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Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

What does it mean that the "whole earth was harvested" in Revelation 14:16?

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Hi Billy, eight and a half years later, and here is my comment! If the Rapture of the church is to occur at the midpoint of the Tribulation, then we who are...

September 16 2023

Comment by Joseph Barnett , Christian Author, Veteran, Vegan, Animal Activist

Should a Christian work as a bartender?

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Mark, The Bible is clear that drinking alcohol is a sin, if we allow the Bible to interrupt itself. Proverbs 31:6-7 is not giving permission to drink. It is...

September 16 2023

Answer by Missy Greene

What kind of pit was David in? (Psalm 40:2)

Perhaps David was in the depths of depression, feeling overwhelmed and helpless, unable to climb out of it on his own. From this deep place he desperately...

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Answer by Missy Greene

What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?

The verse seems to allude to the times we must walk our path in the dark, and assures us that in those times God’s word will shine like torch in our hand to...

September 16 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Who actually wrote the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?

The four writers of the gospels bearing their names are four diverse and fascinating men chosen by God to author them. MATTHEW was one of the twelve...

September 16 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What should I do if I eat on my fasting day?

Is this a concern of how God may view this? Looking at scripture may assist if so. This sounds like a "doubtful disputation" that Paul address in Romans 14:...

September 15 2023 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Steve Friesen

What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?

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My suggestion to you, Carla, is that you feel free to eat meat with a clear conscience, even if you see a little blood in it, celebrating the fact that Jesus...

September 15 2023

Comment by Steve Friesen

What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?

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Refraining from eating blood was one of the requirements of the Mosaic Law (Lev. 17:10-14). That law was satisfied in Christ. It seems to me that when Jesus...

September 15 2023

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Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today?

September 14 2023

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What was the significance of the altar of incense?

September 14 2023

Comment by venkatesan Iyer

How is salvation a free gift when Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple?

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The gift is free. Once accepted, you have to bear the cost of maintaining it. Sportpersons are presented luxrious cars by fans. When they take it to their...

September 14 2023

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Does Jesus approve situation ethics (instead of absolute ethics), when he approves the eating of grain by his disciples?

It is emphasized that Christian faith is based on absolute ethics, not situational ethics. Matthews 12:1-4 seems to promote a form of situational ethics.

Matthew 12:1 - 4

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Answer by Paul Bayne , Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.

How does it make sense that the stars fell to earth in Revelation and life continued?

The only way this can logically happen is on a flat earth with the stars being attached to the firmament. The stars according to NASA are far too large and...

September 14 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anon Confido

Why did God allow the Holocaust?

Concerning the Holocaust a reading of the following scriptures might prove to help understand this unique event:...

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Answer by John Appelt

Who is the author of the Book of John? Is it John the disciple of Jesus?

John the disciple has been rightly regarded as the author of the gospel bearing his name. He had to be one of the twelve disciples, John 21:24. John 21:2...

September 14 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about restitution?

September 14 2023

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Why does Proverbs 12:21 state that " no harm" or "ill will" will fall upon the righteous?

September 14 2023

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Why do some sincere prayers offered by Christians for legitimate needs seem to go unanswered by God?

September 14 2023

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If we wrong a person, do we need to apologize and make restoration with that person or is confessing to God enough?

September 13 2023

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

Are a Catholic person's prayers heard and answered even though they don't pray "in Jesus' name"?

God hears every prayer of a true believer. I believe the bigger question is 'what is it that the believer actually believes'? Regardless of any...

September 13 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

What and where is this divinely prepared "city" (Hebrews 11:15-16)

I believe this would be in reference to Israel's long awaited Kingdom of (being prepared in) Heaven (Acts 1:6), the 'new Jerusalem': Rev 21:1-2 "And I saw a...

September 13 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

What "curse" comes to an end in Revelation 22:3?

The curse of death and sin entered the world through Adam. The curse will be forever lifted through Jesus Christ in 'The End': Romans 5:12-19 KJV "Wherefore,...

September 13 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should a Christian work as a bartender?

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Thank you for your comment Joseph! Proverbs 31:5 gives a little more insight I believe: "Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any...

September 13 2023

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What did Jesus mean when He said, "You shall be free indeed."? John 8:36

John 8:35-36: And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed....

September 13 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?

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I'm 68 years old; I've lived in the African American community for most of my life. I'm a descendant of enslaved people. I have never heard anyone in my...

September 13 2023

Comment by Joseph Barnett , Christian Author, Veteran, Vegan, Animal Activist

Should a Christian work as a bartender?

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Deuteronomy 14:23-26 Verse 23 states, "And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of...

September 13 2023

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

What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)

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I agree with Danny. An excellent book I read goes along with this, too, Journey to the Well : a Novel by Diana Wallis Taylor, 1938- I loved it and you will...

September 13 2023

Question by Gregory Jones

Is there a time when a Christian shouldn't care for a relative ?

There is a sister in the church of Jesus Christ who has put her nephew out of the house after her mom died and he is living on the streets.

1 Timothy 5:8

September 13 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What "curse" comes to an end in Revelation 22:3?

Revelation 22:3

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Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

September 12 2023

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What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)

September 12 2023

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

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

The physical punishment that Jesus Christ took for all humanity on the cross (His 'stripes') certainly made salvation possible for all who will believe (1...

September 11 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should a Christian work as a bartender?

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I would agree that "new wine" may not be fermented. I would argue that if the wine that Jesus created at Cana was in fact fermented, as the word "wine"...

September 11 2023

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

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Ebie, Loveline, thanks for your feedback.

September 11 2023

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

Who was Lazarus in the Bible?

I will only deal with one of the 2 named Lazarus mentioned in the Bible, the one in John 11-12. Susan H. Peterson made up a whole hymn on "One Named...

September 11 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anon Confido

Did Jesus have blood in his body after the resurrection?

Jesus' flesh and blood were both resurrected. The blood is part of the body. All of His organs were resurrected otherwise eating would have no meaning. Jesus...

September 11 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Wagner Miller

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

In my honest opinion, and I can't say that for sure, it sounds like the Prophet from Judah was being given a deliverance from some people that would try to...

September 11 2023 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joseph Barnett , Christian Author, Veteran, Vegan, Animal Activist

Should a Christian work as a bartender?

Absolutely no, nor should a Christian enter a bar! We are not to be a stumbling block, if a weak Christian for example saw you working as a bartender,...

September 11 2023 13 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God create angels?

This is a really good question, Riza! I believe God created angels to serve Him and us (Hebrews 1:14). They were created to serve as our protectors (Ps 91),...

September 11 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about scoffers?

My opinion is that a scoffer is a pessimist, Sharon, to answer your related question. As to what the Bible says about scoffers, read on: Proverbs 13:1 A wise...

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Is it sin for a wife to not submit to her husband if there has been a breach of vows, such as adultery, without reconciliation?

September 10 2023

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How can a married man receive forgiveness from God after committing a sin of masturbation?

September 10 2023

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Who was Lazarus in the Bible?

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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

September 10 2023

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Why did God create angels?

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What does Boanerges mean in Mark 3:17?

September 09 2023

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Who was the voice that was talking in Revelation 4:1-11?

September 09 2023