Is it ok to use part of my tithe to invest in my business if I plan to add a fifth to my tithe later, after my business flourishes?
Malachi 3:8 - 12
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by Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
What is the secret place of the most high as described in Psalm 91, verse 1?
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Thank you for this explanation.
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
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Thank you, Mr. Hickman, for your comments of May 18, 2019. May God continue to bless the insights that you and others bring from the Bible.
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by Adelaide Panford
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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I wish to say that if the Man of God had left soon after delivering God's message to King Jeroboam, the old prophet would have missed his chance of meeting...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How can I lose my salvation?
There are two types of people who consider themselves Christians: One group, known as born again Christians, are those who were "chosen by God before the...
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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Jesus mean when he says, "No one who performs miracles in my name will soon be able to speak evil of me"?
To me, what Jesus was saying was that the ability of an individual to perform a supernatural act (such as a healing or other "miracle") by invoking His name...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?
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I understand that the publican's justification would not have been sufficient or complete under the terms of the Old Testament Law without the additional...
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Anonymous
What can I do to overcome delay in life that causes depression, self pity and anxiety?
I'm currently facing delays in life
Proverbs 13:12
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How can I lose my salvation?
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"Once saved, always saved," is not a true statement. The biblical quotes used above, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 and Ephesians 1:13-14 talk of a guarantee of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?
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We are declared righteous before God by faith alone. Romans 4:5-8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works. Blessed is the...
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by Pete Van Zyl
Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?
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The Pharisee in question lived under the Law (Old Covenant). There was NO WAY he could have been declared righteous in God's sight as you state above. No...
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Ann Gehin
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venkatesan Iyer
If I intentionally sin, is it a sign that I am not saved?
Ephesians 4:26
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by Leon Vermeulen
Did Jesus have long hair?
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With reference to S Michael Houdmanns answer as to whether Jesus had long hair he mentioned inter alia that Jesus’ skin colour was was probably light brown...
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Joseph Doucet
How can I tell if God has given me the gift of interpreting tongues?
1 Corinthians 12:7 - 11
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by Padraic Gilbert
What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?
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Well said. Your take on this scripture is exactly how I've taken it.
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Gloria Gaxiola
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?
I humbly submit these for approaching storms, threats or shenanigans. Remembering always to courageously give a good account of yourselves; for on this stage...
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Hayden White
, I met my wife at ebible.com
What is an example of anointing of the sick?
James 5:14 - 15
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Hayden White
, I met my wife at ebible.com
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Hayden White
, I met my wife at ebible.com
What is an example of mortal sin in the Bible?
Isaiah 59:2
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Hayden White
, I met my wife at ebible.com
What is an example of a venial sin in the Bible?
Isaiah 59:2
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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People don't "find forgiveness" in Christ or any other way. The saved, the redeemed, the elect, are chosen like Jacob was; He was chosen over Easu while in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
Every question asked here today can be answered with one verse. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast in the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and not under a yoke of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean in John 14:27 when He said, "not as the world giveth, give I unto you."?
The peace that the world gives is pleasure and treasure for the most part, (not genuine peace). And it is only temporary. Christ's peace--the peace Christ...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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Literally nothing I wrote says we have to be sinless or be "good enough." Please read it again. My point is you can't emphasize grace at the expense of other...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)
These are "the redeemed of the Lord", that is these are the redeemed by the Lord. (see Ps 107:2). They were to give thanks to the Lord, praising Him for His...
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Dave Morgan
Why is Lot declared "just" and "righteous" in 2 Peter 2:7-8?
I wonder if Peter was being slightly ironic, as in, "If God saved a man whose righteousness was as imperfect as Lot's was, we can be assured of our salvation...
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by Gilbert Aponte
What did Jesus mean with "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."
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Jesus clearly said ,"There are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." "Taste death" has nothing to...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?
I think there are two points to make. First - there is ALWAYS something lurking in the world that we can have anxiety over. Anxiety is trying to react to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we respond to Jehovah's Witnesses who claim that Jesus could not be God because God cannot die?
Jesus was God incarnate, but He was also truly and fully human. As such, He could experience death as any other human could, but not without His willingly...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
Grant, a very timely question and I submit an opinion with some facts for consideration. Christians past and present have sometimes followed strict regimens...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the meaning of the symbolism in Amos?
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Wow, Jack, this is so much information! God bless you!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?
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Galatians 1:7-9 Though we or an angel from heave preach any other gospel, First Corinthians 15:3-4, unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
The one covenant we make in life should be that between the husband and wife. An agreement between two till death do us part. Salvation is not a covenant...
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Cassius D'Souza
What does Psalm 135:6 mean for the Coronavirus (Covid-19)?
The Corona virus is only one of the many things we encounter that puts our lives at risk. I have recently recovered from Corona.I did realise God's strong...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does the Holy Spirit help us identify fake news that harms our relationship with God?
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I’m thinking of fake news stories that people spiritualize or plug into end times theological beliefs. For example, conspiracy theories that people speculate...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
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It is so simple. God in His sovereignty gave man a free will. First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, but not ours only, but for the sins of...
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Beverley Bolding
What does the Bible say about emotional abuse?
After reading the abuse articles here-in, if we could find God's grace and learn to forgive our abuser and ask God to forgive our transgressions, I believe...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1?
Exodus 30:9, "You shall not offer strange incense on it, or a burnt offering.." (The altar of incense) These are God's words. Exodus 30:34-38, here are the...
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Billy P Eldred
How can I stop being nervous about praying publicly?
Not that different from some of the other answers, but just simple advice. Do you get nervous talking to your best friend out loud and in public? If no, then...
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by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?
Some thoughts: Romans 13:1 (God is the establisher of governments.) Philippians 4:6-7 (Do not be anxious about anything. Pray to God -- while also...
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What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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Great opening 2 statements, Michael, especially perhaps the first one!!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the story of David and Bathsheba teach us?
Some thoughts: 1) Occasions for sin can occur during times of idleness, or when we are not occupied with the normal duties that God has assigned us. (Instead...