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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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What are the Ten Commandments?

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What does it mean "Elijah must come first and restore all things" in Matthew 17:11?

August 25 2018

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

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What does Mark 3:28-30 mean to you? When a marriage takes place, a covenant has been made between male, female and God. The Holy Spirit sanctifies the...

August 25 2018

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

Is being holy even possible, since only God is holy?

I think we need to clarify some things regarding this statement in the question: "only God is holy." The word "holy" is first used by God to tell Moses the...

August 25 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

In what way was the land flowing with milk and honey? (Deuteronomy 26:9)

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The term "flowing with milk and honey" is an expression, an adage. The bible is replete with expressions, adages and axioms. You don't have to travel very...

August 25 2018

Answer by Ovie Omeleh

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

My opinion to the question and answers is that we have to look at the story from God's point of view. All these events are means of God communicating His...

August 25 2018 2 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why worship a calf? (Deuteronomy 9:16)

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I agree Tim. People tend to imitate people. Never mind that what is being done makes no sense, people will do what we see others doing, even to the point of...

August 25 2018

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What does it mean in Jude 1:20 to be "praying in the Holy Ghost"?

August 24 2018

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How should a Christian view socialism?

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Perhaps this is the wrong question. What you or I do with our resources is more important than the system in common use. The new testament believers seemed...

August 24 2018

Answer by Rich Hazeltine

How should a Christian view hand based biometrics? Could it be the prologue to the mark of the beast?

Many believers understand that the mark of the beast was a reference to the Roman requirement for trade and part of the oppressive rule the Jews were under....

August 24 2018 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rich Hazeltine

Is Jesus saying we have to pay tithe in Matthew 23:23?

You can easily research new testament tithing on the web. Paul had many opportunities to teach the church to tithe. I believe he purposely avoided this...

August 24 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to judge impartially?

Matthew 7:1-6 says a lot. Romans 14. and Colossians 2:20-23 We are all sinners to a degree, because no one is righteous in the flesh. Only in the Spirit. So...

August 24 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about cannibalism? Is there cannibalism in the Bible?

August 24 2018

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

How should a Christian view hand based biometrics? Could it be the prologue to the mark of the beast?

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The question is talking about using a handprint for identification. It is not about changing or modifying a body part.

August 24 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it true when you are sick you are under a curse?

I believe what Tim said for the most part. But, there is always a but. First Corinthians 11:27-34 Many of the Corinthian believers were living in fornication...

August 24 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the key to witnessing to Muslims?

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Witnessing to anyone of a different faith is not successful if you point out what is wrong with their beliefs. One needs to point out what is right with...

August 24 2018

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

Why does this passage referring to Adam and Eve talk about leaving a father and mother if Adam and Eve were the first people on earth?

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Most biblical scholars agree that Moses did not write the Pentateuch. For Genesis, in particular, it is apparent that at least three writers penned this book...

August 24 2018

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

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

Moses was denied the opportunity to step foot in the land God promised to give to Abraham's descendents because he didn't glorify God when he struck the rock...

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

Why do Christians practice the indoctrination of children?

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Indoctrination has a very negative connotation. I prefer to look at the situation as education. In the purest sense of the word, it is indoctrination to only...

August 24 2018

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

How can Christians be sensitive to Muslim/Islamic culture?

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Brother Quinn I agree with you. This "caution" that is being preached here is just another way of showing spiritual arrogance for being "chosen" by God to...

August 24 2018

Comment by Jeannette Shields , Mom of three

How should a Christian view hand based biometrics? Could it be the prologue to the mark of the beast?

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So, are you saying it is permissible (to "wear" it) as long as it is not clearly defined as a symbol to show our allegiance to someone other than God? Thank...

August 24 2018

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What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?

August 24 2018

Comment by Ron Maurizio

How to avoid being used by others while maintaining love?

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Just be straight up and tell the person you don't like to be used.

August 24 2018

Comment by Doreen McCaugherty

What is a Bible church?

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Wow, so many folks with so many answers. Christ, in His wisdom gave His believers The Holy Spirit. We are born anew into a relationship with our Saviour. A...

August 24 2018

Comment by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

What is the outer darkness in Matthew 22:13?

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In my opinion, the author is in error. Hell, Sheol, the Pit, all describe what God created for Lucifer and his rebel angels. It was never designed for Man....

August 24 2018

Answer by Paul Stewart

How should a Christian view hand based biometrics? Could it be the prologue to the mark of the beast?

IMHO, I would not receive this body modification. It would go against my conscience and my understanding of the Word. I would pray and if you feel uneasy do...

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Are the ideas of Jesus and Christianity borrowed from Mithra and Zoroastrianism?

August 23 2018

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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

August 23 2018

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?

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It Will Be Worth It All Sometimes the day seems long, Our trials hard to bear. Were tempted to complain, to murmur and despair. But Christ will soon appear...

August 23 2018

Comment by sarah lisinski

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

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I too, was wondering where they were today... I'd like to see one. Hold it, ya know?

August 23 2018

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, the Bible never says adultery is an unpardonable sin, therefore God will forgive adultery just as He will forgive homosexuality, fornication, stealing...

August 23 2018

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

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The true problem has been known for some years now via prior world wide investigations of church abuse. The devastating Pennsylvania grand jury report is...

August 23 2018

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Why did God allow incest in the Bible?

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When Adam and Eve were created by God they were mutation free. Mutations or changes to DNA occurred after they were cast out of Eden. So what were the...

August 23 2018

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Are children punished for the sins of their parents?

August 22 2018

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

Was Jonah spiritually transported to Nineveh or did he walk?

I see no indication in Scripture that any supernatural means were used (or that any would have been necessary) to transport Jonah to Nineveh (which I...

August 22 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Was Jonah spiritually transported to Nineveh or did he walk?

This was a great distance to travel over land.

Jonah 3:3

August 22 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

WHAT ARE THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and...

August 22 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Charles Crabtree

What were Paul's intentions in Philemon where he claims authority to command another brother what to do, claims to have begotten Onesimus, says he is willing to die for Onesimus' sin, and says he owns Philemon's soul?

Is Paul using symbolism or hyperbole here? Or does he really mean these things? What is his purpose in saying these things?

Philemon 1:1 - 25

August 22 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

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JD as I just re-read your post it occurs to me that Peter's writing was most likely yo a church which would make it quite appropriate to address the letter...

August 22 2018

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

What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?

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Nathan, Could you help me understand how 1 Cor 11:20-22, and 30, demonstrate they were not a part of the 144k? It seems to warn against eating and drinking...

August 22 2018

Comment by Mark Deduke

How accurate is the MSG translation?

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Well for one thing those words that he uses to describe Psalm 23, definitely fall under the category of adding and subtracting words from God’s word. In this...

August 22 2018

Comment by kel gens

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

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Good question, only God knows and can answer that. After adultery, is the sinner really repentant and forgiven, did he/her really have a life changing...

August 22 2018

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Should Christians go to nightclubs? Is clubbing a sin?

August 21 2018