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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 include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  10. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14


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What does the Bible say about contentment?

October 08 2015

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Why does the bible say, 'Only the Father knows the hour'?

The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one!! So why does the Bible say only the Father knows the hour and the day?

Matthew 24:36

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When will people be asked to take 'the mark of the beast'?

Will this be during the tribulation?

Revelation 13:16 - 18

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

What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?

The key to victory over sin is the third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. The Lord sent us the Comforter who guides us to walk in Jesus' footsteps and...

October 08 2015 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by real Jamess

What does it mean that everything is meaningless?

To put the words in our own terms, he was saying 'meaningless' as in it is meaningless to chase after all these worldly things to want all those Worldly...

October 08 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Brown , President of Senior Citizen Ministry Hopewell Baptist Church

What makes Christianity unique?

The biggest difference between Christianity & other religions is the FACT that we worship a living God (Joshua 3:10, Hebrews 3:12). Other religions like...

October 08 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Brown , President of Senior Citizen Ministry Hopewell Baptist Church

What makes Christianity unique?

The biggest difference between Christianity & other religions is the FACT that we worship a living God (Joshua 3:10, Hebrews 3:12). Other religions like...

October 08 2015 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by L.S. James , Artist

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

Fallen man, estranged from God and spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1), is dead to Christ and destitute of embracing The Christ of God (Luke 9:20; Matthew 16:...

October 08 2015 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

October 08 2015

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What can we learn from the life of Onesimus?

Onesimus was a Christian slave based at Colossae. His master was also a believer called Philemon, the man to whom the Letter of Philemon was addressed....

October 08 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What was the star of Bethlehem?

In my opinion the star of Bethlehem was no more than a personal vision of the Magi and not seen by anyone else on earth. The records of the Chinese and other...

October 08 2015 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can we learn from the life of Onesimus?

Although it is not specifically stated in Colossians, most Biblical commentators seem to regard the Onesimus mentioned in Colossians 4:9 as being the same as...

October 08 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Edwin Danny Reaid

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

There is a difference in believing something and faith in something referring to an actual trust. “You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons...

October 08 2015 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Thornton , Bible student, unprofitable servant

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

The answer to this question is 'yes' under certain conditions and 'no' under other conditions. It depends upon the spiritual heart condition of the "human"....

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Answer by Temple Sealy

What is clairvoyance and is its practice Biblical?

It does not matter what we call it; clairvoyant, physic, spiritualist, medium, palm reader, astrologist, tarot card interpreter, and so on. They are all...

October 07 2015 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

Is the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar biblical?

The rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is not biblical. There are some truths, but like all the movies made by Hollywood and private companies, they do not...

October 07 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?

October 07 2015

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

What is the peace of God, and how can I experience it?

The more I understand how much God truly loves me, the more my love for Him grows in response. God's love instills a peace and joy in me that I cannot...

October 07 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

Yes, I believe humans are capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus, and I agree with Jennifer's explanation. Romans 10:16-17. Faith comes by hearing, and...

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Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

October 07 2015

Answer by Julian Pechacek

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

Ephesians 2:8-9 says we are not saved by our own work, but by faith through grace. In my own experience, l did not choose to have grace. At the time, I...

October 07 2015 3 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Edwin Danny Reaid

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

Is a human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus? Yes, in choosing and as the result of "regeneration" - literally meaning a "new birth." The Greek...

October 07 2015 4 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Corey Hines

What does it mean that the ways of violence/unjust gain takes away the life of those who get it?

"So are the ways of everyone that is greedy of gain": That is, set upon getting riches in an unlawful way, by robberies and murder. His ways will end in the...

October 07 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Kyle Skinner

What can we learn from the life of Onesimus?

Is he mentioned in the Bible other than in Colossians 4?

Colossians 4:9

4 Votes October 07 2015 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

I believe that the phrase "poor in spirit" is also an important spiritual reality in the process of sanctification. We need to recognize and understand that...

October 07 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mari , Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon

How are human souls created?

Going back to Genesis will take us through the step-by-step mechanism in the formation/creation of man. "And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the...

October 07 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the difference between the Old Testament vs. New Testament?

October 07 2015

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Is hell real? Is hell eternal?

October 07 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the daughters of Jerusalem in Song of Solomon?

The "daughters of Jerusalem" are mentioned seven times in the Song of Solomon. These persons are obviously female, but who exactly are they? The most likely...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is heterodoxy? What does it mean for something to be heterodox?

The word heterodox is used to describe something that is not orthodox. Heterodoxy is the collective term for opinions or doctrines that vary from orthodoxy,...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How does creationism explain vestigial organs?

Note: for simplicity, this article uses the terms created or creationism in reference to special, immediate creation of organisms in their current forms, as...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is metempsychosis?

Metempsychosis is a concept in Greek philosophy related to reincarnation and the transmigration of the soul. It is the idea that, when a person dies, his or...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is incarnational ministry / incarnational theology, and is it biblical?

A working definition of incarnational ministry is "the immersion of one's self into a local culture and 'becoming Jesus' to that culture." Incarnational...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the mandrakes mentioned in the Bible?

In Song of Solomon 7:13 we read, "The mandrakes send out their fragrance, / and at our door is every delicacy, / both new and old, / that I have stored up...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the Four Noble Truths?

The Four Noble Truths are the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism. According to tradition, Gautama Buddha's first sermon after his enlightenment was a...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is Neopaganism?

Neopaganism / Neo-Paganism (literally, "new paganism" or "revived paganism") is an umbrella term, covering a widely varied set of spiritual practices...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is God a megalomaniac?

Megalomania is mental disorder causing a person to hold exaggerated opinions about his power or abilities. Someone who thinks he is much more important,...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is axiology?

Axiology is the study of values and how those values come about in a society. Axiology seeks to understand the nature of values and value judgments. It is...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Franciscans?

Franciscans are members of a religious order that follows the teachings of Francis of Assisi, a Catholic friar, mystic, and "saint." Franciscans are usually...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to wait on the Lord?

The command to wait on the Lord is found extensively throughout the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, it is more about waiting for the Lord's...

October 06 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What were the emerods God afflicted the Philistines with in 1 Samuel 5?

In 1 Samuel 5-6 (KJV), God afflicts the Philistines with emerods in His anger over their taking the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites. The word...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was the Shulammite woman?

The Shulammite woman, or Shulammite maiden, is the bride of Solomon who features in the Song of Songs. She is only mentioned once by the title "Shulammite,"...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the belt of truth?

The belt of truth is the first piece of the "full armor of God" to be listed in Ephesians 6:10-17. The passage begins with the admonition from the apostle...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that the Shulammite had dark skin?

The Shulammite, the woman Solomon loves, refers to herself as having dark skin: "Do not gaze at me because I am dark" (Song of Solomon 1:6, ESV). In the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why will the nations need healing in the New Jerusalem?

One of God's promises concerning the eternal state is that the nations of the world will have healing. The question comes up, though, as to why exactly...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about nutrition?

The subject of nutrition, as we think of it today, is not directly mentioned in the Bible-that is, the Bible doesn't talk about calories and the balance of...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that a wife is supposed to be a helpmeet / help meet?

The word helpmeet comes from Genesis 2:18 in the King James Version of the Bible, which says, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him...

October 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the gospel of Jesus Christ?

The word gospel literally means "good news" and occurs 93 times in the Bible, exclusively in the New Testament. In Greek, is it the word euaggelion, from...

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