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  1. Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?
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  3. What does Romans 6:7 mean? It says, “He who has died has been set free from sin."
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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why would God use a donkey? (Numbers 22:27–33)

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

What does Romans 6:7 mean? It says, “He who has died has been set free from sin."

A person who has physically died can no longer commit sinful acts. Those who have placed their faith in Christ for the salvation and eternal life that He...

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Answer by Stephen Baird

Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?

There are two kinds of works. First, there are works of the flesh performed by unsaved sinners where even their good works are tainted by sin (pride, etc),...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

What does it mean in Titus 2:11 that "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people?"

My understanding of this verse reads this way: The Grace of God (which brings salvation) is shown to all mankind. When you look at the original Greek, the...

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Answer by Stephen Baird

How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)

Jesus said it is God's work that we believe. He works in us to will and to do his good pleasure as stated in Philippians. Faith/believing is a gift that we...

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Answer by John Anderson

I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?

All sin daily and fall short of the glory of God. The good news is, once saved, our sins, past, present and future, are all forgiven. We really don’t need to...

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Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

Who will go to heaven?

Those who will go to heaven are those who desire to be ONE with God and live accordingly. These people confess Jesus as LORD and they remember that once one...

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Answer by Dave Larsen

If Abraham was considered righteous because of his faith in God why was Israel given the law?

Abraham is called a prophet three times in Scripture. When GOD credited Abraham with righteousness it was for believing in the promised son. The promised son...

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Question by Dave Larsen

Why was circumcision in the flesh added to GOD'S covenant with Abraham after GOD had credited Abraham with righteousness? According to Paul’s arguments should not circumcision of the flesh have come first?

If righteousness is credited apart from the law because Abraham believed GOD'S promise according to Paul, why then add more requirements to the covenant? ...

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

Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?

In his biblical commentary, T. C. Butler indicates that Jerusalem was outside of Judah's territorial allotment, and just inside Benjamin's territory,...

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Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?

Joshua 18:28 Joshua 15:8 lists Jerusalem in Judah, but Joshua 18:28 says it is in Benjamin.

Joshua 18:11 - 28

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How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)

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Answer by Dave Larsen

What is the significance of unleavened bread?

Unleavened Bread is a festival that lasts seven days. It starts with a Sabbath and ends with a Sabbath. Seven in Scripture represents compete and/or holy...

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Why did testing come to Job? (Job 23:10)

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Who is the antichrist?

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Should a Christian practice yoga?

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

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Answer by Bob Reese , Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

If you sin without knowing what you’re doing, God takes that into account. But if you sin knowing full well what you’re doing, or have a momentary...

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Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?

Marriage equality is a legal issue and not a religious one. In the first place, the word "marriage" did not come into our language until the 13th century....

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Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why are there so many fake Christians?

I prefer "notional" Christians over fake Christians. Millions of people have a notion that they are "Christian" because, well, they are not Jewish, a Hindu,...

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What is the lust of the eyes?

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

There are at least 2 clear mentions of "coincidence(s) in the Bible: The AMP Version (Amplified Version)) of Luke 10:31 has this: "Now by coincidence a...

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

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? (ebible.com) Exodus 20:7 tn or “use” (NCV, TEV); NIV, CEV, NLT “misuse”; NRSV “make wrongful use of.”...

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Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What does the Bible say about hate?

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What was the significance of Aaron's rod?

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

How did Joshua's armymen get to be "seasoned fighters"?

By my reading of the earlier chapters of Joshua, even though the walls of Jericho had previously fallen without effort on the part of Joshua's army, it had...

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Answer by Diane Thatcher

What does it mean that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter?

God concealing and kings searching goes way deeper than kingdoms and governments. Matthew 11:25 reads: “At that time Jesus answered and said, 'I thank thee,...

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What is God's view on the consumption of alcohol?

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

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

Yes, it is! So, give God thanks for the forgiveness that He gave the world through Jesus Christ and His shed blood at the cross for the sufficient payment of...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

Should a Christian attend a pagan or Wiccan wedding?

The scriptures tell us the following for us to do: Acts 15: 28: For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these...

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Answer by Minister/ Darrell Jeffery

Should a Christian attend a pagan or Wiccan wedding?

We are not to delve in witchery. Exodus Chp. 22 V-18: "Suffer not a witch to live."

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Answer by Minister/ Darrell Jeffery

Should I attend my daughter's transgender wedding?

Same-sex marriages are a sin. It is an abomination for man to lie with another man. No true Christian will approve such marriages. I do not approve and never...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

Who are they that are bound and what is the prison in Isaiah 61:1?

Isaiah 61 is a mission statement for Christ to fulfill. These are the things the Father sent His Son to do. Listen to Christ’s own words: Luke 4: 17: And...

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Answer by Dave Larsen

Did Jesus do any miracles before He was baptized?

Scripture teaches not to go beyond what is written. Isaiah 8:20: Consult God’s instruction and the testimony of warning. If anyone does not speak according...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

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

You asked the question. Will people get a second chance after the rapture. The better question would have been, will a person left behind after the rapture...

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Answer by Dave Larsen

Just how narrow is the narrow gate?

Yoshua's (Jesus') description of the gate is Himself. John 10:1-3: “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but...

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What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?

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Did Jesus do any miracles before He was baptized?

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Answer by Dave Larsen

How can God’s words be "unfolded"? (Psalm 119:130)

Psalm 119:30: The Hebrew alphabet is made up of 22 letters. Each letter was originally a symbol, each symbol represents a word and a number. Because of its...

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