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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 Seth Freeman

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

When God created mankind, He created us as both physical and spiritual beings. This will actually never change. When Christ returns, part of His glorious...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is it true that life and death is in the power of the tongue?

"The tongue" is used throughout Scripture in both literal and metaphorical ways, especially in Psalms, Proverbs, and James. The tongue is a "small part of...

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Answer by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Why does John 10:1 make a distinction between “thief” and “robber”?

While "thief" and "robber" tend to be used interchangeably, there are actually some differences between the two, both in English and in the original language...

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

How can I know God's will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God's will?

I am a born again Christian, beginning a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in January 2013. I am and forever will be totally in love with Jesus! I...

July 17 2014 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What specifically are the "tithes and contributions" spoken of in Malachi 3:8? Is this talking about money?

"8 Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In your tithes and contributions." Lots of pastors use this to convinc...

Malachi 3:8

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?

"Marriage should be honoured by all and the marriage bed kept pure." (Heb 13:4) It mandates only one spouse for every Christian. Chastity is a virtue common...

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Answer by JD Abshire

Why does John 10:1 make a distinction between “thief” and “robber”?

Although the two terms are similar, robbery is a more severe crime. A thief could be an embezzler, shyster, someone who steals secretively or deceptively. A...

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Does the Bible indicate that, in the end times, people will not be able to recognize the different seasons?

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Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally?

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What will we be doing in heaven?

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Should we give gifts at Christmas?

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What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

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What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?

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Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

When Jesus was crucified did it rain blood?

No. It was NOT biblical. There was not any record of blood rain from above when Jesus was crucified.

July 17 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nancy Sires , Retired. Now my life is dedicated to doing God's will.

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I began attending Lakewood Church in 1995, when Joel's father, John Osteen was the pastor. This was our declaration before we would read The Word. We would...

July 17 2014 29 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

When Jesus was crucified did it rain blood?

Nowhere in Scripture does it record a rain of blood on the day Jesus. I could see someone mistakenly referring to the water and blood that poured from Jesus'...

July 16 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Walrus theCat

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

When Jesus returns, we will receive physical resurrection, as we have already received spiritual resurrection, but one could suppose that he could do that...

July 16 2014 6 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?

"Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge."

Hebrews 13:4

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?

Job had the balanced view on life. God endorsed what he spoke. He said, "Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?" The Holy...

July 16 2014 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Robinson , Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!

What does it mean that a church "preaches grace"?

In our day, we are often confused by the linguistic twists and spin applied to words and terms. Methods of manipulating ideas, often unintentionally, such as...

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Answer by Wendy Roseman , Missionary with Ten Thousand Homes, South Africa

How do I renew my mind?

When the Bible says to renew your mind, I believe it simply means read the Bible. The more we read the Word of God and get it into our spirits the less we...

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Question by Julian Grear

Is it sinful to hate my life?

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Question by Karen Sweeney

Why does John 10:1 make a distinction between “thief” and “robber”?

“I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber."

John 10:1

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Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

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If God is all knowing why did He have to test them?

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Answer by Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

What does "I shall not want" mean in psalms 23:1?

This phrase used to confuse me a lot when I first started reading the Bible because I thought the author meant he didn't "want" The Lord as his Shepherd....

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Question by Kasey Wilson

What does "I shall not want" mean in psalms 23:1?

The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want.

Psalms 23:1

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

Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?

This has been a topic in my bible study just last week, and for me personally, an issue I have explored again and again and came to a new understanding about...

July 16 2014 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ni Jay , Researcher into human reasoning

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I think many of you are missing the point. Neither Jesus nor his disciples were prosperous on earth. Everything Jesus said was about the next world, not...

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Answer by BJ Mo , A continuing Disciple of God's Word!!!

What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

These verses pretty much say it all, God not only hates lying, but He considers it an abomination! Proverbs 6:16-18 (AKJV) 16 These six things doth the Lord...

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Answer by Frederick Thomas , Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

“We already go to heaven” “We” refers to the spirit and soul 2Co 5:6 So we are always full of courage. We know that as long as we are at home IN THE BODY we...

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Answer by Charles Kachikoti

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

Is Joel Osteen's declaration false in any respect? NO. The problem we have as Christians is scepticism, and it hides itself in finding historical and...

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Answer by Salem Markus Purba

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

Well, it is simply from the Bible itself; I can do good and I can do evil (Genesis 3: 22), I can obey it and I can violate it, I can be blessed and I can be...

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Answer by Bryan Naidoo , founder and senior pastor of The Upper-Room Church

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I see nothing wrong with this statement, sure it is not a scriptural statement but there are truths inside the statement. For instance "this is my...

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Answer by James Sanders , Licensed Counselor

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?

The precept of forgiveness implies love your enemies and forgiving them no matter what. I agree. However, sometimes people think that if they forgive then...

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Answer by Evans Kings

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

Joel Olsteen's confession is totally in agreement with the gospel. To disagree with it is to disagree with scriptures. 1) I can do all things through Christ...

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Answer by L.S. James , Artist

What can I do when I am under spiritual attack?

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be...

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Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I live in Houston, Texas home of Lakewood church. I first recall hearing the "This is my Bible..." speech from his father John Osteen the founding pastor of...

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Answer by Hans Yunge

How do I renew my mind?

Renewing the mind starts with a return to innocence, which starts by giving our lives to Jesus Christ. Through Jesus we then enter into full repentance of...

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

If I was tempted to sin and started, but did not go through it completely does it still count as a sin?

The answer is NO...because we are not under the law. And as such sins are no longer charged against us... Rom 5:13 NIV - {13} To be sure, sin was in the...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What does stiff-necked mean?

"Stiff-necked" is used as an idiom for rebellious, disobedient people. Deut 9:6 says, "Understand therefore, that the LORD thy God giveth thee not this good...

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Answer by Hans Yunge

How do I identify my spiritual gift?

Through my personal journey in discovering my spiritual gift the Lord revealed a couple things to me. One's gift is not something you have to make happen, or...

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If my pregnant wife is diagnosed with a defective baby, what should we do?

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What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

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Answer by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

If I was tempted to sin and started, but did not go through it completely does it still count as a sin?

If I was tempted to sin and started, but did not go through it completely does it still count as a sin? Let’s go to the word and find out. James 1:14,15 ”But...

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