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

How can we understand these verses in light of all the suffering in the world? (Psalm 145:14–16)

14 The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due seaso...

March 13 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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I concur with Jennifer's view. I disagree with the Calvinistic rendering of John 3:16 in the Greek. Their attempt at disputing the authority of this...

March 13 2022

Answer by D. Michael Paxton , IT at Moody Publishers, MDiv Student at Moody Theo. Seminary

Should Christians worship Mary according to what it says in Luke 1:28ff?

Followers of Christ are not to worship any created beings, whether the Apostles, other saints, Mary, or even angels. Everywhere in the Scriptures that...

March 13 2022 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

PEACE is the Outcome of Trustfulness. “Peace is such a precious jewel, that I would give anything for it but truth.” - Matthew Henry Love and joy together...

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

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

I liked what Emo said, “What the Lord was repudiating was the UNEQUAL application of the capital statue law. By a self righteous mob; perhaps members with...

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March 13 2022

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

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

Using the scriptures to make political hay is a normal thing, but I don’t think it’s a good idea. The scriptures testify (tell us) of Jesus (God). We who are...

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

What does the Bible say about restitution?

Restitution in the Net Bible is found here: Leviticus 24:18, 21: 18 One who beats an animal to death must make restitution for it, life for life. 21 One who...

March 13 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus speak so harshly? (John 8:44)

Jesus and the Pharisees dialogue back and forth in four rounds of debate (See "The Chapters of John" by Harold Willmington) online. It's free.) In round...

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Does God still speak to us today?

March 12 2022

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

What is a jot and a tittle? Matthew 5:17-18

Jeanette Bent said about Matt 5:18"...one jot (iota) or one tittle''. The smallest letter refers to the smallest Hebrew letter (Yod) and the smallest stroke...

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Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

March 12 2022

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

Is the Atonement of Christ Unlimited? Yes it is. I am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that God's atonement in Christ is unlimited. By unlimited, I imply...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?

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That is the reason we go into all the world and preach the gospel. First Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness,...

March 12 2022

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

Is Harold Camping and Family Radio a cult?

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Isn't a group that uses the Bible, whose head is a false prophet, a cult? It certainly seems that way to me. James, there is nothing wrong with people of...

March 12 2022

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

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

2 Timothy 4:11: Paul writes to Timothy, "Only Luke is with Me." Acts 13:38 - 40: "My brothers, I want you to realize that it is through Him that forgiveness...

March 12 2022 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by sebastian Lourdnathan , Business Manager consltant.A Pastor-Lighthouse Ministries

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

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Wonderful & precise! Moreover, he was one among the privileged ones to appear at the Transfiguration! And God is no man's debtor, there is lot of drawing...

March 12 2022

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why did Jesus speak so harshly? (John 8:44)

I humbly submit that in the course of human events there is a time for every purpose under heaven. As hard as it maybe for some; people actually meant what...

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What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?

March 11 2022

Comment by lynn Sander

Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?

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First, "election" should not cause division among the church - everyone who believes Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that His shed blood is the sacrifice...

March 11 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal life. If a...

March 11 2022

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

A good question Jack and some have pontificated that view. I humbly submit that at first it appears to be the case. But upon a closer examination; what the...

March 11 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus speak so harshly? (John 8:44)

44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for...

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Answer by Janet Hegna

Did Jesus die on the cross or just swoon? (Matthew 27:48)

Matt 27:50: Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

March 11 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janet Hegna

What can we learn about David, the author of Psalm 16, from Psalm 16?

David has an intimate relationship with God and he knows where his trust lies. David knows God will protect him. He is a warrior, not only in the physical...

March 11 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can God’s voice be heard? (John 5:37)

John 10:14-16: "I am the Good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even I know the Father; and I lay down My life...

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

Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

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Danny and Rich, well said. I cannot agree with Mr. Houdmann's analogy of the television sets. That analogy makes me think that if the Word of God isn't...

March 11 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete?

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It is the Holy Spirit that has sealed us unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1:13-14. Our guarantee of eternal life. Hebrews 13:5. He will never leave us...

March 11 2022

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

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

Passages like Romans 13:4 present a good case for capital punishment, for the passage says, “for it [the government] does not bear a sword for nothing; for i...

John 7:53 - 8:11

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Is it biblical for a woman to marry a man with whom she had an affair before each one got a divorce?

March 10 2022

Comment by lance decoteau

Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?

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What if Rev. 17:10 represents modern Babylon where the kings are presidents? Hence, the conformation of the current prophetic revelation can look at the last...

March 10 2022

Answer by Janet Hegna

What does the Bible say about oral sex?

I read all the responses so far, and now I'm liking what I've always been told about the Song of Solomon better now then ever. I've always been told that the...

March 10 2022 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can we prove that we are different from animals in God's eyes to those who adhere to the theory of evolution?

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"Science" is not the boogeyman! Where would we be without science and scientists? Probably walking on a flat earth, afraid of falling over the edge! The...

March 10 2022

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

How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?

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Ray Harris, we don't know who wrote the letter to the Hebrews. It could have been Paul. I don't think it was, but it could have been written by him. The...

March 10 2022

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

How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?

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Faith without works is dead isn't speaking on "salvation," it's speaking about service. It's not about how a person gets saved. James doesn't need to tell...

March 10 2022

Answer by kel gens

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

One cannot put new wine into an old wine skin, otherwise the skin would burst. New wine can only be poured into new wine skins. Jesus is using wine as a...

March 10 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rhey Christian Noche

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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Furthermore, Hebrews 11:32-40 makes it clear that all the faithful have not yet been rewarded, but rather will all be rewarded together at the end of time...

March 10 2022

Comment by Donna Murray

What does the Bible say about hermaphrodites?

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We are called to love everyone, even the homosexual. I have two sons one is married to another man and the other wants to transition. This hits me square in...

March 10 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is natural law?

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We are all born with a sense of right and wrong. That was what happened at the fall. Before the fall man did not know sin. After the fall man knew sin, but...

March 10 2022

Answer by Donna Williams

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

I believe that Jesus spoke this parable to illustrate the difference between law and grace. The law was given to the children of Israel through Moses the...

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

What did Paul mean when he said; "I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord"?

Great question, Jeremiah Kaaya! I think Paul meant that he was gladly trading his religion for a personal relationship with the Lord. William W. How, said in...

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What is the book of Hebrews?

March 10 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Pauline Christianity?

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We have to be as righteous as God to go to heaven. And no one is. Romans 4:6 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works....

March 10 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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Jennifer, the second we believe we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13-14. Ephesians 4:30. And grieve not the Holy Spirit in whom ye are...

March 10 2022

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

What was the book David was referring to that contained things written about him? (Psalm 40:7)

This Psalm is really about Jesus. The book referred to is the Bible. It is all about Jesus from cover to cover.

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

Why were foreskins considered to be a worthy gift?

Good question, Samuel. The context of this is the third attempt on David's life by King Saul because he, the king, was jealous of David (1 Samuel 18:17-30):...

March 09 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is a prayer closet?

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I believe a prayer closet is a secret place between the believer and God. It is known only to them. It is private and special. It is alone time.

March 09 2022

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

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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“No one is saved until they believe the gospel of their own free will.” According to Romans 3:11, no one has ‘free will’ to believe the gospel because ‘no...

March 09 2022