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What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?

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Why prepare a meal "in the presence of … enemies"? (23:5)

May 28 2023

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What is pentecost?

Acts 2:1 - 47

May 28 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What is repentance, and what does God promise those who repent?

The Greek word simply means to change one's mind (https://tritheos.com/repent-repentance-3-bible-dictionaries-lexicons/). Context in each case tells us what...

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Does the Holy Spirit talk in an audible voice?

May 28 2023

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Why did Amnon so quickly hate the one he loved? (2 Samuel 13:15)

2 Samuel 13:15 Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon s...

2 Samuel 13:1 - 39

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Do you have to repent from all sin to enter heaven?

May 28 2023

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Where were the demoniacs healed? Matthew 8:28-34 (cf. Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39)

Same place with varying names. Even today we often have more than one name for a place, road, or even person.

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How does the translation process impact the inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility of the Bible?

The teaching of inspiration is based on II Timothy 3:16 which is literally, “all Scripture is God-breathed (Greek “theopneustos”) …” II Timothy 3:16-17...

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What does it mean that the Bible is inspired?

When one says the Bible is inspired, they are referring to II Timothy 3:16, which many versions read, “all Scripture is given by inspiration.” It is...

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Where were the demoniacs healed? Matthew 8:28-34 (cf. Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39)

Matthew says that the place where the healing took place was the country of the Gadarenes. But Mark and Luke say it was in the country of the Gerasenes. Whic...

Matthew 8:28 - 34

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Can you eat or get too much of a good thing?

May 27 2023

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.

I would add that organization is not wrong in itself; it's just what people tend to do when they have a common goal or viewpoint on something. But of course,...

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.

Very good question! Jesus Christ was to be the end of "religion" and the beginning of faith alone in Him. Romans 10:1-4 "Brethren, my heart's desire and...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Was the first day of creation in the Bible, called Sunday? The calendar was not in existence.

Day and month names have varied throughout history and between cultures and languages. The Bible doesn't name the days but only numbers them, except for the...

May 27 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How can "ancient laws" be relevant today? (Psalm 119:52)

May 26 2023

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What should we do if we were caught 'in the act' by our 3-year-old son?

May 26 2023

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why does the Bible say only 144,000 will be saved?

This following is from Shawn Brasseaux at forwhatsaiththescriptures.org (modified for space): These are 144,000 male Jewish preachers (verses 1-8), John then...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What does the Bible say about gay Christians?

Lev. 20:9-21 makes it clear how God views sex between anyone but one's opposite-sex spouse to be sin. Likewise, Rom. 1:26-27, being written after the church...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Why does the Bible say only 144,000 will be saved?

It doesn't. The 144,000 are only mentioned in 2 places in Revelation: chapters 7 and 14. They are clearly the remnant of Israel with all 12 tribes...

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Why does the Bible say only 144,000 will be saved?

Revelation 1:1 - 20

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Do angels appear to people today?

May 25 2023

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What does the Bible say about your wife wearing lingerie in the bedroom?

May 25 2023

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What is the flesh?

May 24 2023

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What does it mean, "Therefore He says: 'When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.'"? (Ephesians 4:8 NKJV)

There are sister verses in 2 Corinthians 10 that are related to this verse in Ephesians 4:8, (verses excerpted from Psalm 68:18): "For though we walk in the...

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Why did Jesus call people fools and yet condemn others for doing the same thing?

May 24 2023

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What does it mean, "Therefore He says: 'When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.'"? (Ephesians 4:8 NKJV)

In the cited verse, Paul is quoting Psalm 68:18, referring (at the time that the psalm was written) to events that would occur at the dedication of the...

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What does it mean, "Therefore He says: 'When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.'"? (Ephesians 4:8 NKJV)

Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men." (Ephesians 4:8 NKJV)

Ephesians 4:8

May 24 2023 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does it mean that the Lord will establish a new covenant?

God's old covenant with Israel will be replaced by God's new covenant with Israel when it is established at Christ's second coming, Israel's "times of...

May 23 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can you eat or get too much of a good thing?

Similarly to honey, all delights of this life and world (not just food and clothing) should be used or taken in moderation. If such discretion is exercised,...

May 23 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Why did Jesus call people fools and yet condemn others for doing the same thing?

May 22 2023

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of Daniel?

The prophet Daniel served God for about 70 years through the period of the Babylonian Empire and part of the Persian Empire, Daniel 6:28. As with all the...

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

May 22 2023

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

May 22 2023

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

May 22 2023

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Why didn't the nakedness of Adam and Eve embarrass them before the fall (Genesis 2:25)?

I see no magic to it. They were the very first people. How would they even know to be ashamed or not ashamed about their appearance — what would be the...

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How should a Christian view sex education?

May 22 2023

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?

1 Cor. 11:25 and Heb. 9 say that Jesus’ death enacted a new covenant. Heb. 9:16 says that a will is not in force until the one who made it dies. Who made the...

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May 21 2023

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What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?

Genesis first chapter,"In the beginning, God created..." You obviously know that Jesus is God incarnate. So why is this significant? When you have a problem,...

May 21 2023 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Who was Obadiah in 1 Kings 18:1-16?

Was he the same as the prophet Obadiah, or a different man?

1 Kings 18:1 - 19

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Can you eat or get too much of a good thing?

What does it mean that we shouldn't eat more honey than we need? Is this applicable to not taking more than we need of any good thing, or just some things li...

Proverbs 25:16

May 21 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

Forgiving others is SO important! Ephesians 4:32 comes to mind, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."...

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