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Question by Scott Paine

How, scientifically speaking, can the stars fall from heaven as Jesus stated in Mark 13:25?

Stars are not suspended above the Earth; they are light years away and of various enormous sizes. Where would they fall to?

Mark 13:25

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How do I get right with God?

December 11 2017

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What is the significance of the number five in the Bible?

December 10 2017

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

How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?

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Great answer with some excellent points of emphasis that highlights your thoughts. When we are saved, God's Holy Spirit takes up residence In us and He will...

December 10 2017

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

What historical or archeological support is there for the Biblical account of the Battle of Jericho?

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Michael, my brother...good to read that you are back giving really good answers here and as such, this is Bible strong and well stated. A vote up and my...

December 10 2017

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

Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?

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C. S. Lewis said the following in his book The Problem of Pain: "“God's omnipotence means power to do all that is intrinsically possible, not to do the...

December 10 2017

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

Why did it matter where Joseph’s bones were taken / buried since his soul had gone to be with the Lord?

Joseph's father Jacob (who, like Joseph, died in Egypt) had also before his death made Joseph swear (Genesis 49:28-33) that Joseph would not bury him in...

December 10 2017 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Tumlinson , One beggar leading others to where the bread is

What do I say to someone who brings up contradictions in the Bible?

That is a very good question because the bible seems to be full of contradictions. Many times when we see contradictions we seem to see them between the old...

December 10 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Lawrie Yinka

Why did it matter where Joseph’s bones were taken / buried since his soul had gone to be with the Lord?

Joseph instructed the Israelites to take away his bones from Egypt (Hebrews 11:22) Exodus 13:19

Hebrews 11:22

December 10 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Joan Jiller

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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Recently I was in a chat room belonging to an internet church. I got tarred and feathered because I smoke cigarettes. The administrator would not have a...

December 10 2017

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

What does it mean that love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth?

On the subject of Christian love not delighting in evil, but rejoicing in the truth, C. S. Lewis, in the chapter on forgiveness -- and, specifically, on the...

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What does it mean that love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth?

December 10 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian life supposed to be like?

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The Christian life is Christ lived out through us. That may be different for each of His children. Once we have accepted the free gift of salvation by grace,...

December 10 2017

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Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?

December 10 2017

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

Why do people say we are sinners saved by grace after having been cleansed from sin?

I agree that faith in Christ -- purely by the grace (undeserved mercy) of God -- grants Christians eternal life, and saves them from the eternal effects of...

December 09 2017 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How did Abihail help Abishur ?

As far as I am aware, there was only one individual mentioned in the Bible named Abishur (1 Chronicles 2:28-29). He was of the tribe of Judah (the same tribe...

December 09 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Pamela Davis

What is the Charismatic movement?

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The Charismatic Movement began with the apostles of Jesus Christ on the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit baptized them and they spoke in other tongues...

December 09 2017

Comment by Susan Jeavons

What is a graven image?

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Michael, Can you comment on whether or not dolls, stuffed animals, toy soldiers, angel statues, and other forms of living things are idols? Thou shalt not...

December 09 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is a graven image?

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I think the Bible is only referring to objects of worship, not toys. People create images of things they believe have supernatural powers. This is...

December 09 2017

Comment by Stephen Emeka

What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?

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I agree with you when you say its not true that believers are not to suffer any form of physical infirmity or cant be subject to life changing illnesses but...

December 09 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian life supposed to be like?

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We should persevere to the end for rewards in heaven, but that has nothing to do with salvation by grace. Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, yet He...

December 09 2017

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

What does it mean that Christians are not of this world?

The word for church in the Bible, means "the called out of the world". It is the Greek word ekklesia #1577 in Strong's Concordance.

December 09 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Nikita Denson

How did Abihail help Abishur ?

2 Chronicles 11:13 - 23

December 09 2017 1 Comment 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

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Jennifer, I believe the bible disagrees with what you say. God made a covenant with us when we believed the gospel of our salvation. We made no commitment to...

December 09 2017

Answer by DJ Field , Minister of the Gospel

Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?

This is a sceptical question, (was it asked by an unbeliever perhaps? - may God open your eyes to see the truth as it is in Jesus!). It is comprehensively...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Great Commission?

The great commission is to go into all the world and preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures,...

December 09 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Heather Furby

What does it mean that God speaks in a still small voice?

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Where does it say that God speaks most clearly to us in this day through the Bible? Rather than in times of meditative, listening prayer, as the early...

December 09 2017

Comment by Albert Muraya

What is person-centered therapy, and is it biblical?

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Excellent exposition. Well written, thank you

December 09 2017

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

Why do we sing in church that sin and death have been defeated when people still die and sin is still rampant?

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Until the death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross spirit/soul of every one on one's death could go only to one location viz Hades. When by His death our...

December 09 2017

Question by Anonymous
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How important is the blessing from parents when Christians are getting married?

What if they (parents) will not bless the marriage for the reason that they are unbelievers? Will we suffer consequences?

Genesis 2:24

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Has the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with?

December 09 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Was Jesus rich or wealthy?

Was Jesus rich or wealthy? In a material sense, Jesus was poor and came from a poor family although not poverty stricken. There is no record indicating that...

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What do I need to do to hear, 'Well done, good and faithful servant' when I arrive in heaven?

December 09 2017

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

What does it mean that Christians are not of this world?

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An "On Point and Bible-Strong answer! Kudos! and a Vote-Up! --Andy--

December 09 2017

Answer by Graham Sutton , Seeker of wealth turned paramedic

What does it mean that Christians are not of this world?

As Christians, we should be ever mindful to avoid being embroiled in the various trends of changing society, and should rightly distance ourselves and our...

December 08 2017 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by kel gens

How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

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Tommy, there are time lines for all things in scripture. We know Christ will rule for a 1000 yrs, and we know according to Rev 21: 3, God will dwell with his...

December 08 2017

Comment by Phil noble

What is the definition of evil?

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Can evil exist outside of personality? It seems that evil is related to persons- Satan initially and then Adam, Eve and the rest of us. Therefore it is...

December 08 2017

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Has anyone ever seen God?

December 08 2017

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Is God / the Bible sexist?

December 08 2017

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What does it mean that love is not proud?

December 08 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Did God create science?

Did God create math? Did God create physics? Did God create the infinite universe with all the atoms? He must be a very intelligent guy. The universe was...

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How can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?

December 08 2017

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What did Jesus mean when He said 'Ask and you shall receive'?

December 08 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?

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Hebrews 13:5 says; Let you manner of life be without covetousness, and be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or...

December 08 2017

Answer by Garry Tinch

What do I say to someone who brings up contradictions in the Bible?

Answer: If we read the Bible at face value, without a preconceived bias for finding errors, we will find it to be a coherent, consistent, and relatively...

December 08 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

What is meant by, "Who can stand before jealousy?" in Proverbs 27:4?

Wow! Jealousy is a problem for many. Growing up, I never felt a jealous thought towards anyone for any reason, but as an adult male I was blessed with...

December 08 2017 2 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 happened to the Virgin Mary after Christ went to heaven?

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A very balanced view for which I thank you sincerely .I belong to the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church which is one among Oriental Orthodox Churches

December 08 2017

Answer by Leah Reynolds

What exactly does the phrase mean, "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper."?

I believe it means: no attack against your faith and integrity as a child of God can ever destroy you. Defend yourself against evil and trust in the Lord!

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