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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. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  5. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  6. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  7. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  8. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
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Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?

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Aurel, to reiterate the commandments in John 14:15 does not refer to the keeping of the law nor only to the keeping of the 10 Commandments. To believe...

May 22 2017

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

Is it wrong to pray the prayer of Jabez or other such prayers that Jesus didn't mention?

Jesus' disciples requested that He teach them to pray, as John the Baptist had taught his followers (Luke 11:1). Jesus responded with what we call the Lord's...

May 22 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Are people called to fight demons?

It seems to me that, even more than in New Testament times, we as Christians are now exposed every day to the activity of Satan and his demonic forces in the...

May 22 2017 Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible teach about making kids go to church with their parents?

Ideally, children should want to go to church, especially if their parents have set an example of church attendance for them. However, I would suggest that,...

May 22 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the origin of baptism?

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It is important to note that in Acts 10:47 that baptism comes after salvation. That the men to be baptized had already received the gift of the Holy Spirit....

May 22 2017

Question by Anonymous
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What does the Bible teach about making kids go to church with their parents?

After raising our children in church, at the age of 14 & 16 now, they do not want to go! We have always held the idea that we're just all going until you...

Ephesians 6:1 - 4

May 22 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by michelle perry , am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ

Is it wrong to pray the prayer of Jabez or other such prayers that Jesus didn't mention?

When asked about instructions on prayer, Jesus taught his disciples the Lord's Prayer. Does it follow that to pray other types of prayers is not okay?

1 Chronicles 4:9 - 10

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What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?

May 22 2017

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

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Christ is Ruling the Nations right now but not in the way we think. If you look at 1Cor 15:23-26 .... Note "For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies...

May 22 2017

Comment by Ron Maurizio

Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'

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The giants were most definitely the offspring of the fallen angles and my guess is they were RH negative blood type, like the royal family and many of our...

May 22 2017

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

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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I am not an expert in geological events but I do know is events that occur in the present do not reflect what has occurred in the past. E.g the Grand Canyon...

May 22 2017

Question by Anonymous
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Are people called to fight demons?

Are people still called to fight demons?

Ephesians 6:12

3 Votes May 22 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If Jesus was God, why did He say 'No one is good but God alone'?

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Yeah Andy. The rich young ruler did not know He was talking to God. He called Jesus good teacher. He wanted to justify himself by his works of keeping the...

May 22 2017

Comment by Terrence scott

Do demons exist?

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Demons are very real. I'm of sound mind. I'm a firefighter for 19 years now. Something happened to me to where I could see into the spirit realm, and I saw...

May 22 2017

Answer by Mary McDonald

What happens to a baby that dies within a few months after birth?

I serve a most loving, merciful, and gracious God who mentions "children" in Scriptures about 1500 times. We are all Children of God and He cares deeply for...

May 22 2017 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about hate?

May 22 2017

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What is the Jerusalem Bible (JB)?

May 21 2017

Comment by Lynn Holzinger

Are people who claim to talk to God insane?

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I'm so glad you made it about a conversation with God...that He speaks to us as well. I didn't truly get this until years after becoming a Christian.

May 21 2017

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Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?

May 21 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?

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Gary, I agree, we should obey Chris words who told us, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments" (John 14:15). However, we might have to respectfully...

May 21 2017

Comment by Alex Nin

What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

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I've been reading about the millennium and the people who believe that this is literal in this earth. I think we have to look at what Jesus said with his own...

May 21 2017

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What was the firmament in the Bible?

May 21 2017

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Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'

May 21 2017

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How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?

May 21 2017

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How do the elements of the Passover Seder point to Christ?

May 21 2017

Comment by Mary McDonald

What should I do now that my husband served me with divorce papers and has since left my children and me?

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I agree to seek legal advice, a Christian person would help by understanding your faith. In some States a person can get a divorce from their spouse without...

May 21 2017

Answer by Teresa Barnes

Why is it so hard for Christians to accept even the most difficult passages when the entire Bible is accepted as God's word?

We don't like change, especially change that requires discipline. The word says if any man be in Christ he is a new creature; old things are passed away and...

May 21 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Teresa Barnes

Why does modern media and art portray characters in the Bible as Europeans (white) when most of the people were of middle eastern and African descent?

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Well when the Europeans converted they took the true Jews (blacks) as slaves. They had to make them look white to show they had power and authority. Changing...

May 21 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are Y-Chromosomal Adam and Mitochondrial Eve?

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Adam was created first, and then Eve was made from Adams rib. So Adam was created first, and then Eve. Noah was still uncorrupted human. The human race had...

May 21 2017

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What is a carnal Christian?

May 21 2017

Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

Let us look around Rev 20 for some context. Revelation 19 gives us glimpse of God's judgement beginning.We have in verses 1-5 God's worship in Hallelujahs,...

May 21 2017 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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(Contd) This fact can give us a handle on how long this has been going on. This is especially significant when you consider that the 8 island chain of Hawaii...

May 20 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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In my opinion, I believe one of the most striking evidences of an old earth (OE) is the existence of the Hawaiian Islands and Emperor Seamount Chain. Almost...

May 20 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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In a previous comment, it was suggested that I talk to Dr. Baumgardner. I appreciate the concern of anyone who believes that I am on a wrong track. However,...

May 20 2017

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What is the origin of the different races?

May 20 2017

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Why did Jesus say to Peter, 'Get behind me Satan'?

May 20 2017

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If Jesus was God, why did He say 'No one is good but God alone'?

May 20 2017

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What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

May 20 2017

Comment by Tony Paschal , Semi Retired ex-IBMer, Texas

Do demons exist?

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I believe in Demons. I am a life long Christian and of sound mind as well. I had an encounter with the demonic realm and was subject to spiritual attack...

May 20 2017

Comment by Tony Paschal , Semi Retired ex-IBMer, Texas

Do demons exist?

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I have good story to tell about a 10 year encounter with the demonic realm. I prevailed, but it was a fight for my life. In short a demon attempted to...

May 20 2017

Answer by JD Abshire

What happens to a baby that dies within a few months after birth?

As Tim stated, this is one of those questions that does not have a clear cut answer. The only passage I'm aware of that may remotely address the issue is...

May 20 2017 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?

May 20 2017

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Is the United States a Christian nation?

May 20 2017

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What is the meaning and significance of the Temple Mount?

May 20 2017

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

What happens to a baby that dies within a few months after birth?

I think that this is an issue that we as Christians should leave to God, rather than dwelling on it, or allowing it to adversely affect our own Christian...

May 20 2017 4 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why didn't Adam and Eve die immediately?

May 20 2017

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What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?

May 20 2017

Comment by Mary McDonald

Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?

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In addition to others above reasonings... Since in order for Salvation through Jesus death to occur for mankind, there had to be those who did the actual...

May 20 2017