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  1. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  2. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  5. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  6. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  7. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  8. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  9. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  10. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14


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

Why did Jesus say, "Whoever has will be given more"?

NET "For whoever has will be given more, and will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him." 1 NET Notes 1 What...

January 06 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Todd Rushing

Is penance mentioned in the Bible?

The Bible clearly teaches salvation (forgiveness of sins) is by faith and not by works. The Bible says, "By grace are you saved, through faith, and not of...

January 06 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Must precept be upon precept?

Good question, Jo McInnes! A lady in my church once asked me to preach on "Tongues." I, a pastor, became afraid I might lose her. But then I found a sermon...

January 06 2023 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Gary thanks for your comments. It does throw a lot of light on our discussions. Blessings ainsley

January 06 2023

Answer by Jim Dubé , Former pastor

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

For me, it is important to remember the difference between submission and obedience. There is no reference in the NT (the church age) where the wife is told...

January 06 2023 1 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What happened to Job's wife?

Good question, Nitin! I don't know for sure. But I like what Elizabeth Baxter wrote: "A wife who comes to her husband in the spirit of a prophet, who...

January 06 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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January 05 2023

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January 05 2023

Answer by Des Hedrick

What happened to Job's wife?

The reason God allowed Job’s sons and daughters to die but not Job’s wife (even though the Bible clearly states she told Job to “curse God and die”) is...

January 05 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does the New Testament address tithing?

January 05 2023

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January 05 2023

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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Eternal punishment was prepared for Satan and his angels (Matthew 25:41), not for humans. Eternal separation from God is a matter of human determination,...

January 05 2023

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Since Alan Hayward is described as having been a ‘Christadelphian’ and a ‘Non-trinitarianism’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Hayward), (in my opinion) I...

January 05 2023

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

To whom are we to pray, the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?

In my opinion, I agree with J.C. Lambert, who wrote, “On the night of the betrayal, and in full view of His death and resurrection and ascension to God's...

January 05 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by George Fitt , Spiritual Gift of Discernment

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Ainsley, Do these words sound familiar to you? "Basically if the foundational truths in Genesis are suspect then the whole redemption story is also suspect....

January 05 2023

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

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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This is said in this thread: "What it sounds to me that you are saying is that your soul dies along with your body. I absolutely disagree with that. I think...

January 05 2023

Comment by George Fitt , Spiritual Gift of Discernment

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Ainsley, The truth matters. Seeking the truth is seeking Jesus Christ, because He is truth. I do not agree to disagree on this foundational matter.

January 05 2023

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

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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Francesco gave a detailed scriptural explanation for his position on the eternal fate of the lost soul. Every scripture he listed pertained to his argument....

January 05 2023

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

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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There is no more an obstacle in salvation today than there was on day one of Jesus' resurrection. The hard lifting was done on the Cross. Jesus' death...

January 05 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

What is the meaning of the “face of the deep”?

Most people reading this phrase presume it to be referring to the 'two waters' mentioned in Genesis 1:7, (Hebrew: 'mayim 'al' מַיִם עַל, the 'upper waters'...

January 05 2023 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Must precept be upon precept?

January 05 2023

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

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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Fair? Is that the issue with anyone? Not me! I go by the scriptures. No scripture says that the penalty for sin is anything other than death! I'm not willing...

January 04 2023

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

What is the meaning of the “face of the deep”?

If the question pertains to Genesis 1:2, I would interpret the cited phrase to be referring to "the surface of the waters" (the top surface of the depths of...

January 04 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What are the duties of the minister?

1 Corinthians 9:16 - 27

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

What should we learn from the life of Job?

What should we learn from the life of God’s Servant Job? God speaks of Job as ‘My servant Job’ before his affliction began and after his affliction ended Job...

January 04 2023 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about near death experiences?

I can only think of one instance of a most probable instance of a near-death-experience (NDE). Acts 14:19: "Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there;...

January 04 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How are the epistles are generally divided?

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Good work here, John! That is SO evident!

January 04 2023

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

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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George I never said you are a secularist. In fact I pointed out that salvation is exclusively through Christ and not a science exam. As a Christian, I feel...

January 04 2023

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

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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John 5:24 ~ Jesus says 'those who hear his words and believe in him has eternal life, and has past from death to life.' This means we were born into a...

January 04 2023

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

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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Toying with word semantics isn't bible exegesis. It is "torturous" to be imprisoned eternally. Forget about the room temperature!! The teaching that a loving...

January 04 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

How is God good?

GOD Himself defines the word 'good' for us using two major illustrations. Scripture tells us that Moses was a 'good' servant, proving himself trustworthy...

January 04 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How is an eternity in hell a just punishment for only a human lifetime of sin?

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Choosing people to save isn't forcing love on the people. The upside down explanation that 'allowing his people to suffer unending misery is an act of love'...

January 04 2023

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

How is an eternity in hell a just punishment for only a human lifetime of sin?

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According to this bible scholar we choose Jesus. He says 'God will honor our decision to reject him.' So the saved, according to this answer, made the right...

January 03 2023

Answer by Marni McDougall

Why does God let rape etc happen to children?

I have asked myself this same question. Harm to small children is impossible for me to understand and very difficult to forgive. God is love and clearly the...

January 03 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should we worship Jesus?

I can think of 4 clear verses that tell us that Jesus is to be worshipped. He made us. He loves us. He redeemed us. Hebrews 1:6: And when He again brings the...

January 03 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by George Fitt , Spiritual Gift of Discernment

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Ainsley, Are you suggesting I'm a secularist as though what I believe is somehow outside of religion? If yes, that's an insult in my opinion. Get the book...

January 03 2023

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

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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God instituted punishments for the sins of his chosen people. For example, there was a law for bodily discharges. God gave them a long process for being...

January 03 2023

Comment by George Fitt , Spiritual Gift of Discernment

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Ainsley, thanks for replying. The way to resolve this debate is to ask God for wisdom knowing He will answer provided we do not doubt He will (James 1:5-6)....

January 03 2023

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

Is the teaching that Christ will return on the Feast of Trumpets biblical?

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Jeff and Amy, I just saw a great sermon on this intimating the truth you posted. It is The Migdal Eder: Really Understanding Christmas - Dr. Jim Garlow You...

January 03 2023

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

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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Great answer. I don't believe you'll get any refute, your argument is air tight. It amazes me that people who call themselves believers seem to want torture...

January 03 2023

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

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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Rejecting God is deserving of punishment; I think you're right. Should there be a limit to the punishment? Is the Lord's vengeance without end? At what point...

January 03 2023

Answer by John Appelt

How are the epistles are generally divided?

In the New Testament, the books from Romans to Jude are letters or epistles. They are not in chronological order but grouped by authors. The epistles of Paul...

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Does the Bible teach that life begins at conception?

January 02 2023

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

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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George thanks for your perspective on YEC. Yes secularists are just as ardent as YECs re origins. We could go back and forth debating day vs age and just...

January 02 2023

Answer by Rick Baugh , Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer

How many years ago did God create the universe?

I'll assume you are asking whether scripture provides a good idea how long ago God created all things. Scripture does provide quite a bit of information,...

January 02 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should we pray to Jesus? Does Jesus answer prayer?

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If a man prays to God and considers that he's praying to the Father but not the Son and the Holy Spirit, he's really confused about whom it is that he's...

January 02 2023