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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 Ken Brown

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

No one wants new wine after drinking old wine. They say, "The old wine is better."

Luke 5:1 - 39

2 Votes March 09 2022 5 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

Jots and tittles refer to small diacritical markings that are part of the written Hebrew language and its pronunciation. (Diacritics are marks placed above...

March 09 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

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I am not Mr. Houdmann, but at the end of the 1,000 years Satan will once again be loosed from hell. He will begin to deceive the people living on earth at...

March 09 2022

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

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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The term father is used as a term of endearment. The term teacher is used as someone who instructs or teaches. To banter about these terms is a futile...

March 09 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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No one is saved until they believe the gospel of their own free will. Ephesians 1:13-14. Ephesians 4:30. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Romans 6:23. We...

March 09 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Pauline Christianity?

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Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians 15:3-4, For it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that BELIEVETH, to...

March 09 2022

Answer by John Appelt

How long was Jesus' ministry?

Various lengths have been suggested for the public ministry of Jesus, ranging from 1 to 3 years. But the Scriptures give a closer span of time. In his...

March 09 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mamdouh Tawadros

What is a prayer closet?

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Our Lord meant any room, and to close the door (the door of eyes, ears, life’s troubles, etc.) Any traditional way would not work, as this will tell people...

March 09 2022

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

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

In the King James Version of the Bible, Jesus said, 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil....

Matthew 5:17 - 20

March 09 2022 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

In my opinion, the psalmist's (that is, David's) reference in the cited verse to the "book that is written of me" pertains specifically to the book of...

March 08 2022 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is the Bible truly God's Word?

My first pastor, Dr. James A. Borror [Jim] takes the acrostic, "Truth," like this: T = the Teachings of Jesus. Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God...

March 08 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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Calvinism is not biblical. No one is saved until they believe the gospel of their own free will. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of...

March 08 2022

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do human beings truly have a free will?

God gave everyone a free will. If not, we could not make choices. But we all make decisions good or bad everyday. Those who have trusted Jesus as their only...

March 08 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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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Once we have been born again by God, we are saved forever because we have been sealed by His Holy Spirit. Anyone can believe in God (or claimed to have...

March 08 2022

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

Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?

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I don't believe many mormons really believe all that stuff!! I think they practice a religion! Many christians do the same thing. The sentiment here seems to...

March 08 2022

Comment by El Lew

What does the Bible say about drunkenness?

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Thanks. Not all questions require a dissertation. Sometimes less is better.

March 08 2022

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

Am I allowed to be joyful while Ukraine suffers?

I believe, yes, you are. Even though the Bible says, "Rejoice with those who rejoice, and WEEP WITH THOSE WHO WEEP." I've heard or read about those in...

March 08 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about drunkenness?

Both my parents had an issue with drunkenness so I’m at risk myself of becoming an alcoholic. Christians are called to be filled with the Spirit and guided...

March 08 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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Once we have believed we are saved forever. If we had to keep believing to stay saved we would have something to boast in. We saved our selves because we...

March 08 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the dispensation of Grace?

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One difference. The seal of the Holy Spirit was not given in the old testament. Acts 16:31. Ephesians 1:13-14 and Ephesians 4:30. Born again, born of God. We...

March 07 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the dispensation of Grace?

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Best verse in the bible for grace. Romans 11:6 All grace, no works. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through FAITH, and that not of yourselves, it...

March 07 2022

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

What does the Bible say about drunkenness?

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Short and sweet, El! Good command/cause relationship.

March 07 2022

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

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

Psalm 40:7 "Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,"

Psalms 40:1 - 17

March 07 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

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Just to set the record straight, there are a lot of people who are against abortion but have never accepted Jesus as their savior and are not saved. Matthew...

March 07 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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“God does not give us the faith” whereas Hebrews 12:2 ESV affirms “Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.” Furthermore, Romans 10:17 clearly states,...

March 07 2022

Answer by John Appelt

Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?

Often Joseph is wrongly portrayed a spoiled, boastful child. He has the coat made by his father and he told his brothers dreams in which they bow down to him...

March 07 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the Rose of Sharon?

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This is insightful. Thanks.

March 07 2022

Comment by Leon Woolf

Is it right to cover sins or not? --Proverbs 28:13

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Yet in Rom. 4:7 it is mentioned that the one whose sins are covered is blessed. I am having difficulties coming to terms with your answer, with which I too...

March 07 2022

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

What is Buddhism and what do Buddhists believe?

To compare Buddhism and Christianity is not a wise thing to do. Siddhartha Guatama never intended his presence on this earth to be considered as anything...

March 07 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is circumcision only for the males? Why is it done on the male reproductive organ?

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What is it about the foreskin of a man? David fell in love with king Saul's daughter, Michal. Saul started scheming... David asked Saul's servants about what...

March 06 2022

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

What is the book of Hebrews?

My cousin is teaching the Book of Hebrews for the second time in his church! The first time (in the Fall) he had about 30, this time 10-12. This answer is to...

March 06 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What day did Passover fall on preceding Jesus resurrection?

According to the Gospels, the Passover took place on Friday the year Christ died. Matthew 27:62, Mark 15:42, Luke 23:54, John 19:14, 31, 42, all mention the...

March 06 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Eli correct his sons or not? (1 Samuel 3:13)

Eli may have reproved his sons too leniently or not soon enough. It was a case of “too little, too late.” At any rate, they became so hardened that his...

March 06 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is circumcision only for the males? Why is it done on the male reproductive organ?

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Here's the thing; this is what I believe about this kind of thing: MANY of us who position ourselves as people in concert with God, are in league with the...

March 06 2022

Answer by El Lew

What does the Bible say about drunkenness?

Eph. 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. Because: 1 Cor. 6:10: Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor...

March 06 2022 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How can the invasion of Ukraine be connected to the end times?

I humbly submit: Bible prophecy is a perfect vehicle in the mission of evangelizing people. But if we fall into the trap of constantly speculating, how the...

March 06 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is iniquity according to the Bible?

I just know a little about the punishment of iniquity. Isaiah 53:6 (ESV) says, 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way;...

March 06 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is the Holy Spirit a male or female?

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You said it! God is not human or any other kind of animal vegetable or mineral. Referring to himself in masculine terms no more makes God male as it does to...

March 06 2022

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

Why is circumcision only for the males? Why is it done on the male reproductive organ?

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God instituted circumcision for His chosen people. I think it must be okay or He wouldn't have given it to Abraham and all who are in the Abrahamic covenant....

March 06 2022

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

What does "El Roi" mean for us today?

EL ROI ĕl rō’ ī (אֵל רֳאִי; MT is defectively pointed ’ēl ro'ī). The name used for God in Genesis 16:13 by Hagar whose protection she experienced when...

March 06 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Am I allowed to be joyful while Ukraine suffers?

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Emo, I like your answer. I especially liked your reference to the brevity of life, as I pass the "threescore years and ten." Psalm 90:10 King James Version:...

March 06 2022

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead?

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Quote: “The ‘once saved, always saved’ doctrine is a false doctrine and very deceiving." John 6:37: "However, those whom the Father has given me will come to...

March 06 2022

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

What shall we learn from the healing at the pool on the Sabbath?

The paralytic was hopeless because each time someone else got in before him. (John 5:7) The helplessness of this infirm resident of the pool is suggested by...

March 06 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What shall we learn from the healing at the pool on the Sabbath?

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Good point, John, especially about the reliability of the Scriptures!

March 06 2022

Award for Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

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Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

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How many god(s) does a Biblical Christian believe to exist?

March 05 2022

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What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32?

March 05 2022

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

Why did God send Ehud to kill the king of Moab?

Great question, Alaina Cormier! Why should we be surprised that God would give His people victory by the use of such unlikely weapons? After all, God has...

March 05 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?

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In a survey conducted by the Barna Research Group in 1992, nearly 1/3 of all born-again Christians stated that all good people will go to heaven, whether...

March 05 2022

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

Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?

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It isn't said anywhere in the narrative that Jesus only healed that one person. That's an assumption based on the idea that if it isn't written that He...

March 05 2022