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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 kind of man was this Haman?

March 20 2021

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

What is a Christian?

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Thank you Ray D for all you have shared. There are a few areas I am not too clear on. You wrote: "There are also presbyters. A presbyter is an officer or...

March 20 2021

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

What is the significance of the earthquake and the rock split in Matthew 27:51?

To me, the earthquake and the rocks splitting that occurred when Christ died were not significant of themselves, but were necessary accompaniments/causes or...

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

Why do Christians celebrate Easter?

In my view, the birth and resurrection of Christ are certainly both events worthy of commemoration by Christians, due to their significance with respect to...

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Why do so many Christians not have a consistently biblical worldview?

March 20 2021

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

What does the Bible say about stress?

There are 2 forms of stress, viz acute and chronic. The acute form is normal and useful. For example it is used when we snatch our child to safety when...

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Answer by King Ace

Why are God’s people strangers on earth? (Psalm 119:19)

Because the 12 tribes of Israel are scattered throughout the 4 corners of the earth. Upon HIS return, CHRIST will bring them back to the Land of Canaan. The...

March 20 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Are angels male or female?

A born again brother of mine was singing a hymn in church a number of years ago when all of a sudden he found he was being carried by six angels up a hill...

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Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?

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You wrote: "On the literal level, St. John when looking through the door of Heaven did not see a country; he saw a woman." Notice Revelations 17:3-18: Again...

March 20 2021

Comment by Joe cattani

What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

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Jennifer I would add hopelessness. It is what cause men to put a rope around their neck.

March 20 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the best way to evangelize someone who is in a cult or false religion?

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All we can do is give them the true gospel. First Corinthians 15:3-4. We use the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. First Corinthians 1:21....

March 20 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why was Paul executed?

I have not seen where he was executed, but that he died in prison.

March 20 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is it righteous to delight or please God?

God is both the original and ultimate manifestation of righteousness. He is righteous by His very nature. He also created humans in His image to have a...

March 19 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ray D

What is Christianity and what do Christians believe?

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Fantastic answer Vincent!

March 19 2021

Comment by Anand Mishra , trying to be humane

How do I get right with God?

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So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Corinthians 10:31 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with...

March 19 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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Paul was telling them that going to prostitutes was joining the Lord to prostitutes. I have smoked moderately since I was 18. i am only 80, and I am pretty...

March 19 2021

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

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

I would say that the indications of having the living water of which Jesus spoke within you would be, first, being firmly settled in your mind that Jesus is...

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How do I get right with God?

March 19 2021

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What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

March 19 2021

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How do I get right with God?

March 19 2021

Comment by Ray D

What is a Christian?

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There only arises a discrepancy if we see this as an either/or, rather than a both/and. All believers are priests! But Christ instituted a New Priesthood of...

March 19 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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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. Romans 4:5-8.Romans 14:4. Romans 14:22. Colossians 2:20-23. Romans...

March 19 2021

Question by Thelma Lesch

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

John 4:10

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Comment by Ray D

What is a Christian?

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The book of Acts does not describe Ananias as an “unknown disciple.” That is adding to the Word of God. A more likely interpretation is that Ananias was one...

March 19 2021

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

What is a Christian?

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Ray D you wrote about the church. What better person than Peter to tell us: 1 Peter 2 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but...

March 19 2021

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

What is the multiverse theory?

In the naturalistic/secularist way of thinking, given enough time and variables (like multiverses), chaos will eventually give way to the order that we see...

March 19 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

1 Cor 3:16 & 17 "Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is empathy sinful?

The short answer is no, empathy is not a sin. It’s a virtue, and one Christian’s should cultivate. However, like any good trait, it can be mis-used and...

March 18 2021 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Is empathy sinful?

James White recently claimed, "sympathy is good, empathy is sinful." Is cultivating or practicing empathy a sin? Is it wrong to try to understand the pain of...

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Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How can we pray for our leaders, perhaps using words and thoughts from Scripture?

Here are some practical examples to pray for our leaders from the scriptures. Pray for Godly Wisdom We pray that the consciences of our leaders will be able...

March 18 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

What is a Christian?

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Ray D thank you for your response. I am not correct but God's word is. God chose Saul on the road to Damascus.(Acts 9:1-30) God chose Ananias an unknown,...

March 18 2021

Comment by Ray D

Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?

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Yes, the woman absolutely symbolizes Israel--but this is another figurative reading. On the literal level, St. John when looking through the door of Heaven...

March 18 2021

Comment by Ray D

What is a Christian?

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I agree! There are only two places a person can go at death: Heaven or Hell. How we get to Heaven after we die remains a mystery, but surely as Revelation...

March 18 2021

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

Why did Ruth and Orpah make a different decision?

I would say that it was because, even though Ruth and Orpah were both Moabites by birth who had been married to Jewish men, Ruth had apparently developed a...

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Is abortion murder?

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Why did oaths involve putting a hand under someone's thigh?

March 18 2021

Comment by Ray D

What is a Christian?

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Absolutely, every believer sins! And yes, we must confess our sins to God! We must also bring our sins to “the elders of the church, and let them pray over...

March 18 2021

Comment by Ray D

What is a Christian?

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Again, you are correct: the Church is governed by the elders, but “elders” is a very, very modern translation for the Greek word “episkopos.” Still, I agree...

March 18 2021

Comment by Ray D

What is a Christian?

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You are correct: every believer is a priest! But Christ also instituted a new priesthood laid on the foundation of the apostles: that is why Acts 1:20 says,...

March 18 2021

Comment by Ray D

What is a Christian?

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It looks like you have a pattern of belief as well! Yes, we are saved by the unmerited Grace of God! Ephesians 2:8 “For it is by grace you have been saved...

March 18 2021

Question by Jasper Soriano

Why did Ruth and Orpah make a different decision?

Ruth 1:1 - 22

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