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  1. Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3
  2. "Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"
  3. Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6
  4. Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
  5. Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?
  6. What is the point of each word picture in Psalm 36:5-9?
  7. Did King David rape Bathsheba?
  8. Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
  9. Did God prevent Eli's sons from listening in 1 Samuel 2:25?
  10. Why did God open up the path through the Red Sea at night instead of day?


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Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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Is God's love conditional or unconditional?

December 18 2014

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How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?

The geologic time scale is a manmade construct set at odds with a young earth fact. The earth was made in 6 days according to Genesis. The author, maybe...

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Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?

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What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?

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Did God "create evil" when He created the Tree of the knowledge of good and evil?

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Answer by Pastor John D'Orazio , Pastor and Teacher of a New Church Plant in Toronto

Should a Christian's give an invitation to their church to a satanist?

It depends on the motive of the Satanist. Are they searching for truth? I would not advise anyone to invite a Satanist, or anyone who is against Christ, to a...

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Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?

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Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

What did Paul mean when he said; "I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord"?

By this statement, there is first of all a very strong lesson of having to weigh between the earthly influence that may be and our spiritual well being...

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Why did the angel send Joseph to Egypt?

Matthew 2:13 - 14

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What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?

Many years ago as a new Christian, I found myself in this very situation with my beloved husband even threatening me with divorce because I had become a...

December 18 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mari , Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon

If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?"

True, Jesus called the Father "my God" and by extension also "our God". Calling him so, does not negate the fact that Jesus is also God. Verses that prove...

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Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

December 17 2014

Answer by Matthew Beerman

What does it mean to glorify God?

The Shorter Chatechism asks the question: What is the chief end of man? The answer given is "To glorify God and enjoy Him forever." We were made for this...

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Answer by James R

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

Matthew 12:40 tells us exactly what Jesus knew would happen to him between death and resurrection. The sign of Jonah, for the unbelieving generation was his...

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Answer by Damith Attanayake

What is Abraham's bosom?

Abraham's bosom is the place Old Testament saints were held before jesus' death (Not sinners). When Jesus descended and defeated Satan, Col 2:15, he freed...

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Are doing good works required for salvation?

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What is sanctification? What is the definition of Christian sanctification?

Sanctification is the process of being set apart for God's work and being conformed to the image of Christ. It is God working in a believer to produce more...

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Answer by Steve Shearer

Does God know the future?

In a sense, the marking of time is irrelevant to God because He transcends it. Because of our finite minds, we can only grasp the concept of God’s timeless...

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What was the principle behind the offering of first fruits?

It's very helpful to have a study Bible. I use two different ones, both written by John MacArthur, whom I quote here: "Firstfruits symbolized the...

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Answer by Al Mari , Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon

How is it that Moses saw God face to face as a man speaks with his friend when John 1:18 says, "No one has ever seen God at anytime"?

To answer this question, we need to understand the difference in the identity of the actual Divine Beings identified in the Bible. The God of the Old...

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Who is responsible for poverty and riches in this world?

GOD, or Satan? Both?

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What does it mean to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind?

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What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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Answer by Al Mari , Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon

Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

Verses quoted already by members in the forum were descriptions by others about Jesus being God, Alpha Omega, Messiah and Son of God, etc... However, these...

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Is papal infallibility Biblical?

Popes are not mentioned in the Bible. At all. Therefore it is not possible to have Biblical support for the doctrine of Papal infallibility. There is...

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Why did Elijah kill the prophets of Baal?

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Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth?

December 17 2014

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Why did Elijah kill the prophets of Baal?

The intention of Elijah is to save the people of God and turn them back from worshiping false gods. In 1 King 19:4 he is trying to compare himself with his...

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What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?

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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

Because they fly though the air straighter.

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Is monergism or synergism correct?

Neither view is correct, as most often defined by man. They are not usually strict premises of themselves [such as God alone saves vs. Man contributes,] but...

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Where is Jesus alluded to or mentioned in Genesis?

The very first place where Jesus was alluded to in Genesis is the very first prophecy in the Bible, GENESIS 3:15- "and I will put enmity between thee and the...

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What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?

As usual, the posted answers do a much better job than I could of giving Biblical answers to this question. I just wanted to add something that I think needs...

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What does 1 Cor 1:26 mean when it says that not many of those who were called were wise, mighty, or noble?

Does this mean that to be born again, one has to have been [literally] foolish, weak and a commoner? If yes, why? If no, why?

1 Corinthians 1:26

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What happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

December 16 2014

Answer by Pastor John D'Orazio , Pastor and Teacher of a New Church Plant in Toronto

Is divorce allowed in the Bible?

Divorce was given by God and Moses as a solution to what the bible calls "putting away". Mal.2:16says "I hate divorce" in most translations. But the KJV got...

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Answer by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

Why did Elijah kill the prophets of Baal?

In Deuteronomy 18:20-22, we see that the penalty for being a false prophet to Israel was death. This included speaking for God when He had not directed one...

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What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?

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What is prayer walking? Is it Biblical to go on a prayer walk?

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What is the spiritual formation movement?

The spiritual formation movement is very popular today. It is, however, in many ways a move away from the truth of God's Word to a mystical form of...

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Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?

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