If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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You're right James! Salvation is the specific gift that Paul is referring to in Eph 2:8. It is amazing to me how entire denominations are founded based on...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could God allow the Witch of Endor to raise Samuel from the dead when God condemned witchcraft?
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Previous related eBible discussions on this subject: https://ebible.com/questions/2364-did-the-witch-of-endor-really-summon-samuel-from-the-dead...
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Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?
Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people? I think a couple of reasons is because of the faith of the patriarchs, specifically Abraham, and God's...
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Anonymous
How could God allow the Witch of Endor to raise Samuel from the dead when God condemned witchcraft?
All contact with the spirit world is expressly forbidden irrespective of the nature of the spirits concerned (Lv 19:26-31; Dt 18:10-11; Job 7:7-10; Is 8:18-2...
1 Samuel 28:7
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Was there power in Jesus' physical blood?
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Hey Paula, did you mean 'new testament' as the KJV says? Christ's blood would indicate the death of Christ, then bringing forth the new testament: Hebrews...
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Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?
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What does the Bible say about jealousy?
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What does the Bible say about your wife wearing lingerie in the bedroom?
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Courage Mungate
Was there power in Jesus' physical blood?
It's not Jesus' physical blood that has power, to such an extent that the church today says that they are sprinkling Jesus' blood on every aspect of their...
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John Appelt
What is the book of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel the prophet spoke for the Lord to the captives in Babylon for about twenty years. As with other prophetic writings, the writer’s name gives insights...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Can we interpret and apply Old Testament prophecy to our times?
Creative question, Carol! "So I will show my greatness and my holiness and make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they will know that I am the...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why prepare a meal "in the presence of … enemies"? (23:5)
Psalm 23:5: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. From the beginning of...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What is the Wycliffe Bible?
The Wycliffe Bible is an English translation from 1382. According to https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/Wycliffe-Bible-WYC/, it wasn't a "good read". But...
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What is the New Living Translation (NLT)?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How is the “darkness passing away” considering this was written more than 1900 years ago and the darkness still seems as strong as ever?
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AMEN! Romans 13:12,13: "The night is nearly over, and the day is near; so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Jonathan use secret signals (1 Samuel 20:35-40)?
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Earlier in this same chapter, these two boys, Jonathan and David, discussed "secret signals" because of King Saul's jealousy, dislike for David.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does God exist in all Universes or just ours?
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Absolutely Danny and Paula!!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Did Stephen pray for Saul in Acts 7:58?
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AMEN! MARANATHA!
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Justin Hale
Does God exist in all Universes or just ours?
The term 'Creation' in the scriptures refers to everything; including every thought formed by every thinking being capable of experiencing any possible...
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Did Stephen pray for Saul in Acts 7:58?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was God doing before He created the universe?
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Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (Psalm 90:2). It...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What do I say to someone who brings up contradictions in the Bible?
Consider the following when faced with verses that are confusing or seemingly contradictory: 1. God never changes, but His instructions to mankind change...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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My view is that the text of Genesis 2:16-17 that you quoted effectively contradicts your assertion that free will is a not a biblical concept. Free will is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jonathan use secret signals (1 Samuel 20:35-40)?
In my opinion, after Saul tried to kill not only David, but also even his own son Jonathan because of Jonathan's friendship with David, Jonathan suspected...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)
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There are countless number of tales out there. Muslims have theirs and so do Roman Catholics, Charismatics and other "prophetic" religious groups. I am...
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Where does faith come from?
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Lovance Whittle
Was the Lord already searching for a new leader for the children of Israel long before Saul's act of disobedience?
Saul was a satisfying choice to the people. You would think he had an advantage since he was anointed and the people wanted him. His appearance helped with...
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What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)
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I agree with some of what you have said, Ezekiel, but I have heard too many missionary stories of how God spoke to X-Muslims in a way that caused them to...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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I think that is very accurate and insightful. Thank you!! I do believe, but really not a game changer to me if I'm in error, that the 1 Peter 1:2 reference...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is Hinduism and what do Hindus believe?
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Arun, unfortunately, Hinduism is alive and well in at least one district of India: "In the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh State, India, Christians face...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about praying for the dead?
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"The Bible teaches that the eternal state of mankind is determined by our actions during our lives on earth." That's not biblical; not even close, either!...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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See also: https://ebible.com/questions/6106-what-does-it-mean-by-god-chose-us-in-him-before-the-foundation-of-the-world-to-be-holy (God chose believers to...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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While that is possible, I don't think it's necessarily the best fit. See my top comment as I've come to study that foreknowledge as actually used in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
My opinion is that it means you pray without ceasing. That is new. That's a change. I mean, did you pray without ceasing before you became a child of God? I...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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Very nice Jennifer! God's elect were predestined based on His foreknowledge (1 Peter 1:2) of everything and everyone, which includes their free will choice...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?
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Dr Charles Stanley, who passed away recently, has a signature personal proverb that is spot on: he said 'Obey the Lord and leave the consequences to him.'...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?
God forgave the prostitute nearly 2,000 years ago. The prostitute just needs to believe this for salvation (1 Cor 15:1-4), and to then begin living a new...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?
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Psalm 109:2 is a typo. It should be Psalm 100:2 I made the statement, 'you can't beg your way to being born again.' We read of beggars in the scriptures: the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?
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Continuing, You can't CHOOSE your way to being born again. You can't earn the new birth. Jesus explained it; well sorta: "The wind blows where it wishes...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples they could forgive sins?
The apostles having the Holy Ghost would be able to discern the hearts of men during what would have been their "great commission" while spreading the gospel...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?
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This question calls into question the concept of eternal life, as if living eternally would be a good thing to do here in this rat hole. This was a beautiful...
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John Appelt
What is the book of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah presented the word of the Lord for about 45 years from the time of Josiah to Zedekiah and the captivity, Jeremiah 1:1-3. He was known as the weeping...
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What does the Bible say about shame and regret?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Does God still speak through dreams? (Genesis 37:5-7, 9)
Does God still speak through dreams? My answer is in the negative. The Scriptures contain a summary of God's revelation to us in Christ Jesus....
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What did Jesus mean when He told His disciples they could forgive sins?
The sins we can forgive are those committed against us personally. In fact, if the person truly repents, we are obligated to forgive. Luke 17:3 says, "So...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?
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Continuing, So the worldly way of trying to understand what I'm saying the scriptures teach is to ask (yes I said worldly way) is to ask, 'Then what good is...