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  1. Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?
  2. What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?
  3. Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9
  4. How can someone be saved after living a life of sin?
  5. Does “the Lord will be your confidence” describe the Lord as the source of confidence or his nearness at one’s side?
  6. How is Christ "our peace"? Ephesians 2:14-17
  7. How did Solomon discover Jeroboam's plan to become king (1 Kings 11:40)?
  8. How could a prophet's execution be justified? (Jeremiah 26:20-23)
  9. How did God use Paul’s dangerous and delayed voyage and shipwreck on the way to Rome (Acts 27-28) to spread the gospel and encourage people’s faith?
  10. Is "the gospel of the kingdom" (Mt 24:14) and "the eternal gospel" (Rev. 14:6) the same?


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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...

May 19 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Question by Ken Tomes Sr

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?

May 18 2017

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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

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

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...

May 18 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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?

May 18 2017

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

May 18 2017

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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...

May 18 2017 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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...

May 18 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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...

May 18 2017 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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...

May 18 2017 6 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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’...

May 18 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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...

May 17 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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,...

May 17 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

May 17 2017

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

May 17 2017

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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

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

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...

May 16 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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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What should I be looking for in a husband?

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

May 16 2017

Answer by He Bu

Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?

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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How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)?

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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

May 16 2017

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...

May 15 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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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