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

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

Perhaps because God (in His eternal omniscience) would have known that, even though the Flood would not eradicate sin from the earth (since Noah -- although...

June 04 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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When God destroys the earth will he start over?

June 04 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

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What do we have to do to go to hell? Nothing. John 3:18 He that believeth on Him is not condemned, but He that believeth not, is condemned already because he...

June 04 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

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A person is saved when they believe the gospel. If we know all our sins are paid for, we know we will go to heaven. We know we have passed from death unto...

June 04 2018

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

Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation?

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God didn't reincarnate Elijah in the person of John the Baptist. There's no reason for God to do such a thing. It was only a figure of speech, a metaphorical...

June 04 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

Can God lie?

Our Heavenly Father as well as his only begotten son Jesus and the Holy Spirit can not lie to us because they are holy. To be holy they can not sin in...

June 04 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation?

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"All men die once" isn't a "general rule" nor a "universal principle." All men die once is a true statement, because all men do die at least once. Enoch and...

June 04 2018

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

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THEN I looked, and behold, the Lamb stood on Mount Zion, and with Him 144,000 [men] who had His name and His Father’s name inscribed on their foreheads. And...

June 03 2018

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

You cannot have "death bed salvation" because the Scripture says you must hear, believe, confess that Jesus is the Son of God, repent and be baptized to be...

June 03 2018 4 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?

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Free grace is based on Romans 11:6 Salvation is all grace, not works, if it was by works, it is no longer grace, and if by grace, it is no more works. No one...

June 03 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?

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We do not repent of sin to save ourselves. We believe Jesus died for all our sins and we are saved by what He did and not by what we do. Romans 11:6 It is...

June 03 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?

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The problem is, that if we are saved by grace, we can live how ever we want to and sin all we want and still go to heaven. That is absolutely true. We can...

June 03 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?

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Free grace is based on Romans 11:6 It is all grace, not works, if it was by works, then it is no longer grace, and if by grace, it is no more works....

June 03 2018

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about abortion?

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June 03 2018

Comment by Charles Reynolds

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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As a Christian it is trite that one loves the Lord. It follows that all one’s faith is placed in his LOVING hands. We have been given the worlds most...

June 03 2018

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June 03 2018

Answer by Lahoud Lahoud

Why does God seem to care so much about sexual behavior?

A husband and wife relationship is after that of God Himself and His church. Him being one with us in an intimate and pure spiritual relationship is...

June 03 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

Where was God on September 11, 2001?

Comment:
That is AWESOME! I was tearing up for joy when I read this. It is AWFUL to think that relatives / friends are not saved and are on their way to a horrible...

June 03 2018

Comment by Aspirer Johnson

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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You wrote: "A woman cannot be pastor over her husband" and "A wife could be a pastor alongside her husband, but he must have the higher authority." But what...

June 03 2018

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the different names for the Israelites, and what do they mean?

The Jewish people are referred to by many different names in the Bible. They are called Israelites, Jews, Hebrews, children of Abraham, Daughter Zion, God's...

June 02 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

What kinds of worthless things did the psalmist want to avoid?

As indicated on the biblehub.com website (http://biblehub.com/hebrew/7723), the Hebrew word translated as "worthless things" in the verse from the psalm is...

June 02 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

In what way did the priests put God’s name on the Israelites?

As I read the passage referenced in the question (specifically, Numbers 6:27), the priests (Aaron and his sons/descendants) put God's name on the Israelites...

June 02 2018 Follow Vote Up

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What is the Acts 29 Network?

June 02 2018

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

Does God use frustrations in life to awaken and/or punish us?

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Jesus never punished a believer or a sinner with trials and frustrations in their lives. In James 1:2-4, it never says that the trials are caused by God. He...

June 02 2018

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

In what way did the priests put God’s name on the Israelites?

Especially 6:27 -- 27 And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.

Numbers 6:23 - 27

June 02 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by ken egan

Should a Christian exercise? Is exercise something Christians should be focused on?

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These are great exercises for healthy Christian life, Squatting down then knees on the floor........... to pray. Bending..................... over backwards...

June 02 2018

Answer by tonya pitt

I am a Christian in debt. What should I do?

In my opinion, you would have to start applying the basic principles of paying your tithes and offering to your church (Malachi 3:8-12). After which you...

June 02 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Olusegun Afolabi

How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say?

DISCIPLINE OF CHILDREN; Matthew 18:10, "“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face...

June 02 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rich Hazeltine

When God destroys the earth will he start over?

If you read this as metaphor or poetic writing, not literal, the "new heaven and new earth" is the kingdom of God on earth. Where his will is done as it is...

June 02 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child?

What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child? The scripture has much to say about rebellion for scriptural reference, word search rebellion,...

June 02 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by jerry brownlee

Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time?

Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time? To answer your question, they were! In fact He created all souls at the same time. The male body was...

June 02 2018 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can I discover my purpose in life?

First and foremost, I would say that the purpose of any Christian's life (wherever they might be and whatever they might be doing) is to witness to the...

June 02 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it wrong to feel someone is disturbing me by praying out loudly, for example at 4am?

Speaking just for myself, I would need some additional information to adequately address this question, such as: What is the relationship (for example,...

June 02 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

What is the meaning and purpose of saying grace before a meal?

I think this is a good question because 'saying grace' is something that a lot of us do automatically at every meal and pretty soon something automatic can...

June 02 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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June 01 2018

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June 01 2018

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

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

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Good answer, Jay! A vote up I give you! --ANDY--

June 01 2018

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

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

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Great answer, James! A vote up and a Kudos I give you! --Andy--

June 01 2018

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June 01 2018

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June 01 2018

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June 01 2018

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

If a man is married to a female pastor, will sitting in the congregation while she teaches count as her having authority over him?

I would say that it would. (I personally agree with the position stated on the GotQuestions.org website (https://www.gotquestions.org/women-pastors.html)...

June 01 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

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

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Jason, I understand what you're saying, and I agree with your point. But the question seemed to be specifically addressing only the stones that were taken up...

June 01 2018

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

Why is there so much animal sacrifce in the Old Testament and how do we relate that message to our lives today?

Although (as indicated by 1 Samuel 15:22) sacrifices by themselves are not a preferable substitute for obedience to God in His eyes, it was precisely because...

June 01 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Francis Alao , Ordained Bishop & District Overseer Church of God Scotland

What does it mean to be a fruitful Christian?

How can we bear good fruit as a believer? Trees are distinguished by the fruits they bear. For a tree to bear fruit it stretches its root deeper into the...

June 01 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up