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

Do you have to repent from all sin to enter heaven?

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Hello Murray! I agree with you that changing your mind about needing a 'lifeboat' is important. Seeking that lifeboat would then occur. Finding it would also...

May 03 2023

Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

Why should we care about how the Israelites camped and traveled?

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Excellent answer! Some people think reading the Old Testament is a waste of time (since Jesus lived, died, and rose from the dead, and is our Lord and...

May 03 2023

Comment by Judith Ann Crouch , housewife -secretary-horse manager

What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, Hell, Lake of Fire, Paradise, and Abraham's Bosom?

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I have always been taught that when Jesus died, he went to hell, not the hell we usually think of, but a place called Abraham's Bosom where people who died...

May 03 2023

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What does the Bible say about in-vitro fertilization?

May 02 2023

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What does the Bible say about in-vitro fertilization?

May 02 2023

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Do you have to repent from all sin to enter heaven?

May 02 2023

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Is IVF a Biblical way to have a baby?

The key issue with IVF is not the goal of infertile couples to have children of course, but of how many fertilized eggs might be discarded. It would only be...

May 02 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

Is IVF a Biblical way to have a baby?

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This issue was previously discussed on eBible.com at: https://ebible.com/questions/2751-what-does-the-bible-say-about-in-vitro-fertilization

May 02 2023

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

What is the meaning of "peace be unto you" in the Bible?

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This expresses it better than I could: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/why-does-jesus-say-peace-be-with-you.html

May 02 2023

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Answer by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

Do you have to repent from all sin to enter heaven?

Jesus said in Luke 13:3: "Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish." Jesus said in Mark 1:15: "Repent, and believe the gospel." So, I think we can...

May 02 2023 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is Jesus God?

May 02 2023

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

Why did Jesus call the Father the only true God?

Good question, Judith! This is how Jesus defines salvation, especially if we add what is clearly implied: "sent" to be the Savior of the world (John 3:16;...

May 01 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by David Morris

Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?

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Hi Mike, I really appreciate your insight on Joseph, the stepfather of Jesus. Please tell me the reference regarding the building in Capernaum where Joseph...

May 01 2023

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

Why would our death be "precious" to the Lord (Psalm 116:15)

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I agree with you, Tim! “The Hebrew has 'precious in the eyes of the Lord [is] the death of his godly ones.' The point is not that God delights in or finds...

May 01 2023

Answer by Rick Baugh , Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer

Why choose these 300 men? Were they the best fighters? (Judges 7:7)

The point of the winnowing of the 32,000 man Israeli army to 10,000, and then to just 300 was not to focus you or then-Israel on the qualities of the 300...

May 01 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean "the arm of flesh" and why will it fail (2 Chronicles 32:8)?

I like how another translations puts it: (CJB) 2 Chronicles 32:8 -- "he has human strength, but we have Adonai our God to help us and fight our battles!” The...

May 01 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

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

Jeremiah 18:6: O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? Saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O...

May 01 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the true gospel?

See Galatians 1:7-9 in the King James Bible, then The Voice Bible: 7 Actually there is only one true gospel of the Anointed, and you—because of divisive...

May 01 2023 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

April 30 2023

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What is the Christian thing for a husband to do if his job takes him away from his wife and family and she is unable to transfer with him?

April 30 2023

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Why did Jesus call the Father the only true God?

April 30 2023

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

Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?

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Mr. Ezekiel, I agree with you! Pharaoh had many chances to change his mind. But God can use anything for His purposes!

April 30 2023

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

What does it mean "the arm of flesh" and why will it fail (2 Chronicles 32:8)?

The "arm of flesh" refers to all that can be accomplished or threatened by strictly human effort, apart from God. Hezekiah was telling the Israelites that,...

April 30 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about rape?

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The Bible records 2 instances of rape: "Of the servant of a Levite, by Benjamites; the tribe of Benjamin nearly exterminated by the army of the other tribes,...

April 30 2023

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Why would our death be "precious" to the Lord (Psalm 116:15)

April 30 2023

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

What does it mean, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave his life for it"?

Although Jesus was sinless, and had done nothing to warrant His execution, He voluntarily subjected Himself to an undeserved death by crucifixion as a...

April 29 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

What was the fall of man?

The fall of man refers to the first instance recorded in the Bible (Genesis 3) of humans committing sin by disobeying God's command to them (in Genesis...

April 29 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

Why choose these 300 men? Were they the best fighters? (Judges 7:7)

I would say that one possible interpretation could be that those who picked up water with their cupped hands and lapped it while remaining standing showed a...

April 29 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:13 when it refers to the public reading of Scripture?

"The public reading of scripture refers to reading the scripture out loud in church services. In a context where many were illiterate and few could afford...

April 29 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kilian Kean , Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)

How does one follow the Bible when it seems to contain impossibilities and some similarities to previous religions?

What places the Bible apart from any religion is Prophecy. There are no inconsistencies. Confusion is cleared up with study and the power of God imparting...

April 29 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:13 when it refers to the public reading of Scripture?

April 29 2023

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What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:13 when it refers to the public reading of Scripture?

April 29 2023

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

What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:13 when it refers to the public reading of Scripture?

This book was written by Paul to His son, Timothy, in the faith. Luke 4:16 describes Jesus' practice when He went to any town. He went to the synagogue on...

April 29 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?

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He is amazing! I think the Name that sums up God is, "I Am that I Am"! I love that! HE IS everything!

April 29 2023

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

How does DNA point to the existence of a Creator?

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This is very interesting! I will check the site out! God Bless! Thanks for sharing!

April 29 2023

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

What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?

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I agree Ezekiel. The train wreck in the writing was made possible by the wrongly defined word 'foreknowledge', where the writer defines it as "love". The...

April 29 2023

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

How can we know God's thoughts? (Psalm 92:4-5)

As believers we are to seek the Lord while we can. For we know that God's thoughts are not like our thoughts. What are we to do to understand Him? John...

April 29 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How does DNA point to the existence of a Creator?

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Amazing! Doesn't the Bible declare that in the last days, all will be revealed? Very interesting. Thank you!

April 29 2023

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

What does the Bible say about pornography?

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Could be. I'lll study it some more. Thanks for the info.

April 29 2023

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Why did this secret disciple risk discovery after Jesus was dead (Luke 23:50-53)?

Scripture doesn't tell us explicitly, so we can only speculate. Sometimes people just suddenly find courage, especially in this case seeing the wickedness...

April 29 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

Does Psalms 90:10 indicate that the lifespan of man should only be 70-80 years?

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Paula, "The average age worldwide of middle income being 75 yrs or 27,375 days." (says my cousin).

April 28 2023

Comment by JD Abshire

What does the Bible say about pornography?

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I'm using the mobile app on an Android phone. Could that be the problem?

April 28 2023

Question by Anonymous
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Why did this secret disciple risk discovery after Jesus was dead (Luke 23:50-53)?

Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their...

Luke 23:50 - 56

April 28 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why choose these 300 men? Were they the best fighters? (Judges 7:7)

6 Three hundred of them drank from cupped hands, lapping like dogs. All the rest got down on their knees to drink. 7 The Lord said to Gideon, “With the t...

April 28 2023 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?

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The article is well presented with the exception of the sections that presuppose prior and selective determinism in God's calling of sinners. I disagree with...

April 28 2023

Comment by Lovance Whittle

What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)?

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Sweet! I was just answering about how Jesus is the prince of peace. I wanted to say that when God created the earth, there was one day that He didn’t say was...

April 28 2023