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Refuting Modalism: What is the best way to dismantle Modalism in a loving way to someone?

Q&A question: Refuting Modalism

The Commander of the Lord’s Army: In Joshua 5: 13, who is the commander of the Lord’s army? Is this another Christophany? And why do we read so little about him if he helped Joshua in his ventures?

Q&A question: The Commander of the Lord’s Army

Are the Mentally Disabled Saved?: What happens to autistic people or mentally disabled people? Do they go to Heaven?

Q&A question: Are the Mentally Disabled Saved?

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Am I Saved if I Have An Addiction?: How do I know If I actually have a saving faith, especially considering that I’m addicted to pornography, and am having a hard time asking for someone to help me stop. Thanks.

Q&A question: Am I Saved if I Have An Addiction?

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Congregational Votes – Sometimes Sinful?: Is it against the Bible to have your congregation vote on whether or not to have women as elders?

Q&A question: Congregational Votes – Sometimes Sinful?

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Indwelling, Infilling & Assurance: Do you have the Holy Spirit if you haven't been baptized with Him? I don't feel/believe like I do. I can't hear His voice.

Q&A question: Indwelling, Infilling & Assurance

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The Day of The Lord & His Second Coming: How do the ideas of "The Day of The Lord" in the Old Testament and Jesus' second coming in the New Testament intersect? I've been studying this, but I'd like some of your opinions.

Q&A question: The Day of The Lord & His Second Coming

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A Cure for Hypocrisy: What is the cure for hypocrisy? I have stopped going to church because I feel rotten on the inside and feel like a fraud. I don’t seem to love Jesus like others. My heart is cold. No emotion.

Q&A question: A Cure for Hypocrisy

Can the Bible Become an Idol?: Is it possible to love the Bible so much that it can be a form of an idol?

Q&A question: Can the Bible Become an Idol?

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Are there 7 Deadly Sins?: I’ve heard people refer to the “7 Deadly Sins,” but I haven’t been able to find that sort of list in Scripture. Are those sins especially “deadly” according to Scripture? If not, where did that list come from?

Q&A question: Are there 7 Deadly Sins?

Should Youth Pastors Simplify or Go Deep?: I absolutely love being a new Youth Pastor! However, I often find myself going over my students' heads. A small group of them tell me they're thrilled to "actually learn something." I'm conflicted on whether I should simplify my messages in an effort to hold as many attention spans as possible, or keep going into deeper waters to continue feeding those that seem to be benefiting from it. Thoughts?

Q&A question: Should Youth Pastors Simplify or Go Deep?

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Does God Love Everyone?: I hear some people make the claim that God doesn't love everyone. If God doesn't love everyone, how can He require that we love our neighbor (neighbor defined as Jesus defined it in Luke 10) as ourselves?

Q&A question: Does God Love Everyone?

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Was Ezra Wrong to Assume God’s Protection?: Regarding Ezra 8: 21-23, shouldn’t Ezra have been practical and used the resources available to him? Isn’t it unwise to just assume/hope that God will provide divine protection?

Q&A question: Was Ezra Wrong to Assume God’s Protection?

When God Kills, Was it Actually Satan?: Leaders at my church say that when God killed or did something bad it was always Satan. Thoughts? I think this is blasphemy.

Q&A question: When God Kills, Was it Actually Satan?

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Does Satan Himself Actually Tempt Us?: Considering Satan is not omnipresent or omnipotent, is it realistic to state that he tempts us, or does much of anything directly? Wouldn't it be more orchestration of demons who act?

Q&A question: Does Satan Himself Actually Tempt Us?

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Does Reading Scripture Aloud = Prophecy?: Does reading the Scriptures aloud in the power of the Holy Spirit count as prophecy? It's speaking forth the Word of God. Also, Scripture is called prophecy in 2 Peter 1: 19-21.

Q&A question: Does Reading Scripture Aloud = Prophecy?

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Married Legally vs. in the Eyes of the Church?: Is there a difference between being married in the eyes of the church and the eyes of the state?

Q&A question: Married Legally vs. in the Eyes of the Church?

When Apologists Make Mistakes: What do we do when apologists we trust are proven wrong or discredited by critics? Can we still trust them and their work?

Q&A question: When Apologists Make Mistakes

Can a Christian Attend Secular Concerts?: Can you pls help me think biblically about going to secular concerts like Taylor Swift’s Eras tour?

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Why Didn’t Greek Spread?: Why didn't Greek spread through the Christian world like Arabic did through the Muslim one? Both revere holy books, yet Greek didn't become widespread. Surely it would have made understanding easier.

Q&A question: Why Didn’t Greek Spread?

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Is Cessationism Heretical?: What can I say to a Cessationist brother who calls me heretical for simply believing in the miraculous gifts of the Spirit? Can there be unity?

Q&A question: Is Cessationism Heretical?

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Deathbed Visions from God or Satan?: Do you think deathbed visions of deceased relatives or Jesus are real, or hallucinations? If real, do you think they are from God or Satan? I’m worried about being led astray on my deathbed.

Q&A question: Deathbed Visions from God or Satan?

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Ministering to LGBTQ+ Friends: Most of my long-time friends are part of the LGBTQ+ community. I got saved 3 years ago and no longer support that ideology, but they don’t know that. I feel convicted but don’t know how to approach the issue. Any advice?

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Overcoming Lust: I’ve been struggling with lust for a few years, and it weighs heavily on my heart. Every time I think I can break away from it, I keep falling back into it. How can I finally break free?

Q&A question: Overcoming Lust

sexual ethics

Is Ecclesiastes 7 Misogynistic?: In Ecclesiastes 7: 27-29, my fiancée who is new to Bible reading and study wondered why this verse sounded misogynistic. Do you have any ideas?

Q&A question: Is Ecclesiastes 7 Misogynistic?

Women & Men – Distinct Attire?: I heard you teach it’s a biblical principle for girls to make sure they wear only girl clothes and guys, guy clothes. I'm a girl but I sometimes wear zip hoodies or T-shirts that are technically from the men’s section (but with other women's items). I didn’t think that was wrong, but is my attitude wrong?

Q&A question: Women & Men – Distinct Attire?

Standing Up for the Persecuted in Israel: How do we best stand up for the persecuted people of Israel in the world today and effectively do our duty to glorify Jesus as the controversy of Zion blazes?

Q&A question: Standing Up for the Persecuted in Israel

Parable of the Patches & Wineskins: Can you help me understand the parable of the patches and wineskins at the end of Luke 5?

Q&A question: Parable of the Patches & Wineskins

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How to Truly Trust God: How do I truly trust God? I've been struggling with fear of dying and judgment; fear that I don't have enough faith or that salvation isn't really by grace alone.

Q&A question: How to Truly Trust God

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A Misogynistic Bible Verse?: In Ecclesiastes 7: 27-29, my fiancée who is new to Bible reading and study wondered why this verse sounded misogynistic. Do you have any ideas?

Q&A question: A Misogynistic Bible Verse?

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Reaching Atheist Children: I'm a new Christian from Islam. My son & daughter are like Richard Dawkins (atheist). What do you think would be the best way to give them the Gospel, short but clear?

Q&A question: Reaching Atheist Children

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Was Jesus’ Death Truly Sacrificial?: What is the biblical nature of sacrifice? An atheist asked me how Christ's death & resurrection is truly a sacrifice if God is infinite. How do I best explain Jesus' sacrifice?

Q&A question: Was Jesus’ Death Truly Sacrificial?

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Faith in Christ = Guaranteed Protection?: Matthew 6: 25-34 seems to promise earthly protection. How do we contrast this with the "nakedness and starvation" that Paul and other Christians went through (especially under persecution)?

Q&A question: Faith in Christ = Guaranteed Protection?

Is “Allah” an Idol?: How do I explain to a "Palestinian Christian" that Allah is an idol and isn't God? My coworker claims to follow Jesus and doesn’t follow Mohammed but insists it is OK to call God “Allah” in her language.

Q&A question: Is “Allah” an Idol?

Are Pseudonyms Sinful?: Do you think it is sinful to use pseudonyms online to protect your personal identity? Could this be considered intentional deception? As Christians, to what extent do we have a right to privacy?

Q&A question: Are Pseudonyms Sinful?

Uphold the Constitution vs. Obey Government?: In general, Christians should not rebel against the government without biblical reason, but as one in the military, should I keep my oath to defend the Constitution if the government violates it?

Q&A question: Uphold the Constitution vs. Obey Government?

Is it OK to Tour Other Religions’ Places?: Where do you see the Bible speak to touring temples of other faiths for the goal of building long-term relationships and sharing the Gospel while also guarding against demonic influence or causing people to stumble?

Q&A question: Is it OK to Tour Other Religions’ Places?

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Scapegoat = Satan?: How can we be certain that the “scapegoat” isn't Satan in Leviticus 16 and Revelation 20?

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Are You Casting Pearls Before Swine?: When should we apply Matthew 7:6? I ask because for Christmas, I want to give a spiritually themed gift to my unbelieving sister, who has crudely rejected the Bible and God multiple times. Should I even bother?

Q&A question: Are You Casting Pearls Before Swine?

How to Honor your Parents: How can I honor my parents while not agreeing with their lifestyle or theology? What does it mean to honor your parents biblically as a young adult, and when/where do you draw the line?

Q&A question: How to Honor your Parents

Responding to “Oneness” Teachings: How would you respond to a Oneness believer who denies the distinct Personhood of the Father, Son, and Spirit, even after showing them clear verses that distinguish the Father from the Son, etc.?

Q&A question: Responding to “Oneness” Teachings

Why is Jesus Called the “Son”?: Why is the title of Jesus “Son”? Why isn't the Holy Spirit called the Son of God?

Q&A question: Why is Jesus Called the “Son”?

Honoring God & Each Other in Marital Intimacy: Does a wife have to do everything her husband wishes in the bedroom? I feel so uncomfortable doing oral acts, but he says it’s the only thing that satisfies him. I feel guilty. We both are believers.

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Did Jesus Tell a Lie?: Did Jesus actually lie in John 7:6-11?

Q&A question: Did Jesus Tell a Lie?

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Is God a Biased Hypocrite?: Aren't we saved when we do our best to live Godly lives? Otherwise, God is a biased hypocrite who plays favoritism. We're to be perfect as He is! Other logic is a fallacy, thus false teaching.

Q&A question: Is God a Biased Hypocrite?

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Christian Science: Would you ever be interested in doing a video on Christian Science and the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy?

Q&A question: Christian Science

Which Proverbs are Commands?: How can we know which proverbs (if any) are direct, unilateral commands of God (example: Proverbs 23: 13-14)?

Q&A question: Which Proverbs are Commands?

They’re Not Worried about Eternity!: What advice do you have for witnessing to someone who doesn’t care about what happens after they die? I have a friend who is content with betting their eternity on Hell if they are wrong.

Q&A question: They’re Not Worried about Eternity!

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Satan = “GOD of this World”?: How did Satan become the "god of this world," and why did God allow him to reign?

Q&A question: Satan = “GOD of this World”?

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