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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
  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. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  6. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  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)?
  8. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  9. 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 Isabella Phan

What does Jesus mean by comparing the wind to a person born from the spirit?

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Since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but if imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God. -- 1 Peter Shalom, Isabella

June 29 2017

Comment by Guy Hawthorne , Student

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

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Adam, Man, was created first. In Genesis 2:20-21 Man named all the creatures and was given dominion over the earth. God saw that Man had no suitable...

June 29 2017

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How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?

June 29 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

What is the meaning of Azazel / the scapegoat?

The matter regarding Azazel involves two identical Goats both in appearance and value. The High Priest (HP) will draw two golden lots from a golden container...

June 29 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does it seem that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women?

I don't believe we know for a fact that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women. This question assumes that women, "made from scratch,"...

June 28 2017 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Glenn Harrell , Bi-vocational Minister, writer

Is door-to-door evangelism an effective method?

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Hello Stuart, Thank you for the comments Stuart. I went to your site: www.traintoproclaim.com/reachingpeople I hope that all who care about this subject will...

June 28 2017

Comment by Chels McCray , Student, Christian, Teen,

What does the Bible say about friends?

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Thanks for the advice. I think you are right, I also have a small question. I am going back to high-school in a couple of months. Since the last few weeks, I...

June 28 2017

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Is the Catholic concept of absolution biblical?

June 28 2017

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What does the Bible say about friends?

June 28 2017

Comment by Ni Jay , Researcher into human reasoning

Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood?

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It is very difficult for any professional today, especially in Science and Engineering, to accept God. It is now worse because politics is dictating...

June 28 2017

Answer by BERTHA VILLA

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

As I understand God's word, man was created in His image. First, he created man, then from the man, He created the woman. This is the best illustration of...

June 28 2017 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

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

The short answer can be found in Genesis 3. And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled...

June 28 2017 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is the spiritual gift of helps?

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Good Answer - I would just add since it is one of the spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit, all of which are given for the building up of the body of Christ,...

June 28 2017

Comment by Derrick Edney

What is the Eastern Star organization, and are they related to the Free Masons?

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After learning that both of my parents were heavily involved with both freemasonry & the OES societies, these Satanic cults are NOT of God in any way...

June 28 2017

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Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?

June 28 2017

Award for Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?

June 28 2017

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

Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?

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You lost me when you stated that "no one can deny the founders were religious men," and that they fought for liberty. They might have been "RELIGIOUS," but...

June 28 2017

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

Are Christians guilty of hate speech?

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Bonhoeffer's writings are greatly influenced with the problems of Christians in the Germany of the 1930's. His particular situation is highly unique and...

June 28 2017

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

Are Christians guilty of hate speech?

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Kathie, Jesus had the right to condemn because He was God in the flesh. God judges the believer, the sinner (all of us) and the non-believer. We don't have...

June 28 2017

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

Are Christians guilty of hate speech?

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Glenn, would that all followers of Christ have this attitude. Bless you!

June 28 2017

Comment by Delali Kabe

What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?

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Brother, I agree with you. No matter how emotional we are with suicide issues, it's a denial of the faith we have in Christ. The edge to commit suicide is...

June 28 2017

Answer by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Why is it that Jesus' disciples and other early Christians were also killed after Jesus was crucified, eg John, Stephen, James, and others?

Because their horrible deaths gave validity to what they were teaching, namely, that Christ is the Son of God, was crucified and rose again. They had all...

June 28 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

Why is it that Jesus' disciples and other early Christians were also killed after Jesus was crucified, eg John, Stephen, James, and others?

In my opinion the best source for the answer to this question is the Bible! So, let the Bible speak! "And as they heard these things, he added and spake a...

June 27 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom Lackey , Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland

Why did God keep the burial place of Moses a secret?

It is my opinion that God kept Moses' gravesite secret because He knew the Israelites tendency to place worship in wrong places and things. They did not need...

June 27 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to pray for our daily bread?

June 27 2017

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

Why is it that Jesus' disciples and other early Christians were also killed after Jesus was crucified, eg John, Stephen, James, and others?

Yes, Jesus alone died to make possible the forgiveness of humanity's sins (which only He -- as both true God and true man -- could accomplish), but all...

June 27 2017 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Why is serving God important?

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As always, a very good explanation, Jennifer, of the need for committed service. How can one say "I'm a Christian" and with that not desire to serve the...

June 27 2017

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What does the Bible say about Christian character?

June 27 2017

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

Why did God keep the burial place of Moses a secret?

Some have suggested that the purpose of this was to prevent Moses' burial site from becoming an object of worship or idolatry for the people of Israel....

June 27 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is praying in the Spirit?

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Albert, while some understand praying in the Spirit to mean praying in ‘tongues’, I agree with Michael Houdmann that praying in the Spirit is not about which...

June 27 2017

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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

June 27 2017

Question by Ponatshego Kgagawe

Why is it that Jesus' disciples and other early Christians were also killed after Jesus was crucified, eg John, Stephen, James, and others?

Why were there others among Jesus' friends and the early church that had to die for their faith? It seems that since Jesus died to pay for our sins, others s...

Acts 7:1 - 60

1 Vote June 27 2017 5 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Williams

Are Christians homophobic?

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We are to hate all sin not only the sin of homosexuality, and most people forget that we are all sinners. God does not classify sin. All sin is...

June 27 2017

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Who were the half-tribe of Manasseh?

Manasseh (elder) and Ephraim (younger) were the sons of Joseph. (Gen. 41:45,50-51; 48:8-22). Two tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh, came from Joseph to make up...

June 26 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What does Ecclesiastes mean when it says, "God seeks that which has passed by [has been driven away]"?

The meaning of the verse is that there is a connection between events - past, present and future - and that this connection exists in the justice of God who...

June 26 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about paranormal investigation?

June 26 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why is serving God important?

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Serving God in any specific 'task' is not a particular requirement, but serving God in general is. That is, God must be your master. Even the demons believe...

June 26 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Why is serving God important?

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Serving God is important simply because He is God: But I cannot see how our service becomes the gateway to heaven. This is precisely the issue that Paul...

June 26 2017

Comment by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

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

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Brother Ezekiel, thanks for being open with your views. It helps us to locate each other. Since we are trying to wrap up the discussion, I will not tackle...

June 26 2017

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?

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The analysis of 2008 data from an extensive Harvard/You Gov survey indicates that 7.9 million noncitizens were illegally registered to vote and between...

June 26 2017

Question by Ponatshego Kgagawe

Why did God keep the burial place of Moses a secret?

Why didn't God let the Israelites know where Moses was buried?

Deuteronomy 34:5 - 7

1 Vote June 26 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mickey Johnston , Retired

Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?

In addition to all of the excellent reasons outlined by previous writers, can I suggest that, had Jacob's family not dwelled together in Egypt for several...

June 26 2017 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?

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Very good answer. Its clear, and allows for the fact we serve a Divine, Almighty God who could simply withhold recognition from some in order to serve a...

June 26 2017

Answer by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?

God doesn't make laws just because He's God and has the power to do what He wants. God makes laws for our own good. When you study the Ten Commandments, the...

June 26 2017 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about keeping your vows / oaths?

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Yes, the marriage vow is one vow we should keep. But other vows we should no make because we do not keep them. God said it is better not to make vows than to...

June 26 2017

Comment by Albert Muraya

What is praying in the Spirit?

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In 1Cor.14:1-6, Paul compares speaking (or praying) in tongues to prophecy, preferring the latter. If praying in the spirit which is also understood as...

June 26 2017

Comment by Henry Klassen

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

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Excellent way to explain it Chris. I hope you don't mind if I borrow it.

June 26 2017

Comment by Kenneth Heck

What made some animals clean and others unclean?

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As I understand it, the only animals fit for sacrifice were the goat, sheep, cattle (bulls and cows), pigeon, and the turtledove. Examples of clean animals...

June 25 2017