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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. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  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. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  10. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?


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Answer by Kim Hunley

Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.?

This is a "heart" issue.How can anyone ask a question like this, do you go to God when you have an extra need, a new car, money to pay an unexpected hospital...

March 18 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What was happening in the rest of the world when the Bible was being written and why is it not covered in the Bible?

One of my favorite Bible verses is the last verse in the book of John. "Jesus did many other things as well. I suppose the whole world would not hold the...

March 18 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

How is it that many Christians believe that through the Holy Spirit, the dead are being raised, sight is being restored to the blind, and the deaf are able to hear, but deny the power of the Holy Spirit to eternally secure the believer?

Do you believe that the Holy Spirit ever keeps anyone from EVER sinning again once they are saved? I have never seen anyone who disagree with "eternal...

March 18 2015 7 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Armando Antao

How long did Moses stay in Midian?

Exodus 3:1 - 6

2 Votes March 18 2015 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Lee Montgomery

Does the word "Discretion" in this verse have a deeper meaning?

I know the Webster-definition of "discretion" but does the word have the same meaning within this verse?

Proverbs 3:21

March 18 2015 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

In the KJV, Matthew 18:22 says that Jesus told Peter to, "forgive seventy times seven." In the NRSV, it only states seventy-seven times in same verse. Is there a reason for the difference in amounts?

Galen gave a great explanation. I would just add that my NIV study Bible adds in parenthesis "(or seventy times seven)". Some translations are word for word...

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If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

March 18 2015

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?

First let’s make one thing clear; no child of God is illegal! The term “illegal alien,” which is not even a legal term, implies that a person’s existence is...

March 18 2015 8 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?

March 18 2015

Answer by JD Abshire

Should any of the Egyptian and Celtic writings included in the Kolbrin Bible be taken as inspired by God as the Bible is?

Revelation 22:18 "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add...

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Answer by Dorothy Mathieson

How is it that many Christians believe that through the Holy Spirit, the dead are being raised, sight is being restored to the blind, and the deaf are able to hear, but deny the power of the Holy Spirit to eternally secure the believer?

It is my belief that the peoples 'inner man' have been so filled up with the lies of the devil, that they do not desire to believe this 'power' from the Holy...

March 18 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Galen Smith , Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary

In the KJV, Matthew 18:22 says that Jesus told Peter to, "forgive seventy times seven." In the NRSV, it only states seventy-seven times in same verse. Is there a reason for the difference in amounts?

We might guess that this discrepancy was due to variant readings in the Greek manuscripts, but that is not the case. The manuscripts are in strong agreement....

March 18 2015 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by JEAN KABUYA , Pastor @Breath of Life

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? Dear friend; Yes. If baptism was not necessary, The Lord Jesus Christ would have not...

March 17 2015 3 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

"When the Apostles returned". How long were they gone and what did Jesus do during their absence?

Let's start at the beginning of chapter 9 of Luke. Then He called His twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils and to...

March 17 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?

I think everyone has some fear of dying, and maybe not so much the dying as the pain that might go with it. Three years ago I had what they call a sudden...

March 17 2015 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean when this passage says "to walk before Me in truth"

1 Kings 2:4 (KJV) says "That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me...

March 17 2015 Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to have a 'misguided faith'?

March 17 2015

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What does it mean to have faith in Jesus?

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What does it mean for a Christian to grow in faith?

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Is it wrong to be angry with God?

March 17 2015

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How are we to submit to God?

March 17 2015

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What is the gospel of Jesus Christ?

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Who was Antiochus Epiphanes?

March 17 2015

Answer by JD Abshire

When cross-referencing Luke 4:18 to Isaiah 61:1-2, where it says, "recovering of sight to the blind," in Isaiah 61, there is no mention of restoring sight to the blind. How are these two verses correlated?

Much prophecy has a near and far application i.e. two-fold. I believe Isaiah 61 is just one of those passages which speaks of Christ's two advents in one...

March 16 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Koch Cha

What does it mean when this passage says "to walk before Me in truth"

"That the Lord may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, 'If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness ...

1 Kings 2:4

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Answer by William Crowther , Retired, member 1st Baptist Church of Cutler Ridge

How will God provide a way of escape if we are tempted?

An important thing to remember is that Satan is the master deceiver. In that moment of powerful temptation, we won't even want to remember and claim God's...

March 16 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Joshua , Sinner saved by grace to serve and witness wherever I can

What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?

I am a very happily married Christian and I have two children. It is true that the bible doesn't give clear direction on this particular issue and as such it...

March 16 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lynda Hickman , Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead

What are the lost books of the Bible?

In my life time I have known many who read the Bible "religiously," could quote Scripture perfectly, yet they did not know Christ. They went to church, sang...

March 16 2015 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

How can I know for sure that my anger is righteous indignation?

I have a bit of a different perspective to this question. I believe we can all agree there are at least two types of Anger. One in which is "fleshly" and...

March 16 2015 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jyotish Mishra , Saved by grace through faith in JESUS CHRIST.

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

Absolutely not. In the book of Haggai God admonished the the children of Isreal because they attached more importance to building their house as compared to...

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Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?

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What does the Bible say about obedience?

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Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?

March 16 2015

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

Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?

Great question. The answers already given in response to this question are correct, but only partially and got confusing because of one's concept of "What is...

March 16 2015 7 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are mermaids mentioned in the Bible? Do mermaids exist?

March 16 2015

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How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ?

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Will there be a second chance for salvation after death?

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Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?

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What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

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How can I know for sure that my anger is righteous indignation?

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How can I know that I have the presence of Holy Spirit in my heart?

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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?

March 16 2015

Answer by JD Abshire

What happens once we die?

As Ezra very appropriately referenced 1 Thessalonians 4, the departed spirit of saints goes into the presence and care of God in heaven upon physical death....

March 15 2015 3 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lynda Hickman , Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead

What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

It has always been my observation that when some people are first born again, they are almost feverish in their desire to read His Word. But then as time...

March 15 2015 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up