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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. 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?
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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

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Who are the elect of God?

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Thanks Jennifer. My view is that your answer is consistent with the revelation of Scripture.

July 16 2021

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Who are the elect of God?

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I respectfully disagree with the view held by Michael Houdmann. I have studied the passage of Romans 9-11 and I am not persuaded by the Augustinian view that...

July 16 2021

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Let me be clear; I've heard it preached and taught that even though Solomon began his writing in the book of Ecclesiastes by saying that life was a waste of...

July 16 2021

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

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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The bible is not to be understood as a book of rules. Paul isn't Moses coming down off the mountain with the law. Consider this: I think Paul said some...

July 16 2021

Comment by Belinda Payne

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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Continuation, “ For this reason, therefore, inasmuch as they had obtained a perfect fore-knowledge of this, they appointed those already mentioned, and...

July 15 2021

Comment by Belinda Payne

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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Continuation, “Do not be caught up in the cares of the world but ensure you are completely free for prayer and preaching to the people.’ He appears to have...

July 15 2021

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?

The unpardonable sin is blasphemy. The challenging part is defining blasphemy AND whether or not a person who repents of it is forgiven. When Michael...

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Comment by Belinda Payne

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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The ancient Liber Pontificalis (Book of Pontiffs) gives brief lives of the first 108 holders of the see of Rome. The fourth pope listed is Clement, known to...

July 15 2021

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Do women have to remain silent in church?

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Why did Paul need to bring this guidance forward? He lived in a day when the Synagogue (which would have influenced the early church) had women separated in...

July 15 2021

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

Is joking a sin? What does the Bible say about telling jokes?

Another verse on this topic of joking is Ephesians 5:4 "foolish jesting." There seems to be no end to the number of ways that men and women today can joke...

July 15 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is good biblical exegesis?

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"We assume that each word in a passage has a normal, literal meaning, unless there is good reason to view it as a figure of speech. The exegete does not go...

July 15 2021

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is good biblical exegesis?

Exegesis is a critical analysis of a text, such as a passage in the Bible, by objectively studying it to draw out the meaning. In a scholarly setting,...

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

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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Jesus revealed that He would build His Church as He called it “My church” (Matthew 16:18). The true church is the church of Christ, which He purchased with...

July 15 2021

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

What does the Bible say about revenge?

"You cannot get ahead while you are getting even". - Rep. Dick Armey 1 of the 3 ways of dealing with your enemies is to let God repay them for the evil done...

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

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

The fact that the Bible is God’s progressive revelation of Himself to us through historical events and through His relationship with people throughout...

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Where did the woman that Cain married come from?

July 15 2021

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How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?

July 15 2021

Answer by Belinda Payne

What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

The origin of Catholic Church started when Jesus founded his Church on Peter (Petros in Greek and Cephas in Aramaic which mean “rock”). The 12 apostles of...

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Comment by Alan Hitchner

What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?

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Bread with yeast is baked as is unleavened but more moist. For this reason mold would develop sooner in leavened, raised, bread. It was important for the...

July 14 2021

Comment by Alan Hitchner

What is the meaning of Elohim?

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God and in various forms Gods.

July 14 2021

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

What is the meaning of Elohim?

Elohim (sometimes El or Elah) is the first of three primary names for Diety. It is a uni-plural noun formed from El, meaning strength or strong one. It is...

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Answer by Alan Hitchner

Will we eat food in heaven?

When Jesus was here among us He participated in many festivals, celebrations, weddings and was among people while they enjoyed their times together while...

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

Why do Mormons refer to themselves as Latter Day Saints?

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Why do they call themselves "Latter Day Saints?" To me, it's a catchy title. Sometimes that's reason enough. Beyond that, I have no idea...

July 14 2021

Answer by Alan Hitchner

What is referred to in this passage by "the deep things" that the Spirit searches?

The Holy Spirit of Adonai and Yeshua possesses their wisdom, discernment, judgment, intellect, brilliance, reason, emotional depth of their own holiness and...

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Question by Anonymous
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How do I get breakthrough?

1 John 5:4

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

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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The "nation of Israel" is a political creature, not a christian ally of the church. Are there born again believers in the "nation of Israel?" Undoubtedly so....

July 14 2021

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

How would knowing the day of his death help David in Psalm 39:4-5?

I would say that David was not wanting to know the specific date on which he would die just as a piece of information, but instead was asking God to keep him...

July 14 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Philip Davies

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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Thanks for your comments Danny, they are spot on and much appreciated.

July 14 2021

Question by julieta raymundo

What is the meaning of Elohim?

Genesis 1:1

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

How would knowing the day of his death help David in Psalm 39:4-5?

4 “Show me, LORD, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. 5 You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my y...

Psalms 39:1 - 13

July 14 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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Believers should have a real affinity for the people whom God chose as His own special people, to whom He gave the oracles, through whom the Messiah was to...

July 14 2021

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

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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Phillip your answer should be at the top of this list. Politics bleeds ALL OVER this site. Political answers get the best reviews here, it seems. The United...

July 14 2021

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July 14 2021

Comment by Vasel Glass

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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I don't think it's all Biblical illiteracy. It's like a lot of sayings that people think are biblical, and it's just something Christians say. Like, "God...

July 14 2021

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

Are Christians homophobic?

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Why is there usually a disclaimer added about "not [condoning homosexuality] or homosexual relationships, when it's said in the same breath that christian...

July 13 2021

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

Are Christians homophobic?

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I don't think "love" for homosexuals is the concern. "Love" usually shows itself in times of hardship. If a gay person is the object of persecution and out...

July 13 2021

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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?

July 13 2021

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

How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)

He was still the servant of God and not the servant of sin (RO 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be...

July 13 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is truth?

The truth is we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 and Romans 3;9-10. We have no way to pay the debt. Jesus died for sinners. He paid the debt and set us free....

July 13 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are Christians homophobic?

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Romans 3:9-10 What then? Are we better than them? No, in no way, for we have all proved we are all sold under sin. There is none righteous, no not one. We...

July 13 2021

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Is Zechariah 12:10 a Messianic prophecy?

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Please read this verse in the Israel Bible: Zechariah 12: 10 But I will fill the House of David and the inhabitants of Yerushalayim with a spirit of pity and...

July 13 2021

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

What does "unstable" mean in 2 Peter 3:16?

According to the Strong's Concordance, the word is astériktos: unstable, unsettled Original Word: ἀστήρικτος, ον Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration:...

July 13 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the difference between planting and watering seed in the word of God?

Paul planted (started) the church in Corinth. Apollos watered (ministered) there after Paul left. Both these men were servants through whom God worked. But...

July 13 2021 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kevin Modglin

How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?

God's Word is sufficient for faith and to start walking with Him spiritually, but be careful about taking this too far. Yes, God's Word is the only...

July 13 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

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James, you may wonder why I comment on so may if your post. I believe you have a good heart but I also believe you preach a false gospel that will contribute...

July 13 2021

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

How can I have assurance of life after death?

Hebrews 2:3, "..how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those...

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