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

What does it mean to "know fully"? (1 Corinthians 13:12)

Context: 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it w...

1 Corinthians 13:12

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

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

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Revelation 22:18, "For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the...

October 12 2019

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

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

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One thing is certain. God tells us what we need to know. He does not tell us everything we want to know. That is where He leaves it up to us. Do we take Him...

October 12 2019

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What does the Bible say about oral sex?

October 12 2019

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What does the Bible say about oral sex?

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

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

Comment:
AMEN, Melanie! God looks for our faith! One day, any question we have will be answered! Until then, trust...God Bless!

October 12 2019

Comment by Patricia Robinson

Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?

Comment:
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (not angels) Philippians 4:19 ESV

October 12 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is progressive sanctification?

Comment:
To further explain what the bible says. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, (what Jesus did for us) through faith, (when we believe the gospel) (First...

October 12 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is progressive sanctification?

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As I read my answer, no, sanctification I not a requirement of salvation. We are declared righteous by God the second we believe. Romans 3:26. To declare, I...

October 12 2019

Comment by ken egan

Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?

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Steven I'm glad your response tackled the 430 year math problem. Here is a great explanation thats easy to understand. Thanks for bringing it up!...

October 12 2019

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Are there different levels of punishment in hell?

October 12 2019

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

What was this "mound"? (Ezekiel 16:24)

Ezekiel 16:24 23 “‘Woe! Woe to you, declares the Sovereign LORD. In addition to all your other wickedness, 24 you built a mound for yourself and made a lofty...

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Does "God hate shrimp"?

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How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?

October 11 2019

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

What was this "mound"? (Ezekiel 16:24)

Varying translations of this verse (as indicated on the website https://biblehub.com/ezekiel/16-24.htm) express the word rendered as "mound" in the above...

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

What was this "mound"? (Ezekiel 16:24)

Context: Ezekiel 16:23-24 23 “‘Woe! Woe to you, declares the Sovereign Lord. In addition to all your other wickedness, 24 you built a mound for yourself ...

Ezekiel 16:23 - 24

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

What is the Voice Bible translation?

My understanding is that The Voice Bible (which appeared in 2012) describes itself as a "dynamic equivalence" translation that intends to make Biblical texts...

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Who was the voice that was talking in Revelation 4:1-11?

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

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First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only. but for the sins of the whole world. John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up will...

October 11 2019

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Does the Bible really say that parents should have their rebellious children stoned?

October 10 2019

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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

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Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?

October 10 2019

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

Who was Simon of Cyrene?

The aforementioned Simon by Michael said he was a father of 2 sons. Mention of Simon's sons maybe shows that they were well-known Christian converts @ the...

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Is it wrong to have a relationship with a close relative?

October 10 2019

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What is Christianity and what do Christians believe?

October 10 2019

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What is the purpose of miracles?

October 10 2019

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What is a Christian view of 'A Course in Miracles'?

October 10 2019

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Why did Jesus perform miracles?

October 10 2019

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

What is Christianity and what do Christians believe?

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Perfect answer by Michael and fantastic commentary by my Brother-in-Christ, James Kraft! --ANDY--

October 10 2019

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

How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?

If I were in the questioner's situation, I would say that it might be necessary (as Jesus recommended in Matthew 18:15-17) for me to have a private...

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

Why did Job say creatures and the earth "teach" us? (Job 12:7–10)

In Job 12:7-12 Job appeals to all creation to testify that God does what He pleases. Job 12:7 they will teach you Job points to creation to show that God’s...

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

What does God/ the Bible say about widows dating after their spouse has died?

As Paul noted in 1 Corinthians 7:39-40, a widowed Christian spouse is free to remarry another Christian. To me, this clearly implies that dating by the...

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

Since Adam was created before Eve, does this mean a couple is incompatible if the woman is older than the man?

To me, if the fact that Adam was created before Eve was meant as an indication that it was not proper in God's eyes for a man to marry a woman who was older...

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What does the Bible say about soul ties?

October 10 2019

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Who was Apollos?

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I find it very encouraging to know about Appolos. It affirms that God can use anyone. Even though we may not know all the facts, God used him (Appolos) to...

October 10 2019

Comment by Billy P Eldred

How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?

Comment:
Tim, in the scripture you quoted, it seems to me that verse 7 describes the fall. That would be after the birth of Jesus and therefore after the fall of man....

October 10 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Can a Christian be a model? Is a modeling career something a Christian can consider?

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Let each one remain in the same calling In which he was called. Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it;(1Cor 7:20, 21). Was anyone...

October 10 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Can a Christian be a model? Is a modeling career something a Christian can consider?

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This answer was given by Mr Houdmann back in 2013. I read his answers, he is very knowledgeable about the scriptures. His answers are now much less...

October 10 2019

Comment by George A. GATES GATES

Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?

Comment:
Brent you have this correct. I see lots of people quoting different passages of scripture to deny modern-day apostles and prophets. Ephesians 4:13 makes it...

October 10 2019

Comment by Kas Davis

What is the definition of sin?

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Sin is not loving God enough to do what he wants us to do

October 10 2019

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

What does it mean that Jesus is the Lamb of God?

Isaiah 53:1-7, is the prophecy that foretold one that would be pierced and thus shedding blood as a sacrifice from God.Before that Genesis 22:1-22 tells...

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