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What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?

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In Psalm 37:23, what does "he delighteth in his way" mean?

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What are the duties of a wife in marriage?

August 13 2023

Question by Anonymous
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What should we do when a beggar asks for money?

The Lord Jesus said in Matthew 5:42 to give to the one who asks; did He mean all beggars?

Matthew 5:42

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Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why was Elkana was allowed to have two wives?

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John, I did not say that the Bible explicitly prohibits polygamy, I just questioned the view that God “sanctioned and approved” the practice. For example,...

August 13 2023

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

What does the Bible say about gossip?

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I read this story and it was meaningful to me as I could identify with pastors, having been one: Four men of the cloth, taking a short breather from their...

August 13 2023

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

What does it mean that turning away from evil will be healing to the flesh?

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Love your reference to Proverbs 14:30, Tim! Jon Bloom agrees, saying, "Because this experienced father knows the violence done to the soul by the doing of...

August 13 2023

Answer by John Appelt

What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?

Leaven is yeast to make bread rise. Leavening is a form of fermentation, a chemical process which breaks down molecules. In the Bible, leaven is seen only in...

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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?

August 13 2023

Answer by John Wheeler

Were animals God's first option for a companion for Adam?

God created the animals for Adam to name and to chose one that Adam would find to be compatible with himself. Remember that we are all in fact of the animal...

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

What does it mean that God is love?

1 John 4:16 says, "And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has in us. God is love, and the one who resides in love resides in God, and God...

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How did Methuselah live to be 969 years old?

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There's also a good article on this here: https://answersingenesis.org/bible-timeline/genealogy/did-adam-and-noah-really-live-over-900-years/

August 12 2023

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

Are we to follow Jesus’ commands because Jesus was a curse for us and he followed OT laws?

Contrary to popular belief, we do not follow Jesus Christ in the flesh. We follow Jesus Christ ascended in glory from heaven. 2 Cor 5:16 "Wherefore...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Are we to follow Jesus’ commands because Jesus was a curse for us and he followed OT laws?

Yes, we follow Jesus' commands (which are to love God and love people), because he is our Savior and Lord and we love him.

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What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?

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Why did the writer use such a strong figure of speech? (Proverbs 11:22)

August 12 2023

Answer by Tony Hebert

Who created God? Where did God come from?

I am encouraged by this question, as it demonstrates an interest, a curiosity in our beautiful creator. And by this, one can be assured something inside...

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Are we to follow Jesus’ commands because Jesus was a curse for us and he followed OT laws?

My question is in regards to John 15: 1-17 as a whole summary and because Jesus was made a curse for us dying on the cross; our commands we follow are his ne...

John 15:10

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Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How did Methuselah live to be 969 years old?

Very simply we age because we accumulate mutations in our DNA, our genes. DNA repair enzymes slow down the accumulation of mutations, but lose out in the end...

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

Why are there so many fake Christians?

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Are we to just blindly accept as true, the premise that there are "so many fake Christians"? Why are these questions ALWAYS (I can be extreme too) asked...

August 12 2023

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What is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society?

I agree with S. Michael Houdmann stated regarding the Jehovah Witnesses’ The New World Translation of the Bible. I have done extensive research and compared...

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Comment by Mark Labriola

What is the Nazarene Church, and what do Nazarenes believe?

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It's unfortunate that too many legacy orthodox denominations put the emphasis on what their congregations do to earn God's favor instead of what Jesus Christ...

August 12 2023

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

What does it mean that turning away from evil will be healing to the flesh?

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We have to see the context. Connect Proverbs 3:7-8 -- Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh...

August 12 2023

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What is the difference between an affliction and a sickness?

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Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?

August 11 2023

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Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?

August 11 2023

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

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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Cindy, I have never considered God's seventh day of 'rest' as being symbolic to the rest we also find through Jesus Christ and the work that He completed for...

August 11 2023

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Who created God? Where did God come from?

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What does God mean when He says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you”?

August 10 2023

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

Why are there so many fake Christians?

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"When someone is saved his life will most definitely change..." Of course it will! His life; but if that person is a slaveowner, is getting born again a...

August 10 2023

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

Why are there so many fake Christians?

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Questions (accusatory statements) like this one are presented because someone believes our behavior is indicative of our eternal security with God. This...

August 10 2023

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How does righteousness come according to Romans 10:14-17?

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How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?

August 09 2023

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In Psalm 37:23, what does "he delighteth in his way" mean?

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Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

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What made some animals clean and others unclean?

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What does it mean that, "Fear of the Lord brings life, and provides safety and protection"?

August 09 2023

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

What does it mean in Rev. 21:17 that the wall was measured "by human measurement, which is also an angel's measurement" (English Standard Version)?

I see this as saying that the angel is the one who did the measuring and used the cubit (a measurement of man) to define the measurement. It is describing...

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What does it mean in Rev. 21:17 that the wall was measured "by human measurement, which is also an angel's measurement" (English Standard Version)?

Just an FYI, this verse is different in different versions of the Bible. If you read it in the ESV, this is what you'll see: "17 He also measured its wall...

Revelation 21:17

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

What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?

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I agree, James Fehr. There are those who have 'believed', but have not fully understood what God's grace truly means. These are those (as was I) who...

August 09 2023

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What should we learn from the life of John the Baptist?

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Is the doctrine of OSAS (Once Saved Always Saved) biblical?

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Is the doctrine of OSAS (Once Saved Always Saved) biblical?

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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Why is giving thanks to God important?

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What is historic premillennialism?

August 08 2023

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the Bread of Life'?

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Yes, as Michael begins, "[there] are seven separate 'I am' sayings (Jn 6:35 ; 8:12 ; 10:7-11 ; 11:25 ; 14:6 ; 15:1 ), which function like spoken signs to...

August 08 2023