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  1. What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?
  2. What does the burned plow have to do with Elisha?
  3. Why does Jeremiah 12:1 say the wicked prosper when other verses say they do not?
  4. If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath God's 4th Commandment was nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
  5. If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?
  6. Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?
  7. To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?
  8. What enduring assurance does God give His people despite potential upheaval in the world? Isaiah 54:1–17
  9. Did God deceive Jeremiah as suggested in Jeremiah 20:7?
  10. How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?


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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why did God choose someone whose family worshipped Baal (Jg. 6:25)?

Judges 6:25: And it came to pass the same night, that the Lord said unto him, "Take thy fathers young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old,...

April 11 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Wright

Why did the curtain tear in Mark 15:38?

Comment:
Yes, absolutely brother. Also, I see this tearing of the veil from top to bottom as an affirmation from heaven when Jesus Christ cried out on the cross,...

April 11 2025

Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

How can I stop having negative thoughts? How can I overcome negative thinking?

Romans 12:1-2 is the key Scripture to help you out. Your mind is the battlefield of life. Proverbs 4:23 admonishes us to keep our heart with all diligence...

April 11 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did David mean by asking God to listen to his words and consider his lament in Psalm 5?

First, Fa Nam, see the big picture: PSALM 5) David asks God to lead and protect him. He also calls upon God to destroy his wicked enemies. I. THE DELIVERANCE...

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

What is the significance of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?

The synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) each record multiple separate instances in which Jesus Himself told the apostles of the interval between his...

April 11 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What is the significance of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?

4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

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

Was Jesus crucified on a cross, pole, or stake?

Comment:
The Bible says He was crucified on a tree. "The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree." (Acts 5:30 NKJV) and also Acts...

April 10 2025

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Who or what does the Lion of Judah prevail over/overcome in this passage?

April 10 2025

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

Why did God choose me?

Comment:
This is a good answer. It’s good because It’s straight out of the Bible. The person who asked this just needs to let the truth of what is written here...

April 10 2025

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

Who or what does the Lion of Judah prevail over/overcome in this passage?

Very good question, Vanessa! -- Who or what does the Lion of Judah prevail over/overcome in this passage? (Revelation 5:5). See Revelation 3:21 – "The one...

April 10 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God choose someone whose family worshipped Baal (Jg. 6:25)?

There's nothing strange or unusual about God calling a man into His service who has family members who don't honor Jehovah as their God. Nowhere is it...

April 10 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

I think both barrels of this question are loaded! I wanna try to unload the question. (If this was asked in open court, I'd expect to hear a swift word of...

April 10 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

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

Jeremiah 15:19: Therefore thus saith the Lord, if thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shall stand before me: and if thou take forth the...

April 08 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?

Comment:
I agree with some of what you're saying, Billy. When Jesus said that He came to bring division, I think we can all agree that He meant it literally. Light...

April 08 2025

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

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

Comment:
Liked: "It is a wife's responsibility to provide a level of intimate friendship for her husband that is unique and only between them."

April 08 2025

Answer by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

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

Although the Bible might not directly address this question, there are scriptures and guiding principles that can be applied directly to this situation: 1...

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Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?

April 07 2025

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?

Comment:
Danny, Jesus also said he had sheep that were not of this pen. In my opinion Jesus was speaking of a real sword in this passage. He also showed his lack of...

April 07 2025

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

Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today?

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Thanks Jack! It actually hit me one Sunday a.m. while trying to think of an analogy that would maybe help convey the concept in a way that could be somewhat...

April 07 2025

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

Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?

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Yes Billy, Jesus came to do the will of His Father. He was not sent to bring peace, but to wield a sword. That was what the Prince of Peace proclaimed. He...

April 07 2025

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

Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today?

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Mark, I loved your analogy about the test in school. "We are justified by His [God's] righteousness, not our own (2 Corinthians 5:21)" chatgpt. Where did you...

April 07 2025

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What’s wrong with pleasure? (Ecclesiastes 2:1–2)

April 07 2025

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

Who wrote Psalms 31?

As is the case with multiple psalms, the actual wording of Psalm 31 is prefaced with a notation. In the case of Psalm 31, this notation read, "To the chief...

April 07 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

Has everyone been kidnapped by sin?

Kidnapping would be a valid analogy in the sense that, similar to the way in which a ransom is paid to purchase the freedom of a kidnapped individual, Christ...

April 07 2025 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?

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Glenn, I am not sure of what you definition of tolerate is. When you say Christ was tolerant, was he? Yes he spread love but he also said "I am the Way, the...

April 06 2025

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?

Comment:
Danny, the Bible teaches that we each have spiritual gifts. I don't believe everyone has been called to be evangelist but I do believe that all Christians...

April 06 2025

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

How can I know if a prophecy is from God or not?

Comment:
Yes, Marvin, was it fulfilled? For predictive prophecies: Did it actually come to pass? (See Deuteronomy 18:22)

April 06 2025

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Who wrote Psalms 31?

Psalms 31:1 - 24

April 06 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tiffany Unrath

What was the spirit of God hovering over?

Comment:
I totally love your response and agree. Now that we know of the fallen angels who mated with women to bring forth the Nephilim, it really makes sense. We...

April 06 2025

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

Is the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar biblical?

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As far as I know, JCS is just a musical; very loosely based on biblical accounts of the last days of Jesus. They have never claimed the show to be accurate...

April 06 2025

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

How do I find peace in such a world of turmoil?

Comment:
Admirable answer, Andy! This would work even if sometimes it felt like "it's not my day."

April 06 2025

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

What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?

Comment:
When we conquer something, it is finished. Jesus declared, "It is finished!" So now we move on to a new life--eternity!

April 06 2025

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

What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?

Comment:
Briefly put, believers are clothed with Jesus' righteousness!

April 06 2025

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Has everyone been kidnapped by sin?

Galatians 4:4 But when the time arrived that was set by God the Father, God sent his Son, born among us of a woman, born under the conditions of the law so ...

April 06 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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If we vote someone into office because they are the 'lesser of two evils', does God hold us accountable?

April 06 2025

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

April 05 2025

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Why does John 10:1 make a distinction between “thief” and “robber”?

April 05 2025

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What does the Bible mean by 'an eye for an eye'?

April 05 2025

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What was the spirit of God hovering over?

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Isn't meditation used by other religions (Psalm 77:12)?

April 05 2025

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Isn't meditation used by other religions (Psalm 77:12)?

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Should a spouse physically leave their spouse to be near their child?

April 05 2025

Answer by z Schuman

What is onycha?

Other food for thought in regards to this being a possible shellfish from the Red Sea is that it is also historically used in the making of a rich purple...

April 05 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Wanda Lopez

Should a spouse physically leave their spouse to be near their child?

Sorry that you are experiencing such high levels of stress in relationship and health. Genesis 2:24: "A man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast...

April 05 2025 Follow Vote Up

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 explaining why you do not think very highly of John MacArthur. As I mentioned previously, I am only familiar with what John...

April 05 2025

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What was the Great Schism?

April 04 2025

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Should a spouse physically leave their spouse to be near their child?

Hello! My husband has a 6-year-old girl in TX. She is safe, surrounded by his family and has a great mom. We all get along, which is amazing. We moved...

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Do we sin daily? Is it possible to go an entire day without sinning?

April 04 2025

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

What is the oedipus complex and are there any examples of it in scripture?

Comment:
Both of you, very interesting answers. Have either of you seen "Freud's Last Session," a movie starring Anthony Hopkins? Anthony Hopkins (Freud) meets C.S....

April 04 2025