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Question by venkatesan Iyer

Which biblical passages can help to restore a believer's faith after being shattered by the exposure of trusted Christian leader as false?

I had a lot of trust in a celebrated Christian leader. He has been exposed to be a false teacher. Peter 2 talks about false teachers. Yet how can someone kee...

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Comment by Carrie beth Frabasilio

Does the Bible say "come as you are"?

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Wonderful explanation, Danny. I especially liked your response to Brother Michael's answer, as it went further in depth and called out a view that I have...

September 24 2020

Comment by Marcus Green

Should we leave an inheritance to our children if they are not Christians?

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If your child committed an atrocity would you have the courage to do what is right and turn them over to the authorities for prosecution and justice? Despite...

September 24 2020

Comment by Marcus Green

Should we leave an inheritance to our children if they are not Christians?

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This is an interesting question. Let's ask this question... If we are to follow God's example, his word has said the unrighteous, ungodly and immoral will...

September 24 2020

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

What kinds of righteousness are there besides "a righteousness that is by faith"? (1:17)

NIV For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will l...

Romans 1:17

September 24 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is there a fig tree purposely planted into a vineyard, if vineyards are for grapes?

I am not a horticulturist, but my consultation of secular sources produced a reference to the practice of planting fig trees in the corners of vineyards to...

September 24 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does reading scripture out loud increase your faith?

I would say that reading Scripture out loud would have the benefit of not allowing the reader's attention to drift, as it might when reading silently. Also,...

September 24 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that Job was, “blameless and upright”?

Since the original fall of humanity into sin described in Genesis 3, no human has ever been totally without sin (except Jesus, due to the manner in which He...

September 24 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, "I saw Satan fall like lightning"?

When Satan rebelled against God due to his prideful desire to usurp God's place, he and the angels who joined him in his rebellion were defeated, and were...

September 24 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?

The reality is that God hasn't stopped talking. In fact, he is continually speaking. The problem is that we - as human beings - have difficulty hearing. We...

September 24 2020 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Do Christians have the ability today to lay hands on the sick and they recover?

What the bible says is true for all time (2Timothy 2:16-17). Jesus said his Word would never disappear (Luke 21:33) and he is the Word of God who became...

September 24 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What commands or examples to follow are there in the Bible to "exalt the Lord"?

When we look to the New Testament for guidance on how to exalt the Lord, we have many commandments and examples. Here are a few. 1) The Great Commission...

September 24 2020 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What does "bind them as a sign on your hand" mean in regards to the law in Deuteronomy 6:8?

When we read this verse in context from the beginning of chapter 6 the meaning makes more sense. Moses said to the Israelites: “These are the commands,...

September 24 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Question by Deborah Jones

Does reading scripture out loud increase your faith?

Faith comes by hearing the word of God.

Romans 10:17

1 Vote September 23 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What commands or examples to follow are there in the Bible to "exalt the Lord"?

The Hebrew word, “Rum,” (exalt) found in both Psalm 99:5 and Isaiah 25:1 is used in the sense of be high, literal rock (in figurative) Psalm 61:3 or better,...

September 23 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does "bind them as a sign on your hand" mean in regards to the law in Deuteronomy 6:8?

I believe that Moses' instruction given to the Israelites to tie God’s law on the right hand or on the forehead (Deut 6:8) was meant only in a symbolical...

September 23 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why are there only four gospels in the Bible?

I would say that it would be a combination of the following: -- the degree of use of each gospel by the early church (dating from a time when there would...

September 23 2020 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why are there only four gospels in the Bible?

Why are there only 4 gospels in the Bible?

Matthew 1:1 - 25

September 23 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is it sometimes recommended to not pray out loud in order to keep the devil from knowing the content of our prayers?

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What if Satan hears your prayer? Satan can't stop God from doing anything; who cares if he knows what we talk to God about?

September 23 2020

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

How do I know the Bible is not just mythology?

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The bible nowhere states that the earth is 6,000 years old. The story the bible tells about the people the bible talks about, is a story about people who...

September 23 2020

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

Why do some Christians that believe we must keep the 10 commandments only advocate nine, believing the fourth commandment abolished?

The Fourth Commandment is the only commandment of the Ten Commandments that is not repeated in the New Testament. But the Divine Example is still with us...

September 22 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does the Bible say "come as you are"?

September 22 2020

Comment by Joe cattani

Why do some people get upset when you tell them about Jesus?

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Before I became a believer in God it was the messenger not the message I rejected.

September 22 2020

Comment by Gil Virgo

How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?

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This is excellent. I created an account just to thank you for this. What a brilliant gospel response

September 22 2020

Comment by Gregory Boldon , Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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Possible conversation? Satan (world), "You're Christian? You are a liar and hypocrite! How can you profess to be forgiven?" Christian, "I have been forgiven,...

September 22 2020

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

What is "Beyond Today" and is it a Christian group?

I have never had personal experience with the ministry referenced in the question, but my understanding from multiple second-hand sources is that it is...

September 22 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

What does "bind them as a sign on your hand" mean in regards to the law in Deuteronomy 6:8?

My understanding is that this command was/is observed by Jews in biblical times (as well as by Orthodox Jews to the present day) not through the use of...

September 22 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What commands or examples to follow are there in the Bible to "exalt the Lord"?

The root meaning of the word "exalt" (sometimes also translated as "extol") means "to raise up". The use of this word in connection with God emphasizes all...

September 22 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

How do Christians enhance the visual capacity of their spiritual eyes?

Christians can enhance the visual capacity of their spiritual eyes by engaging in spiritual practices (disciplines). Spiritual practices engage our spirit in...

September 22 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

When God said in to Moses in Exodus 12 verse 1-2, "This shall be unto you the beginning of months, the first month of the year to Israel henceforth," what month of the ordinary year was it then at that point in time?

The "first month" in Exodus correlates to the modern March/April. Many ancient calendars started in the early spring. Since cultures were so tightly linked...

September 22 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What are some ways COVID-19 could transform us for better or for worse?

Every experience in a Christian’s life, every event and circumstance, affects our spiritual life. There is no neutral, indifferent consequence. And the...

September 22 2020 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

In what way are Christians more than conquerors? (Romans 8:37)

In human warfare between opposing kingdoms, there is always a series of battles, and then a final battle that determines victory and defeat. The defeated...

September 22 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why do some people get upset when you tell them about Jesus?

Telling others about Jesus will at some point include discussion of the reason why Jesus was incarnated (that is, to provide salvation for a universally...

September 22 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What does the term "islands" or "isles" refer to in Isaiah 41? Does this reference the remnant?

In my opinion, the word "isles" in the cited passage is being used in its usual geographic sense to indicate the inclusiveness of the lands or areas of the...

September 22 2020 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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When a person believes the gospel, they are sealed by the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1:13, and become a child of God. John 1:12. What if that person loses their...

September 22 2020

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What are some ways COVID-19 could transform us for better or for worse?

Jack has another very timely question for this rubiconic time and I humbly submit for your consideration some not so quick thoughts on the matter. In The...

September 22 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What do we have to give up to inherit eternal life? (Luke 18:18–30)

I believe all people need to give up 2 things to inherit eternal life; 1) give up all our secret sins and turn away from them, and 2) give up control of our...

September 22 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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Amen Jack. If I say I have no sin, I am a liar, and the truth is not in me, If I say I am a sinner, I tell you the truth. All men are sinners. Jesus died for...

September 22 2020

Answer by Helmut Fischl , Retired

Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?

This question has a very simple answer, although the testimony reflects some biblical truths and is likened unto the parable in Luke 16 attempting to deceive...

September 22 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up