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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)?
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  10. Does repentance prevent catastrophies (Joel 2:12-14)?


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Answer by Jeffrey Smith

Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?

I am from Australia and my wife is Thai. We have a house in Northeast Thailand. I have found the Thai language extremely difficult to read and speak. I have...

August 04 2020 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jean Ridley

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

What is being “baptised for the dead"?

1 Corinthians 15:29

August 04 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cam Anour

What does it mean that charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain?

Hello, I wouldn't dig too deep into it. Accept the superficial meaning. I personally believe that this proverb had been directed to men. Proverbs 31:30:...

August 04 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?

I would like to share this thought; according to Scripture this is an issue that every believer must take heed to. Hebrews 3:12: "Take heed, brethren, lest...

August 04 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean "unequally yoked"?

I agree with Tim's imagery above. Ryrie says of Dt. 22:10, "The step and pull of the 2 beasts is unequal." The ass being much smaller and his step shorter,...

August 04 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?

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Compare the John 3:36 given above to the KJV. We are not saved by obedience but by faith alone in the finished work of Jesus on the cross alone apart from...

August 03 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?

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Before the cross the Holy Spirit could leave a person but may later come back. Sampson is an example. David prayed that the Holy Spirit would not leave him....

August 03 2020

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

What does it mean "unequally yoked"?

The imagery being used in the cited passage is that of a team of two draft animals (such as oxen) who are held together side-by-side by a wooden yoke placed...

August 03 2020 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Laura Yasko

What does it mean "unequally yoked"?

2 Corinthians 6:14

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

When a child dies, is he also a child in the Kingdom of God? What about an elderly person?

1 John 3:2 indicates that, when Jesus is revealed to us, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. In my opinion, this could be applied not only...

August 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?

Scripture teaches what is often called “progressive revelation.” Simply put, this means that God revealed Himself to His people over many centuries,...

August 03 2020 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?

August 03 2020

Comment by lynn Sander

Is the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Biblically accurate?

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Michael, The word "forsaken" in psalm 22 means "abandon, leave behind, desert" in Hebrew. Your statement “Jesus may have felt He was separated from God...”...

August 02 2020

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

Is God male or female?

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Whether God is "labeled" by man as make or female, it bears no reflection at all of us in any way. I'm male, my wife Faye is female. Does either of us have a...

August 02 2020

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

How can I know for sure that my anger is righteous indignation?

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If we ask if our anger is righteous it probably isn't. I don't know if I've ever had what is being touted here as "righteous" anger. Things that make me...

August 02 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about compassion?

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We do not love everybody, but God does. John 3:16 And First John 2:2. Romans 5:1-8.

August 02 2020

Comment by Ralston Heath

What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?

Comment:
Well said! Thank you

August 02 2020

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

What are some Bible verses that support God, being angry, will judge sinners?

The verses below recount both God's past anger with sin or sinners, as well as the similar anger and judgment that await those who do not avail themselves of...

August 02 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by D. M. , Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist

What is the difference between a born again Christian and 7th Day Adventists?

Christians identify each other according to the denomination they belong to, yet God sees us as his children and not according to the denominations, but...

August 02 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?

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The best thing to do is let QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS advise the public about the spreading of infectious diseases and viruses. Preachers should stick...

August 02 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about commitment?

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We need to keep the free gift of eternal life separate from discipleship. They are two completely different things. Romans 4:5 We are saved by faith alone in...

August 02 2020

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

Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?

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The answer is that God can create a rock so heavy that He can't lift it. Then He can INCREASE His strength and lift it. When He created the rock it was too...

August 02 2020

Answer by Guy Gifford , Actually: An Apostle & Prophet chosen by God

In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

No one knows! However, we can be confident of a few things: the Greek in Revelation 1:10 is "master's day" in that order and that John was referring to his...

August 02 2020 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What, if any, verses challenge us to find what false gods we might be worshipping instead of the One True God?

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First, I’m sorry for your loss! Second, I totally agree that there is very little (if any) worth watching on regular TV these days. However, there are other...

August 02 2020

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Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?

August 02 2020

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is the difference between a born again Christian and 7th Day Adventists?

The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) is a Protestant denomination founded in 1863 by Joseph Bates, J.N. Andrews and James and Ellen White. Contrary to...

August 02 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Lord's Supper?

As recounted in the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), as well as by Paul in 1 Corinthians 11, the Lord's Supper is the commemorative observance...

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Comment by Caleb Trevithick

Where is present day Mount Seir and are there inhabitants living there?

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It's important to maintain the distinction between Israelites -- any member of the 12 tribes of Israel -- and the Jews, who were originally only one of the...

August 01 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about compromise?

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The one thing we never compromise on is the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried...

August 01 2020

Question by DJ Field , Minister of the Gospel

What is the Lord's Supper?

1 Corinthians 11:20

August 01 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about approaching a family member (sister, brother) if his/her spouse is being unfaithful?

The bible actually counsels us to confront the person who has committed the sin (been unfaithful) with their offence, see Leviticus 6:1-7. We must do so with...

August 01 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is Westboro Baptist Church?

Comment:
Good comments James... The church was never meant to become an organization the way it became. But that won't stop God from saving souls. Dr Tony Evans likes...

August 01 2020

Comment by Andrew Prass

Where is the footnote of Jesus' word in Luke 24:46?

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Well Judges says this in relation to your Matthew 2:23 “missing prophecy”: v5 “For behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. And no razor shall come upon...

August 01 2020

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What does the Bible say about conflict with people?

August 01 2020

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

What does the Bible say about disappointment?

The first thing that I would note is that, in my opinion, and depending upon the translation being used, the Bible can also express disappointment through...

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Award for Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

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What does the Bible say about conflict with people?

August 01 2020

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What, if any, verses challenge us to find what false gods we might be worshipping instead of the One True God?

July 31 2020

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

What does the Bible say about approaching a family member (sister, brother) if his/her spouse is being unfaithful?

I can understand how a motivation of loving concern might be ascribed to such an action, but Biblical guidance that I can find would indicate that the person...

July 31 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kelly Ehrich

What, if any, verses challenge us to find what false gods we might be worshipping instead of the One True God?

Comment:
Very good answer. But I have to disagree with you on one point: ALL TV is bad. I have watched TV for the past two years (prior to that I didn't watch TV...

July 31 2020

Answer by Kenneth blythe

Why did God create Adam and Eve if He knew they would sin?

The way that I understand it, is that God had a specific plan that would create creatures that by choice would worship Him only. In Genesis chapter 1 : 1 it...

July 31 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up