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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. 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 include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  10. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14


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Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

What is the meaning of "Jahovia Nissi"?

Jehovah Nissi is found in Exodus 17:15 -Moses then built an altar and named it YAHWEH-Nissi meaning, "Lay hold of YAHWEH' s banner!" YAHWEH will be at war...

October 19 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vera Aycock

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

Genesis 1:1 states that in the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. It does not say in the beginning man made it. John 1:1 says, "In the beginning...

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How transparent should church finances be?

October 19 2014

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

What is the meaning of "Jahovia Nissi"?

Jehovahnissi as found in this Scripture means The LORD is my banner. He is my ensign, my flag. This might make more sense if one thinks in terms of an army...

October 19 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How can I eliminate foul language from my mind?

I work in an environment where bad language is commonly used all day long. Because of this, it is in my mind and I now find it coming into my thoughts and ou...

6 Votes October 19 2014 6 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Wilmore Mutsa Muzamindo

Is repetitive prayer displeasing to God?

The conviction that we have that God is omnipresent and can hear us no matter what determines our repetition of prayers or not. What is central is...

October 19 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What do God's words to Moses about blotting out of his book mean for substitutionary atonement?

My take on these verses is that Moses, even at that time, knew that there is a "book of life", a book where our names are written and can be blotted out....

October 19 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kilian Kean , Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)

What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

We have to remember that people in the Bible were also depressed. David was depressed as shown in Psalms 42, but his hope turned to God for deliverance....

October 19 2014 5 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Feast of Weeks?

Described in Leviticus 23, The Feast of Weeks is the second of the three "solemn feasts" that all Jewish males were required to travel to Jerusalem to attend...

October 19 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Who are the 144,000 in Revelation?

Revelation 7:4

5 Votes October 19 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

Is repetitive prayer displeasing to God?

Prayer is simply an individual’s communication with God. It can be a supplication, worship, praise, thankfulness or just a chat with one’s heavenly father....

October 19 2014 4 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around us?

In my humble opinion a very causal look around our little sphere (earth) seems to indicate the coming apart of many revered and trusted subsystems within the...

October 19 2014 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are our dreams from God?

October 19 2014

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Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?

October 18 2014

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What is the Feast of Tabernacles?

October 18 2014

Answer by James Kirven

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

The question references the Old Testment Law? The question in itself is somewhat improperly phrased. There wasn't just one Law in what we refer to as the Old...

October 18 2014 15 Comments 66 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

What are the qualifications of elders and deacons?

There is much information about elders and deacons in the Bible. 1 Timothy chapter 3 is a good example. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one...

October 18 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

What are some godly traits that should be evidence in the lives of elderly believers?

Titus 2 2 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3...

October 18 2014 Follow Vote Up

Question by Chan Ryu

Why does Judges chapter 2 talk about Joshua when he died in chapter 1?

I am confused about the chronology of things happening in chapter 1-2. I thought Joshua had died and the people of Israel went and fought the people livi...

Judges 2:23

October 18 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Collinson , Tim Collinson

What is the meaning of "Jahovia Nissi"?

Jehovia (or Jehovah) Nissi means "The LORD is my banner" יְהוָה נִסִּי The context of this can be found in Exodus 17:8-14 where Israel defeats Amalek. While...

October 18 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the definition of idealism?

In popular culture, an idealist is generally defined as "a person who sees the world as it could be rather than as it currently exists." An idealist is full...

October 18 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is mortification of sin or the flesh?

Mortification has several meanings in English. One is "a feeling of shame or embarrassment." Another meaning has to do with death. The word mortify means "to...

October 18 2014 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why is edification important in the life of a Christian?

What is edification, and why is it so important in the lives of believers? The word used for "edification" in the New Testament is oikodomé, which translates...

October 18 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the biblical patriarchs?

The biblical patriarchs are the line of men God used to establish the nation of Israel. Perhaps the most well-known of the biblical patriarchs is Abraham,...

October 18 2014 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Who are the supernatural beings described in 2 Peter 2:10?

2 Peter 2:10

4 Votes October 18 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

What are prayer beads? Is it okay to use beads while praying?

Any outward form of prayer Is not biblical. Repeating prayers and words are also not biblical. Those who are practicing these kind of prayers are offering...

October 18 2014 2 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did God marry Adam and Eve?

A priest baptizes an infant, confirms a teenager, gives communion, confers forgiveness. All these acts requires a minister (the priest, who says the words)...

October 18 2014 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the significance of Mount Moriah in the Bible?

Mount Moriah in Old City Jerusalem is the site of numerous biblical acts of faith. It is also one of the most valuable pieces of real estate and one of the...

October 18 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Does God have a physical body?

October 18 2014

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What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?

October 18 2014

Question by Patty Gillette

What is the meaning of "Jahovia Nissi"?

Exodus 17:15

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Question by Anonymous
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What is the feast of Booths?

3 Votes October 17 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

How do I get through chronic pain as a Christian?

Anger is energy that is given to us by our Creator. In the beginning, Adam male and female were given instructions on what to do in the Garden of Eden. They...

October 17 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Ruffa Felicilda

What is the significance of tearing one's clothes in the Bible?

And Elisha saw it and he cried, "My father, my father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!" And he saw him no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes...

Esther 4:1

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Answer by Hairy Animals

Is repetitive prayer displeasing to God?

No indeed! God hates repetitious prayers with no real meaning. Saying the same things over and over again is completely useless and is deeply routed in the...

October 17 2014 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is seeing a married man, who is separated from his wife but not divorced, adulterous?

Yes, it is wrong to be seeing the man, even if it is an emotional affair and not a physical one. “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the...

October 17 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Is seeing a married man, who is separated from his wife but not divorced, adulterous?

There is a man in our church that I have fallen in love with. He has been separated from his wife for almost a year and the finalization of his divorce is be...

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

Are we as Christians supposed to put up with being treated badly in any way as Jesus did? Or are we allowed to take a stand if we feel we are treated unjustly?

There generally 2 responses to violence - fight or flight. Jesus proposes a third option - to turn the other cheek. Jesus doesn't us to fight violence with...

October 17 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Fleming

Are we as Christians supposed to put up with being treated badly in any way as Jesus did? Or are we allowed to take a stand if we feel we are treated unjustly?

Yes we are! We are suppose to be Christ like, and if we are Christ like then we're supposed to do as Christ did and act just as Christ did. By committing...

October 17 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are we all God's children, or only Christians?

October 17 2014

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Is penance mentioned in the Bible?

October 17 2014

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Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?

October 17 2014

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What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in the Book of Revelation?

October 17 2014

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Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

October 17 2014

Answer by Chris Sanchez

What is the "third heaven" referred to in II Cor 12:2?

This passage has been misused over the centuries and the "third heaven" that this passage states gives Mormons the idea of 3 levels of heaven. This idea is...

October 17 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why wouldn't God want to be worshipped in person and in human form on Earth?

On the contrary, Jesus, who is fully God, wanted to be worshiped in person and in human form on Earth. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying,...

October 17 2014 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Question by Wesley Walford , Avid Learner

What time period was Gabriel referencing when he said "the time of the end" in Dan 8:17?

Throughout Daniel 8 , there are various time frames mentioned. Daniel 8:14 talks about 2300 evenings and mornings, in Daniel 8:17 it says it is for the time ...

Daniel 8:14 - 27

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