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  1. If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
  2. What is meant by “righteous judgment"?
  3. What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
  4. Was Jacob scheming when he switched the blessing to Ephraim?
  5. How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
  6. What is meant in John 20:23 where Jesus says if you forgive sins, they will be forgiven, if you retain them, they’ll be retained?
  7. What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
  8. Why did Jesus refuse to answer the false charges (Mark 14:61)?
  9. What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
  10. Does repentance prevent catastrophies (Joel 2:12-14)?


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What are the origins of Halloween?

August 07 2020

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

Were the sons of God fallen angels?

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I would say, first, that the context of Jesus' comment was referring to formal marriage as it was instituted by God for humans on earth (which is not...

August 07 2020

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Were the sons of God fallen angels?

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How does the following verse fit in: Matthew 22:30 30 At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in...

August 07 2020

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

What is the book of Psalms?

In the Psalms, we have the prayer and praises of God’s people expressed in poetic form. Unlike much Western poetry, Hebrew poetry is not based on rhyme or...

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Why did Jesus still allow Judas Iscariot to eat at His table when Jesus knew and pointed out that Judas would betray Him?

August 07 2020

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Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?

August 07 2020

Comment by Eddie Rape

What should we learn from the life of Esther?

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Mordecai is always confused as Esther's uncle when he is, in fact her cousin. Esther 2:7 And he brought up Hadassah, that, is, Esther, his uncle's daughter:...

August 06 2020

Answer by Rob Standford

What should a follower of Christ do when her husband’s been unfaithful in the marriage more than once? What does the Lord say concerning this in His Word?

First, i'm sorry this is happening to you. It must be very hard to deal with. Second of all, Jesus said in Matt. 5:32 that it's acceptable for a couple to...

August 06 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

What did God mean when He told Abram, "I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt."?

As indicated in the various translations and discussion of this verse that can be found at the web address https://www.biblehub.com/genesis/12-3.htm, God was...

August 06 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What did Jesus mean by, “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?”?

Just days before His death on the cross, Jesus is being approached by Salome, the mother James and John with a strange request. They were slow to understand...

August 06 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?

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Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in a suburb of Los Angeles has been served a letter from the city threatening to impose a $1,000 daily fine...

August 06 2020

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How will we know that we are in the end times?

August 06 2020

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

What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?

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Praise God, James, that you were led at age 5 to receive Jesus as your Savior. I taught 5-8 year-olds in my church for 14 years. I know what they're like!

August 06 2020

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

What does the Bible say about breastfeeding?

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Enlightening, Michael, especially about employing the services of a "wet nurse," who was a woman who had recently given birth and was able to nurse other...

August 06 2020

Comment by Fran Joa , Interested in God and hopeful

Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?

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Wonderful answer! I’m glad you pointed out that God sent His son to the world through Virgin Mary who was “just a carrier.” That’s exactly right. Mary’s egg...

August 06 2020

Answer by Gilbert Wirimu

What did Jesus mean by, “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?”?

Jesus was asking, "Can you go through the suffering that I am about to go through? Can you take part in the persecution that I am about to experience?" He...

August 05 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Joyce Wall

What should a follower of Christ do when her husband’s been unfaithful in the marriage more than once? What does the Lord say concerning this in His Word?

In 33 yrs of marriage & at my age of 61, my husband has been caught in adultery. It has actually been 2 times that I know of for a proven fact. I’m in th...

August 05 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean by, “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?”?

The apostles (and also brothers) James and John (the sons of Zebedee) had asked Jesus that they be granted the right to sit at His right hand and His left...

August 05 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the bible say about friendlessness?

To me, the two most prominent Biblical sources with regard to writings on friendlessness are the Psalms, as well as the book of Job. As the primary author of...

August 05 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rob Standford

What is the whore of Babylon / mystery Babylon?

Mystery Babylon is Saudi Arabia. Before I explain why, it's important to understand who it is NOT to avoid confusion. It is NOT Rome - Rev. 17:3 says John...

August 05 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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What a great comment! I had never thought about how the term pastor, etc., are callings rather than titles. Now I understand. Thank you!

August 05 2020

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

Why did the Israelites need manna if they had flocks/herds of animals that they could eat?

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You hit it Mr Houdmann. They weren't going to eat their source of income, their children's inheritance. You must remember, the trip was supposed to take 11...

August 05 2020

Answer by Rob Standford

Who is the beast of Revelation?

The beast of Revelation is the revived Islamic caliphate. The beast of Revelation is the same beast with iron teeth in Dan. 7. It is also the two iron legs...

August 05 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about perfectionism?

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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. All men are sinners. That is why Christ had to die to pay our sin...

August 05 2020

Comment by Ron Deeth

What was the Protestant Reformation?

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Thank you for this detailed answer. Very helpful and informative to me.

August 05 2020

Answer by prince kobby

What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?

One-fifth =1/5. So one-fifth of 100 = 1/5 x 100 = 20%. So instead of paying 5 out of 50, you add one-fifth and pay 10. 20% of 50 is 10. Thank you.

August 05 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is salvation "first to the Jew, then to the gentile"? (Romans1:16)

In my opinion, the cited verse is not saying that God somehow "plays favorites" between Jews and Gentiles, but is saying that, as a matter of historical...

August 05 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the nature of God's Word as it is taught in Psalm 119?

God’s Word keeps us pure (Ps 119:9). It purifies our way (Ps 119: 9-16) and produces purity in our lives. God’s Word is essential for becoming pure in heart...

August 05 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is salvation "first to the Jew, then to the gentile"? (Romans1:16)

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

August 05 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God get angry? (Nahum 1:2)

I would say that, not only does God get angry, but He is also continually angry -- specifically, with sin (that is, disobedience to His will), and with those...

August 05 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

Where did Satan/Lucifer get his evil nature from when he was created by God and before him there was no sin?

By my understanding, angels were created to be holy beings, but also once had free will. This left them open to the sin of pride because of their exalted...

August 05 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Who is the antichrist?

August 05 2020

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean in 1 Corinthians 15:29 that people are baptised on behalf of the dead?

1 Corinthians 15:29 is one of the most difficult Bible texts to interpret and explain. However, I do not believe Paul is saying that people are being...

August 05 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What are the three horns that were plucked out in Daniel 7:8?

There is little agreement among Bible scholars who the little horn is or who the three horns of Daniel 7 are. (In the Bible horns represent powers or kings)....

August 05 2020 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michael Childs

How did paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32

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I would just point out that the context of his statement of fighting with "wild beasts" is Paul's argument for a literal resurrection of the dead. 1 Cor....

August 04 2020

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

Who is the bride in Revelation 22:17 that said, "Come"?

Revelation 21:2 + 9, "Then I, John, saw the Holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Then...

August 04 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Donna Williams

What is the Pentecostal Church and what do Pentecostals believe?

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I would like to express how sad this makes me feel, that the Body of Christ has been divided by denominations. I believe that denominations are the work of...

August 04 2020

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

What does the Bible say about bereavement?

Bereavement is a sadness created by a death or regret. When you consider the definition, the Bible is full of bereavement. Let's skip through... John 1:1,...

August 04 2020 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the bride in Revelation 22:17 that said, "Come"?

i would say that the bride spoken of in Revelation 22:17 is the universal church of all believers in Christ, which was previously described in Revelation...

August 04 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

August 04 2020

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

What does the Bible say about disappointment?

The Bible has much to say about disappointment: Psalm 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite...

August 04 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?

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The word apostasy means departure. It is used in the rapture of the church. We will depart earth for heaven. A true believer, sealed by the Holy Spirit can...

August 04 2020