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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. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  5. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  6. 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)?
  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)?
  9. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?


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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the doctrines of grace?

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John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me, will come to me, and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. John 3:16 For God so loved the world,...

October 11 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?

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We Christians seem to be very good at picking issues and then analysing and arguing over the details. Of course every prayer to Mary is not in line with...

October 11 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?

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I'm a little confused by this answer. On the one hand, you say the Galatians merely would lose the blessing of grace, not salvation, if they returned to...

October 11 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?

A person who has accepted Jesus free offer of salvation by faith alone in what He did for us on the cross is given eternal life through the Holy Spirit when...

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Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Should Christians attend weddings of those in other faiths?

Jesus was invited and He was happy to go to the Samaritans, Gentiles and to those who were pagans in faith practice. But wherever he went he proclaimed and...

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

What did Jesus mean when he said to the Pharisees, Scribes and the lawyers, "The blood of all the prophets which was shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation"?

If the focus of the question is on the word "may" in the passage cited, I would say that Jesus was not using it in the sense of something that might or might...

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Why is loving others often so difficult?

October 11 2017

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

What does it mean that there is only one baptism?

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And, I stumbled upon your answer again and realized you deserve a favorite star! A star and a Kudos! --Andy--

October 11 2017

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

Who found Hagar near the spring of the desert when she ran away?

As indicated in the verse from Genesis cited in the question, Hagar was found by "the angel of the Lord". Some commentators are of the opinion that, when...

October 11 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Corrie Lof

What should we learn from the tribe of Ephraim?

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Also, a strong warning for us as the tribe of Ephraim is not mentioned in Rev. 7. The Angels gather the elect from all the tribes of Israel, but all are...

October 11 2017

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Comment by Carol Biedermann

In the end days before the rapture, does the enemy attack Christians more?

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Attack is an excellent word, it means an action of verbal or physical abuse. It shows disharmony in marriage, friendships, church. I will use my own...

October 11 2017

Answer by Edwin Danny Reaid

What are the doctrines of grace?

At some time in our life all Christian’s may struggle with questions like: When a sinner is saved, who chooses whom—does God choose the sinner, or does the...

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Comment by Sarah Steele

How does one prove that Christ was *not* created since He was fully human. He was conceived (dictionary defines this as "created") and walked among us?

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This question also includes its own question in response: are we talking about Christ's *form* or his *being*. Though he may have been created in the whom,...

October 11 2017

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What did Jesus teach, the gospel of the Kingdom of God or the gospel of Christ?

I fully align myself to the answer proffered by TIM Maas. I am of the opinion that more scriptural evidence will be necessary to show that what Jesus...

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Comment by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

How does one prove that Christ was *not* created since He was fully human. He was conceived (dictionary defines this as "created") and walked among us?

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I would say Amen to Brother Mass, also the Incarnate Logos as Messiah had to put on a human body to fulfill the prophecies about being David's lineage as...

October 11 2017

Question by Zion Izuora

Who found Hagar near the spring of the desert when she ran away?

Genesis 16:7 - 10

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Comment by Vernon Smith

How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?

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Kudos Andy, if God’s Word isn’t enough, that mean it’s insufficient!

October 11 2017

Question by Kathy Akers

Which resources should I use to study the book of Daniel?

What resources can I use along with my Bible to study the book of Daniel?

Daniel 1:1 - 21

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Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?

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Charles, Interesting answer. I did a search on ‘fullness’ and came to Col. 2:10. The NASB reads, “and in Him you have been made [literally: full ]complete,...

October 11 2017

Comment by Travis Smith

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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Amen. Thank you thank you thank you Nancy. It is a daily battle but God is faithful and just to deliver us and cleanse us of the unrighteousness of the...

October 11 2017

Answer by Pamela Davis

In the end days before the rapture, does the enemy attack Christians more?

It is my opinion that the enemy, roaming around as a roaring lion, will be attacking not only Christians, but all people groups equally, just as he has been...

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Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?

I'm glad you asked. We see in Galatians 5:4 (Life Application Bible Notes), foul language or talking about shameful things is so common that we begin to take...

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Comment by Ferdinand Gunn

How are human souls created?

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In him was life and that life was the light of men. Once conception takes place it's associated with the creative work of God which consist of the body, soul...

October 11 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

How does DNA point to the existence of a Creator?

Another simplistic way DNA points to the existence of the God of the Bible has to do with aging. From and evolutionary perspective, we should live forever...

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What has changed since Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation?

October 10 2017

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

What is the Apostle Paul saying in this scripture when he says, "Let no man therefore judge you in meat or in drink or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days"?

I would say that, in these verses, Paul was referring to the various observances that had characterized the written Law or customs of Judaism, with regard to...

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Comment by Kenneth Heck

Why did the angel ask Daniel to shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end?

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I believe brother Maas is correct. There is also the remainder of the verse "...and many shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased." Different...

October 10 2017

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

Why did the angel ask Daniel to shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end?

In my opinion, the instruction to Daniel in these verses was not intended to imply secrecy, or a desire to keep the revelations that Daniel had been given...

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Comment by Nancy L.

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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I'm touched by your honesty and proud of your decision to stay the course. Praying and rooting for you! Matt 7:13-14 is so true. “Enter through the narrow...

October 10 2017

Comment by Nancy L.

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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This is one of the most comprehensive and edifying answer on this subject. I am blessed. Thank you Jennifer.

October 10 2017

Comment by Sarah Steele

How does one prove that Christ was *not* created since He was fully human. He was conceived (dictionary defines this as "created") and walked among us?

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And yet I was not a secular questioner. I asked because I do not find proof that he wasn't created, in the Bible. Only in human semantics. Colossians 1:15 He...

October 10 2017

Answer by Charles Stanley , Bible College graduate/former pastor/financial planner...

What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?

This is at the end of the second prayer that Paul prays for the Ephesians in this epistle. In both prayers, Paul is concerned with practical, experiential...

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Answer by Vernon Smith

How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?

I believe in science for proving a lot of things, but it'll never prove creation since it's one of the things that only makes the wise (1 Corinthians 1:20)...

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

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

Christians, Muslims and Jews are all considered Abrahamic religions. All sources of "God" are traced to the God of Abraham, "I Am." How these different...

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What can we learn from the thief on the cross?

October 09 2017

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What has changed since Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation?

October 09 2017

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How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?

October 09 2017

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

How does one prove that Christ was *not* created since He was fully human. He was conceived (dictionary defines this as "created") and walked among us?

Yes, Christ in His incarnate form was miraculously conceived within the body of a virgin as a true human being, but He was also fully God, and, as such, had...

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

Is Muhammad proclaimed in the Bible?

Speaking as a non-Muslim, my understanding is that Muslims believe that Moses' prophecy in Deuteronomy 18:15-19 of a future prophet like Moses whom God would...

October 09 2017 Follow Vote Up

Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

How does one prove that Christ was *not* created since He was fully human. He was conceived (dictionary defines this as "created") and walked among us?

An interesting thought struck me as I meditated on what to proffer about this question. Before I could write anything, a list of what should be considered in...

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