?

In 1Peter 3:20-22, I read the following: 20 to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being...

July 05 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the "mark of God" on the forehead in Revelations 9:4?

July 05 2018

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Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?

July 05 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?

The retirement issue, especially among Christians, has been a rather bizarre controversy. Some have argued that lifespan since Bible times has dramatically...

July 05 2018 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How does my personal, private sin affect others?

In 1 John 3:6 says, "No one who lives in him (is a born again believer) keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him". 1...

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What does the Bible say about abortion?

July 05 2018

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How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?

July 05 2018

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

Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?

I would first say that, in my view, the principle of retirement is, in fact, found in the Bible. Numbers 8:24-26 indicates that members of the priestly tribe...

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

Why did Caleb ask for land if his tribe (Judah) had already received land? (14:12)

In my opinion, this action was fulfilling the intention that God Himself had expressed in Numbers 14:24, after Caleb (as a representative of the tribe of...

July 05 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up