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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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October 29 2018

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How should a Christian view addiction?

October 29 2018

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

How does sin trap us and hold us captive? (Proverbs 5:22-23)

In one sense, sin traps and holds captive all of us, since we are all born with a sin nature that even Christians will always have in this life, as discussed...

October 29 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (3:14)

What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (3:14) 13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers...

October 29 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

What does it mean to train up a child in the way he should go?

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It is natural to want to bring up all our children alike, or train them the same way. They know their children will remain on the right path, because they...

October 29 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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If you read on down from 10:26 to 10:30, it says. For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense saith the Lord. And again,...

October 29 2018

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

What is the difference between a righteous person and spiritual person?

Righteous = justifiable, morally right Spiritual = referring to the human spirit, not to physical things Motivation can come from either of these positions....

October 29 2018 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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Lynn, Even after salvation and receiving the Holy Spirit, you are correct - we still have our sin natures and will continue to sin. The difference is, once...

October 29 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why are there so many fake Christians?

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I will give you two verses that will tell you whether you are saved or not. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that all that seeth the Son,...

October 29 2018

Comment by Philip Davies

Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Hi Gene, very logical and clear approach. I think you have it exactly right. Well expressed. Regards Phil

October 28 2018

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

How does sin trap us and hold us captive? (Proverbs 5:22-23)

How does sin trap us and hold us captive? (Proverbs 5:22-23) 22 The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. ...

October 28 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does this genealogy give Jabez extra attention? (1 Chronicles 4:9–10)

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ABSOLUTELY! Jabez was listed in God's Holy Book to prove God honors those who honor Him. In the culture of his time, the mother usually named the child. It...

October 28 2018

Answer by Gene Deloach

Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

The key to unlock what Christ and Nicodemus are having, a discussion on “qualifying to enter into God’s kingdom”, is by reading and listening to Christ's...

October 28 2018 1 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What does the Bible say about obeying parents?

Children are to obey while under their parents' care, but the responsibility to honor parents is for life. Children should honor their parents, even if the...

October 28 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is the spiritual gift of faith?

1 Corinthians 12 must be read with a great trust, and in submission to the Holy Spirit. Many pundits have grabbed a few verses and proceed to turn the gifts...

October 28 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is the personal prophecy concept biblical?

October 28 2018

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

What was the reason behind Peter's denial of Jesus?

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I believe you may be onto something. I love Peter, don't you? He is so like us...Hopeful, confused fearful...I think he must have been so upset, and was...

October 28 2018

Comment by Curtis Elliott , I am a husband, father, happily married 40 years.

What was the significance of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples?

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I once went on a youth mission trip sponsored by our congregation to Puerto Rico as an adult supervisor, and each evening of the week we were there, we had...

October 28 2018

Answer by Oluwasola Ayosanmi

Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

Reading this scripture from contextual view, people said he should prove that he was the son of God. They wanted him to show them that he trusted God. I...

October 28 2018 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ema Sabau

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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You are right with texts included in your answer. But the Bible has more to say on the subject. Please read carefully Hebrew 3:12 This is adressed to the...

October 28 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why would Jesus tell the criminal, "...today you will be with Me in Paradise," when Jesus Himself ascended 40 days later?

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Can you please share the Scripture that describes a temporary abode of the dead souls called Paradise? There is no question that Jesus by “Paradise,” meant...

October 27 2018

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Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?

October 27 2018

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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

October 27 2018

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

Who wrote the Psalms?

Although many individual psalms give an indication of who wrote them, others do not. David was the most prolific named author, being specifically listed in...

October 27 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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First of all, we can not take what we have already learned, and add to it or take away from it. If Jesus says we are saved and given eternal life when we...

October 27 2018

Question by Anonymous
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Who wrote the Psalms?

Psalms 1:1 - 6

October 27 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Thomas Blewett

What is the meaning of the "cool of the day" in Genesis 3:8?

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I am astounded at the not so subtle change in the attitude of Adam and Eve when the Lord came to walk with them. For the first time in their existence they...

October 27 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why would Jesus tell the criminal, "...today you will be with Me in Paradise," when Jesus Himself ascended 40 days later?

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Paradise is under the earth. Jesus went to paradise when He died. Abraham went to paradise. Under the earth. The center of the earth is divided, hell on one...

October 27 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between hope and faith?

Faith is believing that we could do nothing so good to merit heaven, and nothing so bad that grace does not cover it. John 11:25-26 Jesus saith unto her, I...

October 27 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to "come boldly to the throne of grace"?

October 27 2018

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

What kind of job description did a Levite have (1 Chronicles 23:26,28-32)? I.e. What duties did a Levite have? (23:26, 28–32)

I would say that the question is basically answered by the passage cited in the question itself. The Levites did not lead worship services (which was a duty...

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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

October 27 2018

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

Why didn't Joseph's brothers follow Joseph's advice in avoiding to tell Pharaoah that they were shepherds (Genesis 46:31-34; 47:1-3)?

In Genesis 47:1 (before Joseph's brothers had appeared before Pharaoh), Joseph himself told Pharaoh that his father and brothers had come to the land of...

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What is the Feast of Weeks?

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Why did the Centurion feel he was unworthy of Jesus coming to his home to cure his servant and why did Jesus believe the Centurion had great faith?

October 27 2018

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

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Thanks so much Ezra for your very simple and scriptural Answer. Thanks to Nathan too for his commendable responses. My experience is that bible truths are...

October 27 2018

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

What kind of job description did a Levite have (1 Chronicles 23:26,28-32)? I.e. What duties did a Levite have? (23:26, 28–32)

What kind of job description did a Levite have (1 Chronicles 23:26,28-32)? I.e. What duties did a Levite have? (23:26, 28–32) 1 Chronicles 23:26 26the Lev...

1 Chronicles 23:27 - 30

October 27 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why didn't Joseph's brothers follow Joseph's advice in avoiding to tell Pharaoah that they were shepherds (Genesis 46:31-34; 47:1-3)?

Why didn't Joseph's brothers follow Joseph's advice in avoiding to tell Pharaoh that they were shepherds (Genesis 46:31-34; 47:1-3)? Genesis 46:31-34 31...

Genesis 46:1 - 47:31

October 27 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kurt Zerby

What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

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Lisa. Very well said. I make this same argument each time I hear someone mis-quoting and subsequently mis-interpreting 2Corinthians 5:8, exactly as you have...

October 27 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

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When we die our body turns back to dust. It was only the house we live in while here on earth. Paul said, absent from the body, present with the Lord Where...

October 27 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If I believe in the trinity and that Jesus was crucified, buried and rose again is that enough to get into heaven?

John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER, believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17...

October 27 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by lynn Sander

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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I have truly enjoyed reading this discussion! Most answers show deep biblical knowledge and are thought provoking...it’s wonderful! For me, it boils down to...

October 27 2018

Answer by Stephen Yahn

Did Jesus feel fear?

Yes, the fear of the Lord is a sign of someone who loves God. I came across this post from my curiosity in Jesus fearing God from Hebrews 5:7 (the word piety...

October 27 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is the Christian life supposed to be boring?

How can Christianity be boring if we are genuine followers of Jesus Christ? Look at his life and ministry as recorded in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke...

October 27 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthony Millar

What is the difference between a righteous person and spiritual person?

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Very briefly, being a spiritual person myself I would describe being 'righteous' as being 'right' with God. Therefore I believe a 'spritual' person is...

October 27 2018