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

What does the writer of Proverbs mean by this: "Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge"?

Somewhat confusingly, although the passage included with the above question is Proverbs 27:1-27, the actual verse quoted in the question itself is Proverbs...

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Answer by Gary Wofford

Should we expect a return on our giving?

One of the clearest passages in my mind is that God instructs us to give without seeking the praise of men. If we give to seek the praise of men, we have...

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Answer by Gary Wofford

Should I give to charity anonymously?

God shows considerable restraint in always giving us the freedom of choice to make decisions and reap the consequences. This is true in almost every decision...

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

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

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My dad was a pastor also James. It's similar to teaching the second grade. My daughter is a school teacher and she tells similar stories to the ones he told...

August 30 2019

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

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

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Who were the two witnesses that confirmed that God had met with Moses on the mountain and was sending him to Egypt to free Jacob? Who witnessed God speaking...

August 30 2019

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

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

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He's talking about something different than what you're talking about. Believe it or not, God "calls" people to preach. They are not to drive the bus or do...

August 30 2019

Comment by Maritza Hernandez

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

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I would say that the young prophet's first mistake was that after he left King Jeroboam, he did not continue to leave Bethel, but instead he went and sat...

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What laws of the New Covenant are we under today?

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What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?

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If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

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What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?

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What does it mean and when will it happen that every knee shall bow?

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What does Hezekiah mean by the shadow going forward or backward ten steps?

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What is the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)?

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How can I become a good leader?

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

Should I give to charity anonymously?

I would say that Jesus' cautioning (in passages such as Matthew 6:1-4) against publicizing such charitable gifts was centered on the individual's motivation...

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

What is the second death?

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James R, great work and replies. As a side note, the story of the rich man and Lazarus has nothing to do with Gehenna (the topic of discussion), it has to do...

August 29 2019

Comment by Preeti Arora

What does growing fat have to do with a broken yoke? (Isaiah 10:27)

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Wow! Thank you for clarifying . I totally agree with your explanation.

August 29 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the doctrine of substitution?

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I am not a theologian, but the church is a whole new thing. Not a replacement for Israel. God is not done with the nation of Israel. There will be 144, 000...

August 29 2019

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

Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

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This remark could be a figurative reference to various kinds of people, meaning, “Let the spiritually dead bury the dead.”

August 29 2019

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

What is the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)?

The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) is a trusted, original translation of God’s Word. A team of more than 100 scholars from 17 denominations pursued...

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

What is the gift of encouragement?

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Encouragers know how to motivate others. Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you....

August 29 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about pride?

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It is better to confess that you have pride, because if you say you don't you already admit you do. We use to have a saying that when I was younger I was...

August 29 2019

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What does the Bible say about friends?

August 28 2019

Comment by Xavier Gomez

Is the 'Conversations with God' series biblically sound?

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As soon as I heard in chapter 6 of the audiobook that the Bible was not an authoritative source, But rather we are to listen to our feelings.. I was like...

August 28 2019

Answer by Judith Harding

Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?

In the quite difficult question of why God commanded the Israelites to slay completely certain nations, a skeptic might eagerly charge that the God of the...

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What does the Bible say about a Christian serving in the military?

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Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?

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Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?

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Answer by Michael Cole

How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?

In Heaven I don’t think we will know who’s not there. Not sure we will know each other; most likely we'll know God is our Father, Jesus, Holy Sprit &...

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Answer by Karen Mire

Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?

The Word says that God will lead us into righteousness and that we have an unction from the Holy One. If Christians pray and read the word and stay in close...

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What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?

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

How can I understand the Book of Revelation?

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Michael, in your statement, "Generally speaking, chapters 4'18 of Revelation deal with God's judgments on the people of the earth." -- don't you mean...

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Do we have guardian angels?

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

What is the symbolism of water baptism?

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You said we are saved by grace. Then you went right ahead and said but we must "be obedient and follow His direction." So, grace is a gift, but the gift is...

August 27 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the symbolism of water baptism?

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The bible says when we believe we are sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1:13 and 4:30. So I do believe we are sealed by the...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the symbolism of water baptism?

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I agree with James Kraft. There is no such thing in the Bible as baptism of the Holy Spirit. This is neither taught or implied in Acts 2. The coming of the...

August 27 2019

Comment by James Gardner

Who is Maitreya? Is Maitreya the antichrist?

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There was a guy claiming to be Maitreya and it was a big conspiracy about whether or not he was the anti-christ, because he was doing miracles and things....

August 27 2019