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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  3. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  4. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  5. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  6. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  7. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  8. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?

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First John 2:2 From the book of Acts to Philemon salvation is a free gift to all who accept His one blood sacrifice for all sin. Romans 1:16 John 3:18 First...

October 13 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

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Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier of them that BELIEVE in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? By the law of works?...

October 13 2021

Comment by Bob Griffith

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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Be fearful of God who can destroy both soul and spirit in Hell. Their WORM dieth not, means the worms that eat them dont die. Satan, the Beast and the False...

October 13 2021

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October 12 2021

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Was heaven prepared from eternity or is Jesus still preparing it? (JOHN 14:2–3)

Jesus speaks in the passage from Matthew about the kingdom "prepared" for the redeemed "from the foundation of the world". To me, that could be interpreted...

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Was heaven prepared from eternity or is Jesus still preparing it? (JOHN 14:2–3)

Matthew says that heaven was “prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Mt 25:34). But here in John 14:2, Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for ...

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Comment by Wes Helmuth

Is heaven a place of rest and quiet or of incessant praise and singing? (Revelation 14:13)

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A further thought on our rest in heaven - When we are in the environment of Heaven, without any evil being done by anyone, and when we no longer are even...

October 12 2021

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is God inheritance?

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Deuteronomy 32:9, "But the Lord's portion is his people, Jacob, his own inheritance."

October 12 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?

Yes, you are right, Anonymous. The Greek word mon is deciphered "houses" or as you say, "mansions," in John 14:2 and "residence" in John 14:23. It basically...

October 12 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is consequentialist ethics / consequentialism?

October 12 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?

Colossians 2:13 He has forgiven us ALL trespasses. First Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but unto us who...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is there something significant about HOW the sower is planting his seeds?

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Paul isn't talking about the word as much as he's talking about the growth of the church. The church is begun by a believer going from unbeliever to...

October 12 2021

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does it mean that the Word became flesh?

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Jesus The Christ is the Holy Bible alive and walking!

October 12 2021

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does it say any where in the Bible that it is better for a man to plant his seed in the belly of a whore than on the ground?

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Mr Travler you stopped short of listing the chapter and verse where the convoluted statement in question is stated. The story of Onan ejaculating on the...

October 12 2021

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does it say any where in the Bible that it is better for a man to plant his seed in the belly of a whore than on the ground?

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The statement you're ascribing to the bible sounds like a proverb, does it not? It has the sound of posing as a "wise saying," although being actually void...

October 12 2021

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?

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Hematidosis (whatever that is) isn't mentioned ANYWHERE in the Bible. To insert it into the narrative is, IN MY OPINION, a travesty. If Jesus had a "rare...

October 11 2021

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?

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No, I don't think the writer wants us to think Jesus had some rare condition that caused Him to sweat hemoglobin. He says it was "as if" He was sweating...

October 11 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

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Bible repentance is the Greek word Metanoia. It simply means a change of mind. We change our mind from trusting in what we do to save us to trusting in what...

October 11 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does God love me?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. We are saved and sealed by the...

October 11 2021

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

Does God love me?

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Andy, you keep up the great posting, it is inspirational to many. Your friend Tony

October 11 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is heaven a place of rest and quiet or of incessant praise and singing? (Revelation 14:13)

In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says that “labor” implies what is wearisome and painful. “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Does God love me?

You are secure in your relationship with God: Nothing can separate you from God’s love. Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean He no...

October 10 2021 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?

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I suspect that since all there is belongs to God, God is giving us the original option of choice. As in the beginning, “Do not eat of this tree.” Genesis...

October 10 2021

Answer by Eldon MavBeth

Does God love me?

God loves you so much that He took your punishment for every sin you committed. He paid for it so that you would never have to. He loves you so much that He...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?

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Jesus said it, so I believe it. People will analyze and criticise forever. But we are to know what we believe and why we believe.

October 10 2021

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why is the Virgin Birth so important?

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Wow, thank you. I enjoyed your discussion. Much to ponder. AMEN!

October 10 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about worry?

An average person’s anxiety is focused on… 40%—things that will never happen 30%—things about the past that can’t be changed 12%—things about criticism by...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What should we learn from the life of Daniel?

In my book, Daniel was best known for 2 things: his constant integrity (Daniel 6:4) and his unceasing prayerfulness (Daniel 2:17, 18; 6:16). I love Daniel...

October 10 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is replacement theology?

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Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, For it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that BELIEVETH, to the Jew first, and also to...

October 09 2021

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about honesty?

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A story that goes along w/ Michael's 1 John 5:10 follows: A friend of H.A. Ironside lacked assurance. He read 1 John 5 and put his thumb over a verse. “O...

October 09 2021

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What does the Bible say about second chances?

October 09 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about honesty?

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3 Someone once said, "Some are honest only because they have never...

October 09 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about second chances?

October 09 2021

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?

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Enola thanks for your information. I wasn't aware that VAXes may be contraindicated in autoimmunity as they probably are in other clinical settings as well....

October 09 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?

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We are saved the second we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation by grace apart from any works. Romans 11:6. Romans 4:5 Ephesians 1L13-14. Once we believe...

October 09 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?

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The church is the body of Christ. Not a denomination or church club which most are today. Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be...

October 09 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What if I don't feel saved?

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Faith is not a work. God gives no one Faith. He gives eternal life to those who believe. Romans 3:26-28. Romans 6:23. For the wages of sin is death, physical...

October 09 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?

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In many places in the world believers have to live in secret as did the early church. Believers gave the sign of the fish to know other believers. It is not...

October 09 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?

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Matthew 7:21-23 Many shall come before me on that day and call me Lord, Lord, and tell me about all their good works. How they prophesied in my name, and...

October 09 2021

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October 08 2021

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Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?

October 08 2021

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What does the Bible say about fear?

October 08 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is meant by “discerning the body of Christ” in 1 Corinthians 11:29?

If an unbeliever takes communion he is adding judgment to himself. Communion is only for believers. John 6:47. We do it to remember how Jesus died for our...

October 08 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Enola Crayton , Retired nurse and health care Admin.

Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?

Each of us has an internal "spirit man" It is our responsibility to get both sides of the debate then go to God with the question. I have an autoimmune...

October 08 2021 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does Apostle John mean or refers to when he says, "All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which does not lead to death"?

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His commandment. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that SEETH the Son, and BELIEVETH on Him, may have everlasting life and I will...

October 08 2021

Answer by Xavier Gomez

What is the food that we are supposed to work for that endureth?

My opinion, after reading the full chapter in context, the multitudes of people that Jesus fed were trying to find him afterwards, but for the wrong reasons,...

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