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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. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  10. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14


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

I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?

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Continuing, What would the outcome be? How can both people be exalted by God when one wants a child and the other doesn't? The hardest thing for us to do is...

December 19 2019

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

Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?

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Thank you Steven Best. I don't anticipate an answer from Mr Houdmann, Ezekiel, Brian, or Eduardo for your "lock down" question: If we should confess to our...

December 19 2019

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

What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?

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The Gap Theory fails because it is not in the Bible! And it puts death before sin when the Bible says death is the end result of sin. And if something...

December 19 2019

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

Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?

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I can only put myself in the place of the person who didn't find out about the affair. I have been married for 45 years and 6 months. If my wife Faye has...

December 19 2019

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

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

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I love the hymn based on Acts 1:26, [Act 1:26]Praise To The Heavenly Wisdom Praise to the Heavenly Wisdom Who knows the hearts of all— The saintly life’s...

December 19 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?

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Just because a couple gets married in a church has nothing to do with whether they are believers or not. Lots of unbelievers get married in churches. And...

December 19 2019

Comment by Richard Burroughs

Why does Acts 9:7 say that those traveling with Paul heard a voice, but Acts 22:9 says that they heard no voice?

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I have to respectfully disagree on your comment. Luke was not one of the young men with Saul (who later became Paul). Luke was a Christian man and wrote the...

December 19 2019

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

What is the difference between mercy and grace?

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AMEN, AMEN, James. Just to be where Jesus is and be with Him, is all the reward, I need. I love Him so much. I hope I please Him while I am on my journey.

December 19 2019

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

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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There are no "regulations on Christian ministry." Righteousness has rules and regulations baked in the way yeast causes bread to rise. Service to Jesus...

December 19 2019

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Who was Absalom?

December 19 2019

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What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?

December 19 2019

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

Why am I hurting so much if God loves me?

The greatest evidence of God's love for each and every human is the incarnation of Christ to make eternal life possible for all who place their faith in Him....

December 18 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Why does Judges chapter 2 talk about Joshua when he died in chapter 1?

The book of Joshua mentions the death of Joshua in Joshua 24:29. The book of Judges begins in Judges 1:1 after Joshua's death. Judges 1 then describes the...

December 18 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Daves Deli

Why does the Bible say the name Quirnius and the eBible version says Cyrenius in the book of Luke chapter 2 verse 3?

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WOW! Thanks for that. Many different levels of knowledge, that’s for sure.

December 18 2019

Question by Anonymous
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Why am I hurting so much if God loves me?

John 3:16

December 18 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why is 'taming the tongue' so difficult?

December 18 2019

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Who are the biblical patriarchs?

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Can women serve as deacons in the church?

December 18 2019

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How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?

December 18 2019

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

Why does the Bible say the name Quirnius and the eBible version says Cyrenius in the book of Luke chapter 2 verse 3?

They are the same name/person. His full Roman (Latin) name was Publius Sulpicius Quirinius, which would have been applicable because the Romans controlled...

December 18 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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In verse 1 Timothy 3:2 the New Living Translation says it this way "So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his...

December 18 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should a Christian invest money in the stock market?

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My wife and I worked hard to pay the 30 year loan on our house in 15 years as we bought it in the late 70's when interest rates were 11 and 12 percent on...

December 18 2019

Comment by Xavier Gomez

Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?

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Thank you, what an amazing response. (Assuming your statements are accurate)

December 18 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. We have so many...

December 18 2019 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between mercy and grace?

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Amen Shirley; We read in Romans 3:26-28 that since salvation is a free gift, we have nothing to boast in. Ephesians 2:8-9 Again, For by grace are ye saved,...

December 18 2019

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What does the Bible say about communication?

December 18 2019

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What does it mean to have a reprobate mind?

December 18 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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My view is that there are several passages of New Testament Scripture that explicitly set out qualifications for Church offices and contain regulations on...

December 18 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?

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David. Read First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. The church, those who have accepted Jesus free gift of eternal life by faith alone,...

December 18 2019

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Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?

December 18 2019

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?

In 1 Corinthians 15:28 is mentioned an eight word phrase "So that God may be all in all", which, I believe, summarizes the ultimate goal of God in creating...

December 18 2019 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there a biblical list of sins?

No, there is not a complete list of sins anywhere in the Bible, but Michael mentioned sins of commission which the Rabbis had codified into 613 laws, and 365...

December 18 2019 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the difference between mercy and grace?

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AbsolutelyJames, it is ALL about Him. Our God is wonderful! Praise and honor and glory are His. Thank Him for His Beautiful Wonder Son always. And for the...

December 17 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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If a woman is single, she wouldn't need to consult with her husband about taking a preaching position, since she hasn't willingly agreed to be under anyone...

December 17 2019

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

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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I read here where if a "wife has PERMISSION from her husband" she can preach..." What if a woman is single, where does she go for that PERMISSION? Some of us...

December 17 2019

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

What is the Christian view of QEC (quantum energy coaching), and is it safe to do it?

Based on information found on the internet, Quantum Energy Coaching (QEC) appears to be a two-day workshop that presents itself as a technique of...

December 17 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What will we be doing in heaven?

We will be singing as Michael said (Isaiah 44:23; Hebrews 2:12 --saying, "I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will...

December 17 2019 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

December 17 2019

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of sackcloth and ashes?

Sackcloth and ashes were used in Old Testament times as a symbol of debasement, mourning, and/or repentance. Someone wanting to show his repentant heart...

December 17 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Who makes up the armies in heaven, as mentioned in Revelation 19:14?

This is an interesting question, Murray Roulstone! The angels in part(Matt. 25:31; 2 Thessalonians 1:7 -- "and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as...

December 17 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the cost of following Jesus?

Following Jesus has eternal benefits and can also have many potential temporal blessings. However, as Jesus Himself made clear, those who follow Him will...

December 17 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Allen Miole , Family Pastor

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

The bible tells us after resurrection, Jesus went to meet His disciples and particularly (in spite of being denied not only once but trice!) Jesus had an...

December 17 2019 1 Comments 39 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Deborah Agyemang

What is the cost of following Jesus?

Mathew 8:20

Matthew 8:20

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December 17 2019

Answer by Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

When a person has a long-standing illness and decides against further treatment, is that a sin?

No, I don't believe a person who doesn't elect to pursue treatment would in any way be committing a sin, and here are my reasons: 1) To decline treatment is...

December 17 2019 7 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up