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  1. Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
  2. What is considered a marriage abandonment according to the Bible?
  3. What kind of oath did David make? (1 Samuel 20:3)
  4. What is the meaning of Leviticus 19 verse 28, "Thou shalt not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourself"??
  5. Does God help us out of ALL our troubles (Psalm 34:17)?
  6. What is an "allotment" in reference to what the tribes of Israel were given in Joshua 13:33?
  7. How do you personally express praise to God? Is He your strength in daily life?"
  8. How will these prophets torment people (Revelation 11:10)?
  9. What is "Spy Wednesday"?
  10. Why did David, a man after God's own heart, have an idol in his home (1 Samuel 19:13)?


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What does the Bible say or infer about a person smoking marijuana?

April 20 2024

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Do you have to say the sinner's prayer in order to be saved?

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Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you so much for forgiving me of all of my trespasses at the cross! I do not deserve your love and your imputed righteousness to...

April 20 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why would God use a donkey? (Numbers 22:27–33)

Numbers: 22-28: And the Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, "What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three...

April 20 2024 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?

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The book of Hebrews was written to Hebrews who await the return of their Messiah to establish His millennial reign on earth...as promised. This is when...

April 20 2024

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

Do you have to say the sinner's prayer in order to be saved?

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An example of a sinner's prayer, if made in sincerity and WITH FAITH follows: Dear Lord, I know that I’m a sinner. I’m sorry for my sin, and I ask you to...

April 20 2024

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Should Christians attend weddings of those in other faiths?

April 20 2024

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Do you have to say the sinner's prayer in order to be saved?

April 20 2024

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

What does Romans 6:7 mean? It says, “He who has died has been set free from sin."

A person who has physically died can no longer commit sinful acts. Those who have placed their faith in Christ for the salvation and eternal life that He...

April 20 2024 Follow Vote Up

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

What is the origin of baptism?

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I would even suggest that in Exodus chapter 14, there was a kind of baptism of faith in God. 2 Kings 5:14: There is a sort of restoration 'baptism.' In...

April 20 2024

Answer by Stephen Baird

Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?

There are two kinds of works. First, there are works of the flesh performed by unsaved sinners where even their good works are tainted by sin (pride, etc),...

April 20 2024 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by John Anderson

I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?

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One must be saved first to have our sins forgiven. Hebrews 8:12 – “For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.”...

April 20 2024

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

What is peace?

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My prayer is this: God, may we know personally, even at least in this our day, the things that make for peace (for freedom from all the distresses that are...

April 20 2024

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What does it mean in Titus 2:11 that "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people?"

My understanding of this verse reads this way: The Grace of God (which brings salvation) is shown to all mankind. When you look at the original Greek, the...

April 20 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Do I need to be baptized again after I have sinned?

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1 John 1:9 is in reference to Israel's "times of refreshing", when Christ returns to earth to establish His earthly reign with Israel (Acts 3:19). However,...

April 19 2024

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What was the meaning and importance of the Jerusalem Council?

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I would add that it is not just the argument of OT law today being required for salvation, but ANY "ordinance of man" (religious works). All of which are to...

April 19 2024

Answer by Stephen Baird

How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)

Jesus said it is God's work that we believe. He works in us to will and to do his good pleasure as stated in Philippians. Faith/believing is a gift that we...

April 19 2024 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How does God give us glory? What does that mean?

April 19 2024

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?

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If our sins are forgiven "once saved", how can one be saved, when the requirement for salvation is to believe that our sins were forgiven through Christ's...

April 19 2024

Answer by John Anderson

I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?

All sin daily and fall short of the glory of God. The good news is, once saved, our sins, past, present and future, are all forgiven. We really don’t need to...

April 19 2024 3 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

Who will go to heaven?

Those who will go to heaven are those who desire to be ONE with God and live accordingly. These people confess Jesus as LORD and they remember that once one...

April 19 2024 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How should we interpret, "There will be two men in one bed; one will be taken, the other will be left"? Is this referring to homosexuality?

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It's the specificity of the two sinners, one being washed and the other apparently being still unclean, that would cause a need for more discussion. As the...

April 19 2024

Answer by Dave Larsen , Husband, father and grand father. Student of the Messiah.

If Abraham was considered righteous because of his faith in God why was Israel given the law?

Abraham is called a prophet three times in Scripture. When GOD credited Abraham with righteousness it was for believing in the promised son. The promised son...

April 19 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

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Mark, Tim Maas just posted a good answer which relates to your Ecclesiastes 9:11 reference: Question: What does the Bible say about luck? See Answer:...

April 19 2024

Question by Dave Larsen , Husband, father and grand father. Student of the Messiah.

Why was circumcision in the flesh added to GOD'S covenant with Abraham after GOD had credited Abraham with righteousness? According to Paul’s arguments should not circumcision of the flesh have come first?

If righteousness is credited apart from the law because Abraham believed GOD'S promise according to Paul, why then add more requirements to the covenant? ...

James 1:25

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Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?

April 19 2024

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

Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?

In his biblical commentary, T. C. Butler indicates that Jerusalem was outside of Judah's territorial allotment, and just inside Benjamin's territory,...

April 18 2024 Follow Vote Up

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Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?

Joshua 18:28 Joshua 15:8 lists Jerusalem in Judah, but Joshua 18:28 says it is in Benjamin.

Joshua 18:11 - 28

April 18 2024 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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Where did we get our Bible?

April 18 2024

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Why do Catholics believe that Mary's parents were Anna and Joachim?

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Vincent, you are exactly right. There are multiple documents stating they are Mary's parents. People have even suggested it can't be possible because the...

April 18 2024

Answer by Dave Larsen , Husband, father and grand father. Student of the Messiah.

What is the significance of unleavened bread?

Unleavened Bread is a festival that lasts seven days. It starts with a Sabbath and ends with a Sabbath. Seven in Scripture represents compete and/or holy...

April 18 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

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Mark, I would agree with you on your second reference. On this Michael Houdmann says, "The word coincidence is used only once in the New Testament, and it...

April 18 2024

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

Should a Christian practice yoga?

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Rhonda, "namaste" = The word comes from Sanskrit and literally means “bowing to you” or “I bow to you,” and is used as a greeting.

April 18 2024

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

Should a Christian practice yoga?

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Good answer! Hosea 4:6 says, (as you said), "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Also, Proverbs 4:7 says, as you said, "Wisdom is the principal...

April 18 2024

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Why did testing come to Job? (Job 23:10)

April 17 2024

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Who is the antichrist?

April 17 2024

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Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

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Well spoken

April 17 2024

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Should a Christian practice yoga?

April 17 2024

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

https://ebible.com/questions/2202-what-does-the-bible-say-about-luck

April 17 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

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Paul is leading up to the upcoming "but now" verses of Romans...where he reveals that through having faith in Christ we are set free from condemnation. It is...

April 17 2024

Answer by Bob Reese , Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

If you sin without knowing what you’re doing, God takes that into account. But if you sin knowing full well what you’re doing, or have a momentary...

April 17 2024 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

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Jack, would these verses count? Not the exact meaning of 'coincidence', but "time and chance" can lead to it: Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under...

April 17 2024

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Are people who claim to talk to God insane?

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Grant, I can understand your 7 ways God answers prayer, but I can only include 3-7. I know what numbers 1 and 2 say and mean, I just have some doubt as to...

April 17 2024

Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?

Marriage equality is a legal issue and not a religious one. In the first place, the word "marriage" did not come into our language until the 13th century....

April 17 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is theistic evolution?

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Amen! Compromise is everywhere, coming at the Bible from every direction!!! Jesus warned about it, beware! Look at the book of Jude very carefully. We live...

April 17 2024