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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. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  6. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  7. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  8. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14
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  10. Who is speaking in Malachi 3?


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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?

June 25 2025

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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...

June 23 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?

As the question points out, applying the cited principles in the heat of an argument can be difficult, even for Christians. That's why it is necessary to so...

June 23 2025 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What did Paul mean when he said he had fought the good fight?

What Did Paul mean when he said he had fought the good fight? In concluding his exhortation to Timothy, Paul states in 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good...

June 23 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Carroll Hill

Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

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I had heard this explanation several years ago but had forgotten the reference - so thank you for the reminder!

June 23 2025

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

Can women serve as elders in the church?

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Great comments, Ni Jay!! When faced with sound reasoning, the first thing some here do is ask a very vanilla question: 'why didn't Jesus appoint a woman to a...

June 23 2025

Question by Anonymous
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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?

Psalm 31:20 You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion From the strife of ...

June 23 2025 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What evidence from Scripture and history confirms that Jesus is truly the Christ—the promised Messiah?

Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies Jesus fulfilled more than 300 messianic prophecies, including: Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:22-23) Born...

June 23 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?

Psalms 141:3: Take control of what I say, O Lord , and guard my lips. James 1:19: Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to ...

June 23 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Elijah say, "If I am the man of God let the fire come"? Was he questioning his own position, or was it because he believed in God unconditionally?"

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No, I don't consider myself a writer, Billy. And I've only written one book, The Exaltation of the Word of God in Psalm 119. But thanks for the kind words!

June 23 2025

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

Can women serve as elders in the church?

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Albert, I think he answered the question. He gave the qualifications that are necessary for a person to serve the Lord's people. That answers the question....

June 23 2025

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June 22 2025

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Why did Elijah say, "If I am the man of God let the fire come"? Was he questioning his own position, or was it because he believed in God unconditionally?"

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Jack, very well written. Are you a writer? If so, tell me books you have written. If not, you should be!

June 22 2025

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

How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn? Can addiction to pornography be defeated?

Years ago an 18 year old teenager boy came to live with me. He’d been on drugs and suicidal and so I tried to help. Weeks later I’d found porn downloads,...

June 22 2025 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Can women serve as elders in the church?

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Hi Daniel Carlson, Thanks for your answer, however it didn’t answer the question, “Can women serve as elders in the church “? I suppose by what you wrote you...

June 22 2025

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

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

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“Shekinah Glory” doesn’t appear in any Bible translation—it's not a Bible word. It comes from Jewish tradition, based on the Hebrew root meaning “to dwell,”...

June 22 2025

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

Who was the real historical Jesus?

Who was Jesus? He began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of Life. “And after fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry.” — Matthew...

June 22 2025 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Elijah say, "If I am the man of God let the fire come"? Was he questioning his own position, or was it because he believed in God unconditionally?"

Good question, Hlengiwe! I liked Jason Dyke's modern retelling of this story! Here's mine: The sun beat down on the rugged hilltop as Elijah stood, cloak...

June 22 2025 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

The Shekinah is a word that is used by some Jews and Christians to describe the visible presence of Jehovah. The word "glory" is an exhibition of the...

June 22 2025 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?

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Thank you Mark for pointing this out to me. I have edited the error.

June 21 2025

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?

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Mark, it was a simple error. Was meant to say, "We don't know if God created mankind or any other life (elsewhere) in the vast universe".

June 21 2025

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

Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?

First, see the big picture: Causes of Solomon's Declension, 1 Kings 11:9: His heart was turned from the Lord God of Israel by: 1 Wealth 1 Kings 10:16-18,23;...

June 21 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?

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Billy, I believe the movie title you reference is 'Contact'. I like your answer, but I'm curious why you stated that "we don't know if God created mankind",...

June 21 2025

Answer by Philip Davies

Can the return of Christ truly be said to be imminent?

The word "imminent" means close at hand and comes from the word "minere," meaning to "jut out." It is close by and will happen soon. The word "impending"...

June 21 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?

Michael and the others did a great job of explaining the need to follow God's instructions. I think it goes a little deeper than that and simpler at the same...

June 21 2025 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Max Bravo

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

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Genesis 1:3 - And Elohim said, Let there be light: and there was light. When you have an understanding of his pattern, and absolutely nothing escapes that...

June 21 2025

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?

I will try to answer your question with a short answer but before I do so, I want to ponder why you asked the question. I watched a movie a long time ago...

June 21 2025 4 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Abimelech murder his brothers?

As I read the account in Judges, Abimelech killed his brothers (the many other sons of the judge Gideon, who was also known as Jerubaal) in order that...

June 20 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

Where in the Bible can I find information pertaining to the “Holy Trinity?”

The word "trinity" is a doctrine expressed through the Bible. In Matthew 28:18-20 we see Jesus "...baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son...

June 20 2025 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ken Cheatham

What does Joel 2:25 mean to believers today?

The lesson today is: This is a specific promise to first century believers. Peter's sermon specified the event of Pentecost as THE fulfillment of Joel's...

June 20 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

Who would've harmed Cain if God hadn’t put the mark on him?

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The "normal reasoning" to which you refer is commonly known as sinful thoughts. Revenge is the official name for the intuition that would lead someone to...

June 20 2025

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

What was the mark that God put on Cain?

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The only sign that tells "whoever sees Cain" that he is not to be killed, that everyone who sees him will understand, is a legible note on Cain somewhere...

June 20 2025

Question by Anonymous
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Why did Abimelech murder his brothers?

Judges 9:5

June 20 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up