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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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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

February 20 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the scribes that often argued with Jesus?

Scribes in ancient Israel were learned men whose business was to study the Law, transcribe it, and write commentaries on it. They were also hired on...

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Do we have to pray or give blessing over our food?

February 20 2015

Answer by JD Abshire

In Genesis 2:17, man is told that if he ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, that he would "die". Since physical death did not exist up to that point, what did it mean to "die"?

I believe the death was three-fold. 1. The spiritual relationship that had previously existed was severed. 2. The aging process began. As with us all, every...

February 20 2015 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Patrick McCloskey

What is a 'Four Square' church?

10 Votes February 20 2015 Follow Vote Up

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

In Genesis 2:17, man is told that if he ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, that he would "die". Since physical death did not exist up to that point, what did it mean to "die"?

The death referred to in Gen. 2:17 is that death wherein there is no resurrection, the 2nd death. There are 2 kinds of death: 1. The death from which there...

February 19 2015 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Were the Ten Commandments written for a specific people or group?

The 10 Commandments were given to Moses for the Israelites when they were wondering in the desert on their way to the promised land. It consisted of laws to...

February 19 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?

This certainly gave Adam/Eve a choice and they acted on their personal choice being free to do so. But, while their choice of "being like him" was correct,...

February 19 2015 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

What do we learn from the life of Zacchaeus the publican?

Let's look at the text Luke 19 "1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the...

February 19 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why would God command for total destruction of these nations?

The iniquity of these nations had reached its peak. This is when God's judgment falls - when the cup of iniquity has become full and overflowing. The...

February 19 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why did GOD give Ishmael a nation?

All of Abraham's children were to become nations. Gen 12:2-3, 13:16, and 15:4-6 promised many descendants to Abraham even before Ishmael was born. When Hagar...

February 19 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by ogunbayo sunday

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

What is a misguided faith? Faith as said in Heb 11:1-5, "is a substance of things hoped for and also the evidence of things not seen". If we can briefly...

February 19 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does God change His mind?

Does God change His mind? Yes He does. Scripture reveals that God did change His mind on several occasions. God changed His mind when He determined to...

February 19 2015 5 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?

I once visited a church where all the woman wore long dark dresses or skirts with baggy blouses, no belts & nary a short haired gal in the bunch. No make...

February 19 2015 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dawn M. Fick

Does the bible have any references on how to choose a church home?

I Cor. 1:10 (esv) I appeal to you, brothers by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that...

February 19 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What is the "harvest time" Jesus refers to?

Just as when wheat is ready for harvest, it does not matter how great the crop is, if not enough workers are available to bring the crop in, weather and time...

February 19 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Nearman , A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma

Does the bible have any references on how to choose a church home?

Matt. 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them. Not those gathered under sectarian names or in...

February 19 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by ogunbayo sunday

How do we understand "give us this day our daily bread" with "do not worry for tomorrow"?

When Jesus said, "Give us this day, our daily bread" and "...tomorrow will worry about itself". He is not telling us not to pray for our future but rather we...

February 19 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Muherman Harun , I am medical doctor, pneumo-phthisiologist.

Does God make mistakes?

God can't make mistakes. But ironically perhaps, He can feel sorry or regret about what He has planned. There are at least 4 instances I know of. 1. During...

February 19 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should married Christians wear wedding rings?

As I read through the answers, something came to mind regarding marriage & wedding rings that I had never thought of before. First to clarify, many...

February 19 2015 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?

Not only was Rahab the harlot was forgiven, but we find later God gave her a family and her name appears in the family line of our Lord as we read in Matthew...

February 19 2015 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in heaven?

February 19 2015

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What was the Old Testament belief about resurrection?

The belief in the resurrection was quite literal for those accepting the writings of the prophets. The Sadducees, for example, only accepted the writings of...

February 19 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

What do we learn from the life of Zacchaeus the publican?

As Jesus was passing by, a man by the name of Zacchaeus, a publican loved to see and host Him at his home (Luke 19:1-9). For he had been judged for being a...

February 19 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Is the war in Iraq a just war?

When it comes to the Iraq war, there is a lot of misinformation and propaganda out there which makes it difficult to give a definitive answer. But first let’...

February 19 2015 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

The short version is, you who believe you can be lost after receiving Christ as your personal savior are in reality saying that Jesus death on the cross is...

February 19 2015 21 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of recompense?

February 19 2015

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What do we learn from the life of Zacchaeus the publican?

February 19 2015

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Is Jesus God in the flesh? Why is it important that Jesus is God in the flesh?

February 19 2015

Answer by Rod Jacobs

What should we learn from the life of king Belshazzar?

Belshazzar was confident and prideful to the point he wouldn't repent even when told of his dire future. He was lord unto himself.

February 19 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Tea Solari

Is it possible that Cain and Able could have two different fathers?

Could Abel have been the child of another man besides Adam?

Genesis 4:2

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

February 19 2015

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

February 19 2015

Answer by JD Abshire

What was the Old Testament belief about resurrection?

If we look at the book of Job which is believed by many authorities to possibly be the oldest book of the Bible, Job 19:23-27 states: "Oh that my words were...

February 19 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gary Creel

Does simply accepting Jesus as your Savior prevent you from sinning?

Does it prevent you from sinning, just erase the penalty of sin, remove the sin nature, or what?

2 Votes February 19 2015 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gary Creel

Will everyone who accepts Jesus as their Savior be saved?

John 3:16 - 18

3 Votes February 19 2015 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Edwin Danny Reaid

How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?

Sovereignty is: Of God, his absolute right to do all things according to his own good pleasure. (Dan 4:25). that you shall be driven from men, and your...

February 18 2015 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

What would have happened if Adam and Eve had not touched the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil?

Good question. First and very importantly, God did not say they could not touch the fruit but stated in Genesis 2:17: "But of the tree of the knowledge of...

February 18 2015 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?

February 18 2015

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

What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?

In addition to what has been stated I would like to add that Abraham went into Hagar after Sarai gave her to be his wife Genesis 16:3-4. Jacob went into Leah...

February 18 2015 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

Is Jesus God in the flesh? Why is it important that Jesus is God in the flesh?

Yes, Jesus is God in the flesh. And this is what is giving multitudes of people trouble to digest. Yet by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, it will digest...

February 18 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by ROD WILSON

Does the bible have any references on how to choose a church home?

My wife and I are not agreeing a church home and I would like to know more about what the bible says on this topic.

6 Votes February 18 2015 1 Comment 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the "harvest time" Jesus refers to?

Luke 10:2

1 Vote February 18 2015 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Are all of the Ten Commandments equal in importance?

We cannot keep all the Commandments therefore we are sinners and subject to eternal death. The Torah gives about 613 commands that they of course couldn't...

February 18 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is corporate worship important?

February 18 2015

Answer by John Anderson

Are all of the Ten Commandments equal in importance?

To a Jew or unsaved person, absolutely. Without Christ, if you break any of them, the Bible says even the dot over an I, you will not see heaven. But they...

February 18 2015 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shelley Studdard

Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?

A great book to read regarding the struggle with just war is the book written by Jocephus. The War of the Jews. It surrounds the destruction of the temple in...

February 18 2015 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up