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  1. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  2. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  5. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  6. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  7. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  8. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  9. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  10. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14


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

Will we eat food in heaven?

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For the bible reasons given, I believe we will eat in Heaven. Questions often asked is will we need to go to the toilet? I think that our resurrected bodies...

May 20 2021

Question by Vijay Laxmi

Can the dead be raised?

Can the dead still be raised today, just like biblical times?

John 11:1 - 57

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Who are the three men that appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18?

May 20 2021

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What does Jesus mean by "this generation will not pass away"?

May 20 2021

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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

May 19 2021

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?

Revelation 7:9 says: “After I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages,...

May 19 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is there a Hebrew character and word at the start of each section of Psalms 119?

Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem, in which each set of 8 verses begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119’s structure allowed for easy...

May 19 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is there a Hebrew character and word at the start of each section of Psalms 119?

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An example is available at this website: https://acrostics.puzzlebaron.com/play.php Other examples can be found by doing an internet search on the term...

May 19 2021

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

Why is there a Hebrew character and word at the start of each section of Psalms 119?

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Tim, can you find me an example of this what you said, "Acrostic puzzles in English are similar, with the first letters of the answers to each of the clues...

May 19 2021

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

Is it fair for the righteous to suffer with the wicked? (Genesis 18:25)

Jesus spoke about such tragedies, saying the fallen were not necessarily greater sinners because they died (Connie). She was referring to Luke 13:1-5,...

May 19 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is there a Hebrew character and word at the start of each section of Psalms 119?

The characters and words mentioned are the letters, along with their English renderings or translations, of the Hebrew alphabet. (It would be the same as an...

May 19 2021 Follow Vote Up

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

Why is there a Hebrew character and word at the start of each section of Psalms 119?

The characters and words (aleph, beth, gimel, daleth etc.) mentioned are the letters, along with their English renderings or translations, of the Hebrew...

May 19 2021 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Martin Timm

When will the Holy Spirit be taken out of the world?

The Holy Spirit will be taken out of the world when the times of tribulation comes:: "When your fear cometh as desolation, And your destruction cometh as a...

May 19 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are some biblical guidelines for a happy marriage?

The passages that come most readily to mind for me are Proverbs 31:10-31 and Ephesians 5:22-24 for wives, and Ephesians 5:25-33, Colossians 3:19, and 1 Peter...

May 19 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?

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Amen Jack. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Believers will be...

May 19 2021

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

Is it fair for the righteous to suffer with the wicked? (Genesis 18:25)

Isaiah 3:10,11 -"Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Woe to the wicked! It shall be ill with...

May 19 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

How can we recognize the Antichrist?

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There are at least three different views on when the Lord returns with respect to Daniel's 70th Week. I don't believe this question was intended to debate...

May 19 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is spiritual growth?

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We have to keep understanding by the word of God. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our...

May 19 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the sinner's prayer?

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Our sin debt is paid in full and we can no longer be condemned to hell. Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier that believe in Jesus. Where is...

May 19 2021

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

What is the World Council of Churches (WCC)?

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Agreed James. A church I attended for 40 years, I have recently decided to never return to. I basically left about 6 years ago. However, I have kept informed...

May 19 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it fair for the righteous to suffer with the wicked? (Genesis 18:25)

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Amen. Those who have trusted in Jesus as the only way of salvation are the righteous. Romans 4:6. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness...

May 19 2021

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Are apparitions of Mary, such as Lady Fatima, true messages from God?

May 19 2021

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

What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?

We Christians will be judged by Jesus in heaven after the church is raptured. As Michael mentioned, the basis of this Bema judgment (Judgment seat of Christ,...

May 18 2021 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why this potpourri of advice? (Hebrews 13:1–10)

I would say that the varied content of Hebrews 13 arises from it being the last chapter in the epistle. As letter writers often do (even today), after having...

May 18 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the World Council of Churches (WCC)?

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My youngest son moved to a small town and started attending a small Baptist church. He found out they were a member of the WCC and tried to show them the...

May 18 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can we recognize the Antichrist?

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Second Thessalonians 2:3. Says the falling away shall come first, and the the son of perdition shall be revealed. The falling away is the departure from...

May 18 2021

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?

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Gregory, thank you for your comment. The questions and sequence are not original, rather have been used thousands of times by a Christian man who has led...

May 18 2021

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

Do we now have to keep the sabbath?

Sabbath according to the [EBD], Easton’s Bible Dictionary, in Hebrew is a verb, sabbath, meaning "to rest from labor"), the day of rest. It is first...

May 18 2021 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why this potpourri of advice? (Hebrews 13:1–10)

The author seems to be touching on so many different topics. Was there a reason for this?

Hebrews 13:1 - 19

May 18 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

How can we recognize the Antichrist?

I think you will find widespread agreement that we will know who the Antichrist (AC) is when he makes a covenant with "the many" for one week (Dan. 9:27)....

May 18 2021 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should Christians get vaccinated?

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Normally a new drug is withdrawn after 50 deaths, because the FDA had a strict approval process. But COVID-19 vaccines are exempted, instead having...

May 18 2021

Answer by Connie Rosario

Is it fair for the righteous to suffer with the wicked? (Genesis 18:25)

It is a horrifying event when tragedy strikes, and people die, both the righteous and the unrighteous. Jesus spoke about such tragedies saying the fallen...

May 18 2021 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gregory Boldon , Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God

Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?

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Mr. Eldred, your answer touches me personally as many have on this Christian forum. I struggle daily with how to reach my son who was raised a Christian but...

May 18 2021

Comment by yiddy g.

Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?

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I strongly agree

May 18 2021

Comment by yiddy g.

Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?

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As an Ethiopian Christian, I believe that it is okay to sing and worship GOD in any traditional beat. But we have to avoid the worldly/secular dances that go...

May 18 2021

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

When Esther was standing in the presence of her enemy, how can we apply this section to our life applications today?

God was still on the throne “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: He turneth it whithersoever He will” (Prov. 21:1; see Ezra...

May 17 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by David P. Larsen

What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

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Ursula, and others, I might mention that sometimes depression can be caused or made worse by diet or lack of certain nutrients. It is literally amazing how...

May 17 2021

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

Why was Jonah angry that the Ninevites repented?

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You mentioned the prodigal son of Luke 15. Jonah didn't want God to forgive the Ninevites, the same as the older brother of the prodigal son didn't want his...

May 17 2021

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

Why do the sins I have committed after receiving Christ tend to make me feel unworthy and wondering if I will go to heaven?

Why do people who say they have "received" Christ still feel guilty of sin? The part that stands out to me is the distinction that is put on their sin....

May 17 2021 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why do the sins I have committed after receiving Christ tend to make me feel unworthy and wondering if I will go to heaven?

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Sometimes our relationship can be merely with a church. So we home in on our failings (sins) and try to knuckle down on the law. Instead of concentrating on...

May 17 2021

Comment by David Green , Baptist deacon and lay preacher who enjoys leading worship.

What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?

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Always remember this: No one is above reproach. No one is beyond redemption. God is our eternal judge, man determines the earthly punishment for what the...

May 17 2021

Comment by Ursula S Monroe

What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

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As a Christian in relationship with Jesus I suffer clinical depression. I’ve been in Christian counseling for over 35 years, I read and study the Bible alone...

May 17 2021

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why does God allow children to be hurt, abused, or even murdered?

Today in the United States, there are 74.2 million children (0 to 17 years of age). Last year 864 were murdered, and 656,243 were abused (neglected). As you...

May 17 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Is it fair for the righteous to suffer with the wicked? (Genesis 18:25)

25 Far be it from you to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the...

Genesis 18:22 - 33

1 Vote May 16 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the three men that appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18?

The 3 strangers were Christ and 2 of His angels (Gen. 18:1, 22; 19:1). Abraham and Sara were entertaining angels unawares (Hebrews 13:2). Here is a great...

May 16 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How are Christians supposed to forgive those who rape, abuse, and murder children?

May 16 2021