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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What evidence from Scripture and history confirms that Jesus is truly the Christ—the promised Messiah?
  4. Does the "Shekinah Glory" appear anywhere in any Bible translation?
  5. Why did Abimelech murder his brothers?
  6. How can I be "on fire for Jesus"?
  7. What did Jesus mean, "My kingdom is not of this world"? John 18:36
  8. Are we Christ’s sheep because we believe, or do we believe because we are his sheep?
  9. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  10. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?


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May 18 2025

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

Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?

In Leviticus 17:11, God says that life is in the blood, and that’s why blood was used in sacrifices—it showed that sin leads to death and that a life had to...

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Question by Gary Butler

What exactly did the 7th commandment mean?

I'm just wondering if this question meant idol worship, or at the time it was written about having more than one wife?

Exodus 20:4

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

Why did God open up the path through the Red Sea at night instead of day?

As I read it, the fact that the dividing wind blew all night (coupled with the workings of the pillar of fire and the cloud as described in Exodus 14:19-20)...

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

Who was Ahitophel?

Ahithophel may have been Bathsheba’s grandfather—2 Samuel 11:3 names her father as Eliam, and 2 Samuel 23:34 identifies Eliam as Ahithophel’s son. If that's...

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

Who killed Saul?

By my reading, Saul killed himself by falling on his sword, as indicated in 1 Samuel 31:4. The account of Saul's death in 2 Samuel 1 was a deliberate...

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Who killed Saul?

Why does 1 Samuel 31:4 say Saul fell upon his sword and 2 Samuel verse 1 says a man killed Saul?

1 Samuel 31:4

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Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Why is corporate worship important?

One of the importance of corporate worship is the opportunity to be blessed by other believers through the exercise of their gifts. A prophecy can come...

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Answer by WESLEY BARNARD

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

Mr. Houdmann’s take on this question is very sound and reasonable up to a point. There are areas where I know he has made mistakes and I hope my contribution...

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Why did God open up the path through the Red Sea at night instead of day?

I'm just wondering if there is any significance and/or advantage to crossing during the night since I imagine they were tired from their journey and probably...

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Does the Bible say anything about a black Pope in relation to the end times?

May 17 2025

Answer by John Appelt

Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

Psalm 22:1 is said to be quoted by Jesus. The fact is, He did not quote it. This “Psalm of David,” as the heading states, is David’s poem or song describing...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

When will the tribulation begin?

Matthew 24:7: For nations shall rise against nation, and kingdoms against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers...

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What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first?

May 15 2025

Answer by Joh Ab

What does it mean, "For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten"?

Jesus mentions about the hell fire more than a dozen times in the Bible. Christ said, "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5

We must remember that this Psalm is a deep lament over personal sin, expressed with typical Hebrew hyperbole. Ezekiel 18 makes it clear that children aren't...

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Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments?

May 14 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What started Baal-worship during the wilderness wanderings (Ps 106:28-31)?

Psalm 106:28: They joined themselves also unto Ba’-al-pe’-or, and ate the sacrifice of the dead. At the beginning of creation, Cain and Abel, the sons of...

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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

Looking in my NKJV Nelson study Bible, the explanation is a copycat's error. However I looked in every other version I have and they all say the same thing....

May 14 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Did King David rape Bathsheba?

To me, the more accurate phrasing would be to say that David took advantage of Bathsheba based on his power as king and the disparity in their positions. The...

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Did King David rape Bathsheba?

Psalms 51:1 - 19

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What is the story of Abraham and Lot?

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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?

May 13 2025

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

What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake?

What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake? Matthew 5:11-12, New International Version: 11 “Blessed...

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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?

May 12 2025

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

Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3

This phrase, “children” or “objects” of wrath in Ephesians 2:3 reminds us of the deep impact Adam's sin had on every one of us. Because of his choice, we...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?

My answer to this question won't be popular here but I think you, the one who asked this question, needs to read this. We do not own salvation. What we have...

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What should I look for in a Christian boyfriend?

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Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

2 Samuel 10:18, says: “And the Syrians fled before Israel, and David killed 700 charioteers of the Syrians, and 40,000 horsemen, and wounded Shobach t...

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What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?

Lucifer was sent to do GOD’s will. He chose not to. As we age, we struggle with satan more and more. Our bodies weaken and our struggle continues. God and...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?

Salvation is by faith, but the 'goats' were depending on their works. They were what we might call "cultural Christians", playing the part but never actually...

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When will the tribulation begin?

May 11 2025

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How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

We can give as much as we like, but we're not going to impress God. We can show love for everyone in which we come into contact, and we still won't impress...

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

How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?

Such a good question, Suvitha! When you were in danger, maybe on the road. Maybe in the hospital. Maybe when your heart failed like mine did. I had a severe...

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How should the church address a couple who is living together?

May 10 2025

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What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?

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What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?

May 10 2025

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

Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5

As indicated in the cited verse from Ecclesiastes, God DID originally make man "upright". However, humans were also given free will, with the power to obey...

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

Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3

Prior to receiving the saving gift of faith in Christ through the working of the Holy Spirit, all humans (as sinners from birth by nature) are subject to...

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

Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?

Multiple passages from Scripture (Psalm 104:15, for one example) speak of wine in a positive sense as a gift from God to man. However the dregs or lees are a...

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Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?

Psalms 75:8 “For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, ...

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Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3

◄ Ephesians 2:3 ► Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; ...

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Answer by Donna Williams

What is the point of each word picture in Psalm 36:5-9?

In my opinion the point of the word pictures that the psalmist used in this psalm was to describe the goodness of God through His creation. The psalmist...

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Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5

David said he was “brought forth in iniquity,” but Solomon taught that “God made man upright” (Ecc. 7:29). Which is true? (Psalm 51:5 states, "Behold, I w...

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Answer by Donna Williams

Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6

In Joshua chapter eleven we find that King Hazor had gathered many kings and soldiers to come against Israel in battle. The Bible describes that the soldiers...

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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"

Absolutely! I think he did! In 1 Kings 11:1-3, God gives 3 rules that kings of Israel were never to do. 1. The King was not to multiply horses for himself!...

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