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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  3. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  4. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  5. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  6. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  7. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
  8. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  9. Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?

November 29 2023

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

What is the unforgivable sin?

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There is no "unforgivable sin" on this side of the cross including the sin of unbelief. The cross and Christ's shed blood was the means by which ALL sin WAS...

November 29 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How or what can we pray for Israel and Gaza during this present war?

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Thanks, Tim! Now, too, I've found a couple: https://worldrelief.org/blog-prayer-for-israel-and-gaza/ and 7 ways to pray for Israel and Gaza Open Doors US...

November 29 2023

Comment by Cat Holley

What was the "fourth watch"? (Matthew 14:25)

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I am often woken up between 3 and 5 am almost always closer to 4 am. I get up and pray. I didn't know this was a significant time, but this post definitely...

November 29 2023

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

Should we allow false teachers into our home?

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Does that mean that we shouldn’t entertain atheists? They have a secular religion completely opposed to the Christian truth and in a sense are purveyors of...

November 29 2023

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

How or what can we pray for Israel and Gaza during this present war?

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Multiple examples can be found on Google under the search term "prayer for Israel and Gaza in English".

November 29 2023

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

How could the people "work with all their heart" and not worry (Neh. 4:6)?

I would say that Nehemiah 4:13-23 indicates that the people were able to work wholeheartedly, without worry or fear, through a combination of faith in God...

November 29 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

My view is that the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) is a distinct religion from Biblical Christianity. It does not appear to draw its authority from Scripture....

November 29 2023 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the unforgivable sin?

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I agree with James and applaud his citation of John 3:18 which parallels Wiersbe's idea: " The only sin today that God cannot forgive is rejection of His Son...

November 29 2023

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What is a Jesus freak?

November 28 2023

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

What is the limit of perfection in Psalm 119:96?

The psalmist is saying that many things had already been the subject of his observation. He had seen men of the greatest strength, and those of the most...

November 26 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How were the mountains covered in Genesis chapter 7:20 when the water rose 15 cubits, and that’s approximately 21.88 feet, but there are mountains that are hundreds of feet tall?

Good question, Darrell! At Arizona Bible College in Phoenix, Arizona, we studied and even debated whether Noah's Flood was a worldwide flood or just a local...

November 26 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Are demons fallen angels?

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In the Book of Enoch demons are said to be fallen angels, while Josephus holds that they are the spirits of the wicked dead.

November 26 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why did Jeremiah keep preaching when no one was listening? (Jeremiah 7:22–27)

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Good answer, Alice. I voted you up. But in your statement, "Just as a parent can punish their child for something they didn't know they were doing wrong,...

November 26 2023

Question by Anonymous
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How could the people "work with all their heart" and not worry (Neh. 4:6)?

Nehemiah 4:6 says, So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart.

November 26 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How can I overcome sin in my Christian life?

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Good job, Jim! Yes, I agree. We must be EAGER to do good! 1 Peter 3:13 (NLT) says, "Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?" See...

November 26 2023

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

Did Jeremiah know exactly when the prophesied events would happen (Jr. 27:1-17)

I would say Jeremiah, like other prophets was a messenger for God. He was a mouthpiece. Jeremiah 1:9: Jeremiah loved God. God touched Jeremiah's lips and...

November 26 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

How were the mountains covered in Genesis chapter 7:20 when the water rose 15 cubits, and that’s approximately 21.88 feet, but there are mountains that are hundreds of feet tall?

Genesis 7:17: And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth. The ark was...

November 26 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by a w

What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?

Fifth = 20% So you would pay an additional 20% of the amount of your tithes in addition to your 10%. Example: You make 1000, you would owe 100 as 10%. If you...

November 26 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Has any other man or woman ascended to heaven apart from Jesus?

According to scripture Enoch and Elijah went bodily to heaven. However, only Jesus came back post-death in bodily form and sent the Holy Spirit...

November 26 2023 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How were the mountains covered in Genesis chapter 7:20 when the water rose 15 cubits, and that’s approximately 21.88 feet, but there are mountains that are hundreds of feet tall?

The world pre-flood, called Pangaea, was flatter and vastly different to the present world. The geologic features we see now were caused post-flood, due to...

November 26 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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

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Donna, yours is the most helpful and complete answer! Keep up the good work, sister!

November 26 2023

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What is the limit of perfection in Psalm 119:96?

Psalms 119:1 - 176

November 26 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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Can children go to hell?

November 26 2023

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What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?

November 26 2023

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What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?

November 26 2023

Answer by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

Is the United States a Christian nation?

As both a long time Christian and long time history and government teacher I feel particularly qualified to answer this question. America is not and never...

November 25 2023 1 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?

November 25 2023

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

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Amen John! There are so many who believe that they will inherit the kingdom based on THEIR righteousness. Although a believer, I also started to think that...

November 25 2023

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Bravo Mark. Being "in Christ" will not exempt us from sin. Even though we sin, we are still washed, sanctified and justified in Jesus Christ.

November 25 2023

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Bravo Mark. Being "in Christ" will not exempt us from sin. Even though we sin, we are still washed, sanctified and justified in Jesus Christ.

November 25 2023

Comment by Dave Mohler , Preacher's kid.

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

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Consider the fact that today's scientists and technology can do amazing things. Observe also that sightings of UFOs from aircraft regularly include the...

November 25 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?

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Danny, good answer, but I believe the people had faith in God's instructions -- "By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them...

November 25 2023

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What does God look like?

November 25 2023

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How can we recognize the voice of God?

November 25 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about music?

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I love Michael's statement, "In the New Testament, we have song lyrics recorded in Revelation 5; Rev 7 and Rev 15; ..." I see them in Revelation 5 and...

November 24 2023

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

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Don't stop reading at verse 10... 1 Cor 6:11-12 "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the...

November 24 2023

Comment by H Alicia Kilgore

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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I agree but would also like to add Cor 1[9]: Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor...

November 24 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why is sexual purity so important?

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Also, "Marriage is meant to be permanent. "According to Genesis 2:24, man will 'hold fast' to his wife. The language of this same verse, 'This at last is...

November 24 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about music?

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1 Chronicles 23: "The Levites thirty years old or more were counted, and the total number of men was thirty-eight thousand. 4 "David said, 'Of these,...

November 24 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about music?

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Also, I would like to believe Michael's statement, "During David's own reign, he organized the Levitical musicians, and 1 Chronicles 15:16 and 1 Chronicles...

November 24 2023

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What does Psalm 8:6 mean in context?

Psalm 8:6: Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: The Son of man before coming on the earth...

November 24 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?

November 24 2023

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What does the Bible say about talking too much / being talkative?

November 23 2023

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?

I'll try to answer only the first part of this question about Enoch. Another question was merged with this one, "Why did Enoch not die, but instead be taken...

November 23 2023 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that we will judge angels?

November 23 2023

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Why did Jesus ask the man at the pool if he wanted to get well?

November 23 2023