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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 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?
  10. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19


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Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?

The issue of the pope certainly arouses mixed and contrasting opinions. Some people literally worship him as representative of God here on earth. Others hate...

January 18 2015 4 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

What does it mean that Jesus became to us "wisdom from God"?

There is intelligence and wisdom that man has acquired from their own experiences and book learning from other men. They teach it in schools and colleges and...

January 18 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ken Egan

Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?

I will try to answer with scripture proofs so that my opinion does not influence the answer to man's ability to chose God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 18 For the word...

January 18 2015 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pastor John D'Orazio , Pastor and Teacher of a New Church Plant in Toronto

How is belief in God any different from Flying Spaghetti Monsterism?

Jn 14:11 says...or else believe for the works' sake. Jesus was saying that if you can't believe that I am in the Father and the Father in me...then at least...

January 18 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean that Jesus became to us "wisdom from God"?

1 Corinthians 1:30-31 says "But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31...

January 18 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Daniel Kadon

How does the Spirit intercede for us with the Father?

Romans 8:26

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How does DNA point to the existence of a Creator?

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Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?

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Should a Christian listen to secular music?

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Why would people be baptized for the dead?

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Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?

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Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?

January 18 2015

Question by Torrence Nivens

Why is this Psalm called the hallel Psalm?

Psalms 118:24

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Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean that Jesus became to us "wisdom from God"?

Is it all about the wisdom of God?

1 Corinthians 1:30

January 18 2015 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

What did Jesus mean when He said, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!"?

Jesus is simply telling Peter that he should not concern himself with what He was doing. It was enough that Peter be about the business that the Lord had...

January 18 2015 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is sanctification? What is the definition of Christian sanctification?

January 18 2015

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Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?

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What was the spirit of God hovering over?

January 18 2015

Answer by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?

God saw that all people were speaking the same language and building the Tower of Babel. There he scrambled the lamguage and people followed the people that...

January 17 2015 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?

January 17 2015

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Were animals God's first option for a companion for Adam?

So far, it's clear that animals were created before Adam. Let me answer your question about animals being the first option for a companion for Adam. God,...

January 17 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

January 17 2015

Answer by Don Whitley , Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.

How can I control sinful impulses?

All of the above make very good points. As christians, we have a promise that He will not allow us to be tempted beyond our ability to resist; 1 Cor. 10:13....

January 17 2015 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mari , Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

Analysis is critical in understanding this concept of the English word "soul" (nephesh in Hebrew). To do this, one has to go back to Genesis and take us...

January 17 2015 25 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

Will there be a second chance for salvation after death?

God's grace is guaranteed while we live on this earth and it is purposed to a goal. The goal is that we accept Christ by whose only righteousness we will be...

January 17 2015 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why did the witnesses 'lay their clothes down' at the Saul's feet?

I do not think there is any symbolism or hidden meaning in Saul's actions. Most likely, the people who did the stoning (witnesses), removed their outer layer...

January 17 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

What does the Bible say about caring for our old parents?

What does the Bible say about caring for our old parents? In answer to this question Paul says it all: 1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and...

January 17 2015 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Amick

Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?

My opinion is that gambling is a sin as it violates God's tenth commandment - Thou shalt not covet. When you gamble you are coveting the money of others.

January 17 2015 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why did the witnesses 'lay their clothes down' at the Saul's feet?

In my humble opinion we are told that Saul was a young man present at the trial and then the stoning of Stephen. I submit there is a two fold answer, first...

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

What are the Ten Commandments?

What are the Ten Commandments? Comment: Notice: Exodus 20: 1 ¶ And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of...

January 17 2015 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gary Creel

Biblically, who were the Neanderthals?

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

Perhaps the best answer to this question is in Matt 22:44 "The LORD said unto my Lord, sit thou on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool."...

January 17 2015 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why was it seemingly fine for relatives to marry in the beginning, but inbreeding now messes people up?

Were Adam and Eve and their children free from this genetic deterioration? Why is is so much more of a problem now?

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Question by Gary Creel

How does wickedness progress so quickly in a city or nation, such as Sodom or Rome?

That is, how does the moral decline begin? Why does it seem to accelerate so quickly once moral decay begins?

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Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?

Games of chance (card games, etc.) or wagers are not in themselves contrary to justice. They become morally unacceptable when they deprive someone of what is...

January 17 2015 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Robin Snelgar , Professor and Head of Department of Industrial Psychology

What is the difference between a Christian and a disciple?

The assumption of Jesus is that all of His people would live their lives as His students and co-labourers. They would find Him so admirable in every respect...

January 17 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

Why did the witnesses 'lay their clothes down' at the Saul's feet?

The answer to this question is not very nice. In short, I can throw a baseball harder, faster and more accurately if I take my coat off. If I am in a crowd...

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Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?

January 16 2015

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What are 'presumptuous sins'?

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What did the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night signify?

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Answer by Joseph Turner , Christian, Sunday School Teacher, Actor, Health Food Worker

What are 'presumptuous sins'?

Let us consider the context of the passage in Psalm 19. The Psalm, itself, is believed to have been written by David. It is entitled "The Law of the Lord is...

January 16 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean for salvation to be a gift from God?

The word gift is an important one in the Bible, and it is good that we understand its definition and implications.In the New Testament, there are several...

January 16 2015 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about cancer?

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What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left?

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