What are some exciting discoveries in biblical archaeology?
What are some exciting discoveries in biblical archaeology? Recent archaeological work across Israel, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, and Syria has produced discoveries...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is God above the laws of mathematics?
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You see Gerritt's point? It's a good point? I don't see his point. I don't think a better explanation has been given on this site to this same recurring...
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by Daniel Veler
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Albert I found this in the scriptures. The law was never intended to lead a person to righteousness; only God’s grace can achieve that. The law provided us...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the marks of a true child of God?
What are the marks of a true child of God? 1 John 5:1 "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God: and whosoever loveth him that begat...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is Jehovah the true name of God?
Is the name "Jehovah" Biblical? The name "Jehovah" appears in some English translations of the Bible, though it represents a later English reading of the...
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by Billy P Eldred
What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?
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I don't know that any of the verses cited as evidence say that we receive the Holy Spirit immediately when we believe. (There may be other verses that do) I...
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Ainsley Chalmers
With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct?
Discerning which religion is the true one and only way to heaven an an eternity with God is quite a simple process. 1. All religions except Christianity are...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does Jehovah Tsidkenu mean?
What does Jehovah Tsidkenu mean? Jehovah Tsidkenu means "The Lord Our Righteousness." The name comes from Jeremiah 23:6, where God promises a future king...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God is Jehovah-Jireh?
What does it mean that God is Jehovah-Jireh? Genesis 22: 13-14 "13And Abraham lifted his eyes, and looked, and behold, behind him a ram caught in the thicket...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who is the writer talking to in Psalms 42?
Who is the writer talking to in Psalms 42? In Psalm 42, the writer is actually speaking to several different audiences, and recognising the shifts makes the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God change the laws that man must obey from the Old to New Testament?
Why did God change the laws that man must obey from the Old to the New Testament? God did not change His core moral standards between the Old and New...
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by Billy P Eldred
Why is the love of money the root of all kinds of evil?
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Michael Kamrath: Jenifer Rothnie could reply to the correct interpretation much better than I, but according to the Strong's dictionary, pas (the Greek word...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Bruce and Daniel, Thank you for your responses. Since we are living under the New Covenant (New Testament), we are not under the Old Covenant, which was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I forgive my rapist?
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Jehovah God Almighty will forgive you your unforgiveness toward the person who raped you (rapist), if you ask Him. That's our part in forgiveness for such a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
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Probably my all-time favorite song built on these 3 verses, Habakkuk 3:17-19, emphasizes the two words, "Yet I." Why? Here's how you can find my song -- >...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Are there different levels of punishment in hell?
Are there degrees of punishment in hell? Jesus stated that servants who knew their master's will and didn't do it will be beaten with many blows, while those...
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Daniel Veler
Who will be on earth during the 1000-year millennium period?
Your question: Who will be on earth during the 1000-year millennium period? We are told that when Jesus returns with his saints, they will be present during...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God get angry?
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David wrote Psalm 5. He didn't quote what God had said; David wrote of God, that God hates evildoers. He was campaigning against his enemies. He was...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the devil?
If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the Devil? Jesus stated in Matt. 5:17, "Think not that I came to destroy the law or the...
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How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I forgive my rapist?
I won't minimize the trauma of rape. It's horrible to even imagine! My dad had a favorite saying; he'd say, 'He oughta be hung twice.' I agree! I don't want...
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
What makes Christianity unique?
Another unique characteristic of Christianity is the concept of Grace. No other religion offers salvation for those who don’t deserve it. Romans 6:23 is a...
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by Daniel Veler
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Bruce have you considered the following verse? Matthew 5:17: “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to...
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Daniel Veler
In Psalms 25 what does it mean when it says, "His offspring will inherit the land"?
Your question: in Psalms 25, what does it mean when it says, "His offspring will inherit the land"? I did not find what you’re asking in Psalms 25, but I...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
What is this "mystery"? (Colossians 1:27; 2:2-3)
What is this "mystery"? (Colossians 1:27; 2:2-3) The Meaning of the Mystery Christ in You: In Colossians 1:27, the apostle Paul explains that the mystery is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Desposyni / Rex Deus?
What is the Desposyni / Rex Deus? Desposyni and Rex Deus are terms used in Christian history, fringe theories, and alternative pseudo-history to describe...
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Chris Dean
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What is a Christian?
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Donna Williams
Who is the writer talking to in Psalms 42?
The writer is pouring out his heart to God during a time of discouragement. He is encouraging himself in the Lord.
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
Hebrews 8:13: The mere fact that God speaks of a NEW COVENANT or agreement makes the old one out of date. And when a thing grows weak and out of date, it is...
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Daniel Veler
Why are we taught that we would go to heaven when the Bible says that a new earth will be created?
Your question: Why are we taught that we would go to heaven when the Bible says that a new earth will be created? A lot of confusion takes place when some...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in Matthew 5?
Great question, Gregory! Yes, God blesses both the just and the unjust. The WE translation, the Worldwide English (New Testament) of this verse, Matthew 5:45...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should a Christian view politics?
How should a Christian view politics? Jesus did not align with modern political parties like Democrats or Republicans, and his teachings transcend modern...
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by
Oun Kwon
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
The words 'the law' and 'the prophets, ' as in NT translation, are not precise in meaning. Compare to the corresponding Hebrew words 'Torah' and 'Nebiim ',...
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Billy P Eldred
What is the power of prayer?
The power of prayer is faith in action. The power behind prayer is God, Who can do all things! How can we doubt when we pray, when the One who takes the call...
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What does it mean to have a seared conscience?
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Mona Tillman
Who is the writer talking to in Psalms 42?
Psalm 42:5: Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should a Christian view logic?
How should a Christian view logic? God views logic and reason as reflections of His own unchanging, truthful, and orderly character. Christian theology...
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Daniel Veler
What does the Bible mean when it says 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''?
Your question: What does the Bible mean when it says, 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''? The answer is given to you within the Scriptures. A...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15: "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye...
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Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? "For as many of you as were baptised into Christ did put on Christ." Paul describes those...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does Philippians 2:5-9 mean for us regarding using him as an example?
What does Philippians 2:5-9 mean for us regarding using him as an example? "Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 who, existing in the...
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Leslie Coutinho
What was Jeremiah 1:15 referring to when it states, “And they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah”?
Jeremiah 1:15: For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdom of the north, saith the Lord; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does “peacemaker” mean in Matthew 5:9?
What does "peacemaker" mean in Matthew 5:9? "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God." To be "peaceable" literally means to be a...
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
When God destroys the earth will he start over?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How should I understand Matthew 5:45, where Jesus says God sends rain on the just and the unjust, alongside Ecclesiastes 7:20, which says there is no just man on earth who does good and does not sin?
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Let me address just the first part of the question. The whole point is common grace, not common calamity. Sun and rain are ordinary, life-giving blessings....
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
What does the Bible say about pedophilia?
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I watched a documentary on Queen Victoria. She had 9 children. Of her second child she said she would drown it. After all, a baby was like a plant without...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I forgive myself?
I believe one of the best things to ever happen to me happened the day I realized how much I had invested in my own destruction. I was awakened to just how...
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Daniel Veler
How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?
Your question: “How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?” The answer is that they will still have free will. Listen to what Paul writes concerning...