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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)?
  10. Does Daniel 9:24-27 predict the timing of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem?


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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

May 16 2017

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

Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?

The word sin is used in Scripture over 400 times. In all cases whether in Hebrew or Geek the word carries a meaning of an offense against what God has...

May 15 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

For God so loved the world, (all of us) that He gave His only Son, (Jesus) that whosoever, (you and me) believeth on Him, should not perish, but have...

May 15 2017 2 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Does the Law of Moses still apply today?

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Jennifer, I agree, God wants us to keep His Law out of love and not out of fear or as a chore. If we have love in our hearts, loving God and loving our...

May 15 2017

Comment by Kene Bryant

Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?

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Hope this helps Matthew 12:43-45 43 "When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, but finds none. 44...

May 15 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?

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Gary, please read the entire Romans 6, (especially Rom 6:12-17; 3:31; 7:12; 7:7). Paul cannot be any clearer how much sin a Christian living under grace...

May 15 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

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

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Sorry - do you mean what you say in your answer, "We must obey the 10 commandments"? If so, then it cannot be grace. If any of us have to achieve any...

May 15 2017

Answer by Ethan Connelly

Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?

There is a disease called CIPA where you can't feel any pain. If you step on a nail, you wouldn't know feel it, pain is a response that something is wrong....

May 15 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? The short answer is, Yes, God is sovereign and Yes we do have Free Will. The terms are not mutually exclusive....

May 15 2017 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?

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I would like to ask for clarification of the sentence: "Not some things but, ALL things." What "things" are you talking about?

May 15 2017

Comment by Tim Holder

Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

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But the Bible DOES say they will be there. ALL creation will be there. Romans 8 very clearly, without a lack of clarity says "all of creation waits in...

May 15 2017

Comment by louie desagun

Does Mary the mother of Jesus inherit Omnipresence?

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Hi Vincent, Most of my family are Catholic. It would help me tremendously if you can explain to me the reasoning/teaching of the Catholic church pertaining...

May 15 2017

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If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?

May 15 2017

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What is the Pentateuch?

May 15 2017

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What does an evil spirit from The Lord mean according to I Samuel 16?

May 15 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?

Corinthians 2:14 tells us the natural man can not receive the things of the spirit, for they are foolishness to them because they are spiritually discerned....

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

May 14 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is obedience to God important?

Obedience is important because it is a reward in this life and in the life to come. We are saved by faith alone in what Jesus did for us on the cross, that...

May 14 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh?

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Jonah's speech was simply "Yet forty days and Nineveh shall be overthrown" He was sure without a shadow of doubt that the people of Nineveh will repent and...

May 14 2017

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What does the Bible say about thankfulness/gratitude?

May 14 2017

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What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?

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Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

May 14 2017

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How can I overcome having a critical spirit?

May 14 2017

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

Why were the men mentioned in 1 Samuel 21:5 considered holy since they had been kept from women?

Leviticus 15:18 had specified that consummated sexual relations (even within marriage) caused ceremonial uncleanness for both the man and the woman until the...

May 14 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How do you forgive a family member for a wrong done to you when they don't acknowledge it?

In the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15), Jesus instructed Christians to ask God to forgive them their sins in the same manner or to the same extent that they...

May 14 2017 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?

First, Christ was crucified, Mary was his mother and Mary Magdalene was a convert/disciple of Jesus. So, of course there are elements of truth in the Da...

May 14 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?

First, Christ was crucified, Mary was his mother and Mary Magdalene was a convert/disciple of Jesus. So, of course there are elements of truth in the Da...

May 14 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'

We could go to Matthew 13:38, John 6:70, John 8:44, Acts 13:10, and 1 John 3:10 to see N.T. speaking in one way or another of Satan's Protege or Children,...

May 14 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

Luke 23:40-43, is one of the best statements of what every human must decide in life. In the face of facts about life and death, existence now and existence...

May 14 2017 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'

The first people God commanded the Israelites destroy upon crossing the Jordan River was the inhabitants of Jerico and Ai. A little research shows these to...

May 14 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the Word of God?

May 13 2017

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

Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

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Great answers to a great question! And, good commentary as well. --Andy--

May 13 2017

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

What is the Word of God?

".....and The WORD became flesh and dwelt among us!" Jesus Christ, OUR LORD, GOD The FATHER'S only begotten Son IS The WORD! "In the beginning was The WORD;...

May 13 2017 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'

I would say that the "seed" of the serpent (Satan) in Genesis refers to any individual or people (starting with Cain and his descendants) who choose to...

May 13 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?

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....I read it again on Saturday and it is even better than I first thought! So, I gave you a 'Favorite Star'! --Andy--

May 13 2017

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

What does "fullness of time" mean in Galatians 4:4-5?

I would say that it refers to the exact, unique point in history when, in God's omniscience, circumstances were such that all the specific prophecies related...

May 13 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Christopher Tucker

What is the importance of Christian baptism?

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James Kraft, I appreciate all of your hard work and effort, but you never answered my question. That's ok, because I will. No, there is no specific scripture...

May 13 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What evidence is there to back the inclusion of Revelation in the canon of scripture?

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- We should be very careful when trying to predict 'when' a specific prophecy will come to pass, especially ones relating to the return of Christ. - The...

May 13 2017

Comment by Arthur Carpenter , Husband, father, USNA '53, Naval Aviator, Real Estate Broker

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

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I agree, however, I would like to suggest that the uproar about homosexuality was brought on due to their militancy. I most definitely feel our churches...

May 13 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

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Ephesians 1:13 says we are sealed by the promised holy spirit. It goes along with First John 5:13. That when we have trusted Jesus as the only way of...

May 13 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

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In the old testament, under law works, a person could loose the spirit through disobedience as Saul did. Under the new testament of grace, once we have...

May 13 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is godly sorrow?

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Ephesians 4:30 says we are not to grieve the spirit of God in whom we are sealed unto the day of redemption. When we sin it grieves our fathers heart. It...

May 13 2017

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When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." (Romans...

May 13 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does the Law of Moses still apply today?

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The ten commandments are more than just 'nice concepts'. However, our keeping them will be far better done by walking by the Spirit than by checking off the...

May 13 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be unequally yoked?

Even Christians can be unequally yoked together. If one comes from a very wealthy family, and the other comes from a poor family, it can cause problems. Not...

May 13 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?

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Aurel, Christians were never commanded to keep the law because they are not under the law (Romans 6:14 “…for you are not under law but under grace”)....

May 13 2017