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  3. Would I have to submit to my husband if he didn't love me as Christ loved the church?
  4. How would the returning exiles do away with idolatry which had been practiced for centuries (Ezekiel 11:18-20)?
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Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Does God expect all of us to have children?

I believe God gives us his answer in Exodus 20:5-6 “...I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third...

October 20 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Edward Sinclair

What does the Bible mean when it says; "touch not my anointed ones"?

It is my belief that once we are filled with the Holy Spirit of promise that we become anointed. (Luke4:18)(John 14:16) That the anointed word of God abides...

October 20 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lin Taft

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

I'm a disciple. Have you ever felt dry and 'out of it'? I have, and it's usually a result of me not praying, not studying the word, not listening to the Holy...

October 20 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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Since Rev 17 clearly discriminates between Mystery Babylon and the 10-horned beast, Babylon can't be a basis for the beast. The lion, bear and leopard...

October 20 2018

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Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?

October 20 2018

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Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?

October 20 2018

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What is eternal death?

October 20 2018

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

How young is too young to be in a romantic relationship?

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James, I applaud your fidelity and devotion to your marriage. Too bad you are the exception rather than the rule. I work in a retirement community church as...

October 20 2018

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

If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes?

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Marriage is a legal condition and not a religious one. The requirement for "becoming one flesh" is the act of intercourse, at least I could not find any...

October 20 2018

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Thank you Cindy! That is helpful although I think I may still be missing the argument then... Is MacArthur saying that Jesus’ argument is ‘hey, I am a god...

October 20 2018

Comment by Danny Payne

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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FYI, the NIV translation even changed the word from mountains to hills to fit this teaching. The actual translation is mountains, not hills as in the 7 hills...

October 20 2018

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?

How do humans even know there is a word called sin, and what that word means? The way we know is because the Bible says there is. Genesis 4:6-7), God uses...

October 20 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Payne

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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I see what you mean, and had thought about Egypt ruling over the people, and not the land. You can take a stand that the Lord's importance was more with His...

October 20 2018

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Where in the Bible does it say that Satan targets new Christians?

A great question in our time of epidemic nonsensical confusion and I humbly submit the parable of the sower found in Matthew for your consideration. (Matthew...

October 20 2018 Follow Vote Up

Question by Gregory Jones

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

About 3 years ago I was spiritually healed.

Isaiah 53:5

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why was Jesus in the tomb for three days? Matthew 28:1-10

The Bible doesn’t say anywhere that Jesus was in the tomb “three days and three nights.” Jesus told the disciples that the Son of Man will “be three days and...

October 20 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?

Revelation 6 begins with the vision of The 4 Horsemen of The Apocalypse. These symbols represent forms of spiritual warfare which the Christian Church is...

October 20 2018 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did Caleb ask for land if his tribe (Judah) had already received land? (14:12)

October 19 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Idolatry has several meanings in scripture. Paul said coveting is idolatry. But, the worst form of idolatry is believing in any thing else to save us than...

October 19 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Gerritt, I'm going to quote from the MacArthur Study Bible (a really good resource with a ton of footnotes): "Jesus' argument is that this psalm proves that...

October 19 2018

Comment by Graham Ries

Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?

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It really saddens me when people say things like, "Oh I think we give the devil too much credit!" They then go on to say that the reason that they sinned or...

October 19 2018

Comment by Bren Stewart

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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If it were wrong to live in nice houses why then was King Solomon given so much positive notice in scripture regarding his luxurious palace? Did Jesus...

October 19 2018

Comment by Cheryl Loraditch , Child of the Most High Elohim

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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The same as the Brit chadasha. He is Yahuah he changes not.

October 19 2018

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

To properly understand this concept you must first properly define idol. This is not something that I have seen done in the institutional church at all. The...

October 19 2018 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?

To understand what is real you have to dig a little bit. You also have to be willing to find that what you have been taught in the past might be more than a...

October 19 2018 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?

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Then there is no first stage of the second coming coinciding with the commencement of the Millennium and a second stage of the second coming towards the end...

October 19 2018

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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I still have no idea how any of this relates to Jesus’ use of Psam 82 in the context of John 10??? Can someone help me?

October 19 2018

Comment by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Does the pastor of the church receive all the tithes?

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I don't understand why your comment is only a direct quote of the final two paragraphs I wrote except in reverse order. Is there something you wish to add?...

October 19 2018

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Why was Jesus Crucified outside of the city gate?

October 18 2018

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

What does the Bible say about church discipline / excommunication?

I am submitting an answer to the question "What is church discipline?" which has been merged (inappropriately in my opinion) with another question about...

October 18 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Cindy, God chose the nation of Israel to be an example of God's character for the whole world to see, so they would seek him and find him. God shows us the...

October 18 2018

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

Why did Jesus tell His disciples to take nothing on the journey?

I would say that Jesus gave this instruction to them for three reasons: 1) to increase their faith in God's provision for them, as well as their reliance on...

October 18 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?

God decided what sin was by giving us his moral law. Jesus further explained this law in detail to include sins of "thought, word, and deed", "sins of...

October 18 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Den Path

Does the pastor of the church receive all the tithes?

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We have looked at this law from the Old Covenant perspective. Under the New Covenant the law still applies but takes on a different form. As we mature and...

October 18 2018

Answer by Charles Crabtree

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

The parables of hidden treasure and the pearl of great price are different but similar in that both the treasure and pearls are both Christens. The treasure...

October 18 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?

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I agree with Mr Houdmann. "IF" you could somehow know what the LORD would do in a certain situation, how would you be certain you were certain? You cite the...

October 18 2018

Comment by andrew kameya

When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?

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In several near death experiences, they say that the wounds were in his hands. That is good enough for me - and since it really does not matter. It does not...

October 18 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Grant, The prodigal son was already a member of God's family when he strayed. Could you provide me a verse that says we are "all God's children" prior to...

October 18 2018

Comment by Iliani Tuikenatabua , Avionics Engineer at Fiji Airways.

Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?

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The 10 Commandments were written on stone by the very finger of God and is eternal therefore it was placed inside the Ark. But the Law of Moses was written...

October 18 2018

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

Is the Bible relevant for today?

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ABSOLUTELY, AMEN, TRUTH IS ALWAYS UNDENIABLY RELEVANT! The world needs TRUTH like it never has before!!

October 18 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that the Lord is my Shepherd?

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The good news. John 6:39 Jesus has never lost one. Second Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God is sure, having this seal, (the Holy Spirit) The...

October 18 2018

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?

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Good question! First of all, you must tell Jesus that you're a sinner, confess/repent of all thy sins, and invite him in you heart. Plus he'll not only...

October 18 2018

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?

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I agree that there are no two separate ways unto righteousness— We look back to the cross and the Old Testament believers looked forward to the cross. The...

October 18 2018

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Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?

October 18 2018