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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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Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?

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Why is God a jealous God?

June 10 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?

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I love your comment Danny. NO one has gotten it right yet. I have not found one perfect man. And certainly not me. But, Thank God we have His righteousness,...

June 10 2019

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

What’s wrong with pleasure? (Ecclesiastes 2:1–2)

With this book, I believe the beginning is really at the end. Ecclesiastes 12:13,14, "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His...

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

If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

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Tithing was a requirement of the law and since the church is not under the law means believers are not under compulsion (or law) to tithe. The New Testament...

June 10 2019

Answer by Jean Atty , Disciples or Jesus-Christ followers

How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?

It's just absolutely important to know and always remember that JESUS is GOD, then this question is answered. He sees us but decides not to consider who we...

June 10 2019 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ken egan

Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?

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When we disagree on the inspiration of scripture unfortunately the debate ends. BTW God has NEVER "won a soul in hate, punishment and condemnation". We...

June 10 2019

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

June 09 2019

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

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If Jesus is our atonement, why did He die at Passover instead of the Day of Atonement?

June 09 2019

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Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?

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What is Jesus Camp?

June 09 2019

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

Why did Solomon spend more time building his own house than God’s house? (1 Kings 6:38–7:1)

To me, the relevant consideration would be that Solomon prioritized the building of the Temple over the building of his own house. The fact that he spent...

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

Why was the temple decorated so ornately (2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1)?

I would say that, even prior to the building of the Temple, God gave similar detailed instructions to Moses (in passages such as Exodus 25-27) for the...

June 09 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?

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The Book of Revelation is unlike any other in the entire Bible. It was and still is highly debated from being "divinely inspired" to the "ravings of a...

June 09 2019

Comment by Michael Power

Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible?

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So are these verses the inspired word of God or not?

June 09 2019

Comment by Dorothy Mathieson

What does it mean to hope in the Lord? (Isaiah 40:31)

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Throughout my years, 62 of them, I have been able to learn only a few ways of hope being justified. Yes there are many, many teachings about this word! I...

June 09 2019

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

Why did Solomon spend more time building his own house than God’s house? (1 Kings 6:38–7:1)

38 And in the eleventh year, in the month of [ac]Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its details and according to all its plans. S...

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What understanding does a fool have?

June 09 2019

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

How does an honest answer resemble a kiss on the lips? (Proverbs 24:26)

A kiss on the lips between two people (including two men) in that time and culture was regarded as a sign of honor and respect, especially if offered by a...

June 09 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

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Genesis 3:21, "Also for Adam and his wife the Lord God made tunics of skin and clothed them." This is Holy God, forgiving, and covering their sin with a...

June 09 2019

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

How long was Jesus on the cross?

Jesus was then hung between 2 convicted thieves and, according to the Gospel of Mark, died some 6 hours later. According to Mark's Gospel, he endured the...

June 09 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is Heaven going to be like for married people?

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Excellent answer, Tim, and this, too, is what I was taught.

June 09 2019

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

Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

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The Grace of God is absolutely AMAZING! However, Jesus paid a tremendous price for OUR SINS. It cost Jesus dearly! Our response needs to be trust, love and...

June 09 2019

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

What is Heaven going to be like for married people?

We will maintain our identities and know each other, {Jesus statement in Luke 20:34, 35 doesn’t imply that Christians won’t recognize their wives in heaven}...

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

Which resources should I use to study the book of Daniel?

I would recommend two: Daniel: The John Walvoord Prophecy Commentary Edited By: Charles H. Dyer, Philip E. Rawley By: John F. Walvoord More in John Walvoord...

June 09 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus ask the man at the pool if he wanted to get well?

The obvious thing is that Christ wants to direct the man’s attention to his need and the fact that it’s never been resolved. And that shows that He cares....

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

Why did testing come to Job? (Job 23:10)

Why did testing come to Job? (Job 23:10) ERV "But God knows me. He is TESTING [caps, mine] me and will see that I am as pure as gold" (Job 23:10). God let...

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Comment by Jeannie Toliver

If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

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The bible does say pay your tything and you will blessed accordingly

June 09 2019

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What is the exception clause for divorce?

The answer to 1 Cor 7:10-11 is 1 Cor 7:12 & 15! "But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing...

June 09 2019 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What understanding does a fool have?

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A fool actually enjoys his foolishness and thinks he’s really living! “Folly is a joy to him who is destitute of discernment” (Proverbs 15:21) NKJV; See also...

June 09 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn? Can addiction to pornography be defeated?

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When we trust Jesus as our savior, we are given eternal life. But we still live in the flesh and our old nature is still very much with us. First John 1:8 If...

June 09 2019

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

Was Isaiah speaking about literal waters, rivers and fire? (Isaiah 43:2)

Note the following comment on the verb, “pass.” NET When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass 1 through the streams ["Rivers"--KJV],...

June 09 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Melanie Spindler , Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth

How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?

The Father sees us individually-- he knows our names (John 10:3), the hairs on our heads (Matt 10:30), knit every one of us together in the womb (Psalm...

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Comment by ken egan

Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?

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I see what you are trying to say John but I think many assume Jesus is just love and kumbya and everyone is happy because Jesus wouldn't hurt a fly. As if...

June 09 2019

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