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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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If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?

October 05 2017

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

What do I do if my friends are not believers, but I think God put me in their lives for a reason?

If you're implying by your question that you aren't sure what the reason you refer to might have been, I think that it is at least safe to say that God would...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to truly follow Christ?

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John 6:28-29 Then said they unto Him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them. This is the work of God that...

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What does the Bible say about humility?

October 05 2017

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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?

October 04 2017

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Can one be gay and Christian?

October 04 2017

Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

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

Being “filled with all the fullness of God” obviously involves a process. It begins with being “rooted and grounded in love” (Eph. 3:17). That begins with...

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Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Kevin, in my opinion the Scripture references you have provided do not teach that baptism is necessary for salvation. In context James 2:24 teaches that...

October 04 2017

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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?

October 04 2017

Comment by barbretta marshall

What does the Bible say about a person who is a sociopath / psychopath?

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Good job as always Bro. Houdmann

October 04 2017

Comment by Mary McDonald

What is a Christian Agnostic?

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Thank you Jennifer. I had read this phrase elsewhere but had never heard it before. I thought I was just looking up to see if it was answered here before,...

October 04 2017

Answer by Perfecto Cobian

Why should I consider going to a Bible college?

There are Bible colleges and there are Christian colleges and there are secular colleges. Traditionally a Bible college is a school for ministries. A...

October 04 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by tony s

What is the symbolism of the Lamb and the 144,000 in Revelation 14:1?

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The 144,000 are there from the 12 tribes of Israel from the old covenant. It's a symbolic number but it is complete. But as he looks around at the multitude...

October 04 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

If a couple gets pregnant before marriage do they have to get married?

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Some excellent explanations given in the answers. Howevr, there seems to be one glaring omission: Sin is seen as "MY" acting against the "WORD" Or as "MY"...

October 04 2017

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Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?

October 04 2017

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What is a succubus? What is an incubus?

October 03 2017

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On what day of the week would the breaking of bread in Acts 20:7 have taken place? Would it be on our same calendar day in modern times?

October 03 2017

Comment by ken egan

Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Nathan I think you misunderstood me. You said EVERY believer was baptized with water. I showed you that was not the case. The only question of importance at...

October 03 2017

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What is premillennialism?

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It may just be my lack of understanding but it seems to me that following your guidelines for interpreting scripture would remove the prophesy of Christ...

October 03 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

What is a Christian Agnostic?

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Very well stated. Amen!

October 03 2017

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is a Christian Agnostic?

Self-proclaimed 'Christian agnostics' generally believe that Jesus was a real person, but are not sure about the existence of God the Father, or are at least...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is a Christian Agnostic?

Self-proclaimed 'Christian agnostics' generally believe that Jesus was a real person, but are not sure about the existence of God the Father, or are at least...

October 03 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is the spiritual gift of interpreting tongues?

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Hi I'm sorry to hear of the lack of the miraculous in your experience. Speaking in tongues is a daily experience for millions. Healings are too rare, but...

October 03 2017

Comment by Judy Perry Drewett

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Very well stated, Don Whitley. I totally agree with you! And David Robinson, interesting last paragraph! The N.T. puts as much emphasis on baptism for...

October 03 2017

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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James 2:24, Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. 1 Peter 3:20-21, Which sometime were disobedient, when once the...

October 03 2017

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

What does the Bible say about a Christian going into debt?

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Bible strong!!! Excellent! as usual by Bro. Houdmann. --ANDY--

October 03 2017

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

What is a Christian Agnostic?

There is not anyone that is a born-again Christian that can be an Agnostic, there may be a nominal Christian that can claim not to be totally sure about who...

October 03 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Sam Mekonnen

Who are the 144,000?

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What is a Christian Agnostic?

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Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?

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I also believe that Billy's answer was VERY WELL SAID. However, it is said in the Bible that we are not to force our beliefs on others. I believe that there...

October 03 2017

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Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?

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I have a different perception on this topic. I started out as a child in a Baptist church and later moved to a non denominational church where the pastor...

October 03 2017

Comment by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Then may ask you back brother, Ken: Did that thief receive the baptism that you talk of? You see, I have explained the thief on the cross too many times. Did...

October 03 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Jesus instituted a new covenant and was HIGHLY critical of the religious leaders who adhered strictly to the Law but missed the whole point (i.e., they had...

October 03 2017

Comment by Corrie Lof

What is the spiritual gift of interpreting tongues?

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I am thankful we can agree on some things, Terry! I was referring to miraculous signs such as the healing of diseases and raising of the dead during Jesus'...

October 03 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

Who are the elect of God?

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Gary, consider this analogy. I decide to adopt and go to an orphanage. I select or choose three children from among several to become members of my family....

October 03 2017

Comment by Barbara Wilson , Retired Nurse

Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?

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Good answer, Henry. That is right!

October 03 2017

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October 03 2017

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Why do I face the consequences of Adam's sin when I did not eat the fruit?

October 02 2017

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What are the laws of thermodynamics and how do they provide evidence for creationism?

October 02 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Does the theory of Intelligent Design assume that the intelligence involved is the Christian/Jewish God?

The theory of Intelligent Design doesn't specify the origin of the intelligence self evident in the nature of the universe, especially life on earth. This...

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Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Does the theory of Intelligent Design assume that the intelligence involved is the Christian/Jewish God?

Intelligent design is a fact based theory using natural causes with a design component for validity. The initial issue is not who the designer is, but that a...

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What is the full armor of God?

October 02 2017

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

What does it mean that Christians are not of this world?

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I concur with my Brothers-IN-CHRIST, Michael and James Kraft! Our eternal home is IN Heaven. Jesus paid it all for our "eternal residence/citizenship will be...

October 02 2017

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

Does the theory of Intelligent Design assume that the intelligence involved is the Christian/Jewish God?

I would say that those already familiar with the Judeo-Christian God would certainly associate the source of intelligent design with Him, and perhaps...

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Why did Abraham banish Ishmael?

October 02 2017

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

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

As I read the passage in question, it seems to me that, by "the fullness of God", Paul is referring to a person being endowed with attributes arising from...

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Should Christians celebrate Passover?

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Why was Israel cursed with forty years of wilderness wandering?

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