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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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Comment by Oakleigh Oswin , Unemployed, Orthodox roman catholic,My dad left when I was 2

What can I do to positively influence my adult daughter, who has no interest in God, to become a Christian?

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I believe that the only way to convert your daughter to christianity is to keep trying. If your daughter doesn't want to become christian, that is her own...

May 22 2018

Answer by Oakleigh Oswin , Unemployed, Orthodox roman catholic,My dad left when I was 2

What does the Bible say about feeding the hungry?

I believe that in order to be fully christian, you must follow the bible and Jesus teachings. This includes feeding the hungry. Feeding the hungry can mean a...

May 22 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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Kel, Rachel’s body was buried in a grave (qeburah) - not in ‘Sheol, Hades or Hell’. Genesis 35:20 NASB ‘Jacob set up a pillar over her grave (qeburah), i.e....

May 22 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

When God destroys the earth will he start over?

In the last day, God will totally redesign this earth (Isaiah 24:1) - He is making everything new (Rev 21:5). The Bible tells that God will cleanse with fire...

May 22 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why does God let so much hate and murder go on when he commands us to love and be kind? Why does he not put his foot down and stop all these hateful and abusive people from continuing what they do?

The Bible tells that evil started in heaven when Lucifer became Satan (God’s adversary) and led a third of angels into rebellion (Rev 12:7-9). Satan also led...

May 22 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the New Century Version (NCV)?

May 22 2018

Comment by Anna Thornton

How can I stop judging others?

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I see what you mean, thank you!

May 22 2018

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

What is the gospel of Judas?

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Amen, Lena. I too find wisdom from the other "gospels" that increases my understanding of Jesus. To lump the "Judas" letter with the others is a mistake.

May 22 2018

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

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

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If, in the future, we do discover other intelligent life forms on other planets, be they hostile or friendly, will that negate the assertions in Scripture? I...

May 22 2018

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

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

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Stuart, it is one thing to believe in Scripture and say that mankind on Earth is the only intelligent being in the universe. It is wholly another to believe...

May 22 2018

Comment by Kelly Johnson , Freelance Writer

Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?

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Kaila Ramesh, I'm with you 100%. A lot of things changed in the Bible, including what is or is not clean to eat. I believe we are not to kill or commit...

May 22 2018

Comment by kel gens

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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According to Psalms 6:5, the body does descend to Sheol, As you claim, the soul descended to Sheol. What does Psalms 6:5 say? For there is no mention of You...

May 22 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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Not always. Romans 4:5 But the one that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Our works good or...

May 22 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?

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Col 4:10 - Mark is identified as a cousin of Barnabas. It's a real contrivance to come up with Joseph being married before with children. What happened to...

May 22 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the Gift of God, NOT OF WORKS, lest any man should boast. Romans...

May 22 2018

Answer by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Is it true that when you are born into a Catholic church you are automatically saved?

The often-misinterpreted book of Ezekiel, that many use to try and justify "soul sleep," Chapter 18 says it all. It speaks of your salvation being your own....

May 22 2018 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Olusegun Afolabi

How do we differentiate between our needs and wants before God?

NEEDS AND WANTS, are two aspects of human activities that express our requirement for life. Needs are the essentials, while wants are more general, and could...

May 22 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why does God desire mercy and acknowledgement of Him instead of sacrifice?

May 21 2018

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Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?

May 21 2018

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When did Jews stop doing animal sacrifices and why?

May 21 2018

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

What if a person cannot read or is illiterate? Are they expected to learn the Bible to use as armor and learn about God?

For the first fifteen hundred years of the Christian era (prior to the invention of the printing press), the primary means of dissemination of the gospel was...

May 21 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How do we differentiate between our needs and wants before God?

I would say that it is not necessarily up to us to make that distinction. Instead, we are to bring ALL our requests -- things that we (from our limited...

May 21 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When God destroys the earth will he start over?

I would say that the new heaven and the new earth mentioned in the passage from Revelation cited in the question will not be like the old heaven and earth....

May 21 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can I stop judging others?

I have found that the most effective means of avoiding judgment of others is to shift my focus away from other people, and toward Christ and my relationship...

May 21 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Darden , Retired from corporate America

What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32?

The children of Israel had seen many signs and wonders performed by God including the twelve plagues upon Egypt, walking through the Red Sea on dry ground,...

May 21 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Does the Bible support the SDA belief of investigative judgement?

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If I may, I'm quoting from John MacArthur's NKJV Study Bible: "These are 2,300 evenings-mornings, with no "and" in between, which refers to 2,300 total units...

May 21 2018

Comment by Jerry Tate

Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?

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Per your own words, “not necessarily fermented or intoxicating” is not a very convincing argument for “grape juice”. Suggest prayfully considering the...

May 21 2018

Question by Paula Henry

When God destroys the earth will he start over?

Revelation 21:1

1 Vote May 21 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anna Thornton

How can I stop judging others?

Matthew 7:1

3 Votes May 21 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anna Thornton

Why does God let so much hate and murder go on when he commands us to love and be kind? Why does he not put his foot down and stop all these hateful and abusive people from continuing what they do?

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Thank you, I understand no. I myself have been saved and I pray all the time for other people that are troubled. Our world is beautiful. It’s amazing simply...

May 21 2018

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

Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?

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Jennifer I will respond only to one point you offered, and that is that we "are not to stop caring about what Christ wants and pursue sin...". I don't...

May 21 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about holiness? What does it mean to be holy?

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Salvation is a lifetime journey composed of three chapters: Justification: we are saved from the penalty of sin and made righteous (Rom 3:22) - declared...

May 21 2018

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

What does Jesus mean when he says, "But wisdom is justified by her children"?

Jesus made this remark in reference to his opponents among the members of the Jewish religious establishment, and their inconsistent beliefs and teachings...

May 21 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about doubt?

May 21 2018

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What is the book of Isaiah?

May 20 2018

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

Is it wrong to be frustrated with God?

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I'm like you James, people get under my skin. God saved me after I spent years not being thankful for all He did for me. I could never be angry with Him. My...

May 20 2018

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

Why does God let so much hate and murder go on when he commands us to love and be kind? Why does he not put his foot down and stop all these hateful and abusive people from continuing what they do?

The late C. S. Lewis, a Christian commentator whom I highly respect, discussed this subject in his excellent book, Mere Christianity, which is fully viewable...

May 20 2018 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Benjamin Dahoo

Is it God's will when a small child dies?

If we understand the concept of God's perfect will (this is what He wants) and His permissive will (this is not what he wants but He allows it), we will...

May 20 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?

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Mr Houdmann, your answer is spot on about a person getting as far away as he or she can from an abusive relationship. However, I take issue, as I always do,...

May 20 2018

Comment by Susan Green

I am a parent; how can I let go of my adult children?

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Thank you for the article.

May 20 2018

Question by Lilybrian Obogro , Student

How do we differentiate between our needs and wants before God?

How do we differentiate our needs and wants before God? Matthew 7:7 says, "Ask, z and it will be given to you; a seek, and you will find; b knock, and it wil...

Matthew 7:7

May 20 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anna Thornton

Why should we serve in the church?

1. Serving in a church makes us feel better and helps us be closer to God; 2. It shows God our faith instead of just saying, "I’m a Christian." God wants us...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about tough love?

May 20 2018

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

What does God say about using healing rocks to bless a person's house, or bless a person to keep demons away?

From my limited knowledge of healing rocks, they are a "New Age" concept that are purported to have special powers with respect to averting evil, or healing...

May 20 2018 Follow Vote Up