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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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Answer by James Barclay

Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

Faith, I feel, must guide us all in His name. A person who wishes to know His Word does not need to know Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, French, German or Latin. But...

September 05 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

Speaking just from personal opinion (rather than from formal training or experience as a teacher -- either in an academic setting or in Sunday school), I...

September 05 2018 3 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?

First, we need to take a look at the context of the verse. The author is a captive of the Babylonians who caused so much destruction in Israel, killing and...

September 05 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?

I would agree that the cited verse is exceptionally graphic and violent in nature. I would also agree that the sentiment expressed is not in accord with the...

September 04 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by kel gens

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

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You have answered your own question. Matt 10:28 states a soul can be destroyed, which utterly means it is not immortal..no? Does Ezekiel 18:4 & Ezekiel...

September 04 2018

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

Teaching my child, who is 7 years old, Psalm 23 and Psalm 91. Someone said that was extreme. I do not think it is, I feeI I should be teaching him even more,...

Proverbs 22:6

1 Vote September 04 2018 6 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by John Onsaki

Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?

What is the true meaning? Why would the psalmist say such a thing?

Psalms 137:9

2 Votes September 04 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Leslie Pon

How should a Christian view politics?

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There is only one form of government referenced in the Bible. That of a Kingdom...an absolute kingdom. Unless we understand Kingdom form of government we...

September 04 2018

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Is apostolic succession biblical?

September 04 2018

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

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

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Tim, ranks of spiritual beings goes against scripture in that one is less worthy than others in heaven. I don't know of a verse that delineates levels of...

September 04 2018

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What is topical preaching? Should a pastor preach topically?

September 04 2018

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Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?

September 04 2018

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

Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8)

I would say that the separate palace was viewed as due to her in recognition of her status (apart from being married to the king of Israel) as a person of...

September 04 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

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

If the question is referring to the mention in the cited verse of thrones, dominions, principalities, and authorities, my understanding is that these...

September 03 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

God made everything for God. That's hard to comprehend when considering dictators and mass murderers like Pol Pot, Stalin and Hitler.

1 Vote September 03 2018 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by His Disciple

Is the United States a Christian nation?

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I agree with the theological, moral, and philosophical premises contained in the response, especially that Pres. Trump is temporarily slowing down the...

September 03 2018

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

Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8)

Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8) 8 And the palace in which he was to live, set farther back, was similar ...

September 03 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?

September 03 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the United States a Christian nation?

There is no such thing as a "Christian " nation. However, God does judge nations corporately as well as individuals. As a nation, we used to believe...

September 03 2018 2 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is a Jesus freak?

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I guess I am a Jesus freak also. I believe what he said. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. Count me...

September 03 2018

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

What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)

These are the cords of Sheol (the place of the dead), which made David's life difficult and dangerous. This was just another way of saying as David told...

September 03 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

In my opinion, the original purpose of the spirit within humans (as indicated in the question) was to allow them to have unique communion and fellowship with...

September 03 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by pj edelman

How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?

As a Christian whose Christian husband recently died after 50+ years of marriage, I find I apparently have a slightly different perspective/opinion on death....

September 03 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Tim Darden , Retired from corporate America

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

I understand this passage to declare that Adam died spiritually and was cut off and separated from God. John also tells us that we must be born again referr...

1 Vote September 03 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is friendship evangelism?

September 03 2018

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

WAS PETER THE FIRST POPE? There is no evidence in the biblical scriptures to suggest or imply that Peter was head of the global Christian communion during...

September 03 2018 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?

September 03 2018

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What does the Bible say about tough love?

September 03 2018

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How can I overcome having a critical spirit?

September 03 2018

Answer by Dale Richardson

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

There isn’t any split there is only one whole. Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath...

September 03 2018 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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God deals differently with us now after Jesus went to the cross. We are no longer under the law but under grace. Jesus died for all our sins, and when we...

September 03 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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Amen brother. We are all sinners to a degree because there is none righteous. When we point the finger at some one else, we are pointing three back at our...

September 03 2018

Comment by Stephanie Smith

What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?

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Amen Cindy

September 03 2018

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

What is the difference between the Old Testament vs. New Testament?

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The Old Testament is God's statement of creation, and His choice of a Holy people to tell his story to all, and their history. All throughout, there is a...

September 03 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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We are not to judge others on doubtful things. Romans 14:4 Not everyone believes dancing is a sin, and we can not add to what God has already said. Some do...

September 03 2018

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

What is a Christian life coach, and is the concept biblical?

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Be strong in the Lord and in the power of your christian life coach...NOT... in the power of His might (Eph 6:10). I agree with you. A coach is a good idea...

September 03 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

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

In my opinion, there was nothing sexual about Abishag watching after king David. She was more than likely a servant of the household. The scriptures make it...

September 03 2018 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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John, I just noticed your latest posting - sorry for the delay in answering your comment. There are no incidents recorded in the Bible where the dead...

September 02 2018

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

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

My understanding is that the Septuagint (LXX) Greek translation of the Old Testament indicates in 1 Kings 1:4 that one of the purposes of keeping the king...

September 02 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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Part 2. When Paul says that this mortal body will "be swallowed up by life?" (2 Cor 5:4) The moment we die? No at all - Paul tells (1 Cor 15:52-54) that our...

September 02 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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Part 1. This text is often used to demonstrate man’s immortality - although the Bible clearly says that God alone is immortal (1 Tim 6:16). Is Paul really...

September 02 2018

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

Why did Barzillai forego the king’s favor? (2 Samuel 19:34–37)

David wanted to reward Barzillai by caring for him at his palace in Jerusalem. Not only did David want to express his thanks, but by having so important a...

September 01 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2) 1 Now King David was old, advanced in age; and they covered him with clothes, but he could not keep ...

1 Vote September 01 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sabrena Brantley

What is a Christian couple allowed to do in sex?

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This question is a touchy one. Most people will post opinions or their preferences. I'll give mine: If agreeable between husband and wife ok, but I just...

September 01 2018

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

What is God like?

The best way to discover God is to find Jesus. In Hebrews 1:3 the bible says "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his...

September 01 2018 5 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Arlene Smith

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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It actually does say in 2Corinthians 5:6-8 that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. So that does indicate that as Christians We go to...

September 01 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

When we are born into this world it is by water. Our mothers water breaks and we are born physically, but are dead spiritually. When we trust Jesus as our...

September 01 2018 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up