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Who are the biblical patriarchs?

March 31 2019

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Does marriage hinder your relationship with God?

March 31 2019

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

Who are the righteous in Matthew 9?

The question appears to be referring to Matthew 9:13 (where Jesus said that He had not come to call the righteous, but sinners). If anyone were, in fact,...

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

Should a Christian play video games?

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David, a MAJOR!!! KUDOS to you for listening and obeying God's Holy Spirit guidance in your 'devine experience' -and- obedience to His Word!!! --ANDY--

March 31 2019

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

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

The body of Jesus was missing from the tomb because He had been resurrected bodily (not just as a spirit or disembodied soul). Jesus Himself emphasized this...

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What does it mean that we are fearfully and wonderfully made?

March 31 2019

Question by William Cramer , Aviation

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

Why would his body be gone if it is our soul that transcends to heaven?

Matthew 28:1 - 20

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

What does it mean that we are fearfully and wonderfully made?

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[Psa 139:14] All That I Am I Owe To Thee All that I am I owe to Thee, Thy wisdom, Lord, has fashioned me; I give my Maker thankful praise, Whose wondrous...

March 31 2019

Question by leotha jones

Who are the righteous in Matthew 9?

Matthew 9:1 - 38

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

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

A Benjamite of this name is mentioned in the title of Psalm 7. "Cush was probably a follower of Saul, the head of his tribe, and had sought the friendship of...

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Comment by Jonathan Fritz

Is there proof in the Bible that Elijah was taken to heaven or another place?

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Read John 3:13 to find out where Elijah really is. These are the words of the Son, our Savior. Elijah was taken by the Almighty to a secret burial location,...

March 31 2019

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

What does the Bible say about hope?

The Hebrew word for hope signifies "to wait with expectation." When I think of hope in the Bible I think of, Romans 5:5, "Now hop does not disappoint,...

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

What did the term " the high places " mean in verse 33 of 2 Chronicles?

When Israel's children entered the land of Canaan, they were told to drive out all traces of idolatrous worship. The high places, we would think, belonged to...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the New World Order?

Nimrod tried to have one world government with the tower of Babel. God intervened and changed the languages of the people to divide them. The Catholic church...

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

Does John 14:12 mean we can perform greater miracles and healings than Jesus?

What are the greater deeds that Jesus speaks of, and how is this related to his going to the Father? It is clear from both John 7:39 and John 16:7 that the...

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

What is the baptism of/by/with fire?

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John goes on to elaborate on the process of getting the wheat ready for use. He changes from being washed to being taken to a threshing floor where wheat is...

March 31 2019

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

What is the baptism of/by/with fire?

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So, Matt 3:11, John telling the people that Jesus was coming and would baptize the people with the Holy Spirit AND fire boils down to a threat? A threat of...

March 31 2019

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

Where is heaven? What is the location of heaven?

The location of heaven is something about which many have asked. The Bible assumes heaven is a real place and mentions it often. In 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, the...

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What is a pagan? What is paganism?

March 30 2019

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

What can/should Christians do to reverse humanism in their respective nations? (1 Chronicles 12:32, Isaiah 59:19)?

We are all born in the natural fallen state as humans. John 16:21, "A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she...

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

Is it wrong to allow myself to doubt?

When I first got saved at an evangelistic crusade, I began going to different churches. As you may know, many churches have altar calls. I went forward...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

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Yes, definitely! Affirmation and patience go a long way. If one person brings up events from years ago or is constantly picking on the other's flaws or...

March 30 2019

Comment by n.l. pearson , bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

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you are most welcome! - the Word of God is so awesome and truly, i believe, the "knowledge above college" blessings. . .

March 30 2019

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

God never does anything by halves. When scripture says "By His stripes we are healed" I believe that it means healed physically, psychologically, emotionally...

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

Is freedom of speech a biblical concept?

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I don't know if "backing down" is the problem with "christians" exercising free speech. It's more of knowing when to speak up. I bet the people who were...

March 30 2019

Answer by George Hanson

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

I received a great deal of faith when I was baptized in the name of Jesus and received the Holy Spirit. I quit smoking on the spot, I was so amazed! God did...

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

If I believe in the trinity and that Jesus was crucified, buried and rose again is that enough to get into heaven?

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I agree with you James. And the "outward witness to others of salvation..." will only convince them until you stumble in word or deed in a way that they...

March 30 2019

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

If I believe in the trinity and that Jesus was crucified, buried and rose again is that enough to get into heaven?

Let us look at what the Apostles told everyone the must do to be saved, Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8. Believe- John 5:24, Mark 16:16, Acts...

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Comment by James Marstaller , Pastor of Cornerstone Gospel Church

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

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Kilian, Your use of the verse in Romans is key. There are two words in Greek for 'word': logos and rhema. Logos is Gen 1 through Rev 22 the written Word....

March 30 2019

Question by Ethan Richardson

Is it wrong to allow myself to doubt?

Recently I prayed and asked God to deepen my shallow faith. Soon after, I began experiencing waves of doubt. I've heard that doubts are kind of growing pains...

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

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

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Ok Tim, I don't know Hebrew, so I take wife to mean a spouse. Do you see what I mean about the way the comments about a contentious "wife" being dropped in...

March 30 2019

Comment by Thaddeus Irvine

What is Trinitarianism? Is Trinitarianism Biblical?

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"At the same time, we recognize that there are some genuine believers in Christ who do not hold to full Trinitarianism. While we reject modalism, we do not...

March 30 2019

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Who do the four servants represent in the parable of the servants in Luke 12?

March 29 2019

Answer by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

The entire humanity can be grouped into two sets viz (1) those lived in the BC Era and (2) those who have seen and heard Jesus Christ and those who have the...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I overcome my fear of the end of days?

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It depends on where you are. I am 78 years old, and the old age thing brings on more aches and pains. I am ready for that new sinless body that we will get...

March 29 2019

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

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

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My understanding is that the Hebrew word used in the verse could be translated as either "wife" or "woman". (Of the various translations of the verse on the...

March 29 2019

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How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

March 29 2019

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What are the times of the Gentiles?

March 29 2019

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

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

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Hi Tim, Remember, Delilah was nobody's WIFE. She was no more than a prostitute by biblical standards, so I don't think she should be used as an example of...

March 29 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How do I identify my spiritual gift?

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Spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit. When the gifts were being first poured out on the church, they often were accompanied by signs or by the laying...

March 28 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the gift of speaking in tongues?

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Yes, the "perfect" being spoken of is the Second Coming of Christ (so tongues do not "pass away" before that, although they certainly can be misused or...

March 28 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

How do I identify my spiritual gift?

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I totally disagree. It clearly states in the book of Acts. We are given these gifts today just as they were given by the Apostles. They had the same ability...

March 28 2019

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What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

March 28 2019