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  1. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  2. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  5. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  6. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  7. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  8. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  9. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  10. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?


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

Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?

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I agree with Cindy Jennings. Why would we pass from this life as already having been born again as new creatures, enjoying new life IN CHRIST, but then sleep...

June 17 2021

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

Why would Jesus include in his parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the dogs coming and licking the poor man's wounds?

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I think it was just Jesus' way of saying 'nothing good was happening in Lazarus' life.' (even the dogs licked his sores). Maybe it means that his sores...

June 17 2021

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How does predestination work as described by scripture?

June 17 2021

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Should Christian women wear pants?

June 17 2021

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

What should a Christian woman do if she discovers that her husband is a homosexual?

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I've heard it said on here that "sin is transgression of God's law." That is technically true. But Jesus spoke about how being technical is just not right....

June 17 2021

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

What should a Christian woman do if she discovers that her husband is a homosexual?

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What is "having homosexual tendencies?" Do we call lusting for women "having heterosexual tendencies?" No! We call it lust, and that's what it is when a man...

June 17 2021

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

What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?

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I totally agree with you Donna Williams. I have three daughters. Two have been married for around twenty years. I would hope that if their husbands abused...

June 17 2021

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Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

June 17 2021

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

Whom should I give my tithe to? Or what should I do with it since I do not belong to a church?

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There is so much suffering in the world. Is it really difficult to pick a cause and give to it? The word "tithe" might confuse some people. You don't have to...

June 17 2021

Question by Anonymous
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Does God condone rape?

Does Jeremiah 13:15–26 condone rape?

Jeremiah 13:15 - 26

1 Vote June 17 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Were all Korah’s family killed with him or only some? (in the earthquake)

Numbers 16:32 especially. My problem is that this verse states that “the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households and all the ...

Numbers 16:1 - 50

June 17 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by D Duke

Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?

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Greg, I appreciate your comments greatly. Thank You. I struggle because as a believer I know I still sin - our world throws out do much SIN in front of...

June 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is biblical stewardship?

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Biblical stewardship is to go into all the world and preach the gospel. That Christ died for our sins so we can go to heaven. Whosoever believeth in Him will...

June 17 2021

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?

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In the Old Testament, "sons of God" means angels. (Job 1: 6 One day the sons of God came and appeared before Yahweh. Among those who came there was Satan....

June 17 2021

Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (Revelation 21:8)

The first thing we should note is that this is a vision of future events that was given to John. So, by the time that His statement in Rev. 21:8 becomes...

June 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?

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I agree.. this person is expressing guilt. She experienced a change in her body and it temporarily affected her personality. It had absolutely nothing to do...

June 17 2021

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

How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?

In my opinion, the only way that sins committed during pregnancy could have an adverse effect upon the fetus would be if those sins involved potential bodily...

June 17 2021 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?

The whole race are born sinners. It is not our fault we are sinners. When Adam and Eve sinned against God, the whole human race became sinful. We have a sin...

June 17 2021 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

The Jews were given the law to reveal what sin is and show them that they could never, because of being dead in Adam (sin/trespasses), in their own strength...

June 17 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If Jesus had not yet ascended to the Father, how could He have committed His Spirit to the Father?

The day He died, Jesus’ spirit went to be with the Father (as Luke 23:43, 46 says. Compare what the Apostle Paul said: "Absent from the body...present with...

June 17 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If Jesus had not yet ascended to the Father, how could He have committed His Spirit to the Father?

I would say that when Jesus told Mary that He had not yet ascended to the Father, He was making reference to the ascension of His body (in glorified form)...

June 17 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Which twin was considered the firstborn? (Genesis 38:27-30)

I believe it was Perez, too, because he came out of the womb first, entirely, and I base my answer on Numbers 26:20.

June 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Which twin was considered the firstborn? (Genesis 38:27-30)

Although Zerah's hand emerged from the womb first, my understanding is that Perez would have been considered the firstborn because he was the first to emerge...

June 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ronald Rose , Retired Navy, Retired DOJ FBOP

Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?

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I totally concur, praise him.

June 17 2021

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

What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?

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Amen Shirley! The word of God is holy food for a hungry soul, but it's regurgitated by anyone who hasn't been prepared to receive it. Human wisdom (secular...

June 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?

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Amen. Galatians 2:21 Romans 11:6. The law could not save sinners. Only Jesus one blood sacrifice for all sin could save us sinners. Romans 3:23 Romans...

June 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about being a servant / servanthood?

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We are saved by faith alone. Not by making him Lord of our lives. Lordship salvation is works salvation. That is a counterfeit gospel that man can save...

June 17 2021

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

If Jesus had not yet ascended to the Father, how could He have committed His Spirit to the Father?

17 Jesus saith unto her, "Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your ...

John 20:17

June 14 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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How does one handle conflict in a marriage (or any relationship for that matter)?

June 13 2021

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

Which twin was considered the firstborn? (Genesis 38:27-30)

27 When the time came for her to deliver, she discovered she was carrying twins. 28 While she was in labor, one of them put out a hand; and the midwife tied ...

Genesis 38:1 - 30

June 13 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can we learn about Jehovah from Psalm 17?

I like to outline what I learn about Jehovah thusly: 1. Thy presence to search us Ps. 17:2 "Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes...

June 13 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why did God give us four Gospels?

June 13 2021

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?

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You're right Aurele.

June 13 2021

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?

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I agree with you, Aurele.

June 13 2021

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

Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

The whole context of Matthew 5:48 is love, loving our enemies (Mt 5:43-48)--In regard to love (Mt 5:43-48) 1. The basic concept (Mt 5:43): The law says,...

June 13 2021 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who was the real historical Jesus?

The story of Jesus is the greatest story ever told. How God sent His own son down from heaven who lived a perfect sinless life, went to the cross to die for...

June 13 2021 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?

When I was pregnant, I became extremely interested in sex. It happened in two out of my three pregnancies. It was then that I indulged in watching pornograph...

Exodus 34:7

1 Vote June 13 2021 5 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jonathan Mailand

What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?

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I think it’s important to note that in verse luke 22:52 when Jesus rebukes his diciple for striking, it was noted he struck a servant, i.e. not someone who...

June 13 2021

Answer by Jonathan Mailand

What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?

John 15:13 King James says "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." I’m not familiar with any scenarios in reality...

June 13 2021 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by B H Bell

Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?

I have to challenge the Roman Catholic Catechism’s legalistic adherence to the Ten Commandments. They were never given to anyone but the Nation of Israel,...

June 13 2021 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

June 13 2021

Answer by Chet Shaner , Retired Computer programer and Business Continuity Planer

Who or what is the Holy Spirit?

If you are a believer, then at the moment you became a believer the the Holy Spirit took up residence in your body. Jesus told his disciples, after the...

June 13 2021 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Chet Shaner , Retired Computer programer and Business Continuity Planer

Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

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I should have gone into greater detail about what I meant. In many verses in Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes there are very explicit descriptions of how...

June 13 2021

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

Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

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Being perfect is not about being good enough for heaven. We can't be good enough for God or heaven. God is perfect. What does that mean? WHAT is perfect?...

June 13 2021

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

What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?

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I would suggest that curiosity could lead to Faith. A questioning spirit is one that might lead to knowledge. Finding knowledge in worldly things, could...

June 13 2021

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

What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?

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This "opinion" says there's another way other than Jesus to get into a relationship with God the Father. "Your deeds and works of your hands," for instance....

June 13 2021

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Who is the Holy Spirit?

June 13 2021

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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?

June 12 2021

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

Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

Comment:
Nicely written, Chet. But one statement you made I think needs explanation: "Nonbelievers don't care about the doing good works for their works are always...

June 12 2021