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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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What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?

June 24 2019

Comment by Barbara Smith

How did Judas die?

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He hung himself.

June 24 2019

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

What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?

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Amen, Mr Wiseman. May God continue to use you and bless your life. God's will be done unto you.

June 24 2019

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

What does it mean that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter?

It is the glory of God 1 to conceal 2 a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter. 1 The proverb provides a contrast between God and the...

June 24 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is singing songs to a troubled heart like vinegar on soda?

Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda. (Proverbs 25:20 ESV) Vinegar… nitre — נתר,...

June 23 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What is the right religion for me?

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Thanks to Mr Houdmann for your usual deep answers. However I will seek your indulgence to make one or two observations from your well written submission....

June 23 2019

Comment by Judith Harding

Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?

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The time you took to reply is precious. What a family we all are in our Redeemer. God bless you and your dear wife, and give all you need, especially in...

June 23 2019

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Can God sin? If God cannot sin, is He truly omnipotent?

The New Testament word for sin, sinful or sins is "harmatia" in the Greek.It is used 173 times. It's foundational meaning, is to miss the mark or target....

June 23 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How did Judas die?

June 23 2019

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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?

June 23 2019

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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?

June 23 2019

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What is the spiritual gift of mercy?

June 23 2019

Comment by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

What was the story of Jacob and Esau?

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We see how submissive and fearful Jacob was towards Esau when he proceeded to meet Esau, from whom Jacob plundered the birthright and paternal blessings as...

June 23 2019

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What should we learn from the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31?

June 23 2019

Comment by Larry Wiseman , A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.

What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?

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Thanks for your thoughts Danny and your well meaning ideas about sharing at the funeral of one who took their own life. My wife and I lost our only son who...

June 23 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?

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Amen Judith, I am 78 and I am so ready for that new body that we will receive. This one is pretty much worn out. I can hardly imagine a body without pain. s...

June 23 2019

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Who are those who love God and are called according to his purpose?

June 23 2019

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

In what way did God appear to Solomon? (1 Kings 9:2)

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Yes, I did (but that was forty-five years ago)! ; ) (In my answer, I was just making use of all the information that different passages in the Bible provide...

June 23 2019

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

What is the spiritual gift of discerning spirits?

The discerning of spirits was crucial in the early church because Satan tried to falsify/counterfeit the work of God and the Word of God. Today, the Spirit...

June 23 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Judith Harding

Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?

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Hi, James. I do love the spirit of your comments, and, yes, "May the Lord have mercy on us all." I'm almost 76, and at a time when, for a variety of reasons,...

June 23 2019

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What is 'Holy Saturday?'

June 23 2019

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Can God sin? If God cannot sin, is He truly omnipotent?

June 22 2019

Comment by Vernon Justus

What does the Bible say about church membership?

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We left a church because the main focus became church membership. I asked one of the elders why church membership was so important and the first thing he...

June 22 2019

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

What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?

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Mr Wiseman, you have plenty of company. Over the years I've heard lots of sermons at funerals. In my opinion, it's not the time for a sermon designed to...

June 22 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

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Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself. Once we believe and are sealed by the Holy Spirit we have eternal life....

June 22 2019

Answer by Joys Samuel Kollethu , I am a believer from India.

What is the biblical pattern for conducting marriage ceremonies?

I do fully agree with Mr. Tim Maas. My point of view for asking this question was that probably there are different modes of ceremonies followed all over the...

June 22 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Why the pointed reference to the original "five barley loaves" in John 6:13 when leftovers were collected?

Anytime you focus solely on the actual physical occurrence and ignore the underlying spiritual symbolism found in any of these stories you are missing the...

June 22 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God send people to hell?

Romans 3:23 All have sinned and come short of the glory of God, All, not some, but all. Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no not one. So, we are all...

June 22 2019 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does the Bible support the need to have a marriage officially solemnized or officiated?

To my knowledge, although the Bible speaks of weddings, and also contains (in passages such as the one cited in the question) guidance on how Christian...

June 22 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about the universality of sin?

June 22 2019

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Does John 3:13 mean that no one went to Heaven before Jesus?

June 22 2019

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

Was Martin Luther the first contemporary Christian musician?

I would say that Luther wrote multiple hymns (both the words and the music) that were based on passages from Scripture such as those noted in the question,...

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Does God have a sense of humor?

June 22 2019

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Does God have a physical body?

June 22 2019

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Does God love everyone or just Christians?

June 22 2019

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Does God forgive big sins? Will God forgive a murderer?

June 22 2019

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Can God sin? If God cannot sin, is He truly omnipotent?

June 22 2019

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Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing? (Numbers 21:8)

June 22 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

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Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by works, he would have something to glory in, but not before God, Abraham believed God, and was justified by faith...

June 22 2019

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

Was Martin Luther the first contemporary Christian musician?

2 Samuel 22:2 2He said: "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; Psalm 46:7 7The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. ...

2 Samuel 22:1 - 51

June 22 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Simeon Batichon

What is a believer expected to do after s/he realises that s/he has grieved the Holy Spirit?

The fact that a believer becomes conscious of grieving The Holy Spirit is the outcome of the work of the Holy Spirit. In John 16:8, one of the work of The...

June 22 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up