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What does the Bible say about favoritism?

June 29 2019

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Who were the Herodians?

June 29 2019

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Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

June 29 2019

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

Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?

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Speaking of great books, Shelley...one a bit more recent, although Jocephus is great. May I make a suggestion? Check out, "War, Peace, and Christianity"...

June 28 2019

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

Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?

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Great quote Emo! Thank you. Now if all of us would just do our duty!!

June 28 2019

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What was the 'image of Artemis' that fell down from heaven in Acts 19?

June 28 2019

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Who were the Philistines?

June 28 2019

Answer by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

Does God still give visions to people today? Should believers expect visions to be a part of their Christian experience?

My belief is that, "Yes!" God speaks to each believer in Jesus according to our faith in what He can do in our lives. Bible-loving believers who do not have...

June 28 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Why is Mark 16:9–20 omitted in some Bibles?

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The reason they do not like Jesus's last commands to the Apostles and are the last directions he gave them before ascending to Heaven. In Mark 16:15-16 he...

June 28 2019

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

Who was Methuselah in the Bible?

As indicated in the passage cited in the question, Methuselah (whose name means, "when he dies it will come") was one of the individuals in the "godly" line...

June 28 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Comment by Ben Jones Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Does the Bible support the need to have a marriage officially solemnized or officiated?

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My sister didn't see the need to have anyone officiate at her "wedding"; after all they were both "Christians" and were "in love" and they knew they would be...

June 28 2019

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

What are some good ways to memorize the Bible?

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Let's say you run into a lost person who claims that he hasn't sinned. You could counter with 1 John 1:8 and/or 1 John 1:10, but you wished you had memorized...

June 28 2019

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Does the Bible support the Catholic practice of a marriage annulment?

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Michael, An EXCELLENT answer. One thing you didn't memtion and I didn't even know existed in the Roman Catholic Church is the cost of an annulment. A former...

June 28 2019

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

How can I stop having negative thoughts? How can I overcome negative thinking?

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A dear brother in Christ (now with the Lord) had a major mental breakdown whilst a pastor; it was said he would never come home again. He believed God, and...

June 28 2019

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What are some good ways to memorize the Bible?

June 28 2019

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Who am I supposed to choose when put in a situation between my own child or my husband, who is not my son's biological father?

When my now-husband and I were courting, he asked me an interesting question that caught me off guard. "If something goes wrong, what do you put first:...

June 28 2019 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Judith Harding

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

If we do not remember our earthly lives, how would we ever grasp the depth and glory of what our Redeemer King did for us on the cross! When David's son by...

June 28 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Philip Wong , Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.

How did the meat-eating predators like venomous snakes/reptiles/amphibians, and sharp clawed, sharp-toothed dinosaurs/lions/crocodiles/sharks survive on vegetation when they were designed to eat meat?

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Thanks Aurel, you reminded me that in Genesis 3:14, God punished the serpent to "…crawl on its belly and eat dust all the days of his life…". In this case,...

June 28 2019

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

Of what did Jeremiah need to repent? (15:19)

First, see the big picture: Jeremiah—A Study 1 A Supplicant—for Preservation Jer. 15:15 2 Suffering—from Persecution Jer. 15:15 IN PRAYER (SUPPLICATION) WE’...

June 28 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jim Stevens

What is Old Testament theology?

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Excellent answer. Note how often the OT is quoted in the NT. As you pointed out, the division between the two was invented by man. The entire cannon is one.

June 27 2019

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Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?

June 27 2019

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Who were the early church fathers?

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Where is hell? What is the location of hell?

June 27 2019

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is the proper way to pray?

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Smith Wigglesworth was reputedly asked by a young Pastor how many hours he prayed every day: "I've never prayed more than 20 minutes" he replied. Then added,...

June 27 2019

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is Christian spirituality?

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What a great spiritual insight: We need to know and understand God is working with us. The only issue I'd pick up on is when we are told the spiritual man...

June 27 2019

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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I'm now 66 years old, and in Pentecostal Churches, dispensationalism was more assumed than taught. It never bothered me - and I never bothered it! The issue...

June 27 2019

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How can I overcome feelings of rejection?

June 27 2019

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Of what did Jeremiah need to repent? (15:19)

June 27 2019

Comment by George Emerson

Is it a sin in God’s eyes to refuse treatment for early stage cancer?

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I would refer you to these passages: Luke 8:43-48 and 2 Chronicles 16:12. These are just two examples where doctors were actually not God's will.

June 27 2019

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

How did the meat-eating predators like venomous snakes/reptiles/amphibians, and sharp clawed, sharp-toothed dinosaurs/lions/crocodiles/sharks survive on vegetation when they were designed to eat meat?

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Philip, I’m having difficulty imagining the God of love creating a world in which the lion was designed to feast on gazelles and the wolf to eat lambs and...

June 27 2019

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Why did God ask the Israelites to abstain from sexual relations in Exodus 19:15?

June 27 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is faith without works dead?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The gift is eternal life when we believe. Not...

June 27 2019

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Who am I supposed to choose when put in a situation between my own child or my husband, who is not my son's biological father?

I humbly submit that there are many unknown issues present in your post. That said it appears the number one duty to protect yourself or any children from...

June 27 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Was Jesus black?

I would just like to say to all who have struggled with battles involving race and skin color, that heartbreakingly race relations still hurt many, like...

June 27 2019 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Philip Wong , Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.

How did the meat-eating predators like venomous snakes/reptiles/amphibians, and sharp clawed, sharp-toothed dinosaurs/lions/crocodiles/sharks survive on vegetation when they were designed to eat meat?

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Thanks Aurel. Sorry about my belated reply. I still puzzle somehow why God equipped deadly venom, sharp teeth/claws and enormous speed & strength to them...

June 27 2019

Comment by James Gardner

How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?

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I grew up in the church and Christian schools, started praying around three and publicly devoted my life (different than becoming a Christian) to God at...

June 27 2019

Question by Lacy Lowery

Who am I supposed to choose when put in a situation between my own child or my husband, who is not my son's biological father?

Several issues have arisen between my son and my husband--who is not my son's father--to the point that our home has become broken. In the interest of person...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can I start dating (I am in the process of getting a divorce), or do I have to wait until the divorce is final?

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In either case it has nothing to do with salvation, but the chastening of the Lord. We still reap what we sow, but salvation is the gift of God. Romans 6:23....

June 27 2019

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

Who was Asherah?

Asherah (/ˈæʃərə/),[a] in ancient Semitic religion, is a mother goddess who appears in a number of ancient sources. She appears in Akkadian writings by the...

June 27 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Larry Wiseman , A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.

What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?

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Thanks for your kind words, Danny. Your theology is perfect, when Jesus forgives, he not only knows our past sins, he knows those in the future as well...and...

June 27 2019

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Was Jesus black?

June 27 2019

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What does it mean that God is eternal?

June 27 2019

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What are the different names of God and what do they mean?

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