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  1. What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2)
  2. Why should I want to live in the holy city, Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10)?
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  4. When did Peter and Andrew join Jesus as His disciples?
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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?

Lot was declared righteous because of his faith, not what He did. Romans 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he would have something to glory in, but...

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Why was God so evident in the Bible, and seems so hidden today?

November 05 2020

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

Should a church allow members to carry concealed weapons if it's not illegal in their state?

I will give the same answer as I did for the question about teaching weapon safety classes at church. It applies to this question as well. Yes. We need...

November 05 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

Should a church allow anyone, including a church member, to teach gun safety classes at the church?

Yes. We need responsible gun owners who are trained to handle the weapon properly. There is a commandment in Leviticus that translators/interpreters have a...

November 05 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What can or should we learn from Peter's boast in Matthew 26:33-35?

All who fear the Lord should take heed lest they suddenly fall, like Peter. 1 Corinthians 10:12 says, “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed...

November 04 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?

November 04 2020

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Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in heaven?

November 03 2020

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November 03 2020

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November 03 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Did one third of the angels fall with Lucifer?

The dragon was ejected out of paradise (Rev. 12:9), and he took with him 33% of the blessed messengers (Rev. 12:7, 9). They are discussed as "stars" in...

November 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does Romans 11:22 mean we can lose our salvation (be cut off from God)?

I would say that Paul is making the point that if God, despite his mercy and patience, had finally altered the unique, exclusive status of His own chosen...

November 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What good quality or qualities did the Bereans have in Acts 17:11 that so many churches name themselves after the Bereans?

To me, the answer to the question is basically contained in the verse from Acts cited in the question itself. We should not reject teachers or their...

November 03 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

What can or should we learn from Peter's boast in Matthew 26:33-35?

I'd say that we should learn from Peter to avoid conceited pride in our own abilities and to exercise humility in our attitudes and conduct with respect to...

November 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What can we learn from the life of Caiaphas?

Great question, David Lakes! Caiaphas utilized language fairly prophetic when he said that it was convenient for one man to expire for the individuals, and...

November 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What can or should we learn from Peter's boast in Matthew 26:33-35?

33 Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.” 34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster cro...

Matthew 26:33 - 35

November 03 2020 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What good quality or qualities did the Bereans have in Acts 17:11 that so many churches name themselves after the Bereans?

KJV These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether ...

Acts 17:11

November 03 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should a church allow anyone, including a church member, to teach gun safety classes at the church?

A timely inquiry during perilous times and I humbly submit for your consideration that it would be a very wise action. Adding that any such instruction be...

November 03 2020 5 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should a church allow members to carry concealed weapons if it's not illegal in their state?

I humbly submit for your consideration a simple question: Could you, a MORAL AMBASSADOR of God's kingdom, idly permit a murderer or group to go about their...

November 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?

My opinion is that there is no act or concept which is in conjunction with today's concept of marriage. In biblical times, relationships were arranged for...

November 03 2020 1 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why is it so important that "Jesus wept"?

Notwithstanding carrying on with an ideal life, remaining before a burial chamber, Jesus cried. For individuals, it shows that it is alright to lament, to...

November 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why does the beast seem to have a "fatal wound" that "had been healed"? (Rv 13:3)

Whatever “his deadly wound” that “was healed” was, seemingly the villainous devil will miraculously restore Antichrist to life in imitation of the...

November 02 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How can I tell if God has given me the gift of interpreting tongues?

My understanding of the gifts of speaking or interpreting tongues, as well as determining if a person has been granted either of those gifts, relates only to...

November 02 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by lynn Sander

How should Christians view the Black Lives Matter movement?

NO ONE should be made to feel less or to apologize for the color of their skin or their race...black, white or otherwise. To do so would mean God made a...

November 02 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is an example of anointing of the sick?

Although a detailed account is not given, Mark 6:13 indicates that, after Jesus had sent the apostles out two by two to various villages to preach...

November 02 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is meant by the "last hour"? (1 John 2:18)

To me, it would be clear that, by the phrase "the last hour", John intended to indicate the approach of the close of the present age or the end of the world,...

November 02 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

Why does the beast seem to have a "fatal wound" that "had been healed"? (Rv 13:3)

I would say that the reference is to Jesus having inflicted a mortal wound to Satan (fulfilling the prophecy of Genesis 3:15) through His resurrection, but...

November 02 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why does the beast seem to have a "fatal wound" that "had been healed"? (Rv 13:3)

Revelation 13 New International Version (NIV) The Beast out of the Sea 13 The dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the ...

November 02 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Should a church allow anyone, including a church member, to teach gun safety classes at the church?

Yes, I know of a church in Wisconsin that allows it and even encourages it. It is for the safety of the other members of the church to defend against violent...

November 02 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Should a church allow members to carry concealed weapons if it's not illegal in their state?

Yes, I know of a church in Wisconsin that allows it. It is for the safety of the other members of the church to defend against violent attackers with weapons...

November 02 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is meant by the "last hour"? (1 John 2:18)

18 Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it i...

November 02 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?

Matthew 7:21-23 Many will come before me on that day and call me Lord, and tell me about all there good works. But, they never did the will of my Father in...

November 02 2020 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is it a sin to share copyrighted material (music, movies, software) on the internet?

November 02 2020

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

What is an example of a venial sin in the Bible?

Although humans regard some types of sin as being of a less heinous or egregious nature, or as having less spiritual significance, than others (which, to me,...

November 02 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

If I intentionally sin, is it a sign that I am not saved?

Salvation through faith in Christ indwells the believer with the Holy Spirit, thus beginning the process of sanctification, or the Spirit's work of steadily...

November 02 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Will a Temple be built during the Millennial Kingdom?

November 01 2020

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Will there be an end times temple in Jerusalem?

November 01 2020

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

What is an example of mortal sin in the Bible?

Although humans regard some types of sin as being of a less heinous or egregious nature, or as having less spiritual significance, than others (which, to me,...

November 01 2020 Follow Vote Up

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November 01 2020

Answer by Donna Williams

Is it ok to use part of my tithe to invest in my business if I plan to add a fifth to my tithe later, after my business flourishes?

In response to your question, the answer is no. The Holy Spirit is the One who teaches us through the Scripture to put God first. Putting God first is the...

November 01 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

Why is it so important that "Jesus wept"?

Jesus wept because Mary, Martha and Lazarus were dear friends of his, and likely also his cousins. When Jesus hears the news that Lazarus is sick and dying,...

November 01 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What should we learn from the account of Daniel in the lion's den?

God delivered Daniel from the power of the lions; or "from the hand" of them; from their destroying paws, and devouring jaws. Paul said, " I was rescued from...

November 01 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What should we learn from the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?

God does not promise to keep us free from trouble, but that He will be with us in trouble. How do you like the hymn, "The Blood Washed Pilgrim" by Russell...

November 01 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What could Psalm 143 teach us about disappointment/depression/defeat?

To my knowledge, David wrote Psalm 143 at a time when he was fleeing from the rebellion of his son Absalom, who had been joined in his uprising against David...

November 01 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

How important is sleep in the Christian life?

Although sleep can have negative associations with laziness or inaction (as in passages such as Proverbs 19:15 or Proverbs 20:13), it is also a vital benefit...

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After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?

November 01 2020

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

Why is it so important that "Jesus wept"?

Strictly speaking, there would have been no reason for Jesus to have wept, since He knew that He was going to raise Lazarus from the dead. But I believe that...

November 01 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?

John 14:27 (ESV) Rev. 19:11 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) Romans 8:38-39 Ephesians 6:10-20 Peace – Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) Confidence – 2 Timothy 1:7 Joy – Psalm 94:19 Trust –...

November 01 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Who was Nero?

Although Nero is not mentioned by name in the Bible, he’s the emperor to whom Paul appealed for trial in the Roman Empire’s supreme court: as Michael said,...

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