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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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Comment by Cheryl Loraditch , Child of the Most High Elohim

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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The same as the Brit chadasha. He is Yahuah he changes not.

October 19 2018

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

To properly understand this concept you must first properly define idol. This is not something that I have seen done in the institutional church at all. The...

October 19 2018 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?

To understand what is real you have to dig a little bit. You also have to be willing to find that what you have been taught in the past might be more than a...

October 19 2018 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?

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Then there is no first stage of the second coming coinciding with the commencement of the Millennium and a second stage of the second coming towards the end...

October 19 2018

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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I still have no idea how any of this relates to Jesus’ use of Psam 82 in the context of John 10??? Can someone help me?

October 19 2018

Comment by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Does the pastor of the church receive all the tithes?

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I don't understand why your comment is only a direct quote of the final two paragraphs I wrote except in reverse order. Is there something you wish to add?...

October 19 2018

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Why was Jesus Crucified outside of the city gate?

October 18 2018

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

What does the Bible say about church discipline / excommunication?

I am submitting an answer to the question "What is church discipline?" which has been merged (inappropriately in my opinion) with another question about...

October 18 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Cindy, God chose the nation of Israel to be an example of God's character for the whole world to see, so they would seek him and find him. God shows us the...

October 18 2018

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

Why did Jesus tell His disciples to take nothing on the journey?

I would say that Jesus gave this instruction to them for three reasons: 1) to increase their faith in God's provision for them, as well as their reliance on...

October 18 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?

God decided what sin was by giving us his moral law. Jesus further explained this law in detail to include sins of "thought, word, and deed", "sins of...

October 18 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Den Path

Does the pastor of the church receive all the tithes?

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We have looked at this law from the Old Covenant perspective. Under the New Covenant the law still applies but takes on a different form. As we mature and...

October 18 2018

Answer by Charles Crabtree

What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?

The parables of hidden treasure and the pearl of great price are different but similar in that both the treasure and pearls are both Christens. The treasure...

October 18 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?

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I agree with Mr Houdmann. "IF" you could somehow know what the LORD would do in a certain situation, how would you be certain you were certain? You cite the...

October 18 2018

Comment by andrew kameya

When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?

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In several near death experiences, they say that the wounds were in his hands. That is good enough for me - and since it really does not matter. It does not...

October 18 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

Comment:
Grant, The prodigal son was already a member of God's family when he strayed. Could you provide me a verse that says we are "all God's children" prior to...

October 18 2018

Comment by Iliani Tuikenatabua , Avionics Engineer at Fiji Airways.

Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?

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The 10 Commandments were written on stone by the very finger of God and is eternal therefore it was placed inside the Ark. But the Law of Moses was written...

October 18 2018

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

Is the Bible relevant for today?

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ABSOLUTELY, AMEN, TRUTH IS ALWAYS UNDENIABLY RELEVANT! The world needs TRUTH like it never has before!!

October 18 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that the Lord is my Shepherd?

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The good news. John 6:39 Jesus has never lost one. Second Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God is sure, having this seal, (the Holy Spirit) The...

October 18 2018

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?

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Good question! First of all, you must tell Jesus that you're a sinner, confess/repent of all thy sins, and invite him in you heart. Plus he'll not only...

October 18 2018

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?

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I agree that there are no two separate ways unto righteousness— We look back to the cross and the Old Testament believers looked forward to the cross. The...

October 18 2018

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Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?

October 18 2018

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What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

October 18 2018

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What is Old Testament theology?

October 18 2018

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?

October 17 2018

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Why did God keep the burial place of Moses a secret?

October 17 2018

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?

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Chris,in the penultimate para, line three and four ,you wrote and I quote, 'True to that pattern, after being raised as a spirit, Jesus went to heaven...

October 17 2018

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Blessed co-heirs of eternal life, Would there be agreement that Psalm 82, and Psalm 89 are connected? Could the idea of a heavenly council be demonstrated by...

October 17 2018

Answer by gord chevy

What is Old Testament theology?

Short Answer: "O.T. Theology" is a made up idea originating in the minds of certain supposed scholarly men that were most probably non-believers. Satan is a...

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What is spiritual death?

October 17 2018

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What does the Bible say about laying of hands?

October 17 2018

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Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

October 17 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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It is not our sins that send us to hell. It is not believing Jesus paid for all of our sins so that we do not have to go to hell to pay for them. First John...

October 17 2018

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?

I accept that our conscience is a very handy compass on matters of right and wrong. Maybe the example used in the question, of killing, could be an extreme...

October 17 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom Lackey , Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland

What is a Christian worldview?

In my opinion, a Christian worldview is determined by and characterized by a belief that the Bible is absolutely true. Extremely important are the first...

October 17 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Dickson Ong

Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?

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Thanks for the good pointer to the Bible verse and the perspective to it. I am referring to my parent being on a different faith. My Dad's days are numbered...

October 17 2018

Comment by Barbara Wallace

Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?

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Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve YEHOVAH, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the elohim which your fathers served that were on...

October 17 2018

Answer by gord chevy

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? It is simply and only an acknowledgement that only reborn believers can approach the throne of God. In other words,...

October 17 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Katie Musser

How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?

Let me start by saying I am not theological scholar or Bible teacher but I do believe I have the gift of encouragement and have a passion to share the gospel...

October 17 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Elizabeth Clevenger

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

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The Bible states that it's the EVIDENCE of the holy ghost. And if you don't have the EVIDENCE of something then you don't have it. I mean I can say I'm a...

October 17 2018

Comment by Brian Ansell , Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i

Why is corporate worship important?

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If god exists and is everywhere, then anyone who wants to speak with god can do so at any time and any place. Places of worship are for people who wish to...

October 16 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does God see me in Christ?

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John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me, will come to me, and all that come to me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:39 Jesus has never lost one. Once we...

October 16 2018

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

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Every person belongs to God’s human family and he is their Father. However, only those people who come to faith in Jesus are born again and become adopted...

October 16 2018

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

What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?

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Cindy, In the story of the Prodigal Son, the one who rebelled against his father was still his son. All human beings have rebelled against God, their Father....

October 16 2018

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

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

I am a Catholic. And the honest answer is Yes, Catholics are guilty of worshipping idols. Often, I worry about finances, putting worldly goods ahead of...

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What should we learn from the tribe of Dan?

October 16 2018