| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Church | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Mat 18:20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Ok but this ...
A: 18:20. You’re right. It doesn’t matter the size of the group, or the place at which it meets. Jesus ...
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| Numbers 21:6-9 | 11/12/2009 |
Q: Greetings and God bless you. How is looking at the snake on a pole not different from worshiping a ...
A: Jesus gave us a hint as to the reason for the snake on the pole: John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up ...
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| creation | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I read in one of your answers concerning Cain where you stated creation began in approx. 4000 BC. ...
A: I’m not really a chronologist, but let me give you some rough figures from my research. It’s ...
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| Matthew 18 | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Isn't the matter of when two or three are gathered together more about contractual and business ...
A: 18:19, 20. It is part of a larger passage. I quote it here. Mat 18:15 "If your brother sins ...
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| bible issue | 9/27/2009 |
Q: which two books of the bible where the word GOD was not mentioned .2 in the book of matthew JESUS ...
A: Neither Esther nor Song of Solomon mention the name of God, and yet in both you can see God moving ...
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| death | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Why do the best of people that I know become either sick for life with a illness,injured, or die?
A: It would appear that you’ve recently lost someone very dear to you. I’m sorry. I wish I had ...
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| Will this actually happen? | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have another question.This terorist thing that is going on,do you think that the Christians will ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "this terrorist thing." Are you referring to some particular plans ...
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| bible | 9/8/2009 |
Q: The Bible mentions both the Assyrian and the Persians. Why does it seem to claim God used both ...
A: The Bible portrays both, and shows a great difference between them. We have to remember from the ...
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| fearing GOD | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Pastor Petty, In the phrase "we must fear GOD" what is meant by fear, does it mean we must be afraid ...
A: Here are two definitions of “fear” Taken from Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary. The first is ...
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| Hezekiah | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I am reading your book Siege at the Gates. Where do you come up with Hezekiah taking the throne at ...
A: and for your question regarding the chronology. I wanted to make the book as accurate as possible ...
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| Judas | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Acts and Mathew are in disagreement about some of the facts related to the death of Judas. Which one ...
A: You came to some far-reaching conclusions based on the answer I gave you. You may have had an ...
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| Judas | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Acts and Mathew are in disagreement about some of the facts related to the death of Judas. Which one ...
A: There does seem to be a discrepancy between the Matthew account and that of Acts. Let’s look at them ...
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| Salvation | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Mr. Thurman In reading your answer to James question; Does the Scripture say that one must believe ...
A: I'm sorry that I did not make this clear. We are saved by Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. I think ...
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| Salvation | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Mr. Thurman In reading your answer to James question; Does the Scripture say that one must believe ...
A: The Bible is beautiful, isn’t it? You say that John 20:31, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were all ...
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| Is faith in Jesus as God necessary? | 8/18/2009 |
Q: My name is James. Does the Scripture say that one must believe in Jesus as God in order to be saved? ...
A: It may be that you misunderstood my point, or it may be that I didn’t make it clear. Let’s lay the ...
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| Pre-Adamic race and or earth? | 8/18/2009 |
Q: My friend and I meet on Mondays for BIBLE study and we both have a Dakes Annotated BIBLE and I was ...
A: etc. According to Isa. 14:12-14, and Ezekiel 28:11-18, Lucifer fell from Heaven, but the ...
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| Is faith in Jesus as God necessary? | 8/14/2009 |
Q: My name is James. Does the Scripture say that one must believe in Jesus as God in order to be saved? ...
A: Let’s look at the text: John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the ...
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| Follow Up Question | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I searched online after reading a daily devotional email concerning Noah's sacrifice in Genesis ...
A: Scott, Your list is correct. Of course, should you be stranded somewhere in the desert without ...
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| Follow Up Question | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I searched online after reading a daily devotional email concerning Noah's sacrifice in Genesis ...
A: It’s true that God restricted the diet of His people to clean animals. Some say that these ...
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| Can I have another assignment? | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Can I have an assignment? And can it be in like Mark or Luke this time?
A: Yes, of course. Read Luke 22:39-46 and answer these questions (please number your answers): 1. ...
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| Life of Abraham | 7/16/2009 |
Q: how does Abraham's experiences relate to his life of faith and to the nation of Israel.
A: The saying goes: “Abraham was a man of faith.” We see Abraham’s faith first appear when God called ...
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| Salvation. | 7/10/2009 |
Q: Well another thing.When I accepted Jesus as my Saviour,I don't feel that I entirely accepted Him ...
A: When you accepted Jesus as your Savior, it probably didn’t make us feel any different (except joy at ...
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| Blasphemy. | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Well what if you repent because you want to escape the penalty and because you know it was wrong? ...
A: Perhaps this can be best understood by comparing it with: Rev 22:11 Let him who does wrong ...
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| Donkeys in the Bible | 7/6/2009 |
Q: First, thanks for giving me a volunteer of the month rating for your McAfee problem. My husband and ...
A: I think the contempt of people comes from ignorance rather than a spiritual symptom. There isn't ...
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| Matt: 2:23 | 7/4/2009 |
Q: What prophets spoke he shall be called a Nazarene?
A: No specific prophecy resembling this appears in the OT. But when Matthew quotes from the prophets in ...
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| Blasphemy. | 6/30/2009 |
Q: Well what if you repent because you want to escape the penalty and because you know it was wrong? ...
A: When you asked to be forgiven, Jesus forgave you. You were a child, and didn't really know all that ...
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| Blasphemy. | 6/30/2009 |
Q: Well what if you repent because you want to escape the penalty and because you know it was wrong?
A: That is not repentance. Real repentance comes from sorrow that we've hurt Jesus by our sins. When we ...
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| 2012? | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a quick question.The whole 2012 thing about Nostradamus predicting the end of the world and ...
A: Corrina, When a person blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, they will not want to repent--at least ...
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| 2012? | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a quick question.The whole 2012 thing about Nostradamus predicting the end of the world and ...
A: Corrina, Yes, you can ask me a question about blasphemy. So's you won't have to ask, I'll explain ...
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| 2012? | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a quick question.The whole 2012 thing about Nostradamus predicting the end of the world and ...
A: You’re right. Jesus said: Matt. 24:36 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in ...
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| Moses | 6/26/2009 |
Q: In Exodus 4:24 why did the Lord meet Moses at the in and seek to kill him?
A: 4:24. I found the answer in one of my favorite books, Patriarchs and Prophets by Ellen White: "On ...
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| Angels/Visitations | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Petty, I have a truthful experience to share with you and I want your input and thoughts about this ...
A: This is an interesting experience that Ruth had. I can see why it startled her—to have a man ...
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| Genesis 6:1-4 | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have read and I have discussed these passages with others but I have yet to satisfy my mind on the ...
A: Some have suggested that the "sons of God,” as portrayed in Genesis, were angels. They say that when ...
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| Salvation. | 5/23/2009 |
Q: And I know that I have asked this many times before but just to be safe,how is that a person gets ...
A: Corrina, The process of being saved is simple: John 3:16--"For God so loved the world that He gave ...
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| Salvation. | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Well when you say you want me to give my life to Him,are you saying that I haven't already given it ...
A: Yes, it's true. Long before we were born, Adam and Eve gave in to sin, and ever since our brains ...
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| Salvation. | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Well when you say you want me to give my life to Him,are you saying that I haven't already given it ...
A: Corrina, I do. I know that there are sins that I commit that I don't realize are sins--I don't know ...
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| Salvation. | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Well when you say you want me to give my life to Him,are you saying that I haven't already given it ...
A: What I mean, is that we need to give ourselves to Jesus every day. Jesus is our best friend, and a ...
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| Assignment? | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Sorry for not responding but my computer had some issues,so can I have another assignment? ANSWER: ...
A: Corrina, I'm glad you got your computer fixed, but I can't give you another assignment until you ...
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| Assignment? | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Sorry for not responding but my computer had some issues,so can I have another assignment? ANSWER: ...
A: Corrina, Good to hear from you. The assignment was this: Read Matt. 12:3-8—The Parable of the ...
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| The Red Dragon | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Petty: Is there a significance to the dragon of Rev. 12:3 being the color red? Thanks, Mel
A: As is clear from verse 9, the dragon represents Satan (and later in the book we see that it ...
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| writing styles on the book of jona | 5/12/2009 |
Q: What is the purpose of the book of jOnah? what are the writing styles of the book of jonah.
A: I only answer questions that deal with Bible topics. The first question, the purpose of the book of ...
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| book of revelation | 5/5/2009 |
Q: dont you agree that abbadon is indeed either christ or a powerful angel, the climax of ...
A: Marty, Your question takes in a lot of territory, and it would be prohibitive to attempt to answer ...
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| Queen Esther | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Did Queen Esther have children?
A: To my knowledge there is no historical evidence that she had children, and the Bible is silent on ...
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| Question | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a question, to be clear, not from a legal perspective but your opinion and thoughts both ...
A: Although one sin is as great as another as far as sin goes, it is important to remember that ...
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| Assignment? | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Sorry for not responding but my computer had some issues,so can I have another assignment?
A: It’s good to hear from you again. Actually, since I’ve talked with you, we’ve moved to Thompson ...
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| Question | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have a question, to be clear, not from a legal perspective but your opinion and thoughts both ...
A: I can only answer the spiritual side of the question, because I have no training in psychology. But ...
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| Heaven | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Per an expert answer paraphrases here, we are going to heaven. But nowhere in the Bible that I have ...
A: Robert, I've been moving from Burleson TX to Thompson Falls, MT. We have been on the road for 7 ...
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| Heaven | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Per an expert answer paraphrases here, we are going to heaven. But nowhere in the Bible that I have ...
A: By 'heaven' the expert may have meant 'paradise'--the place where God lives. He may or may not have ...
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| Bible. | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Who were the men that the Holy Spirit guided to write the BIBLE? ANSWER: Dear Corrina, There are ...
A: Corrina, Your assignment was: Read Matt. 4:5-11—the other two temptations. Notice how Satan tried ...
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| Jer. 29:11 | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I use both the KJV and recently the Orthodox Study Bible (OSB) and I notice that while the OSB has ...
A: I’m not familiar with the OSB. There seem to be so many translations (usually by one man) and ...
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| Neighbor feeling the pain that they put onto you | 3/25/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering where in the bible does it say that one day your neighbor will feel the pain ...
A: I’m sorry, but there is no text that resembles the one you describe. You may have read it in another ...
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| Bible. | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Who were the men that the Holy Spirit guided to write the BIBLE?
A: There are 40 men whom the Holy Spirit used to write the 66 books of the Bible, and I’m not sure I ...
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| Assignment. | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Well His basic temptation in 1-3 was that satan tempted Him to eat but He was fasting. In 4-6,His ...
A: Corrina, Jesus, before He came to earth, was known as the LORD—the Hebrew word is YAHWEH, which ...
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| Assignment. | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Well His basic temptation in 1-3 was that satan tempted Him to eat but He was fasting. In 4-6,His ...
A: Corrina, Jesus had spent time all his life (30 years) studying the Bible (the Old Testament was all ...
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| Assignment. | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Well His basic temptation in 1-3 was that satan tempted Him to eat but He was fasting. In 4-6,His ...
A: Corrina, Great! I'll have to give you good marks for your answer. But there's something I'd like ...
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| Salvation. | 3/17/2009 |
Q: So is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book Of Life? ANSWER: Dear Corrina, ...
A: Corrina, Here is your assignment: Read Matthew 4:1-11, the temptations of Christ in the wilderness. ...
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| Salvation. | 3/14/2009 |
Q: So is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book Of Life?
A: Yes, it is possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life. Look up all these texts ...
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| Assignment. | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Sorry for the LONG wait,I've been busy and I decided to read the chapter and I think I have a clear ...
A: Yes, unfortunately, it’s quite normal for a person to question his/her salvation. But it’s not safe. ...
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| Creation | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Where in the bible does it say that God created the "birds of the air"?
A: " Although the Bible doesn't use quite the words you remember, it does speak of the subject: Gen ...
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| Assignment. | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Sorry for the LONG wait,I've been busy and I decided to read the chapter and I think I have a clear ...
A: Think back over the letters we’ve written to each other, and remember what kind of person Jesus is. ...
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| Assignment. | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Sorry for the LONG wait,I've been busy and I decided to read the chapter and I think I have a clear ...
A: Yes, you are right. When Jesus comes the second time, He will come in the glory of His Heavenly ...
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| Christian view on resurrection & reincarnation | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could perhaps clarify this for me so I can settle a debate with my friend. ...
A: Most Christians believe that when a person dies his/her soul immediately ascends to heaven, or (God ...
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| Theology | 3/9/2009 |
Q: What is speaking in tongs, is it Aramaic, or is it a language, how is it learned?
A: Speaking in tongues can be seen most clearly in Acts 2, and in 1 Cor. chapters 12, 13, and 14: There ...
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| Assignment. | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Can you resend the assignment? (I'll have to put it somewhere safe this time so that I don't forget ...
A: Read 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17 and tell me all the things that are going on there. Try getting a ...
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| Assignment. | 3/2/2009 |
Q: When do you want the list of 10 beautiful things about my state. ANSWER: Send it whenever you want ...
A: Corrina, Your state sounds like a beautiful place. California and Florida have nothing better, and ...
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| Assignment. | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Could you please resend the last assignment,please? ANSWER: You’re learning a lot about Jesus. ...
A: Many years ago (43) I was assistant pastor of the church in Hagerstown, MD. We had another church on ...
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| Assignment. | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Could you please resend the last assignment,please? ANSWER: You’re learning a lot about Jesus. ...
A: Wonderful! You're right! I'll give you high marks for that. When a person dies, it is as though ...
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| Assignment. | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Could you please resend the last assignment,please?
A: You’re learning a lot about Jesus. We’ll come back to Jesus and learn more later. Right now we’ll ...
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| Salvation. | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Well is it possible for people to love Jesus the moment that they accept Him or is it a growing ...
A: 2/21/09 Corrina, Right! But look at this: Actually, Jesus' Father was the Holy Spirit (God). But ...
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| Salvation. | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Well is it possible for people to love Jesus the moment that they accept Him or is it a growing ...
A: I'm looking forward to your answer in the assignment. As to your other questions: I am sure that ...
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| Salvation. | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Well is it possible for people to love Jesus the moment that they accept Him or is it a growing ...
A: 2/18/09 Dear Corrina, I’m so happy you want to love Jesus. If you want to love Him, then just ...
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| Salvation. | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Well is it possible for people to love Jesus the moment that they accept Him or is it a growing ...
A: Yes, when you accept Jesus as your Savior, you love Him with all your heart. You are so grateful for ...
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| Scriptures. | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Read John 1:1-18. Try to find out who is the Word. He is God, and with God, but who is He? I am not ...
A: Corrina, No. It doesn't mean that you're wrong. You were right. I merely was suggesting that you, ...
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| Scriptures. | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Read John 1:1-18. Try to find out who is the Word. He is God, and with God, but who is He? I am not ...
A: I have to give you high marks on that one. The only suggestion is that the text says that Jesus was ...
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| Scriptures. | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Read John 1:1-18. Try to find out who is the Word. He is God, and with God, but who is He? I am not ...
A: You are right, but I wish you had read all of it. It's really great. Let's try something different. ...
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| Bible. | 2/14/2009 |
Q: Well it might take at least a day to answer it so can I get back to you when I answer all of them? ...
A: Sorry that you lost the questions, but that’s all right. The gist of the study was that the Bible is ...
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| worldly things | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I'm addicted to pornography, is pornography is sin? i need to avoid pornography but I'm not able to. ...
A: Your's is a difficult problem for the Christian, and many of God's people suffer with this ...
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| Bible. | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Well it might take at least a day to answer it so can I get back to you when I answer all of them?
A: Corrina, Bible study is important, and usually takes time to absorb the meaning of the message ...
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| Matthew 25:31-46 | 2/10/2009 |
Q: In Matthew 25:31-46, the bible explains that people will be sent to heaven or hell based what they ...
A: Good to hear from you again. This text seems to play right into the hands of those who think that ...
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| Salvation. | 2/10/2009 |
Q: That would be great! But I what if when I thought the sky was lit,it was jsut the lighting int he ...
A: Corrina, I’m glad you liked it. How about doing it a little different. I’ll pick a subject and ask ...
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| Salvation. | 2/9/2009 |
Q: That would be great! But I what if when I thought the sky was lit,it was jsut the lighting int he ...
A: Spot on! You got all three. You see, it doesn't take a PhD in religion to learn what the Bible says ...
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| Salvation. | 2/9/2009 |
Q: That would be great! But I what if when I thought the sky was lit,it was jsut the lighting int he ...
A: I’m glad you want me to study the Bible with you. I’ll do the best I can, but it will mean that ...
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| king david | 2/9/2009 |
Q: we are taught king david had 7 older brothers but only 6 are named...i've thought anywhere from well ...
A: I evidently failed to find that verse when I sought for an answer to your first question. But that ...
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| king david | 2/9/2009 |
Q: we are taught king david had 7 older brothers but only 6 are named...i've thought anywhere from well ...
A: The text that gives us the information for which you seek is this: 1 Sam 16:10 Jesse had seven of ...
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| Salvation. | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Wait so GOD came to earth through Jesus? That is fascinating because I never thought of that. I ...
A: I don’t always know that God is speaking to me. Usually that’s because I don’t always listen ...
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| Salvation. | 2/8/2009 |
Q: Wait so GOD came to earth through Jesus? That is fascinating because I never thought of that. I ...
A: Corrina, If you play one expert against another you will become confused. You need to decide which ...
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| Salvation. | 2/8/2009 |
Q: Wait so GOD came to earth through Jesus? That is fascinating because I never thought of that. I ...
A: Corrina, Yeah, that was cool! I’m so happy that you talked to God, and you can be sure that He ...
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| 2 king 4:10 | 2/8/2009 |
Q: what is the bibical means of the bed, table, stool and a candelstick?
A: Actually, this is part of a story that begins with verse 8 and runs down to verse 37. The room with ...
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| Question. | 2/7/2009 |
Q: When the Bible say He and Him,does the Bible mean GOD or Jesus? Also are Jesus and GOD the same? I ...
A: Hey Corrina, Good to hear from you again, Glad you like Mark. How to make the Bible more ...
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| Appearance of sin | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I'm a Christian as well as my husband. Our nephew (who is also a Christian) recently fell on ...
A: Don’t do it! The Bible says: “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Ex. 20:14. Putting them in the same ...
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| Bible info | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I understand that there are Christian bibles with 66 books in them, and other Christian bible with ...
A: The Protestant Bible has 66 books, and the Catholic Bible adds several in what is referred to as the ...
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| Question. | 2/4/2009 |
Q: When the Bible say He and Him,does the Bible mean GOD or Jesus? Also are Jesus and GOD the same? I ...
A: The best way to read the Bible is, to begin with, read the book of Mark. It’s fast paced; it tells ...
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| Question. | 2/2/2009 |
Q: When the Bible say He and Him,does the Bible mean GOD or Jesus? Also are Jesus and GOD the same? I ...
A: He and Him are used hundreds of times in the Bible. You need to look at the surrounding texts to ...
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| Bible info | 2/2/2009 |
Q: What verses of what chapters, of what books, of the bible, answers/ addresses, the question? What ...
A: I misunderstood your question the last time, and I think I have a better idea what you want now. ...
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| My Fault? | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Well I somehow feel like this is my fault.He said that I could stop talking to him whenever I wanted ...
A: I accept your apology, I forgive you. You may ask me any question you want. But keep you questions ...
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| My Fault? | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Well I somehow feel like this is my fault.He said that I could stop talking to him whenever I wanted ...
A: Corrina, I don't hate you. I'm sorry that I left the impression that I did. It just seemed, of a ...
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| Bible info | 2/1/2009 |
Q: What verses of what chapters, of what books, of the bible, answers/ addresses, the question? What ...
A: You have three items here that you wish me to address: 1. What verses of what chapters, of what ...
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| My Fault? | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Well I somehow feel like this is my fault.He said that I could stop talking to him whenever I wanted ...
A: Corrina, Yes, maybe it was your fault. But that’s in the past. Have you asked Jesus to forgive you? ...
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| Salvation. | 1/30/2009 |
Q: So are you saying that since I did this then I am not saved or have I just backslided? ANSWER: Dear ...
A: I’d like to share with you my experience so you know why I’m so urgent in the way I’ve been talking ...
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| Salvation. | 1/28/2009 |
Q: So are you saying that since I did this then I am not saved or have I just backslided? ANSWER: Dear ...
A: I’m afraid you don’t get it: God loves you, but he respects your power of choice, and will never ...
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| Salvation. | 1/28/2009 |
Q: So are you saying that since I did this then I am not saved or have I just backslided?
A: (Sorry, CGLLR) I’m glad you haven’t become discouraged over the issues we’ve discussed. Take heart: ...
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| Salvation. | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
A: I like the name Corrina—it’s a beautiful name. It comes from a Greek word that means “maiden.” But ...
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| Salvation. | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
A: (I’d like to know your name.) Thank you for your question. None of us wants to go to hell, so let’s ...
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| Salvation. | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ...
A: I’m so happy that you love Jesus and want to build a relationship with Him. I can identify with ...
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| Testing of Faith | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Some commentators and many Christians say that God already knew about Abraham’s faith but only ...
A: It gives me great pleasure to have correspondence with a fellow citizen of the Kingdom. And thank ...
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| Testing of Faith | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Some commentators and many Christians say that God already knew about Abraham’s faith but only ...
A: in Gen 22, and about God’s foreknowledge of the outcome. Also notice a few things we can learn from ...
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| help | 1/15/2009 |
Q: where can i find in revelations or the new testament does GOD say he shall withdraw his spirit. I ...
A: To my knowledge, there is no text in the Bible that speaks of God withdrawing His Spirit during the ...
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| Jesus between 12 and 30 | 12/28/2008 |
Q: What is the best argument in the Gospels (apart from Luke 2:51-52) that Jesus did not go away ...
A: So it seems that some think that Jesus got His wisdom from some eastern religion. That’s ...
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| question | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I have a curious question. Since Jesus died for our sins, then what happened to people who died ...
A: Jesus died for all people everywhere, everywhen, at all times and places, regardless of whether of ...
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| food to eat | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Where/when did God mention that we cannot eat pork? And we cannot eat shellfish and all other kinds ...
A: Some people wonder if Jesus said anything about clean and unclean meets, specifically pork. Actually ...
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| Judge not | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Pastor Petty, I previously asked about the unfortunate situation on Pitcairn Island. In your ...
A: The text I quoted is the first in a series, and the entire grouping helps us understand it better: ...
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| Pitcairn | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I worked at the Voice of Prophecy more than 30 years ago when it was still in Glendale. At that ...
A: I carry a warm feeling in my heart for those people and have been in active contact with several ...
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| Salvation / Free will | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Petty. I've read some of your responses to other people's questions and I had something for you to ...
A: and for sending me one of your own. I find you proposition interesting, but it doesn’t line up with ...
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| Gog and Magog | 10/23/2008 |
Q: What are the two present day countries that are thought to be these two countries. Is Gog, Russia? ...
A: These two names appear in Ezekiel 38, 39 and Rev. 20:8, And represent bitter enemies of God’s ...
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| Bible info | 10/21/2008 |
Q: Petty Jr. What are all the verses, of what chapters., of what books, of the Bible; that explains ...
A: I’m curious. Why do you come back to me again and again, when you don’t like my answers? Are you ...
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| Bible info | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Petty Jr. What are all the verses, of what chapters., of what books, of the Bible; that explains ...
A: In becoming a Christian, there are several steps—all of which can take only a few minutes, if not ...
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| Seperation | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I got married on oct27, 07, my husband left me on sept 27, 08. He says that with our issues that he ...
A: I’m so sorry to hear that your husband has left you. I’m sure that must be a terrible blow, and has ...
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| Siege of the Gates series | 10/8/2008 |
Q: What prompted you to write this series? What type of longboat did you build on Pitcairn? Why did ...
A: Did you read the books on PettyPress.com? I have had an interest in ancient civilizations since ...
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| Tithing | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I was recently told that Jesus talked more about money than anything else. More than he talked ...
A: Yes, it does appear that Jesus talked about money a lot. Many times people asked him questions about ...
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| Bible info | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Of the different Christian Bibles that are written in English; a) What is the names of those ...
A: I had no idea when you wrote me that you had anything like this list. This is really out of my ...
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| question and anwsers | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Are we suppose to pay tithes today? How many churches have God established? Should women preach.
A: You’ve listed three, and I’ll answer them in reverse, beginning with women preachers, since tithing ...
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| Bible info | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Of the different Christian Bibles that are written in English; a) What is the names of those ...
A: There are many versions, with new ones coming out every year. It would be impossible for me to tell ...
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| Resurrection | 9/22/2008 |
Q: In Paul’s pinnacle statement in 1Cor. 15 did the term “resurrection” refer to spiritual ascension, ...
A: Most Christians believe that when a person dies his/her soul immediately ascends to heaven, ...
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| Resurrection | 9/20/2008 |
Q: In Paul’s pinnacle statement in 1Cor. 15 did the term “resurrection” refer to spiritual ascension, ...
A: 15. We must remember that 1 Cor. 15 was not written in a vacuum. It must be understood in the ...
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| Matthew | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I am trying to identify the source of some passages I learned in a bible course I took many years ...
A: but I cannot help you. This proverb is not in the Bible, although I’ve heard it a number of times. I ...
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| Bible info | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Of the 613 Laws/commandments/rules/ordinances of the Bible; which ones still apply to Christians of ...
A: Your question can actually be boiled down to this: Is the Old Testament still valid for Christians? ...
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| wishes granted? | 9/5/2008 |
Q: John 15:7 seems too good to be true. Is this to be taken literally? Jesus also mentioned this a ...
A: Yes, the promises of Christ are for us to receive and to enjoy. There are hundreds of them in the ...
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| Bibilical requirements for forgiveness | 9/1/2008 |
Q: We're taught that if we confess our sins that we're forgiven but I'm not well read enough to know if ...
A: My heart goes out to you. I can imagine the hurt through which you have—and are still having—gone ...
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| Bibilical requirements for forgiveness | 9/1/2008 |
Q: We're taught that if we confess our sins that we're forgiven but I'm not well read enough to know if ...
A: Yes, the Bible says: 1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God ...
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| masterbation | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Is masturbation against Catholic religion? How does the church look at masturbation?
A: I'm not a Catholic, so I don't know what the church teaches on this subject. but I know many ...
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| 3 unclean spirits | 7/11/2008 |
Q: In revelations it talks about three unclean spirits coming out of the mouth of the dragon, the beast ...
A: spirits and the beast, dragon, and false prophet—re: the miracles that take place. Lets talk about ...
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| marriage gone wrong | 6/30/2008 |
Q: my husband and i are separated at this time.we have been together for eight years and married for ...
A: I’m so sorry for the pain and suffering through which you are passing—both for the loss of your ...
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| what did jesus call his father | 6/28/2008 |
Q: i was talk to a freind of my the other day and he ask me what did jesus call god and i said father ...
A: It's not so much what I say, but what the Bible says that counts. Jesus repeatedly called God His ...
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| Crucifixtion | 6/27/2008 |
Q: What would have happened if Jesus was acquitted at the trial before his crucifixtion and was allowed ...
A: It’s interesting to stretch one’s mind about such things, but of course we cannot change history by ...
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| JONAH | 6/24/2008 |
Q: WHO WAS JONAH'S MOTHER
A: but the Bible does not tell us the name of Jonah's mother. But his father's name was Amittai. Check ...
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| the mark of the beast | 5/8/2008 |
Q: i have a question about the mark of the beast.some answers i get from watching tv bible shows says ...
A: Gregg, The seal of God and the mark of the beast will be received before the coming of Jesus, and ...
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| the mark of the beast | 5/8/2008 |
Q: i have a question about the mark of the beast.some answers i get from watching tv bible shows says ...
A: Answer: In order to understand what the mark is, we must first find out who the beast is. We shall ...
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| Zion / sion | 5/4/2008 |
Q: What are the other three names of zion / sion ? please provide scripture refrence . Fraternally ...
A: I could not find the names you requested. However I found the following information that may be of ...
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| What name Christ manifested? | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I would appreciate very much if you throw some light on the following: I have manifested thy name ...
A: In Scripture, God has been called by many names: El Shadai—God Almighty; Elohim—God; and many ...
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| Biblical Cruelty? | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have always believed that God is a forgiving God. However, I have read about certain verses that ...
A: It would seem, at first glance, that God acted unfairly in all of these incidents, and many more ...
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| Prayer | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Are prayers only heard by God? Does it matter whether one prays aloud or silently?
A: God hears all prayers that are directed to Him, whether or not they are audible. Of course prayers ...
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| hell | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My name is Caroline and I have a question about what the bible says about Hell. Correct please if ...
A: Hell is a hot topic in some churches. But it’s most important that we understand this from the ...
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| Please help- I'm confused | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I was told in college that God had an individual, personal plan for me, and that it would be ...
A: But there’s no need to be confused: God has a personal plan for you AND an overarching, eternal plan ...
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| Ishmael | 3/3/2008 |
Q: What's the deal with Ishmael? There seem to be 2 different accounts of him. One in which he grows in ...
A: There are several points here that are not apparent from a simple reading of the text: Ishmael was ...
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| Names of God | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Can you list all the names of God in both new /old testaments, then list hebrew/tradional way of ...
A: Please forgive me for classifying you among the many who try to get me to do their homework for ...
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| Names of God | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Can you list all the names of God in both new /old testaments, then list hebrew/tradional way of ...
A: However, this sounds very much like a homework assignment, and that's not the purpose for my work on ...
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| Theology | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Good morning. I am an R/C from Bombay, India. I am very much interested in Bible studies and ...
A: Sin has many aspects, but the underlying cause and definition remain the same: Breaking God’s law; ...
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| righteousness in christ | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am looking to find several verses in the bible that prove that we inherited Christ's righteousness ...
A: His righteousness was connected with his resurrection, but it goes much further than that—it touches ...
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| Bible question | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Is Masturbation and watching porn okay according to the Bible or is it a sinful activities?
A: Many people have difficulty understanding the relationship of these things with the Bible. There are ...
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| The Perfect Scripture | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Last week, my husband left me for another woman. I am very devastated, of course. Valentines day is ...
A: I can see from your question that you are crushed, broken hearted. This is a very difficult time for ...
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| Guidance/Direction and the Bible | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have a question but am not sure how to phrase it, so please forgive me if I sound a bit unclear. ...
A: The experience you’re having is common to all those who have a relationship with God. We all want to ...
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| question about writing in the Bible | 12/31/2007 |
Q: My question may seem a bit unusual, but can you tell me something related to "writing" in the Bible ...
A: I am a writer, and have long been involved with the study of the Bible. All of the things I have ...
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| Immediate Context | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I am a Christian and have a question about John 8:14 part B. In part 'A' of John 8:14, Jesus makes ...
A: I'm not sure I can give you any further help than I've done. I really can't second-guess Jesus on ...
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| "for I know where I came from...." John 8:14b | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I am a Christian and have a question about John 8:14 part B. In part 'A' of John 8:14, Jesus makes ...
A: 14. Read the entire chapter in order to get the context of what is going on. Starting with verse 12 ...
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| Temperance | 12/18/2007 |
Q: What do the bible say about temperance?
A: Perhaps the basic rule would be this: Total abstinence from that which is harmful, and moderate use ...
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| Study Bibles | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Which study Bible would you recommend from the following: life application, ryrie, or scofield? (I ...
A: I've heard that Nelson's is good. I'm not acquainted with Life Application or Ryrie, but I would ...
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| Most Universal Creed of the Christian Church | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Where do I find this in the Bible? "I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and ...
A: There is no place in the Bible where this statement actually occurs in this way, because this is a ...
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| Need help with some verses... | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I am needing help finding some verses, that I was hoping were in the bible, that you might be ...
A: Christians are different, all right. Perhaps it stems from the law quoted by Jesus: Mat 22:37 ...
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| Moses | 11/2/2007 |
Q: How many times was Moses married? Was one of his wives Black? Please support both answers with ...
A: Moses. There is no evidence that Moses was married more than once. The only wife of which the ...
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| Conversed with God | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Thurman Good afternoon, I'm curious about who were the actual people who spoke/conversed with God ...
A: Yes, there have been many who talked with God. Abraham, at the oaks of Mamre when he welcomed the ...
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| ten commandments | 10/22/2007 |
Q: How does the wording from Exodus 20:8 ("Remember the Sabbath")to Deuteronomy 5:12 ("observe the ...
A: The wording of the commandment as found in Exodus 20:8 is the original, written by the finger of God ...
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| Genesis | 10/10/2007 |
Q: In Bible study class we are studying Genesis. Several of us wonder why was it mentioned that the ...
A: The Scriptures don't really tell us anything more than that. But I would assume that the east gate ...
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| Seraphs - Seraphim | 10/7/2007 |
Q: G'day, I go to the Ballarat Family Church of Christ here in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Our ...
A: Kev, Thanks for your question about the Seraphim. I wish I could help you, but to my knowledge, ...
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| church | 10/5/2007 |
Q: Is there any where in the bible that says you absolutely have to go to church?
A: The idea behind the church is shown by the examples of Jesus and the apostles. As you quoted Mat ...
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| Virginity | 10/4/2007 |
Q: This is a serious question, I am not a prankster, I have never understood the viginity cloth of the ...
A: Looking back 2500-3000 years at a custom is difficult at best. This custom evidently makes no sense ...
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| transsubstantiation | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I'm curious about early beliefs on transubstantiation. (I hope I'm spelling this correctly). I have ...
A: I realize that the Roman church believes that the wafer and wine, after they intone the proper ...
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| NAOS: Temple | 9/16/2007 |
Q: In the ancient greek - the word NAOS referred not just to the temple as a whole, but to the inner ...
A: You are right in saying that the body is the NAOS of the Holy Spirit. If the Spirit is there, there ...
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| Jesus, fear | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have been thinking and can't figure this out because I believe the Bible is silent on it. When ...
A: The Bible says: Mat 26:36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he ...
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| ezekiel | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Ezekiel 26: 1-13, "Now it came about in the eleventh year ... that the word of the Lord came to me ...
A: Chris, Read Daniel 2 and compare it with history. It confirmed my faith in the Bible. Read about ...
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| end times | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I recently came across an internet blog where someone stated that nowhere in the bible is there ...
A: The text you are looking for is found in KJV: Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good ...
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| Eph 1:3 | 9/8/2007 |
Q: In Ephesians 1:3 paul states that we are blessed with every spiritual blessing in heaven: Am I ...
A: I think you’ll find the answer to your question in the context of the verse: Eph 1:1 (NIV) Paul, an ...
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| Head Coverings | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Does the scripture address the requirement for women's head coverings in church, and if so, does it ...
A: The only text that comes to mind is: 1 Cor 11:13 Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to ...
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| Question about religion | 6/17/2007 |
Q: What is armageddon and the day of reckoning? Are they mentioned anywhere in the bible besides ...
A: The word "Armageddon" appears only in Revelation: Rev 16:12-16 (NIV) "The sixth angel poured out ...
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| Question | 4/17/2007 |
Q: Where in the bible can you find the phrase the lord is. Like in Exdus 9:27 which says the lord is ...
A: Here is a sampling (I tried to skip repitions). You can find these kind of things by using a good ...
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| ezekiel | 4/9/2007 |
Q: 17” Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Art thou not he of whom I have spoken in old time through my ...
A: A lot has been written about Gog and Magog through the years, but most of it is only speculation. ...
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| A Summary | 4/6/2007 |
Q: Can you please give me a summary of John 19:26-27
A: 26, 27: John 19:26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing ...
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| Love Chapter | 4/6/2007 |
Q: My mind is drawing a complete blank on where to find on Love. The Love Chapter. I know it is fouinbd ...
A: I've copied it below. The actual statement of Paul about love is found in verses 4-8a. The rest of ...
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| Knowledge | 3/31/2007 |
Q: What does Genesis 3:22 mean, when god says now they have become like us,they know good and evil? I ...
A: again, Dimitre, Thank you for your additional question, but you’re asking me to guess at something ...
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| Knowledge | 3/29/2007 |
Q: What does Genesis 3:22 mean, when god says now they have become like us,they know good and evil? I ...
A: Nice to hear from you again. After Adam and Eve sinned they had learned of their punishment and the ...
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| wishing death | 3/23/2007 |
Q: What passages in the Bible could I refer someone to that is wishing death on a person? Not because ...
A: ” I’m sorry your friend has this difficulty. There are many Bible passages that treat this very ...
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| A summary of some bible verses | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Can you give me a summary of Romans 8:31-39?I would also like to how these verses can apply to a ...
A: 8 and how it would relate to someone who feels like an outcast. First, lets look at the Scripture: ...
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| Adam and Eve | 3/4/2007 |
Q: Which leaves the question,could god have sent his son jesus to die for adam and eve there and then? ...
A: Dimitre, We have come to the point where we are questioning God. God is the Creator, the One who ...
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| Adam and Eve | 3/3/2007 |
Q: Reading this seems a little like catch 22 for Adam and Eve. When God ceated them did he install any ...
A: Yes, God programmed them to know right from wrong. And He told them all about the evil dude who ...
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| Adam and Eve | 3/2/2007 |
Q: When God created Adam, why didn't he create Eve at the same time? He obviously knew Adam would need ...
A: There are two lessons, among others, that God wanted to teach mankind when He created them. 1. He ...
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| translations | 2/26/2007 |
Q: Petty , Thank you for the info. I'm still not clear on the sources of the translations you ...
A: Perhaps a fuller explaination would be of help To begin with, all of the translations ...
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| translations | 2/24/2007 |
Q: Can you please tell me which English translations of the Bible are directly from the Classical ...
A: As you suggest, there are a number of translations which are 3-4 generations from the original text. ...
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| celibacy | 2/19/2007 |
Q: Yes, you're right, Jesus was not against marriage, it stands to reason. It's also true that he had ...
A: The Bible is a book that paints everybody just like they are. The most vaunted heros of the Bible, ...
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| celibacy | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I'd like to ask you about the vows of chastity which are connected with the celibacy. As for the ...
A: It is true that Jesus never married. But that doesn’t mean He was against marriage. You’ll remember ...
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| Prayer | 2/15/2007 |
Q: How did Jesus teach Christians to pray? I have heard prayer must come from the tongue of the ...
A: Dear Jim, I’m not Pastor Carpenter, but I can answer your question. Jesus always prayed to ...
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| Marriage and the Bible | 2/14/2007 |
Q: My parents have not been supportive of my marriage (27 months of marriage). Their disapproval has ...
A: Dear Tina, I’m so sorry that you have such pain as a result of your parent’s attitude ...
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| baptism | 1/31/2007 |
Q: "Is water baptism essential for salvation? Was Jesus talking about water or the Holy Spirit when He ...
A: Dear Pastor Rich, Thank you for your question about baptism. Yes, baptism is necessary for ...
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| Theophilus | 1/11/2007 |
Q: Basically, I would like to know who is he,Theophilus, what is he and where did he come from, that ...
A: James, There is no information, to my knowledge, about the identy of this man. He must have been ...
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| the new testament times | 1/10/2007 |
Q: What can you tell me about the social stratification of the New Testament Times? Thanks very much!
A: Elaine, This question is a bit too broad for me to handle. I suggest you read the book "Manners and ...
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| temple vs synagouge | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Could you please share your knowledge on the differences between the Jerusalem temple and the ...
A: The Temple was specifically ordained by God as the place where He was to be worship through ...
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| Trinity | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I think the Trinity is strange: why did God present himself as 3 things (does it actually say this ...
A: Let me share with you just a few of the many texts that the Bible uses to describe the ...
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| Predestination | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I have plenty of biblical backing for conscious choice of salvation Are there any supporting ...
A: I couldn't agree with you more. Here's an answer I sent to someone else who asked about this ...
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| trials | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Not sure if the scripture is in the Bible or if it is just a saying. I'm looking for a scripture ...
A: Dear Sherrie, Thank you for your question. I think the verses you want are: Mat 7:28 And ...
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| Jesus, the Gentiles and Samarians | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Why does Jesus instruct the apostles NOT to go among the Gentiles or Samaritans, yet Jesus himself ...
A: Dear Jeff, Thank you for your question. The text you are referring to is this: Mat 10:5 ...
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| church | 7/10/2006 |
Q: 1 Timothy 3:15 "But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in ...
A: Dear Johann, Thank you for your question about 1 Tim. 3:15, whether the pillar and ground ...
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| A Bible Studies Major | 6/14/2006 |
Q: Thurman, I am a young man about to go on to bible school: majoring in bible studies, I'm excited, ...
A: Dear Anthony, I’m filled with joy to hear of your interest to prepare for full-time work ...
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| Lazarus, Jesus wept seeing Mary's sorrow | 5/31/2006 |
Q: for being available for this question. God bless you and your ministries. Here is my question... ...
A: Dear Maria, I like your poem. You capture the emotion of the moment through Mary, and ...
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| Ezekial 28:13- in the King... | 4/18/2006 |
Q: Ezekial 28:13- in the King James version the last sentence of the verse says: "the workmanship of ...
A: Dear Johann, Thank you for your question about the adornment of Lucifer (see Isa 14.12-14). ...
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| Jesus on divorce and remarriage | 1/20/2006 |
Q: -Hi Thurman, thanks for the response, just one more clarifying question if I might. Jesus was not ...
A: You make the statement that for a person to be divorced for any reason than fornication would be ...
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| Jesus on divorce and remarriage | 1/19/2006 |
Q: 19:9, specifically His use of the word apoulo (put away). In this context, was Jesus telling them ...
A: 19.9. Here is the statement in context: Mat 19:3 Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They ...
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| Gone fishing | 12/14/2005 |
Q: I am writing on behalf of a dear friend of mine, who 3 years ago very seriously tried to take his ...
A: I'm not sure how to answer this because you haven't given me much to go by. The only text that seems ...
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| Garden of Eden location. | 11/17/2005 |
Q: Where on earth is the garden of Eden located specifically? What is the lattitude and longitude of ...
A: Unfortunately that Garden is no longer on earth. The Flood occurred about 1600 from Creation and ...
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| Why does God allow war? | 11/17/2005 |
Q: Why does God allow war with all its killing and raping? Since God is the one who decides the outcome ...
A: The picture on our planet looks pretty bleak, doesn't it. And according to Bible prophecy, it will ...
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| Methuselah | 11/17/2005 |
Q: Jesus said, "No man cometh unto the father except through the son", so how did Methuselah make it to ...
A: Enoch, who went to heaven without dieing, and Methuselah, and all the others who believed in and ...
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| Kicked out of Eden | 9/19/2005 |
Q: In a paragraph or so, can you tell me why Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden of Eden?
A: God told Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. He had the ...
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| Bible Questions | 5/30/2005 |
Q: From your profile you have an extensive background in biblical studies. I feel an answer from you ...
A: I'll do my best to share with you Biblical answers. 1. God has no beginning and no ending. He lives ...
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| Can Satan Heal | 5/25/2005 |
Q: Last night in Bible study the question about whether or not Satan has the power to actually heal a ...
A: I am not Pastor Carpenter, I'm Pastor Petty. For some reason the computer sent your question to me. ...
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| Bible verses about Church? | 3/21/2005 |
Q: I was just wondering if there are any strong verses in the bible that talk about the absolute need ...
A: The idea behind the church is shown by the examples of Jesus and the apostles. As you quoted Mat ...
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| 8th day of creation | 11/15/2004 |
Q: i've been a catholic all my life. and now in the past few years i've had an intrest in searching ...
A: It is easy to make statements, but sometimes it is harder to prove them from Scripture. The Bible ...
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| hell | 10/26/2004 |
Q: After recently conducting a study of the concept of hell, I have come to a preliminary belief that, ...
A: It appears to me that you've done your homework. I see no difficulty at all in your conclusions. ...
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| inheritance | 10/13/2004 |
Q: Thurman, When the New Testament talks about the believer's "inheritance", do you think the ...
A: The reward that Jesus has for His people is given according to what he does in this life. We are ...
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| joseph | 9/16/2004 |
Q: I'm writing a story about Joseph and his coloured coat and need answers to the following questions ...
A: September 16, 2004 Allexperts.com question I'm writing a story about Joseph and his colored coat ...
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| Shelumiel | 8/16/2004 |
Q: Could you tell me what Shelumiel (mentioned several times in Numbers) did? I have found his name ...
A: The only thing I could find was an entry in a Bible dictionary: Shelumiel (she\\®-lu\\'mž-e¬l). ...
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| Female Prophets? | 8/4/2004 |
Q: Petty, Recently I saw "The Passion of the Christ." I was born and raised a Catholic and my wife ...
A: I have not seen “The Passion” and have no intention of seeing it. I have read many times about the ...
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| condensed version? | 7/27/2004 |
Q: I've always been interested in the bible and the stories in it. Unfortuneatly I find it too boring ...
A: Although I'm not familiar with cliff's notes, there are many ways to solve your problem. You can get ...
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| chapter 3 of the book of Jonah | 7/4/2004 |
Q: I was wondering about chapter 3 in the book of Jonah. Does it show that the Lord has forgiven Jonah ...
A: Basically, yes to your first question. God forgave the city and gave it a new chance to be faithful ...
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| chapter 1 of the book of Jonah | 6/30/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you could explain or find out what the book of Jonah in the Old Testament means ...
A: The book of Jonah is the story of a prophet who refused to do what God asked Him to do. And this ...
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| Noah's animals. | 6/19/2004 |
Q: I know this may be a strange question to ask, butI need to know or at least be able to take an ...
A: The following text will answer yourGen 7:2 (KJV) Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by ...
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| Fire In Hell? | 6/15/2004 |
Q: Is there fire in hell? Also, does God have a body? And is he a man (Exodus 15:3)? What about the ...
A: Is there fire in hell? Also, does God have a body? And is he a man (Exodus 15:3)? What about the ...
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| KJV | 6/10/2004 |
Q: Most marketing materials of modern Bible versions claim that the King James Bible is based on ...
A: Although the King James Version is flawed in some respects (as are all those things that have been ...
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| relationships | 5/30/2004 |
Q: We all know that God forbids homosexual acts but loves homosexual persons. If a homosexual couple in ...
A: May 31, 2004 Dear Mary, Before I answer your question specifically, I believe we need to get an ...
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| Recently I have been hearing... | 5/18/2004 |
Q: Recently I have been hearing a preacher talk about the divine providence of God. That everything ...
A: Sometimes it is that way, sometimes it is not. Let me give you some examples. After reminding them ...
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| Cain's wife | 5/18/2004 |
Q: I have a question regarding a couple of verses from the KJV. Genesis 4:16 And Cain went out from the ...
A: The woman Cain married was obviously his sister. Josephus, a first-century Jewish Historian, tells ...
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