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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. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  9. Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

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Ed, Billy Graham said, "I heard about a ten year old boy that was writing a thesis. And he went to his grandmother and he was writing on birth. And he said,...

May 23 2023

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

What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?

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Thanks Jack. I love Gaither but I haven't heard that song. I will look it up. There are so many inspirational songs. I love old hymns too.

May 23 2023

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

Why is there so much animal sacrifce in the Old Testament and how do we relate that message to our lives today?

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1 Samuel 15:22b-23a: But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen!...

May 23 2023

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Why did Jesus call people fools and yet condemn others for doing the same thing?

May 22 2023

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

Who was Obadiah in 1 Kings 18:1-16?

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This question is discussed at the following site: https://www.gotquestions.org/Obadiah-in-the-Bible.html

May 22 2023

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of Daniel?

The prophet Daniel served God for about 70 years through the period of the Babylonian Empire and part of the Persian Empire, Daniel 6:28. As with all the...

May 22 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

May 22 2023

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

May 22 2023

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

May 22 2023

Answer by William Smith

Why didn't the nakedness of Adam and Eve embarrass them before the fall (Genesis 2:25)?

I see no magic to it. They were the very first people. How would they even know to be ashamed or not ashamed about their appearance — what would be the...

May 22 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?

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Shirley, I voted you up and gave you a favorites. Have you heard my favorite singers, the Gaither Vocal Band, do "He Came Down to My Level"? Their lyrics...

May 22 2023

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How should a Christian view sex education?

May 22 2023

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?

1 Cor. 11:25 and Heb. 9 say that Jesus’ death enacted a new covenant. Heb. 9:16 says that a will is not in force until the one who made it dies. Who made the...

May 22 2023 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How should a Christian view sex education?

May 21 2023

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

What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?

Genesis first chapter,"In the beginning, God created..." You obviously know that Jesus is God incarnate. So why is this significant? When you have a problem,...

May 21 2023 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Who was Obadiah in 1 Kings 18:1-16?

Was he the same as the prophet Obadiah, or a different man?

1 Kings 18:1 - 19

May 21 2023 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Can you eat or get too much of a good thing?

What does it mean that we shouldn't eat more honey than we need? Is this applicable to not taking more than we need of any good thing, or just some things li...

Proverbs 25:16

May 21 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

Forgiving others is SO important! Ephesians 4:32 comes to mind, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."...

May 21 2023 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about brain trauma?

May 21 2023

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What does the Bible say about confidence?

May 21 2023

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What should we learn from the symbolism of the potter and clay in the Bible?

May 21 2023

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Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?

May 21 2023

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

How could God allow the Witch of Endor to raise Samuel from the dead when God condemned witchcraft?

Samuel wasn't resurrected. He was channeled. Notice in verse 19 (KJV) that Samuel tells Saul that Saul and his sons will "be with me" (DEAD Samuel) tomorrow....

May 21 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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...

May 21 2023

Comment 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...

May 21 2023

Answer by 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...

May 21 2023 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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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

May 21 2023 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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...

May 21 2023

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Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?

May 21 2023

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What does the Bible say about jealousy?

May 21 2023

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What does the Bible say about your wife wearing lingerie in the bedroom?

May 20 2023

Answer by 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...

May 20 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

May 20 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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...

May 20 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

May 20 2023 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

May 20 2023 Follow Vote Up

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What is the New Living Translation (NLT)?

May 19 2023

Comment 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...

May 19 2023

Comment 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.

May 19 2023

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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...

May 19 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Did Stephen pray for Saul in Acts 7:58?

May 19 2023

Comment 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...

May 19 2023

Answer by 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...

May 19 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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...

May 18 2023

Answer by 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...

May 18 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment 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...

May 18 2023