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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
  3. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  4. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  5. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  6. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?


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What does the Bible say about friends?

December 29 2020

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What would be some hints for memorizing Scripture?

Here are a few suggestions for your consideration. I will use John 3:16 as the example from the NIV translation. [John 3:16] /"For God so loved the world /...

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Comment by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?

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April, The Apostle Paul says that faith comes from "hearing" the Word of God because that was the only way people could receive the knowledge of God. They...

December 29 2020

Answer by April Streets

How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?

In Luke 17:20-21, Jesus said: “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of...

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What does the Bible say about respect?

December 29 2020

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6

The bible clearly teaches there is one God (Deut 6:4). The bible also clearly teaches that this One God has chosen to reveal himself through the bible as...

December 28 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?

What is the purpose of bible memorisation? To remind ourselves of the important words of truth and encouragement from the bible to strengthen our faith and...

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

How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?

I don't know the particular situation of the individual questioner, but it would seem to me that there would almost have to be facts related to his past and...

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Who was Pontius Pilate?

December 28 2020

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How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?

I'm too old to memorize, and besides that, my memory is not what it used to be. I doubt my ability to memorize God's Word. What encouragement is there f...

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

How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6

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Wow, I hadn't even thought of that--what you said Tim about Jesus' claim to Philip. Very good!!!

December 28 2020

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

What would be some hints for memorizing Scripture?

I would consider initially starting with any of the sections in the historical books of either the Old or the New Testaments that tell a story (such as...

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

What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?

He's set to conquer our ancient foe. In Hebrew he is Abaddon and in Greek is Apollyon (that is, Destroyer)” (Revelation 9:11). A hymn says, "Apollyon is...

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

How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6

In John 14:8-9, when the apostle Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father and we shall be satisfied," Jesus mildly rebuked him by saying, "Have I been...

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

What time of the year was Christ’s birth?

Commentaries that I have read have suggested that Jesus was born in the spring. I understand that the primary bases for this view are, first, the fact...

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What time of the year was Christ’s birth?

Matthew 1:1 - 25

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Answer by Brighton Manyadza

Why did God use 5 women with questionable pasts in Jesus' geneology?

My opinion is that some people in life become what they are not by choice. They are forced by circumstances to end up living a life we condemn. So before we...

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

How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6

Why would Christ be called "everlasting Father" if he is "the son of God?"

Isaiah 9:6

December 28 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

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

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David, I don't know what version of the Bible you are reading, they all seem so different today. The NASB says: And He said to him, "Truly I say to you,...

December 28 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I believe in the goodness of God when there is so much evil in the world?

The goodness of God is that He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus to die for sinners which we all are, Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:10. Jesus paid the price for...

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Answer by keisha broadnax

Why did God specifically say that he would put hostility between woman and the offspring of the serpent?

When you use a Strong's Concordance when you study the bible, you can find that “enmity” between the woman’s offspring and the serpent’s offspring implies a...

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Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?

The apostle Paul declares how Jesus is the prince of peace in Colossians 1:19-23. "For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him...

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What does it mean that Jesus saves?

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Rick, I especially like your Philippians 3:20-21 reference -- Philippians 3:20-21 20But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from...

December 28 2020

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?

In my view, the great sin of Sodom was their rejection of the Love and Mercy of God. You see God loved the people of Sodom just as much as he loved every...

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Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?

December 28 2020

Answer by Donna Williams

Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?

As has already been clearly and profoundly stated by the first person who answered this question, I would simply like to say that this was not God's perfect...

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Comment 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?

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And the Expositor's Greek Testament has: Luke 23:43. σήμερον: to be connected with what follows, not with λέγω = to-day, as opposed to a boon expected at...

December 27 2020

Comment 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?

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Another commentator adds, "To day] An unexpected boon,—for the crucified often lingered in agony for more than two days."

December 27 2020

Comment 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?

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It isn't probable that the dying thief expected that his prayer would be so soon answered. It is rather to be supposed that he looked to some "future" period...

December 27 2020

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

What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?

It was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. (Hebrews 10:10). On that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied...

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

Why did Abraham bargain with God in regard to Sodom and Gomorrah?

Abraham might have thought that God intends to bless all nations through me and especially through a coming Savior, Jesus Christ (Genesis 12:3). So how can...

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Answer by David Thomson

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

This is a question that I have thought long about. I lean towards being at rest until Jesus comes again. The scripture most used for the argument that we go...

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

What "child" is this? (Isaiah 9:6)

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I found the following prior questions relating to the titles listed in Isaiah 9:6 by going to the questions module on ebible.com and typing in each title:...

December 27 2020

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

What "child" is this? (Isaiah 9:6)

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Tim, did you ever see the series of questions on ebible dealing with Jesus' names in Isaiah 9:6? I did I think. They came to my email as Your Bible Reading...

December 27 2020

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

What do the seven stars represent in Revelation?

Although “angel” in Revelation 1:16 may be referring to a heavenly angel, it more probably means a human “messenger” such as a pastor. My belief is born out...

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Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?

December 27 2020

Answer by April Streets

Does Matthew 19:17 mean that Jesus is not God?

Jesus is the Word of God made flesh as correctly identified in John 1:14. Further, He is correctly identified by Paul as “being in the form of God,” who “...

December 26 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)?

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Well, every one I know has either died or is going to. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, and we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die, but the...

December 26 2020

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What do the seven stars represent in Revelation?

December 26 2020

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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

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Hey Bob Johnson, thank you for your explanation of the events surrounding the magi. I came to the exact same conclusion based on Luke’s very clear reading, “...

December 26 2020

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?

It is crucial for every Christian to understand the cosmic battle between "good - God" and "evil - Satan" that is going on every day of our lives. Satan and...

December 26 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Old Testament say about homosexuality?

Review the classic OT passages on homosexual behavior: Genesis 19:4-8 In Genesis 19:4-6, "Sodom and Gomorrah have become the byword for wickedness. This...

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Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What is the "unction from the Holy One" that all Christians have (1 John 2:20 KJV)?

This "unction" or "annointing" is both a Noun - the person of the Holy Spirit" and a Verb - the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit working in, for and...

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Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why was Jesus called the son of David?

God's covenant with David is recorded in 2 Samuel 7:13-16 and 1 Chronicles 17:11-14. 2 Samuel 7:12-16 "When your days are over and you rest with your...

December 26 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Does Matthew 19:17 mean that Jesus is not God?

I believe Jesus is re-interpreting the meaning of "good" from human striving for "good works" to God's demand of "perfection". The rich young man was seeking...

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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?

December 26 2020