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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. Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
  9. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  10. Why did the lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s


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Answer by n.l. pearson , bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD

Is God real? How can I know for sure that God is real?

I am answering this question from what my experience has been with GOD ALMIGHTY. His Word has many promises for genuine believers (Hebrews 4:12); They were...

December 13 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What would be some good Bible verses to govern our thought life?

Impactful Thoughts 2 Chronicles 12:14 Proverbs 4:23 TM (Tim Maas mentioned this) Jeremiah 17:10 Matthew 15:19 Romans 8:6 New Thoughts Psalm 19:14 Romans 12:2...

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

What would be some good Bible verses to govern our thought life?

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I appreciate your ordering the verses in canonical order, Tim. Thank you!

December 13 2020

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

What are some things we can learn from Joseph's faith (the husband of Mary)?

“This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?

There are countless Bible texts comparing death with "rest" or "sleep" which implies a state of unconsciousness and an awakening (Eccl 9:5, 6, 10; Dan 12:2,...

December 13 2020 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do the dead remember anything? Psalm 88:11

December 13 2020

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why did god create the world?

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Thank you for the above answer: "The universe was created as a visible witness to His power, majesty, and glory. He also created the world specifically to be...

December 13 2020

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

Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?

Great question, Reinhard! I'm persuaded that when we "bite the dust," we promptly enter the presence of the Lord. At some future time, we will be given new...

December 13 2020 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by April Streets

Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?

When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Jesus was the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8)....

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Answer by Tom Huntford

What is the Critical Text?

The "Critical Text" is based on the assumption that a few ancient manuscripts with a large degree of variability, are better than thousands of later...

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Comment by Duane Bailey

What is the meaning of a sweet savour unto the Lord?

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Outstanding comment and thoughts... probably right on the money as to the meaning...

December 13 2020

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

How can God know me when the universe is so vast?

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Thank you Ebible team and Mr. Tim Maas for your prompt response. Yes, it is helpful.

December 13 2020

Answer by Ray D

Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?

When reading the Bible we always have to remember the literal meaning of the passage as well as the figurative or deeper meaning of the passage. When writing...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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The tribulation saints will have to keep from taking the mark of the beast to be saved. Revelation 14:9-18. And they will all die except for the 144,000 Jews...

December 12 2020

Comment by Kalli Miller

Why did God’s Spirit hover over the dark waters of the earth? (1:2)

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I agree with your opinion. I wrote in my Bible study that God was working. Creating everything into perfection.

December 12 2020

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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?

December 12 2020

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Should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law?

December 12 2020

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

What is the time of Jacob's trouble?

It is a description of the Day of the Lord. "Jacob" means Israel. Compare Jeremiah 30:7 with Jeremiah 30:10.

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What is the definition of faith?

December 12 2020

Answer by Ray D

Who do the four servants represent in the parable of the servants in Luke 12?

The first 3 servants are typically understood to represent believers. Each “knows the master’s will,” but they respond differently. Therefore, they are...

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

How can God know me when the universe is so vast?

Continually increasing knowledge of the vastness of the universe should impress every Christian with the inexpressible power and majesty of the God who...

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Answer by mark albright

What is the key to truly knowing God?

Dr. J. I. Packer wrote a book Knowing God, a classic. Billy Graham and RC Sproul both describe it as one of the best books ever written. I have reread it...

December 12 2020 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should a Christian let himself be walked on?

A timely question and in my opinion NO human being should ever permit the free tramping of inalienable rights. Now as to Christians, we are God's ambassadors...

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

Should a Christian let himself be walked on?

Christians should always be conscious in their dealings with both fellow Christians, as well as non-Christians, of the witness to others that their conduct...

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Question by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

How can God know me when the universe is so vast?

SYDNEY - A powerful new telescope in Australia has mapped vast areas of the universe in record time. The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder was abl...

Psalms 139:1 - 24

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Comment by Mark Sullivan

How can I become a Christian?

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Just to add here --- we don't become saved (a Christian) with the act of being baptized. However, baptism is extremely important, as the Lord commands us to...

December 12 2020

Answer by Mark Sullivan

What can I do to positively influence my adult daughter, who has no interest in God, to become a Christian?

Not sure if you will see this response 2 years later --- however, as Tim Mass said, prayer. You can't control another person's soul and heart and mind;...

December 12 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

How can I be assured that I will go to heaven when I have to take opiates every day due to a medical condition?

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By my physician's orders and according to his prescription, I was taking three Vicodin tablets a day and I did this for twelve years. When it was apparent to...

December 12 2020

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

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Dear Frances, Thanks for your answer. I however think that the following quote from your answer needs a review: “The church did not exist when John was...

December 12 2020

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

Why did Jesus refer to James and John as the sons of thunder?

"Son" in Scripture can signify merely one having the nature of something, whether literal or figurative (e.g. "Son of man," "sons of thunder," "sons of...

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

Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?

This woman, the woman of Revelation 12:1, symbolizes Israel. Israel birthed Christ, gave Christ to the world (see Revelation 12:5 ("So the woman gave birth...

December 11 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What would be some good Bible verses to govern our thought life?

Some suggestions (offered without comment): Proverbs 4:23 Mark 7:20-22 Luke 6:45 Romans 8:5-7 Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 10:5 Philippians 4:8 Colossians 3:2 1...

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

What are some things we can learn from Joseph's faith (the husband of Mary)?

I would say that we can learn the following from Joseph's faith: Faith allows us to display grace and kindness even under extreme pressure. (When Joseph...

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

What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)

"To believe" in John 3:16-18, especially John 3:18, means no condemnation for the true believer. "No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is...

December 11 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are some things we can learn from Joseph's faith (the husband of Mary)?

Also, Matthew 1:24 and “They also offered a sacrifice as required by the Lord’s Teachings: ‘a pair of mourning doves or two young pigeons’” (Luke ...

Matthew 1:18 - 21

December 11 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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That is why we are to go into all the world and preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. First Corinthians 1:21. First John 2:2 First Timothy 2:4 It is...

December 11 2020

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

Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?

I would say that the twelve stars mentioned as being in the woman's crown (as representative of the twelve tribes of Israel in the Old Testament, and then of...

December 11 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Frank crawford

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

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To not believe that this is forgiven is using his name in vain, not the act, and still the latter is forgiven. I almost got duped by the devil. The devil...

December 11 2020

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Do human beings truly have a free will?

First we must define what "Free" is. According to the dictionary it means "not under the control or in the power of another." So in order for a person to be...

December 11 2020 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who wrote the book of Genesis?

John 7:21-23, "Jesus answered and said to them, 'I did one work, and you all marvel. Moses therefore gave you circumcision (not that it is from Moses, but...

December 10 2020 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What should we learn from the life of Stephen?

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It is no different today. Those saved by grace apart from works will always be hated by those who trust in their works. We stand on the promises of God. John...

December 10 2020

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

What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)

The Greek word translated as "believe" in this verse (anglicized as "pisteuo") appears 244 times in the New Testament, according to Strong's concordance...

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Question by Anonymous
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Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?

Revelation 12:1

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

What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)

John 3:16-18 16For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God d...

John 3:16 - 21

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