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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 Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?

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Yes to this! My first thought was this parable in Luke 18! And you are correct in your last comment, this prayer, this powerful intercession and dependence,...

September 15 2017

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Did God create science?

In the beginning God created: tells the creation that He was there creating whenever and wherever that was and science confirms that the creation that was...

September 15 2017 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by julian johns

Does the Greek word arsenokoitai in 1 Corinthians 6:9 really mean homosexuals or something else?

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Has anyone told homosexuals what went on in the gymnasium, even in Paul's time? It was the custom for mature men to sexually befriend male teenagers. So,...

September 15 2017

Question by Gregory Jones

What does it mean in Proverbs 22:3 that a prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished?

What is the difference here between a prudent man and a simple man?

Proverbs 22:3

1 Vote September 15 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the secret to walking close to God?

Pray this continually...with sincerity and a repentant heart, humbling yourself before your creator...."God, make Your desires mine."

September 15 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is Hamartiology?

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Powerful and concise teaching from Michael

September 15 2017

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What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?

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What does it mean to be pure in heart?

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What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?

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Why did God make man the head over woman if the two were created to be one flesh?

September 15 2017

Answer by Ryan Attard

What happens to the Jewish people after death?

Speaking after the New Covenant established by Christ with His Church, there is no answer, as judgment by God is individual. We know that the Jews who...

September 15 2017 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ryan A

How can I know if I am filled with the Holy Spirit?

Jesus says throughout the Gospels, "by their fruits you shall know them" (Matthew 7:15-20). So consider the fruits of the Holy Ghost and if you can see them,...

September 15 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ryan Attard

How to respect my mom when she is talking down to me?

Chris, it would definitely be best if you gave us a little more information. For instance, in what way does she talk down to you and why? How old are you? Do...

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Does the Greek word arsenokoitai in 1 Corinthians 6:9 really mean homosexuals or something else?

September 15 2017

Answer by Oswald J. Varas , Retired human, LORD's servant with an AK-47 and a big smile.

Did God create science?

This is a good point which a lot of people ask themselves. As you can see in Genesis, LORD creates everything and because of that, he creates the science and...

September 15 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?

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The point of that story is that the rich man CHOSE a life of sin. He made that decision not to be with God in his physical lifetime. He expresses no remorse...

September 15 2017

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

What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?

The original question was "What can I do to accept a relationship between two people of a different race?" That is quite different from the question being...

September 15 2017 2 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What should be our response as Christians when people say that 'gay marriage is ok as long as it doesn't affect me personally?'

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There has never been an election in the United States where 320 million people were even eligible to vote, much less voted. Our Supreme Court's decisions...

September 15 2017

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

What should be our response as Christians when people say that 'gay marriage is ok as long as it doesn't affect me personally?'

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JD, "sin is sin" are your words, not mine. I was making a totally different point with my comment. I don't know if anyone believes something like lying about...

September 15 2017

Comment by Sabrina Kuck

Why does God continue to let me suffer physical attacks by a spirit after I have repented?

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A good response in removing items as I have had this experience in my own house. One was a picture of 3 owls which my mother gave me. My husband & I...

September 15 2017

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

Did God create science?

God is indeed the omniscient, eternal, ultimate source of all being and all knowledge. He created an orderly universe that functions in accordance with...

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What should we learn from the life of Sarah?

September 14 2017

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What are the Stations of the Cross and what can we learn from them?

September 14 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?

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Thank you Cindy for your comments. I agree that God is not going to “force” people to “love” Him. Therefore, I assume that you believe that people are going...

September 14 2017

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What does it mean when Psalm 21:12 says "You will make ready your arrows on your string toward their faces"?

September 14 2017

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What is the meaning of wormwood in Revelation?

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Why do most Christians meet together for fellowship, study, and worship on Sunday?

September 14 2017

Comment by Gabriel Vargas

How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?

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Interesting argument.. but I can counter with.. when did they start counting? Did they age at all while they were in the garden? Do we have any idea how the...

September 14 2017

Comment by sandra mcclure

What is the story of the Old Testament?

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Many thanks to M.H. For that OT narrative. It cleared up many unknowns and time line for me. I never understood Genises 3:15 . Now I get it..,Jesus is the...

September 14 2017

Comment by Angel karing

Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

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While I read your answer, which I do agree with, it reminded me of John 3, Jesus told Nicodemus, you must be born again, from above. Isn't that the real...

September 14 2017

Comment by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

What was Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus in Revelation?

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Michael, A wonderful, detailed answer, clear and easy to understand. The letter's to the churches point out one thing to us, we all want to be part of the...

September 14 2017

Comment by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?

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James, Excellent answer/explanation ! I was going to post an answer but you said all I was going to, and more. In Christ Jesus, Michael

September 14 2017

Comment by June Williams , Professional Grandma, Homemaker, Continually seeking God!

I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?

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Thank you! I too needed to hear everything you said. My life sounds like yours. Those sins that rise up out of nowhere and make you feel bad? That happens to...

September 14 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?

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God is too loving to make people live with Him when they don't want to. If a person spends a lifetime rejecting God, then they have chosen where they want to...

September 14 2017

Question by Wayne B. Hurt , Pastor at Truckers Church, the LORD is my lord. (Psalm 23:1)

Did God create science?

Did God create maths? Did God create pshysics? Did God create the infinite universe with all the atoms? He must be a very intelligent guy.

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are your thoughts on a significant sign from God in the stars supposedly occurring Sept 23, 2017? It's taken from Rev. 12.

Verse 5 is interesting. And she brought forth a male child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron; and her child was "caught up" unto God and to His...

September 14 2017 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by laura yasko

How can I know if I am filled with the Holy Spirit?

Acts 2:4

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Question by Sandra Ojeka

What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding?

Proverbs 3:5

1 Vote September 14 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

What role does America play in the end times?

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Andy, thank you for your voting up my answer. I was in the hospital (VA) and a phys rehab unit for a combined 40 days. The hospital stay was fraudulent...

September 14 2017

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

What happens to the Jewish people after death?

Is there a special provision in Scripture for the Jewish people and their ultimate judgment?

1 Vote September 14 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

In the prayer of Habakkuk, what is meant when it states "God is from Teman and The Holy One from Mount Paran?

In this verse, I believe the word "teman" should not have been capitalized, since it suggests a city named after a grandson of Esau. The word "teman" in...

September 14 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

How seriously should I consider the words of a complete stranger who told me, "God told me to tell you, God has a plan."?

I think that this is a serious and important question. There are some Christians who talk in this way and claim that God has given them a direct word...

September 14 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?

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Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?

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Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?

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