Where did sin come from?
I believe the reason why this topic seems so confusing is because we have accepted certain things to be true that the Word of God does not say. In the very...
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Are we Christ’s sheep because we believe, or do we believe because we are his sheep?
John 10:26 NKJV But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. John 10:27-28 NKJV My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and ...
John 10:1 - 42
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the "Shekinah Glory" appear anywhere in any Bible translation?
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Not according to this previous answer: https://ebible.com/questions/2467-what-is-the-shekinah-glory
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the Bible condone slavery?
No, God does not condone slavery. "When those words 'all men are created equal' were written in the Declaration of Independence, there were 500,000 people...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the Bible condone slavery?
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Yes, "when those words 'all men are created equal' were written in the Declaration of Independence, there were 500,000 people who were still living in chains...
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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by Apolos Petit Bondye
Is there a scripture that says if you’re saved you can not be possessed by evil spirits?
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I think there are a lot of assumptions being made. First of all, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20 is Paul telling the believers to stop doing the acts they were doing...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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You said it much clearer than I. That's exactly what the writer is trying to tell the people (us). We're to 'continue to mature' (the way babies do) in...
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by Billy P Eldred
Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?
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VIP, just curious, where in the Bible does it say do not force your beliefs on others? You can only become a Christian by truly believing in God and loving...
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Philip Davies
How does the war between Israel and Persia fit Bible prophecy?
We should not be tempted to think that every recent event needs to be fitted into biblical prophecy. In fact it is entirely the wrong way round when it comes...
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How will the Jews be judged when Jesus returns?
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How will the Jews be judged when Jesus returns?
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Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
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Diana Vitos
How can I quit my addiction to smoking?
PuffStats is a free app designed to support you in quitting vaping. The app monitors your puffs and nicotine consumption, making the process of quitting more...
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Billy P Eldred
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
My perspective on this question is slightly different. Does God use evil? No! God does not use evil, he reacts to evil. He even allows evil. But his reaction...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does 1 Peter 5 teach us to live humbly in a culture obsessed with status and self-promotion?
On multiple occasions in the gospels (particularly during the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6), Jesus contrasted the reward (both in this world and the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where did the quails come from when the Israelites complained?
Although I would say that there was certainly an element of direct intervention by God, one "naturalistic" explanation that I have seen of the manner in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is this shaking of earth & heaven literal or symbolic (Revelation 6:12-17)?
Although Revelation does in portions use imagery and symbolic language, Jesus had previously said during His life on earth that the end times preceding His...
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Randy Maynard
Who was present and who told Matthew about the conversation Jesus had with the devil when He was tempted?
The Holy Spirit is the ultimate writer of Scripture. Some events recorded had no human witnesses, such as Christ's temptation, when He prayed in the garden,...
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by Philip Davies
What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?
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Hi John, You have pinpointed the only real danger here. By not understanding this simple truth that Adam and Eve could be married in the eyes of God without...
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Israel Calvit
Where did the quails come from when the Israelites complained?
Numbers 11:31 - 35
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John Appelt
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
Some say that Hebrews 6:4-6 says one can lose their salvation. Others say they supposedly came so near to being saved, but were not because they did not...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
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I think a half-shekel might be up to $10 a year now, given inflation. Though the money went farther - I think it was two days wages or something similar....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
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Concerning Jason's song, I liked it! First I had to find it. I can only use one finger on a kindle to type. Plus, I really don't YouTube. However, it's a...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?
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Phillip, well said and very true. I am floored by churches who shun "common law" relationships. We have 3 couples in our church who are not "legally" married...
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Wilbur Fritz
Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
A Pastor friend who, when asked that very question, would often reply, "That depends - do you want a NET blessing, or a GROSS blessing?" We appreciated the...
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How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10
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Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?
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Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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Hi Mark, yes, I will keep an eye out for you on the way up! But I suspect that my eyes may well be irresistibly drawn to my Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ,...
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?
I hold to a position that is troublesome to some but Biblical, I believe, nevertheless. God raised up Israel for His purpose of bringing Christ into the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we fully trust God's personal care for us, as described in verses like 1 Peter 5:7, when life still feels overwhelming?
My own personal first thought would be the statement by Paul in Romans 8:28 that God makes all things work together for good for those who love Him. That...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the wicked in Psalm 146:9?
The Lord knows the way of the righteous, and He watches over me when I walk in His ways. But those who live apart from Him—the wicked—are on a road that...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
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What do you think of it, Shirley, that is, Jason Silver's song -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJQ5HZ6VXdk
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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Psalm 135:6 mean for the Coronavirus (Covid-19)?
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My whole family caught Covid from me. And my wife still has long Covid. Long COVID, also known as long-haul COVID, refers to health problems that persist or...
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Is cessationism biblical?
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How can we fully trust God's personal care for us, as described in verses like 1 Peter 5:7, when life still feels overwhelming?
7 casting all your cares upon him, for he cares for you. Please give biblical examples.
1 Peter 5:1 - 11
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about fate and destiny?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/fate-destiny.html
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How has God "worked all things together for good" in your life according to Romans 8:28?
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Swell answer, Kelli! "God never wastes a hurt" is attributed to John Baker, a leader.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
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Gluttony is one of the 7 deadly sins!