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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What evidence from Scripture and history confirms that Jesus is truly the Christ—the promised Messiah?
  4. Does the "Shekinah Glory" appear anywhere in any Bible translation?
  5. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  6. Why did Abimelech murder his brothers?
  7. How can I be "on fire for Jesus"?
  8. What did Jesus mean, "My kingdom is not of this world"? John 18:36
  9. Are we Christ’s sheep because we believe, or do we believe because we are his sheep?
  10. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?


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Will there be tears in heaven?

March 31 2025

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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?

March 31 2025

Answer by Donna Williams

What does the Bible say about a married man becoming close friends with a single woman who has bad intentions?

Please allow me to say that your question in my opinion is about a situational relationship. There is no specific answer in the Bible, however, I believe...

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Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Who is John MacArthur? Are his beliefs and teachings biblical?

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I meant to include that he has said those who take the mark of the Beast can still be saved. This is clearly against Rev. 14:9-11.

March 31 2025

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Who is John MacArthur? Are his beliefs and teachings biblical?

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Hi Albert, here's a short list: ⁃ Teaches that salvation can be lost ⁃ Teaches Lordship Salvation (salvation by works) ⁃ Teaches Calvinism ⁃ Teaches...

March 31 2025

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

Why did Saul kill the priest?

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Tim, I am glad that you mentioned Doeg. Michael makes mention of him later when asked, "What does the Bible say about being a snitch?" He said, "Doeg the...

March 31 2025

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

What does the Bible say about being a snitch?

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Always remember: GOD CAN USE ANYTHING FOR GOOD. HE IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! AMEN!

March 31 2025

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

What does the Bible say about being a snitch?

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Bill, I see this dilemma must have been years ago. I sincerely pray that it all worked out for the good. Many times in the Bible we see things and say to...

March 31 2025

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What is the meaning of the word "Hallelujah"?

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Singapore Moses, I always enjoy your answers because they show a depth of knowledge, but it is interesting to me that you use an event at the end of...

March 31 2025

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

What does the Bible say about being a snitch?

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Good answer Jack! Its all about what is in the heart...that is where God looks!

March 31 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Who is John MacArthur? Are his beliefs and teachings biblical?

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Hi Paula Fether, Thank you for your response. I too am very concerned with those who do not preach God’s Word accurately. I am specifically concerned with...

March 31 2025

Answer by John Appelt

What was David's age when he killed Goliath?

Anyone telling the story of David and Goliath, 1 Samuel 17, usually depicts David as quite a young boy, perhaps a teen of about 15. However, there are...

March 30 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about being a God-parent?

Traditionally, the godparents were counted informally responsible for ensuring that the child's religious education was carried out, and for caring for the...

March 30 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jeremiah fear God might let him down (Jeremiah 15:18)?

Based on the cited verse and its context, I would say that Jeremiah was indeed engaging in an attitude of despair and self-pity, of which God commanded him...

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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?

March 30 2025

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What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first?

March 30 2025

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Who is John MacArthur? Are his beliefs and teachings biblical?

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I've mentioned only a fraction of the problems with his theology, as my intent was to urge the OP to look further into him or any other popular...

March 30 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Who is John MacArthur? Are his beliefs and teachings biblical?

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Hi Paula Fether, It appears that you are not a big fan of John MacArthur. Those who believe in predestination (Calvinism) are only going by what they believe...

March 30 2025

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

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

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin? Yes, ignorance is no excuse of the law. "Acts 17:30 (ESV) – 'The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he...

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

How do we respond to Jehovah's Witnesses who claim that Jesus could not be God because God cannot die?

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The Watchtower Society is the reason for the people known as Jehovah's Witnesses denying Jesus' total deity. Those people are being purposely duped by a...

March 30 2025

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

What does it mean to pray without ceasing?

As John Matthews put it, "How can we possibly pray continually? One needs to drive a car, work, perform physical acts, etc. How can one pray continually and...

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

How do we respond to Jehovah's Witnesses who claim that Jesus could not be God because God cannot die?

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John was candid; he didn't claim to recognize Jesus because he had a keener eye for spiritual matters than others might have had. His claim is that he had...

March 30 2025

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

How do we respond to Jehovah's Witnesses who claim that Jesus could not be God because God cannot die?

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The best way to respond to a heretic, whether he be a Jehovah's Witness or otherwise, is to tell him to read the scriptures, and to pray for an...

March 30 2025

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

Why did the curtain tear in Mark 15:38?

Mark 15:38 is one of the 3 Gospel accounts to describe the tearing of the curtain: "And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom."...

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How could Jesus experience EVERY human temptation? (Hebrews 4:15)

March 29 2025

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

Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

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Good word, Vijaya!! Let the church say Amen!!

March 29 2025

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What does it mean to pray without ceasing?

March 29 2025

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Did Jeremiah fear God might let him down (Jeremiah 15:18)?

18 Why then does my suffering continue? Why is my wound so incurable? Your help seems as uncertain as a seasonal brook, like a spring that has gone dry.”

Jeremiah 15:10 - 21

March 29 2025 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Silas Cheung

On what day was Jesus crucified?

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I think it was Thursday. Jesus himself said the Son of Man would be in the heart of the Earth 3 days and 3 nights. As such, it could not be Friday. It could...

March 29 2025

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

Who is Joel Osteen, and are his teachings Biblical?

You be the judge. Olsteen uses these bible verses to support his prosperity gospel: Malachi 3:10 (NET) – “Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse so that...

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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?

March 29 2025

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Who is John MacArthur? Are his beliefs and teachings biblical?

He is a Calvinist and a cessationist (no more sign gifts), and more critiques can be found at sites such as...

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What does it mean that the Lord is my Shepherd?

March 28 2025

Answer by LAURAN HILL

Why did they write God's name on their hands (Isaiah 44:3)?

Perhaps this is also in contrast with "marking" one's body with a tattoo. In Revelation 3:12, Jesus promises, "I will write on them the name of my God and...

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

If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?

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Rotimi, at first I thought 1 Timothy 1:17 was referring to Jesus. But now, I realize that the attributes mentioned—eternality, immortality, invisibility, and...

March 28 2025

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

Why did God command the necks of the donkeys to be broken in Exodus 13:13?

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Yes, Chay, this is a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus’ sacrifice, showing that only through Him can we be saved. Beautiful truth! Keep digging into the Word—...

March 28 2025

Answer by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Who is John MacArthur? Are his beliefs and teachings biblical?

From reading John MacArthur’s Study Bible, I would say that his spiritual beliefs are solidly based on Scripture. I am confident that just about everything...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What does it mean to "circumcise your hearts"? (Deuteronomy 10:16)?

Deuteronomy 10:16: Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiff-necked. As Moses reveals unto us it was the Lord who had delight in...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What parts of early Christian worship have completely disappeared from modern services?

Although many of the things listed in 1 Cor. 14 still happen in typical churches, most have become accustomed to a more structured practice. What we call...

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Answer by Chay Ray

Why did God command the necks of the donkeys to be broken in Exodus 13:13?

It's because the donkey represents you, the person, who must be redeemed by the lamb, which represents Jesus. I honestly think if I had lived back then, this...

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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?

March 27 2025

Comment by Max Bravo

If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

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HallelYah! I am amazed to see how many people understand that we are not under that mosaic law anymore, and that it was for the Jews only, the ones that came...

March 27 2025

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

I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

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AMEN! It's all about a relationship! Not about a religion. Jesus came to save sinners. He did not come to start a religion.

March 27 2025

Comment by Silas Cheung

Why was God so evident in the Bible, and seems so hidden today?

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Just in response to your assertion of progressive revelation in addition to the commonly agreed ultimate revelation by Jesus. I think what we have now is...

March 27 2025

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

Who was Caleb in the Bible?

Caleb in Numbers 13 & 14 saw that God was able to conquer the land through them. He stood firm when others feared (2 Corinthians 5:7). We took can and...

March 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 reading or writing fiction?

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I believe it is all about discernment. If you read garbage only, you are going to think garbage. I had a teacher once who said, "Garbage in, garbage out." So...

March 26 2025