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  1. If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
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Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

July 28 2018

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What is the difference between mercy and grace?

I look at grace and mercy as two sides of the same coin. I can't give you just the "heads" side without giving you the "tails" side as well. In the same way,...

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Are we predestined to know Christ?

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What is the difference between reading and studying the Bible?

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Why is it important to study eschatology?

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Does God expect us to have blind faith?

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Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?

July 27 2018

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Is there evidence that God answers prayer?

God has answered many prayers for me. My husband and were separated and I prayed for reconciliation. He did not seem to want to come home, even telling me to...

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July 27 2018

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

Do Christians have to believe in Creationism?

It is vitally important to believe in Biblical Creationism because it gives a firm foundation for the rest of the Bible. One cannot compromise on this and if...

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What happened at the Tower of Babel?

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Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

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How do I pray?

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What is the difference between God's "precepts" and "paths"?

July 27 2018

Answer by Michael Morgan , Child of God saved by Grace

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

Maybe my answer will be a bit simplistic, but I believe it is dead on. First, satan can not usurp God in any way. Next, I don’t find anywhere in the Word...

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Answer by Al Mark

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

Satan had become proud and arrogant and wanted praise which belonged only to God (Isa 14:13-14). He opposes God's purposes (Matt 16:23), but cannot destroy...

July 27 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John DiMura , Professional Musician

Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

Well you could look at it this way. Satan is a Liar and the father of lies as our Lord put it. The ultimate liar believes his own lies. It’s too late for the...

July 27 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anna beneElohim

What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?

As revealed by the Word of God, 'death' is being cut off from a relationship with one's father. Col 2:13; 2 Tim 1:10; Eph 2:1; Ro 6: …9For we know that since...

July 27 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What was Onan’s sin? (Genesis 38:8–10)

As I understand the customs of the time, when a married man died without having had children, his unmarried brother was obligated to marry his widow and have...

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What is the meaning of life?

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Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?

July 26 2018

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

Why doesn't God heal everyone?

In the 2,000 years since Christ’s ministry of healing, there have always been times when God has healed people with great frequency. We commonly refer to...

July 26 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What was Onan’s sin? (Genesis 38:8–10)

8 Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to raise up offspring for your brother.” 9 But On...

Genesis 38:8 - 10

July 26 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What year was Jesus Christ born?

I'm glad you asked. In answer to you question, we don't know, but we do know he was born in Bethlehem, lying in a manger, and came into the world, to save...

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

What does it mean when you keep on seeing repetitive numbers everywhere you go. For example 111, 222, 444 and 555. Any idea?

I would find it difficult to respond in any detail without knowing more about the context in which the numbers are seen. If the numbers can be selected or...

July 26 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Joseph stop at the threshing floor to burn sacrifice for seven days?

My understanding is that this period of time (called "Shiva" from the Hebrew word for "seven") is the second stage (of five) associated with the mourning of...

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Question by Marina Wiseman

Why did Joseph stop at the threshing floor to burn sacrifice for seven days?

Why did Joseph stop at the threshing floor of Atad to burn sacrifice for seven days?

Genesis 50:10

July 26 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to worship the Lord in spirit and truth?

The worship God our Father desires happens 24/7 and engages all our mind, will, emotions and body. Everything we think, say and do should bring honour and...

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What is narrative theology?

July 25 2018

Answer by Mary McDonald

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?

As far as Lot offering up his virgin daughters... First I believe Lot knew these two visiting men were different somehow, and possibly from all he knew of...

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Great Banquet?

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What is Pascal's Wager?

July 25 2018

Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

Why does Amos keep repeating 'for three sins . . . even for four' in chapters 1-2?

We don't have to get into numerology to understand this repeated statement in Amos. Amos is delivering an indictment from God against the (now divided)...

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Do Christians have the authority to command angels?

July 25 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why doesn't God heal everyone?

Often we ask - why people are not being healed today like back then during Christ and Apostles’ time. I have wondered that myself a few times and was tempted...

July 25 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Besselman

Who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Who was the author of Hebrews?

Although we will not know for sure on this side of eternity...I believe that the Epistle to the Hebrews was written by an associate of Paul (but not Paul...

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What is "The Secret"? What is the law of attraction?

July 24 2018

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

Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)

I would say that, even though Naomi followed the God of Israel (as indicated by Ruth 1:6), she wanted (out of genuine love and concern for her...

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

Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?

Jesus was true God, but He was also true man, and it was to His human side that Satan was appealing. Symbolically, Satan was tempting Jesus to use His power...

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

Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally?

Jesus himself confirmed that Old Testament miracles are to be taken literally. One of these miracles is very hard for many people to believe and take...

July 23 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)

15 “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.”

Ruth 1:15

July 23 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?

Since Jesus is God incarnate, and as he was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, what does James say God can't be tempted?

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Answer by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

The first part of this question Is Catholicism a false religion? My answer is YES! Catholicism is a term which refers to a body of belief and practices which...

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