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  1. How can we tell when we hear God's voice (Psalm 95:7)?
  2. Will the Jews have another chance to accept Jesus as their Messiah when He returns?
  3. Is it right for a Christian nation to strong arm another country to carry its Christian values?
  4. In what ways does this truth of God's great mercy and the 'new birth into a living hope' influence your daily life, especially in the face of challenges? 1 Peter 1:3
  5. How can we soldier up (Ephesians 6:10-18)?
  6. What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
  7. Why has Christianity portrayed Jesus as White?
  8. Can you suggest a Bible verse for someone who has been wronged and is struggling with feelings of revenge?
  9. How do you personally understand the meaning of 'living hope?'
  10. If a Christian couple divorces and neither remarry, do they remain biblically married in the eyes of God?


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What is the origin of the peace sign?

July 13 2014

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What does it mean that God came from Teman?

Habakkuk 3 consists of a hymn of praise to God. Verse 3 begins a section that says, "God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran." What exactly...

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How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?

Despite the questions the prophet Habakkuk had concerning the evil taking place during his time, he concludes his oracle with positive words of praise....

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Is it wrong to have angel figurines?

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What was the Babylonian captivity/exile?

The Babylonian captivity or exile refers to the time period in Israel's history when Jews were taken captive by King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon. It is an...

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Why is praising God important?

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Is Islam just 500 years behind Christianity?

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How did Noah fit all the animals on the Ark?

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Why did God ask Moses to put Aaron's staff/rod back into the tabernacle? Had any of the Israelites seen it before then?

1 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the sons of Israel, and get from them a rod for each father’s household: twelve rods, from all their lead...

Numbers 17:1 - 13

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Answer by jeff smith

Who was the Joshua in Zechariah 3:1-10?

The 'Joshua' here is Jesus the Son of God. The 'Lord' here is God the Father. In Jesus' time his name was actually Joshua when he physically walked the earth...

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Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Is Islam just 500 years behind Christianity?

Allah and God are not the same God. Ishmael broke away from the family line. Down throughout the ages the line got so divided that we end up where we are...

July 13 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emily Rivera

What does the Bible say about being in a long distance relationship with your spouse?

Stay faithful. Talk and skype or FaceTime. The Bible doesn't really say (to my knowledge), but I can think of examples that it illustrates. For example: When...

July 12 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Georg Kouz

Do Christians and Jews worship the same God?

Why Jews Don't Believe In Jesus: For 2,000 years Jews have rejected the Christian idea of Jesus as messiah. Why? According to them: 1. Jesus Did Not Fulfill...

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Is Islam just 500 years behind Christianity?

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How can I overcome having a critical spirit?

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What is the meaning of "Hephzibah" in the Bible?

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Answer by Don Whitley , Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.

Is Islam just 500 years behind Christianity?

It really makes no difference. Muhammad was a lie because he was not a prophet of God. He did not practice Godly things and he did practice and advocate...

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What was the story of Jacob and Esau?

Jacob and Esau were the sons of Isaac and Rebekah and the first twins mentioned in the Bible. Even before they were born, they were struggling together in...

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What is the meaning of Azazel / the scapegoat?

"Azazel" or "the scapegoat" is mentioned in Leviticus 16 as part of God's instructions to the Israelites regarding the Day of Atonement. On this day, the...

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What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?

Of course the root cause of all such abominations is that the heart of man (and women) is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked (Jeremiah 17:9)....

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How can Christians be sensitive to Muslim/Islamic culture?

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Do you think that God can relate to you?

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Why does God love us?

This short question is among the most profound questions ever asked. And no human would ever be able to answer it sufficiently. One thing is certain,...

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What is the Key of Solomon?

The Key of Solomon is a medieval grimoire, or book of magic, wrongly attributed to Solomon, son of David. Scholars typically identify the Key of Solomon as a...

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What does the Bible say about divination?

The word divination comes from the Latin divinare, meaning "to foresee" or "to be inspired by a god." To practice divination is to uncover hidden knowledge...

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What was the firmament in the Bible?

The "firmament" (from the Latin firmamentum, meaning "sky" or "expanse") is mentioned 17 times in the King James Version of the Bible and refers to the...

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What does the Bible say about worldliness?

The dictionary definition of "worldly" is "relating to, or devoted to, the temporal world." Worldliness, then, is the condition of being concerned with...

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Do Christians and Jews worship the same God?

With a simple answer: YES. God is 'God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! He is 3 persons in one. Jesus 'was the Word and the Word was with God...

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How can I forgive those who sin against me?

Although I agree that in essence we/you should be able to forgive someone we don't have to take that so far as to where it will continue to be a dividing...

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

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Is Islam just 500 years behind Christianity?

This question carries an implicit assumption that age is the *ONLY* difference between Islam and Christianity, and by definition to Judaism as well. Yes, all...

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What does the Bible say about being in a long distance relationship with your spouse?

What should we do one of our jobs requires us to be apart for a lengthy period of time, such as 2 years?

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Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?

The answer to this question can be distilled from Genesis 22:1,12. Genesis 22:1 says "And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and...

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How old was Isaac when Abraham offered him as a sacrifice?

Scripture does not indicate the age of Isaac when he was to be offered as a sacrifice. However given the kind of question he raised to the father in Genesis...

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Answer by GIDION MUGISHA KANYAIRITA

How old was Isaac when Abraham offered him as a sacrifice?

According to my opinion about the given question above, it can be seen in the Bible about the age of Sarah and Abraham Genesis 17:17. Abraham was one hundred...

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Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

How old was Isaac when Abraham offered him as a sacrifice?

Scripture never states directly Isaac's age when Abraham was tested by the LORD with his offering if Isaac upon the altar. However, a study of the original...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is a pastor's wife also called automatically to be a pastor because her husband is one?

Is a pastor's wife automatically called into pastoral ministry by virtue of her husband's calling as a Pastor? In answering this question lets first bear in...

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Is God making his people not turn to him in Isaiah 6:9-10?

I would say, God was speaking ironically. 'Much as you hear...' this implies that, though the prophets speaks, in vain they would listen to the message of...

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Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?

The catholics omitted the commandment #2 because the Romans are used to making of images mostly for remembrance purposes of great men and women, so since the...

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What does the Bible teach about human trafficking?

Many skeptics accuse the Bible of being pro-slavery. But it is not. The Bible does acknowledge that due to man's sinful and selfish nature, he enslaves...

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Answer by Paul Kienbaum

How do I approach talking about God to an atheist?

I think one thing you should know is don't get discouraged. It's not our battle to win or lose. We are vessels of good news and that is so awesome! One tool...

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What does the bible say about frequent sleeplessness?

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How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

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Why did Jesus say a person must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, in order to be his disciple?

July 11 2014

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Why was the scepter part of the birthright inheritance given to Judah instead of Joseph?

I humbly submit that in Genesis 49 Jacob gathers and then prophesied over the twelve tribes of the young nation in very enigmatic riddles. Genesis 49:8...

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Who was Seth's wife? Was Seth's wife his sister?

One of the commands to Adam and Eve was to be fruitful and multiply. Remember when Cain killed his brother and was afraid because he said that anyone who...

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