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  1. Should I allow my 18-year-old daughter to continue to live with me after telling me she is gay?
  2. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  3. What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
  4. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  5. How do we glorify God and enjoy him forever?
  6. Will there be an ocean in the new heaven?
  7. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  8. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?


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Comment by John Barnett

Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?

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I believe Satan is like a lawyer. He cannot destroy us without our consent. What I mean is he needs a open door in order to work his destructive ways. Sin...

August 09 2018

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What is an alabaster box?

August 08 2018

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Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

August 08 2018

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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?

August 08 2018

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

Does the Bible describe Jesus being worshipped?

Unless we understand what worship is, the answer would differ in the minds of many. Worship in the Bible has to do with obedience. Obedience is the highest...

August 08 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?

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"Homosexuality is a marker to show us just how corrupt the place had become." Your statement describes the indicator I was talking about. It wasn't one or a...

August 08 2018

Comment by ayo simeon

Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?

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If we would focus more on Christ and the finished work of the cross, masturbation wouldn’t be a cheap substitute for pleasure.

August 08 2018

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Why did the Lord need food offerings?

August 08 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is justification?

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Romans 11:6 Romans 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him...

August 08 2018

Comment by shelly hero

Which church is the true church?

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I know that in the Bible it states that you will have the lords supper every first day of the week ( Sunday) in remembrance of me. So with that said that is...

August 08 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?

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There are very few tracts that are biblical. As Michael said, read them carefully and as much as possible only use scripture. John 3:16 and other like verses...

August 08 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is justification?

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As Paul said, I have no righteousness of my own, which is from the law, but by faith in Christ. Romans 4:6-8 When we believe an receive the free gift of...

August 08 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is circumcision of the heart?

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Colossians 2:13. And you being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he made alive together with him, having for given you all...

August 08 2018

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

What does it mean to dress modestly?

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I heard Paul Washer once frame it this way, said to him by his wife ‘if your style of dress is a frame for your body, sensual, God is not pleased. If your...

August 08 2018

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

Why did Abraham bargain with God in regard to Sodom and Gomorrah?

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The moral of the story is: If there was to be any there who were righteous they would have been righteous because GOD SAID SO. The only righteous are those...

August 08 2018

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

What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?

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Hi JD, Thanks for your response. I don't know what you mean by "indicator." I believe homosexuality was rampant there in the Jordan plain the way it is in...

August 08 2018

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

What age will everyone be in Heaven?

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My Brother Michael Tinsley, I have to totally agree with your "Bible-Strong" scripture based answer! A vote up and a Favorite Star I give you! --Andy--

August 08 2018

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

When Jesus judges people is He only speaking forth His Father’s judgment?

The referenced verse 15 is part of an entire chapter in John dealing with judgement. Before looking at some of the accounts in detail I want to try and make...

August 08 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

When Jesus judges people is He only speaking forth His Father’s judgment?

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I don't mind at all. Thank you for the positive feedback.

August 07 2018

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

When Jesus judges people is He only speaking forth His Father’s judgment?

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Thank you, Tim! Excellent details to clarify how Jesus judges according to His Father and not according to the flesh. Do you mind if I copy your answer into...

August 07 2018

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What does it mean that Christ is the end of the Law?

August 07 2018

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What does the Bible say about Christian liberty?

August 07 2018

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Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

August 07 2018

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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

August 07 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?

Taking up our cross and following Jesus is what we should do for rewards in heaven. But that is discipleship, not salvation. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin...

August 07 2018 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the children of light in Luke 16:8?

In my opinion, the children of light to whom Jesus was referring are those who try to conform their conduct to God's standards, which (among other things)...

August 07 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Susan Jeavons

Who are the children of light in Luke 16:8?

And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

Luke 16:8

1 Vote August 07 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When Jesus judges people is He only speaking forth His Father’s judgment?

In my opinion, when Jesus said, "I judge no one" in John 8:15, he was referring to the type of judgment (judgment "according to the flesh" as Jesus...

August 07 2018 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

When Jesus judges people is He only speaking forth His Father’s judgment?

Jesus’ comments in John 8 are confusing. When Jesus says in John 8:15, “I pass judgment on no one,” it sounds contradictory to His comment in v 16 “If I do j...

John 8:15

August 07 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?

Is this why God allowed Satan to attack him?

Job 34:37

August 07 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?

The words cited in the question were spoken by Elihu, who was the only speaker in the book of Job who sought to present God's perspective on Job's situation,...

August 07 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?

I'm glad you asked. We must first of all be born again, meaning: making a change in our lives, after we have accepted the Lord. After accepting Him, we're...

August 07 2018 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Petie Van De Werken

Should we stand when the Bible is read?

There are many ways in which we can show our reverence, respect and love to God. We take our shoes off when we enter the service to show that we respect...

August 07 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?

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I believe homosexuality is an indicator. Mankind in his natural state degenerates over time and generations. So much so that Lot's daughters believed all men...

August 07 2018

Comment by Michael Morgan , Child of God saved by Grace

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

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Natalie, you are most definitely correct. I was not so much ignoring this from Luke; as seeing it as a sign of satan’s pride and weakness. Thank you for...

August 07 2018

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

What does the Bible say about women leaders in government? Should a woman be President?

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Danny, thank you for your understanding. As I am employed in a church, it is, at times, difficult to separate the two when confronted by political...

August 07 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Are sin, disbelief and rebellion all the same or are they different?

The sin of rebellion is found in Revelation 12:7-17. The dragon, Satan, the old serpent, the Devil, previously known as Lucifer, rebelled against God and...

August 07 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)

The ark was so special because it really was the presence of God upon the earth. Exodus: 25:22 There I will meet with you, and from above the mercy seat,...

August 07 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Petie Van De Werken

Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)

In order to better understand the importance of the Arc of the Covenant, we need to take a basic look at the overall design of the Tabernacle. It is...

August 07 2018 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the sign of Jonah Jesus spoke of?

In Matthew 12:40-41, Jesus gave a twofold explanation of His meaning. The first was the similarity between the time that Jonah spent in the belly of the...

August 07 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Dolly Evans

What is the sign of Jonah Jesus spoke of?

Matthew 12:41

2 Votes August 07 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How could Jonathan be certain the sign from the men of the Philistine garrison was from the Lord? (1 Samuel 14:9–12)

I view this assurance on Jonathan's part as similar to the way in which Abraham's servant asked God in faith for a specific sign of the servant's own...

August 07 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

How could Jonathan be certain the sign from the men of the Philistine garrison was from the Lord? (1 Samuel 14:9–12)

1 Samuel 14:9-12 9 If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up unto them. 10 But if...

1 Samuel 13:9 - 12

1 Vote August 07 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is Jesus saying when he says, "Whoever falls on this stone will be broken, but on whomever it falls it will grind him to powder"?

I think the key to understanding Jesus' statement about the stone is contained in verse 31 & 32. John came proclaiming the gospel and calling people to...

August 07 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is Jesus saying when he says, "Whoever falls on this stone will be broken, but on whomever it falls it will grind him to powder"?

Going back to Daniel 2 prophecy will help us better understand Jesus' words in Matthew 21. Nebuchadnezzar’s dream recorded in Daniel 2 was of a statue, which...

August 07 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How is a woman's desire for her husband a curse?

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Mr Houdmann, WhenI read one of your statements I was joyful and reticent at the same time. I recognize that you have a profound effect on many on this site....

August 05 2018

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

What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?

The question: the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah.. Ezekiel 16:49,50 gives a good explanation of the SINS of Sodom AND her sisters. The whole region was under...

August 05 2018 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

How can I be saved?

I'm glad you asked. The answer to your question is to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, and be godly sorry for sin no matter what you've done....

August 05 2018 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How did Joseph know that to sleep with Potiphar's wife was a sin?

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The last part of your response is spot on. No law is necessary for a man to know he is WRONG when he sleeps with another man's wife. You might as well ask...

August 05 2018

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

Who is speaking in John 16:8 and who is the audience?

In John 16:8, Jesus is speaking to the eleven apostles (those other than Judas Iscariot, who had left the company of Jesus and the other apostles in John...

August 05 2018 Follow Vote Up