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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 Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

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I do not believe salvation can be 'lost,' such as due to misplacement, an outside factor, God taking it away for someone sinning too much, etc. I believe it...

July 27 2017

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Are Christians and Catholics basically the same thing ?

July 27 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

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Question: How can you write such a beautiful and scripturally accurate dissertation concerning the mercies and graces bestowed upon the born again child of...

July 26 2017

Answer by Rene Garza

Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?

When God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion” He was speaking to Adam and Eve. I understand this may be a...

July 26 2017 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is liberal Christian theology?

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Jesus was showing us that we are all sinners, and even if we cut off our hand or take out our eyes we are still sinners. We are born sinners, and that is why...

July 26 2017

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Why was God so evident in the Bible, and seems so hidden today?

July 26 2017

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

Where did the precious stones come from for the breastplate that Aaron wore when he ministered?

Aside from any gold and precious stones that the Israelites might have already had in their possession prior to the exodus from Egypt, Exodus 12:35-36...

July 26 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How does one repent of adultery when they have married a divorced person?

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Mr Schneider.... All of scripture is for us to know the Lord. We know how to deal with people, we are all basically the same. He is hard for sinful people to...

July 26 2017

Comment by Charles Stanley

What is liberal Christian theology?

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James: how do you interpret the following verse (Matthew 5:29): And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable...

July 26 2017

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

What is the Aramaic/Hebrew translation of the verse, "Behold! I saw Satan fall as lightning from the heavens!"?

The Aramaic Bible in Plain English (http://biblehub.com/aramaic-plain-english/luke/10.htm) translates this verse as, "But he said to them, 'I was beholding...

July 26 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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Abraham was justified by faith - Paul makes that abundantly clear, however; Paul says something else, “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out...

July 26 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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I said it many times, but is worth repeating it, we are saved only through faith in Christ – not by good works (Rom 3:20). The Bible however say that God...

July 26 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?

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I have to disagree with a person that say falls in to the homosexual life style after they have accepted Christ as their savior. I have seen it happen and...

July 26 2017

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

How does one repent of adultery when they have married a divorced person?

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Danny, Let us just stick to adultery in the context of a married person having sexual relations with someone other that their spouse. You made the statement,...

July 26 2017

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What is a "dark night of the soul"?

July 26 2017

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Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?

July 26 2017

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What does it mean that God is Jehovah-Jireh?

July 26 2017

Comment by D Duke

What does it mean that God is Jehovah-Jireh?

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Lynda, I too echo Andy's acknowlegement of your "Beautiful Answer" and "Beautiful Trstimony". Perhaps you might appreciate that you kindled my Faith even...

July 26 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Which church is the true church?

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And this is the will of Him who sent me, That all that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have eternal life, and I will raise Him up on the last day....

July 26 2017

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

What did Jesus teach, the gospel of the Kingdom of God or the gospel of Christ?

I would say that Jesus Himself preached the gospel of the Kingdom of God (as indicated, for example, in Matthew 4:17 and Mark 1:14-15) during His earthly...

July 26 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

In my opinion, Jesus healed only this one man on that occasion both because, according to the passage cited, there was already a miraculous means in place at...

July 26 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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For many years the Catholic church fathers would not let the people read the bible because they believed only the priest could interpret the bible. The bible...

July 26 2017

Question by Fanny Essamuah

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

Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda when there were others also waiting to be healed by the angel?

John 5:1 - 15

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

Which church is the true church?

The one, true church is you. Jesus is Lord and died so that all would live and His Holy Spirit lives in us. As long as you believe this, your life will be...

July 25 2017 1 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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James was talking to believers. Telling them to go on to good works. Not for salvation, that was done at the cross. Then He refers to Abraham. Romans 4:2 If...

July 25 2017

Answer 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?

Amos 4:4, Amos 5:5, and Hosea 4:15 all make negative statements in regard to Gilgal (which means literally "circle of standing stones"), so perhaps even this...

July 25 2017 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What should we learn from the life of Elisha?

July 25 2017

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What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

July 25 2017

Comment by Ted Beaton , Sr. Network Engineer

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

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That is an interesting article but not exactly dispositive. From what I have read, there seems to be general agreement that Revelations was written about 95...

July 25 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the definition of a cult?

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Amen Brother. The best way to recognize the false, is to know the truth. The bible is the only truth we have. But until we have the Holy Spirit in us, we can...

July 25 2017

Comment by Ursula S Monroe

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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I agree with most all of the comments about the laws that most denominational churches have. While the church was created under the blood of Christ it is...

July 25 2017

Question by Yolanda Plear

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

Are the stones still where they were placed at the time of the crossing of the Jordan?

Joshua 4:7

July 25 2017 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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July 25 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

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There is a similar scripture in Deut 12. Recommend reading through Howard Hunters article found at:...

July 25 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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Repentance has nothing to do with works, although faith without works is dead (James 2:17). The Holy Spirit points out the sin in my life I'm being convicted...

July 25 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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No one is justified by keeping the law – if that was true, Christ didn’t have to die. Salvation is a free gift obtained through faith in Christ. In Matt 5:8...

July 25 2017

Comment by Karol Wiser

What does the Bible say about eating/drinking blood?

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Very good answer. I was a Jehovah's Witness for 22 years. Left organization in 1988. You did an excellent job answering this question.

July 25 2017

Comment by Derrick Edney

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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The great difference between Roman Catholic teaching and the word of God is that The Roman Catholic system teaches that salvation is justified by sheer GOOD...

July 25 2017

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What is the blasphemy challenge?

July 25 2017

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible?

Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible? Yes Satan does have access to heaven during the...

July 25 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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You are right. We have to be as righteous as God to enter heaven. But how do sinful men become righteous? By faith when we receive the free gift of salvation...

July 24 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Are our past, present, and future sins forgiven in Christ?

On the cross, Christ paid for every sin the human race have, and will ever commit - starting with Adam’s first sin till the very last sin that will be...

July 24 2017 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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Repentance for salvation always means to change your mind and believe the gospel. We repent of trying to save ourselves by keeping the law and trust in...

July 24 2017

Answer by Brian Ansell , Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i

Is there any power in positive thinking?

Let us consider three possible thoughts! Firstly " I don't care " won't lead to achieving anything new. Thinking " I can't do that" won't work either! Which...

July 24 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?

My short answer is that God is triune! He is beyond our limited human ability to truly comprehend while we live in the flesh. Simply put... God IS! HE is...

July 24 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up