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  1. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  2. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  3. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  4. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  5. How can we reconcile God's selective mercy with the notion of our all-loving God?
  6. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14


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Answer by Emily Rivera

What does the Bible say about being in a long distance relationship with your spouse?

Stay faithful. Talk and skype or FaceTime. The Bible doesn't really say (to my knowledge), but I can think of examples that it illustrates. For example: When...

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Answer by Georg Kouz

Do Christians and Jews worship the same God?

Why Jews Don't Believe In Jesus: For 2,000 years Jews have rejected the Christian idea of Jesus as messiah. Why? According to them: 1. Jesus Did Not Fulfill...

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Is Islam just 500 years behind Christianity?

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How can I overcome having a critical spirit?

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What is the meaning of "Hephzibah" in the Bible?

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Answer by Don Whitley , Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.

Is Islam just 500 years behind Christianity?

It really makes no difference. Muhammad was a lie because he was not a prophet of God. He did not practice Godly things and he did practice and advocate...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What was the story of Jacob and Esau?

Jacob and Esau were the sons of Isaac and Rebekah and the first twins mentioned in the Bible. Even before they were born, they were struggling together in...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of Azazel / the scapegoat?

"Azazel" or "the scapegoat" is mentioned in Leviticus 16 as part of God's instructions to the Israelites regarding the Day of Atonement. On this day, the...

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Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?

Of course the root cause of all such abominations is that the heart of man (and women) is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked (Jeremiah 17:9)....

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How can Christians be sensitive to Muslim/Islamic culture?

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Do you think that God can relate to you?

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why does God love us?

This short question is among the most profound questions ever asked. And no human would ever be able to answer it sufficiently. One thing is certain,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Key of Solomon?

The Key of Solomon is a medieval grimoire, or book of magic, wrongly attributed to Solomon, son of David. Scholars typically identify the Key of Solomon as a...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about divination?

The word divination comes from the Latin divinare, meaning "to foresee" or "to be inspired by a god." To practice divination is to uncover hidden knowledge...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What was the firmament in the Bible?

The "firmament" (from the Latin firmamentum, meaning "sky" or "expanse") is mentioned 17 times in the King James Version of the Bible and refers to the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about worldliness?

The dictionary definition of "worldly" is "relating to, or devoted to, the temporal world." Worldliness, then, is the condition of being concerned with...

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Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Do Christians and Jews worship the same God?

With a simple answer: YES. God is 'God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! He is 3 persons in one. Jesus 'was the Word and the Word was with God...

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Answer by Orville Carney

How can I forgive those who sin against me?

Although I agree that in essence we/you should be able to forgive someone we don't have to take that so far as to where it will continue to be a dividing...

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What is the Assemblies of God Church, and what do they believe?

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Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

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Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
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Is Islam just 500 years behind Christianity?

This question carries an implicit assumption that age is the *ONLY* difference between Islam and Christianity, and by definition to Judaism as well. Yes, all...

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What does the Bible say about being in a long distance relationship with your spouse?

What should we do one of our jobs requires us to be apart for a lengthy period of time, such as 2 years?

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?

The answer to this question can be distilled from Genesis 22:1,12. Genesis 22:1 says "And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How old was Isaac when Abraham offered him as a sacrifice?

Scripture does not indicate the age of Isaac when he was to be offered as a sacrifice. However given the kind of question he raised to the father in Genesis...

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Answer by GIDION MUGISHA KANYAIRITA

How old was Isaac when Abraham offered him as a sacrifice?

According to my opinion about the given question above, it can be seen in the Bible about the age of Sarah and Abraham Genesis 17:17. Abraham was one hundred...

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Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

How old was Isaac when Abraham offered him as a sacrifice?

Scripture never states directly Isaac's age when Abraham was tested by the LORD with his offering if Isaac upon the altar. However, a study of the original...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is a pastor's wife also called automatically to be a pastor because her husband is one?

Is a pastor's wife automatically called into pastoral ministry by virtue of her husband's calling as a Pastor? In answering this question lets first bear in...

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Answer by Ndubuisi Moses

Is God making his people not turn to him in Isaiah 6:9-10?

I would say, God was speaking ironically. 'Much as you hear...' this implies that, though the prophets speaks, in vain they would listen to the message of...

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Answer by Ndubuisi Moses

Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?

The catholics omitted the commandment #2 because the Romans are used to making of images mostly for remembrance purposes of great men and women, so since the...

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

What does the Bible teach about human trafficking?

Many skeptics accuse the Bible of being pro-slavery. But it is not. The Bible does acknowledge that due to man's sinful and selfish nature, he enslaves...

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Answer by Paul Kienbaum

How do I approach talking about God to an atheist?

I think one thing you should know is don't get discouraged. It's not our battle to win or lose. We are vessels of good news and that is so awesome! One tool...

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What does the bible say about frequent sleeplessness?

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How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

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Why did Jesus say a person must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, in order to be his disciple?

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why was the scepter part of the birthright inheritance given to Judah instead of Joseph?

I humbly submit that in Genesis 49 Jacob gathers and then prophesied over the twelve tribes of the young nation in very enigmatic riddles. Genesis 49:8...

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Answer by Seth Freeman

Who was Seth's wife? Was Seth's wife his sister?

One of the commands to Adam and Eve was to be fruitful and multiply. Remember when Cain killed his brother and was afraid because he said that anyone who...

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What is antinomianism?

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How can I believe in the goodness of God when there is so much evil in the world?

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Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?

The Hebrews who were the original recipients of God's commands list the prohibition of idols as the second commandment of the decalogue. The Jews at the time...

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Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

What was the significance of Moses putting ram's blood onto Aaron's right ear lobe, right thumb, and right big toe?

The significance of the ram's blood upon the right thumb, right ear lobe and right great toe is on of consecration. As the High Priest of the Israelites...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who is Maitreya? Is Maitreya the antichrist?

Maitreya is usually attributed to the name used in Buddhism for "a Buddha yet to come," though the origins of Maitreya are unclear and disputed. Although...

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Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

By believing (faith) that Jesus is the Messiah (Savior) we are given eternal life with Him. No pain, no sorrow, no tears. We are given incorruptible, eternal...

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Answer by Amanda V

Is it wrong in God's eyes to have a sexless marriage?

My opinion is based on 1 Cor 7:5 which talks about not abstaining from sex in a marriage unless upon mutual consent, so both parties can pray. A sexless...

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Answer by Linda Rickaby

What does the bible say about frequent sleeplessness?

David spoke in the Psalms of sleeplessness, as well as Paul, when he spoke of his trials. Many times what brings wakefulness is burdens weighing heavily on...

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Answer by tom w

What does the bible say about frequent sleeplessness?

Occasional sleepless nights are normal for nearly everyone and sometimes insomnia is caused by uncontrollable factors like physical pain or nightmares. But...

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Answer by Jose de Carvalho , Seminary Theology Graduate

Why does the widow of the brother have to spit in his face and take off his shoe? What does taking off his shoe and spitting in his face symbolize?

This section concerns the applicability of the Law in context of justice, marriage and business. More directly to the question this section deals with the...

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