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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?

One week before His death, Jesus cursed the fruitless fig tree to illustrate what was going to happen to the Jewish nation. In the Bible there are only two...

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

What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?

What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust? "You’re In Trouble" {I found this sermon illustration online}: While my wife and I were shopping at...

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

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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I agree Nicky. I was always telling my kids to keep their hands to themselves and off of others. How could I then get angry when they disobeyed and hit them?...

June 19 2019

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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?

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Should a Christian wear religious jewelry?

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What is the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares?

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What is the outer darkness in Matthew 22:13?

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What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?

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How are we to submit to God?

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What is the meaning of those who were raised to life at Jesus death?

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Why wasn't Cain's punishment death?

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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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What is the next step for a new Christian?

June 18 2019

Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Is it a sin in God’s eyes to refuse treatment for early stage cancer?

Paul said in 1 Corinthians 6: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not...

June 18 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

How can I know what God's plan is?

Gods plan for our life is to do "His" will. We are created for a purpose not to do our will or our plan but the will of God who created us. Jesus is our...

June 18 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Which does the Bible say about trichotomy vs. dichotomy of man?

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We are born again in Ephesians 1:13. In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, (First Corinthians 15:1-4) in...

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Why was a father's blessing so highly valued in the Old Testament?

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Why was a burial place so important in the Bible?

June 18 2019

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

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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At least 11 people agree with you. I don't think the world got in the shape it's in because governments put a stop to parents using physical force to get...

June 18 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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U.S. law (federal or state) doesn't ban spanking, it bans abuse. Some policemen even had to explain that once to one of my siblings who called the cops:...

June 18 2019

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

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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The government doesn't ban spanking for the purpose of opposing scripture, or to stop christians from following the teachings of christianity. Abuse is why...

June 18 2019

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

Is it a sin in God’s eyes to refuse treatment for early stage cancer?

I would find it difficult to generalize without knowing more about the individual's reasons for refusal of treatment. However, I think that it would be clear...

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

Does the Bible forbid having medical treatment to prolong a life?

I would say that human life and the human body are gifts from God of which believers are expected to be faithful stewards, just as with other resources that...

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Who was Cush and what had he done to David? (Psalm 7 title)

June 18 2019

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

Why the pointed reference to the original "five barley loaves" in John 6:13 when leftovers were collected?

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One interpretation that I have seen contends that the twelve baskets represented the future evangelizing of the twelve tribes of Israel (since the feeding of...

June 18 2019

Comment by chris ertell

Why the pointed reference to the original "five barley loaves" in John 6:13 when leftovers were collected?

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I've added a +1 to the question. I read someplace, years ago, that there was great significance to those numbers, and that anybody with half a brain who was...

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What should we learn from the life of Elijah?

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?

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What was the Babylonian captivity/exile?

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What should we learn from the tribe of Reuben?

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What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?

June 18 2019

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

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?

In my opinion, Jesus performed this action for two reasons -- to demonstrate to the apostles the power that could be theirs through faith (as Jesus...

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Comment by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

What is the greatest commandment?

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As per Luke 10::25 - 28 it was the Teacher of Law who on being prompted by our Lord [ with the question What do the Scriptures say? ] stated that the...

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What is the sin unto death?

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

Does God dwell in eternity or with men? (Isaiah 57:15)

I would say that God is omnipresent, including indwelling (in the Person of the Holy Spirit) each individual believer. However, when Jesus made references to...

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

Why the pointed reference to the original "five barley loaves" in John 6:13 when leftovers were collected?

In my opinion, the repeated reference to the original number of barley loaves was made in the verse cited in the question for the specific purpose of...

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What does the Bible say about shaving?

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Why pray toward a specific site? (2 Chronicles 6:21)

June 17 2019

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

Does God dwell in eternity or with men? (Isaiah 57:15)

I.e. Where exactly does God live? (Isaiah 57:15) 15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the hi...

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Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

Who are the 144,000?

The 144,000 are mentioned in the following scriptures: (1) Rev 7:3, 4 (2) Rev 14:1 (3) Rev 14:3. Now let us see how the scriptures described them: - servants...

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