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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?
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Question by Anonymous
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Why, in Matthew 14:33, does it say that they said truly He is the Son of God and worshipped Him, but in Mark 6:52 it says they hardened their hearts?

Also in Matthew 14:22-33 it talks about Peter walking on the water also, but in Mark 6:45-52 it makes no mention of that instead speaks about how they did no...

November 13 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marijke Vente

If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?

Consider this: The name Jesus is not sympathetic (understatement) to the Jews. Horrible things were done to the Jews in that name... Think back of the story...

November 13 2014 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Salem Markus Purba

What does the Bible say about capitalism?

Capitalism as a kind of economic system of the world is totally different to the economic system of The Bible/The Kingdom of Heaven as mentioned in Treasures...

November 13 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim New , Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!

Why did Jesus command people to not tell others of the miracles He performed?

The above statements may be correct but here is something to think about: If Jesus healed you today of your illness or whatever wouldnt you be so happy that...

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What is biblical hermeneutics?

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Is the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Biblically accurate?

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Can/should a Christian who is a virgin marry someone who is not a virgin?

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Who was Apollos?

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?

In ancient building practices, the cornerstone was the principal stone placed at the corner of the edifice. The cornerstone was usually one of the largest,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?

A dark period in the history of the United States, the Salem witch trials were a series of hearings and trials to prosecute people accused of witchcraft in...

November 13 2014 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Victoria Alston

Should we be associated with non-believers?

I feel that we should interact with non-believers because we could influence them and maybe eventually lead them to Jesus. Is it wrong to be friends with non...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?

While the Christmas Tree does have pagan roots, whether one keeps one or not is up to one's own conscience. See the related eBible topic, "Should Christian's...

November 13 2014 8 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the doctrine of eternal Sonship and is it Biblical?

The doctrine of eternal Sonship simply affirms that the second Person of the triune Godhead has eternally existed as the Son. In other words, there was never...

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Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

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Question by Anonymous
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Why was Rachel important enough to mention in this passage?

Matthew 2:18

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

How can we use prayers for repentance in scripture as guidelines to help us confess and repent of our sin?

I believe that the LORD Jesus Christ died to save me from myself. I believe that if I am humble and fall at His Cross asking for forgiveness, He is faithful,...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What was the practice of casting lots?

The 'casting of lots' in the Old Testament was a specific ritual whereby a priest, or petitioner through a priest, could inquire of God (Num 27:21m Ezra...

November 13 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Tammi Arriolo

How can we use prayers for repentance in scripture as guidelines to help us confess and repent of our sin?

What are some of the prayers? How can we apply them to our own lives?

Psalms 51:1 - 19

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How is it possible Timothy knew the holy scripture from infancy?

How is it possible Timothy knew the holy scripture from infancy? The Greek word "brephos" for infant in 2 Timothy 3:15 has a range of possible translations...

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What was the practice of casting lots?

November 13 2014

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the story of Abraham and Lot?

The story of Abraham and Lot is one that depicts the preservation of God's people who place their faith and trust in God despite their trying environments....

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Answer by JEAN KABUYA , Pastor @Breath of Life

Considering Lot's lifestyle and the events of Genesis 19, how was he declared just, righteous and godly?

Lot's story starts long before with his uncle's (abram) call and decision to follow God's call. After the destruction of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:3),...

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

How is it possible Timothy knew the holy scripture from infancy?

There could be a different take on this as well. Do we know that Timothy was Jewish and therefore raised on the Torah? For the purposes of my opinion and...

November 12 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

How is it possible Timothy knew the holy scripture from infancy?

I believe the passage referred to means exactly what it would mean today if someone says "he was raised in church since he was a baby". Or "he was taught...

November 12 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Priory of Sion?

In The Da Vinci Code, the Priory of Sion is a secret society, founded A.D. 1099, claiming such members as Isaac Newton, Victor Hugo, and Leonardo Da Vinci....

November 12 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Beatrice Picon , I'm a homemaker taking care of what God put in my care.

How is it possible Timothy knew the holy scripture from infancy?

In the scripture we are shown that the people in the very beginning were told that from the time they get up till they lay down they were to tell the...

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Question by Penny G. Vera , PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.

How should Christians react when a civil restriction seeks to stop us from sharing Jesus Christ?

No one can share Jesus Christ without it offending other religions or non-religious people. If only one person complains, we have to compromise, if my cross ...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that God is infinite?

The infinite nature of God simply means that God exists outside of and is not limited by time or space. Infinite simply means "without limits." When we refer...

November 12 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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What is the story of Abraham and Lot?

The story of Abraham (originally Abram) and Lot begins with Abraham's father, Terah. Terah left Ur of the Chaldeans and traveled west to Haran with Abraham;...

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Answer by jon schoenwetter

What is the story of Abraham and Lot?

It never ceases to amaze me how God's Word, though written thousands of years ago, in a different time and era, still can be relevant to our life today. I...

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Answer by Janice Burton , Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor

How is it possible Timothy knew the holy scripture from infancy?

Before the foundations of the world, God knows us. Before we are formed in our mother's womb, God knows us. God knowing us means God molding us and shaping...

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What is the Latter Rain Movement?

The Latter Rain Movement is an influence within Pentecostalism which teaches that the Lord is pouring out His Spirit again, as He did at Pentecost, and using...

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If His name was Yeshua, why do we call Him Jesus?

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What should we learn from the life of John the Baptist?

November 12 2014

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What is the origin of Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras, which is French for "Fat Tuesday," is the last day of a season called "Carnival." The Carnival season is characterized by merrymaking, feasting,...

November 12 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jake & amanda Ball

What is the Apostolic Church, and what do Apostolics believe?

Being Apostolic, I'll give you first hand knowledge of what I believe: We believe in the bible. That's it. Yes, I know it may seem vague, but we hold true to...

November 12 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Is eternal security a "license" to sin?

I’m not a pastor or have any formal theological education but it makes sense to believe that the doctrine of eternal security imply a license to sin. If a...

November 12 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Is eternal security a "license" to sin?

The unfortunate result of such a doctrine as “eternal Security” is that it is giving believers a false sense of security when the Scriptures clearly teach...

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What is Islam, and what do Muslims believe?

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Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

With regards to biblical eschatology, is it possible that ISIS is involved in the End Times?

I will preface this post by saying the following: With end-time prophecy, I really haven’t a clue. There are so many differing views and opinions that to...

November 12 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pam Johnson

Was Lucifer perfect when God created Him?

That's a really good question. Was Lucifer perfect when God created him? Because God is perfect and we can read from scripture that all He created for humans...

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Question by JD Abshire

How is it possible Timothy knew the holy scripture from infancy?

Strong's concordance indicates the original Greek word for child in this text is brephos and defined as: an unborn child, embryo, a foetus, a new-born child,...

2 Timothy 3:15

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What is the symbolism of the Lamb and the 144,000 in Revelation 14:1?

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Considering Lot's lifestyle and the events of Genesis 19, how was he declared just, righteous and godly?

This is a perfect example of how our judgemt is diffrent than God's judgement: "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your...

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