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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  3. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  4. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  5. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  6. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  7. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
  8. Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
  9. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  10. 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

How does 1 Peter 5 teach us to live humbly in a culture obsessed with status and self-promotion?

On multiple occasions in the gospels (particularly during the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6), Jesus contrasted the reward (both in this world and the...

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

Where did the quails come from when the Israelites complained?

Although I would say that there was certainly an element of direct intervention by God, one "naturalistic" explanation that I have seen of the manner in...

June 17 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

Is this shaking of earth & heaven literal or symbolic (Revelation 6:12-17)?

Although Revelation does in portions use imagery and symbolic language, Jesus had previously said during His life on earth that the end times preceding His...

June 17 2025 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Randy Maynard

Who was present and who told Matthew about the conversation Jesus had with the devil when He was tempted?

The Holy Spirit is the ultimate writer of Scripture. Some events recorded had no human witnesses, such as Christ's temptation, when He prayed in the garden,...

June 17 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Philip Davies

What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?

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Hi John, You have pinpointed the only real danger here. By not understanding this simple truth that Adam and Eve could be married in the eyes of God without...

June 17 2025

Question by Israel Calvit

Where did the quails come from when the Israelites complained?

Numbers 11:31 - 35

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Answer by John Appelt

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

Some say that Hebrews 6:4-6 says one can lose their salvation. Others say they supposedly came so near to being saved, but were not because they did not...

June 17 2025 1 Comments 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should we tithe off our gross or net income?

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I think a half-shekel might be up to $10 a year now, given inflation. Though the money went farther - I think it was two days wages or something similar....

June 17 2025

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

Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)

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Concerning Jason's song, I liked it! First I had to find it. I can only use one finger on a kindle to type. Plus, I really don't YouTube. However, it's a...

June 17 2025

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?

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Phillip, well said and very true. I am floored by churches who shun "common law" relationships. We have 3 couples in our church who are not "legally" married...

June 17 2025

Answer by Wilbur Fritz

Should we tithe off our gross or net income?

A Pastor friend who, when asked that very question, would often reply, "That depends - do you want a NET blessing, or a GROSS blessing?" We appreciated the...

June 17 2025 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10

June 16 2025

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Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?

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Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?

June 16 2025

Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?

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Hi Mark, yes, I will keep an eye out for you on the way up! But I suspect that my eyes may well be irresistibly drawn to my Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ,...

June 16 2025

Answer by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?

I hold to a position that is troublesome to some but Biblical, I believe, nevertheless. God raised up Israel for His purpose of bringing Christ into the...

June 16 2025 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can we fully trust God's personal care for us, as described in verses like 1 Peter 5:7, when life still feels overwhelming?

My own personal first thought would be the statement by Paul in Romans 8:28 that God makes all things work together for good for those who love Him. That...

June 15 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the wicked in Psalm 146:9?

The Lord knows the way of the righteous, and He watches over me when I walk in His ways. But those who live apart from Him—the wicked—are on a road that...

June 15 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)

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What do you think of it, Shirley, that is, Jason Silver's song -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJQ5HZ6VXdk

June 15 2025

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?

June 15 2025

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

What does Psalm 135:6 mean for the Coronavirus (Covid-19)?

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My whole family caught Covid from me. And my wife still has long Covid. Long COVID, also known as long-haul COVID, refers to health problems that persist or...

June 15 2025

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Is cessationism biblical?

June 15 2025

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How can we fully trust God's personal care for us, as described in verses like 1 Peter 5:7, when life still feels overwhelming?

7 casting all your cares upon him, for he cares for you. Please give biblical examples.

1 Peter 5:1 - 11

June 15 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How has God "worked all things together for good" in your life according to Romans 8:28?

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Swell answer, Kelli! "God never wastes a hurt" is attributed to John Baker, a leader.

June 15 2025

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

Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)

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Shirley, I'm in a group reading through the Bible in a year with the Bible Recap (Cobble). This week we cover Psalm 136. It shows up a little past the five‑...

June 15 2025

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

How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)

We’re all in the same sinking boat. Nobody escapes this: we’ve all sinned. Sin isn’t just what we occasionally mess up—it’s the default setting of the human...

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

How can any church perform a same-sex wedding? Isn’t it clear in the Bible that marriage is a heterosexual union?

Lamentations 3:24: "The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I hope in Him." Jeremiah was called by God before he was born. He did not speak of his...

June 15 2025 Follow Vote Up

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

What things in this world have a true eternal value?

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*This famous quote, "Only one life to live, 'twill soon be past, ONLY WHAT'S DONE FOR CHRIST WILL LAST," is attributed to the English missionary C.T. Studd....

June 14 2025

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

What does the Bible say about fate and destiny?

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https://www.gotquestions.org/predestination.html

June 14 2025

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

What things in this world have a true eternal value?

Coming from a man who used to be a pastor (me), here’s a prioritized top 3 list of what carries true eternal value, based on both biblical weight and...

June 14 2025 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does the Bible say about fate and destiny?

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Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet...

June 14 2025

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?

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Great truths, Murray! It certainly seems to be warming up to that day. I look forward to meeting you in the clouds first though!

June 14 2025

Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?

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It is worth noting that the book of Revelation sees God working through the nation of Israel, ie the 144,000 in Revelation 7:4-8, yet future. Zechariah 14:4...

June 14 2025

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What are the biblical solutions for solving marriage problems?

June 14 2025

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

Can faith really move mountains?

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Amen. Sometimes we try to make mountains where there aren't any. Only trust and believe. He knows!

June 14 2025

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How will the Jews be judged when Jesus returns?

June 13 2025

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

What does the Bible say about fear?

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Hebrews 13:6 states: "So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'"

June 13 2025

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

What does the Bible say about fear?

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The lines I’ve quoted are not a direct Bible verse, but rather poetic lines inspired by Isaiah 6:2–3 and Revelation 4:8. These verses describe heavenly...

June 13 2025