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


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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is an Evangelical Free church?

In 1950, the Evangelical Free Church of America (Swedish) and the Norwegian-Danish Evangelical Free Church Association combined to form the Evangelical Free...

January 11 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Frances Munro , Homemaker, bible student, Sheepdog to the Master!

Should a minister be a god-parent to a child born out of wedlock?

As the status/role of being a God parent has no scriptural basis at all, it is irrelevant to inquire whether someone should or shouldn't become one to any...

January 10 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Frances Munro , Homemaker, bible student, Sheepdog to the Master!

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

The question relates to the recent plague of child molestations in our society. In the UK, what has been more interesting is that historical child...

January 10 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Why are so many evangelical Christian leaders caught in scandals?

I would like to liken them to foot soldiers at the forefront of the spiritual battle between God and satan. Therefore the devil does overtime to bring them...

January 10 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse?

A horse ridden in the Bible is a symbol of battle or war, since horses were typically used then for cavalry or pulling chariots. When Christ comes to judge...

January 10 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is a controlling spirit?

January 10 2015 Follow Vote Up

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

How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet?

Every word that we hear preached or taught must line up perfectly with the Word of GOD. To be as those in Berea who "searched the Scriptures daily to find...

January 10 2015 2 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What should we learn from the life of Jacob?

January 10 2015

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What is Sectarianism? Is it sin?

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Answer by Cindy Jennings , Disciple

What did Jacob mean when he said his son Dan would be a serpent and a viper?

Dan means "Judge" and the tribe provided judges in Israel. However, the tribe of Dan was not known for its moral uprightness or its faithfulness. Eventually,...

January 10 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God work in mysterious ways? Why does He work in ways never understandable to the humans?

God is unique from any and everything ever to have been or to ever be. He is unique in every way we may choose to look at it and in every sense we may choose...

January 10 2015 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Who is Satan?

January 10 2015

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What law is Paul referring to in Galatians 5:3?

Galatians 5:3

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Question by Kenya Hildreth

How did Esau's wives give Jacob and Rebekah grief?

Genesis 26:35

2 Votes January 10 2015 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

When the publican cried to God in this passage, did this "justification" that Christ speaks of mean that this publican was now saved and going to heaven?

The context of Luke 18:14 lies in the passage of Luke 18:9-14. Jesus was condemning self righteousness and the act of despising others in the house of God....

January 10 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

Is Christ substantially present in the Eucharist?

This is an issue which is difficult because it has for a long time divided Christians into two parties and is the subject of great controversy. Luther...

January 10 2015 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What should a Christian wife who has a habitual cheating husband do?

I believe that in the answers above you have been given some excellent advice. My Brothers and Sisters in Christ have provided you with truly wonderful...

January 10 2015 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does the Bible say that abandonment is a valid reason for divorce and remarriage?

January 10 2015

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What does the Bible say about discernment?

January 10 2015

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

January 10 2015

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Why did the boy's father say "Help my unbelief!" when he first said "I believe."?

January 10 2015

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What is the book of Tobit?

January 09 2015

Answer by Chris Button , Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace

Is working on Sunday a sin?

"Is working on Sunday a sin?" If working on the Sabbath is a sin then I am a sinner. Personally, of the many sins I commit, working on Sunday isn't on the...

January 09 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is secularism?

January 09 2015

Answer by Dan Rivers , Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree

How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet?

Those who preach that Christians are bound to the Law are false teachers. (Gal 5:4, 2 Cor 3:7-9) Those that add anything to John 3:16 in order for one to be...

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Did God create other people in addition to Adam and Eve?

January 09 2015

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What is Soteriology?

January 09 2015

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Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse?

January 09 2015

Answer by Dan Rivers , Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree

How do I convert to Christianity?

It is true that one has to "believe" in Jesus in order to be saved and have eternal life with the Lord...John 3:16, John 6:28,29, Rom 10:9,10, 1 Cor 15:1-4,...

January 09 2015 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Timothy Baird

How do we know if our patience, kindness etc. are truly fruits of the Spirit or just our own maturity through experience?

D. A. Carson preached a sermon on this passage recently that shed a lot of light on what Paul was saying here under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. You...

January 09 2015 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scott Cross , Pastor/Line Supervisor at a car parts factory

When the publican cried to God in this passage, did this "justification" that Christ speaks of mean that this publican was now saved and going to heaven?

The term "justification" means "in right standing", in this circumstance, the implication is that the tax collector was "in right standing with God". Verse 9...

January 09 2015 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

January 09 2015

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Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

January 09 2015

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

Who is speaking in Isaiah 50:1?

Oh, what a fun question! Isaiah was such a man of God! Jehovah (LORD) had lifted him up into a realm of the Spirit and was speaking to Him in chapter 49, and...

January 09 2015 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Is Christ substantially present in the Eucharist?

Luther said Yes, Zwingli said No. Both men are arguing on biblical grounds. Who is interpreting scriptures correctly?

Luke 22:19

6 Votes January 09 2015 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Who is speaking in Isaiah 50:1?

Who is speaking in Isaiah 50:1?

Isaiah 50:1

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Answer by Lynn Willis , Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe

Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?

ALL above answers are so good! Here are God's reasons: John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same...

January 09 2015 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Yolanda Espinosa

Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?

We should read and study the Bible so that we can understand it more. That way we can grow up in the Christian faith, and we we feed the spirit more and not...

January 09 2015 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brian Harris , Long life Assistant

Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?

I will only simply say the words of Jesus: John 14:6 "I am the way, and the truth and the life; No one comes to the Father except through me." John wrote...

January 09 2015 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?

January 08 2015

Answer by al reynosa , Pastor of Commonground in San Antonio, TX, Graphic Designer

What did Jesus mean when He said, "The publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you?"

Jesus was addressing pious leaders of his day and though they knew the precepts of God they fell short in not only living by his precepts they were unwilling...

January 08 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

What is the meaning of "Hephzibah" in the Bible?

An old girlfriend of mine named her bicycle Hephzibah and I asked her why and she said because "my delight is in her". And I said, "of course!" Regards...

January 08 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can Christians play video games that involve roleplaying as characters who break the law?

A good bit of Scripture to read on the subject of obeying the law is Romans 13:1-7 When we break the laws that were created by our own government, we are in...

January 08 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian be involved with cosplay?

"Cosplay" (or cos-play) is short for "costume play." It is the practice of dressing as a real or fictional character, typically from a video game, comic, TV...

January 08 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pastor Shafer

What did Jesus mean when He said, "The publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you?"

Notes For Verse 28 a [A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard] This illustrates that the despised...

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