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

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What does the Bible say about health?

November 05 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

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

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Shirley, thanks for your comment. I agree with you. I have taken time to examine the passage of Ephesians 2:1-10 and found some additional figures of speech...

November 05 2019

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

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

Comment:
While Paul speaks of the outer man (tent) perishing he does not say that the inner man (soul / spirit) is also perishing (2 Corinthians 4:16). 1 Corinthians...

November 05 2019

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

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

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I think that phrase in Ephesians means that, until we accept Christ, we are lost (separated) from God because of out sin. We need Christ, to wash us clean,...

November 05 2019

Answer by stanford ross

Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

From:Stanford Ross I believe the water Jesus is talking about in John 3:5 is repentance. In those days when Jews repented, they either took a container of...

November 05 2019 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Todd Vance

What was the country of the Gerasenes (or Gadarenes) and why is it significant in the account of the man with the "legion"?

As Christians we believe that the Old Testament is constantly foreshadowing Jesus. Joseph blessed his 12 sons and prophesied over each. Over his son GAD he...

November 05 2019 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Misty Hunt

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

Comment:
Awesome answer! I do believe this is a worldwide deception. Despite his rough exterior, anyone saving babies and supporting Israel is doing the work of the...

November 05 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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I agree God is the one to adopt, that it is impossible to save oneself, and that our new birth is by the power and will of God and not our own. I just...

November 05 2019

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

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

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God is the One who chooses who He will adopt into His family and not the other way around. It is impossible for man to save himself as Jesus said in Matt...

November 05 2019

Answer by Tony M , Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist

Does God still miraculously confirm his Word? (Hebrews 2:3–4)

Knowledge in itself bears the ability to transform our way of thinking and perceptual experience even though we might not have seen the manifestation of its...

November 05 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

Comment:
You also asked if Paul is sleeping for 2000 years - I would say yes, he is. In Acts 2:29-34 we read that "the patriarch David that he both died and was...

November 05 2019

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

Comment:
Vijaya, Paul in this text compare our existing mortal bodies with an “earthly tent” and that we shouldn't worry if it is destroyed because we have a “...

November 05 2019

Comment by David Lacombe

Did God know that lucifer and his angels would turn against him?

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YHWH knows all. He wouldn't be God if he didn't. The events of Revelation 12:9 havent happened yet. That event is the trigger of the great tribulation.

November 05 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to me. First Corinthians 1:21 For after that, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom...

November 05 2019

Question by Anonymous
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Why is repentance so important?

Luke 13:3

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?

According to I Cor 15 and other passages like Jn 6:40, the righteous dead are raised and given new spiritual bodies at the sounding of the "last trumpet."...

November 04 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is God sovereign or do we have a free will?

November 04 2019

Comment by Brian Ansell , Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will?

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I have will, so can you if you choose to

November 04 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

Comment:
#8 Rom 3:11 is part of a long argument by Paul that references about 10 OT passages, each with their own contextual category of the wicked vs. the righteous...

November 04 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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#6 Matt 19:16-23 isn't saying that it is impossible for humans, or even for the rich, to have faith. He's saying it is impossible by earthly means (works,...

November 04 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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There are a load of out of context proof-texts, here, so let's unpack them: #1 Prov 16:33 - "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the...

November 04 2019

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

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

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? What does the OT say about man's "free will?' Prov 16:33 "We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they...

November 04 2019 10 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?

By my understanding, the event being referred to in the question is the Rapture, which is then followed by the Great Tribulation.

November 04 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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First Corinthians 1:21 For after that, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them...

November 04 2019

Comment by David Green , Baptist deacon and lay preacher who enjoys leading worship.

Why do many Christians support President Trump's adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

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Most Christians in the UK are appaled at Trump's antics, attitude, lack of diplomacy, manipulation of voters (especially Christians), not to mention his...

November 04 2019

Answer by Sarah Cunningham

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

My first reaction is to judge them and call them false Christians... however, I know this is not the righteous way. I'm seeking grace from the Lord to pray...

November 04 2019 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

Like the other answers, I believe God can use flawed men to accomplish what His will is at various times in history. America is still the strongest economy...

November 04 2019 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

"First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered on behalf of all men, for kings and all those in authority,...

November 04 2019 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

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If the theory of soul sleep was correct, then Paul would consciously go immediately from death to Resurrection. No waiting for 2,000 years, and no hanging...

November 04 2019

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Why do we pray before eating meals?

November 04 2019

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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?

November 04 2019

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

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

Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? My view is that God is Sovereign but His sovereignty does not reduce a man to a mechanical robot. God has granted...

November 04 2019 12 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)

In my opinion, in the passage cited in the question, the psalmist was using God's care of those who make their living in boats (such as merchants or...

November 04 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)

I would say that, by characterizing the people as "harassed and helpless", the evangelist was saying that they were without firm or correct spiritual...

November 04 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)

I would say that Jesus was not telling those potential followers that He didn't want them to follow Him, but He wanted them (as He said elsewhere, as in Luke...

November 04 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Are we all God's children, or only Christians?

November 04 2019

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

Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! KJV, ASV, DARBY, AM, WEB, BBE, WBS, KJ2000, MSTC, ...

Psalms 107:31

November 04 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)

The Workers Are Few 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing e...

Matthew 9:35 - 38

November 04 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)

Context: The Cost of Following Jesus 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. 19 And a scribe came up and sa...

Matthew 8:20

November 04 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeswin John Philip

What (if anything) does the Bible say about role play between husband and wife?

Dear beloved in Christ, In my opinion, as apostle Paul says in Col 3:18-20, a good family needs to follow this; as quoted, Colossians 3:18-20 [18]Wives,...

November 04 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

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When Paul says absent from the body and present with the Lord, for me to live is Christ and to die gain, a desire to be with Christ, which is far better, how...

November 04 2019

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

What is the meaning of recompense?

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When I first became a Christian, I started feeling guilty for some of the crimes I committed. A friend of mine and I shot out windows and sliding glass doors...

November 04 2019

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

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Thank you for the response. You wrote : " The idea of a disembodied immortal spirit or soul spending eternity in either haven or hell is not Biblical." What...

November 04 2019

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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?

November 04 2019

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What is the origin of Christianity?

November 04 2019