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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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Why do many worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?

May 06 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

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Bro Nathan, thanks for the response. I got you clearly and I believe my response was detailed and clear. I am sensing that you are determined to defend the...

May 06 2019

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

What was Nathan’s role in David’s court? (2 Samuel 12:1)

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I beg to differ with Mr. Maas here and see Nathan as part of David's court: Nathan, according to the Bible, was a prophet in the reigns of David and Solomon...

May 06 2019

Comment by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

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Let me add flesh to my previous post; maybe you missed me bro. 1. Acts 15:28-29 cannot be "all that a Christian is required to do." LOVE is a clear example....

May 06 2019

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

Why would Tamar beg a man like Amnon to marry her? (2 Samuel 13:13)

It is my firm belief that the beautiful Tamar was attempting to buy time, to cool down her half brother's lust for her. Had he truly loved her, he would have...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean that Jesus Christ defeated death and the grave?

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Jesus' spirit never died. "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body...

May 06 2019

Comment by Woodie Ischer

What does it mean that Jesus Christ defeated death and the grave?

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I Believe that after 3 days, after dying on the cross and buried, his Spirit was once again alive! All of this was foretold in the Old Testament. He...

May 06 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?

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Safety is not always the highest concern, though. I know a missionary who ministers in Africa. Shortly after meeting a new group of villagers once she fell...

May 06 2019

Comment by Allyson Wilson , Domestic Violence Advocate, Freelance Writer & Notary

Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?

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This is very encouraging, but Christians must stay away from anyone practicing these "rituals" and witchcraft. They can still minister to them, but not be...

May 06 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?

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Of course God binds Himself by rules that He makes. The Old and New Covenant are both Covenants that God set the terms of, and His promises in those...

May 06 2019

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

Who was Ahitophel?

Ahitophel (also called Ahithophel) had been a counselor to King David noted for his wisdom. However, when David's son Absalom rebelled against David,...

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Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven?

May 06 2019

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

Who was Ahitophel?

12 While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspirac...

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Why didn't Daniel refuse to be worshipped (Daniel 2:46)?

May 06 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Are our past, present, and future sins forgiven in Christ?

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Bro Wahome, thanks for your comment. The Bible is explicit about believers confessing sins and receiving forgiveness (cf. Psalm 51:10-17; 1 John 1:8-10). To...

May 06 2019

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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

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How does the Bible describe the glorified bodies we will possess in Heaven?

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How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?

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What is the mercy seat?

May 06 2019

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

What is the meaning and purpose of saying grace before a meal?

There is no biblical mandate or command that we are to say "grace" before every meal. It is recorded that Jesus did "give thanks" a very few times but ate...

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

Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?

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Unborn babies never draw breath, so are they living souls? Adam "became a living soul" when God blew His breath into him. The unborn have no need of a savior...

May 06 2019

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

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Kevin, You can quote scripture from the whole bible and you can't make it say, IN TRUTH, that there is anything we are required to do to get God to grant us...

May 06 2019

Comment by James Wahome

Are our past, present, and future sins forgiven in Christ?

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Your argument makes the presumption that our forgiveness is apology based which is self righteousness. You are basically saying the cross was not enough....

May 06 2019

Comment by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)

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Song of Solomon is an analogy for the love that God has for His people. As Christians; as the church, the Bride of Christ we are reminded of the great love...

May 06 2019

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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One baptism in Scripture that the Apostles taught, Ephesians 4:5 "One Lord, one faith, one baptism,"

May 06 2019

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

How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)

Matthew 5:5 ESV “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."

Matthew 5:5

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Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

From what idols had the Thessalonians turned? (1 Thessalonians 1:9)

The idols of the Thessalonians would be in two categories: 1) The internal idols (which all humanity has) of sin and lust. From these all who come to God...

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Answer by Janice Burton , Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor

Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)

Humans were created in the image of God, something unique and beautiful. The Song of Solomon is about love, not necessarily sex and romance as the world...

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What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?

May 05 2019

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

What is the definition of grace?

We Paid Nothing: As we paid nothing for God’s eternal love and nothing for the Son of His love, and nothing for His Spirit and our grace and faith, and...

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

Was this a physical attack? (Song of Solomon 5:7)

7 The watchmen found me as they went about in the city; they beat me, they bruised me, they took away my veil, those watchmen of the walls.

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

From what idols had the Thessalonians turned? (1 Thessalonians 1:9)

6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so y...

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

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

The Bible says: Gen 1:26 – God created man in His own image. So, creation explains why we are capable of great good. Gen 2:8, 16, 17 – God put our first...

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Comment by Nick Pyen

What does the Bible say about beauty?

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Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting but a woman who fears the lord is to be praised.

May 05 2019

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

What is the spiritual gift of faith?

Paul is talking about the diversities of the gifts of the Spirit and the various manifestations of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:9, as he declares, To...

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Answer by Robert Ross

Why is the raising of Lazarus from the dead, probably the most profound miracle Jesus performed, found only in the gospel of John?

If I may, I merely wish to address the reason for the raising of Lazarus. Jesus perfomed His miracles for divers reasons. Sometimes out of compassion for the...

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