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  1. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  2. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  3. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  4. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  5. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  6. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  7. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  8. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  9. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  10. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?


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Comment by Cannon Robinson

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

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This was spot on! Thank you for your diligence and focus. May God continue to use you. For you have truly blessed me.

September 24 2018

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

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

The context for this scene is in John 10:23-38, where the Jews surround him, attempting to verbally trap him. Jesus does not succumb to their taunts and...

September 24 2018 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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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The Hebrews were not polytheistic. The word elohim (god) didn’t mean to them what it means to us today (God). It simply meant they lived in the spiritual...

September 24 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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Interestingly, Psalms 82:6 is a verse the Mormons will use to prove that they, too, can become "gods." Hence their polytheistic worldview.

September 24 2018

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

Why do these Scriptures indicate that God intends to leave us alone at some point?

Our enemy the devil wants us to camp down and stay focused on verses that might cast doubt on God’s continual love and faithfulness. He is trying to destroy...

September 24 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?

Whenever we come across a verse we are puzzled about, it is really important to study and interpret the verse in its complete context. The referenced verse...

September 24 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Epps

What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?

Jesus is talking about the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Roman army that will surround it. One interesting fact is the insignia of an eagle on the...

September 24 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Where was Satan when God was creating the universe?

Nehemiah 9:6, "Thou even Thou art Lord Alone -Thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein,...

September 24 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why do these Scriptures indicate that God intends to leave us alone at some point?

September 24 2018

Answer by Jerri Pineda

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

In Leviticus 18:22 says,”You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.” Romans 1:27 says,”Likewise also the men, leaving the natural...

September 24 2018 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jerri Pineda

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

In Leviticus 18:22 says,”You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.” Romans 1:27 says,”Likewise also the men, leaving the natural...

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Answer by gord chevy

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

Most of the responses to the original question are comprehensive, therefore, I can add little with the exception of the reminder, that the secular worldly...

September 24 2018 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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Danny, I totally agree with you. Until their hearts are opened because they truly seek a relationship with God through Jesus, they will continue to practice...

September 24 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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What really helped me grow spiritually by leaps and bounds was to immerse myself in Christian podcasts. I commute into Wash DC every day so I'm in the car...

September 24 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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When we trust Jesus as our savior, we are given His righteousness, and He will no longer impute sin to our account. Romans 4:6-8 John 3:18 We can no longer...

September 13 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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I totally agree Danny. All we need to know to preach the gospel is the gospel. The whole gospel of John is one great big tract. Ephesians 2:8-9 I have...

September 13 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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The truth is we al deserve to go to hell. But Jesus died for all sin so that any one could be saved just by believing on Him as the only way of salvation by...

September 13 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What will we be doing in heaven?

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None of the unrighteous will "benefit" from the resurrection. They will be judged according to their works and found to be lacking because your works cannot...

September 13 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is replacement theology?

It is true that God never changes, but how He deals with people does change. In the old testament a saint could lose the Holy Spirit through sin. But in the...

September 13 2018 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bonnie Agudelo

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

We all struggle with lust one time or another - or all the time for some. When we give in to the thoughts to fantasize in our minds that’s when sin comes. We...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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If we continue to live in sin, the Lord does chasten His children. He will never condemn us, (John 3:18) but He may cut our life short. First Corinthians...

September 13 2018

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Why did Jesus refer to James and John as the sons of thunder?

September 13 2018

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

Can an divorced, unbelieving woman remarry a different husband?

I would say that, if the woman were not a Christian at the time of her divorce and re-marriage (even if her former husband had been a Christian), and even if...

September 13 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

What is the key to witnessing to Muslims?

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The early church was no more unworldly than the church of today. The early church was not a picture of Jesus. It's my contention that today's church is far...

September 13 2018

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the grain of wheat?

Jesus willingly died so that billions of human beings, since Adam and Eve, could be reconciled to God, by having their sins forgiven. Jesus was resurrected...

September 13 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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Cindy, Catholics are catholic, totally. Catholics follow the tradition of the catholic assembly or congregation. They have what they have and are who they...

September 13 2018

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What did Jesus mean when He said 'I am the Light of the World'?

I am the Light of the world Light is that which penetrates and dispels darkness. God created light (Gen. 1:3), however; a careful reading of the Scriptures...

September 13 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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James Kraft, "If christians would read their bible"... Mr Kraft I've known people who don't bother trying to study the bible because of their difficulty...

September 13 2018

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

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

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Steven Scott, holy means "separated" for service and to represent the Lord in society. Holy does not mean anything that pertains to sinning. If any man...

September 13 2018

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Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?

September 13 2018

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What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?

September 13 2018

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the grain of wheat?

September 13 2018

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September 13 2018

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September 13 2018

Answer by Lucas McDonald

What is the meaning of the Parable of the grain of wheat?

While Jesus may very well have been referring to his own death and resurrection, I do not believe that is the main point of the parable. If you look at the...

September 12 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What will we be doing in heaven?

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Dear Ally’s C, I just wish to draw your attention to what the inspired scriptures say at Acts 24:15, viz: “And have hope toward God, which they themselves...

September 12 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?

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Will we have perfect bodies? We have little information on what our New Spiritual bodies will be like, but if Jesus is any example then some scars may...

September 12 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What will we be doing in heaven?

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As much as the comma (which you are right is a far later addition) is debated, it probably doesn't matter for the sake of what Jesus actually meant. 'TODAY'...

September 12 2018

Comment by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

What will we be doing in heaven?

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Jesus could not have told the man next to him that was being crucified that he would be with Jesus in Paradise that day {today] because he was soon to die...

September 12 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Jesus have to die?

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We all deserve to go to hell. God has to punish sin. And since we are all sinners, we deserve to go to hell. But God sent His only Son to take our place...

September 12 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it ok to minister with an online ordination?

We do not have to be ordained to preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried...

September 12 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What will we be doing in heaven?

I'm glad you asked. We as Saints will be rejoicing with him, eternally, and living with him; no sickness, nor heartache, nothing!

September 12 2018 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Marvin Pace

Is it ok to minister with an online ordination?

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As with most professions today you can receive your degree on line so why not the ministry? I do believe that in addition to on line studies a person needs...

September 12 2018

Answer by mary anderson

Who are the twenty-four (24) elders in Revelation?

I believe that the 24 elders are the patriarchs of the Old Testament that were faithful to GOD. As it is here on earth it is in Heaven, an elder has a...

September 12 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus have to die?

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Is it worth debating what the questioner means by ‘death’?

September 12 2018

Answer by John Olson

Is it wrong to read the Bible online?

In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with reading the Bible on line. In fact being a single-armed stroke survivorIi use one during church services as using...

September 12 2018 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up