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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  3. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  4. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
  5. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
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Answer by Nicholas Robinson

What is Paul saying when he said, "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying"?

Jesus answered this in Mat 37-9 7¶But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who...

September 07 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.?

September 07 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the World Council of Churches (WCC)?

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The WCC is just another attempt to bring in one world religion. We know it is going to happen because the bible says so. But we should not be a part of it....

September 07 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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Case in point. In First Corinthians there was a believer sleeping with his fathers wife. Paul said it was so bad even the unbelievers were talking about it....

September 07 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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If a Christian has to do anything for salvation, then you are adding works back into grace. Should we do good works? Yes. But we do good works for profit in...

September 07 2018

Answer by Sid Bikor

Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?

In the scriptures names are usually definitions of a person's destiny. People act or live up their names and therefore when a person encounters God, if his...

September 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

In my opinion, Jesus is saying in this passage that, just as a gathering in the air or on the ground of birds that feed on carrion indicates that a carcass...

September 07 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is Jesus saying when he says about the last days, "Woe to those who are pregnant and nursing in those days," and to pray that their flight is not in the winter or on the Sabbath?

Jesus' emphasis in these verses is on the speed that will be required to escape, if possible, the devastation that He is indicating will occur in the days to...

September 07 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

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

This has been debated, but most of the crucifixes and paintings have Jesus' nail in the palms of the hands. Thus the belief has taken place by false...

September 07 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?

Words always have root meaning even in our own names. So God occasionally changed a person's name because they had excelled to a higher spiritual level of...

September 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How should a Christian view climate change?

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In the "GotQuestions.org" answer above, it is stated that there have been climate changes over the course of the earth's history - i.e. ice ages, etc. - not...

September 07 2018

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

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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James, do you do good works because you are saved? Do you even think about doing good for others or do you just do it because of the saving grace of Jesus...

September 07 2018

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

Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?

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Hi Lena, Jesus message to the church in Pergamum concluded in Revelation 2:16. In verse 17, he is speaking to all his churches, which includes us. How will...

September 07 2018

Answer by Randy Weaver , Business Owner

How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?

Consider this from Daniel 4:17: 17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living...

September 07 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mark

When Psalm 24 says, "He who has clean hands and a pure heart.. "then what does "dirty hands" mean?

The one who has "clean hands and a pure heart" is spoken of in Psalm 24 as one who is able to ascend the mountain of the Lord and enter into his holy place....

September 07 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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We cannot add anything to that old precious rugged cross. It is all about Jesus. Nothing can compare!! HE IS A WONDERFUL SAVIOR. We either choose Him or...

September 07 2018

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

What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?

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Amen, amen...God can use whatever situation, illness or tragedy for His Glory. We must never doubt. All praise belongs to Him Alone! We 're Righteous in Him...

September 07 2018

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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?

September 06 2018

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

Is the spirit of man reserved exclusively for the Spirit of God to communicate?

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Excellent "Spot-On" answer Tim! Let me be the first to give you a vote up and a hearty Kudos! --ANDY--

September 06 2018

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What is the Biblical procedure for deliverance/casting out demons?

September 06 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)

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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to limbs. When a person develops PAD, the...

September 06 2018

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Do human beings truly have a free will?

September 06 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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Matthew 7:21-23 shows us we can not be saved by works. Jesus said there will be many who trust in their works for salvation. But, they have never done the...

September 06 2018

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

What does it mean that women are the 'weaker vessel'?

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In Biblical society, even from the outset, the woman's role has always been subservient to the male. Even in Jesus' time, women were property. I speak from a...

September 06 2018

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How does the Bible define a good Christian family?

September 06 2018

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How should a Christian view politics?

September 06 2018

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

What does James mean that we should be "the firstfruits of his creatures" in James 1:18?

The first fruits offering in the Old Testament was first mentioned in Exodus 23:19. When the annual harvest was gathered, the best of the very first of the...

September 06 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jeannette Shields , Mom of three

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)

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I agree with you, but what is peripheral vascular disease? The online dictionary did not know either! Thanks.

September 06 2018

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How should a Christian view gun control?

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According to the Office for National Statistics. UK violent crime increased with massive surges 22 % in KNIFE and 11 % in Gun crime last year. . The Home...

September 06 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?

The bible clearly states we as Christian are not to commit or practice any appearance of evildoing, so having a best friend of the opposite sex looks evil in...

September 06 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Should Christian men or women wear earrings?

Fashion trends and styles come and go so we come to Christ as we are. The Holy Spirit indwelling us changes us more on the inside than the outside....

September 06 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?

Memorizing scripture builds a solid foundation for anyone’s faith, but especially a child. Children naturally trust their parents, but that trust only...

September 06 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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Also this: the believer who concentrates on his old nature is preoccupied with the past, and we are told to forget what lies behind (our old sin nature life)...

September 06 2018

Answer by Jack Croach

Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?

Teaching a child is the same way you can create memorization. Start with shortened verses, John 3:16, Psalms 23, or 24. Start with loving, kind passages. I...

September 06 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tyrone Helm

What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

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Continued 2Co 5:9Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him. Paul is speaking in the present tense. So the next...

September 06 2018

Comment by Tyrone Helm

What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

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Kel, I suggest you reread Math. 10:28. According to the Bible and not me, the scripture reads as follows, Mat 10:28 “Don’t be afraid of those who kill the...

September 06 2018

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How should a Christian view politics?

September 05 2018

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

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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First this: I don't smoke. Smoking is bad for your health. Salt is not good for your health. Sugar is not good for your health. Neither of these three are...

September 05 2018

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

What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?

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1Peter 1:3-9, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His Abundant mercy has begotten US again to a living hope through the...

September 05 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?

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1 Cor 6 refers to those living an unrepentant lifestyle of those various sins - adultery, homosexuality, gluttony, etc. These things become idols in people's...

September 05 2018

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?

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Shirley H and James Kraft, well spoken. Jesus died on the cross to purchase our redemption. His sinless blood was poured for our cleansing from sinful...

September 05 2018

Comment by Andrew Rodriguez

What happened during Jesus' last hours before His death?

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I believe what had him crying out in the garden was not only the anticipation of carrying the weight of sin but for the first time in all eternity to be...

September 05 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What will we be doing in heaven?

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Those who are "deemed worthy?" Sounds like a works-based reward to me. Also, are you aware that Jesus spoke more about hell than about heaven? That's because...

September 05 2018