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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 is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  4. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  5. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  6. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  7. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  8. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14
  9. How much did soldiers get paid? 2 Chronicles 25:6
  10. Who is speaking in Malachi 3?


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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...

October 16 2018 2 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What should we learn from the tribe of Dan?

October 16 2018

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What is the significance of the Greek Empire in biblical history?

October 16 2018

Answer by Jonathon Kerkhoff

What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?

I agree with Galen's answer. Sadly, since mankind has not changed in the millennia since this was written the issues of Joel's day to this day are still the...

October 16 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?

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I refer to the statement of Rev Houdmann in his write up (quote) When Adam and Eve sinned, animals were killed by God to provide clothing for them (Genesis...

October 16 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

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

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Grant, All human beings are God's creation but not all human beings are sons and daughters of God. That implies being adopted into the family of God and...

October 16 2018

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

Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?

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Each time Peter declared his love for our Lord, He (our Lord) entrusted with him (Peter) one responsibility each; these three responsibilities are different...

October 16 2018

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

What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?

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We can say very well BCE is Before Christian Era and CE is Christian Era. When they say BCE is Before Common Era and CE is Common Era they have to explain...

October 16 2018

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

Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?

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A harlot is a prostitute. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was not a prostitute. She had absolutely nothing to do with people praying to her. She never claimed she...

October 16 2018

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

Why is corporate worship important?

Corporate worship does not necessarily mean attending an organized church. If one is in a regular fellowship of believers in someone's home, that satisfies a...

October 16 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How could the sun stop (Joshua 10:13-14)? Wouldn't the earth have had to stop, instead, and everything go flying off?

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The Book of Jasher is also mentioned in 2 Samuel 1:18-27. In addition, there are other Hebrew works that are mentioned in the Bible that God directed or...

October 16 2018

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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?

October 16 2018

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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?

October 16 2018

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

Was Paul the apostle really converted?

I think that that question is answered in three ways: in passages from Paul's own writings (such as 1 Corinthians 15:3-11 and 2 Corinthians 11:22-12:10) that...

October 16 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kwame Adu

Why do so many of us still struggle with temptation and desires to sin if we're not controlled by our sinful nature anymore?

To answer this we must know that there are two things involved. Sinful Nature and Sinful habit. When one gets born again, the sinful Nature is cleansed or...

October 16 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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God will never “give us” the sinful desires of our hearts. We indulge those sinful desires by choosing how we will use the resources (money) God has “...

October 16 2018

Answer by Kwame Adu

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?

In the world, there is a saying that 'Ignorance of the law is no excuse' This is also applicable when it comes to the Bible. God has given us a moral compass...

October 16 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?

The bible clearly says murderers will not inherit the kingdom of God. If you commit suicide, is it not murdering yourself? Yes or No? 1st Corinthians 6: 9...

October 16 2018 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Larry Wiseman , A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.

How does a person ask God in faith without doubting?

Any time I have a bible question I always ask, "Does the bible answer the question itself first?" This one is easy. 1John 5:14-15: Now this is the confidence...

October 16 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?

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The reason I say the Mary they pray to is a harlot, is because they call her the mother of God. Mary was the earthly mother of Jesus, a sinner just like the...

October 16 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how HE said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13...

October 16 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

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Galatians 5:4 Christ has become of no effect , unto you who are justified by the law, you have fallen from grace. The truth is, we can not fall from grace....

October 16 2018

Comment by Alyssa Degen

What should we learn from the life of John the Apostle?

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We can learn from John's life because he was a servant of the Lord and he always followed the Lord no matter what. He was caring for the Lord and he would do...

October 16 2018

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

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?

In Romans 2, Paul indicated that the requirements of the moral law that God gave to Israel through Moses are known intuitively to all people (even if they...

October 16 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about self-hatred?

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Simply excellence by Bro. Michael. --ANDY--

October 16 2018

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

What scripture passages deal specifically with missions?

Firstly, I want to make sure we are talking about the same thing when we use the word "missions." According to Wikipedia, a Christian mission is an organised...

October 15 2018 Follow Vote Up

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Why was Paul asked to join four Jewish men in completing a vow in Acts 21:23?

October 15 2018

Comment by Brook Rachelle

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

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I believe that speaking in tongues and having the fruit of the spirit is the evidence of having Gods spirit livening inside of you. But, I also believe some...

October 15 2018

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What does it mean that the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother?

October 15 2018

Answer by Frantz Philossaint

When and where in the Bible did burnt offerings stop?

This is a very important question because there is a lot of confusion regarding different things in the bible that were done away with. Of course the bible...

October 15 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Bobby Daniel

Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?

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Canaan was the the grandson or younger-son. Son = Son. Younger Son = Grandson. Genesis 9:24 - And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had...

October 15 2018

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left?

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We can be saved if we heed God's warnings to us, through his word. If we respond in obedience, God will be gracious, and we will receive his mercy, not his...

October 15 2018

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October 15 2018

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

Does God expect us to have blind faith?

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Thank you James for your comments. Continue being a "warrior for Christ; on the front lines as one of His soldiers". "Warrior-On"...as Emo would say!...

October 15 2018

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

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

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James, my Brother...an excellent "A...to...Z" on point'Bible-Truth' answer!!! Well done! --ANDY--

October 15 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

When Jesus was teaching in the parable about the talents and the wicked servant who didn't manage his money well, who is the banker Jesus is talking about?

Christ on the Mount of Olives taught His disciples about His second coming. He had specified certain signs that were to show when His coming was near and...

October 15 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Matilda Reich

Why do women have such a small role in the Bible?

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After reading the New Testament and the prophet books of the Old Testament there is a difference in how the two portray women. It's true that it reflects the...

October 15 2018

Comment by Matilda Reich

Why do Catholics emphasize Mary's role more than the Bible does?

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I was raised a Catholic and found that Jesus is definitely downplayed in Catholicsm. After very belatedly reading the New Testament I was shocked at how...

October 15 2018

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

Why was Moses the greatest prophet ever? (Deuteronomy 34:10)

Moses was not the greatest prophet ever. The writer of the book of Deuteronomy can only make his observations and conclusions on Moses’s life based on his...

October 15 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do I get the head knowledge of God In to my heart?

Jesus tells us exactly how to do this in John chapter 15. It's all about fruit. A deep personal relationship with God is like a branch (us) connected to a...

October 15 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Was Paul the apostle really converted?

Acts 9:1 - 43

October 15 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up