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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?
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  10. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?


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

What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?

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The "Equality Act" unfortunately has been passed: Shown Here: Passed House (02/25/2021) Equality Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual...

May 24 2021

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

How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10

See GE 23:19 And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan. ...

Genesis 24:1 - 67

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

How do you proctect yourself from evil spirts or a ghost?

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I've seen the first wonderful 2 in the series. #3 I put on suspended hold for Thanksgiving!

May 24 2021

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May 24 2021

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What does the Bible say about a trial separation in a marriage?

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Second Corinthians 1:3-4 "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in...

May 24 2021

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

How do you proctect yourself from evil spirts or a ghost?

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I think everyone should see "God's Not Dead," there are 3 in the series! People should know! God is alive and watching, and reaching out!

May 24 2021

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

How can we recognize the Antichrist?

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He will be a very smooth likeable character. He in actuality will be a silver tongued devil! Beware, but we will be rescued!

May 24 2021

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

How does God guide us (Psalm 23:3)??

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That's it, Tim! CONSCIENCE. Thank you so much!

May 24 2021

Comment by Yolanda Marshall

What does the Bible say about a trial separation in a marriage?

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Thank you so much for sharing this. It is so helpful, I truly believe that this needs to be spoken and taught on. Thank you!

May 24 2021

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

How does God guide the Christian today?

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What differentiates this question from the previous question (by the same questioner), "How does God guide us?" Is it with specific reference to Christians?...

May 24 2021

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

What was Laban’s hurry? (Gensis 24:29–30)

I would say that, aside from a "normal" desire to show hospitality to a guest and not keep him waiting, Laban's haste could have been influenced by the nose...

May 24 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Can the dead be raised?

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Vijay, all we know is that God always does His absolute best in every situation. His ways are not our ways. Sometimes what we want, is not the best, He sees...

May 24 2021

Answer by David Green , Baptist deacon and lay preacher who enjoys leading worship.

What is the New International Version (NIV)?

In the early 1980's our pastor asked me to write an article for the church magazine reviewing the various translations/paraphrases which were in use at the...

May 24 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does God guide us (Psalm 23:3)??

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I'm not familar with the "five C's" as such, but perhaps the fifth "C" would be through our God-given consciences.

May 24 2021

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

What was Laban’s hurry? (Gensis 24:29–30)

29 Rebekah had a brother whose name was Laban. Laban ran out toward the man, to the spring. 30 As soon as he saw the ring and the bracelets on his sister's a...

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What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible?

May 24 2021

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

What lesson is Jesus teaching about pouring and giving in Luke 6:38?

The actions that Christians take toward others that are in obedience to God's command for them to love their neighbors as themselves (especially with regard...

May 23 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

How can we recognize the Antichrist?

The antichrist will rise to prominence in the tribulation period, initially making a peace treaty with Israel (Daniel 9:27). See Craig Mcelheny's 2 comments...

May 23 2021 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?

I would say that the "strong man" to whom Jesus was referring was the demonic power that was serving Satan, and that was controlling those from whom Jesus...

May 23 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does God guide us (Psalm 23:3)??

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Tim, I like your implied alliteration here. God guides us through the commands contained in the Bible. God guides us through the counsel of others... God...

May 23 2021

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

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?"?

I am and always have been an athlete (football, basketball, baseball, biking, and hiking). A rule of thumb I have always believed in is “Always play up.” If...

May 23 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What lesson is Jesus teaching about pouring and giving in Luke 6:38?

Lk 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measu...

Luke 6:37 - 42

May 23 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?

21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are safe; (ESV)

Luke 11:14 - 23

May 23 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible?

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In our mid-sized church (now a megachurch) in Scottsdale, AZ, Scottsdale Bible Church, our church janitor, Steve Hopper, put a sign up in the men's bathroom,...

May 23 2021

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

What is spiritual blindness?

Figuratively, blindness is used to represent lack of mental perception, lack of prevision, recklessness, and incapacity to perceive moral distinctions (Isa...

May 23 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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Kel, the angels have a beginning yet they are immortal because their immortality was derived from God, i.e. He created them immortal which is same with the...

May 23 2021

Comment by Mykayla Welch

Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?

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Hi my opinion is that appealing to youth and attracting non-believers is honoring to God because God wants as many of his people saved as possible and we can...

May 23 2021

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What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?

May 23 2021

Comment by Vijay Laxmi

Can the dead be raised?

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Why hasn’t this happened for me? I’ve been praying.

May 23 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the names and titles of the Holy Spirit?

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No one is given the Holy Spirit until they accept Jesus as the only way of salvation by grace and accept His free gift of eternal life. Ephesians 1:13 In...

May 23 2021

Answer by Connie Rosario

How can someone raise the dead?

Humans can raise the dead but only through what limited power they have, such as CPR, or defibrillator. This only can be done if dead in the sense the heart...

May 23 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?

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It had not rained before the flood. Also the oxygen level was way higher than it is today. They have taken samples of air in rocks of over 5,000 years ago,...

May 23 2021

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

Can the dead be raised?

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AMEN Kellie! Agree with you totally! God is GOD!! I will share a true story from 1988. My mom was going to die. We knew it. She had been in and out of the...

May 22 2021

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

How do you proctect yourself from evil spirts or a ghost?

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Jack, that is an EXCELLENT movie. I saw that a long time ago.

May 22 2021

Comment by kel gens

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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James: I just pointed out, at death, every human beings spirit returns to God who gave it. According to your definition of soul/spirit, that would put “...

May 22 2021

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How should a Christian view politics?

May 22 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How do I know that I have the living water in me?

Jesus told the woman at the well, one drink of my living water and you will never thirst again. His living water is the Holy Spirit who seals us unto the day...

May 22 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What was this "two-drachma temple tax"? (Matthew 17:24)

The temple tax refers to the half-shekel tax paid annually by male Jews to support the temple (Exod 30:13-16). Bible.org - (to nomisma tou kensou (Mt 22:19),...

May 22 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about nightmares?

May 21 2021

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May 21 2021

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May 21 2021

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

Can the dead be raised?

I have seen the DVD, "Faith Like Potatoes," in which there are some really miraculous things that happen, such as God sending rain during the dry season to...

May 21 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Can the dead be raised?

I have every confidence that the dead can still be raised today, and I have two stories to tell that confirm this: About 15 years ago, a missionary came to...

May 21 2021 7 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is it righteous to delight or please God?

When we trust Jesus as our savior He imputes His perfect righteousness to us apart from works. Romans 4:6. Romans 4:7-8 Blessed is the man whose sins are...

May 21 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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Colossians 2:13 For He has forgiven us all trespasses. Our soul/spirit never dies. We either spend eternity in hell, or in heaven. There is physical death,...

May 21 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16

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Amen. The next 2 verses tell us why Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead. John 3:17 He did not come into the world to judge the world, but that the...

May 21 2021