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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 Eric Dabbs

Is the book of Revelation written in chronological order?

The book of Revelation remains a mystery for a lot of Christians because they tend to write it off as being too hard to understand, or they believe it...

November 02 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Berean Researcher , A Berean Researcher

What clues are there in the Bible that tell us the season and approximate date that Jesus was born?"

This question is when the most authoritative verses give us clues of when (season, month, approximate day) Jesus was born. We know He was not born on Decemb...

1 Vote November 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

Question by Berean Researcher , A Berean Researcher

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

16 Dan shall judge his people As one of the tribes of Israel. 17 Dan shall be a serpent by the way, A viper by the path, That bites the horse's heel...

Genesis 49:16 - 18

2 Votes November 02 2014 1 Comment 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is general revelation and special revelation?

General revelation and special revelation are the two ways God has chosen to reveal Himself to humanity. General revelation refers to the general truths that...

November 02 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from Christian martyrs?

A Christian martyr is someone who died for his or her faith, rather than renounce Christ. Ever since Stephen was stoned to death outside Jerusalem (Acts 7),...

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What is the Nicene Creed?

November 02 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the Christian themes in The Silver Chair?

The Silver Chair is the fourth book in the "Chronicles of Narnia" series by C. S. Lewis. Eustace Scrubb, having learned some hard lessons in the previous...

November 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the Christian themes in The Magician's Nephew?

Although published as the sixth in the series, The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis is the first of the Narnia books when arranged chronologically. Much is...

November 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments?

The 10th Commandment deals with property and the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes (1 John 2: 15-16, which makes man covetous by nature. Jesus...

November 02 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

What are the origins of Halloween?

The Bible does not mention Halloween. However, both the ancient origins of Halloween and its modern customs show it to be a celebration based on false...

November 02 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Answer by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

Who was the martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer?

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (German: [ˈdiːtʁɪç ˈboːnhœfɐ]; 4 February 1906 – 9 April 1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, anti-Nazi dissident, and key...

November 02 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Hanvey

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

What does it mean to be a Christian? “First of all, the word “Christian or maybe as a Christ follower” or “as a disciple of Jesus Christ” or something like...

November 02 2014 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?

November 02 2014

Question by vanessa pannuti

What is the Elim Pentecostal Church and what do they believe?

I was given a leaflet about Kensington Temple, part of the Elim Pentecostal denomination. Is it an appropriate denomination to attend?

November 01 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Manafa robert chucar best Manafa , married,lecturer/businessman,senior pastor TTA.

Did God or Satan make David take a census?

The Scriptures that related the story of David taking a census in israel (2 Sam 24:1,and 1 Chron 21:1), and the consequences of the census, is what I term...

November 01 2014 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

Why did Moses put blood on Aaron's right ear lobe, thumb, and the big toe of his right foot?

At the installation of the priesthood in Israel, Moses was commanded to take some of the blood of the ram of the installation and put it on the lobe of the...

November 01 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

Who was Corrie Ten Boom?

Cornelia "Corrie" ten Boom (Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 15 April 1892 – Placentia, California, United States, 15 April 1983) was a Dutch Christian who, along...

November 01 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

What does the Bible say about getting a sex change?

When someone decides to get a sex change, that person is saying, "God, you know what? You made a mistake." God NEVER makes mistakes! Don't do it!

November 01 2014 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Sam Shupe

What does it mean that God will rejoice over us with singing?

When I read this portion of Scripture I see a description of a loving living personal God. So many pictures and movies show Him as solemn and no emotions....

November 01 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the modern equivalents of biblical weights and measures?

The use of weights and measurements was common in ancient times, just like it is today. The problem is that the words used for various measurements were...

November 01 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

Why are there two different Creation accounts in Genesis chapters 1-2?

One should understand that the author has different purpose in one than in the other. The chapter 1 presents a three-level hierarchy of God's creative...

November 01 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the economic Trinity?

The Trinity is one of the most complex concepts in the Bible and nigh inexplicable. We know that God is One (Deuteronomy 6:4), and we know that He exists in...

November 01 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Was Jesus crucified on a cross, pole, or stake?

November 01 2014

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What are the ingredients to a truly biblical worship service?

November 01 2014

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

Why did Jacob place a stone, pour oil on it, and set it up as a pillar?

I believe that Jacob was sitting this up as an altar to the LORD God. He later returned to this same place and sacrificed again with his wives Rachel and...

November 01 2014 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Greg Kelly

Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?

No, probably not, but it may have been a "Whale Shark". Short simple answer, but a whale shark is a great fish; it has the anatomical ability to swallow a...

November 01 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?

November 01 2014

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Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?

November 01 2014

Question by Pat G , A Berean Researcher

What is the The International Day of Prayer?

https://www.opendoorsusa.org/

November 01 2014 Follow Vote Up

Question by Berean Researcher , A Berean Researcher

Who was Saint Polycarp?

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How should Christians react to the book and movie, "Heaven is for Real"?

November 01 2014

Question by Anonymous
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Will God stop using us on earth if we sin?

That is, if we sin and repent, are we no longer of use for ministry or evangelism? Does God stop using us if our testimony for Him is damaged? I told a li...

1 Vote October 31 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Danny Monteagudo

Did God or Satan make David take a census?

2 Samuel 24:1 says God made David take a census. 1 Chronicles 21:1 says that Satan made David take a census Do these passages contradict?

2 Chronicles 21:1

3 Votes October 31 2014 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Moses put blood on Aaron's right ear lobe, thumb, and the big toe of his right foot?

This question is so beautiful. We should ask for these same things from God today! 1Pet 2:9 In Lev 8:1-36, Moses was instructed by God to consecrate the High...

October 31 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?

I actually already answered this question in a comment to another post but because of the specifity I want to answer it again here. Some years back after I...

October 31 2014 2 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why is it better to be humble and oppressed than to share with the proud in plunder?

Great question in our current age of instant gratification via various unimagined technological wonders. I submit three of the ten commandments the eighth,...

October 31 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Salem Markus Purba

Why did Jesus teach in parables?

Because the words Jesus has spoken to us in the Bible are Spirit (John 1: 1-5; 6: 63-65), and God is Spirit (Genesis 1: 2); " I AM WHO I AM " (Exodus 3: 14)....

October 31 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by sarah sandiford

Is Halloween Pagan in practice or origin?

I've never understood why children are encouraged to celebrate Halloween by dressing as devils and witches and other occult themes. My thoughts are that...

October 31 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

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

The Hebrew word for rod is "shebet" which means staff, branch, offshoot, club or scepter. The staff is "mish-eneth" translated as staff or support. A...

October 31 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

Does God still perform miracles?

He not only performs miracles every day {ANYTHING can happen in the night while you're sleeping, but you still wake up.}, but He also still answers prayers!...

October 31 2014 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up