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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)?
  9. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  10. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19


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Comment by Crystal G

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

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This is a great answer. I know someone that’s in this test right now. I’ve tried to warn him but he’s not listening. I’m so scared. I don’t know what’s going...

February 04 2021

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

Who is Jesus referring to as "the salt of the earth" in Matthew 5:13?

Salt has two primary purposes, as a "preservative" to extend the usefulness of food and as a "seasoning" to improve the taste and enjoyment of food. Jesus is...

February 04 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

Jesus’ entire ministry was public. He taught in the synagogues and public places. He healed and delivered people openly in the towns and villages. Jesus even...

February 04 2021 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sheeja Kuruvilla

How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?

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Hello everyone. My name is Sheeja. I lost my 19 month old baby son on January 8 - 2021 by a drowning accident. He was a very handsome and healthy boy. Our...

February 04 2021

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

Who are the righteous in Matthew 9?

The righteous are the true Saints in Israel at that time. These Jews knew and obeyed the bible. They believed what God said was true. They knew they were...

February 04 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?

Jealousy and Envy are human emotions given to human beings when God created us. All human emotions are good, because everything God created is good. But like...

February 04 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Do angels have free will?

Yes, angels do have a will. Jude 1:6 (Ryrie Study Bible) "And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved...

February 03 2021 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)

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Interesting profile, Grant. You could be a pastor if you wanted to be.

February 03 2021

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

What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)

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Jack, check out my profile. I'm a retired accountant. I have no formal bible or theologicial training. I am simply a lay Christian who has had years of...

February 03 2021

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

What does the Bible say about government?

My short answer has always been "the purpose of government is for punishment and praise. Protect civilians from evildoers by punishing the evildoers, and...

February 03 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by dale dorsett

What is liberal Christian theology?

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You said,"He did not know them because the trusted in what they did instead of what HE did for us. They trusted in their own works to save themselves.They...

February 03 2021

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

What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)

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Great answer, Grant! Your answer sounds like a pastor's answer. Are you a pastor?

February 03 2021

Comment by Val Girard

How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?

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Jesus understands. The religious leaders were jealous that they had lost followers to Jesus + plotted His death. He was shamefully, physically abused + spat...

February 03 2021

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Should a Christian be opposed to globalization?

February 03 2021

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Do angels have free will?

February 03 2021

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

What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)

The bible is clear that God welcomes the doubts and complaints of his people (Christians), who already have faith in Him. In the scripture reference...

February 03 2021 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Nesih Loveline

Can a Christian man marry a older Christian woman?

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Age is just a number when it comes to love.

February 03 2021

Comment by Jen Reeder

How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?

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I wrestle with that myself and if I find myself doing it I immediately ask God to forgive me and pray that I get better at not doing anything like that.

February 03 2021

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

Did Paul put anyone out of the church?

Here is what the apostle Paul actually said. "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even pagans do not...

February 03 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is suffering always a result of sin (Lamentations 3:38-39)?

There are no random events in the world God created. They are all acts of God, either expressly directed by God or deliberately allowed by God. Calamity in...

February 03 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the difference between obedience and disobedience?

The difference between obedience and disobedience is measured by love. In verse 23 Jesus says, "If you love me you will obey me.” In verse 24 Jesus says "If...

February 03 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?

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Is the jealousy and envy mentioned in the question related to wealth and material possessions, or is it in reference to some other attribute?

February 02 2021

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

What should a wife do when her husband is cruel?

Here are some practical helps for dealing with this type of situation. 1) Pray She can ask the Holy Spirit why the husband is being cruel. She can ask the...

February 02 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is liberal Christian theology?

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He did not know them because the trusted in what they did instead of what HE did for us. They trusted in their own works to save themselves. They boasted in...

February 02 2021

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

Will we have physical bodies in heaven?

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Absolutely agree J.D. I look forward to having a body like Jesus glorified body. It will be marvelous! Amazing! I also think that when that happens, each...

February 02 2021

Comment by John Goeddeke

Will we have physical bodies in heaven?

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Greetings JD. It seems you have the wrong address in Philippians. Can you find where that scripture is? John G

February 02 2021

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How is Jesus our Sabbath Rest?

February 02 2021

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?

This is a difficult question. The causes of our envy or jealousy can be complex and deeply rooted in our being. I would suggest practicing forgiveness. As...

February 02 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians get vaccinated?

I heartedly believe Christians should get vaccinated in view of the coronavirus. We are just stewards of our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), they are not our...

February 02 2021 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does Joshua 10:13 indicate that the sun is moving? If not how could God order the sun to stop?

As a point of science (as far as I am aware), the sun (as well as the entire solar system of celestial objects that revolve around it) is not stationary but...

February 02 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by dale dorsett

What is liberal Christian theology?

This is my take, religion forms gods out of God in the image of man and are superficial, often void of salvation. After studying many religions I recognized...

February 02 2021 3 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andre Muller

Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

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Hi Scarlett, I believe that you still wanted to explain where the king of Babylon, prince of Tyrus and Lucifer fits into all of this? Is it between Gen1:1...

February 02 2021

Question by Simon Harry

Does Joshua 10:13 indicate that the sun is moving? If not how could God order the sun to stop?

Joshua 10:13 So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So th...

Joshua 10:13

4 Votes February 02 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Thelma Lesch

How can I deal with being jealous and envious of others?

Proverbs 24:9

1 Vote February 02 2021 1 Comment 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)

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Jesus' declaration to Thomas is one of my favorites, Tim, because it applies so directly to us: "Blessed are they who have not seen and yet have believed."...

February 02 2021

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

Where did Cain’s wife come from?

Adam and Eve undoubtedly had many children during their long lives, with only a very few of them having their stories recounted, or even having them...

February 02 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)

I would first say that, regardless of whatever we may "do" with our doubts and complaints, God (being omniscient) is aware of them. We are not "hiding"...

February 02 2021 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is having friends with benefits or sex with different guys a mortal sin?

The only unforgivable (or mortal) sin is UNBELIEF in Jesus Christ. So how do we know if we have belief? The bible presents us with the good news of what...

February 02 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Where did Cain’s wife come from?

Genesis 4:17

February 02 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about believer's baptism?

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Robert, thanks for sharing your personal story, much appreciated. My wife and I were baptised as infants by our parents in the denomination they attended. We...

February 02 2021

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Will God forgive me if I keep making promises to Him, then break my promise to Him many times?

February 02 2021

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What are the covenants in the Bible?

February 01 2021

Answer by Robert DAVIS

What does the Bible say about believer's baptism?

This is a hot potato! I became a believer after being given a bible at a party. I married the giver, who had been baptised as a baby. Almost at once, we...

February 01 2021 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Carolyn Rosado

Will there literally be streets of gold in heaven?

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I must agree with Chuck Cooper, Amen!

February 01 2021

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

What should we do with our doubts and complaints concerning God? (Isaiah 45:9)

“Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker, those who are nothing but potsherds among the potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter...

Isaiah 45:9

February 01 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the Christian themes in Prince Caspian?

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Our library has it and I viewed it. Much of the contents are in the book, too! The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), DVD Walt Disney Home...

February 01 2021

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

Did Paul put anyone out of the church?

If the question is referring to the case of the individual mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5 who was committing open adultery with his father's wife, I would say...

February 01 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is suffering always a result of sin (Lamentations 3:38-39)?

As indicated in the verses cited in the question, nothing happens without God's permissive will (as opposed to His decretive will). Also, humanity (with the...

February 01 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up