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  1. How can we carry the death of Jesus in our bodies (2 Corinthians 4:10)?
  2. What does the Bible say about a married man becoming close friends with a single woman who has bad intentions?
  3. Why did God choose someone whose family worshipped Baal (Jg. 6:25)?
  4. Did Jeremiah fear God might let him down (Jeremiah 15:19)?
  5. Should a spouse physically leave their spouse to be near their child?
  6. Who is John MacArthur? Are his beliefs and teachings biblical?
  7. Who named Adam?
  8. What parts of early Christian worship have completely disappeared from modern services?
  9. Has everyone been kidnapped by sin?


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What does it mean that women will be 'saved' through childbearing?

March 09 2018

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

Why do some sincere prayers offered by Christians for legitimate needs seem to go unanswered by God?

James (in James 4:3) and John (in 1 John 5:14-15) -- whose writings were inspired, just as the gospels were -- both expanded on and qualified what seems to...

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What is the difference between a sect and a cult?

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Why do we pray before eating meals?

March 09 2018

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How does the Holy Spirit help a Christian in times of trouble?

A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration an experience from the depths of a soul crushing domain where the deepest pit of man's fears is...

March 09 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Melody Sutter-fisher , Minister - Evangelist - Heart for the Homeless

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

I am also in agreement with Mr. Maas, whether your sin is stealing paper clips from the office or murder etc. All sin is equal in God's eyes. None are...

March 09 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brent Parker

Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?

Respectfully, I disagree with those here who say the office of the apostle and prophet were only for the establishment of the church. One thing I can agree...

March 09 2018 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the purpose of tithing?

Tithing was an old testament law. Giving is what we do under grace. Giving is done from the heart, tithing was done as a necessity. Giving is done out of...

March 09 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by A F

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

He can if he has repented for his sin and is truly sorry for it and turns away from it.

March 09 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Maryjann JM

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

One thing that helps me when I think about murderers who have "accepted Christ" before death is thinking about how the spiritual side of things works. I had...

March 09 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What day did Passover fall on preceding Jesus resurrection?

As indicated by the verse cited in the question, the Passover associated with Jesus' death and resurrection began at sundown on the day now commonly called...

March 09 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the sons of Israel referred to in Numbers 22:3?

The "sons of Israel" can refer either to the twelve individual sons of Jacob (to whom God gave the name Israel in Genesis 32:24-30), or to the collective...

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What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

March 09 2018

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

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

Agreed with Mr. Maas. All sin is mortal sin as it separates us from a holy God and all sin will bear consequences (Numbers 14:34, Jeremiah 32:18). All people...

March 09 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Trish Whitehouse

What is the 'Free the Nipple' movement and how should a Christian respond to it?

Although breast- feeding is a natural gift given by God to produce, not only nurturing of food substance to a little infant, but also a close physical bond...

March 09 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Albert Ogier

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

The rapture was not heard of until the17th century and it is confused by a lot of false teaching. It was introduced to calm people's fears regarding going...

March 08 2018 1 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Who are the sons of Israel referred to in Numbers 22:3?

Jacob’s name was changed to Israel. Is that where the reference to the sons of Israel comes from?

March 08 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?

Based upon current scientific evidence, the earth is about 4.5 billion years old. Genesis 1:1 mentions the earth being created after the heavens. There is no...

March 08 2018 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the 'Free the Nipple' movement and how should a Christian respond to it?

As I understand it, the Free the Nipple movement focuses on the issue of women not being allowed to appear topless in public, as men are. Apparently, this...

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What does the Bible say about sorcery?

March 08 2018

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

Do angels feel pain?

In my opinion, although angels can assume visible (as in Luke 2:9-13) or even physical (as in Genesis 18-19) form, they are by nature immortal spirit beings....

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Who / What is the restrainer in 2 Thessalonians 2:6?

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What does the Bible say about ego?

March 08 2018

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

Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel?

I view Jacob being given the name Israel as somewhat similar to Jesus giving Simon the name Peter. In both cases the new names were bestowed in recognition...

March 08 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Buddy Allen

Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel?

God said to him "Your name is now Israel..." but the Bible still says Jacob and Israel from time to time.

Genesis 35:10

March 08 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Denise Kiedis

How do I word the beginning of my prayer?

I start my prayers with, " Dear heavenly Father".

March 08 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do angels feel pain?

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Answer by paul hodges

Does the Bible say anything about wearing robes, for pastors or priests?

Peter 3:3-4 Do not let your adorning be external, the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothes you wear, but let your adorning be...

March 08 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?

A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration; the kingdom principle of sowing and reaping [as-what ONE does-plants = he will receive]....

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What prayer pleases God?

March 07 2018

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What prayer pleases God?

March 07 2018

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The patience of Job—why is Job famous for being patient?

March 07 2018

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Why was God so forgiving of David for his many sins?

March 07 2018

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

How do I word the beginning of my prayer?

Although (as indicated in the question) Jesus gave us what we call the Lord's Prayer as a model or example, Christian prayer (in my opinion) does not need to...

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

How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?

I would say that the psalm verse cited in the question is not (in my opinion) meant as a guarantee of material provision or prosperity that is applicable to...

March 07 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Norman Allison

How is the Holy Spirit different than our Conscience?

I taught cross-cultural communication in the missions (now "global ministries") department of a Christian College for a number of years. The question that...

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Answer by Jack Croach

What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?

We don’t know what caused this person to comment suicide, so much is going on in schools, clubs and play grounds. We need to be prepared for God to change...

March 07 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Larry Wiseman , A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.

What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?

First, I've been a Christian since 1972. My son died by suicide at age 22. He'd never had depression his entire life until about a year before he died. No...

March 07 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Carolyn DeLautre

How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?

Is it because their parents weren’t/aren’t righteous?

Psalms 37:25

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Answer by Joe Anderson

Why did the demons ask to be cast into the herd of pigs, and why did the pigs then run into the water to be drowned?

Thanks for your question Amber. I really appreciate reading it. I'm under the impression that exactly what the outcome was is the exact reason why they...

March 06 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How do I word the beginning of my prayer?

I have heard that I should end my prayer with these words "in Jesus name I humbly pray, amen". But I really haven't heard what wording I should use to begi...

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Do Christians believe in three gods?

March 06 2018

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What does it mean that God is omniscient?

March 06 2018

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What is the spirit of the antichrist that is in the world?

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What is the book of Galatians?

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Does this passage, John 3:16-17, tell us that God sent Jesus to die for our sins?

March 05 2018