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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?
  8. What does it mean, "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you"?


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Time to challenge that thought! I have accepted the idea that a christian can not be demon possessed, because pastors said so. But like with a lot of what...

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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

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

Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?

The word sin is used in Scripture over 400 times. In all cases whether in Hebrew or Geek the word carries a meaning of an offense against what God has...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

For God so loved the world, (all of us) that He gave His only Son, (Jesus) that whosoever, (you and me) believeth on Him, should not perish, but have...

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Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?

There is a disease called CIPA where you can't feel any pain. If you step on a nail, you wouldn't know feel it, pain is a response that something is wrong....

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Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? The short answer is, Yes, God is sovereign and Yes we do have Free Will. The terms are not mutually exclusive....

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

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What does an evil spirit from The Lord mean according to I Samuel 16?

May 15 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?

Corinthians 2:14 tells us the natural man can not receive the things of the spirit, for they are foolishness to them because they are spiritually discerned....

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is obedience to God important?

Obedience is important because it is a reward in this life and in the life to come. We are saved by faith alone in what Jesus did for us on the cross, that...

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What does the Bible say about thankfulness/gratitude?

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What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?

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Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

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How can I overcome having a critical spirit?

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

Why were the men mentioned in 1 Samuel 21:5 considered holy since they had been kept from women?

Leviticus 15:18 had specified that consummated sexual relations (even within marriage) caused ceremonial uncleanness for both the man and the woman until the...

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

How do you forgive a family member for a wrong done to you when they don't acknowledge it?

In the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15), Jesus instructed Christians to ask God to forgive them their sins in the same manner or to the same extent that they...

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Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?

First, Christ was crucified, Mary was his mother and Mary Magdalene was a convert/disciple of Jesus. So, of course there are elements of truth in the Da...

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Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?

First, Christ was crucified, Mary was his mother and Mary Magdalene was a convert/disciple of Jesus. So, of course there are elements of truth in the Da...

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

We could go to Matthew 13:38, John 6:70, John 8:44, Acts 13:10, and 1 John 3:10 to see N.T. speaking in one way or another of Satan's Protege or Children,...

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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

Luke 23:40-43, is one of the best statements of what every human must decide in life. In the face of facts about life and death, existence now and existence...

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

The first people God commanded the Israelites destroy upon crossing the Jordan River was the inhabitants of Jerico and Ai. A little research shows these to...

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What is the Word of God?

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Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What is the Word of God?

".....and The WORD became flesh and dwelt among us!" Jesus Christ, OUR LORD, GOD The FATHER'S only begotten Son IS The WORD! "In the beginning was The WORD;...

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

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

I would say that the "seed" of the serpent (Satan) in Genesis refers to any individual or people (starting with Cain and his descendants) who choose to...

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

What does "fullness of time" mean in Galatians 4:4-5?

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What does it mean to be unequally yoked?

Even Christians can be unequally yoked together. If one comes from a very wealthy family, and the other comes from a poor family, it can cause problems. Not...

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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

Faith comes from hearing the word of God (Rom 10:17) because the Bible tells us much about God by pointing out that all good things, like love, hope, joy,...

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What is the Torah?

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

If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?

I would say that it would depend (from a biblical point of view) on whether the grounds for the man's divorce had been adultery by his wife or (for a...

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If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?

This is not a straightforward question. There are definitely some who will have nuanced and different opinions based on their views on sacramental theology...

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Why doesn't God save everyone?

God wants his creation to love Him. God is not a dictator, he has given us free will to choose to love him. Forced love is not love. As such, to force...

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Why read the Old Testament if the laws no longer apply to us?

The simple answer comes from St Augustine: "The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed." Without...

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What did Paul mean by "the lump is also holy"?

The apostle here is clearly talking about the faithful of Israel that had continued in His divine purpose, the Church which He began to build from the start...

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What did Paul mean by "the lump is also holy"?

The apostle here is clearly talking about the faithful of Israel that had continued in His divine purpose, the Church which He began to build from the start...

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

What are some distinguishing differences between philosophy and theology?

Although the two terms can intersect or overlap, I regard philosophy (from the Greek words for "love of wisdom") as a broader field of study or inquiry than...

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May 12 2017

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

Why doesn't God save everyone?

The Bible says that God wants everyone to be saved, but, at the same time, God gives humans free will that allows them to reject that salvation. God respects...

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Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

We cannot precisely know the day or hour of Christ's coming but we can definitely tell the signs of the season of His coming. In Matthew 24, Jesus gave an...

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