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Answer by Marie Boggs

Why did Jeremiah keep preaching when no one was listening? (Jeremiah 7:22–27)

I believe God wanted Jeremiah to speak to the people so that there would be a record against them. And also because HE wanted to build Jeremiah's Faith in...

July 19 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gennipher S

How is God like "a hiding place" (Psalm 32:7)

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This is a question I found myself asking as well. For me, God is a hiding place from many things. He sometimes "hides" my eyes from seeing things or "hides"...

July 19 2019

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

Can people in heaven look down and see us?

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"As much as we might like the notion that we're being watched by our loved ones." Not me! I don't like to think that people I can see are watching me, and...

July 19 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is the war in heaven in Revelation 12 describing Satan's original fall or an end times angelic battle?

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I agree with Kenneth Heck. There is nothing in Rev 12 that suggests that Satan could not access the third heaven. I believe that God had previously permitted...

July 18 2019

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What does it mean that the dead know nothing?

July 18 2019

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

July 18 2019

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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How should Christians react to the death of evil people?

July 18 2019

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What is dispensational premillennialism / premillennial dispensationalism?

July 17 2019

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Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

July 17 2019

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

What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

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In Nathan's parable to King David, (2 Samuel 12:9), it says why have you despised the commandment of the Lord to do evil in His sight? David had murdered...

July 17 2019

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

What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

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I don't think that the woman "sold herself for pleasure." That I would say was prostitution. I don't think that the women in this period of time had much, if...

July 17 2019

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

What can we do if we find others in our church group who are pretend-believers or unfaithful?

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Amen, Sis. Wms.The high strung believer is as easily recognized as the high strung unbeliever if you listen to what they have to say. I'm no good at...

July 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when He promised an abundant life?

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To the Jews it was physical material blessings. To us it is spiritual blessings. It can also be material blessings. Jesus said, "If a man ask for bread will...

July 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How should Christians stand up for their faith in such an anti-Christian world?

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Been there done that. The other day we were about two miles from home and passed a vehicle parked across from as service station. There was a lady standing...

July 17 2019

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

What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

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"I gave the thy master's wives into thy bosom" doesn't exactly say "I gave you your master's wives for you to marry" in the language that I speak. It sounds...

July 17 2019

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

What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

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I think polygamy was a man's sinful idea. God made Eve as Adams helper. Abraham, the father of our faith, had more than one wife. Given to him by Sarai, to...

July 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about masturbation?

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Jesus said that to the Pharisees to show them they were sinners. Romans 3:23 All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:10 There is none...

July 17 2019

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

If a couple gets pregnant before marriage do they have to get married?

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Plus this: If I ever called my marriage to Faye a yoke I'd be sleeping in that cold den downstairs a few nights. "Honey how long have we been yoked...

July 17 2019

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

If a couple gets pregnant before marriage do they have to get married?

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I challenge anyone to find a reference to marriage in 2Cor 6, any verse in the whole chapter. The chapter is about Paul's ministry, a ministry of...

July 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How should Christians stand up for their faith in such an anti-Christian world?

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The best way to defend and keep the faith is to preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that...

July 17 2019

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

What does it mean that the dead know nothing?

"The dead know nothing" means they "know nothing" about the affairs of the living. If the (a) part of Eccl 9:5 is to be understood point blank literally,...

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What are the high places?

July 17 2019

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

What does the number 40 mean in the Old Testament?

I would say that the specific number of forty days in spying out the land was associated (as elsewhere in both the Old and New Testaments) with preparation...

July 17 2019 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tom Huntford

What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

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God gave plenty of specific instructions all along the way. In the Garden of Eden. At the end of the Flood. Those who provoked Him, He dealt with--such as...

July 17 2019

Comment by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

What can we do if we find others in our church group who are pretend-believers or unfaithful?

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My Brother Hickman, I completely understand where you are coming from. Our pastor has always said the church is a hospital and we are sick in our souls,...

July 17 2019

Answer by Jon Lucas

How should a Christian view gun control?

Regarding being in Law Enforcement, or the military: Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the Centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He...

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

What is the Holy See?

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Scripture does not say that organizations, such as the Holy See, Southern Baptist Convention, General Council of the Methodist Church, etc., cannot be...

July 17 2019

Question by Anonymous
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What does the number 40 mean in the Old Testament?

What is significant about the number 40 when we see it in scripture? Specifically here in Numbers 13:25.

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Comment by Jon Lucas

How should a Christian view gun control?

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Regarding being in Law Enforcement, or the military: Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the Centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He...

July 17 2019

Comment by Cassius D'Souza

What does the Bible say about masturbation?

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Even if the word is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, its ample clear that it's at par with adultery. Matthew 5:28 "But I say to you, That whosoever...

July 17 2019

Comment by Tim Higgins

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

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Excellent points made about translation problems. Language is very complex, as I learnt reaching Master's level in linguistics. There is so much more to be...

July 17 2019

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

When the Bible says, "I have many things to say and to judge of you but He who sent me is true/faithful." What and where is God's faithfulness?

"What and where is God's faithfulness?" The question I'm hearing is, "Is God faithful?" What does it mean for anyone to be spoken of as "faithful"? We want...

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

What is a Foursquare Church?

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Ezekiel, I can understand Jacob's view of the compilation of scripture. The examples you give are Old Testament and refer to the Torah. The Matthew 4:4 and...

July 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about sowing and reaping?

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Heaven is free gift to all believers. How we live after we have received the free gift, will determine our rewards or lack of rewards in heaven. And if we go...

July 17 2019

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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July 17 2019

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

Was Jesus black?

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We must remember that "father" Abraham, was Syrian. God made all people, all races, colors and nations. God looks at the heart. Maybe that is why we are told...

July 16 2019

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What is the symbolism of 42 boys being mauled by 2 bears when taunting Elisha?

July 16 2019

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How should Christians react to the death of evil people?

July 16 2019

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Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?

July 16 2019

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What sort of things should be in Christian wedding/marriage vows?

July 16 2019

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Did Jesus mean we should literally pluck out our eyes and cut off our hands in Matthew 5:29-30 and 18:8-9?

July 16 2019

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What should we learn from the life of Barnabas?

July 16 2019

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Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?

July 16 2019

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?

Onan was killed not because he spilled his seed on the ground. This is a Roman Catholic teaching and is unbiblical. Since there is no OT law that...

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