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Question by venkatesan Iyer

Why is there the shift of focus on God in the phrase, "for God cannot be tempted by evil," in James 1:13?

The phrase "God cannot be tempted by evil" seems to be peculiar. How can God be tempted to do evil? Is this passage about God being tempted, or about His tem...

James 1:13

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

What does it mean that the devil's time on earth will be short in Revelation 12:12?

References to the devil's activity on earth are found in multiple places in the Old Testament, starting almost immediately after creation with the serpent...

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Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

December 09 2016

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What was the Holy Roman Empire?

December 09 2016

Answer by Russ Eaves

How can I forgive those who sin against me?

I whole heartily agree with all the other answers here and readily admit true forgiveness is often not easy. But I also think that deep down I emotionally...

December 09 2016 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that the devil's time on earth will be short in Revelation 12:12?

Was the devil on earth before the birth of Jesus?

Revelation 12:12

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Where is Mary, the mother of Jesus, now?

December 09 2016

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How can we confirm the graves opening in Jerusalem after Jesus died if is not reported anywhere else?

There is a corollary passage in the gospel of John. In 5:21 we read "For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to...

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What is the abomination of desolation?

December 08 2016

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When a married couple is fasting, is it a sin to make love?

December 08 2016

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What is the abomination of desolation?

December 08 2016

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?

It is a narrow way because it is only through the blood of Jesus that we can be saved. There is no other way. Jesus said there will be many who try to climb...

December 08 2016 4 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by venkatesan Iyer

How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?

Presently no one is in hell. When you are with God, even if you know that the one you loved is in hell, you will not feel sorrow for it. You will feel that...

December 08 2016 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by venkatesan Iyer

How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?

Presently no one is in hell. When you are with God, even if you know that the one you loved is in hell, you will not feel sorrow for it. You will feel that...

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Why are Christians so judgmental?

December 08 2016

Answer by Phil Calvert , husband and dad, follower of the bible and bible studies

Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?

Jonah 1:17 KJV [17] Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. It says...

December 08 2016 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cat Robertson , Writer, Homemaker from Crestline, CA

Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?

I don't believe Christ was born in December, but since we don't know exactly when He was born I don't feel it's wrong to celebrate on December 25~as long as...

December 08 2016 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does the Bible say that Mary, mother of Jesus, was born without sin?

It is nowhere taught or implied in Scripture that Mary was born sinless. As a matter of fact, no human being since Adam was born sinless except Christ. Roman...

December 08 2016 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Smith

How does Jesus define killing and murder in the New Testament?

Jesus in the New Testament added light, better defining His 6th commandment against and forbidding killing. Many interpret scripture, Hebrew translation...

December 08 2016 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What will we be doing in heaven?

December 08 2016

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What does the Bible say about nightmares?

December 08 2016

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Is there any conclusive proof of God?

I would like to offer 3 different sources of evidence to prove the existence of God. 1. The bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Tim 3:16-17) The Holy Spirit...

December 08 2016 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What should we learn from the life of Moses?

December 07 2016

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

December 07 2016

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is it wrong to question God?

The question goes: is it right to question God? My understanding here is that the questioner is asking if it is ever right to subject God's actions to human...

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What does it mean that we are not to cause others to stumble?

December 07 2016

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What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?

December 07 2016

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What does the Bible say about parents leaving an inheritance for their children?

December 07 2016

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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?

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Should a Christian wear religious jewelry?

December 07 2016

Answer by Ed Besselman

Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?

I have always looked at the word "XMAS" as someone in business too cheap or too lazy to spell out the word "CHRISTMAS". Now, as a believer, I believe that it...

December 07 2016 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Phil Calvert , husband and dad, follower of the bible and bible studies

Why does the Bible say to not be yoked with unbelievers but then say that we should stay with an unbelieving husband/wife if s/he will allow it?

Simply put, if you hang out with unbelievers. They can and will try to influence you that the Bible, God and Jesus, are not real, that they are not one and...

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What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?

December 06 2016

Answer by Barry Skaggs

Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?

I have, for years, underlined the first six letters of the word Christmas every time I use the term in written form. My goal is to emphasize the name of our...

December 06 2016 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dale Richardson

Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?

Christmas should not matter to Protestants. It is pagan festival called yul which just had the pagan names replaced by Christian names. Jesus was not born in...

December 06 2016 10 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janet Lee

Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?

The ten commandments were written by the hand of God, while a human scribed the law of moses, although by divine instruction.

December 06 2016 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Maurice Harris

Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?

There's nothing wrong with saying Christmas, neither X-mas. The meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the service of Christ. Just like 'hallelujah'...

December 06 2016 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Farris

Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?

The wisdom of the Devil leads into a lie. John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the...

December 06 2016 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Edson Siwella

Is it permissible as a Christian to rent out an apartment to a couple who aren't married?

Strange how we can find ourselves turning to the state laws and rules first rather than to God and His laws! The text that came to my mind about this, and it...

December 06 2016 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Frantz Philossaint

What does it mean to fear the Lord in Psalms 147:11?

Good question. And the bible has a clear and simple answer. I would advise you to pray and ask for the Holy Spirit leading because he can guide you into all...

December 06 2016 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

In my opinion God doesn't simply allow natural disasters to happen - these events are the active expression of his sovereign will over his creation. The...

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

How does Jesus define killing and murder in the New Testament?

In Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus expanded on the definition of the commandment "You shall not murder" from the Old Testament (Exodus 20:13) by saying that, from...

December 06 2016 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God sell the children of Israel into the hands of Cushan-Rishath'im?

This same wording is used in multiple passages in the book of Judges to describe the manner in which God, through the withdrawal of His protection from...

December 06 2016 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ken Love

Are we living in the end times?

There have been a lot of doom & gloom sayers for a long time. They have a track record of being 100% wrong. Rev. 22 says the New Jerusalem has the Tree...

December 06 2016 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the difference between the shoes of the gospel of peace and the sword of truth which is the word?

In my opinion, at the time that Paul wrote these words, the "gospel of peace" had not yet been set down in the formal, written manner that we have it now. It...

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