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  1. What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?
  2. Why does Jeremiah 12:1 say the wicked prosper when other verses say they do not?
  3. How does a Christian get God's work in our heart to make changes?
  4. If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?
  5. To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?
  6. What enduring assurance does God give His people despite potential upheaval in the world? Isaiah 54:1–17
  7. Did God deceive Jeremiah as suggested in Jeremiah 20:7?
  8. How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?
  9. Does God have a specific plan for my life? Jeremiah 29:11
  10. What is the Apostle Paul saying in Romans 2:13? Is he saying that one must keep the law in order to be justified?


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Comment by Philip Davies

Will the generation that saw Israel re-formed as a nation still be alive for the Second Coming?

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If you start with understanding there are two questions then it makes sense. There are clear signs, to the first, alerting people to the fall of Jerusalem,...

May 31 2025

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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Shirley, Genesis 13:11 says that Abraham separated from Lot. Yes, Genesis 13 tells us about the conversation God had with Abraham about the land, and about...

May 31 2025

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Will the generation that saw Israel re-formed as a nation still be alive for the Second Coming?

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Phillip, how can you say there will be no signs? Jesus told the disciples numerous signs that would show that the end is near. He just said we would not know...

May 31 2025

Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Could Jesus have sinned?

Could Jesus have sinned? Jack's answer that Jesus could NOT sin provoked some thoughts and led me to add my answer. The fact that Jesus could NOT sin...

May 31 2025 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Could Jesus have sinned?

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Thanks, Jack! This is such a good point! One that I failed to see for years.

May 30 2025

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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Amen! Every one comes in or doesn't individually!

May 30 2025

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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Genesis 13:14-18 says that God first gave His promise to Abram because he believed God and separated from Lot. Genesis 13:11. Actually Abraham's descendants...

May 30 2025

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why was a father's blessing so highly valued in the Old Testament?

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Yes, the blessing of the sons was very important. But, were daughters ever given a blessing by the fathers in Biblical times?

May 30 2025

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why is a day measured from evening to morning in Genesis 1?

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Wow...now all I need is time to look all of that up! WOW, thanks!

May 30 2025

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

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All good, but confusing to the Bible student. However, at least we should be grateful we have an answer. Now, if we could only get some basic solid...

May 30 2025

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Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?

May 30 2025

Comment by WESLEY BARNARD

Who was Simon the Sorcerer?

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It is believed by many that this Simon is also the 'Peter' the Roman Catholic Church claims was the first pope. I have found nothing to contradict this...

May 30 2025

Answer by Philip Davies

Will the generation that saw Israel re-formed as a nation still be alive for the Second Coming?

In Matt 24 the disciples ask two separate questions. 1. When will the stones of the temple be cast down? 2. When will you return and what signs will...

May 30 2025 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is there an age limit to how long we can live?

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Bruce, I am 77 and am awaiting either the Rapture or falling asleep in Christ. "God didn’t set us up for an angry rejection but for salvation by our Master,...

May 30 2025

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Could Jesus have sinned?

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Testing a Bridge As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to...

May 30 2025

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Could Jesus have sinned?

Great question, George! Let's take a look at Hebrews 4:14 -- "Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of...

May 30 2025 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

Many feel that the difference between the 700 charioteers of 2 Samuel 10:18 and the 7,000 charioteers of 1 Chronicles 19:18 is due to scribal error. However,...

May 30 2025 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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No Gary, I am not saying that you have to keep the commandments to maintain salvation. I was just quoting what Jesus said when the young man asked him what...

May 29 2025

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Will the generation that saw Israel re-formed as a nation still be alive for the Second Coming?

I was taught many years ago that because Jesus mentioned the fig tree and that since the fig tree was symbolic of Israel, then someone alive at the time...

May 29 2025 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Billy, are you advocating that salvation is to be maintained by the “keeping the commandments”? If so, this means salvation is “works based”. Furthermore,...

May 29 2025

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I am a parent; how can I let go of my adult children?

May 29 2025

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What should be the Christian view of Harry Potter?

May 29 2025

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

How does the Lord return the loyalty given (Psalm 145:13-16)?

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The Lord our God does not owe anything to anybody. He has created this whole world. He has given us everything we need and He has given us the freedom to...

May 29 2025

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

In my opinion and to keep it simple, what eternal security should mean is that Jesus remains faithful. He is and always will be able to stand for you at...

May 29 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Gary, what did Jesus tell the rich young man he must do to get eternal life? Paraphrase is, "Keep the commandments" then to be sure, "Sell all you have and...

May 29 2025

Answer by Billy P Eldred

When should a man step down from ministry, if he just cannot overcome an old habit?

My opinion for the answer is based on the following scriptures: Matthew 18:15-17 NIV [15] “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just...

May 29 2025 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

There are some who make professions of faith that they believe Jesus died for their sins and want to live for Him. However, eventually their enthusiasm...

May 29 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is there a verse in the Bible that says: It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all?

May 29 2025

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What does the Bible say about pride?

May 28 2025

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the bible mean in Colossians 3:1-2 by "looking for the things that are above"?

"Set Your Mind (Colossians 3:1-3 – NKJV)", is a song produced by Integrity Music as part of their Scripture Memory Songs: Renewing Your Mind album, released...

May 28 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Max Bravo

What is God‘s divine pattern that he used to create everything? There isn’t a single thing that escapes that pattern.

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Actually that pattern of the Tabernacle IS how Yahweh Elohim IS. He is the Original Archetype Pattern of the World.

May 28 2025

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?

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Those who reject or doubt the Mid Tribulation theory merely on the view that God cannot subject the church to suffering should look back to the historical...

May 28 2025

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What is the doctrine of eternal security?

May 28 2025

Question by Nathan Webster

When should a man step down from ministry, if he just cannot overcome an old habit?

For example, if he has always put out the effort for the uphill battle of quitting porn, hates the sin, but still struggles, should he resign? Or, if there a...

James 3:1

May 28 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How does the Lord return the loyalty given (Psalm 145:13-16)?

(1) My God lifts me when I’m down. When I falter—whether from weakness, grief, or failure—He doesn’t abandon me. He sees me weighed down by life’s burdens...

May 27 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How does the Lord return the loyalty given (Psalm 145:13-16)?

The verse that occurs to me in connection with the question are the words of the glorified Christ in Revelation 2:10 (Be thou faithful unto death, and I will...

May 27 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is David making excuses, saying "I'm only human" in Psalm 143:2?

I can see how David's words might be construed that way, but, to me, he could also validly be interpreted as making a humble plea for God's grace (defined as...

May 27 2025 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Reddit User , Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs

Are Christians the only "people whose God is the Lord"?

No. And yes. No, because Christianity wasn't a blip on the radar when the psalmist wrote that particular psalm. Biblical Judaism has G-d as their lord. And...

May 27 2025 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Reddit User , Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs

How does the Lord return the loyalty given (Psalm 145:13-16)?

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Are you sure Psalm 145 was the chapter you meant to discuss? For vs 13-16 it reads: 13 Thy kingdom is a kingdom for all ages, And Thy dominion endureth...

May 27 2025

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is the point of each word picture in Psalm 36:5-9?

Psalm 36 is a wisdom psalm. It contrasts verses 1-4, with verses 5-9. In this particular psalm, the prophet David, (Acts 2:30) gives divine insight into the...

May 27 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does the Bible say about euthanasia and/or having a living will?

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This is a complicated topic. In 1988, my Mom became very ill. I know that she was a smoker, as long as I can remember. She got a serious infection in her...

May 27 2025

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Who are the spirits Jesus Christ went on to proclaim to in 1 Peter 3:19?

May 26 2025

Question by Anonymous
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Are Christians the only "people whose God is the Lord"?

Who can expect God's favor today? Psalms 144:15 “Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.”

May 26 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Is David making excuses, saying "I'm only human" in Psalm 143:2?

Psalms 143:2 “And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.”

May 26 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What is the best evidence/argument for intelligent design?

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Just wanted to add this example. Pick 10 flowers of your choice. Look at them. Notice how the different colors form patterns. Now imagine taking the...

May 26 2025