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Was Noah's flood global or local?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean in John 14:27 when He said, "not as the world giveth, give I unto you."?
My understanding of the meaning that Jesus was conveying relates not to the nature of the act of giving, but of the gift itself. He was saying that an...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean in John 14:27 when He said, "not as the world giveth, give I unto you."?
◄ John 14:27 ► Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27
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by Bob Wier
, Ordained 6-25-2017
What does the Bible say about closed borders?
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You seem to think we are about this world. We are not. This is a fallen world, ruled by a demonic fallen angel, filled with the spiritually walking dead,...
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Davina Garrett
Silver Teacher award!
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Are there different levels of the devil?
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Ralph Dcosta
Is it right to expel unmarried lady who has become pregnant from the church?
If one who is not married becomes pregnant, should the church expel such a person from the body of Christ? Ralph D’costa Ghana
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Michael Harris
, Elder - N.A.C.M,, Author, This Final Generation
Silver Teacher award!
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In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
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Al Mark
Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?
A proper interpretation of the Bible is key to its application. Luke 20:38 “Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to him.” We cannot...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did David mean when he said, "I RUN to you to hide me" in Psalm 143:9, NLT?
If I am reading or understanding the original literal Hebrew text of this verse (as found on the http://biblehub.com website) correctly, there is no explicit...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did David mean when he said, "I RUN to you to hide me" in Psalm 143:9, NLT?
The full context of what is meant is probably: Psalm 143:7-11 (NLT) - Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away f...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
Great question, Grant! "Once the virus is deeply embedded in the body, it begins to cause more severe disease. This is where direct attack on other organs...
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Donna Meek
Even though I’m mad, should I give?
I am so sorry for your loss. Your heart is broken from the loss - and possibly from your friend not understanding! Forgiveness is a gift for yourself - not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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What does the Bible say about worry?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does the Holy Spirit help us identify fake news that harms our relationship with God?
To me, this would fall under the heading of discernment, which the Holy Spirit would grant as a spiritual gift to believers, in addition to furnishing the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
In my opinion, fear surrounding COVID-19 is connected with what is still unknown about it (especially all its possible modes of transmission), the suddenness...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do Christians today only live 70-80 years when we’ve been born again?
The "threescore-and-ten" reference to the "normal" human life span in the cited psalm goes back even farther than David, since Psalm 90 (according to the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God keep sending his messengers to tell his people to repent when they refuse to listen to him?
As God said to Jeremiah in the passage cited in the question, His repeated calls to repentance were (and still are) signs of His love, mercy, patience, and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Noah’s flood the result of God’s judgment on evil and wickedness or God’s mercy to alleviate suffering and begin again with one righteous man and his family?
In my speculative opinion, the timing of the Flood was both a judgment against the wickedness on earth at that time, and also a necessary measure (in God's...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did God live in darkness before He created light ?
I would say that, as noted by the apostle John, God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5). God has thus by nature existed in that light...
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Koshilning Thangsha
Gold Evangelist award!
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How can we recognize the voice of God?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean about Elijah already coming?
Jesus was identifying the prophecy about Elijah's coming contained in Malachi 4:5 as having been fulfilled by the ministry of John the Baptist, to whom God...
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by J E
Why did Lamech say he should be avenged seventy-seven times to his wives?
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The book of Jasher isn't biblical. It's Apocrypha. The Apocrypha has been known to go against scripture, such as the Book of Enoch. I don't trust it. God is...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What does the Bible say about closed borders?
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The real fruit of no borders: CHAOS “Mata, roba, viola, controla,” which means “KILL, STEAL, RAPE, CONTROL,” the informal catchphrase used by MS-13 members....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do women have to remain silent in church?
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The "instructions" (not commandment, the church doesnt operate under commandments) from Paul to the Corinthian church is to the Corinthian church that was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
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I attend a church. The government didn't halt the services at the church I attend. My opening sentence is true. If you have a different experience, then...
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Nick Koogler
Silver Teacher award!
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Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does God keep sending his messengers to tell his people to repent when they refuse to listen to him?
The king cut up each page of the scroll as soon as Jeremiah read it to him. Then God made Jeremiah write it all down again. What was the point of this?
Jeremiah 36:1 - 22
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
Christians in the New Testament experienced great trials and tribulations - lost jobs, lost homes, lost lives in the arena, but kept their faith. What has ha...
John 16:33
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why do Christians today only live 70-80 years when we’ve been born again?
We are not living in longer today than believers in King David’s time, but we have Jesus living in us by his Holy Spirit.
Psalms 90:10
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John Sochacki
Did God live in darkness before He created light ?
Genesis 1:1 - 31
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does "caught up" refer to the rapture?
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First Corinthians 15:51-53 First Thessalonians 4:13-18 John 3:36. Jesus has already taken the wrath of God for us under grace. Revelation 7. There will be...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
God's laws were given to show us we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:9-10. But God made a way for sinners to be saved from hell. Jesus died to pay...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What happens if I die an alcoholic? Will I go to hell, even if I don't think it's bad that I drink because it brings me joy?
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, John six:47, and that not of yourselves, we did nothing but believe on Jesus alone, it is the GIFT...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Silver Apostle award!
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Who was Baal?
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?
Whether we call it giving, charity or generosity – the act of providing for the needs of others out of our excess is a characteristic found throughout the...
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by Charles Harrison
Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
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I don't believe your opening sentence is true. Governors closed churches in CA and other states. Scripture says, "Forsake not the assembling of the saints."...
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D W
Silver Teacher award!
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Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
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Grant, you have 2 good examples here! Thank you!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
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Shayne, great comment on Romans 4:21, a verse well worth memorizing! This I did, and this may help anyone to memorize it: Here's how I memorize Romans 4:21...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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It took a while Brandon, but you finally stated how to know that you are one of the elect. You said that Jesus died for all, so it means He died for you....
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Carrie beth Frabasilio
How can I be assured that I will go to heaven when I have to take opiates every day due to a medical condition?
First and foremost, your affliction and subsequent use of medications (opiates), has no bearing on your salvation and faith. For someone with...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Silver Teacher award!
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Had beer been invented in Jesus' day?
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Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
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What were the deeds the church in Ephesus had done at first, to which Jesus called for a return?
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DEAN R. DONAHUE
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector?
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Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
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Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
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Anonymous
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Will we lose our free will when the new heaven and new earth come?
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Will God forgive me if I keep making promises to Him, then break my promise to Him many times?
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Great answer, Grant!