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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. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14
  10. How much did soldiers get paid? 2 Chronicles 25:6


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Answer by John Appelt

Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?

Peter told the people to “repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift...

February 13 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John B Smith

What does it mean in Jude 1:20 to be "praying in the Holy Ghost"?

Praying in the Spirit is mentioned three times in Scripture. First Corinthians 14:15 says, “So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also...

February 12 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Greg T

Why did Jesus tell people to take up the cross, and what does it mean?

This saying by Jesus is liberating and freeing. However, religion has turned these exciting proclamations by Jesus into some type of performance quest to...

February 12 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is "the fire" that Abraham took in his hand to Mount Moriah?

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Sometimes it helps if you look up the verse in many different translations. Here are 4 good suggestions: CEV Isaac said, “Father, we have the coals and the...

February 12 2022

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

Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?

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Fantastic analysis! Check out the DVD "Before The Wrath" narrated by Kevin Sorbo...

February 12 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who greets you when you die?

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If you have believed on Jesus for the free gift of eternal life, you will meet Jesus upon death. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of...

February 12 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the true gospel?

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There is no evidence of salvation. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Romans 6:23. We receive the gift and we have eternal life. Why do people make the...

February 12 2022

Answer by John Appelt

Where is the current location of Harran?

The location of Haran is traditionally considered to be in the northwest area of Mesopotamia where there are places named Haran and Nahor. But an examination...

February 12 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about perfectionism?

February 11 2022

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

Who greets you when you die?

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Genesis 49:33, for example.

February 11 2022

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

Who was this passage talking about?

As I interpret the cited passage, Stephen was referring to the tabernacle -- the tent-like structure that housed the tablets on which the Ten Commandments...

February 11 2022 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What's the difference between the Baptism by the Holy Spirit into the Body of Christ vs. Baptism by Christ with the Holy Spirit?

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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy spirit. Ephesians...

February 11 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the true gospel?

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Ephesians 2:8-9 does not say God gives us the faith. It says "By grace ye are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the GIFT of God, not of...

February 11 2022

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

What does it mean in Jude 1:20 to be "praying in the Holy Ghost"?

“Praying in the Holy Ghost” means literally, to interact with the Lord by exchanging human wishes or ideas for His wishes as He grants us faith or “divine...

February 11 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Win DeWitt

Who greets you when you die?

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The Bible refers multiple times to an individual who has died as being "gathered to his people" (even prior to burial). Could you please supply the verse or...

February 11 2022

Question by Anonymous
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Who was this passage talking about?

Acts 7:45: Our fathers in turn brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations that God drove out before our fathers. So it was until the days o...

Acts 7:45

February 11 2022 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did Paul mean when he said physical exercise profits very little?

I would say that Paul's emphasis in the cited verse was not speaking of physical training in an absolute sense, but in a comparative sense with what follows...

February 11 2022 Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christian women wear pants?

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Can anyone, DOES anyone blame women for wanting to abandon "their traditional roles of wife and mother"? Many were treated horribly by their husbands. Many...

February 11 2022

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Is enjoying time in your gardens considered “labor” on the Sabbath?

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Danny - I believe you are conflating the Ten Commandments (TC) with the ceremonial law, or the law of Moses. The law of Moses deals mainly with feasts, the...

February 11 2022

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

Who/what are the 'thrones, powers, rulers, and authorities' referred to in Colossians 1:16, 2:10 and 2:15?

"Thrones" are heavenly kingdoms or rulers (angels: Col 1:16). William Baur in bible.org "Authorities" in the New Testament: is used most often for exousia;...

February 11 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that God is our Abba Father?

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We become a child of God by faith alone in Jesus alone apart from any works. Romans 3:26-28. For He is the just and the justifier of them that believe in...

February 11 2022

Answer by Carrie Hayes , My name is Carrie Hayes and I am an ordained Minister

Where did the different races come from?

I believe that any serious biblical study of race or ethnicity should start in Genesis 1. Our Bible does not start off with the creation of a special or...

February 10 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God experience death through Jesus’ crucifixion?

An interesting inquiry, indeed. No, God did not die on the cross. If He did, the world would cease to exist instantaneously. In fact, the whole universe...

February 10 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by luanne hastings

Why do you suppose there will be no more seas on the new earth? What would the reason be?

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Thank you Jack Gutknecht for your thoughts. I have wondered if the reason there would be no seas was so there would be more available land for living....

February 10 2022

Answer by Carrie Hayes , My name is Carrie Hayes and I am an ordained Minister

When can music be considered 'Christian music'?

I feel Christian music is hymnals, gospel and worship music, which itself supports numerous Christian styles of music, including contemporary worship, and...

February 10 2022 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about Christian fathers?

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As soon as children are old enough to understand John 3:16-18 we should give them the gospel. That God loves them so much He gave His only begotten Son,...

February 10 2022

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

What does the Bible say about eating food/meat that has been sacrificed to idols?

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There's actually a question that asks why Paul only speaks about meat sacrificed to idols, why not vegetables also. That shows the absolute misunderstanding...

February 10 2022

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Is it wrong to want to be famous?

February 10 2022

Answer by John Appelt

Why is John 8:2-11 not found in earlier manuscripts? Does this mean it is a fabricated story?

Actually, the passage, sometimes called the ‘Pericope Adulterae’ which means “the extract (literally, ‘cutting out’) of the adulteress,” goes from John 7:53...

February 10 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christian men or women wear earrings?

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Yes, christian men and women should wear earrings and any other kinds of jewelry they like if they so desire. It's a matter of culture. Paul said 'If meat...

February 10 2022

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

Why do we need religion when we have God Himself to guide us?

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AMEN Cindy and Danny. It's all about Jesus, and God's love letter to each one of us. It is personal, but to be shared when you have the opportunity.

February 10 2022

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

Why are there so many religions? Do all religions lead to God?

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Recently thinking on there being so many religions. This thought occurred to me: How many times throughout the Bible does it say that the people worshipped...

February 10 2022

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

Should Christian men or women wear earrings?

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There was a time in the recent past when this would happen; not so much now. Here it is: The story is told about a guy who won employee of the month, who was...

February 10 2022

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

Should Christian men or women wear earrings?

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"Modesty, decency, propriety and good deeds are the hallmarks of a true christian in both men and women." The mark of a true christian in both men and women...

February 10 2022

Question by Roy Carter

Where did the different races come from?

Genesis 11:1 - 32

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

Why does Jesus go off to the hills by himself?

In the NLT (New Living Translation of Mt 14:23) we find, "After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was...

February 10 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gaye Edgar

What are the names of the 12 kinds of fruits on the tree of life?

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I think there will be a different fruit each month but who really knows but what I do know is I will be there and it’s exciting. A tree either side of the...

February 10 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about government?

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Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Governments become corrupt over time and take away individual freedom. Our freedom comes from God. Not...

February 10 2022

Answer by Aftab Yunis

Why was Jesus hidden in Egypt?

It is important to find answers from the Bible rather than any other source. This story is depicted in the Gospel of Matthew and Matthew's audience is Jews....

February 09 2022 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why have pastors died due to COVID-19?

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I humbly submit there has been much fearful deception during their neurotic times for some. And sadly some loved ones have left this stage, transferring to...

February 09 2022

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

Why does Jesus go off to the hills by himself?

Jesus went off to the hills by himself for solitary prayer and communion with God the Father that would be uninterrupted by the crowds that normally...

February 09 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How does predestination work as described by scripture?

February 09 2022

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What does the Bible say about remarriage after divorce?

Yes, God hates divorce, no doubt about it, but God hates all sin regardless of the label we have attached to it. Man has divided sin into different...

February 09 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

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Acts 16:31 The Philippian Jailor asked Paul, "what must I do to be saved"? Paul simply told him, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved...

February 09 2022

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

When someone has been married numerous times, is that considered adultery?

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If someone is keeping a journal on their sins then I guess it matters that you know if an action you have taken or is about to take should be listed in the...

February 09 2022

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

Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)

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AMEN, God gave us eyes to see, and ears to hear and listen. Pray that more people see and heed!

February 09 2022

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

If God's Kingdom and Heaven are the same thing that we should seek it and will be rewarded eternal life there, why is God's Kingdom described as a city coming down from Heaven in Revelation 21?

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"But the earth is going to undergo a complete renovation on its outer layer - the crust." Revelation 21:1 says "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for...

February 09 2022