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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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Is christening in the Bible?

May 07 2017

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

What does it mean that all have sinned?

If God didn't demand complete purity and holiness for entrance into a perfect, sinless Heaven, for if Heaven has a sin presence it would be no different than...

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Comment by Tim Thornton , Bible student, unprofitable servant

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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No one is chosen because they believe, they believe because they were chosen You quote half of Jn.6:37 if you understand the the first half, "All that the...

May 06 2017

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

How does God see me in Christ?

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This is a beautiful explanation of this question and brings tears to the eyes and made me cry as it really hit the spot for me and thank you for putting it...

May 06 2017

Comment by Pastor Shaun Bridgens , Pastor - Vineyard Ministries, Phd.Theo, ATS Theological Sem.

Should we tithe off our gross or net income?

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Shalom I have deep respect for your views and hope they serve as decent guidelines for yourself. While we focus so much on the Tithing concept and how its...

May 06 2017

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

Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?

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Jennifer has it correct! There is not a conflict! GOD is omniscient and therefore knows who(m) will respond and 'come unto ME as like a child'. Adam and Eve...

May 06 2017

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

Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?

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Michael, my brother, boy am I late in finding this answer of that is one of your very best! I gave you a vote and a Favorite star that needs to be noted much...

May 06 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Is believing in Jesus' virgin birth a requirement for salvation?

In my opinion, the answer to the question is yes. The foremost alternative to believing in the virgin birth was expressed by the Jews in John 8:41 "... We be...

May 06 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible teach about speaking in tongues?

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I believe you have about covered it JD. Now days we preach in other languages so that others can hear the gospel and be saved. There are several really good...

May 06 2017

Comment by Lawrie Yinka

What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?

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I would say follow the example of Christ. He died, He was buried (but He rose again on the third day - Hallelujah). Jesus wasn't cremated.

May 06 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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Brother Kraft, the Bible is very clear about works and faith - please read below: "What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not...

May 06 2017

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

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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What "brethren" was Abraham justified for when he began to sacrifice Isaac? Faith is the foundation of our salvation, yes. And the body is good works. You...

May 06 2017

Comment by Myrtle Linder , I am 86 years old and retired but not from workning for GOD!

What does the Bible say about unforgiveness?

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Forgiveness has never been a problem for me, If you do me wrong, in any way, that is your problem, it does not bother me, I do not hold grudges, I am still...

May 06 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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There are those that do not bear any fruit like the man that was sleeping with his fathers wife in Corinthians. He was turned over to Satan to kill his body,...

May 06 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Armstrongism? Is the Worldwide Church of God a cult?

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Ephesians 2:13 When we trusted Christ as our personal savior, that He died for all our sin, then we are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. That means a...

May 06 2017

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Are African traditional weddings acceptable to God?

May 06 2017

Comment by Don Quinn , Maintenance Man at a senior apartment building.

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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Romans 3:23 all have sinned and fallen short if the glory of God. We are all sinners. We as Christians just don't live in sin. Nor do we practice sin, we...

May 06 2017

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Is there any power in positive thinking?

May 06 2017

Question by Anonymous
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Who or what is the Spirit of God?

Philippians 4:7

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Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Are African traditional weddings acceptable to God?

This is a question on how the African traditional marriage fits into the Christian faith. Let me start by dispelling the notion that wedding rings, pastors...

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What advice do you offer someone who wants to write a prayer petition to God?

May 06 2017

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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

May 06 2017

Answer by Becky Blanton

Is believing in Jesus' virgin birth a requirement for salvation?

The last time I checked neither the disciples nor Christ said that anyone had to believe in a virgin birth to be saved. When the jailer asked, "What must I...

May 06 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Why is 'the devil made me do it' not a valid excuse?

Humans have a free will which makes us different from other creatures. The excercizing of that free will is entirely ours. Satan can not force you to do evil...

May 06 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Robinson , Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!

How literally should we take the dimensions of Heaven mentioned in Rev. 21:16-17?

All too often, when considering difficult passages, we tend to read over important contextual clues without factoring them into our interpretation. I believe...

May 06 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Joan Milley Milley , Daughter of God

What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?

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Lynda Hickman... Your final sentence speaks of God's truth... We honour God with our lives...Not the method of disposal when our mortal lives are over. To...

May 06 2017

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

In Gen 11:7, what does the LORD mean by 'us' in "Come, let us go down?"

As in Genesis 1:26 ("Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image...' ") and Genesis 3:22 ("Then the Lord God said, 'The man has now become like one of...

May 05 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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Faith is not work. All we have to do to be saved is believe. John 3:16 All we have to do is believe that all of our sin was paid for by the blood of Jesus...

May 05 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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Romans 4:1-2 Abraham had nothing to glory in before God. We can justify our selves before men by works, but not before God. James was talking to brethren,...

May 05 2017

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

How literally should we take the dimensions of Heaven mentioned in Rev. 21:16-17?

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Interesting answer but if the city is also the dwelling place of God, can God fit into any space as conceptualized by human standards? A God who is limitless...

May 05 2017

Question by Anonymous
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In Gen 11:7, what does the LORD mean by 'us' in "Come, let us go down?"

Who is the "us" referring to? Is this majestic first person plural, or referring to the angels, or to others?

May 05 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Carla van Wezel

What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?

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Can you please explain to me then what the required way is of slaughtering an animal in order to not eat the blood? All meat that I eat has a little bit of...

May 05 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean to be a stumbling block to someone else?

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Religious Legalism is the enemy of true Christian faith and practice.

May 05 2017

Answer by Becky Blanton

What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?

Leviticus 17:11 (NIV) “For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood...

May 05 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Becky Blanton

What are these "things" or "life-styles" the Gentiles were asked to abstain from in Acts 15:29?

Leviticus 17:11 (NIV) “For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood...

May 05 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by jack Campbell

Are Christians homophobic?

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For me personally it's a matter of love whilst I don't agree with same sex relationships Jesus said to love everyone so I see it as hate the sin not the...

May 05 2017

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

Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?

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Hi BJ, Not sure if you knew this or not, but the very last line you quoted, the 'He also became my salvation' I want you to know, that any Jew, reading that...

May 05 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Armstrongism? Is the Worldwide Church of God a cult?

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We are saved the minute we trusted Christ as our only savior. If we had to be water baptized then it would be by works, and not grace. We are saved when we...

May 05 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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It isn't the works that make faith alive, but the living faith that produces the works. A living faith will bear out in fruit and works (II Pet 1:3-11.)...

May 05 2017

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

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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James used the same example of Abraham when he said, "Faith without works is dead" James 2:20-24

May 05 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Your interpretation of Jn 3:16 does not seem to fit with the Greek. Whosoever does not mean 'the believing ones' - the term is pas (all.) The phrase then is...

May 05 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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The Kingdom of God that unbelievers cannot see (enter) is both the future kingdom (where we will have new spiritual bodies), and the present spiritual 'life'...

May 05 2017

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Bob, look up the Greek in 2Peter3:9. It says the opposite of what you are saying. The last word in the verse is metanoia which according to Strongs means "a...

May 05 2017

Comment by Ethan Connelly

Should we tithe off our gross or net income?

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But God shows his principles throughout the Bible are relevant for all times. Jesus tells us not one piece the law will ever vanish. One very important...

May 05 2017

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Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

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What is Taoism / Daoism?

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What is Shintoism?

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What is Rosicrucianism?

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Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?

May 05 2017