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

Were all Korah’s family killed with him or only some? (in the earthquake)

It would appear to me that there were two separate parts of God's judgment. The first part consisted of a judgment against Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and their...

June 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Who is authorized to oversee the Lord's Supper?

June 17 2021

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?

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Someone mentioned that oral sex is sodomy. However I believe oral sex is mentioned in Song of Songs 2: 3 "As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so...

June 17 2021

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?

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James, the verse says “Work out your salvation”, not your rewards. We are told to be aware of who saves us. The One who can save us can also send us to hell....

June 17 2021

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What is the Eastern Orthodox Church and what are the beliefs of Orthodox Christians?

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A couple of things. Works. God foreordained any good works for us to do. This prevents us from boasting about "our good works we have done" which is actually...

June 17 2021

Answer by Chet Shaner , Retired Computer programer and Business Continuity Planer

How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?

One of the greatest biblical answers to this question is to be found in the Book of Psalms (Psa 51:4-6). In short, no, your child is not affected by your...

June 17 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Connor Jones

Who were the Canaanites?

The Canaanites were a tribe in the ancient Near East whom did detestable things unto the Lord for their own pagan god Molach, (Deuteronomy 12:31, 2...

June 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by D. Michael Paxton , IT at Moody Publishers, MDiv Student at Moody Theo. Seminary

Does God condone rape?

Jeremiah is prophesying against Judah as a nation, not against them individually as persons. Therefore, this passage must be understood as judgment against...

June 17 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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What is the Nicene Creed?

June 17 2021

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

My non-believer girlfriend had a miscarriage. Should I still marry her?

If you have to go online and ask strangers whether or not you should marry someone, instead of knowing in your own heart that you love the person you're...

June 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Who was the real historical Jesus?

June 17 2021

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

Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?

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I agree with Cindy Jennings. Why would we pass from this life as already having been born again as new creatures, enjoying new life IN CHRIST, but then sleep...

June 17 2021

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

Why would Jesus include in his parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the dogs coming and licking the poor man's wounds?

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I think it was just Jesus' way of saying 'nothing good was happening in Lazarus' life.' (even the dogs licked his sores). Maybe it means that his sores...

June 17 2021

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How does predestination work as described by scripture?

June 17 2021

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Should Christian women wear pants?

June 17 2021

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

What should a Christian woman do if she discovers that her husband is a homosexual?

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I've heard it said on here that "sin is transgression of God's law." That is technically true. But Jesus spoke about how being technical is just not right....

June 17 2021

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

What should a Christian woman do if she discovers that her husband is a homosexual?

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What is "having homosexual tendencies?" Do we call lusting for women "having heterosexual tendencies?" No! We call it lust, and that's what it is when a man...

June 17 2021

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

What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?

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I totally agree with you Donna Williams. I have three daughters. Two have been married for around twenty years. I would hope that if their husbands abused...

June 17 2021

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Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

June 17 2021

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

Whom should I give my tithe to? Or what should I do with it since I do not belong to a church?

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There is so much suffering in the world. Is it really difficult to pick a cause and give to it? The word "tithe" might confuse some people. You don't have to...

June 17 2021

Question by Anonymous
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Does God condone rape?

Does Jeremiah 13:15–26 condone rape?

Jeremiah 13:15 - 26

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Were all Korah’s family killed with him or only some? (in the earthquake)

Numbers 16:32 especially. My problem is that this verse states that “the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households and all the ...

Numbers 16:1 - 50

June 17 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by D Duke

Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?

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Greg, I appreciate your comments greatly. Thank You. I struggle because as a believer I know I still sin - our world throws out do much SIN in front of...

June 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is biblical stewardship?

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Biblical stewardship is to go into all the world and preach the gospel. That Christ died for our sins so we can go to heaven. Whosoever believeth in Him will...

June 17 2021

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?

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In the Old Testament, "sons of God" means angels. (Job 1: 6 One day the sons of God came and appeared before Yahweh. Among those who came there was Satan....

June 17 2021

Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (Revelation 21:8)

The first thing we should note is that this is a vision of future events that was given to John. So, by the time that His statement in Rev. 21:8 becomes...

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

How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?

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I agree.. this person is expressing guilt. She experienced a change in her body and it temporarily affected her personality. It had absolutely nothing to do...

June 17 2021

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

How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?

In my opinion, the only way that sins committed during pregnancy could have an adverse effect upon the fetus would be if those sins involved potential bodily...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?

The whole race are born sinners. It is not our fault we are sinners. When Adam and Eve sinned against God, the whole human race became sinful. We have a sin...

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Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

The Jews were given the law to reveal what sin is and show them that they could never, because of being dead in Adam (sin/trespasses), in their own strength...

June 17 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If Jesus had not yet ascended to the Father, how could He have committed His Spirit to the Father?

The day He died, Jesus’ spirit went to be with the Father (as Luke 23:43, 46 says. Compare what the Apostle Paul said: "Absent from the body...present with...

June 17 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If Jesus had not yet ascended to the Father, how could He have committed His Spirit to the Father?

I would say that when Jesus told Mary that He had not yet ascended to the Father, He was making reference to the ascension of His body (in glorified form)...

June 17 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Which twin was considered the firstborn? (Genesis 38:27-30)

I believe it was Perez, too, because he came out of the womb first, entirely, and I base my answer on Numbers 26:20.

June 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Which twin was considered the firstborn? (Genesis 38:27-30)

Although Zerah's hand emerged from the womb first, my understanding is that Perez would have been considered the firstborn because he was the first to emerge...

June 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ronald Rose , Retired Navy, Retired DOJ FBOP

Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?

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I totally concur, praise him.

June 17 2021

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

What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?

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Amen Shirley! The word of God is holy food for a hungry soul, but it's regurgitated by anyone who hasn't been prepared to receive it. Human wisdom (secular...

June 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?

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Amen. Galatians 2:21 Romans 11:6. The law could not save sinners. Only Jesus one blood sacrifice for all sin could save us sinners. Romans 3:23 Romans...

June 17 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about being a servant / servanthood?

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We are saved by faith alone. Not by making him Lord of our lives. Lordship salvation is works salvation. That is a counterfeit gospel that man can save...

June 17 2021

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

If Jesus had not yet ascended to the Father, how could He have committed His Spirit to the Father?

17 Jesus saith unto her, "Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your ...

John 20:17

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How does one handle conflict in a marriage (or any relationship for that matter)?

June 13 2021

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

Which twin was considered the firstborn? (Genesis 38:27-30)

27 When the time came for her to deliver, she discovered she was carrying twins. 28 While she was in labor, one of them put out a hand; and the midwife tied ...

Genesis 38:1 - 30

June 13 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can we learn about Jehovah from Psalm 17?

I like to outline what I learn about Jehovah thusly: 1. Thy presence to search us Ps. 17:2 "Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes...

June 13 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why did God give us four Gospels?

June 13 2021

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?

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You're right Aurele.

June 13 2021

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?

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I agree with you, Aurele.

June 13 2021

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

Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

The whole context of Matthew 5:48 is love, loving our enemies (Mt 5:43-48)--In regard to love (Mt 5:43-48) 1. The basic concept (Mt 5:43): The law says,...

June 13 2021 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who was the real historical Jesus?

The story of Jesus is the greatest story ever told. How God sent His own son down from heaven who lived a perfect sinless life, went to the cross to die for...

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