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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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How can I overcome being "burnt" by the church in the past and have a renewed passion for church and a desire to attend church again?

April 01 2017

Comment by Angel karing

Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?

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Amazing grace, how sweet the sound. That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind...but now I see. My Chains are gone, I have been...

April 01 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Does the Bible teach geocentrism?

To properly answer this question, you have to distinguish between “phenomenal language (PL)” and what can be called “conventional language(CL).” The...

April 01 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?

It is obvious that there are various interpretations regarding whether one gets a second “chance” for salvation after death. The term “chance” can be...

April 01 2017 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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D Holmgren, You are exactly right and that soft ground is quicksand. Romans 8:33-34 says this, "Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who...

April 01 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?

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I agree Angel. The apostate church, unbelievers, are going right in to the tribulation. Many only have vain religion, and have never trusted Christ alone for...

April 01 2017

Comment by kel gens

What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?

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Gary: The links provided do not address our concerns. Again Romans 3:23 addresses sin. For ALL have sinned and fallen short. Are we to believe our souls are...

April 01 2017

Question by Anonymous
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What does science know that the Bible spoke of first?

With the advance and expansion of technology and information, what things are scientists (even non-Christians) acknowledging now that the Bible already spell...

John 1:1 - 51

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Comment by kel gens

What happens at the final judgment?

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Tony's quote: "This judgement does not occur on the earth because the earth is gone". Tony, the earth is not gone. Psalm 115:16 tells us God has given the...

April 01 2017

Comment by Mike Thompson , Saved by Grace

How can we prove that we are different from animals in God's eyes to those who adhere to the theory of evolution?

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Jennifer Rothnie what are the sources for your findings? Is this from 1 book or several? Please share so I can do further research. Thx

April 01 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is true religion?

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Actually Christianity is not a religion. Religion is trusting in ones own righteousness and self effort to be saved. It is trusting in ones own works and not...

April 01 2017

Comment by Bonnie Shores , Wife, Mom, Learner

Is the pope the Vicar of Christ?

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Thank you, Olumide, for this "aha moment". I had never read or understood Matthew 16:16-19 properly before now. Now I clearly see that Jesus was addressing...

April 01 2017

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

What is the Catholic catechism?

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Baptism Confirmation Confession (Penance/Reconciliation) Holy Eucharist Holy Matrimony Holy Orders (ordination to Priesthood) Annointing of the Sick

April 01 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

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I made an incorrect reference in the following paragraph. The paragraph in question should read: (Isaiah 44:6) "Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and...

April 01 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

What is intercession?

The standard Christian teaching of intercession (at least the form available for us to do) is rather limited and as a result not biblical. Intercessory...

April 01 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?

Jesus was using such graphic and extreme language for emphasis in stressing to his listeners that any effort that we might have to make in order to avoid sin...

April 01 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Angel karing

Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?

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(1) Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, (2) that you not be quickly shaken...

April 01 2017

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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

April 01 2017

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Is God cruel?

April 01 2017

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

Does Mary, mother of Jesus have another brother or sister?

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Psalm 69:8 ESV “I have become a stranger to my brothers, an alien to my mother's sons.” This prophecy was fulfilled in John 1:11 (the Messiah was rejected by...

April 01 2017

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

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Ezekiel, You are welcome, brother. It seems that you and I agree on most everything which is good and means we use the same approach to Scripture with...

April 01 2017

Comment by Kelly Yochum

Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

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Pam, and all; For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Christ is become of no effect unto you,...

April 01 2017

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Can we earn salvation?

April 01 2017

Comment by David Soto

Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?

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Antwione, my brother, Thank you so very much for your response. Excellent response! Spot on target. Most people do in fact seem to view the Holy Spirit not...

April 01 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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Because I believe what the bible says and that a true believer can not reject the gospel. Only an unbeliever can reject the gospel. Jesus said that nothing...

April 01 2017

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

Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

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Wow! JD, a most impressive and well written scripture-strong answer!! You worked on this one, my brother! Kudos! ...Vote!....Favorite! --Andy--

April 01 2017

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

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Jason, 'know' as it relates to marriage in the Old Testament is one word most Bible scholars and renowned pastors agree upon as meaning sexual relations. As...

April 01 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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In the first part of your answer, you admit that these were believers - former Jews who converted to Christianity, which is only possible by placing your...

April 01 2017

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

How can I overcome a habitual sin?

If you are 'dealing' with habitual sin you know one thing and need to learn another. The thing you know is, no matter how hard you try, you can't defeat sin...

April 01 2017 9 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What does it mean that the "wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight?"

Great question in our nonsense epidemic times and I humbly submit an answer for your consideration. Simply stated anyone that actively seeks to replace God’s...

April 01 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

After Christ's resurrection when he appeared to the disciples, Luke 24:44-45 "And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was...

April 01 2017 2 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?

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Grant, a most excellent answer! I give you a vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--

April 01 2017

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

Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?

My short and to the point answer I submit: "In the beginning, God created them male and female". Adam(man) was/is distinctively different than Eve(woman) for...

April 01 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why do you think God choose the name "Ishmael" for Abraham's son with Hagar?

April 01 2017

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April 01 2017

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Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?

April 01 2017

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

Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?

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Another excellent well written scripture 'spot-on' strong answer! Kudos! as I like to say. --Andy--

March 31 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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The first part of your answer seems at odds with the rest. If these were Jewish converts pressured to return to the law (which I agree, that is what was...

March 31 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

In studying this scripture I believe these were Jewish converts that were being pressured in to going back to Judaism and animal sacrifices. The writer was...

March 31 2017 15 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jason Wills

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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I really don't know why you are talking about James the Just when there is absolutely nothing anywhere in the New Testament which indicates that he was the...

March 31 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Jason, ידע (know) was used in the Hebrew language (such as Gen 4:1), and γινώσκειν (know) by the Greeks (e.g. Plutarch) in precisely this sense of sexual...

March 31 2017

Comment by Jason Wills

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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The word "consummate" does not occur anywhere in the original Greek text of Matthew 1:25. The actual word used is ἐγίνωσκεν, which means "know"; not...

March 31 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Michael Tinsley, thanks for speaking the plain truth. I was wondering how to respond to Jason's last comment. I agree with your comment in its entirety....

March 31 2017