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

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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Well James that sounds to me like it comes from you and me and many others I can name, but it didn't come from the word of God or from Jesus' teaching. And...

September 13 2019

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

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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"Turning the other cheek refers to personal retaliation, not criminal offenses or acts of military agression." I disagree. I don't think Jesus made room for...

September 13 2019

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What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?

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What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?

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What trials did Jesus face before His crucifixion?

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Are the writings of the Apostle Paul inspired?

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

Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?

This question references Isaiah 64:6 and the context of this chapter is Isaiah, a prophet of God, interceding for his people, the nation of Israel. Isaiah is...

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Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?

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Has anyone ever seen God?

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What is the difference between exegesis and eisegesis?

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Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?

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Who was Asherah?

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How had the Israelites’ altars become “altars for sinning”? (Hosea 8:11–13)

September 12 2019

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

How had the Israelites’ altars become “altars for sinning”? (Hosea 8:11–13)

God had commanded the building of one altar in Israel at the place that He would choose (Jerusalem) for the offering of blood sacrifices to Him for the...

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Why did God tell Jeremiah to tell the king and his queen mother to take a lowly seat?

September 12 2019

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

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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James Sanders, your point is very clear, yet unbiblical, in my opinion. If it's not in the bible it can be as logical as day following night, it is still...

September 12 2019

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

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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I like what you're saying about arrogance. I'm thankful that Jesus thought enough of me to turn "His other cheek" for me. But, He was teaching His followers...

September 12 2019

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

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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Good for you Gary. Christianity and conservatism are non synonymous. I believe you're right. I don't live that way, but I don't think Jesus makes concessions...

September 12 2019

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

How had the Israelites’ altars become “altars for sinning”? (Hosea 8:11–13)

11 “Though Ephraim built many altars for sin offerings, these have become altars for sinning. 12 I wrote for them the many things of my law, but t...

Hosea 8:11 - 13

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Comment by Pat Mellberg

What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

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I see the original post is from 6 years ago. Since others may be reading this for the first time, I would like to add a comment. It seems that Judy’s point...

September 12 2019

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

Why did God tell Jeremiah to tell the king and his queen mother to take a lowly seat?

Jehoichin and his mother, Nehushta, were taken captive to Babylon in 597 B.C. (see 2 Kings 24:8, 12, 15). A king’s mother often retained domination over the...

September 12 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by mareesa beaver

If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)

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I don't exactly agree with your answer, because it makes it sound like all you have to do is call on Jesus's name and then you can go back to your sin.

September 12 2019

Comment by mareesa beaver

If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)

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I think that not everyone believes because they don't care. They enjoy their sin and would prefer to stay living in it.

September 12 2019

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Who will be on earth during the 1000-year millennium period?

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You are welcome Paul. My reply is based on the Bible alone. You could say that the Bible description of last days events fits the post-tribulation rapture...

September 12 2019

Comment by MARIA HIBBARD

Does the statement, "Jesus groaned in his spirit" mean the same thing as praying in the Spirit?

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It is not often that Jesus is troubled in His spirit. With that said, why would He be so troubled here?.He knew He was going to raise Lazarus or He would not...

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