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What is spiritual maturity? How can I become more spiritually mature?

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What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?

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

June 19 2019

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

What are some examples of works, as in James, 2: 14-26?

I would say that the works that James is referring to would be actions taken in obedience to God's commandments, or for the benefit of others, that believers...

June 19 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What does Romans 11:32 mean, "For God has committed them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all"?

To me, the thought being expressed in this passage is that, although God selected Abraham and his descendants through Isaac and Jacob (that is, the nation of...

June 19 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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Another thing Jennifer, Not all policemen know the laws of their jurisdictions; most know less than you do, in fact. What matters is what THEY THINK the law...

June 19 2019

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

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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Jennifer, Physical discipline has unintended consequences. Discipline is supposed to teach, not punish. Teaching by striking is not good teaching, in my...

June 19 2019

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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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This has been the most helpful for me so far the last cpl of days after discovering that there was this debate between open theism and predestination ......

June 19 2019

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

What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?

Lust is any desire that is born of human flesh, which is controlled by our sinful human nature. This nature is manipulated and controlled by the evil forces...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?

One week before His death, Jesus cursed the fruitless fig tree to illustrate what was going to happen to the Jewish nation. In the Bible there are only two...

June 19 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?

What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust? "You’re In Trouble" {I found this sermon illustration online}: While my wife and I were shopping at...

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Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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I agree Nicky. I was always telling my kids to keep their hands to themselves and off of others. How could I then get angry when they disobeyed and hit them?...

June 19 2019

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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?

June 18 2019

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Should a Christian wear religious jewelry?

June 18 2019

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What is the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares?

June 18 2019

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What is the outer darkness in Matthew 22:13?

June 18 2019

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What is the Olivet Discourse?

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What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?

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How are we to submit to God?

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What is the meaning of those who were raised to life at Jesus death?

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Why wasn't Cain's punishment death?

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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?

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What is the next step for a new Christian?

June 18 2019

Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

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

Paul said in 1 Corinthians 6: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not...

June 18 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

How can I know what God's plan is?

Gods plan for our life is to do "His" will. We are created for a purpose not to do our will or our plan but the will of God who created us. Jesus is our...

June 18 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Which does the Bible say about trichotomy vs. dichotomy of man?

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We are born again in Ephesians 1:13. In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, (First Corinthians 15:1-4) in...

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Why was a father's blessing so highly valued in the Old Testament?

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Why was a burial place so important in the Bible?

June 18 2019

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

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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At least 11 people agree with you. I don't think the world got in the shape it's in because governments put a stop to parents using physical force to get...

June 18 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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U.S. law (federal or state) doesn't ban spanking, it bans abuse. Some policemen even had to explain that once to one of my siblings who called the cops:...

June 18 2019

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

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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The government doesn't ban spanking for the purpose of opposing scripture, or to stop christians from following the teachings of christianity. Abuse is why...

June 18 2019

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

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

I would find it difficult to generalize without knowing more about the individual's reasons for refusal of treatment. However, I think that it would be clear...

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

Does the Bible forbid having medical treatment to prolong a life?

I would say that human life and the human body are gifts from God of which believers are expected to be faithful stewards, just as with other resources that...

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Who was Cush and what had he done to David? (Psalm 7 title)

June 18 2019

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

Why the pointed reference to the original "five barley loaves" in John 6:13 when leftovers were collected?

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One interpretation that I have seen contends that the twelve baskets represented the future evangelizing of the twelve tribes of Israel (since the feeding of...

June 18 2019

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Why the pointed reference to the original "five barley loaves" in John 6:13 when leftovers were collected?

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What should we learn from the life of Elijah?

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?

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What was the Babylonian captivity/exile?

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What should we learn from the tribe of Reuben?

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What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?

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