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

Who were these heavenly beings? (Psalm 29:1)

I would say that the reference is to the angels, whom God created.

December 29 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Darla Pluckrose , Technical editor and a God-loving grandmother

Should we give gifts at Christmas?

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Thank you very much, James. I love your answer.

December 29 2018

Comment by Darla Pluckrose , Technical editor and a God-loving grandmother

Should we give gifts at Christmas?

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Thank you, Michelle. Very nice answer.

December 29 2018

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

Why is it wrong to pray to saints?

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Good point. Clear and simple, Saints are dead and can not do anything for us. Jesus is the only one that can answer any prayers. Well spoken.

December 29 2018

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

What is the book of Job?

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Pray all read, and study this marvelous book God has given to us!!

December 29 2018

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?

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There are many false prophets (Matthew 24:11,24) around with counterfeit signs of spiritual power and authority. The only sure way to keep from being...

December 29 2018

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

What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?

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This will probably be my final response in this discussion to avoid being repetitive. First, scripture is not of private interpretation. So, it does not...

December 29 2018

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

How did the Israelites remember all these details? (Numbers 28:14–15)

How did the Israelites remember all these details? (Numbers 28:14–15) and by implication how would that help us today? Numbers 28:14-15 14With each bull t...

December 29 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who were these heavenly beings? (Psalm 29:1)

Who were these heavenly beings? (Psalm 29:1) Psalm 29 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 29 A Psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly be...

December 29 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Did Jesus have brothers and sisters (siblings)?

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The use of the word, "brethren" or "brothers" refers to our standing with Christ and can refer to either men or women--as in "we are all brothers in Christ."...

December 29 2018

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Is Israel, the "Promised Land", the same Israel of today?

December 28 2018

Answer by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

Should we give gifts at Christmas?

Giving gifts at Christmas is a great way to present the gospel to someone that is not a believer in Christ. We as Christians, have received the most precious...

December 28 2018 4 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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Should we give gifts at Christmas?

December 28 2018

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Is Jesus saying we have to pay tithe in Matthew 23:23?

December 28 2018

Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Is it true when you are sick you are under a curse?

Though I believe sickness may be a curse as we read concerning the plagues that God afflicted the Egyptians with and what might result from those who show...

December 28 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ed Rangel

What is the significance of the two tablets for the 10 Commandments?

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It was a legal contract between God and His people. One copy was for God and the other copy was for the people.

December 28 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

Should we give gifts at Christmas?

Personally my wife and I stopped giving gifts to each other and all adults in our family years ago. The grandchildren will no longer receive gifts at age 18....

December 28 2018 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tony Lominac

How long was a "year" in the Bible during the time of Genesis?

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My opinion is that the year was roughly 360 days following the Jewish calendar. They followed a lunar calendar instead of a solar calendar. There is calendar...

December 28 2018

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

What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?

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Belinda, Jesus’ sacrifice atoned for all believer’s sins and because it was a once and for all sacrifice, believers are no longer required to bring animals...

December 28 2018

Comment by gary mcpherson , follower of Christ

Is it really true that ALL things are possible with God?

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THINGS GOD CANNOT DO 1. Fail 2. Do evil 3. Lie 4. Be tempted 5. Deny himself 6. Be unjust 7. Bypass sin 8. Force loving obedience

December 28 2018

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What is agape love?

December 28 2018

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What does the Bible say about shame and regret?

December 28 2018

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

Is there evil in heaven?

There has been no evil in Heaven since the expulsion of Satan and the angels who joined him in his rebellion against God, nor will there be evil in the...

December 28 2018 Follow Vote Up

Question by James Wood

Is there evil in heaven?

Genesis 1:1

December 27 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

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You say; “We don't like the word magician so we soften it by interpreting it as "wise-men".” That’s good, because they were “wise men:, Daniel 2:48, as these...

December 27 2018

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

Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing? (Numbers 21:8)

I would like to include a couple of excerpts from a good website: "God was teaching the people something about faith. It is totally illogical to think that...

December 27 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Kennedy , standing in God's grace and glory, shouting my praise!

Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?

We don't NEED to confess our sins. We GET to! When we were born-again we became “holy and faultless and irreproachable in the Father's presence” (Col. 1:22...

December 27 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gene Coleman

How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

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Please excuse error as the youngest brother portion after oldest brother death with no heirs should read 33%, not 25%.

December 27 2018

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What should we learn from the life of Samuel?

How well did Samuel train his sons to know and follow the ways of the Lord? How well did he prepare them to be the next generation of Israel’s leaders? I...

December 27 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is true worship?

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I concur...Amen! Lynda...Great answer!!! A vote up and a Hearty Kudos! --ANDY--

December 27 2018

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

Does God love me?

With all of the very purpose GOD, The Father, sent His one and only Begotten SON to Save "all of whom have called upon The LORD to save their very souls,...

December 27 2018 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God love me?

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Joyce, a most profoundly 'heart touching' testimony! A vote up I give you! --ANDY--

December 27 2018

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Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?

December 27 2018

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

What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?

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Michael, the writings and interpretations of the church fathers are not infallible nor are they inspired by God because they are not Scripture. To reiterate...

December 27 2018

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

How had Job changed? (Job 42:2)

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He openly and honestly faced God, and admitted that he was the one who had been foolish. Admit to God that you don't even have enough faith to trust him....

December 27 2018

Comment by Gene Coleman

How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

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Apparently Judah had three sons and the oldest, or first son, and his heirs would receive a double portion. This would mean each oldest son and his heirs...

December 27 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

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I don't believe the Bible teaches that a person can lose their salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of...

December 27 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

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Once a person is saved, they have eternal life because they have believed on Jesus name. John 1:12 If that person quits believing, they are still saved....

December 27 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

When did David hope to see the Lord? (Psalm 17:15)

“As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.” From the language and Bible context it's...

December 27 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Troy Davidson

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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He is never taken by surprise by our choices, and will make sure that "all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called...

December 26 2018

Comment by Troy Davidson

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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Yes, humans were given the right by God to make their own decisions. In Genesis, God says, "Let Us make man in Our own image", and then immediately defines...

December 26 2018

Comment by Troy Davidson

Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?

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First and foremost, we pray because God tells us to pray. To paraphrase an old saying, "When God says 'Jump!', you don't ask 'Why?', you ask, 'How high?'"...

December 26 2018

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

How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

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Michael, while these verses don’t say by ‘faith alone’ they also don’t say by ‘faith and works’. If works are required, then why don’t these verses say so?...

December 26 2018

Comment by lynn Sander

Should all mothers be stay-at-home moms?

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1 Tim 2:9-12 I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good...

December 26 2018