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  1. Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
  2. Why don't Jews sacrifice animals today for their forgiveness of sin?
  3. Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
  4. What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony ?
  5. Does Paul's letter to the Philippians have any relevance for us today?
  6. In what way would God give them "a new heart" (Ezekiel 36:26)?
  7. How long was King Saul the king?
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Why was it necessary for the angel to come to roll the stone away when Jesus was able to miraculously appear through walls?

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What does the Bible say about soul sleep?

May 19 2017

Answer by Mickey Johnston , Retired

Why was it necessary for the angel to come to roll the stone away when Jesus was able to miraculously appear through walls?

The stone was not rolled away for Jesus to depart the tomb, but to show that it was empty, save for the burial cloths, and thus announce His resurrection.

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Answer by Rhonda Albrecht

Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'

Yes. For this is the reason why the kingship covenant was made with David and God, with the understanding that David would kill off ALL of those that existed...

May 19 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

What does it mean in Heb 1:8-9 when God says. 'your throne, Oh God' and 'therefore God, your God?'

Paul (who I believe) to be the writer of Hebrews is here quoting from Psalms 45:6-7. "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is...

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

What does it mean in Heb 1:8-9 when God says. 'your throne, Oh God' and 'therefore God, your God?'

In these verses, the author of Hebrews is quoting a passage from the Old Testament (Psalm 45:6-7). Although this psalm might be taken in one sense to be...

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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

May 18 2017

Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

What does the Bible teach about the rapture?

Let's begin by stating the word Rapture does not appear in The English Bible, however the Latin word "raptus" is used in the Latin Bible, called Vulgate. The...

May 18 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean in Heb 1:8-9 when God says. 'your throne, Oh God' and 'therefore God, your God?'

Why is God speaking to God here?

Hebrews 1:8 - 9

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Answer by Matthew Miller

Why are Christians so judgmental?

Great question and blessed answers, in no way could a reply get any better than what has been. The truth about judging others are far more in-depth than...

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Answer by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

What is religious syncretism?

The most glaring and outstanding example of religious syncretism is to be found in what the Roman Catholic Church has done to key concepts in the Bible to...

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When will rapture come?

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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?

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How does God handle His anointed who have fallen but repented?

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

May 18 2017

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Why does God let little children suffer with horrible illness?

Such suffering was not God's original intent for humanity. The Bible teaches that God created humans in His image to live in unique, sinless fellowship with...

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?

In Gen 1:11 God called the dry land earth. Earth, according to this definition, isn't the third planet from the sun, but only the dry areas of land which men...

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What is the whore of Babylon / mystery Babylon?

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Is it wrong for a married couple to have sex just for pleasure?

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Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?

This, in my opinion, is another one of those Romans 14:1 “opinions” discussions and not a salvation issue. However, it is important to young people who are...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why are Christians so judgmental?

I hate to say this, but I know it's true. We love to judge others to make ourselves look better. Oh how we love our self righteousness. Did Jesus come to...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?

Idol worship for the Christian is believing any other way of salvation, than what Jesus did for us on the cross. It is adding anything to what He did to save...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

Jesus did not go to hell because He paid our sin debt in full when He said it is finished. That is when our salvation became complete. He paid for all our...

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Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?

Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day? I view this as one of those “opinion” questions and not a salvation issue. (Romans 14:1) From a geologist’...

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

What does it mean that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul?

It sounds as if the questioner might be confusing two different passages. The Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon Saul (1 Samuel 11:6) (as Samuel (the last...

May 17 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?

Although the Jewish exorcists mentioned in the passage cited in the question invoked the name of Jesus, they themselves had no faith in Him (as indicated by...

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Answer by Herbert Roshell

How does God deal with a sinner?

Thanks for this opportunity. God/Jesus is very forgiving. My life was at its very lowest and the sins I had committed were to me "unforgivable". I remember,...

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What did Paul mean when he said he had kept the faith?

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What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?

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Who are the 144,000?

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Do Muslims call Allah 'Father'? How can we come to God as Father?

May 17 2017

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How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

Lucifer rebelled because he had free-will - God created him with the ability to obey or disobey. Lucifer chose to disobey. God wants us to obey Him out of...

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What is the sea of glass mentioned in Revelation 4:6 and 15:2?

May 16 2017

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What does the Bible say about Voodoo? How should a Christian view Voodoo?

May 16 2017

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What does the Bible say about reincarnation?

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

How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

My opinion (based on my best understanding of relevant portions of the Bible) is that, although angels were created as perfect beings, Lucifer/Satan and the...

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Question by Brian O'Donohue , A Grateful sinner saved by Grace

How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

(Revelation 21:4). The sinful are not in heaven, but in the lake of fire (Revelation 21:8). Nothing impure will ever enter heaven (Revelation 21:27). Outside...

Revelation 21:4

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