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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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What is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture? What does it mean that the Bible is sufficient?

February 28 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do Christian couples fight?

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One thing I have learned in my 62 years of marriage. We are all flawed. We have an old sinful nature that is going to be with us till we die and get our new...

February 28 2022

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

What should a Christian wife do if her husband violently beats her?

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Colin Rowley, "Are we talking physical abuse, emotional... is either of them members of the body of Christ?" Did you read the question? "Severely beaten" is...

February 28 2022

Comment by Kenneth Heck

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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There are no outside forces that can take our salvation away from us. But we can change our minds and reject our salvation if we choose to. Christianity is...

February 28 2022

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

What does it mean that God redeems our pain and sorrows?

Good question, Joyce Wall! Jesus quoted Isaiah, the prophet: The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good...

February 28 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

Good question, evidenced by the abundance of people trying to answer it. My wife and I raised 2 daughters. It was nerve-wracking at times because of the...

February 28 2022 30 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?

February 28 2022

Comment by Lisa Hall

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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If salvation can not be taken away from us, then we also can not truly reject what can not be taken away. Even those not walking within the path of Christ...

February 28 2022

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

What should a woman cheating on her husband do when caught by the husband?

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So far, three men have offered an answer to this question. No woman has come up with an idea of what a John 8 woman should do when caught. At least the John...

February 28 2022

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

Is it wrong for a woman to look for a husband?

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Paul's opinion isn't God's instruction. (Thank goodness) 1 Corinthians 7:8 is a recommendation, like you stated. Then you gave your opinion on the matter....

February 28 2022

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

Is it wrong for a woman to look for a husband?

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The bible says, 'The man who finds a wife finds a good thing.' On what is the emphasis? Is it the search? Is the writer complimenting the search of a wife,...

February 28 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is a Christian missionary?

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A missionary goes into all the world to preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was...

February 28 2022

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

February 27 2022

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

Can we be blotted out of the Lamb’s Book of Life if we are a Christian?

Good question! According to Jesus in Revelation 3:5, The book of life is the record of those who will inherit eternal life (Rev. 20:12; Exod 32:32-34; Dan...

February 27 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does Jesus share this illustration about sparrows? What is His point?

God cares for His own (Mt. 10: 29–31). It did not cost much to purchase sparrows in the market. If we compare these verses with Luke 12:6, we discover that...

February 27 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the TRUTH is not in us. We are all sinners to a degree because we are not perfect in the...

February 27 2022

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Who was Abimelek in the book of Genesis?

February 27 2022

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Where do believers go after death?

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There is a lot to unpack here but will try my best. According to the Bible, many saints were raised from their tombs when Jesus died (Matt 27:51-53) and...

February 27 2022

Answer by John Swanson

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

Since when we come to Christ, we become saved from the wrath of God. Thats true, but we must still live in this fallen world. Jesus tells us to pick up our...

February 27 2022 1 Comments 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Abimelek in the book of Genesis?

Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar, reigned in the time of Abraham (Genesis 20:1-18). Abimelech, also known as: Abimelek in the Hebrew: אֲבִימֶלֶך...

February 27 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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Adam and Eve had free will and what did they choose? They chose to disobey God and ever since then mankind has used his free will to choose sin over God....

February 27 2022

Answer by John Swanson

After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?

There are many answers on here that are great points, but to answer this question we must realize Jesus is God of the Old Testament as well as the new. Since...

February 27 2022 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Who was the author of Hebrews?

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Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the POWER of God unto salvation to all that believe, to the Jew first, and also to the...

February 27 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Who was the author of Hebrews?

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I believe the book of Hebrews was written to the Jewish converts. They were being pressured into going back to animal sacrifices. 10:26-39. It talks about...

February 27 2022

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

What should I be looking for in a husband?

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Wow! I see why marriage is becoming extinct. That's quite a list of requirements. The one that's missing in this list is that the man loves HER!! And tell me...

February 27 2022

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How does archaeology support the Bible?

February 26 2022

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

What does it mean that “All things were made though Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made”?

When John speaks of Jesus' relationship to the world (John 1:3-5), he says that He is the sole creator (John 1:3): Nothing exists that he didn't make. HW God...

February 26 2022 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Christopher Coupe

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

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The notion that Jesus was crucified on Friday just doesn't conform with the meaning of the Passover. The Passover lamb was a meal eaten by Hebrews since the...

February 26 2022

Comment by Christopher Coupe

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

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The notion that Jesus was crucified on Friday just doesn't conform with the meaning of the Passover. The Passover lamb was a meal eaten by Hebrews since the...

February 26 2022

Comment by Christopher Coupe

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

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The notion that Jesus was crucified on Friday just doesn't conform with the meaning of the Passover. The Passover lamb was a meal eaten by Hebrews since the...

February 26 2022

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

How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?

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I don't think it's a mystery. I think the scriptures teach exactly what you started out saying. That we cannot on our own please God. We are hostile to the...

February 26 2022

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What spiritually should I expect in a Lutheran church?

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I wonder what God thinks when the sacraments are denied only to a certain few. Scripture puts no restriction on who receives , or who offers the sacraments ....

February 26 2022

Comment by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

What does it mean that God is light?

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I like your perspective! That's really interesting. I'm not a scientist but it also proves God's involvement in his creation through science, laws of...

February 26 2022

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

Why do Christians practice the indoctrination of children?

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Danny, you understand completely. My "indoctrination" comment stemmed from our concept of the word. It has a very negative implication due to its use...

February 26 2022

Answer by Donald Short , Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Board of Trustees

What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?

It is my opinion that when people draw distinctions about "race" and "ethnicity" they are doing so at their own peril. In mankind's fallen tendency to obtain...

February 26 2022 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die? Wow, there's so much good and interesting discussion. Looking at all the answers and responses...

February 26 2022 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are some verses in the Old Testament that tell us that God has a plan?

Genesis 12 is the first thing that comes to mind when the question of whether God has a plan for mankind comes up. God tells Abraham out of the clear blue,...

February 26 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

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It is only our soul/spirit that is saved. Not the flesh. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ...

February 26 2022

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What effects do conditions like autism, attachment disorder, ADHD, etc., have on the Christian life?

February 25 2022

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Was Jesus a prophet?

February 25 2022

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

Where do believers go after death?

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So if you're right (and I don't think you are) then everybody we read about in scripture except Elijah, Enoch and Jesus are still sleeping in their tombs,...

February 25 2022

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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

February 25 2022

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

Why do Christians practice the indoctrination of children?

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What you say is true John Matthews, but Kelli hit it out the park! Regardless of what parents teach or fail to teach their children, it amounts to a doctrine...

February 25 2022

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

How will God provide a way of escape if we are tempted?

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It isn’t true that You’ll never give us what we can’t handle. It is true that You’ll never give us anything You can’t handle. We look to You for all our...

February 25 2022

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What does the Bible say about greed?

February 24 2022

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Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?

February 24 2022

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

What is a double portion?

The intent of the passage was that the firstborn who was the son of the unloved wife was to be considered as two persons rather than one for purposes of...

February 24 2022 Follow Vote Up

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

Which is correct? "IF you believe, THEN you are saved" or "You're saved! Believe it!"!"

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Warren Malach, This is the thing to remember: you will die in your sins if you're not born again of the Spirit of God. That's how we are saved. The Spirit of...

February 24 2022