Why did God choose to speak creation into existence rather than making it some other way?
In the 1930s scientists accidentally discovered through a failed experiment that when you pass high intense sound through water, the water molecules...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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We still have a free will after we have received the free gift of everlasting life. We can either be an obedient child or a disobedient child. God can not...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the prayer of salvation?
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When we trust Jesus alone, apart from any works, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit at that second we accept His free gift of eternal life. \ Ephesians 1:13-14...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
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Solomon had 700 wives. Deuteronomy 17:14-26 states that one may not have many wives. Granted, we all would consider 700 as many wives. But is 5 too many? The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about pornography?
I used to have a problem with pornography. My cousin, who doesn’t want to be named for obvious reasons, and I had our own “Playboy” collection of centerfolds...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "Euroclydon" (Acts 27:14)?
“Not long after this, a hurricane-force wind called the northeaster blew down from the island." The Greek has “a wind like a typhoon.” That is, a very...
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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...
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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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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!
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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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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,...
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Do the dead remember anything? Psalm 88:11
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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Reinhard Illig
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
1 Thessalonians 4:17
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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.
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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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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...
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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.
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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?
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Should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law?
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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. Many Bible teachers see the time of Jacob’s...
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What is the definition of faith?
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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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;...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...