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


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Who are the Amish, and what are their beliefs?

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Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

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What does the Bible say about political correctness? Should a Christian be politically correct?

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What is the transcendental argument for the existence of God?

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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?

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

February 15 2020

Answer by Steven Palatsky

How do I encourage my fiance to figure out what exactly he believes in, especially since I intend on taking our future children to a Pentecostal church?

It’s great that you want to raise your future children in the church, but the issue of your fiancée’s salvation needs to be settled first. 2Corinthians 6:14...

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Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?

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Does the Bible instruct us to have childlike faith?

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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?

February 15 2020

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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Ezekiel, As a parent, I give my children limited amounts of freedom according to their ages. I also give them rules and parameters. But, toddlers don't...

February 15 2020

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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Technically, God could give us free will and then put a limit on our freedom, just as a parent could allow a teenager to go out in the evening but later...

February 15 2020

Answer by Al Mark

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

Having a Bible app and using electronic Bibles and tools can be very helpful - it is easier to search, link, and copy text than to do it with a hardcopy. You...

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Answer by Niamien Aka

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

New technologies can be used by both non-Christians and Christians. We Christians should use them to support the spreading of the good gospel of Jesus...

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Answer by Jay Saunders

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

I wore out three very expensive Dakes study bibles in my life time since being born again in the mid 1980s. Now all I use is my smart phone as a bible. At my...

February 15 2020 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the ministries of the Holy Spirit?

Revelation and inspiration of Scripture (2 Samuel 23:2-3; John 14:26; John 16:13-14; Acts 4:25-26; 2 Peter 1:21) Yes, Mr. Maas had an excellent answer here....

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Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?

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JD there was a good reason described in the Bible as to why Abraham was chosen even though he was an idol maker and sinfully depraved. God saw something in...

February 15 2020

Comment by Larry Burks

Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?

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Lev 15:16-17 - regarding this scripture, how do we know it is specifically speaking of masterbation? it never clarifies. could it be that the man did not...

February 15 2020

Answer by Peter Leon

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

The Word of God is Jesus and is energy. John 1 spells it out clearly when God spoke all things into existence. That which points to Jesus is NOT sin. By...

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Comment by ● Arqeph

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

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I would like to mention that, even though I agree, it is easier to disseminate information much more rapidly when using proper media, I also noticed that...

February 15 2020

Comment by David Furman

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

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Without getting into a deep theological reasoning, ask yourself, if it is in anyway essential to use a hard copy printed Bible in preference to other forms,...

February 15 2020

Answer by Michael Olson

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

I would like say I agree with Tim and Aurel they both make good points here. I would like to add to this (as a electronic Bible user) I find that when I need...

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Answer by Chee Seng Kit

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

Yes. God is sovereign. He reigns supreme and He does in accordance as He please (2 Chronicles 20:6 - And said O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in...

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Answer by John Moyo , Christian youth teacher

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

If using technology to study or preach the Bible was sinful, then all the radio and TV programs employed by various preachers of different denominations to...

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Comment by Santanu Ghose

What became of Pharaoh's daughter who rescued Moses?

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This is so interesting. The pivotal person in Moses' survival and the subsequent development of the entire Biblical narrative was thus honoured by God. She...

February 15 2020

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

What does it mean, "God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation"?

God is holy (without sin). When God originally created humans, they also were without sin, and could thus have fellowship with Him. When humans fell into...

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Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

Did the Lord's curse on Cain go to his children?

To add to Tim’s answer above, it doesn’t appear so: The Hebrew “And now, you [are] cursed from the earth (min-haadamah)” would indicate a loss of blessings...

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Comment by Charles Crabtree

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?

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Rotimi,I think that the 10 men could be representing the 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom scattered throughout all the nations of the earth grabbing hold of...

February 14 2020

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

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Is the King of Tyre prophecy in Ezekiel 28 referring to Satan?

February 14 2020

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

What are the types and illustrations of the Holy Spirit?

I would say that the following metaphors or symbols are used in Scripture with respect to the Holy Spirit and His roles: 1. An earnest, deposit, or "down...

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

What are the ministries of the Holy Spirit?

I see the Holy Spirit's ministries as twelvefold: 1. Creation (Genesis 1:2) 2. Revelation and inspiration of Scripture (2 Samuel 23:2-3; John 14:26; John...

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

Did the Lord's curse on Cain go to his children?

In my opinion, the curse placed on Cain applied only to him (since it was specifically aimed at what the Bible indicates was Cain's individual profession, as...

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Comment by Gregory Boldon , Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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A well thought out work; however, I agree with Ezekiel. When I finished reading it I was still wanting to find your position on the question of whether or...

February 14 2020

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

Why was there so little concern for the 99 sheep left "in the open country"? (Luke 15:3–7)

One thing to note, since it is a parable, is that all of the details of the story are controlled by Jesus and, since the story is made up to illustrate a...

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Question by Charles Crabtree

Did the Lord's curse on Cain go to his children?

Why give the ancestry of Cain especially the women and the skills of the men?

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

Where were Gibeah, Ramah, and Beth Aven (Hosea 5:8)?

These cities lay on a straight line due north of Jerusalem; GIBEAH was the most famous, King Saul’s birthplace and capital, a few miles north of Jerusalem....

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Answer by jacques morreale

Is the NIV Bible authentic and reliable?

I do not believe that our God the Lord of all creation would allow the Bible to become an abomination. We must trust in the Lord God that he guides the...

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should ministers talk about politics or endorse a specific political party or view from the pulpit?

In my humble opinion while in agreement with brother Tim Maas' basic thoughts on this important matter, I then consider the realty of this world and truth be...

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Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?

February 13 2020

Answer by JESTEEN Y ALEN KUMAR , Sunday School Teacher at Baptist Church

Why did Saul take the strong men for himself?

King Saul strongly believed in human strength & power to win the battle instead of depending completely on LORD God of Israel. In the Law it is clearly...

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

What became of Pharaoh's daughter who rescued Moses?

To my knowledge, there are no later mentions of Pharaoh's daughter in the book of Exodus itself subsequent to the account of her finding and adopting Moses...

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Comment by Donna Williams

How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?

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I understand both perspectives. I believe what Matthew was sharing was that Adam and Eve became slaves to sin as a result of their disobedience. Paul wrote...

February 13 2020

Comment by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

When should a spouse intervene in an inappropriate opposite sex friendship?

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Dear Brother Torres, something you may not have considered is reaching out to this Brother in Christ and developing a Christian relationship with them. I...

February 13 2020

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