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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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Answer by Jim Stevens

What does the Bible say about the role of senior pastor?

The title of Senior Pastor seems to imply a hierarchy in the church which is not biblical. Anyone who is called and gifted by God to serve as a...

January 19 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)

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Excellent answer in its comprehensiveness, Aurel Gheorghe!

January 19 2019

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Are there prophets in the church today?

January 18 2019

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What does the Bible say about magic, magicians, illusionists?

January 18 2019

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

Why didn’t God require Cain’s life as punishment for murdering Abel since it seems inconsistent with His command in Gen. 9 verse 6?

Although murder might appear from an intuitive or "common-sense" standpoint to require the death of the perpetrator, a formal commandment from God against...

January 18 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

January 18 2019

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

Is God dead?

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No! he is alive, the same yesterday, today, and forever.

January 18 2019

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

What is the Serpent Seed doctrine?

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If Satan's seed was from the line of Cain, then Cain's line ceased with the flood. Genesis 5 New King James Version (NKJV): The Family of Adam 5 This is the...

January 18 2019

Comment by Helmut Fischl , Retired

What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?

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Cindy, consider the following. The fact that this topic is so hotly discussed with good biblical arguments on both sides (the Keepers and the Opposers). The...

January 18 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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Repent means to turn from what we were trusting in to save us, to trusting in Jesus alone to save us. It is receiving the free gift of salvation by grace....

January 18 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)

The Bible mentions several heavenly books in which humans’ deeds are being recorded. It was common for Israelites to keep genealogical records (Neh 7:5;...

January 17 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

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The language of I Thess 4:13-18, far from teaching a rapture separate from the Second coming, actually precludes a separate 'rapture' where Christ secretly...

January 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should a Christian wear a purity ring?

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The thing that bothers me about a ring promise is to make a vow to God that we may not keep. God says it is better not to make a vow than make one and not...

January 17 2019

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What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?

January 17 2019

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

Is it considered lust to comment or joke about the attractiveness of a person to whom you're not married?

Not to sound puritanical, but... While God created men and women to be visually appealing and sexually attractive to each other, He also created a framework...

January 17 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible teach about the rapture?

January 17 2019

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Why is it important to meditate on God's Word?

January 17 2019

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What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)

January 17 2019

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Why did David lift up his hands to worship God? (63:4)

January 17 2019

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

What should we learn from the life of Esther?

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Such a Time as This Esther 4:14 1 For such a time as this—A TIME OF EXTREME URGENCY, because a decree had gone forth bringing to Esther’s people Danger,...

January 17 2019

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

No! To repent means to turn from sin, to change the direction of your life from selfishness and rebellion against God's law. At the same time, you must turn...

January 17 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did David lift up his hands to worship God? (63:4)

I would say that the lifting of the hands in prayer is both a recognition of God being greater or more exalted (and thus "higher") than the person praying,...

January 17 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the "lower" according to Psalm 8:5, man or angels?

I would say that the psalm is expressing the thought that God created man to be just a little lower than the angels, with the implication of the honor that...

January 17 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

January 17 2019

Question by GREGORY LAMPTEY

Who is the "lower" according to Psalm 8:5, man or angels?

Psalm 8:5 says God has made man a little lower than angels. Does that mean angels are above man?

Psalms 8:3 - 9

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

How should a Christian wedding be different from a non-Christian wedding?

There is no example in the Bible of a Christian "wedding." There are references in the Old Testament concerning Jewish unions. There is only one reference to...

January 17 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dan Lea

What is the mark of the beast (666)?

Just about every product these days has a bar code embossed on each item for sale. The first two bars to the left, middle, and the end usually have longer...

January 17 2019 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did David lift up his hands to worship God? (63:4)

2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I w...

January 17 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is soaking prayer and is it biblical?

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If you want a scripture to support the principle, see 2 Kings 3v15. Elisha knew that to get his mind from the turmoil of dealing with those who rejected God,...

January 17 2019

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

"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

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[Joh 11:35] Jesus Wept! Those Tears Are Over Jesus wept! those tears are over, But His heart is still the same; Kinsman, Friend, and elder Brother, Is His...

January 17 2019

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

Why does God have to judge a SECOND TIME?

I would say that, while Jesus did endure God's punishment for all of humanity's sins for all time, each individual human must then avail themselves of that...

January 17 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should a church use the Ennegram personality test as an outreach tool?

At the basic level, there is nothing Biblically wrong with using secular or psychological tools like personality tests. We live "in the world" and there are...

January 16 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)

As difficult as it may be to grasp or comprehend, I would say that God, being omniscient, is aware of (or, as expressed in the question, has a record of)...

January 16 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Georgia Babb

Should a church use the Ennegram personality test as an outreach tool?

I've been invited to a church event that is using Ennegrams to draw women in who have not heard the gospel. Intervarsity Press says, "Find out from author S...

John 14:6

January 16 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

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Matthias was chosen specifically to replace the ministry of Judas to fulfill prophecy that "‘May another take his place of leadership." Judas' ministry, like...

January 16 2019

Answer by Scott Ranck

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

The book of Acts, could rightfully be called "Acts of the Holy Spirit. The tenor of the book shows how the Spirit of God initiated all the moves. The Spirit...

January 16 2019 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the mercy seat?

January 16 2019

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What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?

January 16 2019

Answer by Theodore Behrens

Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?

The comma should be placed after the word today. Also Jesus was in the grave 3 days and 3 nights, which definitely is not Paradise.

January 16 2019 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up