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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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Question by Wilbert St.Julien

Who is Kish?

Esther 2:5

1 Vote September 19 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

Who can be saved?

Romans 10:13 says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Joel 2:32 And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be...

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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

John 14:6 says that Jesus is "the" way, "the" truth, and "the" life. He says, "No man shall come unto the Father but by me." So Jesus is the only way anybody...

September 19 2014 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chad Feight

Why does Jesus pray for the saved and not the world when God loves everyone?

I believe the answer is more simple than many would make it out to be. If you read the remainder of the prayer, we find that Jesus prays for protection...

September 19 2014 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Greg Kelly

What does it mean to worship the Lord in spirit and truth?

John 4:22 (Jesus speaking) You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews." 23: "Yet a time is...

September 19 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Answer by Janice Burton , Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor

What is the proper way to correct your brother in love?

That is a thoughtful question. First, know and understand that God is a God of order and reconciliation. In this scripture, Jesus Christ Himself was speaking...

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Should a Christian attend the wedding of a gay couple?

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?

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What is predestination? Is predestination Biblical?

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How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?

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What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?

September 19 2014

Answer by Steve VanDyke , Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN

Is it wrong for Jacob to steal Esau's birthright and the blessing from Isaac?

It is not good to deceive others, especially for your own gain. When looking at the story of Jacob and Esau, we are able to see the entire picture of God's...

September 19 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve VanDyke , Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN

Does the Bible say God knows the day and hour and place we will die?

God is sovereign and in control of all he has created. He knit us together in our mother's womb (Psalm 139:13, Job 10:11). Acts 17:24-26, Paul is making his...

September 19 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Dwayne Sizemore

How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?

I'm thinking that Adam's "age" did not start until "the fall." He could have been in the garden for thousands of years before he had sinned, perhaps even a...

September 19 2014 2 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vin Smith , Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.

Should Christians read the Bible in the morning or in the evening?

I try to read the Bible both in the morning (usually direct from this website in my office) and in the evening (always in my comfortable bed, using my...

September 19 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do we now have to keep the sabbath?

September 19 2014

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Can the parents faith in Christ save a baby that dies?

If you don't mind, I am going to answer this question with a quick story that may create more questions than answers. A few years back, I was filling in for...

September 18 2014 2 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Stacy Leuty

Are the parables of Jesus real or imaginary stories?

The word parable comes from the Geek word; parabolē which literally means, 'putting things side by side'. A parabolē is a digression inserted to further...

September 18 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Stacy Leuty

What does it mean to "shake off the dust from your feet"?

This idiom, saying from a certain culture and time, is found in Matthew 10:14 and whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of...

September 18 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Priscilla Quarles

How can I overcome a habitual sin?

1 John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin for his seed remaineth in him and,he cannot sin because he is born of God. We cannot sin anymore...

September 18 2014 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

How can I have my prayers answered by God?

Does Jehovah listen to all prayers? Consider what he told rebellious Israelites in the days of the prophet Isaiah: “Even though you make many prayers, I am...

September 18 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Can the parents faith in Christ save a baby that dies?

Roman Catholic Church theology teaches that believers can pray for the departed souls of their relatives who did not obey the RCC Faith and even pay penance...

September 18 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Harris , Elder - N.A.C.M,, Author, This Final Generation

Did Jesus fulfill all the Old Testament prophecies?

Assuming that you mean prophecies about the Messiah, the short answer to O/T prophecies is, “No.” The proof that there are many prophecies in the O/T about...

September 18 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Can you pray to a statue of Jesus?

It is wrong to perform any form of reverence or reverent service to an image (bowing, lighting candles, burning incense, kissing, offering food, etc) (Lev...

September 18 2014 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Question by Michael McMillian

What is the difference between God's "precepts" and "paths"?

Psalms 119:15

2 Votes September 18 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is Pascal's Wager?

'Pascal's Wager' is a heavily summarized version of one of Blaise Pascal's larger arguments laid forth in 'Pensees'. [As the summarized version is limited, I...

September 18 2014 5 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian attend the wedding of a gay couple?

September 18 2014

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

Does God hear (answer) the prayers of a sinner (unbeliever)?

Does Jehovah listen to all prayers? Consider what he told rebellious Israelites in the days of the prophet Isaiah: “Even though you make many prayers, I am...

September 18 2014 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Can the parents faith in Christ save a baby that dies?

Babies who died before reaching accountability age will be saved. Isaiah 11:6 tells us there will by babies in Paradise. Also Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:14...

September 18 2014 3 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by dave tyler , Christian Blogger

How can we know if a person is saved?

(1Cor 7:14 [KJV]) For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children...

September 18 2014 1 Comments 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cindy Jennings , Disciple

Can the parents faith in Christ save a baby that dies?

Many protestants believe that anyone who dies before the age of accountability (generally ages 11-13) or anyone who never has the mental capacity to...

September 18 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean to "shake off the dust from your feet"?

Shaking off dust on ones feet is a Jewish act that is meant to express disgust for inhospitable conduct. Most Middle Eastern cultures respected visitors and...

September 18 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve VanDyke , Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN

Why does modern media and art portray characters in the Bible as Europeans (white) when most of the people were of middle eastern and African descent?

The spread of Christianity through Europe happened with the spread of the Roman Empire. During the time of Christ, Romans were more polytheistic- worshiping...

September 18 2014 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Question by Sandra Pearce-Mato

Should you attend a gay wedding?

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Answer by Frank Scimeca

How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?

However long Adam and Eve may have been in the garden, one thing is certain: they were not there for any time period that exceeded Adam’s life span of 930...

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Why do we worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?

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Why do we worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?

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What was the reason behind Peter's denial of Jesus?

September 18 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian consider having weight loss / gastric bypass surgery?

When seeking the answer to issues that are not expressly mentioned in the Bible, we can and must "reason" from Scripture. By that is meant that we can find...

September 17 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Harris , Elder - N.A.C.M,, Author, This Final Generation

In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

The plain truth of the matter is... there is a reason "the Lord's Day" is not found anywhere else in all of Scripture... and that is because it does not say...

September 17 2014 2 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about self-righteousness?

For we know that righteousness is exclusively of God. Nobody apart from God can ever be righteous by themselves. It is only acquired by faith through Jesus...

September 17 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Will Muslims go to heaven?

The question is so absolute. Let me equally answer it in absolute terms. Muslims are not going to heaven. I was a Muslim before I confessed Christ as my Lord...

September 17 2014 5 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Melody Sutter-fisher , Minister - Evangelist - Heart for the Homeless

Did Jesus fulfill all the Old Testament prophecies?

This is what I have learned, and what has been posted by the website, Rapture Ready, I suppose that, "All of them," even to where he was born, isn't quite...

September 17 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up