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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Do Isaiah 45:23 and Philippians 2:10-11 mean that all people will be saved?

I believe both of these verses in context are making the point that it is our most high God that is to be exalted, as there is no other god (Isaiah...

October 17 2023 4 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Do Philippians 2:10-11 and Isaiah 45:23 contradict each other? "Should bow" and "will bow" mean two different things.

A definition of the word 'should' is: the past tense of the word 'shall', (Meriam Webster). You could replace 'should' with 'shall' in this case and still...

October 17 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

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"The flesh is no help at all." What was he saying? I think it is missed by many people. He was saying that seeing him in the flesh wouldn't cause a person to...

October 16 2023

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

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

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"Did not know Jesus, but only God." Wrong premise! Jesus is God. To know Jesus is to know God. God lives in me. He is the Holy Spirit. I know Jesus because I...

October 16 2023

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

Where (if at all) is there a reference to abortion in the Old Testament of the Bible?

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To quote Vladimir Putin is to cause decent people to take a hard look at the credibility of a person, regardless of what he is supposed to have said. To...

October 16 2023

Question by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Do Isaiah 45:23 and Philippians 2:10-11 mean that all people will be saved?

Isaiah 45:23 (NASB) "I have sworn by Myself, The word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness And will not turn back, That to Me every knee will bow, e...

October 16 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Do Philippians 2:10-11 and Isaiah 45:23 contradict each other? "Should bow" and "will bow" mean two different things.

Philippians 2:10-11 (NIV) 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge tha...

October 16 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How often should a married couple have sex?

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In my opinion, I would agree with Michael's findings about twice a week is good. However, I speak for myself as a husband. I also like the balance or "the...

October 16 2023

Question by Pastor Joe Brown

Why did God also destroy animals in the flood?

Genesis 7:1 - 24

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What is the Christian view of psychics?

October 16 2023

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

What is the definition of a cult?

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I know this is true because I used to be a Mormon. Since, though, I have seen through the lie.

October 16 2023

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How many of Daniel's prophecies have already been fulfilled?

October 16 2023

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What does it mean in Phil 4:4 to 'rejoice in the Lord always?'

October 15 2023

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How often should a married couple have sex?

October 15 2023

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

What does it mean in Phil 4:4 to 'rejoice in the Lord always?'

My opinion is that we must never be stressful out in anything (Philippians 4:4-6a). The way we do that is pray. We must rejoice when we are persecuted...

October 15 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the table represent in Psalms 23:5?

The "table" is a metaphor for the provisions that are placed on it (as would be the case in a feast). David is saying that God is supplying all his physical...

October 15 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

Are people who claim to talk to God insane?

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I must comment on this answer. The question was if a person who claims to talk to God is insane. There are different degrees of insanity in our legal system,...

October 15 2023

Answer by Donna Williams

Why mention God's Spirit here (Zechariah 4:6)?

Zerubbabel the governor of Judah was given the task of rebuilding the Temple of God in Jerusalem as we see in the book of Haggai. I believe the Lord was...

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What does the table represent in Psalms 23:5?

Psalms 23:5

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October 15 2023

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Why were there false prophets?

October 14 2023

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Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

October 14 2023

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Why mention God's Spirit here (Zechariah 4:6)?

October 14 2023

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

How do Christians know that the Word of God has power?

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Also, see these cross references: Jeremiah 23:29 = Jer 5:14; Jer 20:9; Lu 24:32; Joh 6:63; Ac 2:3, 37 2 Co 2:16; 10:4-5 Heb 4:12; Re 11:5

October 14 2023

Answer by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?

Without disagreeing with any of the previous comments, I would suggest that God could/would have created a specific fish for the time, that has never before...

October 14 2023 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

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I believe that the only thing that we need to reassure us is that HE IS THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE! I don't think that there is any description that...

October 14 2023

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

Where did Enoch and Elijah go?

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Continuing, There is no record of him 'leaving on a jet plane!' Elijah was seen by an eyewitness leaving in a "chariot of fire." Elisha was told that he...

October 14 2023

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

Where did Enoch and Elijah go?

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Hebrews says, "By faith Enoch was taken up SO THAT HE WOULD NOT SEE DEATH..." (Hebrews 11:5). Yes, it says that he was not found; that probably implies that...

October 14 2023

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

Why mention God's Spirit here (Zechariah 4:6)?

I would say that God's Spirit is mentioned here because of God emphasizing His ability through His Spirit to achieve any objective, overcome any human...

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October 13 2023

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What does it mean that Jesus saves?

October 13 2023

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?

It has been established what the "Lord's prayer" is by others, but there are some important points that have not yet been addressed. The larger context of...

October 13 2023 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Why did God refuse Cain's offering?

The Lord respected Abel and his offering but did not respect Cain and his offering, Genesis 4:3-5. Both of these brothers brought offerings to the LORD, the...

October 13 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when he taught the disciples to pray for God to "not subject us to the final test"?

I am not a Roman Catholic, but my understanding is that the specific wording cited in the question was promulgated in 2016 by Pope Francis and the American...

October 13 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What was the reason for having elders along with deacons in biblical times?

As I see it, both would have been needed because of differences in their primary missions. Elders were to provide spiritual guidance, preaching, and...

October 13 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Terrell

Why did God ask the Israelites to "kill women and children", etc... in Numbers 31: 16-18?

I wonder if the reason is more practical. I see sense in God's issuing these commands. First, the covenant people were faced with intractable enemies....

October 13 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

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The answer that got 55 votes for this question begins by not making much sense, and then gets worse. He says he was formerly a Muslim. (his words); then he...

October 13 2023

Comment by Ann Gehin

How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

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I so agree with Chuck and Alberto. I think many times "witnessing" is simply let His light show. For instance, one of my gifts is smiling. Sounds silly,...

October 13 2023

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

What is "dross"? (Psalm 119:119)

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Another good "dross" verse" Jack!

October 13 2023

Comment by Helmut Fischl , Retired

What is the significance of Mount Moriah in the Bible?

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Dear Michael, thank you fior the chronological order of the temples on Mount Moriah. However, I fail to see how Daniel 9:27 eluds to your claim to a third...

October 13 2023

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October 12 2023

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What are the promises of God?

October 12 2023

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What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

October 12 2023

Question by Anonymous
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Why mention God's Spirit here (Zechariah 4:6)?

Zechariah 4:1 - 14

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why would God entice a false prophet to prophesy (Ezekiel 14:9)?

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Hello Tim! I believe you are referring to times outside of God's current dispensation of grace, correct? Believers today are promised the seal of the holy...

October 12 2023

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Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?

October 12 2023