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

What "child" is this? (Isaiah 9:6)

Isaiah 9:6 ESV - 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful ...

Isaiah 9:1 - 7

December 01 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why should you memorize Scripture?

Situations in which the application of Scriptural principles may be needed or relevant may arise suddenly, or with insufficient time or opportunity to search...

December 01 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is Adam always blamed for the sin when Eve ate first? (1 Corinthians 15:21–22)

Genesis 3:6 indicates that Adam was with Eve at the time of her transgression, with the implication (in my opinion) that he had been a witness to her...

December 01 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How would the past queen of the south in Matthew 12:42 rise up in Jesus' time to judge and condemn Jesus' generation?

As the verse cited in the question indicates, Jesus was referring not to the generation in which He was then living, but to the final judgment at the close...

December 01 2020 Follow Vote Up

Comment by John Cheetham

Why is Satan referred to as the prince of the world in John 12:31?

Comment:
No, Satan is ruler of the world (with God's acceptance) right now, the world that you and I live in.

December 01 2020

Question by venkatesan Iyer

How can a modern scientist come to saving faith without rejecting evolution?

Example: Henry F Schaefer III. He reads about a book on Jesus when he is bored. He goes through the gospels and accepts Jesus as saviour. He ministers t...

Genesis 1:1 - 31

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Answer by Frederick Thomas , Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...

Should we raise our hands/clap our hands during worship?

Just concern about women raising their hands. Within a certain context, the raising of hands is addressed to men but not to women. 1Ti 2:8 Therefore I want...

December 01 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What does the Bible say about an unhappy marriage?

A wise and elderly marriage counselor once told me the following: "Problems arise in most marriages because men marry for sex and women marry for security."...

December 01 2020 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1?

After offering unholy fire upon the altar (perhaps while drunk), Nadab and Abihu are consumed by a fire sent by the Lord. The strange fire was in the using...

December 01 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?

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Emem, memorize Scripture as I do. Scripture memory benefits you by cleansing and renewing your mind; keeping you from sin; providing insight and direction in...

December 01 2020

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December 01 2020

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

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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If “…water baptism is indeed necessary for salvation” then we teach that Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross was insufficient to save through faith...

December 01 2020

Comment by Emem Efe

Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?

Comment:
Thanks Jack. Now, I've heard so many people tell me about how I can control my mind. The question is, how?

December 01 2020

Answer by Jordan Richards

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

I'm not sure where the 12 stones are now. In chapter 4 of the book of Joshua, it says that Joshua, Son of Nun, piled them up at Gilgal. This passage also...

December 01 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1?

December 01 2020

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December 01 2020

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What is the meaning of the symbolism in Amos?

December 01 2020

Comment by Emem Efe

Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?

Comment:
Aurel Thank you so much for taking your time to respond to this question. I pray God help me to apply this counsel. I really do need help so I can feel and...

December 01 2020

Comment by Emem Efe

Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?

Comment:
Thanks Dale. Please pray for me. It ain't easy.

December 01 2020

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

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

When my wife and I were having extreme marital problems (mainly because of me) we counseled with our pastor for several weeks and he suggested a separation...

December 01 2020 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dennis Shasteen

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

Joshua: chapter 3. Described 12 people from each tribe picked up stones and carried them on their shoulders to be placed as a monument for future generations...

December 01 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?

Great question, Emem! To be honest, my past sexual experiences before marriage keep coming to mind, too. Usually when I'm tired physically. But I know I'm...

November 30 2020 5 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does mourn/wail mean when Jesus returns?

For those who have been redeemed by faith in Christ, His visible return at the close of the present age is something that they await with great joy and...

November 30 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Christina Forestieri

What happens to you if you get the mark of the beast?

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I do agree that the question of "what if you get the mark" should not apply to those that already have been saved and know already that would not even be...

November 30 2020

Comment by Christina Forestieri

What happens to you if you get the mark of the beast?

Comment:
True. That will be me.

November 30 2020

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

Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?

1Corinthians 13:12,13, "For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just I am known." Deuteronomy...

November 30 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?

Comment:
When Paul commanded Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:22, "Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and...

November 30 2020

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

What does the Bible say about overcoming lust?

Comment:
I see what you mean about 2 Timothy 2:22. When Paul commanded Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:22, "Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue...

November 30 2020

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

What is the lust of the eyes?

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When Paul commanded Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:22, "Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and...

November 30 2020

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How should a Christian view the civil rights movement?

November 30 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the rock in Matthew 16:18?

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The foundation of the church is the gospel. First Corinthians 15:3-4 All who believe that gospel will be sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of...

November 30 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the unforgivable sin?

John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God. John 1:12...

November 30 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Keith Davis

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

Whether Mark 16:16 should be in our Bible is immaterial, because we don't need it to establish that water baptism is indeed necessary for salvation. The...

November 29 2020 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?

Drunkeness is sin, but our sin debt is paid in full, and we can no longer be condemned. John 3:18. We can however be chastened by the lord. Colossians 2:13...

November 29 2020 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

Comment:
Galatians 5:1 Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty in which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage. We are given a free...

November 29 2020

Comment by Lee Bomgardner

Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

Comment:
Totally agree with you, Danny. To say Democrats are evil invalidates many, many Christians. Clearly, there are good and evil people in both parties. We need...

November 29 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can the deceased leave signs to let you know they are okay?

Comment:
Romans 10:9-10 is really for the Jewish converts during the tribulation. Jesus told the Jews, you will not see me again until you confess with your mouth...

November 29 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when He said, "Follow me"?

Jesus said, if you follow me I will make you fishers of men. In that statement he was saying to go into all the world and preach to unbelievers to bring them...

November 29 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by gill goudsward , Floral designer for wedding flowers

What is the city referred to in Rev. 17 and 18 as Babylon the Great?

This is a very different opinion of what Babylon the Great is referring to. It is the teaching of Rick Pearson Ministries and can be watched on Sunday...

November 29 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are some Scriptures pertaining to Advent that I could read with my family?

Since now there are 4 weeks left of the Advent season, Nov. 29th-Dec. 24th, why not try 4 weeks of reading with your family? Week 1: Old Testament Prophecies...

November 29 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Were Adam and Eve saved?

November 29 2020

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

What is the unforgivable sin?

The only unforgivable sin is the failure of individuals during their earthly lives to place their faith entirely in Christ in order to obtain the forgiveness...

November 29 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up