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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

After being saved and asking for forgiveness, why will we be judged for every thought, word, and deed? I’m confused and scared.

Notice 1 Cor. 3:10-15, which says that even if we are found to have no good works, we will still be saved. 2 Cor. 5:10 states that we’ll all face judgment...

January 16 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

Good question, Gregory! I think it's spiritual. "Healing is a metaphor for forgiveness here." bible.org About 60 years ago I was healed spiritually. "The...

January 16 2024 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leon Davis

What does it mean in 1 John 3:2 that "when He appears we shall be like Him?"

In my youth I knew not the fuller meaning of Scripture. As I listened to those I admired, I studied, prayed and began to obey. I realized the depth of God's...

January 16 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What’s the best way to confess sins? (Proverbs 28:13)

Confession of sins was required of Israel while under God's covenant with them. Everyone living today, under God's age of grace (Eph 3:2), are not required...

January 16 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about worry?

January 15 2024

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

Why does God require faith?

Having faith is what God requires of us to show that we believe and trust Him. The great debate is HOW DO WE OBTAIN FAITH? Is it a gift from God, or do we...

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January 15 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Who is the "US" God is referring to in Genesis 3:22? Was He talking with someone else?

Genesis 3:22 And the Lord God said, “Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Should prayer always end, "...in Jesus Name"?

John 14:14: "If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it." All prayers must go through our Lord Jesus, who is the only mediator between God and man....

January 15 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Isaac make the same mistake as his father (Genesis 26:7)?

It was probably learned behavior. Sinful tendencies are learned just as wholesome tendencies are. God directed Isaac not to go down to Egypt and then...

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What does it mean that love does not envy?

January 15 2024

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

Why did Isaac make the same mistake as his father (Genesis 26:7)?

The man Isaac was human, just like you or me. He acted out of fear when he should have acted out of FAITH!

January 14 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What is so "wise" about the "four small things on the earth" (Proverbs 30:24)?

Proverbs 30:24 Lexham English Bible 24 "There [are] four small things on the earth, and they [are] {exceedingly wise}:"

Proverbs 30:1 - 33

January 14 2024 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?

January 14 2024

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

Why did Jesus refer to false teachers as wolves?

Sure, the devil is like a roaring lion, seeking whom he devour but his demons are like wolves, sneaky, planning their attack. They disguise themselves as...

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What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?

January 14 2024

Question by Anonymous
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In what way did Samuel "not yet know the LORD"? (1 Samuel 3:7)

1 Samuel 3:7 In-Context 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. 8 A third time the LORD called, “Samue...

1 Samuel 3:1 - 21

January 14 2024 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why are there differences in the four lists of the disciples?

Especially, why are 2 Judas's mentioned?

January 14 2024 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?

January 14 2024

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What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?

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Question by Anonymous
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Why did Isaac make the same mistake as his father (Genesis 26:7)?

7 When the men of the place asked him about his wife, he said, "She is my sister," for he feared to say, "My wife," thinking, "lest the men of the place shou...

Genesis 26:6 - 35

January 13 2024 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?

January 13 2024

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

Why did God create the angels with free will?

I would say that angels were created with free will to prove that God did not have to force them to be devoted to Him. Such compulsion would have made their...

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

What is the leaven of the pharisees?

In speaking of the leaven of the Pharisees, Jesus was comparing the false human teachings or traditions that the Pharisees added to God's inspired word to...

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What does it mean that the wise heart inclines to the right and the foolish to the left? (Ecclesiastes 10:2)

January 13 2024

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

Salvation produces good works. Bad works after salvation does not nullify salvation. Is it Biblical?

Yes, that is a biblically accurate statement. Regarding questioning their salvation, only God truly knows their hearts. We then should maybe not question it,...

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

After being saved and asking for forgiveness, why will we be judged for every thought, word, and deed? I’m confused and scared.

Believers will not be judged for the things you mention. It is unbelievers that Paul is referring to. Allow me to offer you the TRUE good news: Jesus Christ...

January 13 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the saints in Rev. 13:7 on the earth that the Antichrist can make war with on the earth?

I see this being anyone who will become a believer during the 7-year tribulation, those who refuse the mark of the beast and "endure unto the end" (Matt...

January 12 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?

January 12 2024

Answer by Kilian Kean , Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)

What should a Christian do if he/she lives in an area where there is no church to attend?

Faith comes by hearing the Word! Romans 10:17 The basics of a walking believer involves five things to help you grow and walk. Prayer, Bible Study, Witness,...

January 12 2024 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?

Dear Anonymous: I hope that you have confessed your infidelity to your husband, and that there will be reconciliation between the two of you! It would be...

January 12 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

Should prayer always end, "...in Jesus Name"?

Robert: I do not believe that it matters whether we say, "in Jesus' name" at the beginning or at the end of our prayers. Praying in the name of Jesus is the...

January 12 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

Is heaven permanent?

In short the answer to your question is yes! Revelation 21:1-4 is speaking about the vision that the Apostle John had of the regeneration of heaven and...

January 12 2024 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lisa Ell , Bible College graduate - BTH (Pastoral Ministry, Xtian Ed.)

What does the scripture "He will keep thee in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on him?" mean in relation to dementia and mental illness?

This is a really good question. One I feel I can answer quite well as I have suffered off and on with bipolar II for many years. I have struggled with the...

January 12 2024 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Question by venkatesan Iyer

Salvation produces good works. Bad works after salvation does not nullify salvation. Is it Biblical?

We come across exposures of celebrated Christian leaders. We are encouraged to view them as bad works from the flesh but not to doubt their salvation. Why...

January 12 2024 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible mean when it says 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''?

Let’s summarise what atheists believe: 1. All life on earth resulted from a big bang. In short order (creation) resulted from disorder (massive amounts of...

January 12 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Should prayer always end, "...in Jesus Name"?

There's no command or example of any requirement for prayer, beyond humility and respect for God.

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What should a Christian do if he/she lives in an area where there is no church to attend?

January 12 2024

Question by Dwayne Livingston

What is the leaven of the pharisees?

John 12:36 - 43

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Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?

January 12 2024

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How do I identify my spiritual gift?

January 11 2024

Question by Anonymous
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What does the scripture "He will keep thee in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on him?" mean in relation to dementia and mental illness?

I am wondering why some Christians keep presence of mind, and some do not, when perfect peace to me is neither mental illness nor dementia. Why do some Chris...

Isaiah 26:3

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?

I would advise some caution. He was indeed an expert on ancient semitic languages, but he did not take Genesis literally in its description of how God made...

January 11 2024 6 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?

Michael S. Heiser is an Old Testament scholar and Christian author. He is trained in ancient history and Semitic language and in Hebrew. He graduated from...

January 11 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by John Adamson

Is heaven permanent?

Is heaven permanent?

Revelation 21:1 - 4

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why did Jesus say "we" instead of "I" in John 3:11?

John 3:11: Verily, verily, I say unto thee, we speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. Lord Jesus said “we” for...

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What does the Bible say about gossip?

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