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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
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  4. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  5. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?

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Also Aurel, You talk as if everyone who drinks strong drink becomes addicted to it, and that's not the case. I don't want you to imagine that I'm advocating...

August 11 2018

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

Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?

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Aurel you missed my meaning altogether. First: you don't know when tobacco, cocoa leaves or anything else you can name, came into existence. Scripture...

August 11 2018

Answer by Thomas Perkins

What are the attributes of God?

Exodus 34:6 The Lord, the Lord, A God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, Keeping steadfast love for the...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?

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Very Good Mister Tinsley. We are under the new covenant of grace, not law. The law was given to show us we are sinners to bring us to Christ for salvation by...

August 11 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Has the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with?

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I believe the KJV is still the best we have. It has been rewritten by men who may or may not have been led by the Holy Spirit to write later versions....

August 11 2018

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How can I stop having negative thoughts? How can I overcome negative thinking?

August 11 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?

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Danny, Jesus was not a winebibber. The Pharisees accused Him of that and also being a sinner (1 Peter 2:22) and having a demon (John 7:20; 8:48). If you...

August 11 2018

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

Why doesn't God heal everyone?

I have worked in medical research over 40 years trying to understand the many causes of various human diseases. Here are some of my conclusions: 1. Christ...

August 11 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Martin Lopez , 5 year marine vet with brain damage

Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)

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I humbly think without going into so many reasons why our heavenly Father rightfully thought so, was it was God's sacred earthly womb (since He had decided...

August 11 2018

Comment by Bobbie Moody

Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Devils believe and tremble. James 2:19

August 11 2018

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

How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?

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I love your answer, it makes the most reasonable thinking about the book of Job. I appreciate you taking the time to write in. Be Blessed Lena

August 11 2018

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

Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?

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Aurel, Imagine God, our Lord, giving man the knowledge of how to use corn, grapes, and any kind of fruit to make alcohol. Imagine God creating tobacco and...

August 11 2018

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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

August 10 2018

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Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)

August 10 2018

Comment by Steve Schneider , Deacon in The Lord's Church

When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?

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Mr. Robertson, I have struggled with personal events in my life that have shaken my faith. To the point where I searched the scriptures in an attempt to feel...

August 10 2018

Answer by Melanie Spindler , Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth

What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?

First let's clarify the context in which equality is spoken about in Scripture. Scripture never refers to equality defined by ability, talents, gifts,...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Aquarian gospel?

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There is only one gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third...

August 10 2018

Answer by D. Michael Paxton , IT at Moody Publishers, MDiv Student at Moody Theo. Seminary

Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?

A sound principle of Bible study, also called "exegesis", is that "Scripture interprets Scripture". With this in mind, what does the Bible say elsewhere...

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Comment by Bobbie Moody

Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Cornelius needed to be baptized with the Holy Spirit to prove to Peter that Gentiles were acceptable to God also.

August 10 2018

Comment by Mabel Kane

Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?

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Thanks everyone for their explanations and opinions. If God's word is so difficult and complicated to understand, how will the simple and unlearned learn...

August 10 2018

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

Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?

As described in Genesis 5:13-21, the ark that God directed Noah to build (not to be confused with the ark of the covenant that God directed Moses to...

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Did the Bible copy the Flood account from other myths and legends?

August 10 2018

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Did the Bible copy the Flood account from other myths and legends?

August 10 2018

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

Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)

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I agree with you on many valid points that you have made! I just have an issue with the placement of the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle. It was placed...

August 10 2018

Answer by Bill Helbig

Does the Scripture address how a parent should treat an estranged child and his children concerning inheritance?

Obviously the prodigal son comes to mind. We are estranged from our son going on 6 years. If he were to come back to us, we would of course forgive him. But...

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Comment by Mary Hart

Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)

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I very much enjoy reading your writings Tim. Thank you for your continued contributions.

August 10 2018

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

Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?

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No, Mr Matthews, the allies in WW1 would not have been justified if they had "took it upon themselves" to completely eradicate the Germans for the purpose of...

August 10 2018

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

Why doesn't God heal everyone?

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I agree with your point that spiritual healing is the best healing, and we have that. But, God still heals people miraculously today. The bible tells of the...

August 10 2018

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , Post graduate and pastor

Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?

In my opinion, Christians who are born again would despise to interfere with their body. They realize their body has been purchased with a price and it is...

August 10 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

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Amen Jennifer. Great research and discourse.

August 10 2018

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

Why did God destroy the earth in Noah's day if there is still evil today?

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Very good observation Emo. I've never considered that. Good food for thought.

August 10 2018

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

Why doesn't God heal everyone?

“Even though you make many prayers, I am not listening,” Jehovah once told the Israelites. Pointing out the reason, he continued: “With bloodshed your very...

August 09 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?

For us to understand the book of Job, we must be careful not to believe everything that Job’s friends told him. Their advice is a mixture of truth and lies....

August 09 2018 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by kuflom kubrom

What does it mean to surrender to God?

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Amen

August 09 2018

Comment by Doreen McCaugherty

What is the power of prayer?

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Prayer is seeking the presence of God. As His child you are welcome in ways that He will show and guide you. He will give you the words to pray back to Him....

August 09 2018

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

What should we learn from the life of Jonah?

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Does anyone else see the wonderful GRACE of God in this book? Also am I seeing the second coming, or the willing patience God is offering to all. Chapter...

August 09 2018

Answer by Ryan Nichols

Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?

The reason Paul wasn’t allowed to go to Asia is because Peter was the apostle of the gentiles and God was preparing Peter for that specific ministry. God’s...

August 09 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?

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Becoming a disciple of Christ does not save us, and salvation is not by works. Salvation is by faith alone without works because it is a free gift. If we had...

August 09 2018

Answer by Tony Fosu

What was the significance of the horns of the altar?

Taking hold of the Horn on the Altar meant appealing through the sacrifice. The horn is symbolic of the death of the object of sacrifice; the ram that had...

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

Did God give Solomon the word of wisdom or just wisdom?

If I am interpreting the question correctly, I would say that God did not just give Solomon the ability to speak or write words of wisdom (as recorded in the...

August 09 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Will the sun really be turned to darkness and the moon to blood?

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Amen, we are to trust and believe...By Faith and faith alone. He said it, I believe it.

August 09 2018

Question by Anonymous
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What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?

Galatians 3:28

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What are 'the Stations of the Cross'?

August 09 2018

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What does the Bible say about selfishness?

August 09 2018

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Why did Jesus weep?

August 09 2018

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What is the meaning of the "least in the kingdom" in Matthew 11:11?

August 09 2018