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  1. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  2. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  5. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  6. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  7. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  8. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  9. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  10. How much did soldiers get paid? 2 Chronicles 25:6


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

What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

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I point out my concerns of Mr Houdmann's "opinions" because he gets so much adulation for what I see as traditional views that need to be given updated...

February 14 2024

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

What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

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So Mr Houdmann is pushing the idea that evolution being taught IN SCHOOL (evolution isn't taught anywhere else), causes child molestation. He's also...

February 14 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Who was Simeon in the Bible?

Luke 2:25: And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and...

February 14 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?

Seeing that you're asking a Bible site about what the Bible teaches, the clear answer is that no, children aren't recalling past lives. The issue of how they...

February 13 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Christian thing for a husband to do if his job takes him away from his wife and family and she is unable to transfer with him?

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The question is, 'What is the CHRISTIAN thing for a husband to do..?' First, there are two answers to this. Of course, Christians pray all the time about...

February 13 2024

Question by venkatesan Iyer

Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?

Ian Stevenson has recorded past life recall of children. In some of the cases he claims to have verified the details of the recall in the corresponding setup...

Acts 16:16

February 13 2024 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What should a husband do when his wife doesn't love him?

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Oh man, I do wish life was as simple as what I read here on gotquestions!! Alas, it isn't! How does he know she doesn't love him? Did she tell him outright,...

February 13 2024

Comment by Albert Ogier

What are other religions' concepts of getting to heaven?

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If we were meant to go to heaven then Jesus must have had a senior moment when he taught his disciples to pray “thy kingdom come”, or “thy will be done on...

February 13 2024

Answer by Zachary Campbell

What did Jesus mean when he said, "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."?

## Explanation of Jesus' Statement in Matthew 26:29: This verse holds significant meaning in several Christian denominations and can be interpreted from...

February 12 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

What did Jesus mean when He said, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!"?

Jesus' statement in John 21:22 can be interpreted in several ways, depending on the theological and individual perspectives. Here are some common...

February 12 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

What are the things that I can do to remain faithful and a loving wife when my husband turned away from God and is not coming to church in over a year?

It's tough to see your husband turn away from God and stop coming to church, especially after all the challenges you've faced in your marriage. However, here...

February 12 2024 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean "the arm of flesh" and why will it fail (2 Chronicles 32:8)?

February 12 2024

Answer by Zachary Campbell

Did Amram marry his aunt (Exodus 6)?

In Exodus 6:20, it states that "Amram married his father's sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses." This verse has sparked debate for centuries,...

February 12 2024 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

What's wrong with adultery (Proverbs 5:3-10)?

Proverbs 5:3-10 is a passage from the Book of Proverbs that warns against the dangers of adultery. Adultery is the act of engaging in sexual relations with...

February 12 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

Who was Simeon in the Bible?

There are actually several figures named Simeon in the Bible, but two are particularly notable: **1. Simeon, the son of Jacob:** * Born to Jacob and Leah as...

February 12 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

Did Jesus do any miracles before He was baptized?

It's important to clarify that **the four canonical gospels in the New Testament don't mention any miracles Jesus performed before his baptism**, as...

February 12 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about world missions?

February 12 2024

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the purpose of miracles?

Good question, Gary! I remember being taught over and over this mainly in Dr. Dwight Pentecost's classes, at Dallas Theological Seminary, I think the 4th...

February 12 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean to "overcome" the world in 1 John 5:4?

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Tim, good answer. The movie, "Overcomer," goes right along with your answer. Overcomer (2019)

February 12 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20

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I just watched a good Billy Graham sermon on Manasseh, and he chose 2 Chronicles 33 as his text! --Billy Graham - Forgiveness

February 12 2024

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

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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Of course, I meant Peter when I wrote Paul said 'slaves submit to your master.' (1 Pet 2). The fact that these kinds of questions persist is proof of...

February 11 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

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I have not been above reproach in the matter of deception. When I was a teenager and wanted to sneak out at night, I put a BB gun rifle butt under my bedroom...

February 11 2024

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

How does God give us glory? What does that mean?

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AMEN, Jack. Transformation into glorification! WOW!

February 11 2024

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

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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When I read answers like this about a 70 AD issue, I superimpose 'slave' for wife and 'master' for husband. The result is, 'Should a slave submit to his...

February 11 2024

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

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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Anyone who cares to be real about life, can recognize that there's a lot of concern that the writers of letters to the new church thought it necessary to...

February 11 2024

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

Why did Jesus perform miracles?

To reward people for their faith To strengthen the faith of those who already believed in Him To show His compassion and love for people in need To prove His...

February 11 2024 Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus do any miracles before He was baptized?

Some non-Scriptural traditions maintain that Jesus performed unrecorded private miracles within His family before the start of His public ministry, which...

February 11 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?

February 11 2024

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What does it mean that love does not envy?

February 11 2024

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How does God give us glory? What does that mean?

Jane, you've asked a good question! "Spiritual glory Is given by God, Psa. 84:11; is given by Christ, John 17:22; and it is the work of the Holy Spirit, 2...

February 11 2024 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by trent miller

If God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), why in Ezra 10:10–44 did God command Israelite men to put away their unbelieving wives?

If we read the scriptures, we do not read that GOD commanded them to put them away. This was a decision made by the people, not GOD. Because this event was...

February 11 2024 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What charges are formally brought against Jesus, and did he defend himself?

February 11 2024

Question by shirley lockhart

Did Jesus do any miracles before He was baptized?

Matthew 3:13 - 17

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Answer by David Oert

What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?

It's a direct question to each believer: "What thinkest _thou_?" "Do _you_ think _He_ will find faith when He comes?" And please, take the word "faith" in...

February 11 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?

February 11 2024

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What became of the Gentiles before Christ's death, burial and resurrection?

February 11 2024

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?

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In today's society, there is so much apostasy. I believe that the best anyone can do is to let God's book speak through the Spirit to your heart. God did not...

February 10 2024

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

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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The extreme isn't what we're usually dealing with. Why should the husband have final say about how the couple lives? She wants to live in New York, he...

February 10 2024

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

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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Submission is greatly misunderstood by the church. Not just on the subject of husband and wife, but also when it pertains to pastor and congregant. When the...

February 10 2024

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What does the Bible say about common sense?

February 10 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who was Judas Iscariot?

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Singapore, good answer. I like how the Message Bible has Luke 22:48 (Matthew 26:49) -- "NET -- But Jesus said to him, 'Judas, would you betray the Son of Man...

February 10 2024

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

Should a Christian wife submit to an unsaved, non-believing husband who does not know how to love his wife as Christ loves the church?

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Do you want to know where God stands on matters such as wife submission or anything else? If so, just listen to him preach; and don't make pretzels of his...

February 10 2024

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

Should a Christian wife submit to an unsaved, non-believing husband who does not know how to love his wife as Christ loves the church?

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This thing we have about trying to make 'wife submission to husband' politically acceptable in a society that sees such things as old-fashioned or...

February 10 2024

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

What does the Bible say about Christians hunting animals for sport?

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Thank you, Mr Matthews! Peace and blessings to you, brother!

February 10 2024

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

Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?

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Can you say 'bramble bush counseling'? None of this sounds like it comes from people who value their partner as much as they do other things like power and...

February 10 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?

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Meluleki, to me Judas is an enigma. "He was the recipient of divine patience. Why he persisted in following Christ we cannot say. All we can do is marvel at...

February 10 2024

Answer by Zachary Campbell

Why is Jesus saying, "My yoke is easy, my burden is light," but also "Take up your cross daily and follow me"? Surely a cross is a very heavy yoke to bear.

The apparent paradox between Jesus' statements about the "easy yoke" and the "daily cross" has been pondered by theologians and believers for centuries. Here...

February 10 2024 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

Is Hammedatha really a descendant of the Amalakites, or is it just assumed?

Whether Hammedatha, the father of Haman, was truly a descendant of the Amalekites is a complex question with no definitive answer. The Bible provides limited...

February 10 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

How could Ezekiel have lain on his side 430 days within the dates given in Ezekiel chapters 1 and 8?

The question of Ezekiel lying on his sides for 430 days presents a complex interpretative challenge for biblical scholars. While the text mentions the 430...

February 10 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

How did the Ishmaelite traders treat Joseph, were they cruel?

Unfortunately, the Bible provides limited details about the Ishmaelite traders' specific treatment of Joseph. We can glean some information, but ultimately,...

February 10 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up