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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 Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian's hope?

Hope is found all through scripture. All of the promises of God are to us who believe on Jesus as the only way of salvation by grace. First Corinthians...

August 29 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Evan Doan

What does "divers places" or "various places" mean in Matthew 24:7?

Something fascinating to take note of is that William Tyndale, who translated the NT directly from Greek instead of the Latin Vulgate in the early 1500’s,...

August 29 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What are some examples about money becoming your master and you start serving it?

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Grant, I appreciate your thoughtful comment yet, a few remarks are needed. A church can set aside any day - but can they cannot make it Holy to the Lord. God...

August 29 2018

Comment by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

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

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Yes, yes, yes! Even today, if you are brought up in the Jewish community, you are expected to know your family history back to Father Abraham. If you can not...

August 29 2018

Question by larry price

Why were the gentile believers in Acts 15 given these simple rules instead of requiring them to obey the laws of Moses?

Explain what it means that gentiles are only bound to not have idols, not fornicate, not eat of strangled meats, and not eat blood. Are these all gentiles ha...

Acts 15:28 - 29

August 29 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why at times did Jesus call the disciples brothers and at other times he called the disciples children?

I would say that, when Jesus spoke of His disciples as His brothers (in passages such as Matthew 12:46-50, or Matthew 28:10, for example), He was either...

August 29 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kilian Kean , Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)

What does the Bible say about dating / courting?

God is the ultimate match maker. Jehovah-Jireh, God will provide. A believer must be the person God wants them to be in order for God to present the mate...

August 29 2018 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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August 29 2018

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

What are some examples about money becoming your master and you start serving it?

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Hi Aurel, I mention the word “Sunday” in my answer because Greg has told us that the local body of Christian believers (his church) meets on Sunday. Their...

August 29 2018

Answer by Rich Hazeltine

Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?

One must consider that Paul was speaking to Timothy about the Hebrew scriptures. I don't think Paul himself would assign such authority to his own writing in...

August 29 2018 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about coping/dealing with a terminal illness?

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There is an old hymn, Just when I need Him most. I have had two experiences with what could have been death. In both cases I knew it was ultimately Gods will...

August 29 2018

Comment by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

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

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I certainly believe and see exactly where you are coming from my brother. What then do we do with the scripture that states, "We shall be know as we were...

August 29 2018

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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

August 29 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What are some examples about money becoming your master and you start serving it?

Comment:
Grant, regarding suggestion #2; can you please explain the reason why any Christian should keep Sunday holy? The Bible Sabbath (Shabbat) is Saturday, the...

August 28 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about empathy?

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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That does not save anybody, but if you are saved and know without a doubt you are going to heaven by what...

August 28 2018

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?"

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Looking through the very complex and deep answers, I'm reminded that the way of Jesus is simple. It will appeal to children, low intelligence, and the...

August 28 2018

Comment by Richard Wilkinson

Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?

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My question then would be, should we continue to use John 7:53-8:11 since this seems to be a later scribal addition?

August 28 2018

Comment by Doreen McCaugherty

After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?

Comment:
Wow, so many rules and regulations. Religion did just that and in relationship because of faith I have this wonderful access to Jesus. In acceptance of His...

August 28 2018

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?

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James kraft, thanks for your comment. I am edified by the teachings. It is true that we cannot attain sinless perfection on earth because of our fallen...

August 28 2018

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

How to avoid being used by others while maintaining love?

Jesus came to serve others. His service delivered God's love to them. Jesus also came to deliver his message about the kingdom of God. He told them what the...

August 28 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Robert Ross

Why worship a calf? (Deuteronomy 9:16)

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The question seems to place some emphasis on the Idol being a "calf", and I wonder if that (the calf ) is really relevant. It must be noted that ANY idol,...

August 28 2018

Comment by Lin Taft

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

Comment:
Awesome response Pastor/Teacher Kimosop. This is right along with my thoughts and you referenced most of the scriptures I thought of. Thank you too for 1...

August 28 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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A pastor I frequently listen to has this to say to people who accuse Christians of being hypocrites: "Well, come to church this Sunday! There's always room...

August 28 2018

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

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

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If you study your family through historical documents you might find spellings change, that was because most people spoke their names and never wrote them...

August 28 2018

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

What are some examples about money becoming your master and you start serving it?

Trying to answer your question, using the two examples, is like the Pharisees writing volumes of books to identify every violation of the Mosaic law, and...

August 28 2018 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Biblically accurate?

August 27 2018

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Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?

August 27 2018

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What is a Gentile?

August 27 2018

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

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

In my view, the following name changes: Abram to Abraham, Jacob to Israel, Simon to Peter and Saul to Paul; were all public declarations by God that this...

August 27 2018 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?

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In my opinion it is unwise to speculate as evidenced in S. Michael's response. Noah was chosen by God and this is his story. Accept what is written and move...

August 27 2018

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What is the difference between a sect and a cult?

August 27 2018

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

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

In my opinion, Paul was warning Timothy in this passage (1 Timothy 1:4) not to allow the Christians to whom he was ministering to become caught up in...

August 27 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What nationality were Adam and Eve?

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Thank you Mr Johnson for that very reasonable response. Where there is no nation there can be no nationality. We have absolutely no idea where the Garden of...

August 27 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Was the Apostle Paul actually a false prophet?

It is important that we see Paul was chosen by God to be a preacher to the Gentiles. But also to the Greeks. Romans 1:16. He also preached the gospel of all...

August 27 2018 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does God tempt us to sin?

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Isaiah 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil; I the lord do all these things. God is the author of evil by his very...

August 27 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?

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When we trust Jesus as our savior, we are declared perfectly righteous in the Spirit. The new birth is spiritual, not physical. When we believe the gospel,...

August 27 2018

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

What does "divers places" or "various places" mean in Matthew 24:7?

I would say that the apostles would have interpreted Jesus' words as applying to the known world at that time, but (in my opinion) Jesus (as God) could also...

August 26 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

In my view Moses was not being punished at all. God simply decided to end Moses’ ministry as a servant and prophet of God. But why did God do that? I believe...

August 26 2018 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What are some examples about money becoming your master and you start serving it?

We live in a materialistic world that encourages spending. We are assaulted daily by commercials trying to convince us that no matter how much we have, we...

August 26 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gene Coleman

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

Comment:
Kel gens, you correctly state God will judge, which means of course I and you are not to judge because His ways are not limited to what we approve of or...

August 25 2018

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

Who / what were the Nephilim?

WHO OR WHAT WAS NEPHILIM, Genesis 6: Nephilim is derived from the root “fall” meaning either “the fallen ones” or ones who fallen (violently) upon others”...

August 25 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

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

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Kel, if adultery is an unpardonable sin then Jesus would not have forgiven the woman caught in the very act of adultery (John 8:1-11 NASB). As for Mark...

August 25 2018

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

How can I learn to hate my own sin?

Why do you want to hate your sin? Why not, instead, learn to love the Lord, your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Learn to love all the...

August 25 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Max Kirk

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

Moshe had already been instructed to strike the rock once, previously when Israel first entered the wilderness. Here at the end of the 40 year wilderness...

August 25 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

August 25 2018