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  1. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  2. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  5. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  6. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  7. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  8. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  9. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  10. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19


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Comment by Jamie Brown

Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?

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We as born again Christians should know the difference between a sin that we commit and a sin we invite into the very fabric of our daily lives, committing...

December 30 2017

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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James, the Bible says, even demons believe. Salvation is not something we are given because we believe and then posess. It is something Christ possess and...

December 30 2017

Comment by Susan Jeavons

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

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Thank you Michael. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.~ Proverbs 2:6 Susan

December 30 2017

Comment by Jamie Brown

Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?

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Danny, I will try to address each question as it is asked in your hypothetical situation and to the best of my knowledge. First, you should know I am 48...

December 30 2017

Answer by Gene Coleman

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

Those who died before Jesus were saved because they believed He would come. Those who died after Jesus came are saved because they believed He did come....

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?

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In Eph 2:8, the process of salvation by grace and through faith is the gift. Faith is in the feminine and the gift is in the neuter....

December 30 2017

Comment by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?

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It’s not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart (Mark 7:15 NLT)

December 30 2017

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

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

The fathers in the Hebrew text did believe in Yeshua. God ‘spoke’ to the fathers directly, through messengers or through prophets (Heb 1:1). This is how He...

December 30 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

I believe that the Old Testament saints were taken to a place called Paradise. The sinners were taken to death. If you will recall, Jesus gave the best...

December 30 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?

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Mr Brown, consider my hypothetical story: A man your age comes out of a supermarket and there's a lady with the hood of her car raised with a problem with...

December 30 2017

Answer by Maria Acevedo

I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?

Having sex without being married is considered fornication, that is a sin. We are to be married so when the desire becomes overwhelming, our spouse is...

December 30 2017 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Clyde Crayton

What are the Christian themes in "The Lord of the Rings"?

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S. Hodumann C.S. Lewis did not write "Lord of the Rings" My understanding Lord of the Rings has no Christian reference. I think you may have mixed the two.

December 30 2017

Comment by Edwin Danny Reaid

Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?

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History has a tendency to repeat itself unless we are aware. Is God “Sovereign”? Well, If one believes, Of God, his absolute right to do all things according...

December 30 2017

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

How do I tell a brother who confessed to me whom I have rejected that I am in a courtship with another brother who is also serving in the same church?

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This was almost 4 years ago, it popped up like it was today. How are things now? How did God work it out for His Glory?

December 30 2017

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

I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?

First allow me to offer comfort for your personal loss. I do not know the circumstances of their passing, but I know it's always painful to lose someone you...

December 30 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?

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Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful; He can not deny Himself. When we trust Jesus as our savior, we are sealed with the Holy...

December 30 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Did the writers of the New Testament regard their writings as Scripture?

It is difficult to say whether they considered their writings to be scripture or not. Furthermore, they were not as dogmatic about what is or is not...

December 30 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

As noted by Paul in Romans 4, those who lived before the time of Christ were justified (declared or counted as righteous by God) on the basis of their faith...

December 30 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the twelve tribes of Israel?

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As I read Mr. Houdmann's response, I think that the point that he is making is that, under the normal rules of inheritance, Joseph would have been entitled...

December 30 2017

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

Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?

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Either we believe the Bible or we have our own opinions about life, there's no other option. Solomon is said to be the wisest man to ever live, and there...

December 30 2017

Comment by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Did the writers of the New Testament regard their writings as Scripture?

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Michael, In my opinion, you are mistaken about Paul's source material in 1 Ti 5:18. The source of the second statement was not Luke 10:7 as you say, is it...

December 30 2017

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

What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?

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The question is 'What does it mean to have assured salvation.' Assurance - Freedom from doubt; surety; certainty; full confidence; guaranty; promise or...

December 30 2017

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

Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?

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Since Jesus is ‘the author and perfector of faith’ (Hebrew 12:2) a true believer will have continuous faith therefore they are eternally secure in Him. If we...

December 30 2017

Comment by Jeannette Shields , Mom of three

What are the twelve tribes of Israel?

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What do you mean when you say 'Jacob had adopted Joseph's two sons' ?

December 30 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?

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Matthew 7:15-20 Jesus is talking about false teachers. They have false converts. Bad fruit. What do they peach? That we can be saved by works instead of what...

December 30 2017

Question by Bud Reading

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

Those who did not know Jesus, but only God, how are they going to get into heaven if they don't know Jesus? Bud R.

Matthew 27:51 - 53

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

What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders?

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Dee, this question is about practical measures to be taken when there is a breakdown in leadership. Prayer for all is considered to be automatic. Simply...

December 30 2017

Answer by Michael Kohlbaker , Pastor for 30 years in the Assemblies of God

Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?

I agree in part with the idea that Jesus may have done more than heal just this one man, though the story does not lend itself to this idea. Scripture says...

December 30 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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That is a good, simplistic answer to give to little children, but a detailed study of the scriptures show that repentance for salvation involves so much...

December 30 2017

Comment by Joelle Higby

Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?

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Lol, I was going to comment on Solomon but my post was out of space! He seems to me to have been pretty selfish. He had sex with thousands of women and...

December 30 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?

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Most theories of eschatology stray all over scripture to try and explain a theory, rather than examining each scripture in context. I've found Walvoord's...

December 30 2017

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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?

December 30 2017

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How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

December 30 2017

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What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?

December 30 2017

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

What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?

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I know of a few people who respond regularly here on this site whose belief it is that there is no assurance of salvation, that if you "fall away" the...

December 29 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?

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A believer has assurance as long as he continues to believe. This is what John 3:16 says - whoever believes (continuous) holds eternal life (continuous.)...

December 29 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Colossians 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in food or in drink, or respect of a feast day, or of a new moon, or of a Sabbath day.

December 29 2017

Comment by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

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Susan, You are right and the situation is further complicated by each denomination's basic tenets and doctrines. That is why encouraging new Christians to...

December 29 2017

Answer by Joshua Eicher

Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?

Being rich, even super rich, is definitely NOT a sin. It is impossible to use a bible verse saying that it is. Because, what dollar amount is too rich?...

December 29 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?

Whilst the ideal situation is that both husband and wife attend the same church a question arises as to what do you do if one spouse doesn’t want to be in...

December 29 2017 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is "modesty" in Christianity?

My understanding is that the Greek word translated as "modesty" in the verse cited in the question is used only once in the entire Bible (that is, in this...

December 29 2017 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?

December 29 2017

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

Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?

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Our opinions are usually tainted with our biases, I know mine are. The scriptures are a better resource to rely on. Solomon was the richest man to ever live...

December 29 2017

Comment by Susan Jeavons

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

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Michael T. You said, "Its good that questions like this come up so that they can be explained for newer Christians, to help them in their walk with our Lord,...

December 29 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?

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Yes, we are saved by faith not works; however, after we are saved, we should produce fruit (Eph 2:10). Christ said to be aware of the false prophets and how...

December 29 2017