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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. 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?
  3. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  4. How do we glorify God and enjoy him forever?
  5. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  6. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  7. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?


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

Should married Christians wear wedding rings?

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Showing others that you're "taken" doesn't shew all the flies away. In fact it actually can attract some. Most men don't go for women who have another man,...

February 27 2018

Comment by Shari Cyphers

What are some undeniable examples of divine intervention?

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Jesus gave me a vision of Him with my sister in the hospital. She had a 1% of 1% of walking up after a rare aneurism. I saw him stroking her head in the...

February 27 2018

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

Should married Christians wear wedding rings?

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If rings are worn for the purpose of anyone except the one you're married to you might be wearing it for a different meaning than what it is to be worn for....

February 27 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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For the believer sealed unto the day of redemption by the Holy Spirit, our soul/spirit goes directly to heaven when we die. Paul said, absent from the body,...

February 27 2018

Comment by Joseph Blanchett

What is progressive creationism and is it biblical?

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And, people of God should notice and understand that from the creation of mankind to the flood is a 2,000 year period (measured w/ 24 hr. days); and from the...

February 27 2018

Answer by Tim Darden , Retired from corporate America

Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?

I believe the word slave may be more accurate. Servants can be hired, but slaves are owned by their master. I base this on I Corinthians 6:19-20. We were...

February 26 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should married Christians wear wedding rings?

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It feels strange agreeing with Vincent about anything but I do agree that the forbidden pagan practices are specific in scripture to be witchcraft, idol...

February 26 2018

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

Should married Christians wear wedding rings?

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Pagan only means it was not a tradition given to Israel by God. There is nothing wrong about the rest of the world having traditions. Pagan is a "curse" word...

February 26 2018

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

Should a Christian marry for love?

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There are many reasons why people, christian or not, marry. The question seems to be whether or not "christians" should ignore all other aspects of a...

February 26 2018

Comment by Douglas Arendsee

Can women serve as elders in the church?

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Ni Jay, Your methodology raises a question in my mind. Why did Jesus appoint only men to be apostles even though He has many women as disciples?

February 26 2018

Comment by Bob Exelby

What does the Bible say about abortion?

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One aspect of abortion that is not discussed is the welfare of the soul of the aborted. From Job 3:16 we learn that the still born and the aborted babies go...

February 26 2018

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What is the origin of the different races?

February 26 2018

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What is the origin of the different races?

February 26 2018

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Did the Old Testament only list male descendants in Genesis?

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Genesis 46:17 also mentions Serah, the daughter of Asher, one of the 70 who came into Egypt.

February 26 2018

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Did serpents not crawl on their bellies before the devil tempted Eve?

I believe the Hebrew word for "serpent" (nachash) referred to any reptile that moved in a slithering fashion and hissed, even though it might also have legs....

February 26 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that the Word became flesh?

February 26 2018

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What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child?

February 26 2018

Comment by David Huffman

What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?

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I have never said that the law was no longer valid. What I am advocating is that we have never "kept the Law" perfectly. But Jesus did. Additionally, in...

February 26 2018

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What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

February 26 2018

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Why is the love of money the root of all kinds of evil?

February 26 2018

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What does it mean to be above reproach / blameless?

February 26 2018

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

Did serpents not crawl on their bellies before the devil tempted Eve?

Perhaps the serpent crawled on its belly prior to the Fall, but its use by Satan as an agent for temptation specifically turned its means of locomotion into...

February 26 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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February 26 2018

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

Did the Old Testament only list male descendants in Genesis?

In Genesis 5:1-31 and Genesis 11:10-24, the text notes that the patriarchs from Adam to Noah, and then Noah's son Shem and his descendants, respectively, all...

February 26 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What does the Bible say about AIDS / HIV? Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God?

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Even if you disagree with my assessment of Christ's pre-incarnate activity, one thing can not be denied. This "Lord of host's" was not a freelance destroyer...

February 26 2018

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

Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?

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Cindy, I agree with what you're saying; miracles are not "The power unto salvation", the Gospel is, Romans 1:16. Miracles might set the table, but the gospel...

February 26 2018

Comment by JD Abshire

What does the Bible say about AIDS / HIV? Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God?

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(John18:36?) The Lord Jesus Christ was very active in the Old Testament. There's not enough space to go into it all but look up the name/title "Lord of...

February 26 2018

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

Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?

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So, your point is that darkness is stronger than light? The Bible doesn't teach that. Real love is stronger than hatred. I wouldn't date an atheist, or a...

February 26 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

If we are born into sin, how are children judged?

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I would like to clarify my following statement: "...There is a difference between transgression, which requires a knowledge of the law, and being born a...

February 26 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?

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I agree with you Danny. I just do not like to say what I would do because I don't know. The one thing we do know is God called Lot a righteous man. Not...

February 26 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

If we are born into sin, how are children judged?

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Paul states that "through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men." Rom 5:18 "All men" is a universal statement. Christ's...

February 26 2018

Answer by Robert Broyles

If we are born into sin, how are children judged?

First let's establish that we are all a bunch of sinners: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 "As it is written: 'There is no...

February 26 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How should we as Christians deal with the homosexual situations and issues taking over the media today?

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sandra blankespoor, Some people still question a networks reasoning for showing an interracial couple on tv. They say 'I don't want my kids exposed to that.'...

February 26 2018

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

Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

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Emo, I'm not a politician, you don't need to deflect with me. Innocent people sitting on death row might be okay with some, but not with me. Avoiding that is...

February 26 2018

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

Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

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Continued,,, his lawyer paid a porn star to keep quiet before the 2016 election, but I guess the fact that he is a conservative republican is enough for the...

February 26 2018

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

Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

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It's now 2018 and we have a different president than when I gave my response. The guy we have now is a conservative republican. I hope the christian...

February 26 2018

Answer by Douglas Arendsee

Can women serve as elders in the church?

Most confuse ministry and office. Ministries have to do with the service we are providing for others. There seems to be little restriction on what ministry...

February 26 2018 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by P Jackson

Why did the demons ask to be cast into the herd of pigs, and why did the pigs then run into the water to be drowned?

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Good day! I am not sure if I am totally grasping what everyone is saying. If the legion of devils would not die when cast into the herd of swine when they...

February 26 2018

Comment by Dale Richardson

What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?

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In my opinion there is a problem with how you defined Jesus fulfilling the law. If the law was no longer required then there is 0 point of the new covenant...

February 26 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?

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One thing you said about the bride price reminds us that that is what Jesus did for us. He paid the price for us His bride. Those of us who have received the...

February 26 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should a Christian marry for love?

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Love is an act of will, an ongoing decision, a commitment. Emotions and hormones will fluctuate throughout it, but what is essential is the commitment to...

February 26 2018

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

Should a Christian marry for love?

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James my wife and I have a similar story. We met in high school. She was 14, and I was 15. We've been married almost 44 years. If anyone, christian, muslim,...

February 26 2018

Comment by Iliani Tuikenatabua , Avionics Engineer at Fiji Airways.

Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?

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But Jesus said after his resurrection in John 20:17 Do not touch me for i have not yet ascended to the Father.

February 26 2018

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

If part of crucifixion was nakedness why then were soldiers gambling for Jesus' garments at the foot of the cross? Would he not have been naked from the scourging?

Matthew 27:31 and Mark 15:20 specifically note that, after Jesus was scourged, His own clothes were once again placed on Him. His clothing would have been...

February 25 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

If we are born into sin, how are children judged?

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Debra, I'm really sorry for the loss of your first born.

February 25 2018

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What is the Immaculate Conception?

February 25 2018

Answer by David Huffman

What is the purpose of Jesus interceding for us in Heaven?

Jesus as our intercessor and mediator is fulfilling the capacity of the Old Testament priesthood. The High Priest, under God's prescription would generally...

February 25 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up