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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  3. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  4. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  5. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  6. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  7. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
  8. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  9. Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
  10. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?


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Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

September 19 2017

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Is public confession necessary for salvation?

September 19 2017

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What is the power of prayer?

September 19 2017

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

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

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Excellent and very stated to emphasize critical scripture points, my Brother! A vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--

September 19 2017

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What does Ecclesiastes mean when it says, "God seeks that which has passed by [has been driven away]"?

September 19 2017

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

Will we still be judged by God for specific sins even after we have repented for them?

I would say that sins that one has confessed and sought forgiveness of in Jesus' name will not cause us to be condemned eternally by God or to lose our...

September 19 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What are the Catholic Ten Commandments?

September 19 2017

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

Are Christians homophobic?

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I would like to refer to a quote by Mr. Houdmann; "But the fact is that the term homophobic is merely a word used by homosexual activists and supporters in...

September 19 2017

Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

What are the essential differences between the first covenant and the new covenant mentioned in Hebrews 9?

I agree with Tim Mass when he says the earlier offerings of blood sacrifices were of temporary in nature and had to be repeatedly done for the atonement....

September 19 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

Basically all we need to know is that we are sinners, and Christ came to save sinners. We can only be saved on His terms, not on ours. His terms are simple....

September 19 2017 2 Comments 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

What exactly is a 'holy kiss'?

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Holy Kiss of Peace In the Celebration of the Holy Qurbono [Eucharist] Holy Kiss of Peace is a regular practice of the Syriac Orthodox Church and the other...

September 19 2017

Comment by Heather Furby

What is behavior therapy, and is it biblical?

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My confusion here is that you are talking about psychology in general, particularly about Freud, who is a psychoanalyst - and somebody behaviourists would be...

September 19 2017

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

Did Satan know who Jesus was?

Just as the demons in the verse cited in the question knew who Jesus was, Satan (the master of those demons) knew also. When Satan said to Jesus during his...

September 19 2017 Follow Vote Up

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

What is the New Atheism?

Lets see what atheists believe. 1. Evolution created you from goo via mutations and natural selection. Biology just doesn't and cannot work this way....

September 19 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Allen

Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?

While there may be more Christians exercising "works" which come from the Holy Spirit, commentators vary on wether Jesus laid aside His heavenly glory and...

September 19 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Randolph Logan

Did Satan know who Jesus was?

Mark 1:24

September 19 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

What are your thoughts on a significant sign from God in the stars supposedly occurring Sept 23, 2017? It's taken from Rev. 12.

We need to establish the fact that God doesn’t communicate with humans through astrological signs and other signs of the zodiac. The bible is very clear...

September 19 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Is there evidence that God answers prayer?

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When we pray for something to God, our last sentence should always be "But Lord let your will be done and lead me as you please " If this thing we keep in...

September 19 2017

Comment by Teresa Wiltz , Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian

In keeping with God's law, when should you take off your wedding ring, after divorce or during separation?

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Thank you, Angel for your kind words of inspiration...God bless you...

September 19 2017

Comment by EUGENIA LAGOSHA

What is the secret to walking close to God?

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Amen, Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart...Psalm37v4

September 18 2017

Comment by Roger Young

Where is heaven? What is the location of heaven?

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Since God created the universe we live in it would make sense that His reality is outside Einstein's 4 dimensional space-time description of our universe. We...

September 18 2017

Comment by Georgia Pankey , Retired Cafe owner. History Major.

What is the New Covenant?

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Thank you so much for the wonderful responses to a question that has puzzled me, and I'm sure many, for a long time. e-bible is always here for those of us...

September 18 2017

Comment by Angel karing

In keeping with God's law, when should you take off your wedding ring, after divorce or during separation?

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You both are an example of true Christianity and you did a wonder in my heart for the fellowship we are to have with each other! As our very own Andy Mangus...

September 18 2017

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?

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Emmanuel, worshipping God didn’t start after the death of Christ. Remember that Jesus is God and has always been in existence since eternity. God has always...

September 18 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

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We can never add our works to HIs grace. That is to preach another gospel and Paul said that those that do will be accursed. The Gospel is given in First...

September 18 2017

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

What are the essential differences between the first covenant and the new covenant mentioned in Hebrews 9?

I would say that the author of Hebrews is describing here how the concepts associated with the first covenant were all temporary, transitory, limited, or...

September 18 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What does "carry nothing" mean in this verse?

I humbly submit for your consideration that the Lord was directing them to physically leave behind and not take the normal world items, that one would have...

September 18 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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How do you account for these Scriptures that prove they were being persecuted and visiting the apostle in his prison and they had an eternal reward in heaven...

September 18 2017

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?

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Jennifer thank you for the comments which confirm that Sunday keeping started being entrenched in the Christian practice in the 4th Century. I agree with you...

September 18 2017

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

What does "carry nothing" mean in this verse?

In this passage, Jesus was sending out seventy of His followers in thirty-five groups of two to travel ahead of Him to the various towns that He Himself was...

September 18 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the secret to walking close to God?

September 18 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is Hamartiology?

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Bro Craig, thanks for your comment. I do not think I misunderstood your comment. You probably articulated it differently from what you intended and hence the...

September 18 2017

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What does the Bible say about being poor?

September 18 2017

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What does it mean that "we love because He first loved us?"

September 18 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

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Amen to that. Jesus paid it all and we paid 0. He gets all the glory because He did the saving. He paid our sin debt in full. AMAZING GRACE. Jesus paid it...

September 18 2017

Question by Raha Gatere

What does "carry nothing" mean in this verse?

Luke 10:4

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Comment by Angel karing

What are your thoughts on a significant sign from God in the stars supposedly occurring Sept 23, 2017? It's taken from Rev. 12.

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These dates and alignments do have people buzzing and if it is the day all believers are waiting for...can you imagine...can you picture it? 1 Cor 2:9 But,...

September 18 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

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Romans 11:6 It is all grace, what Jesus did for us, not works, what we do or do not do. Jesus paid it all. Our works good or bad have nothing to do with...

September 18 2017

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What does it mean that "we love because He first loved us?"

I'm glad you asked. We see in 1st.John 4:19 (Life Application Bible Notes) God's love is the source of all human love, and it spreads like fire. In loving...

September 18 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why are there so many televangelist scandals?

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You covered that very well Billy. I agree with all you said. However, I'm not appalled by the knee jerk criticism of the Church by the Church. It's in our...

September 18 2017

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

Why are there so many televangelist scandals?

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And also: the people who are being duped and hurt by the "prosperity pushers" are getting what selfish desire produces: emptiness. If God used the likes of...

September 18 2017

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

Why are there so many televangelist scandals?

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I don't believe televangelists, no matter how much bling they flash, cause people to "turn from faith in Christ." True faith in Christ is brought on by the...

September 18 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?

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Nils, I don't have to "assume" that the rich man was a sinner. He WAS, as was Lazarus, as are we all. None of us "deserve" to go to heaven. It's is only by...

September 18 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

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The U.S, actually had a historic lull in hurricanes from 2005 to this year. Hurricanes are cyclic, going through periods over a decade of inactivity and then...

September 17 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

The bible says in the last days these things will increase. And they have increased about 400 times in the last 10 years. Earthquakes, volcanos, floods,...

September 17 2017 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What is meant by, "Who can stand before jealousy?" in Proverbs 27:4?

I humbly submit for your consideration that the first two words wrath and anger are somewhat contained or expressed within a certain period of what we refer...

September 17 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?

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Jesus did say no one could snatch them out of his hand, but he never said they could not willingly leave his hand. The Bible speaks of people having their...

September 17 2017