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

How did the dead body of a man revive when it touched the bones of Elisha in his tomb?

I would say that this was a supernatural posthumous validation by God of Elisha's status as a true prophet, and particularly with regard to the prophecy that...

May 26 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Where did the demons go after they went into the pigs and caused them to jump to their death?

In my opinion, based on Jesus' words in Matthew 12:43-45 and Luke 11:24-26, the demons (as spirit beings) would have been released when the swine drowned,...

May 26 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What healing comes from Jesus’ wounds? (1 Peter 2:24)

May 26 2019

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

Should a Christian go to movies? Is watching a movie a sin?

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Well Sheri, I had the same thought at first and I still do. Life is put on stage in a movie, a song, and in other artful ways. If attending movies or...

May 26 2019

Question by Mogobo Kgomo

Where did the demons go after they went into the pigs and caused them to jump to their death?

The demons from the man begged Jesus Christ to be sent to the pigs. When the pigs fell off the cliff and died, where did the demons or evil spirits go? An...

Luke 8:31

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Answer by John Guttridge

What was God doing before He created the universe?

This is a rather dangerous question, because as soon as we consider what was "before" Creation, aggressive atheists will immediately come back with...

May 26 2019 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is being holy even possible, since only God is holy?

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Not until the church, especially elders and ministers, discontinue the misinformation of what it means to be a follower of the Christ Jesus, will there be a...

May 26 2019

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What should be different about a Christian marriage?

May 26 2019

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

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

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The time is very near. Time is short, that Old Satan is really upping his game. Stay close to God. We know all we need to know. One day we will understand it...

May 26 2019

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

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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Where in Old Testament scripture does it say that God sacrificed himself for the Jews' salvation? Faith in God in the O.T. and faith in the crucified Jesus...

May 26 2019

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

Is being holy even possible, since only God is holy?

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The question is "is [living] holy even possible?" You said it was a requirement but you didn't say if "being holy" was a possibility. The person asking the...

May 26 2019

Answer by John Guttridge

Was Mary Magdalene considered an apostle or a disciple?

If you remove all the possible sexist connotations from the evidence, looking purely at the facts, Mary was both a disciple AND an apostle. The term...

May 26 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

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As believers in Christ, I feel we are the temple of God. Nothing can destroy God's work. Like Christ we shall rise. It has happened and is happening every...

May 26 2019

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

In the Bible what are some symbols of divine judgment?

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Is the question asking about imagery or metaphors used in the Bible in speaking of the concept of divine judgment (such as in the verses cited in the...

May 25 2019

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

What would Jesus do if He had a parent who was facing his last days on earth?

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A beloved Pastor of mine once said, "Always do the thing that is love, then you can't go wrong!"

May 25 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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You are taking Hebrews 10:26 out of context. Hebrews was written to the Jewish converts. We all sin willfully. Sin is sin whether it is willful or not. And...

May 25 2019

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why did John the baptist send his disciples to Jesus to inquire about his Messiahship if he knew that Jesus was the coming Messiah?

John the Baptist, when he was conceived in his mother’s womb, was filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:15). He was stirred in the spirit when he heard the...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did gatekeepers do? (1 Chronicles 26:1)

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This chapter has much to say. The porters, 4000 (23:5), had a very important job, as you say Jack. Today we are the gatekeepers of the most important...

May 25 2019

Comment by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

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

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I can go to a local electrical store and buy a 'retro' radio. It looks old but has actually been made recently. Don't confuse the appearance of the earth...

May 25 2019

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

Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12)

In June of this year my wife Faye and I plan to celebrate our 45th anniversary of marriage. For the record, I'm not complaining I'm bragging... ON HER! She's...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12)

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Continuing, And even in the case of age, God didn't write the doctrine in indelible ink; Jacob wasn't the oldest, neither was Moses or David. Women are not...

May 25 2019

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What healing comes from Jesus’ wounds? (1 Peter 2:24)

May 25 2019

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How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?

May 25 2019

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

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

Just this one verse intrigued me (1 John 3:18) In the CEV (Contemporary English Version) it reads, “Children, you show love for others by truly helping them,...

May 25 2019 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12)

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Ok Tim, but he didn't ask about "submission," his question was about a wife's "obedience" to her husband, which isn't even talked about in scripture. To obey...

May 25 2019

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

What did gatekeepers do? (1 Chronicles 26:1)

“At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.” 1 Chronicles 26:18 used to be a trivia verse for me and the young people at the first good...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthea Smith

Does Satan attack our thoughts?

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Thankyou, Chris. This is of relevance to the breaking of generational curses. Satan does indeed discern weaknesses and vulnerabilities through observable...

May 25 2019

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

What did gatekeepers do? (1 Chronicles 26:1)

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Yes, I am sure He was there. He was there during the creation and even before! When we really see, we find that the whole Bible is His picture book. At first...

May 25 2019

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

What would Jesus do if He had a parent who was facing his last days on earth?

Personally I can relate on a very personal level to your painful feelings. Being torn by wanting to do what is right by your parents and having your own life...

May 25 2019 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Wofford

Is it a sin to receive communion without first going to confession?

We are told several things about communion, mostly from Jesus himself and Paul. Jesus says, "As oft as you do this, do this in remembrance of me." He doesn't...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Wofford

How do we seek the kingdom of God?

I think that to understand the Kingdom of God, or the identical Kingdom of Heaven, we must first define it. Heaven has existed eternally. The Eternal Kingdom...

May 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brian Daviau

In his lecture in Athens, Paul mentions "the object of your worship." (Acts 17:23) What are some of the objects of worship for people in our culture?

Some of the things worshiped in today's culture are completey harmless to us, but the Lord our God desires to be the only one worshiped. Our own families...

May 25 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Were the Founding Fathers of the United States Christians?

May 25 2019

Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

When we pray, are we asking God to change circumstances in our or someone else’s life?

When we pray, we are bringing requests before God. This is shown in the model prayer that Jesus taught to his disciples in Matt 6:9-13, and is also commanded...

May 24 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did gatekeepers do? (1 Chronicles 26:1)

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Yes, I think I could see Jesus right there at the beginning with Adam and Eve and especially with the cherubim. He probably said to one cherub, "Now, you...

May 24 2019

Answer by martin simpson

Can a Christian curse the enemy (Satan) when engaged in spiritual warfare?

Peace, love and truth to all those in Christ Jesus "NO GUILE" Many think that swearing/cursing/insulting is O.K., but don't realize they are actually cursing...

May 24 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gary Wofford

Is baptism required before a person can receive communion?

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We should always ask, like the Bereans, "Is this Biblical?" If we were to do this in everything, we would have a much deeper appreciation for the observances...

May 24 2019

Answer by Brian Daviau

Why does God continue to let me suffer physical attacks by a spirit after I have repented?

Just as Job was tested, we too will be. The Lords faith in you is so strong that he has no problem allowing the evil spirit to continue to attatch itsself to...

May 24 2019 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by martin simpson

"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"

Peace and truth be with all those in Christ Jesus The Sabbath and the first day "Christ Jesus' resurrection" are two different days, yea no one changed it....

May 24 2019 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When we pray, are we asking God to change circumstances in our or someone else’s life?

I'd say, first, that we should pray (as noted in the verse from the Lord's Prayer cited in the question) with a desire that God's will be done, and with a...

May 24 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jael bring Sisera milk instead of water?

In my opinion, she did this to lull Sisera into a false sense of security by showing him the hospitality normally extended to a guest, and, in fact, giving...

May 24 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why did Jael bring Sisera milk instead of water?

Judges 5:25

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Answer by Brian Daviau

Should a Christian continue to repent for sins committed after salvation?

Yes, I believe that once we were adopted into the family of God, his spirit is with us always. If you and your father are close and you do something that...

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