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  1. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  2. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  5. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  6. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  7. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  8. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  9. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  10. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?


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

Why did Jesus teach that we should not swear an oath?

Although oaths are still used in some settings (such as a courtroom or the swearing-in of political leaders) even today, Jesus was referring particularly to...

October 01 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

When the civil war happened, is that what God was referring to when he said brother will turn against brother?

If the reference in the question is to the American Civil War, I do not believe that Jesus was referring to it, or to any other conflicts like it that arise...

September 30 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

How did the woman at the well know that Jesus was a Jew?

The woman with whom Jesus was speaking was a Samaritan, and thus not a Jew. She would have known that Jesus was a Galilean (and therefore a Jew) by His...

September 30 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Who was Lazarus in the Bible?

September 30 2023

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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

September 30 2023

Comment by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

In the last days, will everyone need to go to Jerusalem to worship God?

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Hi Helmut, Raptured believers will be back to rule with Jesus Christ on the earth at the 1,000 Years millennium rule. Satan will be bound all through that...

September 30 2023

Question by Anonymous
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Why did Jesus teach that we should not swear an oath?

Why do not take an oath at all?

Matthew 5:34

September 30 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by B S

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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Don't let the Judaizers and sabbatarians fool you. They will quote 'stranger at the gate' to mean all Gentiles. The problem they don't address is they were...

September 30 2023

Answer by Robert O'Connell

Why did David name his son Solomon when God said his name was to be Jedidiah?

While it's common for the antecedent of a third masculine personal pronoun ('him' in 'Now YHWH loved him', 2 Sam. 12:24) to be the nearest previous masculine...

September 30 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it blasphemy to call GOD she? or GOD our mother?

The concept of a male or female God is put in perspective when you consider how hierarchy was established in Jesus' time and thousands of years before Him....

September 30 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What does it mean to worship God in truth and in Spirit?

John 4:23: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship...

September 30 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How did the woman at the well know that Jesus was a Jew?

"The Samaritan woman said to him, "How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?"

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

Why are there two demon-possessed men in the Gerasene tombs in Matthew, but only one in Mark and Luke?

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Why do I say, 'It's great to have different writers tell it the way they heard it'? Because it actually gives it MORE credibility. If the scriptures were all...

September 30 2023

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Can a true Christian sin habitually?

September 30 2023

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What does it mean that love always trusts?

September 30 2023

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What does it mean to walk in the light?

September 30 2023

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

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I respectfully disagree with the view that Paul's conversion was an excellent example or illustration of the operation of the "irresistible grace" doctrine....

September 30 2023

Answer by Paul Bayne , Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.

When trouble hits, don't we all "falter" at times? (Proverbs 24:10).

If we didn't "falter", then we wouldn't need God. The victorious Christians life isn't a life of success, prosperity and "victory" over sin and temptation,...

September 29 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?

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Yes! They looked to the serpent's defeat on the staff for security just as we look to Jesus Christ and His victory for us on the cross. You are right...all...

September 29 2023

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How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?

September 29 2023

Answer by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

I believe St. Paul is an excellent example of "irresistible grace." As Saul he was on his way to Damascus to continue his persecution of Christians, the Lord...

September 29 2023 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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When trouble hits, don't we all "falter" at times? (Proverbs 24:10).

Proverbs 24:10 "If you FALTER in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!"

September 29 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joseph Barnett , Christian Author, Veteran, Vegan, Animal Activist

Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?

Shepherds carry a staff to act as a club to ward off bears, wolves, snakes, etc. A snake on a staff represented defeat. Genesis 3:15 is the first prophecy...

September 29 2023 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Daryl Salisbury

What does it mean in Matthew 3:11, "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire"?

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When I received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, I also received the baptism of fire at the same time. While speaking in tongues, the fire was churning in my...

September 29 2023

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Does God still perform miracles?

September 28 2023

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

What does it mean to acknowledge God in all your ways and He will make your paths straight?

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Yes, brother. God's way is a GUIDED WAY Neh. 9:19; Prov. 3:6 and then because He loves us so, a GUARDED WAY Ps.17:4-5.

September 28 2023

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How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?

September 28 2023

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Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?

September 28 2023

Comment by Paul Bayne , Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.

What does it mean to acknowledge God in all your ways and He will make your paths straight?

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So very true. I was just reading 1 and 3 Peter this morning, and it reinforced the fact that the life of the Christian will be fraught with fiery trials, but...

September 28 2023

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

What does it mean to acknowledge God in all your ways and He will make your paths straight?

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Paul, I looked up your Acts 14:22 TPT At each place they went, they strengthened the lives of the believers and encouraged them to go deeper in their faith....

September 28 2023

Answer by John Appelt

How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?

In III John 2, the apostle/elder John prays for Gaius that he might be prosperous and be in health. Then he says, “just as your soul prospers.” This is too...

September 28 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus die for everyone or just believers?

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Thank you, brother Danny! No, you made a good point. I should have used the word 'primarily' instead of 'only'. I have hope that our chats do help others in...

September 28 2023

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Who do I pray to? God the Father, or Jesus?

September 28 2023

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Who do I pray to? God the Father, or Jesus?

September 28 2023

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

Why are there two demon-possessed men in the Gerasene tombs in Matthew, but only one in Mark and Luke?

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If one of the writers said there was only one demoniac in the tombs and all the other parts of the story were the same, I STILL wouldn't have an issue with...

September 28 2023

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

Did Jesus die for everyone or just believers?

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I think we're talking past each other; we're not having the same conversation. Please excuse me. Enjoy your day brother!

September 28 2023

Answer by Paul Bayne , Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.

Who do I pray to? God the Father, or Jesus?

Always remember that when you are praying, it's not a formula. It's not a certain amount of steps done in a certain order and then God will hear you. If you...

September 27 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who do I pray to? God the Father, or Jesus?

On Father's Day we try to let Dad know that we love him, that he means the world to us. On Mother's Day we do the same for Mom. Together they hold one office...

September 27 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why would a priest not want to "transfer holiness" to the people in the courtyard?

September 27 2023

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How do I convert to Christianity?

September 27 2023

Answer by Paul Bayne , Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.

What does it mean to acknowledge God in all your ways and He will make your paths straight?

There are two major foundational truths that we must accept as Christians and they are the complete sovereignty of God over good and evil and that Jesus is...

September 26 2023 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does God guide us (Psalm 23:3)??

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Also, Tim, you mentioned that God guides us with his Commands.

September 26 2023

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

Did Jesus die for everyone or just believers?

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I asked the question 'where can we today find OUR good news and doctrine?' Do you stone your neighbors when they pick up sticks on the Sabbath? Do you...

September 26 2023

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

Did Jesus die for everyone or just believers?

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Wow! I can't believe you meant to say what your last statement says!! ONLY?? The epistles from Paul (you said this) is ONLY where we are to find our good...

September 26 2023

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

Why did Jezebel put on eye makeup just before she died?

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Yeah, I think the way it reads, she thought she could influence him by fixing her face. In a modern vernacular it would read, 'are you sure you want to...

September 26 2023

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

Why aren't more wicked people brought to ruin (Proverbs 21:12)?

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Well said! We would also never have the desire or realization of needing Him. Without evil and free-will choice we would simply be drones, but God loves us...

September 26 2023

Answer by Paul Bayne , Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.

Why aren't more wicked people brought to ruin (Proverbs 21:12)?

Romans 9 13 As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God’s part? By no means! 15 For he says to...

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