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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 Dannie Murdoch , Father and Grandfather. Former Deacon for maintenance.

Have Christians corrupted the Bible?

There are numerous Bible translations but in essence they do not differ to such an extent as to corrupt the Word of God. In fact it is of benefit to study...

June 10 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What happened during Jesus' last hours before His death?

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That is right Andrew. Jesus said, My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me? God had to turn His own back on His own Son because God can not look upon sin....

June 10 2021

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

God is God. God is perfect. Everything He does is perfect. The perfect plan fulfilled what needed to be accomplished. God is just, holy and righteous. Jesus...

June 10 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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June 10 2021

Comment by Billy P Eldred

What is the sin unto death?

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James, no offense but your teaching reminds me of the verse in Timothy: “Having a form of Godliness but denying the Power thereof.” You sound as if Jesus is...

June 10 2021

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

Who am I in Christ?

In Christ, I am chosen (which Michael mentioned), and I base this claim on Ephesians 1:4, 6 "He hath chosen us in him... to the praise of the glory of his...

June 09 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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Read Romans 1:16. Then move the colon one place to the right. Romans 11:6 All grace, no works. If it was by works, it would no longer be grace. Where sin...

June 09 2021

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

I believe that God in His wisdom did not destroy Satan (but rather cast him out of haven) to demonstrate His infinite love, justice, and longsuffering. Since...

June 09 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Connie Rosario

Was Junia/Junias a female apostle?

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Was she an apostle, yes! If you use the word apostle correctly. An apostle is not just the 12 who Christ chose. Obviously, since Paul became an apostle years...

June 09 2021

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

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

Lying may seem at first reading more "trivial" than the other vices listed, but I would say that it merits such pre-eminence, considering that Satan (whom...

June 08 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

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

Lying may seem at first reading more "trivial" than the other vices listed, but I would say that it merits such pre-eminence, considering that Satan (whom...

June 08 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

Lying may seem at first reading more "trivial" than the other vices listed, but I would say that it merits such pre-eminence, considering that Satan (whom...

June 08 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

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

5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 He said...

Revelation 21:1 - 27

1 Vote June 08 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

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The secularists/naturalists want to promote the evolutionary story that with so many exoplanets in our universe that there are going to be more advanced life...

June 08 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to truly follow Christ?

To follow Christ means we do not follow men. We listen to what He says, not to what men say. When Jesus said John 10-28-29, We believe what He said. That no...

June 08 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Logos?

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Lawrence, thank you for your answer. Very interesting! Was that info taken from any specific reference book or website? If so, would you mind sharing the...

June 08 2021

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

Why were babies dashed to pieces in Isaiah 13:16?

The cited verse is describing the treatment that would be visited upon the Babylonian empire when it would be conquered by the Medo-Persian empire. In...

June 07 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?

John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life. After our physical death our...

June 07 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Connie Rosario

How does radiometric dating fit with the view of a young earth?

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This is an interesting question. Scientists use carbon and other dating processes but overlook one detail. Because they are not believing God created the...

June 07 2021

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

What can we learn from King Ahab’s letting surrender an unspeakably cruel king, Ben Hadad, who started 2 wars vs. God’s people (1 Kings 20, 22)?

As indicated in the chapters cited in the question, despite the wickedness of Ahab as king of the northern kingdom of Israel, God had indicated to Ahab...

June 07 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to be an idolater?

An idolater in the broadest sense is an individual who accords to any object, person (including oneself), or concept a greater honor and priority than the...

June 06 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

I would say that God did not kill or otherwise eliminate Satan (as well as the angels who joined him) at the time of his rebellion, because he was created as...

June 06 2021 2 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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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I'm not as curious as some are. I don't wonder about there being other beings. I don't wonder if there is, did they sin against God, and did Jesus die for...

June 06 2021

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

Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?

The writer of this Psalm 137 seems to be glad that babies would be injured. How could such a righteous writer rejoice over such a happening so tragic and...

June 06 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How is Satan god of this world?

June 06 2021

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

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

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Well said! God knows what we need. He has provided all for us. We even have unending curiosity!

June 06 2021

Question by Smarth Rawlings

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

John 19:1 - 42

2 Votes June 06 2021 7 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Could Calvinism be a stumbling block to the spread of the gospel of Christ?

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First John 2:2. And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4. God is not willing...

June 06 2021

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

How can God’s words be "unfolded"? (Psalm 119:130)

The word "entrance" (kjv) -- Strong's Concordance pethach: an opening, unfolding Original Word: פֵתַח (Hebrew is read from right to left) Part of Speech:...

June 06 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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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Whether there is, has ever been, or ever will be life on Mars has nothing to do with us. God is eternal. I'd be surprised if this existence is the only plan...

June 06 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is New Testament theology?

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New Testament theology. Romans 4:5-8. And Romans 3:26-28. You can not boast in free. Romans 6:23 and Romans 11:6. Romans 1:16 For I am not shamed of the...

June 06 2021

Question by Anonymous
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Why were babies dashed to pieces in Isaiah 13:16?

Isaiah 13:16 gives a very brutal description of babies being dashed to pieces. Did God command this, and why did this happen?

Isaiah 13:16

3 Votes June 06 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Laura McMyne

What does it mean to be an idolater?

1 Corinthians 10:1 - 22

1 Vote June 05 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?

June 05 2021

Answer by Tony Railton

What does the Bible say about doubt?

Doubt is something that is advised against as being not of faith. James says that anyone who doubts or is double minded won’t receive anything from the Lord....

June 05 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emmanuel Antwi DWUMA

How is Satan god of this world?

To answer this question, we need to read Luke 4:5-7: "The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6. And...

June 05 2021 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How should a Christian view climate change?

June 05 2021

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Can playing musical intruments and singing in choirs be regarded as a ministry?

June 05 2021

Comment by Robert Butler , I am a servant of the most high God

How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?

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Judas betrayed Jesus because he was prophesied upon to do it, just like Peter.

June 05 2021

Comment by Ryan Simpkins

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

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His father John Osteen began his sermons with that confession. I realized this once I began watching him on YouTube. John Osteen has a powerful message. I...

June 05 2021

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

What do Christians mean when they say, "I will do such and such if the Lord tarries"?

"Tarry" means to delay or wait. These individuals are saying that they plan to do something, as long as Christ delays His return in glory at the end of the...

June 05 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?

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Thanks Tim! Your guess about Judas' motivation sounds very plausible - hating the criticism about money and then stealing money. Very insightful.

June 05 2021

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What are the different theories of biblical inspiration?

June 05 2021

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

How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?

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By my reading of the gospels, although Jesus had previously prophesied his betrayal, Judas actually went to the chief priests about betraying Jesus sometime...

June 04 2021

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

How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?

Although it was prophesied years earlier that Judas would betray Jesus, Judas may have truly loved Jesus until shortly before he decided to betray him. I'm...

June 04 2021 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should a Christian let himself be walked on?

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California will pay more than $2 million legal fee settlement to churches for significant restrictions. A federal judge approved the settlement for a San...

June 04 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?

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Amen. First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. We are all sinners. Jesus died for sinners. Romans 3:26-28....

June 04 2021

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Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?

June 04 2021