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  1. What causes God to be joyful (Jeremiah 9:24)?
  2. What does the burned plow have to do with Elisha?
  3. Why does Jeremiah 12:1 say the wicked prosper when other verses say they do not?
  4. If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
  5. If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?
  6. Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?
  7. To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?
  8. What enduring assurance does God give His people despite potential upheaval in the world? Isaiah 54:1–17
  9. Did God deceive Jeremiah as suggested in Jeremiah 20:7?
  10. How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?


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What is the meaning and purpose of saying grace before a meal?

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What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?

November 05 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

Comment:
Thanks for the article. While you have extensively quoted A W Tozer, could you provide some scripture in support of your view?

November 05 2019

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

Why do some people light a candle when praying at midnight? Is it something that Christians should be doing?

Perhaps this use of candles has its roots in the story of Noah making a burnt offering (that is, animal sacrifices) of thanksgiving to God after having been...

November 05 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will?

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This interesting youtube video takes a clip from C.S. Lewis on this topic and puts some chalk visuals to eat so it is easy to follow along:...

November 05 2019

Answer by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

‘God sovereignly decreed that man should be free to exercise moral choice, and man from the beginning has fulfilled that decree by making his choice between...

November 05 2019 7 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?

THE RIGHTEOUS DEAD ARE RAISED AT THE SECOND COMING WHICH IS FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY WITH THE END OF THE WORLD The “Second Coming of Christ” has been a...

November 05 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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If we do not have a free will, why would Gods word make this statement. John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life, and he that believeth...

November 05 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4 Who would have all men...

November 05 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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But circling back to the main point rather than ringing through other Calvinist theories like Total Inability, I was linked to this the other day:...

November 05 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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None of those references you cite support the 'literal interpretation' you are claiming from them. I Cor 2:14 us about unbelievers not being able to...

November 05 2019

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What does the Bible say about health?

November 05 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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Shirley, thanks for your comment. I agree with you. I have taken time to examine the passage of Ephesians 2:1-10 and found some additional figures of speech...

November 05 2019

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

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

Comment:
While Paul speaks of the outer man (tent) perishing he does not say that the inner man (soul / spirit) is also perishing (2 Corinthians 4:16). 1 Corinthians...

November 05 2019

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

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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I think that phrase in Ephesians means that, until we accept Christ, we are lost (separated) from God because of out sin. We need Christ, to wash us clean,...

November 05 2019

Answer by stanford ross

Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

From:Stanford Ross I believe the water Jesus is talking about in John 3:5 is repentance. In those days when Jews repented, they either took a container of...

November 05 2019 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Todd Vance

What was the country of the Gerasenes (or Gadarenes) and why is it significant in the account of the man with the "legion"?

As Christians we believe that the Old Testament is constantly foreshadowing Jesus. Joseph blessed his 12 sons and prophesied over each. Over his son GAD he...

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Comment by Misty Hunt

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

Comment:
Awesome answer! I do believe this is a worldwide deception. Despite his rough exterior, anyone saving babies and supporting Israel is doing the work of the...

November 05 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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I agree God is the one to adopt, that it is impossible to save oneself, and that our new birth is by the power and will of God and not our own. I just...

November 05 2019

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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God is the One who chooses who He will adopt into His family and not the other way around. It is impossible for man to save himself as Jesus said in Matt...

November 05 2019

Answer by Tony M , Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist

Does God still miraculously confirm his Word? (Hebrews 2:3–4)

Knowledge in itself bears the ability to transform our way of thinking and perceptual experience even though we might not have seen the manifestation of its...

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Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

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You also asked if Paul is sleeping for 2000 years - I would say yes, he is. In Acts 2:29-34 we read that "the patriarch David that he both died and was...

November 05 2019

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

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Vijaya, Paul in this text compare our existing mortal bodies with an “earthly tent” and that we shouldn't worry if it is destroyed because we have a “...

November 05 2019

Comment by David Lacombe

Did God know that lucifer and his angels would turn against him?

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YHWH knows all. He wouldn't be God if he didn't. The events of Revelation 12:9 havent happened yet. That event is the trigger of the great tribulation.

November 05 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to me. First Corinthians 1:21 For after that, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom...

November 05 2019

Question by Anonymous
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Why is repentance so important?

Luke 13:3

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?

According to I Cor 15 and other passages like Jn 6:40, the righteous dead are raised and given new spiritual bodies at the sounding of the "last trumpet."...

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Is God sovereign or do we have a free will?

November 04 2019

Comment by Brian Ansell , Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will?

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I have will, so can you if you choose to

November 04 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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#8 Rom 3:11 is part of a long argument by Paul that references about 10 OT passages, each with their own contextual category of the wicked vs. the righteous...

November 04 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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#6 Matt 19:16-23 isn't saying that it is impossible for humans, or even for the rich, to have faith. He's saying it is impossible by earthly means (works,...

November 04 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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There are a load of out of context proof-texts, here, so let's unpack them: #1 Prov 16:33 - "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the...

November 04 2019

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? What does the OT say about man's "free will?' Prov 16:33 "We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they...

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

What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?

By my understanding, the event being referred to in the question is the Rapture, which is then followed by the Great Tribulation.

November 04 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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First Corinthians 1:21 For after that, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them...

November 04 2019

Comment by David Green , Baptist deacon and lay preacher who enjoys leading worship.

Why do many Christians support President Trump's adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

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Most Christians in the UK are appaled at Trump's antics, attitude, lack of diplomacy, manipulation of voters (especially Christians), not to mention his...

November 04 2019

Answer by Sarah Cunningham

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

My first reaction is to judge them and call them false Christians... however, I know this is not the righteous way. I'm seeking grace from the Lord to pray...

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Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

Like the other answers, I believe God can use flawed men to accomplish what His will is at various times in history. America is still the strongest economy...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

"First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered on behalf of all men, for kings and all those in authority,...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

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If the theory of soul sleep was correct, then Paul would consciously go immediately from death to Resurrection. No waiting for 2,000 years, and no hanging...

November 04 2019

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Why do we pray before eating meals?

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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?

November 04 2019

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? My view is that God is Sovereign but His sovereignty does not reduce a man to a mechanical robot. God has granted...

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

Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)

In my opinion, in the passage cited in the question, the psalmist was using God's care of those who make their living in boats (such as merchants or...

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

How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)

I would say that, by characterizing the people as "harassed and helpless", the evangelist was saying that they were without firm or correct spiritual...

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

Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)

I would say that Jesus was not telling those potential followers that He didn't want them to follow Him, but He wanted them (as He said elsewhere, as in Luke...

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