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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  3. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  4. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  5. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  6. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  7. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
  8. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  9. Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
  10. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?


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Answer by Julie Favazza

Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

We, as Christians, are absolutely to keep the Sabbath. We have to be careful not to pick and choose scripture, as it is The Word. Jesus is The New Covenant...

March 14 2019 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michael Davis , Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor

What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?

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Thank you for your thoughtful responses. I forgot to mention one thing. The incident you mention of Paul correcting Peter- This is one incident. The writings...

March 14 2019

Comment by Michael Davis , Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor

What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?

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Thanks for the response. You are mixing human tradition with Sacred Tradition. If you haven’t done it, then read early Church history. There is too many...

March 14 2019

Answer by Jay Saunders

Who are the 144,000?

The 144,000 are born again Jews that are saved during the tribulation in Israel during or after the time of the last 2 witnesses to Israel that Jesus Christ...

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

What is the significance of sending thunder and rain during wheat harvest? (12:17)

In the best 1 volume Old Testament commentary of the Bible, I believe, Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary I found this: 1Sa 12:17-25. He (God) Terrifies...

March 14 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to be a godly husband?

These are the 4 verses my pastor suggested that all of the men of the church memorize/marriage & family: Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even...

March 14 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

!s the word deaconess in the Bible?

As the word "deacon" or "deaconess" in English is a translation of the Greek word διάκονος (diakonos) for which the masculine and feminine form are the same,...

March 14 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people?

March 14 2019

Answer by Michael Davis , Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

Great question. It is a loaded question, and I am sure there is no complete way to answer it, but here goes my try. I sit down with Mormons who I have become...

March 14 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the Israelites refuse to sing about Zion? (Psalm 137:4)

As indicated by the text cited in the question, the members of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin who had been exiled to Babylon could not sing the songs that...

March 13 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?

March 13 2019

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Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?

March 13 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

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How is 'James' not a man's name? Other translations aren't purposefully ignoring or corrupting text, rather they translate based on a wider pool of...

March 13 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

The KJV is the word of God.. Many of the newer translations change words. Many later bibles have whole verses left out. They change the wording to agree with...

March 13 2019 5 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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Jennifer, How do you get that nice bold print to come through?

March 13 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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Html markup. Type this but without spaces to begin a section of bold print: And type to end a bold section. (Again no spaces) You can do the same thing with...

March 13 2019

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

Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?

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Bro. Houdmann, Kudos for such an incredible answer. A favorite Star and a vote up!!! --ANDY--

March 13 2019

Comment by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

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The OT contains a lot of history, sure, but the over arching theme of the book is man's brokenness and separation from a holy God. The 10 commandments are...

March 13 2019

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

What does Psalm 8:6 mean in context?

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I like that Guy, "the writer is in blessed bewilderment." (I'm a real alliteration buff).

March 13 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

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John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE; And he that believeth not the Son, shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him....

March 13 2019

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

What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Well said Vincent! God looks at the heart. He also sees the motive behind our actions. He wants to see our faith and trust in Him. AMEN!

March 13 2019

Comment by Suzanne Colley

Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?

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I think it has to do with Constantine merging paganism with Christianity. Those that pray via Mary have been very deceived. Many Christians don't realise how...

March 13 2019

Comment by Samuel Sogeke , Pastor at Redeemed Christian Church of God

What does the Bible say about playing the lottery?

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These Bible passages seal it for me. Great response.

March 13 2019

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

How do trees kill people? 2 Samuel 18:8

In my opinion, what the verse is expressing is that, due to the thickness, geographical hazards (both apparent and concealed), and tangled nature of the...

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Why did God choose Mary to be Jesus's mother?

March 13 2019

Answer by Philip Davies

Are we not supposed to eat fat and meat that is not cooked to well-done? In other words, is a rare steak a no-no?

No there are no dietary prohibitions on Christians. That was done away with in the New Testament. Christ has fulfilled all those obligations on our behalf...

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Answer by Philip Davies

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

The righteousness of God is an ideal that sets the standard of what is right and holy and good. This is expressed most completely in his son Jesus Christ. He...

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Answer by Philip Davies

What happens to you if you get the mark of the beast?

The simple answer is that if you get the mark of the beast then you are able to buy and sell things. Without the mark of the beast you are not able to buy...

March 13 2019 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the true gospel?

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We should always give the gospel itself. First Corinthians 15:1-4, That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose...

March 13 2019

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

Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

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Much of the Old Testament does not contain the story of our salvation and is indeed an historic account. Does much of that history matter to our salvation? I...

March 13 2019

Question by Oswald J. Varas , Retired human, LORD's servant with an AK-47 and a big smile.

What does God think about the SCR (Social Corporative Responsability)?

I have been working in a national company, called St. Mary the Greatest, which has ties to the Pope. The SCR is a subject which is very conflictive nowadays,...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

When we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:3-4 God forgives us all trespasses. Romans 4:6-8 He imputes His righteousness to us, and will no more impute...

March 13 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

The Bible is not meant to be a history book, except the history that matters...man's creation as perfect, man's fall into sin, God's redemption plan through...

March 13 2019 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God hate divorce?

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God instituted the family before the church. Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church. The body of believers. After almost 60 years of marriage,...

March 13 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?

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The Jews who were there on the day of Pentecost were pricked in their hearts. They realized they had crucified the Son of God. They we terrified. Acts 2:37...

March 13 2019

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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

March 13 2019

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

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

I would say, first, that God's righteousness, or holiness, is utterly complete and total, to the point where anything with even the slightest corruption or...

March 12 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

March 12 2019

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

What is the significance of sending thunder and rain during wheat harvest? (12:17)

As I understand it, the wheat harvest season in Israel was not normally characterized by rain. Rain occurred during the planting season, as an aid to the...

March 12 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

What is the true gospel?

The Biblical Gospel as given by the Apostles, Hear- Romans10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8. Believe- John 5:24, Acts 16:31-33, Acts 18:8. Confess- 1John 4:15,...

March 12 2019 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?

Let me give you a radical answer! I attend a Baptist church. My church teaches about Jesus and His Ministry which is "salt and peppered" with Miracles but...

March 12 2019 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Dinganie Soko

Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

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It’s interesting that none of the pro-rapture writers have made reference to Matthew 24 here. My reading of Matthew 24:31 (and 39-41) gives the impression...

March 12 2019

Comment by Gary Murzyn , Retired air traffic controller.

Can a true Christian sin habitually?

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Jim...your response was excellent. I struggle with particular sins and have taken steps to deal with them. Your response actually empowered me to keep...

March 12 2019

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

What does the Bible say about rape?

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I love the Dictionary of Bible Themes which I checked out from my public library. It has this entry under "RAPE." "Rape is the sexual violation of an...

March 12 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, First Corinthians 15:1-4, in whom also AFTER ye...

March 12 2019

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

In what sense do humans rule over creation? (Psalm 8:6–8)

I would say that, although God is superior to humans in every respect, He created humans (whom, unlike any other earthly life form, He made in His image...

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