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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. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14
  10. How much did soldiers get paid? 2 Chronicles 25:6


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What and where is the mountain of God in Psalm 48:1?

August 17 2015

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Did Jesus break the Sabbath?

John 5:18

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

Did Jesus break the Sabbath?

Jesus did not break the Sabbath. In addition to being the divine Son of God, He was a truly human, fully-observant Jew who perfectly kept the Law that God...

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What are the "rod" and "staff" in the 23rd Psalm 23, and why are they comforting?

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What are the "rod" and "staff" in the 23rd Psalm 23, and why are they comforting?

August 16 2015

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Why is the idolatry of Samaria and Jerusalem described in the graphic terms of promiscuity and prostitution?

Why is this chapter so graphic? Why is their idolatry compared to adultery?

Ezekiel 23:1 - 49

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Answer by Keolopile Leipego

How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?

We can only pray that God should continue to reveal the deep and secret things of His, and truly He will. Just as Jesus needed to work while it was day,...

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Answer by Diane Fletcher

What does it mean to guard your heart?

Anoint your heart daily with the promises and the instruction of the Word, protecting it and keeping it tender with the Lord's mercies.

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Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?

In our normal 24 hour-day, Jesus Christ would teach, heal, deliver and maybe have an all-night prayer by Himself with His Father, but in John 9 verse 4 He...

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What is an orderly way of speaking/interpreting tongues during a service?

August 16 2015

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What does it mean to guard your heart?

August 16 2015

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

Why was it against Sabbath regulations for the Israelites to light a fire in any of their dwellings on the Sabbath day?

This verse was a corollary of God's command to do no work on the Sabbath. Even prior to the giving of the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20 (which included the...

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What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?

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What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?

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Should a wife always concede to her husband's preferences on how she lives her life?

August 16 2015

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What is amillennialism?

August 16 2015

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What laws of the New Covenant are we under today?

August 15 2015

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What are the five solas?

August 15 2015

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What is a 'Daniel fast'?

August 15 2015

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Is Jesus a zombie?

August 15 2015

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

What laws of the New Covenant are we under today?

The Old Covenant that was established between God and the nation of Israel was a covenant of works. God promised to grant eternal life to anyone who...

August 15 2015 8 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Goss , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should a wife always concede to her husband's preferences on how she lives her life?

The simple answer is 'no', for a woman should not 'always' concede. There are cases where acquiescence is not an option. If a husband asked his wife to...

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Answer by Angel Carr

How can I know if I am one of the elect?

God's calling and unconditional promise was Abraham's election. The promise is "to Abraham and his seed forever" (Exodus 32:13). We being dead in Christ are...

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Answer by John Anderson

Should a wife always concede to her husband's preferences on how she lives her life?

No, that would be more like the Muslim religion. A very wise Pastor if mine put it this way. God made Eve from the rib. Not the foot to be trampled on or the...

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Who were the Judaizers?

There have always been those who balk at the idea of God's salvation being offered freely to those who believe. They reason that such a grand gift as...

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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?

August 14 2015

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

How can I know if I am one of the elect?

The Doctrines of Grace are what answers the question and are explained using the acronym TULIP which stands for: T= Total Depravity. Mankind is completely...

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Who helped Jesus carry the cross?

After being ruthlessly tortured by the Romans, Jesus was forced to carry His cross to the place where He would be crucified. At first, Jesus carried His own...

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Is epilepsy mentioned in the Bible?

An account of a boy with epileptic-like seizures is recorded in three of the four Gospels (Matthew 17:14-18; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:38-42). Only in Matthew's...

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

Philippians 4:7 refers to "the peace of God which transcends all understanding." Most of Paul's letters began with the words "Grace and peace to you from God...

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What should it mean to be a Christian employer?

The Bible does not give direct instructions to employers, but its principles for human relationships can be applied to the work setting. Faith in Christ is...

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Why does Solomon refer to his wife as his sister (Song of Solomon 4:9)?

The Song of Solomon is a beautiful, poetic presentation of married love. Chapter 4 deals with the wedding night; as the bridegroom and his bride consummate...

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What does it mean that there will be wars and rumors of wars before the end times?

In part of His response to the disciples' question, "Tell us . . . what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 24:3), Jesus...

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What does it mean to be born of God?

The term born of God is found primarily in the book of 1 John. First John 5:1 says, "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and...

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How can I receive divine guidance?

The desire for direction and divine guidance is universal. In every culture, the wise and learned are revered and their answers sought by those struggling...

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What is the true meaning of the second commandment?

The Ten Commandments are recorded in the Bible in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21. The second of those commandments, in its entirety, is this: "You...

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What is sexual immorality?

In the New Testament, the word most often translated "sexual immorality" is porneia. This word is also translated as "whoredom," "fornication," and...

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What is the majestic plural, and how is it used in the Bible?

The majestic plural, also called the royal plural, is the use of a plural word (such as the pronoun we or us) to refer to a single person. As a type of...

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Should I tell my spouse about my pornography addiction?

The struggle with pornography addiction is usually shrouded in secrecy, but there are benefits to telling one's spouse. The decision to do this should be...

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What is the purpose of First and Second Chronicles?

Likely written between 450 and 425 BC, 1 and 2 Chronicles includes many lists of genealogies. Further, much of the content covers the same events found in...

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Is a man who divorced and remarried before coming to Christ eligible to pastor a church?

The issue of divorced people serving in the ministry (especially the pastorate) is a topic of some deliberation today. We know that divorce is a sin, but we...

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What is the Evangelical Covenant Church?

The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) is an Christian denomination founded in 1885. It traces its roots to the Protestant Reformation and the Lutheran State...

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Why didn't God allow David to build the temple?

In 1 Chronicles 17:1, David's thoughts turn to building a temple for the Lord. The king sent for the prophet Nathan and said, "Here I am, living in a house...

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Who wrote the Bible?

It is accurate to say that God wrote the Bible. According to 2 Timothy 3:16, Scripture is "breathed out" by God. Throughout the Bible, it is obvious that God...

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What is the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM)?

The Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM) - carm.org - is an evangelical Christian ministry that focuses on equipping Christians with the truth,...

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Who was Tychicus in the Bible?

Tychicus is one of those Bible characters who probably don't receive the recognition due them. True, Tychicus is only mentioned five times in the New...

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How can I overcome ministry burnout?

The word burnout means "the reduction of a fuel or substance to nothing through use or combustion." It can also mean "physical or mental collapse caused by...

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What is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming?

August 14 2015

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Who was Balak in the Bible?

Balak was a king of Moab who appears in the Old Testament in Numbers 22-24. His story is in the context of the time of the Israelites' journey to the...

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