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  1. 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?
  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 God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?
  5. Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?
  6. How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?
  7. What enduring assurance does God give His people despite potential upheaval in the world? Isaiah 54:1–17
  8. To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?
  9. Did God deceive Jeremiah as suggested in Jeremiah 20:7?
  10. Does God have a specific plan for my life? Jeremiah 29:11


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Comment by George A. GATES GATES

Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?

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Brent you have this correct. I see lots of people quoting different passages of scripture to deny modern-day apostles and prophets. Ephesians 4:13 makes it...

October 10 2019

Comment by Kas Davis

What is the definition of sin?

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Sin is not loving God enough to do what he wants us to do

October 10 2019

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

What does it mean that Jesus is the Lamb of God?

Isaiah 53:1-7, is the prophecy that foretold one that would be pierced and thus shedding blood as a sacrifice from God.Before that Genesis 22:1-22 tells...

October 10 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What sort of careers can a Christian consider?

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Not all clothing is scanty or provocative. I see children modeling clothes sold at Macy's and JC Penney on TV. I see young people selling Sketchers shoes,...

October 10 2019

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

Was Jesus rich or wealthy?

Jesus being born from above, without sin, the notion of rich or wealthy was not his desire. Even though the Bible declares the richness and the wealth of the...

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What does it mean that God is the Ancient of Days?

October 10 2019

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What does it mean that God speaks in a still small voice?

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What are the seventy weeks of Daniel?

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What is a 'Daniel fast'?

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What are the Major Prophets and Minor Prophets?

October 10 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Why is it important to study the Bible in context?

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Great answer, Michael and really good commentary Bro. James!!! --ANDY--

October 10 2019

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

What is the Mounce Reverse-Interlinear New Testament?

Although I have not personally had experience with the Mounce Reverse Interlinear New Testament, my understanding is that it differs from a normal...

October 09 2019 Follow Vote Up

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How is Christ the "atoning sacrifice"? 1 John 4:10

October 09 2019

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Why did Job say creatures and the earth teach us? (Job 12:7–10)

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What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?

October 09 2019

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What was in a "writing kit"? (Ezekiel 9:2)

October 09 2019

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

How can we best make prayer requests to God for ourselves or on behalf of others?

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Suggested prayer for yourself and your neighbors Bless my neighbors with freedom from worry. May we determine to turn every anxious thought into prayer with...

October 09 2019

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

What is the substitutionary atonement?

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Heavenly Father, may we daily rejoice in the Atonement, the loving act whereby Jesus Christ removed our guilt as sinners by dying in our place to reconcile...

October 09 2019

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How should one answer a Hindu/Muslim who questions the sexual nature in Songs of Solomon?

October 09 2019

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts?

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Much of the influence we blame on Satan comes from ourselves, not him! James 1:13-15 "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot...

October 09 2019

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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

October 09 2019

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

Where was Zechariah when he wrote this book?

In my opinion, when Zechariah recorded his prophecy, he was in Jerusalem, following a return from Judah's exile in Babylon. To me, this is indicated in...

October 09 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?

October 09 2019

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What happened at the Tower of Babel?

October 09 2019

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

Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?

Although the verses cited in the question are separated from their antecedent by several verses, I would say that the reference in Jeremiah 51:20 to God's...

October 09 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about people who are transgender?

October 09 2019

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

How did God send his word to Jonah? (Jonah 1:1)

In my opinion, the word of the LORD was not delivered to Jonah through any human intermediary, but as a direct command from God. The Bible does not specify...

October 09 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Why would Israel’s sons come from afar? (Isaiah 60:4) Why will Israel's sons be so far away (Isaiah 60:4)?

In my opinion, the passage is referring not only to the descendants of Jacob when speaking of Israel, but to the extension of God's kingdom in the future...

October 09 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What was in a "writing kit"? (Ezekiel 9:2)

My understanding of the Hebrew word used in this passage is that it refers to a container for ink (often the hollowed-out horn of an animal), into which a...

October 08 2019 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Why would people live among the rocks? (Obadiah 1:3)

In my opinion, the verse cited in the question is referring to the pride that the Edomites took in the fact that the area in which they lived was...

October 08 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is "lovingkindness" (Psalm 103:4)?

My understanding is that the Hebrew word translated in English as "lovingkindness" is equivalent to the Greek word that is expressed as "grace" in the New...

October 08 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say, if anything, about donating blood?

In my opinion, the donation (or reception, such as during surgery) of blood are matters that are not covered by the Bible's teaching on blood covenants, by...

October 08 2019 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Job say creatures and the earth "teach" us? (Job 12:7–10)

I would say that the passage that is cited the question is indicating that all forms of life on earth (both animals and plants), as well as the order of the...

October 08 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How do we baptize people into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit?

My understanding is that the Bible speaks of being "baptized into" only with reference to the baptism of repentance (such as that proclaimed and practiced by...

October 08 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What was in a "writing kit"? (Ezekiel 9:2)

Context: Ezekiel 9 New International Version (NIV) Judgment on the Idolaters 9 Then I heard him call out in a loud voice, “Bring near those who are appoin...

Ezekiel 9:2

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What is the importance of the parting of the Red Sea?

October 08 2019

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What is a bondservant?

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What is saving grace?

October 08 2019

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

Why would Israel’s sons come from afar? (Isaiah 60:4) Why will Israel's sons be so far away (Isaiah 60:4)?

4 “Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip. 5 Then you will l...

Isaiah 60:1 - 22

October 08 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that Jesus is the Lamb of God?

Do you believe that blood sacrifices were super important parts of the Mosaic Law (Lev. 17:11 KJV – “For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have...

October 08 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Mogobo Kgomo

What does the Bible say, if anything, about donating blood?

Will donating blood cause me to enter into a covenant with the person who receives my blood?

October 08 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about faithfulness?

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That is why it is His faithfulness to us, not our faithfulness to Him. John 10:28-29. All we had to do was believe He is our only hope of heaven. John...

October 08 2019

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

Why did God curse the ground? What is this "cursed earth"?

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How many thousands upon thousands have wished that Adam and Eve had listened to God?

October 08 2019

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

When is it right to disobey authority? (Acts 4:19)

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If forced to choose between Bible and law authority, I choose God's word. He is the ultimate. After all, eternity is a long time. Plus, I want to personally...

October 08 2019

Question by Carl Buckalew

Can we pray for those who have died?

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

Why did Job say creatures and the earth "teach" us? (Job 12:7–10)

7 “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; 8 or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you...

Job 12:7 - 10

October 08 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How was the "hand of the Lord" upon Ezekiel? (Ezekiel 1:3)

I would say that the hand of the LORD being on Ezekiel would mean that he was given knowledge, powers, or a message to proclaim that he did not acquire or...

October 08 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up