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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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Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?

This in my view is a question that a lot of us ask, one way or the other especially when we are faced with problems. We expect God to manipulate issues on...

April 23 2019 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the most important piece of the Armor of God?

April 22 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

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

Comment:
Danny, well stated and a vote up for a great answer that puts excellent emphasis of God's simple instructions to become a Child of GOD! A vote up I give you!...

April 22 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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We have 2 sides to our mouths. We can speak out of both. YET is how we do it. "As obedient children of the Father" can cover almost any controversy. The...

April 22 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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Zahari. Your answer is the best I've read here. "John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Nothing could be more clear. The...

April 22 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Paul mean when he said he had finished the race?

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Eternal life is a gift. Paul was working for rewards in heaven, not salvation. Romans 6:23 and Ephesians 2:8-9 John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he...

April 22 2019

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

What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?

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I don't know what the cause is but I don't think it's because "pastors are guilty of the same thing. " The priests who are pedophiles should be in prisons...

April 22 2019

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why is eating pigs now okay?

Comment:
Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 is all about clean/unclean food, and part of the health law given by God for His people - touching dead or a diseased bodies...

April 22 2019

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

Who was Nathan in the Bible?

Nathan (Hebrew: נָתַן Nāṯan; Syriac: ܢܬܢ fl. C. 1000 BC) is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. His actions are described in the Books of Samuel, Kings, and...

April 22 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

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

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Well stated James, my Brother-in-CHRIST!!! BELIEF is the central and essential point of God's WORD to become a "Saved-by-The Eternal Grace of GOD that Flows...

April 22 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

We are baptized when we believe. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by...

April 22 2019 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did Paul mean when he said he had finished the race?

NET I have competed well; 1 I have finished the race; I have kept the faith! NET Notes 1 The expression I have competed well (Grk “I have competed the good...

April 22 2019 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?

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Let us look at what the Apostles told everyone they must do to be saved, and be Rapture Ready! Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8. Believe- John...

April 22 2019

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

Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?

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The Universal Syriac Orthodox Church under the Holy See of Antioch believes that the name of the twin brother of Thomas is Aday or Adday. My parish-church is...

April 22 2019

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

Why was it wrong to build a tower? (Genesis 11:4)

I think they would have been fine building a tower for the Lord's glory, but they said they were making a name for themselves. Many today start ministries to...

April 22 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we living in the end times?

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Matthew 7:21-23 They boasted in all their good works, but never did the will of His Father. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him that sent me, that all that...

April 22 2019

Comment by Al Mark

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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I think you have been taught a different way of interpreting scripture than I. The whole concept of clean vs unclean is not about food, but about what is...

April 22 2019

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What is "the letter" in 2 Corinthians 3:6 and what does it kill?

April 21 2019

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Why did God offer a new covenant?

April 21 2019

Comment by Shavel Gordon

Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?

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That sentence only applies to faith healers who performed many miracles in God’s name but never had a relationship with him or repented of their sins. There...

April 21 2019

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

Metaphors will vary a lot by culture based on what is valued or prominent in that society. The traits which society finds desirable on average will also vary...

April 21 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why is faith without works dead?

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God giving us 'faith to believe' makes little sense. Faith as a noun *is* belief. Faith as a verb *is* believing. Why would God need to give us belief to...

April 21 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is faith without works dead?

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I do not believe as you have said that God gives us the faith to believe. The one requirement for salvation is to believe. John 3:18' Eternal life is the...

April 21 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we living in the end times?

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But salvation is a free gift. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness....

April 21 2019

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

What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?

There are many Christians who believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ will be in two phases. FIRST, He will come for believers, both living and dead,...

April 21 2019 3 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about bees/bee stings?

April 21 2019

Question by Sarah Winn , Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.

Will there be shadows in heaven?

In heaven, there will be no darkness. This would include the shadows behind us. God’s light will be all around us so there is nowhere for darkness to go, cor...

1 John 1:5

April 21 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by andrew kameya

How will you determine if your will is also the will of the Lord?

Both answers before this are very good. Neither addresses "my will." This question is a trap by beginning with "my will." If you have died to yourself, you...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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Crystal, thank you much for your kind comment. Regarding 1 Corinthians 10:25-33, reading the entire passage we can see that Paul here is talking about the...

April 21 2019

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

Why is faith without works dead?

Here's an illustration expressing the relationship of faith and works: Watch a short video about Blondin's amazing feats here:...

April 21 2019 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the object of our faith?

James has introduced us to two kinds of faith that can never save the sinner: dead faith (the intellect alone), and demonic faith (the intellect and the...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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To say that consuming unclean food is optional, one must disregard God's Word (Isaiah 66:17). Noah knew the distinction between clean/unclean animals (Gen...

April 21 2019

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How will you determine if your will is also the will of the Lord?

God has created in us a wonderful brain and He expects us to use it. Our decisions should be in accord with God's laws and we should commit and trust God in...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is faith?

Great question, Lawrence! Faith is, in general, the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13). Its primary idea is...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does "I shall not want" mean in psalms 23:1?

First, see the big picture: • Psalm 23 • In the Pasture–Adequacy (vv. 1-3). • In the Valley–Serenity (v. 4). • In the Fold–Certainty (v. 5). • In the Father’...

April 21 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?

April 21 2019

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

What should a Christian woman do if she discovers that her husband is a homosexual?

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You say "Satan has tempted the man in this way." Satan doesn't just reach into a bag of temptations and grab one to tempt people with. He either gets too...

April 21 2019

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the Immaculate Conception?

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Robert, I totally disagree with you. Jesus was NEVER infected with the seed of Adam as the rest of us, including Mary, are all. Romans 5:12 tells us that sin...

April 21 2019

Question by Thelma Lesch

Why does God allow wars?

Ecclesiastes 3:8

April 21 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the remission of sin?

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Amen. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:18 Believers can no longer be...

April 21 2019

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

What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

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There is nothing to know about it.... God didn't ALLOW "godly" Abraham or anybody else to do what He gave "instructions" not to do later. They did it and...

April 21 2019

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

Why was it wrong to build a tower? (Genesis 11:4)

Genesis 11:4-9 King James Version (KJV) 4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us ...

April 21 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin?

This is a plague in our society, in our homes and in our lives today. Whether you are male or female, no matter your size, no matter your maturity, your...

April 21 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are we living in the end times?

April 21 2019

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Does the Bible teach that life begins at conception?

April 20 2019

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

What healing comes from Jesus’ wounds? (1 Peter 2:24)

1 Peter 2:24 King James Version (KJV) 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto right...

1 Peter 2:24

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

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

For example: - Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor - thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies. - Thy two breasts ...

Song of Solomon 7:2 - 9

April 20 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Under the law given to the Israelites, why was mutilation the punishment for a woman who seized the genitals of a man attacking her husband?

Deuteronomy 25:11-12 Context 25:11 If two men 1 get into a hand-to-hand fight, and the wife of one of them gets involved to help her husband against his...

April 20 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Crystal Lindsey

Why is eating pigs now okay?

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God said, "Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things." Genesis 9:3. then again in 1 Timothy...

April 20 2019

Comment by Al Mark

Why is eating pigs now okay?

Comment:
If you say "God's intent for them (and us), was not to eat literally everything", I take that as an opinion, unless there is clear biblical exegesis that...

April 20 2019