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

Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

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Much of the Old Testament does not contain the story of our salvation and is indeed an historic account. Does much of that history matter to our salvation? I...

March 13 2019

Question by Oswald J. Varas , Retired human, LORD's servant with an AK-47 and a big smile.

What does God think about the SCR (Social Corporative Responsability)?

I have been working in a national company, called St. Mary the Greatest, which has ties to the Pope. The SCR is a subject which is very conflictive nowadays,...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

When we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:3-4 God forgives us all trespasses. Romans 4:6-8 He imputes His righteousness to us, and will no more impute...

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Answer by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

The Bible is not meant to be a history book, except the history that matters...man's creation as perfect, man's fall into sin, God's redemption plan through...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God hate divorce?

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God instituted the family before the church. Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church. The body of believers. After almost 60 years of marriage,...

March 13 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?

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The Jews who were there on the day of Pentecost were pricked in their hearts. They realized they had crucified the Son of God. They we terrified. Acts 2:37...

March 13 2019

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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

March 13 2019

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

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

I would say, first, that God's righteousness, or holiness, is utterly complete and total, to the point where anything with even the slightest corruption or...

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Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

March 12 2019

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

What is the significance of sending thunder and rain during wheat harvest? (12:17)

As I understand it, the wheat harvest season in Israel was not normally characterized by rain. Rain occurred during the planting season, as an aid to the...

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Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

What is the true gospel?

The Biblical Gospel as given by the Apostles, Hear- Romans10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8. Believe- John 5:24, Acts 16:31-33, Acts 18:8. Confess- 1John 4:15,...

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Answer by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?

Let me give you a radical answer! I attend a Baptist church. My church teaches about Jesus and His Ministry which is "salt and peppered" with Miracles but...

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Comment by Dinganie Soko

Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

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It’s interesting that none of the pro-rapture writers have made reference to Matthew 24 here. My reading of Matthew 24:31 (and 39-41) gives the impression...

March 12 2019

Comment by Gary Murzyn , Retired air traffic controller.

Can a true Christian sin habitually?

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Jim...your response was excellent. I struggle with particular sins and have taken steps to deal with them. Your response actually empowered me to keep...

March 12 2019

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

What does the Bible say about rape?

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I love the Dictionary of Bible Themes which I checked out from my public library. It has this entry under "RAPE." "Rape is the sexual violation of an...

March 12 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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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 whom also AFTER ye...

March 12 2019

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

In what sense do humans rule over creation? (Psalm 8:6–8)

I would say that, although God is superior to humans in every respect, He created humans (whom, unlike any other earthly life form, He made in His image...

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

March 12 2019

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Is it biblical for a church to seek 501(c)(3) incorporation?

March 12 2019

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What does God say about sexual orientation?

March 12 2019

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

Why did God select 'Hazael' (an official of King Benhadad) and anoint him through the prophet Elijah as a king of Syria in spite of the horrible acts he did to the people of Israel?

Despite the fact that Israel was God's chosen nation, it repeatedly engaged in disobedience and idolatry from the very beginning of its occupancy of Canaan...

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Comment by Subrata Dutta , Employee ,Education Deptt. Govt. Sponsored.

Why did God select 'Hazael' (an official of King Benhadad) and anoint him through the prophet Elijah as a king of Syria in spite of the horrible acts he did to the people of Israel?

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I mean being a lovable clan, why would God select or anoint Hazael to destroy and do evil deeds to his own people, Israel? And also from the hand of a...

March 12 2019

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What is the significance of the folded napkin in Christ's tomb after the resurrection?

March 12 2019

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

What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of Egypt?

My opinion of the meaning and purpose of the Ten Plagues follows: Plague according to NAVE (Nave’s Topical Bible) can be seen as a judgment on the...

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

What does it mean to be wrathful?

Being wrathful is shown by an infuriated sinful nature and thus is simply inexcusable (Genesis 4:5; 49:7; Proverbs 19:19; Job 5:2; Luke 4:28; Galatians 5:20;...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How many years were between Adam and Eve, and Noah?

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If your grandfather had your father at 25 and your father had you at 25, then your grandfather would be born 110 years ago. It all depends on when they had...

March 12 2019

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

What does it mean to be immoral?

Great question, Ernest! Sexual Sin Is Ultimately Deadly (Proverbs 7:1-27) The IMMORAL man tempts himself (Proverbs 7:6-9). The IMMORAL man is tempted by the...

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Comment by Jeff Swenson Swenson

How many years were between Adam and Eve, and Noah?

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If your father had you at 80 and your grand father had your father at 80 then yes your grand father was born 220 years ago, but it would also be dependent on...

March 12 2019

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

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11) 10 My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart. 11 God is a righteous judge ...

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What does it mean to be a prophet today?

March 12 2019

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

What does the Bible say about laying of hands?

This "formed at an early period a part of the ceremony observed on the appointment and consecration of persons to high and holy undertakings;" (and in the...

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Answer by Dr Dimento , Bible Teacher, Home Ministry

Did Adam and Eve have children before the fall?

The bible is clear that Adam and Eve were commanded to be fruitful and multiply to fill the earth. However, the conception of Cain/Abel occurred outside the...

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Answer by Matt Horton

Why did Jesus command people to not tell others of the miracles He performed?

I haven’t heard Christians asking for miracles not to be performed...I believe they should. I also believe that to grow one’s faith, that all things shouldn’...

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

What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?

Peter made some serious mistakes. To begin with, he lacked humility himself. He was sure his brother would sin against him, but not he against his brother!...

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Why were the men mentioned in 1 Samuel 21:5 considered holy since they had been kept from women?

March 12 2019

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What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?

March 12 2019

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

How is "blood" symbolized in the Bible?

Genesis 4:10 The LORD said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground. Hebrews 12:24 to Jesus the mediator of a ne...

March 12 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Steven Noyourbuisnesd

Is cyber sex / phone sex a sin?

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Nowhere in the bible does it definitively call masturbation a sin. In my opinion your perspective has no factual backing.

March 12 2019

Comment by Steven Noyourbuisnesd

Is cyber sex / phone sex a sin?

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No, I don't follow your prospective. If I'm allowing my girl 13000 miles away to help me crush my lust, and my lust is for her, then how is it detrimental?...

March 12 2019

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

What are some good proverbs for addressing dependability?

From gotquestions: Dependability in a person will prevent that person from being a gossip: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a...

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

What is the meaning of dew?

Dew is a source of great fertility (Genesis 27:28; Deuteronomy 33:13; Zechariah 8:12), and its withdrawal is regarded as a curse from God (2 Samuel 1:21; 1...

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

How did power and the Spirit of the Lord fill Micah? (Micah 3:8)

Micah 3:8 New International Version (NIV) 8 But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might, to de...

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

Why did the Israelites refuse to sing about Zion? (Psalm 137:4)

Psalm 137 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 137 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. 2 There on the poplars w...

Psalms 137:1 - 4

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