Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What is the Power that works within us?
Award
for
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
What is the book of 1 Corinthians?
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What situation was David going through when he wrote Psalm 42?
Good question, Jeff! What was the situation when David wrote Psalm 42? I am going to focus on Ps 42:1, 3-5 Psalm 42:1 says, “As the deer pants for streams of...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is Isaiah 53 written in the past tense, as if Jesus' life and death had happened already?
Good question, Ann! Isaiah 53:7—"He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep...
Question
by
Anonymous
Is it meaningless to remember God when you're young? (Ecclesiastes 12:1, 6-8)
Ecclesiastes 12:1, 6-8 1 Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, "I...
Ecclesiastes 12:1 - 8
Question
by
Anonymous
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What is the significance of Jacob's well?
What is the significance of Jacob's Well? Jacob's Well, located near Nablus in the West Bank, is historically and spiritually significant as the site where...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What is the nature of God's Word as it is taught in Psalm 119?
What is the nature of God's Word as it is taught in Psalm 119? In Psalm 119, the Word of God is presented as the authoritative, eternal, and perfect...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the bible say about deception?
Good question, Laura! I can find 3 or 4 places that the word "deception" is clearly used. My parents named me "Jack," perhaps after "Jacob," and I'll admit,...
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
Award
for
Penelope H
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
Why did the psalmist compare God to a bird? (Psalm 91:4)
Why did the psalmist compare God to a bird? (Psalm 91:4) Context, Psalm 91:3-4 "For he will deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly...
Answer
by
Leslie Coutinho
What is the location of the real Mount Sinai?
Exodus 4:19 And the Lord said unto Moses in Mid’-i-an, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life. Moses, when he fled from...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does the Holy Spirit work with me?
One of the ways that the Holy Spirit works with us is that He prays for us. That is, He helps us pray. I believe He did this with the apostle Paul. In fact,...
Answer
by
Ezekiel Kimosop
What was the psalmist's problem (Psalm 42:3-4)?
What was the psalmist's problem in Psalm 42:3-4? Psalm 42:1-4 says "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to have a heart after the heart of God?
What does it mean to have a heart after the heart of God? 1 Samuel 13:14 "But now thy kingdom shall not continue: Jehovah hath sought him a man after his own...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be pure in heart?
What does it mean to be pure in heart? Matt 5:8 The "pure in heart" are blessed (Matthew 5:8) because they shall see God, an intimate reward for having...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
Should a Christian be a member of a secret society?
Should a Christian be a member of a secret society? Most Christian traditions and theologians advise against joining secret societies, arguing that oaths of...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?
Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat? A Christian's primary allegiance belongs to Jesus Christ and his kingdom, which transcends earthly...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
Should a Christian take anti-depressants or other mental health medicines?
Should a Christian take antidepressants or other mental health medicines? Sadly, for some, medication is a temporary aspect of a treatment plan. They might...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about worldliness?
What does the Bible say about worldliness? James and John both emphasise that it is not merely a problem to act or think in a worldly way; rather,...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about selfishness?
What does the Bible say about selfishness? The Bible presents selfishness as a destructive sin rooted in pride that opposes God's character of love. It urges...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about abuse?
What does the Bible say about abuse? We see these condemned in the Bible, and guilt is assigned to the abuser: Using power to oppress others is condemned...
Award
for
Kalasini Nibin
, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
Who is King James of the KJV Bible?
Award
for
Aurel Gheorghe
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
Question
by
Donna Hysell
Answer
by
Ezekiel Kimosop
Who was the woman who poured expensive perfume mentioned in Matthew 26:6-13?
In Matthew's case, the incident took place in Bethany at the house of one Simon, the leper. (v.7). The incident is elsewhere captured in Mark 14:3-9 where...
Award
for
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses?
Answer
by
Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it?
Is lust a sin in and of itself, or is it only a sin if it leads to a sinful act? I think 'lust' in its primary role defines a sinful desire. The first...
Question
by
grace cu
Question
by
peg caudill
, homemaker, caretaker of my sister and brother.
Answer
by
Nelson De Los Santos
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
In the Dark Ages the Catholic Church used tithing initially and rebranded it later with alms to build their Cathedrals and establish domain. The Muslims in...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to guard the Word of God?
What does it mean to guard the Word of God? 2 Timothy 1:14 In 2 Timothy 1:14, to "guard the good deposit" (the Word of God/Gospel) means to protect,...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to guard your heart?
What does it mean to guard your heart? Proverbs 4:23 says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." These words of wisdom...
Answer
by
Timothy Maas
Does repentance prevent catastrophies (Joel 2:12-14)?
I would express it by first noting that the greatest catastrophe that any individual can (or could) experience would be eternal separation from God, which...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
How is Jesus greater than all the other great people in history?
How is Jesus greater than all the other great people in history? The Bible tells us that Jesus is greater than all other historical figures because He IS...
Answer
by
Reddit User
, Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs
Why did Jesus refuse to answer the false charges (Mark 14:61)?
The short answer is, so that the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7 would be fulfilled in every detail. Longer: Because He knew it was the Father's Will. Remember, He...
Answer
by
Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
I believe that this is explained in John 6:35-39. John 6:37: "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does 1 Thess.1:3 define faith as a work?
No, Roger. Faith produces work. Love produces labor. Hope produces steadfast endurance. As Barnes notes regarding love, “labor of love” refers to labor...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 14:28? "Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me,...
Answer
by
Donna Williams
Why did Jesus refuse to answer the false charges (Mark 14:61)?
Dear Anonymous, the scripture doesn't give us a clear reason why Jesus didn't answer; however, I believe it's safe to say, that it wasn't the Father's will...
Answer
by
Donna Williams
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
The word "kept," simply means in the Greek, "observe". I believe Jesus was talking about, how the disciples believed the word that the Father gave Him to...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean? John 17:6-7 "They kept your word," often referencing John 17:6-8, means followers have received, cherished, and...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What is the key to truly knowing God?
What is the key to truly knowing God? The key to truly knowing God is a personal, relational experience centred on faith in Jesus Christ, enabled by the Holy...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God? Being made in the image of God (Imago Dei) means humans possess inherent dignity, self-awareness, and...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
Is the Bible truly God's Word?
Is the Bible truly God's Word? Without a doubt, the answer is YES: The Bible itself claims inspiration, with verses like 2 Timothy 3:16 describing Scripture...
Answer
by
Ezekiel Kimosop
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean in John 17:6-7? This text of Scripture is drawn from Jesus' prayer for His disciples and for those who will come...
Answer
by
Ezekiel Kimosop
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
Does the teaching in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today? Malachi 3:9-10 says “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we...
Answer
by
Jeffrey Johnson
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12)
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12) Doing "greater things" (John 14:12) refers to the global expansion of the Gospel ministry through...