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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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Question by John Dias

Is repetitive prayer displeasing to God?

Matthew 6:7

5 Votes October 17 2014 7 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by richard barton

How do I know the Bible is not just mythology?

The first response should be a definition of mythology and one of allegory. The Bible is made up of an old and a new Testament. Most of these answers refer...

October 17 2014 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?

May I add some more facts about the creation? God formed man in His own image and likeness. God is spirit. He formed man in spirit (in His own image and...

October 17 2014 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why carry on to fear death if Jesus gave us the promise to live again after death?

For if Jesus surely died and rose again, we should have the assurance that there is life after death. But if so, why is the fear of death still in each and e...

John 11:25

October 17 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by cheryl richardson , Cheryl Richardson

What did Jesus mean that they would not die before the kingdom came in Mark 9:1?

When Jesus said some would not die without seeing the Kingdom, he was referring to (1) Peter, James, and John, who would witness the Transfiguration eight...

October 17 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is the Holy Spirit called 'The Holy Spirit' and not 'the Righteous Spirit'?

For if righteousness is uprightness and holiness is faultlessness, why is the Holy Spirit particularly called 'Holy', instead of 'Righteous'?

October 17 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Can a person feel guilty every time they sin without the presence of the holy spirit in their heart?

Romans 2:14 "For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto...

October 17 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Penny Doty , Disabled forced into early retirement .

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?

As Christians we are to be examples for others, so we set the examples on how we as Christians are to behave. One of the best things that worked for me was...

October 17 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Darrell Thatcher

Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?

Matthew 7:23 "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Notice He didn't say, "I DON'T know you." He said,...

October 17 2014 4 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

There is absolutely no evidence Peter was the first pope of Rome or anywhere else. I believe there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Aside from what...

October 17 2014 3 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Sisson

What is the worm that will not die in Mark 9:48?

The "worm" that will not perish is the rejected Messiah, Jesus Christ. In fact, Jesus quotes the first verse of Psalm 22 during His crucifixion. In doing so,...

October 17 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How do I get through chronic pain as a Christian?

I live in chronic neck pain and as a result I have depression. I have unwanted anger over this and I feel so guilty for feeling these negative emotions.

2 Votes October 17 2014 1 Comment 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When Jesus said; "..before Abraham was born, I AM", wasn't He indirectly revealing He is God?

People hold different views of who exactly Jesus was/is. But if we examine some of the statements made by Jesus Himself, didn't He attempt to tell a bit of H...

John 8:58

2 Votes October 17 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

How is holiness compared and contrasted with righteousness?

Holiness and Righteousness, great question. I will follow the order of the questions, but before I do, I must attempt to define and describe each. I believe...

October 17 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How should a Christian view the dinosaurs?

4 Votes October 17 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

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

This question bears review in the natural scientific realm. To paraphrase Isaiah, Come let us reason together... In our world today, we have things like the...

October 17 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the difference between prayer and worship?

This is a very good question, to pray or prayer in Hebrew (original language of the Scriptures) means to entreat {ask earnestly} Ex 33:13, Bow down, Ezra...

October 17 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Why are there so many Christian denominations?

The short answer is pride and carnality. 1 Cor. 3:2-7 "…for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not...

October 17 2014 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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?

My Opinion is: We are allowed to take a stand if we feel we are treated unjustly. Don't allow anyone to treat you badly; but don't retaliate! Jesus showed us...

October 17 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

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?

Great question, first and foremost as Christians we are God's ambassadors in a foreign (Babylonian run system) in this hostile environment, our duty is to...

October 17 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

There is no question that YHVH/Creator God/Jesus created Adam & Eve. This narrative only traces the genealogy of where Jesus Christ came from; see...

October 17 2014 1 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is humanism? As Christians, are we to harbor humanistic feelings?

Humanism is a system by which humans seek to promote the human agenda as being supreme to anything that may be. It seeks to disregard anything to do with God...

October 17 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Greg Kelly

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

Good question with a simple answer. There are three places referred to as heaven, or heavens: The sky, the stars, and then paradise or God's throne. Paul was...

October 17 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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Why did God have the cherubim guard just the east side of Eden?

October 16 2014

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

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

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Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?

October 16 2014

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How will our resurrection body be different from our current body?

October 16 2014

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What does it mean to pray without ceasing?

October 16 2014

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Is the perpetual virginity of Mary biblical?

October 15 2014

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Is the perpetual virginity of Mary biblical?

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What is the importance of Christian baptism?

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What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?

October 15 2014

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Is there any power in positive thinking?

October 15 2014

Answer by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

What should we learn from the woman at the well?

Christianity is the faith that elevates women to a higher status than slave or property. Jesus takes the time to talk with (1) a woman who is (2) a Samaritan...

October 15 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How should born-again believers view beauty pageants?

I do not think that modern beauty pageants glorify God, at least not in the way they are conveyed today. One may argue that Queen Esther ascended to the...

October 15 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What are the laws of thermodynamics and how do they provide evidence for creationism?

October 15 2014

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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

October 15 2014

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What does the Bible say about soul sleep?

October 15 2014

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What does it mean to count the cost?

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What are the biblical qualifications for apostleship?

October 15 2014

Answer by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

What is the importance of Christian baptism?

Luther's Small Catechism: IV. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism As the head of the family should teach it in a simple way to his household. First. What is...

October 15 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

What is Sufism?

Sufism is a reminder that Islam, despite its claims, is a divided religion. While orthodox Islam regards Allah as an almost unknowable deity and emphasises...

October 15 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?

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What is the worm that will not die in Mark 9:48?

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What is the meaning/definition of the word Catholic?

October 15 2014