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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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Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

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

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What "brethren" was Abraham justified for when he began to sacrifice Isaac? Faith is the foundation of our salvation, yes. And the body is good works. You...

May 06 2017

Comment by Myrtle Linder , I am 86 years old and retired but not from workning for GOD!

What does the Bible say about unforgiveness?

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Forgiveness has never been a problem for me, If you do me wrong, in any way, that is your problem, it does not bother me, I do not hold grudges, I am still...

May 06 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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There are those that do not bear any fruit like the man that was sleeping with his fathers wife in Corinthians. He was turned over to Satan to kill his body,...

May 06 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Armstrongism? Is the Worldwide Church of God a cult?

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Ephesians 2:13 When we trusted Christ as our personal savior, that He died for all our sin, then we are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. That means a...

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Are African traditional weddings acceptable to God?

May 06 2017

Comment by Don Quinn , Maintenance Man at a senior apartment building.

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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Romans 3:23 all have sinned and fallen short if the glory of God. We are all sinners. We as Christians just don't live in sin. Nor do we practice sin, we...

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Is there any power in positive thinking?

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Question by Anonymous
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Who or what is the Spirit of God?

Philippians 4:7

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Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Are African traditional weddings acceptable to God?

This is a question on how the African traditional marriage fits into the Christian faith. Let me start by dispelling the notion that wedding rings, pastors...

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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

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Answer by Becky Blanton

Is believing in Jesus' virgin birth a requirement for salvation?

The last time I checked neither the disciples nor Christ said that anyone had to believe in a virgin birth to be saved. When the jailer asked, "What must I...

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Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Why is 'the devil made me do it' not a valid excuse?

Humans have a free will which makes us different from other creatures. The excercizing of that free will is entirely ours. Satan can not force you to do evil...

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Answer by David Robinson , Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!

How literally should we take the dimensions of Heaven mentioned in Rev. 21:16-17?

All too often, when considering difficult passages, we tend to read over important contextual clues without factoring them into our interpretation. I believe...

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Comment by Joan Milley Milley , Daughter of God

What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?

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Lynda Hickman... Your final sentence speaks of God's truth... We honour God with our lives...Not the method of disposal when our mortal lives are over. To...

May 06 2017

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

In Gen 11:7, what does the LORD mean by 'us' in "Come, let us go down?"

As in Genesis 1:26 ("Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image...' ") and Genesis 3:22 ("Then the Lord God said, 'The man has now become like one of...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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Faith is not work. All we have to do to be saved is believe. John 3:16 All we have to do is believe that all of our sin was paid for by the blood of Jesus...

May 05 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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Romans 4:1-2 Abraham had nothing to glory in before God. We can justify our selves before men by works, but not before God. James was talking to brethren,...

May 05 2017

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

How literally should we take the dimensions of Heaven mentioned in Rev. 21:16-17?

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Interesting answer but if the city is also the dwelling place of God, can God fit into any space as conceptualized by human standards? A God who is limitless...

May 05 2017

Question by Anonymous
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In Gen 11:7, what does the LORD mean by 'us' in "Come, let us go down?"

Who is the "us" referring to? Is this majestic first person plural, or referring to the angels, or to others?

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Comment by Carla van Wezel

What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?

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Can you please explain to me then what the required way is of slaughtering an animal in order to not eat the blood? All meat that I eat has a little bit of...

May 05 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean to be a stumbling block to someone else?

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Religious Legalism is the enemy of true Christian faith and practice.

May 05 2017

Answer by Becky Blanton

What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?

Leviticus 17:11 (NIV) “For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood...

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Answer by Becky Blanton

What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?

Leviticus 17:11 (NIV) “For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood...

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Comment by jack Campbell

Are Christians homophobic?

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For me personally it's a matter of love whilst I don't agree with same sex relationships Jesus said to love everyone so I see it as hate the sin not the...

May 05 2017

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?

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Hi BJ, Not sure if you knew this or not, but the very last line you quoted, the 'He also became my salvation' I want you to know, that any Jew, reading that...

May 05 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Armstrongism? Is the Worldwide Church of God a cult?

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We are saved the minute we trusted Christ as our only savior. If we had to be water baptized then it would be by works, and not grace. We are saved when we...

May 05 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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It isn't the works that make faith alive, but the living faith that produces the works. A living faith will bear out in fruit and works (II Pet 1:3-11.)...

May 05 2017

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

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

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James used the same example of Abraham when he said, "Faith without works is dead" James 2:20-24

May 05 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Your interpretation of Jn 3:16 does not seem to fit with the Greek. Whosoever does not mean 'the believing ones' - the term is pas (all.) The phrase then is...

May 05 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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The Kingdom of God that unbelievers cannot see (enter) is both the future kingdom (where we will have new spiritual bodies), and the present spiritual 'life'...

May 05 2017

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Bob, look up the Greek in 2Peter3:9. It says the opposite of what you are saying. The last word in the verse is metanoia which according to Strongs means "a...

May 05 2017

Comment by Ethan Connelly

Should we tithe off our gross or net income?

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But God shows his principles throughout the Bible are relevant for all times. Jesus tells us not one piece the law will ever vanish. One very important...

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What is Taoism / Daoism?

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What is Shintoism?

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What is Rosicrucianism?

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Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?

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What does the Bible mean when it refers to the diaspora?

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Should we worship Jesus?

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Is believing in Jesus' virgin birth a requirement for salvation?

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How did the crucifixion kill Jesus?

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What is the chasm described in Luke 16:19-26 that is fixed between Lazarus and the rich man?

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What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?

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Comment by Philip Davies

Are African traditional weddings acceptable to God?

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One of the best answers I have read to a question. This goes to the heart of what a marriage really means and eloquently dispenses with all the inessential...

May 05 2017

Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?

God used a lying spirit because he knew that Ahab will believe the lie rather than the truth. 1Kings 22:17-18, And he said, “I saw all Israel scattered on...

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Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

How did the crucifixion kill Jesus?

This question can be answered from two different perspectives. One would be a speculation regarding the literal cause of death by crucifixion and the other...

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Answer by Robert Woods

Is believing in Jesus' virgin birth a requirement for salvation?

Belief in the virgin birth isn't nearly as important as believing in the resurrection. Not only was the resurrection one of the most documented happenings in...

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