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  1. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  2. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  5. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  6. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  7. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  8. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How did Jesus answer Philip's question in John 14:8, "Lord, show us the Father and we will be satisfied."

Jesus' full answer may be found in John 14:9-21, I believe. a. Christ: “I have been with all of you for a long time. Don’t you know me yet, Philip? [I'd...

February 20 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What must I do to hear “well done My good and faithful servant?”

Matthew 25:21, 23 NLT “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so ...

Matthew 25:14 - 30

February 20 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How did Jesus answer Philip's question in John 14:8, "Lord, show us the Father and we will be satisfied."

Comment:
You are spot on with the Athanasian Creed, Tim. "God reveals Himself as a triune being: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. “The whole three persons are co-eternal,...

February 20 2021

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

Where is a good place for a teenager to start reading the Bible?

Where to start in reading the bible can be a hard question. Before reading the bible an overview of it;s fundamentals leading to what we as Christians...

February 20 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does God take the Holy Spirit out of us if we fall back into habitual sin?

One of the promises of God. Hebrews 13:5 And be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you. John 1:12 But...

February 19 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?

Comment:
Romans 11:29 For the GIFTS, eternal life, and the calling of God, John 12:32, are without repentance. Irrevocable. Can not be changed back. Repentance, which...

February 19 2021

Answer by Donna Williams

Is it a sin to help in the preparation of an offering in a Buddhist tradition?

According to the Word of God, as believers we have been instructed not to have any fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather we are to...

February 19 2021 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?

Based on the context of the Scripture referenced in the question, I would like to share that the Holy Spirit through the writer is expressing worldliness or...

February 19 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the abomination of desolation?

Daniel 9:27 Matthew 24:15 It is when the anti Christ sets him self up in the temple during the 7 year tribulation period. It is the middle of the 7 year...

February 19 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Marstaller , Pastor of Cornerstone Gospel Church

Where is a good place for a teenager to start reading the Bible?

If they have grown up in the church and been exposed to the gospel that changes the approach a little. John is a good place to start (it was written to the...

February 19 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the evidence that Christians are supposed to do GOOD WORKS, other than Ephesians 2:10?

Comment:
Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. John 6:47.John 5:24. John...

February 19 2021

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

What are some mistakes for us to avoid in the Parable of the Rich Farmer (Luke 12:13-21)?

I would say that the farmer's overriding mistake was to concentrate solely on the amassing of material wealth for his own ease and comfort in this temporal...

February 19 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

How did Jesus answer Philip's question in John 14:8, "Lord, show us the Father and we will be satisfied."

Perhaps I am misunderstanding the point or intent of the question, but the answer to it appears to have been plainly given by Jesus in the very next verse...

February 19 2021 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the oil represent that the virgins went to buy?

February 19 2021

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

What can we learn about the wrong way and the right way in Proverbs 14:12?

The Wrong Way—The Right Way A WAY Proverbs 14:12 1 Turned into Isa. 53:6: “All we like sheep have gone astray, every one hath turned aside into his own way:...

February 19 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the oil represent that the virgins went to buy?

Comment:
Donald, thank you for the kind words. From what I have read, number ten symbolized perfect obedience, completeness - the perfect Law of God contains ten...

February 19 2021

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

Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?

Comment:
Lots of foreigners lived among the Israelites, were they supposed to hate them? See Exodus 22:21 & Leviticus 19:34

February 19 2021

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

How does God show us all the fine details so we can build the life he has planned for us?

How do we discover all the detailed plans and the resources we need to build a life, where God's presence dwells, and that reveals Jesus to the world? Exo...

Exodus 25:9

February 19 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?

Comment:
Good catch on the 1 Cor. 15:51-53, James, YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD FOR THIS! I too (73) have a degenerate shoulder (R) and kneecap (R) so I know what you're...

February 19 2021

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

Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?

In the Old Testament, God commanded the Israelites to love their neighbors as themselves. However, this apparently extended only to fellow Israelites, since...

February 19 2021 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why would Jesus tell the demoniac he didn't need further training, but could go on mission right away and tell his story?

When we don't think we know enough or haven't been trained yet, are we being tricked by our enemy who is handcuffing our faith and putting us in his prison?

Mark 5:15 - 20

1 Vote February 19 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can we learn from the life of Enoch?

Enoch walked. How did he walk? 1 Thessalonians 4:1, "Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received...

February 19 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the evidence that Christians are supposed to do GOOD WORKS, other than Ephesians 2:10?

Comment:
James was to saved Jews. What profit is there if you have faith, but no works. He was telling them to go on to good works for profit, rewards in heaven....

February 19 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the evidence that Christians are supposed to do GOOD WORKS, other than Ephesians 2:10?

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by works,...

February 19 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Donald Withrow

What does the oil represent that the virgins went to buy?

Comment:
Aurel, I love this explanation. No one has ever explained it to me. The Holy Spirit inside is telling me that it true. But their is significance in “Ten”....

February 19 2021

Answer by James William Ampofo

What did Jesus mean with "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."

The scripture says "...the Son of man COMING in his kingdom...." This I believe is different from saying "...the Kingdom of God COMING". Again, if the...

February 19 2021 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Moyo , Christian youth teacher

What was Jesus' message to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation?

I would like to answer this question and all other questions regarding the book of Revelation by what I believe to be a universal answer. Do not worry about...

February 19 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Neikka Harlingten

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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I will never put political issues before my love of god and his people. Obeying authorities got many Jews killed and at the very least, people who were...

February 19 2021

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

How can "envy" rot one’s bones? (Proverbs 14:30)

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones (NIV).

Proverbs 14:30

February 19 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When will "evildoers … bow down" before good? (Proverbs 14:19)

19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. (NIV )

Proverbs 14:19

February 19 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What can we learn about the wrong way and the right way in Proverbs 14:12?

Comment:
I believe you're right on here to: V14 W - faithless people will be fully repaid for their evil ways R - good [faithful] people will be rewarded for their...

February 19 2021

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

What can we learn about the wrong way and the right way in Proverbs 14:12?

Comment:
Good insight, Grant, on V9 W - fools mock at making amends for sins. I learned something from you. R - goodwill [making amends] is found among the upright

February 19 2021

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

What happens to us, as Christians, when we are sprinkled with Jesus's blood?

In the Old Testament, Moses sprinkled the people with the blood of animals. Exodus 24:6-8 Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other h...

Hebrews 10:19 - 22

February 19 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

How do we know that God's love for his people has never changed?

God showed his love for the leaders by letting them see him, and to eat and drink with him. But we see God in the Old testament often punishing his people f...

Exodus 24:9 - 11

February 19 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

How can we know that the Angel of the Lord is the pre-incarnate Jesus?

Does this passage in Exodus prove that the Angel of the Lord is the pre-incarnate Jesus? Does any angel have the authority to forgive sins? Can any angel h...

Exodus 23:20 - 23

February 19 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?

The Old Testament clearly teaches the people to Love Their Enemies, so where did this teaching come from, that Jesus is refuting? Exodus 23:4-5 “If you c...

Matthew 5:43 - 48

February 19 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Is man's sin passed down only via the male?

3 Votes February 19 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why would Jesus not make his meaning clear to those on the outside?

Why did only the insiders get the detailed explanation?

Mark 4:11 - 13

February 19 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did it cost Jesus to pay the penalty for our sins?

During Lent, what can we do as Christians, to gain a deeper and fuller understanding, of what it cost Jesus to pay for the sins of the world?

February 19 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

Why do Christians live like we can keep ourselves alive?

Why do we strive so hard to hang on to life in this world, when Jesus is calling us to give it away? Psalm 22:27-31 All the ends of the earth will rememb...

John 12:25

February 19 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

Why is it so hard for many Christians to believe that what the bible says, is true?

Why, as Christians, do we doubt what we are reading in the bible? When we say that we believe, why do the words of the bible have no impact on our daily lives?

1 Corinthians 2:12 - 16

1 Vote February 19 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How does the Holy Spirit transform our lives as Christians?

How do we, as Christians, [receive, obtain, appropriate, utilise] the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit to transform us into the people God expects us to b...

2 Corinthians 3:18

1 Vote February 19 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why do Christians curse the rulers of their people?

When we, as Christians, vehemently oppose the political philosophy and decisions of our leaders, are we sinning against God? When we malign the character, in...

Exodus 22:28

1 Vote February 19 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why do most Christians not keep the Sabbath by setting aside one day a week to focus on their spiritual growth?

How can we, as Christians, expect to become spiritually mature and complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work, when we won't invest in our spiritual g...

Acts 13:42 - 48

February 19 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is fasting so unpopular with most Christians?

Jesus says his followers will fast. Why don't we?

Mark 2:19 - 20

February 19 2021 Follow Vote Up