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  1. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  2. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  5. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  6. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  7. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  8. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  9. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  10. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19


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What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?

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How is Intelligent Design any different from belief in a Flying Spaghetti Monster?

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How will God will supply all my needs according to his riches in glory?

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What is meant by "according to his riches" God shall supply all our needs.

July 13 2019

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Did one third of the angels fall with Lucifer?

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What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?

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What does God mean ''and you shall not go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not exposed on it''?

July 13 2019

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What would be appealing about the metaphors used in Song of Solomon?

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Why does unbelief appear to be increasing in the world today?

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What are some modern forms of idolatry?

July 13 2019

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

Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?

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Thank you very much. I've made the correction above.

July 13 2019

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Why does unbelief appear to be increasing in the world today?

July 13 2019

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

Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?

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Tim, don't you mean 1 Kings 21? I looked up 1 Kings 29 which you cited about Naboth's vineyard and couldn't find it.

July 13 2019

Question by Vicki Thomas

How can I overcome my addiction to prescrption pain medication? What does the bible say about addiction?

I have been addicted to pain pills for about 15 years. 6 years ago I found freedom through Jesus. I was clean for a few years and my relationship with Christ...

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Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What are the seven dispensations?

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The "dispensations," whether they be 2 or 3 or 37, are not found in scripture. It should be stated that the theories of dispensations are totally the...

July 13 2019

Comment by Phil Buck

Should a Christian own weapons?

Comment:
Well stated Jennifer

July 13 2019

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

What is the GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)?

GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) accurately translates the meaning of the original texts into clear, everyday language. Readable and reliable, GW is living,...

July 13 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

How can Christians be sensitive to Muslim/Islamic culture?

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They can't! Their Book of Allah says to "kill or pay me siudawg.

July 13 2019

Comment by Jonathan Lucas

Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?

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I have heard too many times that the Lord's prayer should not be used as a repetitive prayer each day, but I have led my prayers to the Lord with that prayer...

July 13 2019

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What did the Apostle Paul mean by the "mystery?"

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Tito I thank you for this response. I would like to kindly request you to explain how and why the “promised Kingdom” is separate and apart from “our eternal...

July 13 2019

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What does it mean when Paul says to put off the old self and put on the new self?

July 13 2019

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What does it really mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

July 13 2019

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What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?

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Are children punished for the sins of their parents?

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Why is 'You shall not commit adultery' in the Ten Commandments?

July 12 2019

Answer by Dan Butorovich

Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?

The answer depends on your relationship with God. Are you asking as his child in faith, or are you asking as someone who has no relationship with him but...

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

Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?

God has two types of will -- decretive (things that He directly orders or causes to happen) and permissive (things that He allows to happen). In the...

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Comment by Kenny Boggs

What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

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You're forgetting the cross, when Jesus told the thief, "Today you will be with me in glory." After death our souls live on. We are aware of where we are....

July 12 2019

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

What should an on fire believer do in a lukewarm church?

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Mr Conrad, You sound like you want to lead a congregation. If you do then you should start a ministry. How do you plan to reform what God is doing through...

July 12 2019

Comment by Xavier Gomez

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

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Well said. Thank you for laying some practical Biblical guidelines

July 12 2019

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

What is the Episcopal Church, and what do Episcopalians believe?

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I agree with Jennifer's comment. Although Mr Houdmann spoke clearly of some of the error practiced by the Episcopalian Church, when he added scripture to...

July 11 2019

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

Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?

20 And the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death there?’ “One suggested this, and another that. 21 Finally,...

1 Kings 22:20 - 22

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

What is the significance of Elisha retrieving the iron axhead from the waters?

All of scripture is the story of Jesus. I think maybe that the stick, is symbolic of the cross of Jesus. He can and does rescue us. Most axe heads were not...

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Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Are Christians guilty of hate speech?

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Nathan, I hear hate speech almost every day from Christians. I know where you are coming from. A true follower of Jesus Christ will not participate in hate...

July 11 2019

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?

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The Mormons claim to have in the USA 14,000 meetinghouses and 4.4 million adherents to their religion. That means each meetinghouse averages 381 members. I...

July 11 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I overcome sin in my Christian life?

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First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doeth not commit sin, for His Seed (the Holy Spirit ) remaineth in him, and HE, the( Holy Spirit) can not sin,...

July 11 2019

Answer by Al Swilling , Sola Scriptura

Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?

The stone tablets (Ten Commandments) were written by the Creator Himself with His own finger. The Ten Commandments represent God's character. Also, the first...

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

What should you do if you believe you're saved, but someone else says you're not and wants to pray the sinner's prayer with you?

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Are there people-who tell people-who say they are saved-that they are not saved? Are there people-who tell people-who say they are pretty-that they are not...

July 11 2019

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

Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?

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There is no scripture in the bible that intimates in any way, shape or form, that we should in any way, shape or form, limit our prayers. The scripture...

July 11 2019

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

What is the balance in prayer between praying persistently for something (Luke 11:8) and praying with such faith (lack of doubt) that you don't even feel you need to keep praying about a certain matter (Romans 14:23)?

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Romans 14:23 is not about having faith in or doubting your prayers. From verse one to the last verse of the chapter the word prayer doesn't appear. He says...

July 11 2019

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What does it mean that God is a consuming fire?

July 11 2019

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Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?

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How can we know that the Bible is inspired, infallible, and inerrant?

July 11 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are Christians guilty of hate speech?

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Good answer. You do not ask a drowning man to dry off before taking the life preserver. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is...

July 11 2019