What does it mean, "For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten"?
Ecclesiastes 9:5
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Who was in the lineage of Jesus, Nathan or Solomon?
Mary is not a descendent of David according to Luke and the angel Gabriel. Read Luke 1:5 which tells us that Elizabeth was a "daughter of Aaron." Now read...
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What does it mean that God is love?
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Who created God? Where did God come from?
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Who created God? Where did God come from?
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Who created God? Where did God come from?
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What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
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What does the Bible say about self-mutilation / cutting?
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Why did God create us?
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Mark Vestal
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What does it mean in James 2:10 that anyone who breaks one law becomes guilty of breaking them all?
Those who were under Mosaic law (Jews) were to obey the whole law. If they broke any part of the law it was as if they had broken the whole law. The purpose...
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Mark Vestal
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What is the Church Age? Where does the Church Age fit in biblical history?
The 'church age' is a reference to the time in which the church, the body of Christ, is being filled with believers that Paul was made to be the leader of,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Proverbs 12:21 state that " no harm" or "ill will" will fall upon the righteous?
We can pray, "Keep watch over me and keep me out of trouble; Don’t let me down when I run to you." --Proverbs 25:20 I often use this verse from the Message...
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What does it mean that God is love?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean in 2 Peter 2:21 that it would have been better if they hadn’t known righteousness?
In the church in Peter's time, false teachers were claiming that, since God had forgiven the sins of believers through faith in Christ's atoning death and...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why shouldn't Christians judge one another according to Romans 14?
Verse 1 of Romans 14 indicates that the context here is over 'doubtful disputations' regarding one's faith. Some are weaker in faith than others. For...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why shouldn't Christians judge one another according to Romans 14?
Great question, Gayle! Yes, it is true that Christians should not judge or criticize other believers and shouldn't do things to “make them stumble” (Romans...
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What does it mean in 2 Peter 2:21 that it would have been better if they hadn’t known righteousness?
What does this mean?
2 Peter 2:21
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What should we do when a beggar asks for money?
I mulled that question several times. On my work commute there were always a few along the way. I finally came to the decision to make a little ditty bag. I’...
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What is Arianism?
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Why shouldn't Christians judge one another according to Romans 14?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can believers triumph over Satan "by the blood of the Lamb" (Rev. 12:11)?
It was the shedding of Christ's blood that made the payment or atonement required by God for the sin of the redeemed, and thus enabled the redeemed to...
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How can believers triumph over Satan "by the blood of the Lamb" (Rev. 12:11)?
They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.
Revelation 12:1 - 17
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Donna Williams
What should we do when a beggar asks for money?
Matthew chapter 5 is known as the sermon on the mount. Jesus began to teach his disciples about the kingdom of God. I believe the key to this entire...
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Mark Vestal
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How do I follow Christ when I have no life?
The life you describe is why you DO need Him. We today are not promised earthly blessings while living with the exception of salvation from it. There is no...
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How do I follow Christ when I have no life?
I have no job, or education. I have no family or friends or connections to anyone. I pray for many things like strength for faith, to carry on, to find a pur...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
The crown of rejoicing (1 Thess 2:19, the crown of righteousness (2 Tim 4:8), of glory (1 Pet 5:4), of life (Jas 1:12; Rev 2:10). --bible.org
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How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
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What was the significance of the altar of incense?
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What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
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In Psalm 37:23, what does "he delighteth in his way" mean?
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What are the duties of a wife in marriage?
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What should we do when a beggar asks for money?
The Lord Jesus said in Matthew 5:42 to give to the one who asks; did He mean all beggars?
Matthew 5:42
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What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
Leaven is yeast to make bread rise. Leavening is a form of fermentation, a chemical process which breaks down molecules. In the Bible, leaven is seen only in...
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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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Were animals God's first option for a companion for Adam?
God created the animals for Adam to name and to chose one that Adam would find to be compatible with himself. Remember that we are all in fact of the animal...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that God is love?
1 John 4:16 says, "And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has in us. God is love, and the one who resides in love resides in God, and God...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Are we to follow Jesus’ commands because Jesus was a curse for us and he followed OT laws?
Contrary to popular belief, we do not follow Jesus Christ in the flesh. We follow Jesus Christ ascended in glory from heaven. 2 Cor 5:16 "Wherefore...
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, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Are we to follow Jesus’ commands because Jesus was a curse for us and he followed OT laws?
Yes, we follow Jesus' commands (which are to love God and love people), because he is our Savior and Lord and we love him.
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What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?
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Why did the writer use such a strong figure of speech? (Proverbs 11:22)
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Who created God? Where did God come from?
I am encouraged by this question, as it demonstrates an interest, a curiosity in our beautiful creator. And by this, one can be assured something inside...
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Are we to follow Jesus’ commands because Jesus was a curse for us and he followed OT laws?
My question is in regards to John 15: 1-17 as a whole summary and because Jesus was made a curse for us dying on the cross; our commands we follow are his ne...
John 15:10
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How did Methuselah live to be 969 years old?
Very simply we age because we accumulate mutations in our DNA, our genes. DNA repair enzymes slow down the accumulation of mutations, but lose out in the end...
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society?
I agree with S. Michael Houdmann stated regarding the Jehovah Witnesses’ The New World Translation of the Bible. I have done extensive research and compared...
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What is the difference between an affliction and a sickness?
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Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?
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