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  4. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
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Was Jesus a prophet?

February 25 2022

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

Where do believers go after death?

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So if you're right (and I don't think you are) then everybody we read about in scripture except Elijah, Enoch and Jesus are still sleeping in their tombs,...

February 25 2022

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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

February 25 2022

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

Why do Christians practice the indoctrination of children?

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What you say is true John Matthews, but Kelli hit it out the park! Regardless of what parents teach or fail to teach their children, it amounts to a doctrine...

February 25 2022

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

How will God provide a way of escape if we are tempted?

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It isn’t true that You’ll never give us what we can’t handle. It is true that You’ll never give us anything You can’t handle. We look to You for all our...

February 25 2022

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What does the Bible say about greed?

February 24 2022

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Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?

February 24 2022

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

What is a double portion?

The intent of the passage was that the firstborn who was the son of the unloved wife was to be considered as two persons rather than one for purposes of...

February 24 2022 Follow Vote Up

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

Which is correct? "IF you believe, THEN you are saved" or "You're saved! Believe it!"!"

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Warren Malach, This is the thing to remember: you will die in your sins if you're not born again of the Spirit of God. That's how we are saved. The Spirit of...

February 24 2022

Answer by Billy P Eldred

How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?

When you come to Christ, the first thing you need to do is to acknowledge WHO HE IS. He, as God, has all authority to forgive your sins! The next thing you...

February 24 2022 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

How do you balance leave and cleave with honoring your parents?

There are many ways to honor your parents. Foremost in relation to this question is to live an upright life, walking in the way of the Lord, and maintaining...

February 24 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why do some churches in the world today refuse to preach the true Gospel of Jesus Christ and choose to adopt their own false doctrine?

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I agree Jacqueline Wells; it sounds to me like the person asking the question is a preacher and church judge, parsing every word that comes out of...

February 24 2022

Question by Anonymous
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What is a double portion?

Deuteronomy 21:17

February 24 2022 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the difference between the Old Testament vs. New Testament?

February 24 2022

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Who was the Queen of Sheba?

February 24 2022

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

How can I best reach my non-Christian family members with the gospel?

You gave the answer to your question in the question. You reach them with the gospel. (You asked, 'How can I reach them with the gospel?') You tell them the...

February 24 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do I respond to the problem of a mother-in-law who is overbearing, controlling, and meddling?

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Your son is the problem, not your daughter. He's your grandsons' father. If you don't get to see your grandkids it's because of your son, not your daughter....

February 24 2022

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

How was Moses a priest?

The Pulpit Commentary says this about Psalm 99:6: "Moses and Aaron among his priests. Moses, though not called a priest in the Pentateuch, performed many...

February 24 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

Can we be blotted out of the Lamb’s Book of Life if we are a Christian?

In John 6:37 Jesus says, "All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out." (ESV) If we truly belong to Christ,...

February 24 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the doctrine of eternal Sonship and is it Biblical?

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John 1:12 But as many as received Him to them gave He power to become the children of God, even to them that BELIEVE on His name. First John 5:13 These...

February 24 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about demon possession / demonic possession?

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I am convinced a born again believer, Ephesians 1:13-14, cannot be possessed by a demon. We can be influenced by demons, but not controlled. Paul was given a...

February 23 2022

Comment by Kenneth Heck

What is the origin of the different ethnicities among the human race?

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How do you explain the Native Americans with a red skin?

February 23 2022

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

Where did the different races come from?

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Good question, Kenneth. Bodie Hodge says that "Native Americans originally came to North and South America as a result of the dispersion at the Tower of...

February 23 2022

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

What does "I shall not want" mean in psalms 23:1?

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Thou me to pastures green dost guide, To quiet waters lead me; Ps 23.2 Thy table Thou dost well provide Ps 23.5 And from Thy hand dost feed me.

February 23 2022

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

Why is 'You shall have no other gods before me' in the Ten Commandments?

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According to Judges 16:28-30 Samson called upon God and God gave him the strength to destroy the Philistines in their temple; not on any other deity or...

February 23 2022

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

Is the Catholic concept of a nun biblical?

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Melanie, if one chooses to seclude themselves away from sinful society, that is their choice. This world might not seem to offer anything of value to them...

February 23 2022

Question by Anonymous
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Can we be blotted out of the Lamb’s Book of Life if we are a Christian?

I have a friend who believes the if you deny Jesus is your savior you are no longer a Christian, but in my opinion if you deny Jesus is your savior or Lord y...

Revelation 17:8

2 Votes February 23 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?

February 22 2022

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

How was Moses a priest?

It was the office of the priests to mediate between God and the Israelites, and to intercede on their behalf. Although Moses was not a member of the Aaronic...

February 22 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Abimelek in the book of Genesis?

As indicated in Genesis 20, Abimelek was the king of Gerar (a Philistine town in what is now south central Israel). When Abraham and his wife Sarah journeyed...

February 22 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean in Gal 3:13 that the believer has been redeemed from the curse of the law?

Great question, Robert! John Gill thinks that the believer being redeemed from the curse of the law means "redeemed from the second death, the lake which...

February 22 2022 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the curses of the law referred to in Galatians 3:13?

Great question, Lawrence Siamuyoba! "The curse is the penalty levied for not keeping the Law." S. Michael Houdmann. I take this statement of his to mean that...

February 22 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?

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If the relationships from this life are continued in the eternal life then the eternal life has many flaws. One respondent said that our memories of this...

February 22 2022

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

Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?

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Every example given in the answer about how people recognize people who have passed from this life HAPPENED HERE!! Nothing was listed about the place called...

February 22 2022

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

As a Christian should I give financial support to a country that does not support Christianity?

I humbly submit an opinion for consideration and discernment: Any corrupted altar or entity should not receive Christian blessings, period. Further, any...

February 22 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?

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I don't think the spirit realm is anything like this existence. What I gather from most people is that they want a continuation of this horror show. NOT ME!!...

February 22 2022

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Where did the different races come from?

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Where did the Native Americans come from?

February 22 2022

Answer by John Appelt

What kind of "evil" did Rehoboam do? (2 Chronicles 12:14)

Rehoboam’s evil was that “he did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord,” II Chronicles 12:14. This verse summarizes his reign. And it was true as he began...

February 22 2022 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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If the penalty for our sins is eternity in hell, how did Jesus’ death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in hell? “If we think of Jesus as merely a...

February 22 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are valid reasons for breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend?

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If you find the perfect mate and marry them, the marriage will not be perfect because we are not perfect. First John 1:8.

February 22 2022

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

What does Jehovah Tsidkenu mean?

Tsidkenu comes from "tsedek" and means righteousness. God is our righteousness.

February 22 2022 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13-14. Baptism...

February 22 2022

Answer by n.l. pearson , bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD

What are the curses of the law referred to in Galatians 3:13?

The “Law” is the very opposite of faith. Galatians 3:10-12 says, “For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: ‘Cursed is...

February 21 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?

"Of all the petitions in the Lord's Prayer, perhaps the most perplexing is the phrase "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." The prayer's...

February 21 2022 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?

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Thank you, Grant, for this explanation. It makes sense to me that He would use these literary styles to communicate with us since He created them via...

February 21 2022

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

Where did the different races come from?

Every human on the planet today descended from Noah’s three sons who got off the ark (Genesis 9:19-- "These three were the sons of Noah, and from these, the...

February 21 2022 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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If the penalty for sin is to "eternal punishment" our substitute would have to suffer eternal punishment to take our penalty in our place. Jesus died in our...

February 21 2022

Comment by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

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To James: baptism is not a work. Scripture does not frame it as a work we do but as something passive we receive from God. Verse after verse demonstrates...

February 21 2022

Question by Anonymous
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What does Jehovah Tsidkenu mean?

And what does this title of God mean for Christians?

1 Vote February 21 2022 1 Answer Follow Vote Up