Gold Evangelist award!
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Is there a time when the Lord will not be near?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Marvin Riske
What does it mean that we should do things for the Lord and not men, because it's from the Lord we receive a reward?
Comment:
Outstanding and helpful interpretation. Thank you.
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What did Jesus say about the 2 foundations?
Christ, while living and preparing Israel for their coming kingdom of heaven, was teaching on the dangers of lack of faith. Christ is "the foundation" to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Should a believer choose to give the gospel to a non-believer who is most likely to reject Jesus?
Comment:
1 Cor 9:22-24 "To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 And this I...
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by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus say about the 2 foundations?
Matthew 7:24 - 29
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a believer choose to give the gospel to a non-believer who is most likely to reject Jesus?
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In my opinion, it is quite arrogant for anyone to expect that he knows anyone else's response TO GOD. The gospel message of salvation through Christ Jesus...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I have faith by reading God’s word?
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Hi, Shirley! Romans 10:17 Christ in a Tuxedo Many years ago in a Moscow theater, matinee idol Alexander Rostovzev was converted while playing the role of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Silver Apostle award!
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Who/what is Edom?
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by
Leslie Coutinho
Why does the NLT state that Jesus was angry at Lazarus' tomb?
John 11:38; Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. Every child of God the Father needs to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?
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Kalasini Nibin
, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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How can I restore my marriage?
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Kalasini Nibin
, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!
Gold Evangelist award!
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How can I give my life to God?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
Comment:
Continuing, I understand the tendency to alibi for a Bible hero. I don't like the sound of this: "And David took these words to heart and was much afraid of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
Comment:
I agree with your view of this; there’s no way to live among dogs and not get dog hair and fleas on yourself. The narrative tells of just one ungodly...
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by
Shep Calhoun
How can I have faith by reading God’s word?
1 Thessalonians 5:23 reveals that we are created with three parts: spirit, soul, and body. The spirit operates independently of the soul (mind) and the body....
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why did God offer a new covenant?
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Faith in Christ absolutely, but not faith alone in Christ alone. Israel must possess faith at that time, but must also "endure unto the end". As James...
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by Wendy K
How true is it that Jesus received 39 lashes, representing the 39 diseases known in His time?
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“The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.” 2 Corinthians 11:31 KJV...
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by Wendy K
How true is it that Jesus received 39 lashes, representing the 39 diseases known in His time?
Comment:
“Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I...
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by Fatty Kamara
Why did God offer a new covenant?
Comment:
Is the new covenant not centered on Christ? So won't "faith alone in Christ" be part of it?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the scripture mean in (KJV) Matthew 5:22 where it says whoever is angry without a cause
Comment:
You are right most manuscripts don't have it. However, the Byzantine (early 4th century) and Textus Receptus (16th century so not as helpful) do. To further...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
Comment:
Okay Jack. "God forbids divination." He does. What are we told about sin committed by Joseph? I don't believe his pride for being his father's favorite son...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
Comment:
"It was a ploy." Maybe it was; but we don't have any proof that it was. What we do know, is that Joseph said with his own mouth that the cup was his, and...
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by Gene Coleman
What are some examples of circular reasoning in issues that Christians debate?
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One of my earthly father’s explanations of why he told you to or not do a certain thing was simply BECAUSE I SAID SO! Circular reasoning, you bet, but you...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?
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MacArthur isn't a good teacher to start with, as while some of his teaching is good, in some areas he is very biased. Some of his teachings make wrong...
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by
Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What does the scripture mean in (KJV) Matthew 5:22 where it says whoever is angry without a cause
There's a good discussion of the issue at https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/angry-without-a-cause-in-matthew-522-only-kjv/. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the scripture mean in (KJV) Matthew 5:22 where it says whoever is angry without a cause
Considering that Ephesians 4:26-27 later draws a distinction between anger and sin, this would indicate to me that not all human anger is by nature sinful,...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Were the animal sacrifices at the tabernacle done twice daily, or continuously throughout the day (24/7)?
Comment:
I found the following commentary useful with regard to this question: https://www.gotquestions.org/animal-sacrifices-in-the-Old-Testament.html
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Silver Teacher award!
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If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do angels have free will?
Comment:
How is "the atonement never loses effect" different from future sins being already forgiven? Yes, judicially, God is no longer imputing our trespasses unto...
Comment
by Gene Coleman
What age was Jehoiachin when he began his reign?
Comment:
John Appelt, thank you for your truly enlightening comments!
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by
Greg Frost
, Hungry learner ...never full of the Word.
Were the animal sacrifices at the tabernacle done twice daily, or continuously throughout the day (24/7)?
I'm wrestling with the idea of every family in the wilderness (upwards of 2 million) sacrificing animals daily. Early in Leviticus, the people are directed t...
Numbers 28:1 - 29:40
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by
Elangovan Paul Victor
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
God's word is very clear about this - the book of James 2:24-26 says "faith without works(deeds) is dead" gotta have both. It does not not mean that to keep...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who did the Lord meet and why did He sought to put this person to death?
Comment:
Then (according to your theory) Zipporah saved Moses' life by circumcising their son. Because that's the way the narrative reads. That after she circumcised...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Who did the Lord meet and why did He sought to put this person to death?
Comment:
It might seem strange, but the text wouldn't make grammatical sense to be about killing the boy and letting the boy go. Plus, since he wasn't Moses'...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do angels have free will?
Comment:
Atonement doesn't cover future sins. Rather, Jesus' sacrifice was so perfect, and offered by Himself as the perfect High Priest, that it never loses effect...
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by Dan Aug
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
Comment:
Yes, exactly, this question was forever settled in Acts 15, there should be no debate.
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who did the Lord meet and why did He sought to put this person to death?
Comment:
See the discussion at https://www.gotquestions.org/kill-Moses.html
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?
Comment:
I think it depends on what is actually meant when it's said that a family is dealing with a generational curse. I don't buy the idea that "generational...
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by
Anonymous
What does the scripture mean in (KJV) Matthew 5:22 where it says whoever is angry without a cause
Not sure how to apply this verse with the added “without a cause”. it seems to leave a whole lot of room for error if I have to decide if my anger is with go...
Matthew 5:22
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Who did the Lord meet and why did He sought to put this person to death?
Comment:
While an interesting theory, the Hebrew grammar supports that it was Moses who the Lord (or an angel of the Lord, manuscript dependent) sought to kill. "Met...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do angels have free will?
Comment:
Why would the ultimate sovereign have to give up His right to interfere in the affairs of man? Likewise, why would God "have" to operate according to any...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who did the Lord meet and why did He sought to put this person to death?
Comment:
Continuing, But whose firstborn was spared because of the circumcision of Moses' firstborn son? Did Zipporah save her son? her husband? She didn't save...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do angels have free will?
Comment:
The Father was in the Son, "reconciling the world unto Himself": 2 Cor 5:19 "To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do angels have free will?
Comment:
God restraining /forbearing from immediate judgement doesn't mean "He said yes" to an action or evil thought. Nor does an evil thought or act happening mean,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who did the Lord meet and why did He sought to put this person to death?
Comment:
I seriously doubt this episode means that God was deliberating on killing Moses. The narrative is one of many in the Bible that is poorly constructed; it...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do angels have free will?
Comment:
Paul, you seem to be operating from a non-normative definition of free will. Free will is defined as the capacity to make non-determined choices/the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do angels have free will?
Comment:
God is indeed sovereign! He's King of kings and Lord of lords. That in no way logically or morally mandates that if X evil thought or action happens in this...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Do angels have free will?
Comment:
Flapping our arms to fly isn't clearly an absurdity, trying to do what we're unABLE to do (not simply lacking official permission)? If God must make all our...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do angels have free will?
Comment:
I think the definitions of "free" may be the contention. We indeed have the ability to choose right versus wrong (free will), but there is a cost for...