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

If the elect are already predestined, does it mean a person who is not an elect cannot and can never get saved or cannot and can never come to repentance and accept Jesus as his Savior no matter what?

My personal belief is that God does not want to lose anyone. Before time as we know it began, a plan of salvation was set. God knew that we would sin....

July 19 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

What is the greatest challenge that the church faces today?

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Question: What is the greatest challenge the church faces today? Answer: Leftism What has Leftism done to the church? Two decisions: removal of prayer, and...

July 19 2021

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

Should Christians get vaccinated?

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It is topics like this that show the true nature of people who call themselves believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. I can guarantee that EVERY PERSON...

July 19 2021

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

How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?

A pandemic that kills millions of people is not part of God's "plan." The thief comes to kill, steal and destroy, Jesus comes that we may have the abundant...

July 19 2021 5 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bill Newkirk

Who was the famous brother sent with Titus in 2 Corinthians 8:18?

Paul is being uncharacteristically cryptic in his mention of "the brother praised by all the churches for his service to the gospel". This suggests that...

July 19 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the story of the New Testament?

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My bible says the author is John, and the writing of Revelation was in 95 AD. KJV. Not John the Baptist, but the writer of the gospel of John. Who wrote John...

July 19 2021

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

How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?

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I hope the people who think that there's some good to come from a pandemic never says so to people who have lost friends and loved ones to this virus. I hope...

July 19 2021

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

Do angels have wings?

Yes, angels have wings. Many verses say so: Isaiah 6:2 Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered...

July 18 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Which book in the New Testament has the words "confess your sins to one another"?

The book of James has the words "confess your sins to one another.' Christians are to confess their sins to one another. The words "one another" do not...

July 18 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Ehud?

Ehud was the Jews' second deliverer (Judges 3:12-30) Israel's sin is spoken of in Judges 3:12: The Israelites do what is evil in the Lord's sight. Israel's...

July 18 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Preachers very often point out how much of a hothead Simon Peter was. He was a little extra, as we like to say around my neighborhood. Can we describe others...

July 18 2021

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What is the meaning behind the story of the floating axe head?

July 18 2021

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What did Jesus mean by "My hour has not yet come"?

July 18 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

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God chooses those that believe. John 3:18. First John 2:2 First Timothy 2:4 Christ tasted death for every man. But only those who believe it are saved. Acts...

July 18 2021

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Thank you Kelli, that's a really nice thing to say. Peace and blessings!

July 18 2021

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Ezekiel, We have a very different understanding of the meaning of why we were told what we were told. I don't doubt the validity of ANY PART of the bible....

July 18 2021

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Is the Bible truly God's Word?

July 18 2021

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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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. First John 1:10 If we say we have not sinned, we call God a liar....

July 17 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

People either believe God or not. First Corinthians 1:21 We can only preach the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4. We can not save anyone. Christ died for the...

July 17 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?

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We are saved by faith alone apart from any works. Works do not justify a believe. Lots of lost people do good works in the eyes of the world. Only those who...

July 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Two Sons?

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Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness. Cain and Abel. Cain gave a...

July 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Two Sons?

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Jesus told us plainly what the will of His Father is. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son and believeth on Him,...

July 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unforgiving / Unmerciful Servant?

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Colossians 2:13 For He has forgiven us all trespasses. Our sin debt was paid in full at the cross. John 3:18. But we can lose our rewards in heaven. First...

July 17 2021

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

What does the Bible say about self-discipline?

When people are right with God, they are apt to be hard on themselves and easy on other people. But when they are not right with God, they are easy on...

July 17 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How are we, in the context of 1 Corinthians 1:10, to agree with one another about anything when we can't even agree the accurate meaning of scripture?

Great question, Tony! Don't look at the gospel from a philosophical point of view. Corinth was a city filled with teachers and philosophers, all of whom...

July 17 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do we confess to one another?

Roman Catholic doctrine teaches the need for confession to a priest for absolution, but the teaching of John in 1 John 1:9 is clear: we should confess our...

July 17 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Danny Hickman, thanks for your long comments. I have read through them and wish to respond as follows: 1) I stand by my statement that the word of God is...

July 17 2021

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Continuing Ezekiel, So according to Paul, if a man gets saved while incarcerated the man is now in the same shape as the warden of the prison, if the warden...

July 17 2021

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Ezekiel, you say the "word of God is authoritatively binding on all ages of Christianity and on all church congregations globally." I take it you mean that...

July 17 2021

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

How can I better understand what seems like a totalitarian God of the old testament?

Consider Abraham sitting under the terebinth tree. Grace appeared in human form revealing a peek at salvation! All believers are joined to Our Heavenly...

July 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Danny, thank you so much! You are a true brother in Christ who understands so many important things. I appreciate you!

July 17 2021

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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So, according to the person who has the most upvotes, women can't teach men. If this is of God, then all college professors should be male. In fact, all...

July 17 2021

Comment by D Duke

What can we learn from the woman in the street (Proverbs 5:1-14, 21-23).

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Brother Tim, Very very well spoken. Thank you for your many posts.

July 17 2021

Question by Parly Rayden

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"?

If sin is wrongdoing, and its wages are death. How comes there's a sin that doesn't lead to death? Sorry that I'm being ignorant, but I just want to learn an...

1 John 5:17

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?

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Without the Spirit of God there is no salvation. Romans 8:9. With the Spirit we have eternal life. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on...

July 17 2021

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What is Evangelicalism?

July 16 2021

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

What is the meaning of Elohim?

Now that's an interesting question, Julieta! In the Hebrew Bible, elohim (Hebrew: אֱלֹהִים [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im] is the entry from Wikipedia. The noun Elohim is...

July 16 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carl Buckalew

Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

Time began as we know it in Gen 1:5. There was no time before then. Also, if as Michael H. stated, the prior creatures had no soul, then there could not have...

July 16 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Who are the elect of God?

July 16 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?

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Israel rejected Jesus as their Messiah. So God blinded them to the truth so they could not believe and be saved. But they are only blinded in part. During...

July 16 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does righteousness come according to Romans 10:14-17?

When we hear the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4, and believe the gospel, God imputes His perfect righteousness to us apart from works. Romans 4:5-6....

July 16 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who are the elect of God?

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Faith is not a work. It is faith apart from works. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is...

July 16 2021

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

Is the war in heaven in Revelation 12 describing Satan's original fall or an end times angelic battle?

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I appreciate your keen research of Revelation 12:10, Rotimi! Right now I'm memorizing this verse using the first letter method: First Letters 10. A I H A L V...

July 16 2021

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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The writings you have quoted are not inspired by God which leads to faulty theology such as apostolic succession which the New Testament clearly does not...

July 16 2021