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  1. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
  2. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  3. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  4. 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)?
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Comment by Angel karing

Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?

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Hello meluleki, May I please ask you a few questions in regards to your answers? #1 You state: In my view these are inferences rather than direct “thus says...

April 11 2017

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Why does God tell Joshua to remove his shoes in the holy ground?

April 11 2017

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Are the NIV and KJV not God's true word?

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Comment by DT Choi

What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?

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The word study on Isaiah 53:4 on KJV yield a different answer from other translations like Young's Literal Translation The study on the H2483 and H4341 would...

April 11 2017

Answer by A F

Did Paul's handkerchief heal sick people (Acts 19:11-12)?

No the handkerchief did NOT heal. The Spirit of God, who remained with Paul and all that identified with Paul, healed. God very poignantly pointed to Paul as...

April 11 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Efrem Solomon

Does the Bible teach us to combine our goods and means as did the early Christians in the Book of Acts did? How do we rightly apply such occurrences with modern day practices by Christians?

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"Come together in all things" like sharing belongings and opening each others homes to one another and partaking the same gospel preached through the...

April 11 2017

Answer by Anthony Worrall

When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?

The arms was tied down to the cross beam of the cross. The hands was nailed to the cross beam so that they couldn't pull their hands out. The rope took the...

April 11 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scarlett Holtz , Missionary to the Philippines and wherever He sends me.

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

Possessed or Not Possessed? Many believers have had an erroneous idea about Christians being possessed. And of course Hollywood's painted picture of demon...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?

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For more reference: http://www.preceptaustin.org/greek_quick_reference_guide The aorist active indicative can refer to a completed, past action, (not always)...

April 11 2017

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

Does the Bible teach us to combine our goods and means as did the early Christians in the Book of Acts did? How do we rightly apply such occurrences with modern day practices by Christians?

I would say that the Bible presents such communal ownership of goods and resources as a Christian ideal, which (according to Luke) the early church...

April 11 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?

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Your last line rather sums up much of my point: No one has righteousness of his own, but believers have the imputed righteousness of Christ. If a person...

April 11 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?

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Based on your understanding of Greek and the various different tenses, how would you render Romans 8:28-30 considering all the verbs are PAST TENSE? V. 29...

April 11 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

How can a person observe passover by oneself?

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Passover was part of the mosaic law of ordinances (Ex 12; Ex 23), which ended at the cross, and Christians are under no obligation to offer lambs in...

April 11 2017

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

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?

I would like to explain this verse by showing the contrasts between "What God does to bring us his salvation" and "What we do to receive that salvation". I...

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How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?

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How will you know if a prophet or prophetess is telling the truth?

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What occurred at the Council of Nicea?

April 11 2017

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

Did Paul's handkerchief heal sick people (Acts 19:11-12)?

The Bible records that not only did an object such as Paul's handkerchief have healing power, but that even Peter's shadow could heal people upon whom it...

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Question by Lawrie Yinka

How many children did Mary have?

John 2:12

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What is the Melchizedek priesthood?

April 11 2017

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

How was the woman who wiped Jesus' feet with her hair and tears forgiven without asking for it?

In my opinion, the woman's actions toward Jesus (specifically, the contrition that she expressed by the tears with which she moistened His feet) were her...

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What does it mean to be a slave to sin?

April 11 2017

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How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?

April 11 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?

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Oh Andy, I am a sinner just like everybody else. First John 1:8 But thank God He took all of my sins and nailed them to the cross and washed them away with...

April 11 2017

Comment by Angel karing

What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?

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Well said James, bless you

April 11 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

How can I know myself?

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Thanks Andy!

April 11 2017

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How can we prevent our young people from losing faith?

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Andy not sure that you will get this message. I have written a book entitled "The Physical Body, The Spiritual Body". The 2nd edition is better than the...

April 11 2017

Question by Tina Pratt

Does the Bible teach us to combine our goods and means as did the early Christians in the Book of Acts did? How do we rightly apply such occurrences with modern day practices by Christians?

My son is a new Christian that is very interested in becoming a teacher of the gospel. However, he believes that the church should come together in all thin...

Acts 2:1 - 47

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is marital infidelity so destructive?

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Unbelievers can and will be condemned by all those sins, but believers are given Christ's righteousness so can not be condemned. But we do reap what we sow...

April 11 2017

Question by Rollie de leon

Did Paul's handkerchief heal sick people (Acts 19:11-12)?

Acts 19:11 - 12

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

How can I know myself?

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A really well thought and...well written answer! --a vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--

April 10 2017

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

How can I know myself?

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JD, a long overdue --I just stumbled upon this question-- compliment for your really wise and bible strong answer! Yep, spending time reading, hearing,...

April 10 2017

Comment by Angel karing

What does science know that the Bible spoke of first?

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Great answers emo!

April 10 2017

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

Who can be saved?

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Kudos, my Brother! This is one of your better answers that I have happened to have read! A vote up and a hearty Kudos! --Andy--

April 10 2017

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

What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?

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Good answer, James! So, a vote up and a Kudos! Truly, living this life as a child of God; a Christian!...is for real and "It s the joy of our salvation to...

April 10 2017

Comment by Susan Jeavons

What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?

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You are quite welcome Kelli. Blessings!

April 10 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why should I not commit suicide?

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Committing suicide is sin. But for the believer all sin has been paid for. So even one who commits the sin can not be condemned because Jesus paid for all...

April 10 2017

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

Why can't I stop sinning?

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Great answer Michael Houdmann! And, a really good comment Daniel. You are correct: "All things are possible to the one who believes." --Andy--

April 10 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?

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We do receive salvation the moment we first believe. However, salvation is an 'already and not yet' reality. This is why some verses say we 'have been' saved...

April 10 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?

When Christ died, we died with Him. Yet we still live by faith in the Son of God Who gives us new life in Him. So we are already dead but our life is hidden...

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Answer by Tom Smith

When Jesus spoke about the conditions for divorce in Matthew 5:31-32, did this apply to just men, or to women, as well?

Divorce: You are going against God's Will if you (man or woman) divorce your wife or husband! Please read 1 Corinthians 7:10-11. Separation for the sake of...

April 10 2017 Follow Vote Up

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

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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The reason the Jews did not ‘gather under’ Him is because they did not believe He was their mother hen (Shepherd) but rather they saw Him as an imposter....

April 10 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?

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It is God through His holy spirit that works in us to work out what He has given us to do. We learn through the reading of His word and the spirit that lives...

April 10 2017

Answer by J Steele

Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?

Heaven isn't built on buildings, and people sitting in the pew. Salvation doesn't depend on singing hymns on Sunday morning. None of the disciples were saved...

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Vineyard?

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How can I experience true intimacy with God?

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What will we look like in heaven?

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What should we learn from the account of Samson and Delilah?

April 10 2017