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  2. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  3. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  4. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  5. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  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)?
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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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Lawrence thank you for your comments. Evidence based science has shown the life saving effects of 20 disease specific vaccines over many years and a search...

August 19 2021

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What does the Old Testament say about baptism?

August 19 2021

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

How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)

Romans 1:20 says," For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his et...

Romans 1:18 - 32

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Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?

August 19 2021

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

What were the Dark Ages?

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I would love to hear whatever you want to share, Franz! Anything about Jesus!!!

August 18 2021

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

How do we lay aside every weight to follow God more fervently? (Heb. 12:1)

Considering that the epistle in which this verse appears was addressed to a Jewish audience (rather than to Gentiles), I would say that (in addition to not...

August 18 2021 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Frantz Philossaint

What were the Dark Ages?

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You are welcome! If you are wanting to understand more base it on the Bible. Please don’t hesitate to ask. There is so much Jesus wants us to know before He...

August 18 2021

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

What does it mean that God will rejoice over us with singing?

This rejoicing means that God Himself will join them in their happy singing (see Zephaniah 3:14-18). This will be after their regathering (Zp 3:10, 19-20a),...

August 18 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

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AMEN, Emo! DR. GOLD is brilliant. She is not only a Dr. She is a Lawyer. Her book is still available at thriftbooks.com. She has been on Daystar tv. On"Joni...

August 17 2021

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

How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?

Mark 5:39 She was dead (Luke 8:53) but Jesus “used the image of sleep [the figure of sleep,] to indicate that her condition was temporary and that she would...

August 17 2021 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Lawrence Valin , Raised Lutheran MD former Family Physician

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

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I do not agree with you about vaccines "saving millions". Please cite the "science" for this statement. See Jennifer Rothnie's MIT reference to lack of...

August 17 2021

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

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

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Shirley H, So glad you mentioned her book as once again a woman with spine will point the way. Dr. Gold is one tough warrior cookie bringing forth her honest...

August 17 2021

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

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

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Pharmaceutical companies chose an antigen that would induce an immune response in the body. However, the SPIKE PROTEIN is a uniquely dangerous transmembrane...

August 17 2021

Answer by Arnold Nevels

Did Moses die or was he resurrected?

Although Moses died the Bible implies he may have been resurrected when it talks about how Satan disputed with the Archangel Michael about the body of Moses...

August 17 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the correct posture for praying?

I would say that the primary consideration regarding prayer is not the physical position of the body, but the "posture" (that is, the attitude) of the...

August 17 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When someone dies and has accepted Jesus as their savior but has not had the chance to be baptized, will they still go to heaven?

Yes, Peggy, that person will go to heaven, in my opinion. An example of this is the thief on the cross who accepted Christ as his Savior but did not have the...

August 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)

"Therefore, although God has overlooked 1 such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent," NET Notes 1 tn Or “has deliberately paid...

August 17 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When someone dies and has accepted Jesus as their savior but has not had the chance to be baptized, will they still go to heaven?

Baptism is a public statement of a believer's faith in Christ, and represents the believer's identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection,...

August 17 2021 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

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I am anxious to know if anyone has read the new book, "I Do Not Consent" by Simone Gold, M.D., J.D.. America's Frontline Doctors??

August 17 2021

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What was the 'image of Artemis' that fell down from heaven in Acts 19?

August 16 2021

Answer by Lisa Clayton

Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)

I’m my opinion I’m not sure he overlooks it or tolerates it. We are to be humble. Jesus is our only way.

August 16 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How soon after someone believes should they be baptized?

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God does not randomly choose people for salvation. He accepts those who have accepted His free gift of eternal life. John 3:16-18 First John 2:2. Romans...

August 16 2021

Comment by Arnold Nevels

Did Moses die or was he resurrected?

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Although Moses died the Bible implies he may have been resurrected when it talks about how Satan disputed with the Archangel Michael about the body of Moses...

August 16 2021

Answer by Chitungwiza Church of Christ

Why did Jesus tell the Apostles to "go not the way of the Gentiles and Samaritans?"

Part of the reason the disciples where not to go into Samaritan places was because of tensions between the Jews, and the Samaritans. In as much as Jesus had...

August 16 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is God fair?

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God is fair. First John 2:2 For he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world Romans 6:23 For the wages of...

August 16 2021

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

What did Jesus mean when he said beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod?

Yeast, NAVE says, is used in the making of bread, Ex. 12:34, 39; --See "Leaven" in Easton's Bible Dictionary. (1.) Heb. Seor -- שְׂאֹר (Ex. 12:15, 19; 13:7;...

August 16 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is general revelation and special revelation?

To put it in nutshell, general revelation is this: God communicates with people through his creation Psalm 19:1-4 See also Romans 1:20 (verses Michael...

August 16 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?

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Anthony Clinton, this is an inspiring piece. I agree with you. My view is that TULIP Calvinism is not anchored on the revelation of the word of God. The...

August 16 2021

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?

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TULIP Calvinism stands on a number of theological presuppositions that are, in my considered view, inconsistent with the revelation of Scripture. My view is...

August 16 2021

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

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Proctor Declan, thanks for your feedback.

August 16 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?

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If your desire is to commit adultery with your neighbors wife, it is probably not from God. If you desire is to have a good job to provide for your family,...

August 16 2021

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

Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?

Being born again is not at all related to reincarnation. The Bible says that everyone physically lives and dies only once (Hebrews 9:27-28). Also, the...

August 15 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is lifestyle evangelism?

August 15 2021

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

What was the 'image of Artemis' that fell down from heaven in Acts 19?

Murray, agreeing with Cindy, the fifth temple of Artemis was about a mile from Ephesus, had a center of devotion that was an image of Artemis which...

August 15 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is lifestyle evangelism?

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Ben, I think your Matthew 5:14 reference is very pertinent to lifestyle evangelism.

August 15 2021

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

Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?

I’ve heard people quote Jesus here in John 3:3 to claim that Jesus taught that it was necessary to be reincarnated. Some people also quote Matthew 11:14, to...

John 3:1 - 15

August 15 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the uniqueness of the scriptures as compared with other writings?

Other books, magazines, and online articles are good for me; this is a fact! I’ve experienced it. You should see my long paper list of books I have checked...

August 15 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)

I would say that God overlooked the ignorance to which Paul was referring during the period prior to Christ's incarnation (when He dealt specifically with...

August 15 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Briggs

Where is the footnote of Jesus' word in Luke 24:46?

I submit that the quote Jesus cites in Luke 24:46-47 is too highly specific in its wording to be a re-arrangement of Hosea 6:2. It lacks for instance the...

August 15 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why will there be no seas on the new earth as indicated in Revelation 21:1?

I would say that the sea would no longer exist because it is (both literally and symbolically) indicative of an uncontrolled instability that will no longer...

August 15 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?

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Ann, I see you're citing Ecclesiastes 12:7; good for you! I recognized this verse right away as I was a pastor for 7 years and used it myself at funerals.

August 15 2021

Comment by Keith Miller

How soon after someone believes should they be baptized?

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They did get baptized immediately, but is that important as obeying the gospel, repentance, baptizing, and receiving god's spirit? Most need to get baptized...

August 15 2021

Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Who was Mary Magdalene?

In addition to the GotQuestions.org's (Mr. Houdmann) explanation of the biblical Mary Magdalene, there are coptic and gnostic references to Mary which...

August 15 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up