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  1. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
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  3. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  4. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  5. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
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Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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This topic on salvation I have further prayed about.Here are my thoughts on this. 1. The churches mentioned in Revelation were drifting away from their walk...

February 20 2020

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

Why did Jesus tell the leper not to say anything about being healed, but to go to the priest and show himself?

I would say, first, that, in the specific case of the leper cited in the question, the Mosaic Law required certain steps to be taken before a leper could be...

February 20 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sunchaser Griffin

Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?

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In my opinion, you can not use the thief on the cross as Christ had not yet died for our sins and been raised up. He had the authority to forgive the thief's...

February 20 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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What if a born again believer, Ephesians 1:13, leaves the faith? Are they still saved? Yes. Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He...

February 20 2020

Answer by Noboodi Busini , Seeker

When Moses says his lips are uncircumcised, what does he mean?

He is referring to a gift. A gift of speech. As God does not look for circumcision of the flesh, but a true gift of belief. Most people cannot see the truth...

February 20 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cathy kelso

What will we look like in heaven?

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This is not a question but an experience. My grandmother passed away. I went home after she passed and went to sleep. I felt that I had seen her. It did not...

February 20 2020

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Did Jesus heal two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34) or one blind man (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)?

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Mr. Houdmann's (gotquestions.org) answer uses conjecture to justify this answer. It is clear that in Mark 10:48 and Luke 18:38 only one man is referred while...

February 20 2020

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How can I experience true intimacy with God?

February 20 2020

Answer by Edwin Lawson

When do believers go to heaven, before or after the appearance of the anti-Christ?

I have been a pre-trib believer all my life. But although I wish this were true I see no evidence in scripture anywhere that says that Jesus will come and...

February 20 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

February 20 2020

Answer by Greg Tabb

When did God create the angels?

The question that must be asked is why angels were created. If the definition of an angel is a messenger, who were they giving messages to before God created...

February 20 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?

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I think it is the way the creation account is recorded that causes the unbelief. I think that's by design. Would there be a "theory" of evolution if there...

February 20 2020

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

What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?

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However, Mr Matthews, you make a cogent point: "Either you believe in Jesus or you don't." That's very true. We don't preach "creation." God raised Jesus up,...

February 20 2020

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

What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?

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To answer your question Mr Matthews: Yes, it matters how we came to be. It matters whether we can trust the scriptures or not trust them. If, no not if, but...

February 20 2020

Answer by Benjamin Pena

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

Benjamin Pena The Holy Scripture itself settles the issue on this topic, and certainly gives us the answer. The final answer can be found in the last book of...

February 20 2020 30 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did it mean to sin "defiantly"? (Proverbs 15:30)

I would say that the Bible's use of the word "defiantly" in relation to an action is not necessarily a reflection of the sheer magnitude of the actual deed...

February 19 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did it mean to sin "defiantly"? (Proverbs 15:30)

30 “‘But anyone who sins defiantly, whether native-born or foreigner, blasphemes the Lord and must be cut off from the people of Israel. (NIV) 30 " ... pr...

Proverbs 15:30

February 19 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is pictured in the Bible by the many varied usages of the term “Eye” or “Eyes”? For instance, “eyes” in Genesis 6:8 appears to mean “acceptance.”

"the lust of the eyes" (1 John 2:16) -- indicating a desire for things based on their visible appearance, with a connotation of being deceived by those...

February 19 2020 Follow Vote Up

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

What is pictured in the Bible by the many varied usages of the term “Eye” or “Eyes”? For instance, “eyes” in Genesis 6:8 appears to mean “acceptance.”

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I would say that it is the expression "found grace" in the verse cited question that indicates "acceptance", rather than anything to do with "in the eyes of...

February 19 2020

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

What does the Bible say about infant baptism?

Although I was baptized as an infant in the Lutheran Church, I wasn’t saved yet, so I don’t think it was real baptism. (See my response under S. Michael...

February 19 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Toby Wooster

What is the Star of David and is it biblical?

The star of David symbol as found on the flag of modern Israel is mentioned in the Bible on many occasions, however never as the star of David or condoned by...

February 19 2020 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Old Testament say about baptism?

The story of the Syrian commander Naaman can be related to baptism: at the instruction of the prophet Elisha, the leper washed by submerging his body 7 times...

February 19 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the story of blind Bartimaeus?

February 19 2020

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Is the war in heaven in Revelation 12 describing Satan's original fall or an end times angelic battle?

February 19 2020

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What does the Bible say about sadness?

February 19 2020

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

When a man is divorced by an adulterous wife can he remarry?

I would say, first, that, ideally, husbands and wives would stay married for life, working through issues and betrayals even as serious as adultery. However,...

February 19 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Alexander Reznikov

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus? Here is the relevant text: After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea,during the time of King Herod,Magi from the...

February 19 2020 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to be absent from the body?

February 19 2020

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Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?

February 18 2020

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Can I start dating (I am in the process of getting a divorce), or do I have to wait until the divorce is final?

February 18 2020

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

What does it mean that we may be "entertaining angels unawares" in Hebrews 13:2?

The key to understanding that passage is the word "hospitality." Who showed "hospitality" to angels and did not know it? Abraham in Genesis 18. The Hebrew in...

February 18 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?

One thing to notice in the Gospels is that the disciples never catch a fish without the help of Jesus. Either they are really bad fishermen or there is a...

February 18 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?

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I like your 3 alliterated "R" points especially, Tim! (3. Requesting …4. Recognizing …6. Readiness to re-order …)

February 18 2020

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

What is xenoglossia and is it biblical?

Xenoglossia (also known as "xenolalia") is derived from the Greek words "xenos" (meaning "foreigner") and "glossa" (meaning "tongue" or "language"). It is...

February 18 2020 Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that God will give them over to a debased mind?

February 18 2020

Answer by Billy P Eldred

When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

My answer is that we are not supposed to know at this time. I was once challenged to prove either Pre-trib or mid-trib. After prayer, I set about the task....

February 18 2020 1 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

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KJV First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God, (Ephesians 1:13) doth not commit sin, for HIS SEED ( the Holy Spirit) remaineth in him, and He can not sin,...

February 18 2020

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

Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?

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I keep reading where people here "DO" their sins. That's not the problem for me. My sin problem is not because of what I do as much as it is who I am and the...

February 18 2020

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What are the ministries of the Holy Spirit?

February 17 2020

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?

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We shouldn’t conflate the issue of avoiding lethal, highly addicting substances with the abuse of nutrients and chemicals necessary to our bodies. Salt...

February 17 2020

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Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?

February 17 2020

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

What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?

1. Making our resources available for God's use, even if it interferes with other priorities we may have, including those that we place a high importance on...

February 17 2020 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?

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Okay, so restaurants should be sued for putting salt and sugar in food. Heart attack and stroke kill more people than lung cancer does due to smoking. And...

February 17 2020

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

Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?

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Okay, so restaurants should be sued for putting salt and sugar in food. Heart attack and stroke kill more people than lung cancer does due to smoking. And...

February 17 2020

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

What are some parallels between a blind person and an unsaved person (Matthew 9:27)?

1 parallel or comparison between a blind person and an unsaved person is as Mr. Maas mentioned darkness. The world and those who live in it are in darkness...

February 17 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?

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"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well" (3 John 1:2 NIV) "Do you not...

February 17 2020