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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 Ursula S Monroe

How can I overcome a habitual sin?

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Thank you!

December 09 2019

Comment by Jose Camacho Camacho

Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?

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Thank you Pastor, I needed this. I bless you in Jesus name. ;-)

December 09 2019

Comment by Ashley Dudek

Who are the spiritually discerned in 1 Corinthians 2:14?

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THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH!!! Thank You!!

December 09 2019

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What does the Bible say about self-love, loving self?

December 09 2019

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Why is there a discrepancy between the 1,260 days of Rev. 11:2-3) and the 1290 days of Daniel 12:11?

December 09 2019

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

Does John 20:23 mean a sinner can be forgiven after death?

The verses cited in the question (and especially the verse from Hebrews) have always clearly indicated to me that there is no opportunity or "second chance"...

December 09 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Did the writers of the New Testament regard their writings as Scripture?

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I don't think they knew that their writings would eventually be in a book called "The Bible, the Word of God." I think if they had known, their humanity...

December 09 2019

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

Why did Abraham lead Isaac to believe that God would provide a different sacrifice when he planned to sacrifice Isaac?

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Leo didn't say that Abraham "chuckled inside" or that Abraham didn't take God seriously, Seth. He said that Abraham believed that God would provide for...

December 09 2019

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

If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?

I think Jesus was saying that God the Father had not yet decided on a time for His return. He said 'only God the Father knows' when He, Jesus, would return...

December 09 2019 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is conditional election?

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God’s choosing of the nation of Israel was based on a promise He had made to Abraham. God did not have to choose them (Romans 9:15) but He did so because of...

December 09 2019

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

Does John 20:23 mean a sinner can be forgiven after death?

This passage basically states if you forgive the sins of any they are forgiven them. A Christian minister suggested to me,according to this passage, that if ...

John 20:23

December 09 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is unconditional election biblical?

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John 3:16 There is one condition. Faith. Believe, trust. First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of...

December 09 2019

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Why is giving thanks to God important?

December 09 2019

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

Why is there a discrepancy between the 1,260 days of Rev. 11:2-3) and the 1290 days of Daniel 12:11?

The discrepancy would be a 30-day difference, and it may represent a gap between the end of the Tribulation and the beginning of the 1000 years reign of...

December 09 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does scripture refer to Israel of Old Testament as tribes?

The nation of Israel originated as descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob (also known as Israel (Genesis 32:28)). Although those descendants were...

December 09 2019 Follow Vote Up

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Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible?

December 09 2019

Comment by Chris Heier , Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona

What will we be doing in heaven?

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He could have refused, the man is supposed to be the spiritual head of household. He should have stopped or after the fact rebuked her.

December 08 2019

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What is British Israelism and is it biblical?

December 08 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why is there a discrepancy between the 1,260 days of Rev. 11:2-3) and the 1290 days of Daniel 12:11?

The 1260-day time period mentioned twice in Daniel and five times in Revelation (Daniel 7:25; 12:7; Revelation 11:2, 3; 12:6, 14; 13:5) listed three times as...

December 08 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit?

December 08 2019

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Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?

December 08 2019

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

Can one command God to do something for him?

The Bible makes reference (as in Matthew 17:14-21) to the benefits and necessity of faith, and also speaks (as in Hebrews 4:16) of Christians being able to...

December 08 2019 Follow Vote Up

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What is Wicca? Is Wicca witchcraft?

December 08 2019

Comment by Lori Fortenberry

What does it mean that the stones will cry out if others keep silent?

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I was totally impressed with your answer and I felt like it was the only one out of all I read that was the truth and the only one that gave Jesus the honor...

December 08 2019

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

Jesus said, "You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves..." (Mk 9:50 NLT). What are they?

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My reference was to the military metaphor that Paul employed in Philemon 2 by referring to Archippus as a "fellow soldier", which was in line (in my opinion)...

December 08 2019

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What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?

December 08 2019

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Who was the young man who fled naked in Mark 14:51-52?

December 08 2019

Question by Anonymous
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Why should we give thanks unto the Lord?

1Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people

1 Chronicles 16:8

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Comment by Michael OConnor

Was Abrahams laughter here in disbelief or was he rejoicing about the Lord's day as in John 8:56?

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...though, sadly, the Jews in Jesus' day didn't see it that way.

December 08 2019

Comment by Michael OConnor

Was Abrahams laughter here in disbelief or was he rejoicing about the Lord's day as in John 8:56?

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Abraham's rejoicing over an apparent prophetic vision of the coming messiah may not have been specifically recorded in Genesis, but it certainly was recorded...

December 08 2019

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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Jesus said, "You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves..." (Mk 9:50 NLT). What are they?

December 08 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?

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Colossians 3:1-4 Tells us we are dead, and our life is hidden with Christ in God. Since our sin debt is paid in full, and the seal of the Holy Spirit when we...

December 08 2019

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

Jesus said, "You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves..." (Mk 9:50 NLT). What are they?

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I appreciate your insightful answer! But what warfare is discussed in Philemon 1:2? 1 Paul, a a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and b Timothy our brother, To...

December 08 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?

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The other day as we pulled up to a convenience store, a tall blond rode up on a Harley, got of and was walking toward the door. Without thinking I was...

December 08 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?

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That is why when the woman was brought to Jesus who was supposedly caught in adultery, Jesus told the Pharisees that even to look on a woman with lust it to...

December 08 2019

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

Who was the first Christian?

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There probably is no "first one," since all the believers became Christians "instantly" by the label which came into common use (Acts 11:26).

December 08 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

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John 3:36 is a good example. KJV agrees with John 3:18. Faith alone is to obey God. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that All that seeth...

December 08 2019

Answer by Michael Skeen

"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"

Isn't every day a day you should worship Jesus because all power was given to Him? If we are still under the Law, then the day should be the first day of the...

December 08 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can I overcome being "burnt" by the church in the past and have a renewed passion for church and a desire to attend church again?

I gave my heart to Christ about 40 years ago and have tried to follow and love Him faithfully the last 40 years with many failings and a few successes on my...

December 08 2019 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Landmarkism? What is "Baptist Bride" theology?

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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized by water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13-14...

December 08 2019

Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

Jesus said, "You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves..." (Mk 9:50 NLT). What are they?

Jesus said that we are to have the qualities of salt among ourselves. We are to be a preservative for our society, preventing decay and corruption, but in...

December 08 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Great Tribulation?

What is THE Great TRIBULATION? Its Duration. The great tribulation is the 70th week of Daniel and is therefore of 7 years’ duration (Dan. 9:27 --"And he...

December 08 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is there a discrepancy between the 1,260 days of Rev. 11:2-3) and the 1290 days of Daniel 12:11?

Revelation 11 New International Version (NIV) The Two Witnesses 11 I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God ...

December 07 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Will the earth abide forever or will it be destroyed? (Psalm 104:5)

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Thank you, Tim, for your prompt answer. A co-worker posed this question to me as one of "a lot of contradictions in the Bible."

December 07 2019