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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. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14
  10. How much did soldiers get paid? 2 Chronicles 25:6


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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Was Jesus in the Old Testament?

John 8:56: Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. Lord Jesus has revealed unto us in the scriptures, “No man can come to...

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

What is true worship?

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Barclay quotes William Temple, the renowned archbishop of Canterbury, as defining worship as quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the...

11 days ago

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

Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

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All of creation, including the animals, was affected by mankind’s fall and suffers because of our sin. But there is a promised restoration: “Against its...

11 days ago

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

What does the Bible say about bees/bee stings?

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Our pet cat just died, our first pet, and one we had for 6 1/2 years. I need to remind myself of this: my pet didn’t die because it did something wrong....

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Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter to the Lord?

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

Why did Jesus say "do not judge or you will be judged"?

Jesus was actually giving us the good news in Matthew 7:1 -- 1. It shows our need for God’s grace When Jesus says, “Don’t judge,” he’s exposing how quick we...

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

What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?

In Matthew 7:1 Jesus is preaching the Sermon on the Mount. This verse: 1. Shows us our need for God's grace When Jesus says, “Don’t judge,” He’s exposing how...

12 days ago 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does judgment mean in this passage?

As indicated in the NKJV rendering of the cited verse in the above question, "judgment" is not meant in a punitive sense, but in the sense of a wronged party...

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What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?

12 days ago

Question by Perry Lawson

What does judgment mean in this passage?

And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

Psalms 37:6

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Answer by John Appelt

Why was king David anointed three times, and had to wait for 7 years before being crowned king over Israel?

David was anointed three times because of certain situations in Israel. The first anointing was because Saul had failed to obey and honor God, so God...

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

What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?

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I just need to add to my previous answer more scientifically. To secularists the engine of evolution is DNA mutations coupled with natural selection. It’s...

12 days ago

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

What does the Bible say about hate?

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Probably my favorite of these verses is John 17:14 (The High Priestly Prayer covers all of John 17) 14 I [Jesus] have given them [my followers] your word,...

12 days ago

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

What is the book of 1 Kings?

I'll only give a summary of the first half of 1 Kings (1 Kings 1-12). I want to do this because I just saw the movie, "Solomon." I believe it is pretty...

13 days ago 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by WESLEY BARNARD

What is the book of Jasher and should it be in the Bible?

The writers of the Scriptures are not ‘authors’ but are like secretaries, writing down what the Holy Spirit was telling them to write down. Indeed, the...

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

What does the Bible say about hate?

I like this question because we're discussing Micaiah this week in our small group Bible study (1 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 18). The king hated him for telling...

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

Where is Jesus now? Is Jesus in heaven?

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Thinking about what each one of you commented will at least take infinity. Now how can I continue to study?! So much to consider, in between studying my...

14 days ago

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

What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)

The fact that the scroll is flying indicates a supernatural element at work -- specifically signifying that the message it contains is from God and is meant...

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What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)

Zechariah 5:1 KJV - 1 Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying roll.

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Answer by Path Changer55

How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?

Jesus is our model. Paul also teaches in Eph 6 that we need to use the shield of faith, which may stop the flaming arrow. And make sure to use your armor...

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How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)

June 29 2025

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

What are the attributes of God?

The way we learned it at Dallas Seminary was that there are 2 types of attributes, communicable and incommunicable. INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES (unique to God)...

June 29 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should a Christian get insurance?

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When I read this question, I thought to myself, "Are you serious?" Then I read some of the answers and comments. The answers and comments that say...

June 29 2025

Answer by John Appelt

Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?

The first three kings were over the whole nation of Israel: Saul, of Benjamin, ruled for 40 years, Acts 13:21. David, of Judah, ruled for 40 years, 2 Samuel...

June 29 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can we learn about David, the author of Psalm 16, from Psalm 16?

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The song "I Will Not Be Shaken," inspired by Psalm 16:8–9 and produced by Integrity Music, captures the deep confidence the psalmist has in God's constant...

June 29 2025

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

When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?

As best I can determine, the literal diaspora to which Peter was referring began during the rule of the Roman emperor Claudius (who reigned from AD 41 to AD...

June 28 2025 Follow Vote Up

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Can a Christian consider a career in acting / entertainment?

June 28 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Have any aspects of end times prophecy been fulfilled?

Luke 21:9-10: "But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by." Then...

June 27 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What are some hindrances to a potent prayer life?

In my opinion, unbelief is the single most important reason for an effective and fulfilling prayer life and any other reason is rooted in it. When we are...

June 27 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?

In my opinion, Zimri's actions were motivated by a desire to eliminate any possible threat to his rule, causing him to execute not only Baasha's family, but...

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What is Roman Catholicism?

June 26 2025

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is Roman Catholicism?

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Scripture alone is the source of authority for the church in all ages since Calvary. Church traditions and practices must stand or fail on the scale of...

June 26 2025

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

Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?

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Ryan, our motivation to do what pleases the Lord is EXTREMELY important to God. On February 11, 1962, Parade Magazine published the following brief...

June 26 2025

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

What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?

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Yep, Craig, and also see Riley Clemmon's song, "Runs Deep." “Like Grandma’s voice will always sound like home Like a preacher on Sunday talking ’bout the...

June 26 2025

Comment by Montressa Kale

What does "lest you dash your foot against a stone" mean?

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Thank you for your response. I was searching to see if the phrase “dash your foot against a stone” was an idiom. I always knew there was a deeper meaning.

June 26 2025

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

What does the Bible say about knowledge?

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For a possible sermon: I. True knowledge begins with God Proverbs says the fear of the Lord is where knowledge starts (Prov. 1:7). It’s not just information—...

June 26 2025

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

What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?

The "lost tribes of Israel" were the 10 northern tribes that broke away from Judah after Solomon’s reign. Because of their persistent sin and idolatry, God...

June 26 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?

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Michael, you wrote an interesting answer! Keep them coming. I love how you tie King Jesus into these. Incidentally, Omri’s name shows up on ancient monuments...

June 26 2025

Answer by John Appelt

Where did Old Testament believers go when they died?

In the Old Testament, a person who died went to “sheol” and in the New Testament, a person went to “hades” the Greek equivalent. It is often thought of as a...

June 26 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by WESLEY BARNARD

What is replacement theology?

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The view that Israel and the ‘ekklēsia’ are different is clearly taught in the OT and NT. Biblically speaking, the ‘ekklēsia’ is completely different and...

June 25 2025

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

Does the "Shekinah Glory" appear anywhere in any Bible translation?

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Just this morning reading my King James, I saw this footnote. Song of Solomon 4:9: "Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my...

June 25 2025

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

What does the Bible say about knowledge?

Before I became a Christian in my 40th year, I’d already received a BSc and PhD from my local university in Adelaide, Australia. My science subjects included...

June 25 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do angels have free will?

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Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?

June 24 2025

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Why did God hem David in (Psalm 139:5)?

June 24 2025

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

How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?

I would say that Jesus serves as our model in such cases, as Peter noted when speaking of Him in 1 Peter 2:23, "When they hurled their insults at Him, He did...

June 23 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What is the relationship between Zion, the City of David, and Jerusalem?

Genesis 14:18: And Mel-chiz’-dek king of Sa’-lem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. This was the land of the...

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