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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. Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?
  4. How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?
  5. What enduring assurance does God give His people despite potential upheaval in the world? Isaiah 54:1–17
  6. Why does Jeremiah 12:1 say the wicked prosper when other verses say they do not?
  7. To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?
  8. If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?
  9. Does God have a specific plan for my life? Jeremiah 29:11
  10. Did God deceive Jeremiah as suggested in Jeremiah 20:7?


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Does God make people to be doomed? (Proverbs 16:4)

October 01 2019

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

How can rebellion make people stumble? (Hosea 14:9)

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In the past, I too, have been hurt by my own rebellion, and I am sure that affected many people in my sphere of influence.

September 30 2019

Comment by Kelvin Olukayode

Why did Jesus tell the recently healed blind man not to return to the village in Mark 8:26?

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Mark 8:26, is more of Spiritual, rather than physical. However, the blind man received spiritual healing which manifested physically. Jesus warned the man...

September 30 2019

Comment by Dwayne Roth

Why did Jesus only take Peter, James, and John with Him into the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:33?

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This is just a speculation but... Could it be that these three disciples most closely exemplified faith, hope, and charity?

September 30 2019

Answer by Tamara Littler

What are examples of modern day food offered to idols?

I believe that any food that is halal should be regarded as food that has been sacrificed to idols.

September 30 2019 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Joe Bell

Does it say any where in the Bible that it is better for a man to plant his seed in the belly of a whore than on the ground?

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In 1987 I was at a friends house, passing time, reading a Bible. I distinctly remember reading that exact phrase about being 'better to place your seed in a...

September 30 2019

Answer by Jay Saunders

How can rebellion make people stumble? (Hosea 14:9)

In 1 Samuel 15:23 the life of Saul, the first King of Israel, pretty much demonstrates the best example of what rebellion does for a King and a nation. Saul,...

September 30 2019 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dwayne Roth

Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Promised Land?

I got this from the believer's bible commentary: Moses represents Law, which can never get you the promise. (Eternal life/Salvation) Law can only show your...

September 30 2019 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michele Michael

What is "the letter" in 2 Corinthians 3:6 and what does it kill?

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I'm 100% with Tamra Black through the last comma, but totally befuddled by the phrase "even in rebuking the 'law'." To me, the best time to teach others...

September 30 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?

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How we live after we have received the free gift of salvation by grace determines our REWARDS in heaven. Our inheritance. Some will have gold, silver,...

September 30 2019

Answer by Frederick Thomas , Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...

Does God make people to be doomed? (Proverbs 16:4)

To answer the question on Prov 16:4 I derived the following: Adam and Eve were able to be perfect towards their Creator, but they chose not to be, therefore...

September 30 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?

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While the use of names in a parable would be unusual in rabbinical literature or teachings, that is not actually proof against, as the basic structure of...

September 30 2019

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

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

The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home on the heights, you who say to yourself, ...

Obadiah 1:3

September 30 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

Jeremiah 51:20 NIV "You are my war club, my weapon for battle- with you I shatter nations, with you I destroy kingdoms, 21 with you I shatter horse and ride...

Jeremiah 51:20 - 23

September 30 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Sani Joshua

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

The emphasis according to this part of scripture with regard to my question, for me, is baptizing them INTO the name.

Matthew 28:19

September 30 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should a Christian read romance novels?

From some of the answers I read before I decided to offer an answer, I deduced that most of these responders have never read the Song Of Songs. It's not a...

September 30 2019 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?

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Only those who believe are saved. John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed. When we...

September 30 2019

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?

Jesus would not have used Lazarus's name if it was just a parable.

September 30 2019 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?

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Kenneth, that the statement was due to fulfilling Mary's request makes perfect sense. After all the Fifth (of the 10 Commandments) Commandment says to "honor...

September 30 2019

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What is the significance of the folded napkin in Christ's tomb after the resurrection?

September 30 2019

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What are some exciting discoveries in biblical archaeology?

September 30 2019

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How does God's sovereignty and mankind's free will work together in salvation?

September 29 2019

Comment by Kenneth Heck

What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?

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The Old Testament lunar Jewish Calendar of 12 months of 30 days each was astronomically inaccurate, so seven extra months were added during a 19-year cycle...

September 29 2019

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What is a bishop, biblically speaking?

September 28 2019

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What does the Bible say about the power of words?

September 28 2019

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How will our resurrection body be different from our current body?

September 28 2019

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

Does God expect Christians to vote?

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Mr Ewedemi, agree we are Christians. Citzens of heaven! Our priority is to share God's love.

September 28 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is limited atonement biblical?

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Why I believe what I believe. First, eternal life is a gift from God that no man can earn. Romans 6:23. Salvation is totally without works of any kind and...

September 28 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why would God starve his people spiritually? (Amos 8:11–12)

The vision of the fruit basket foretells the approaching judgment of Israel for oppressing the poor (Amos 8:4-10). Because of their continued disobedience,...

September 28 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to be unequally yoked?

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Good answer, Bro. Kraft!!! --ANDY--

September 28 2019

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

What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)

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I found it, I think: Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (19) Like a lion from the swelling of Jordan.—Better, as in Jeremiah 12:5, the pride of Jordan...

September 28 2019

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

Why did the Teacher mention the value of companionship? (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12)

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You certainly have a way with words, sir! Did anyone ever tell you that?

September 28 2019

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

Why did Jesus only take Peter, James, and John with Him into the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:33?

Great question, Deangelo! As Mr. Tim Maas has already said, Jesus selected Peter, James, and John, the same men who had accompanied him to the home of Jairus...

September 28 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did Jesus only take Peter, James, and John with Him into the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:33?

September 28 2019

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

What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)

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Aside from the other verse from Jeremiah that I cited in my response, I also consulted other sources found in both the Commentary section for the Jeremiah...

September 28 2019

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Why would God starve his people spiritually? (Amos 8:11–12)

September 28 2019

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What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?

September 28 2019

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

What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)

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Excellent insight, btw, which I never thought of. I'm not questioning you, Mr. Maas, I know you like biblehub. Did you find this info there?

September 28 2019

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

Why would God starve his people spiritually? (Amos 8:11–12)

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Never thought of it quite like that, but I believe you are right.

September 28 2019

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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

September 28 2019

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What is going to happen according to end times prophecy?

September 28 2019

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How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

September 27 2019

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

What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?

I would like to comment on just Daniel 9:25, because I had Dr. Harold Hoehner @ Dallas Seminary for New Testament Introduction and Ephesians (in Greek, I...

September 27 2019 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the Palestinian Covenant?

September 27 2019

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

Why would God starve his people spiritually? (Amos 8:11–12)

Although there were other prophets after Amos, there would eventually be a period of about four hundred years immediately preceding the birth of Christ in...

September 27 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)

Jeremiah is referring to thick forest-like vegetation that grew along the banks of the Jordan River that almost had the character of a jungle, in which...

September 27 2019 5 Comments Follow Vote Up