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  1. Why did Jesus go into Gentile territory (Mark 7:24-28)?
  2. What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
  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. Did they ever wash the blood off the altars in the OT?
  6. Why has Christianity portrayed Jesus as White?
  7. Can you suggest a Bible verse for someone who has been wronged and is struggling with feelings of revenge?
  8. How do you personally understand the meaning of 'living hope?'
  9. How has God "worked all things together for good" in your life according to Romans 8:28?
  10. How can I repent of sexual immorality (fornication) if I already have a child and I'm currently pregnant with my second one?


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Why were the walls of Jericho shut up tight?

Because they were at war. We wouldn't expect their gates to be wide open knowing there was an enemy force outside that wanted to come in and kill every...

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What should a Christian wife do when her husband verbally abuses her and calls her names and uses vulgar words?

The biggest determining factor is going to be whether or not the husband is a Christian or not. If the husband is not a Christian, then sadly, he's doing...

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How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?

The creation/evolution debate has been raging for years. To many, it seems like two opposing sides yelling at each other with no one really listening. The...

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Is there any evidence (historical or geological) that the flood actually happened?

Great question George, the answer would be Yes there is abundant geological evidence for a global watery cataclysm event as recorded in the Bible. The rapid...

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

What works for me is this; if I find myself trying to justify my actions or thoughts to myself, it is probably God telling me "do you really want to do...

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What does the Bible say about white lies?

We know lying is a sin (Leviticus 19:11; Proverbs 12:22). But what about those "little white lies" that involve an ever-so-slight stretching of the truth? Do...

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What does the Bible say about white lies?

In fact, there is no such a word white lies in the Bible, but we can find two kinds of lying in the Bible: The good one, wich can be defined as an acts of...

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What is an Evangelical Christian?

To begin, let's break down the two words. The term Christian essentially means "follower of Christ." Christian is the term given to followers of Jesus Christ...

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Where did the waters go when they receded after the flood of Noah?

Great question, let's first search the scriptures for clues to our quest and then carry that knowledge into science for a logical answer, that could satisfy...

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What is Maundy Thursday / Holy Thursday?

Maundy Thursday, also known as "Holy Thursday," is the Thursday of Passion Week, one day before Good Friday (the Friday before Easter). Maundy Thursday is...

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What is good biblical exegesis?

Exegesis means "exposition or explanation." Biblical exegesis involves the examination of a particular text of scripture in order to properly interpret it....

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What is justification?

While often, the word justify means to be made righteous before God, there are exceptions. Luke 16:15, Romans 3:4 and James chapter 2 are notable exceptions....

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What does it mean to walk with God?

There are several people described as "walking with God" in the Bible, beginning with Enoch in Genesis 5:24. Noah is also described as "a righteous man,...

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How do I share my Christian testimony?

An effective testimony is one that conveys both your own experience and the Gospel of Christ so that someone else has the information about the process of...

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Why is it important to be familiar with church history?

History is all events that have happened before now. You cannot go forward with out knowing from where you came. Knowing the History of the Church, which...

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Why did God punish Pharaoh for Abram's lie?

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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?

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Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?

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What are the biblical solutions for solving marriage problems?

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What were the wheels in Ezekiel 1?

These "wheels" were actually living beings, a type of angel or archangel associated with the Throne of God seldom seen by human beings since they apparently...

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What is Liberation Theology?

Simply put, liberation theology is a movement that attempts to interpret Scripture through the plight of the poor. True followers of Jesus, according to...

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Why did Jesus command people to not tell others of the miracles He performed?

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What was the significance of the temple veil being torn in two when Jesus died?

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What is the difference between mercy and grace?

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Where did the waters go when they receded after the flood of Noah?

Rivers, lakes, ocean, back into the ground and back in to the sky same as when it floods today

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What are the laws of thermodynamics and how do they provide evidence for creationism?

The first law of thermodynamics would seem to support creationism. The first law states that energy is conserved. Energy can change forms or be equated to...

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Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?

As James pointed out in his post, God's sovereign grace and mercy is not only stated in Romans 9 but Paul gives two historic examples. It is very clear, and...

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How do I make Jesus Lord of my life?

The key is understanding that Jesus is already Lord of your life. We do not make Jesus Lord. Jesus is Lord. What we are supposed to do is submit to His...

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Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?

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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?

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Is being holy even possible, since only God is holy?

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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?

I believe the answer to this question is shown through the book of Job. God allows Satan to do things in people's lives. He has control over everything...

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How often should the Lord's Supper / Communion be observed?

The Bible nowhere instructs us how often we should take communion. First Corinthians 11:23-26 records the following instructions for communion: "The Lord...

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If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?

When Jesus was here as the perfect, Passover lamb come to die for our sins, He was here also to correct the religion of the time. His teaching was very...

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Are we supposed to obey our pastors?

The verse that speaks the most directly to this question is Hebrews 13:17, "Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for...

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Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?

Everything God does is to bring glory to Himself. Proverbs 16:4 NLT The lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster....

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How interested are Christians supposed to be in the spirit world?

The simple answer to this question is "very interested." A human being is comprised of body, soul and spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23; 3 John 1:2; Psalm 16:9)....

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What should we learn from the account of Daniel in the lion's den?

The story of Daniel in the lions' den, recorded in Daniel 6, is one of the most beloved in all Scripture. Briefly, the story involves Daniel, a prophet of...

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What are the lost books of the Bible?

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Should a Christian listen to secular music?

I agree with what is said above and would like to add a simple rule of thumb for those of us that are in doubt about what is ok to listen to. Ephesians 4:29...

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Was the Apostle Paul actually a false prophet?

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