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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  3. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  4. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  5. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  6. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  7. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
  8. Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
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  10. Why did the lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s


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What are our secret sins? (Psalm 90:8)

February 11 2021

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February 10 2021

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

What is the answer to anxiety?

To me, there is a valid distinction to be made between "thought" and "anxious thought". We are to do all that we can with regard to any particular situation...

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

What is Christian persecution?

If I am interpreting the question correctly (i.e., that it is referring to persecution OF Christians, rather than to persecution BY Christians), Christian...

February 10 2021 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by George de Leon

Why did God give exact measurements when he instructed people to build things in some places in the Bible?

The direct modern-day idea equivalent of such Arks is a Church. Although our first thought is a picture of a church building, the real "Church" is a body of...

February 10 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Gardner

How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn? Can addiction to pornography be defeated?

I used to be addicted to porn and other stuff. Practically (although it was definitely God who got me through it) I realized I was chasing a fix. If I tried...

February 10 2021 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How are all things possible with God?

Jesus was referring to a person not allowing anything (whether that would be material wealth, a life goal, or even humans such as family members) to become...

February 10 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who is Jesus Christ?

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Matthew 11:28-30 ESV Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and...

February 10 2021

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

What does it mean that Jesus saves?

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John 14:6 ESV Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 17:3 ESV And this is eternal...

February 10 2021

Answer by Karen Sutton

What does the Bible say about shame and regret?

I keep going back to the book of Romans, which mentions Abraham having his faith reckoned or "imputed" to him as righteousness. The account of Abraham is in...

February 10 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Karen Sutton

What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

When I consider the question, my mind goes to my cousin, whose help began a few years ago when I saw her at an art show. I just fell into her arms about what...

February 10 2021 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by N S , 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian

Is it wrong to attend two (or more) different churches?

I did this (attended two churches) for a while, about 20 years ago. It was hard on me. In spite of the fact that both churches believed the same basic...

February 10 2021 22 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?

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I agree with Michael Houdmann on this. It’s important to remember that Jesus said if you love Me you will keep my commands. Jesus knew we would not be...

February 10 2021

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

Does God love Satan?

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God is Love. Remember satan was a created being. His unfallen state is described in Ezekiel 28, the unseen ruler beyond all the pomp and pride of the king of...

February 10 2021

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What does the Bible say about second chances?

February 09 2021

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

Why was Adonijah put to death?

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Wow, Tim, you are so thorough here!

February 09 2021

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

How did Judas die?

The NIVSB says about Luke's statement in Acts 1:18 ("fell headlong") that Mt 27:5 reports that Judas hanged himself. It seems that when the body finally...

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What scriptures or prayers break or get rid of the spirit of Jezebel out of a person's life?

February 09 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, (the bad news) but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. First John 2:2 Christ died for...

February 09 2021

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

Why was Adonijah put to death?

As noted in 1 Chronicles 22:6-10, God indicated to David before he died that Solomon (his son by Bathsheba, the former wife of Uriah the Hittite) was to...

February 09 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Why was Adonijah put to death?

1 Kings 2:24

1 Vote February 09 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Perry Peterson , Ret podiatrist born again Christian and bible student 30+yrs

What is the connection between prayer and fasting?

Fasting is the Biblical way toward mastering the flesh. It was the first thing Jesus did after His baptism. As we begin our Christian walk of being...

February 09 2021 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Florence Mwachoki

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

There are very few times in scripture where we read that God ''changed his mind''. I believe the account given in Matthew 15:21-28 is one of them. The...

February 09 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders?

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Terry, I'll take the mega ministry over the small social club any day of any week. I've tried both. People are flawed, so organizations are flawed because...

February 09 2021

Comment by Virginia Garrett

How is Jesus from David's bloodline if he was born of a virgin?

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Mary IS the ONLY parent of the Messiah, Yeshua (Jesus). In regards to lineage Yeshua met ALL the Messianic expectations that are prophetic statements made...

February 09 2021

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

What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders?

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Which is worse, shaming or stoning? The men who brought the lady of Jn 8 to Jesus, were they shamed out of stoning her? They had already condemned her, they...

February 09 2021

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

What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders?

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Another thing: about this "public calling out and being rebuked," the church is no longer an "infant" like it was when Paul gave those instructions. (that's...

February 09 2021

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

Why would God be resistant to answering our prayers as Luke 11:7-9 seems to indicate?

I would say that any seeming "resistance" (from our perspective) on the part of God to answering the prayers of the redeemed would be attributable to His...

February 09 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?

Both the redeemed and the lost will be bodily resurrected to be judged, but the redeemed will spend eternity in Christ's presence, while the lost will...

February 09 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter to the Lord?

We had to write a paper on this question in Judges 11:30-40 at Arizona Bible College (Phoenix, AZ) under one Professor Robert Bowles. And we may have even...

February 08 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?

Jesus said, "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice ... "

John 5:28 - 29

February 08 2021 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How are all things possible with God?

26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Does he mean we can all be astronauts and NBA playe...

Matthew 19:26

February 08 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible have to say to victims of human trafficking?

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Today is February 8th: International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking...

February 08 2021

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

What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders?

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I think designating money to certain services is a good thing to do when God "lays it on your heart" to support a "certain service." I do it for the ministry...

February 08 2021

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

What does the Bible teach about human trafficking?

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Today is February 8th: International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking...

February 08 2021

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

What does the Bible say about shame and regret?

At least the Bible says something about shame and fear: And we could pray, help us not to be ashamed and afraid any longer. Pour Your love into our heart....

February 08 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there a Bible contradiction in John 11:26?

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Tim, I found this: NET and the one who lives and believes in me will never die. 1 Do you believe this?” NET Notes 1 tn Grk “will never die forever.” and...

February 08 2021

Answer by Daphene Brown

What is an armor-bearer? Should there be a church position of armor-bearer?

My husband and I are pastors and we have a female that refuses to leave until we leave. She carries things for us, she is in prayer as we share needs, she is...

February 08 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there a Bible contradiction in John 11:26?

"How could Jesus say we will never die when the Bible declares all will eventually die? John 11:26—How could Jesus say we will never die when the Bible...

February 08 2021 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why would God be resistant to answering our prayers as Luke 11:7-9 seems to indicate?

Upon reading this for the first time, it seemed to me that God is resistant to answering our prayers. " 7 Would you shout out from your bed, “I’m already ...

Luke 11:7 - 9

February 08 2021 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If nails were put in Christ’s hands, how did they do this without breaking a bone?

According to my understanding of normal Roman crucifixion practices, the nails were not driven through the palms of the hands, which (as noted in the...

February 08 2021 Follow Vote Up

Question by Brenda Coleman

If nails were put in Christ’s hands, how did they do this without breaking a bone?

There are many bones in a persons hand. Psalms 34:20, a prophesy about Jesus, says that not a bone of his body was broken. How could no bones be broken when ...

Psalms 34:20

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders?

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The number one reason pastors and preachers fall into sin is PRIDE. PRIDE GOETH BEFOR A FALL. Preachers need to read John 3:9-10. What, are we better than...

February 08 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that God will rejoice over us with singing?

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The bible says, even the angels rejoice in heaven over one soul who believes John 5.24. Gives all the glory to God for saving sinners. John 3:18 Ephesians...

February 08 2021

Answer by Lashandra Wright

Is there a Bible contradiction in John 11:26?

There is no contradiction. Because we will die all from our borrowed bodies, live through the Holy Spirit. Furthermore all who believe and confess their sins...

February 08 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?

February 08 2021

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

What is the answer to anxiety?

I make exceptions for some of my worries. Is anything wrong if I do worry? How would I know for sure?

Philippians 4:1 - 23

February 07 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?

Another view of Thomas was that Thomas, we are told, was not really a name but an epithet, meaning, like its Greek equivalent Didymus, “the twin.” David...

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