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  1. What are the commandments of God mentioned in Rev. 12:17?
  2. How will the body resurrect after cremation?
  3. Would I have to submit to my husband if he didn't love me as Christ loved the church?
  4. Was the sin of Sodom selfishness rather than homosexuality (Ezekiel 16:49)?
  5. How would the returning exiles do away with idolatry which had been practiced for centuries (Ezekiel 11:18-20)?
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Award for Pattyann Oloughlin , I'M Blessed to be a Child Of God.Mother of 3 Boys,loving sis

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What does God mean by a broken and contrite heart?

July 25 2018

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What is Pascal's Wager?

July 25 2018

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

Why does Amos keep repeating 'for three sins . . . even for four' in chapters 1-2?

We don't have to get into numerology to understand this repeated statement in Amos. Amos is delivering an indictment from God against the (now divided)...

July 25 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do Christians have the authority to command angels?

July 25 2018

Comment by Rich Hazeltine

What does the Bible say about liturgy? Should a Christian participate in liturgical worship?

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Could it be that 1 Cor. 14 is about liturgy. Paul seems to understand the activities of the assembly and to condone them. He charges them to do everything in...

July 25 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why doesn't God heal everyone?

Often we ask - why people are not being healed today like back then during Christ and Apostles’ time. I have wondered that myself a few times and was tempted...

July 25 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)

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Thank you! I appreciate that, and I've corrected it. (The Bible that I was reading from had Judges at the top of the page, since the page that had those...

July 24 2018

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

Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)

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I get your gist, but your references, Judges 1:6 and Judges 1:8-9, I think would be Ruth 1:6 and Ruth 1:8-9, would they not?

July 24 2018

Comment by Mark Deduke

Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?

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Well put and correct

July 24 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does the Bible define a good Christian family?

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If we did what the bible says, there would be no divorce. It says, wives respect and obey your husbands, and husbands love your wives as Christ loves the...

July 24 2018

Answer by Ed Besselman

Who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Who was the author of Hebrews?

Although we will not know for sure on this side of eternity...I believe that the Epistle to the Hebrews was written by an associate of Paul (but not Paul...

July 24 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is "The Secret"? What is the law of attraction?

July 24 2018

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

Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)

I would say that, even though Naomi followed the God of Israel (as indicated by Ruth 1:6), she wanted (out of genuine love and concern for her...

July 24 2018 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?

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I do find it interesting that the Hebrew literally reads ‘Sea of Reeds’, yet we can interpret that away into something different. The text is either inspired...

July 24 2018

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

Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?

Jesus was true God, but He was also true man, and it was to His human side that Satan was appealing. Symbolically, Satan was tempting Jesus to use His power...

July 24 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally?

Jesus himself confirmed that Old Testament miracles are to be taken literally. One of these miracles is very hard for many people to believe and take...

July 23 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by kel gens

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

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Please note that “Jesus Christ” is not a lexical definition of logos

July 23 2018

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

Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)

15 “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.”

Ruth 1:15

July 23 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by David Grant

Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?

Since Jesus is God incarnate, and as he was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, what does James say God can't be tempted?

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

What is the meaning of recompense?

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AMEN, AMEN,AMEN!!! It is complete! Christ HAS paid for all our sins!!! It is FINISHED!!! His Most GRACIOUS GIFT!!! Accept his love!!

July 23 2018

Answer by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

The first part of this question Is Catholicism a false religion? My answer is YES! Catholicism is a term which refers to a body of belief and practices which...

July 23 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?

Revelation reveals earth’s last days events and the final battle between good and evil. Worship is at the center of this last conflict. Ultimately, there are...

July 23 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

July 23 2018

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Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?

July 23 2018

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

What is the occult?

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I agree about the government practices of top secret. However, I see occult everywhere in today's world.

July 23 2018

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What is the Hebrew Roots movement?

July 23 2018

Comment by Kenneth Heck

What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?

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The two horns "like a lamb" are very small horns, which implies these two nations will be small and not militarily significant. The second beast will be...

July 23 2018

Answer by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?

This question has several facets. Firstly there is no such place as 'Hell' it just does not exist, or it will not exist until after the second coming, when...

July 23 2018 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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July 23 2018

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

Does the Bible marginalize women?

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Thank you Rev. Tomilson for being brave enough to take such a stand. You have put aside centuries of prejudice and pride that have enslaved women to the...

July 23 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?

First, only the Holy Spirit knows who will be saved and lost (1 Cor 2:11). Second, the Bible is clear - no one is being condemned upon death - the lost will...

July 23 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

Why is corporate worship important?

Corporate worship is one of the most important events in the life of a fellowship. It is often the one thing that the whole church (the congregation) does...

July 22 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ken egan

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

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Not only do Christians and Muslims (and Jews for that matter) not worship the same God, in essence the Jews and Muslims do not worship the God of Abraham. In...

July 22 2018

Comment by Pattyann Oloughlin. , I'M Blessed to be a Child Of God.Mother of 3 Boys,loving sis

What is the full armor of God?

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Jesus is the bread of life. He is the TRUTH, the only TRUTH. God's Word can overcome the sorrow, pain and fear.This world is suffering. We need to be more...

July 22 2018

Comment by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

What is the Christian view of yoga?

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battle is still raging with Satan trying his best to get mankind to Hell, and it wages against the mind (2 Cor 10:4-6) and the body ( sickness, maiming and...

July 22 2018

Comment by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

What is the Christian view of yoga?

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A Christian view of yoga may be rephrased the Creator, ALHYM’S view of yoga. The views expressed are: Michael - that Yoga represents a philosophy which is...

July 22 2018

Answer by Andrew T

What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?

A big clue is in Rev 13:16-17 where those without the mark of the beast shall not buy or sell. A beast is a metaphor for a nation. Continuing with the...

July 22 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible mean by longsuffering?

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A good answer and a Vote Up! I give you. -Andy-

July 22 2018

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

What does the Bible mean by longsuffering?

To me, the best answer that I can give is a very simple one and one that even a small, young child can totally understand! It means to endure to the end; to...

July 22 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?

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Excellent answer, Tim!!! A hearty Vote Up I give you. The leper was and is still one of the best examples in GOD'S WORD of "Pure belief and Faith that Jesus...

July 22 2018

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What are the Christian themes in The Horse and his Boy?

July 22 2018

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Did not Jesus say "peace I leave you, peace I give you" in John 14:27?

July 22 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?

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Once we believe and are sealed by the Holy Spirit there is not possibility of rejecting the Spirit. We have all ready passed from death unto life. John 5:24...

July 22 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

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You take James out of context. Romans 11:6 Romans 4:5 Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 4:2 and Romans 6:23. Salvation can only be accepted as a free GIFT of God...

July 22 2018

Comment by Laurie Johnson

What is the Feast of Trumpets?

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For many years I was an AVID pre-rapture believer. As I have studied the last 45 years. I have come to the conclusion that we as Christians should be ready...

July 22 2018

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What does it mean that Christ is the end of the Law?

July 22 2018

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

Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6)

As I believe I commented in response to a previous question about why the Levite cut up his concubine's body in Judges 19:29-30, the outrage that the Levite...

July 21 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?

Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their lives for Jesus? As far as we know, they will be resurrected to life on...

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