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  1. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  2. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  5. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  6. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  7. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  8. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  9. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  10. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14


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What should we learn from the life of James, the brother of Jesus?

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What can we learn from the book of James?

November 09 2019

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?

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Mr. Rotimi, the Almighty God, the Lord Jesus Christ, spoke about the Holy Spirit. Matthew 12:32 "And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it...

November 09 2019

Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

What is the importance of procreation according to the Bible?

One of the strongest reasons procreation has been viewed as mandatory is because of natural law. Children are a natural result of sex. However, just because...

November 09 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What can we learn from the thief on the cross?

November 09 2019

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

After death, how many judgements are there?

No prayers that Christians can offer can affect the fate of the deceased. Their eternal state is sealed at the moment of their deaths, based on their faith...

November 08 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?

We do not know what Paul’s thorn (σκόλοψ, 1 occurrence) in the flesh was. The word translated “thorn” means “a sharp stake used for torturing or impaling...

November 08 2019 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?

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I agree. We do not know what Paul’s thorn in the flesh was. The word translated “thorn” means “a sharp stake used for torturing or impaling someone.” It was...

November 08 2019

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What does it mean that good works are the result of salvation?

November 08 2019

Question by Carl Buckalew

After death, how many judgements are there?

My priest says there are multiple judgments, which is why we pray for the dead.

November 08 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michael Baxa

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

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Jesus spoke mostly in parable while teaching. He also spoke only truth, so to follow him we must take up our own crosses and follow Him. I kept reflecting...

November 08 2019

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?

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Do you know that in the New Testament there are 4 places where they baptized in the name of Jesus: Acts 2: 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be...

November 08 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How long did it take to write the Bible?

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The last book of the New Testament was likely completed before the siege of Jerusalem. The ~95 A.D. date for Revelation has very little historical support...

November 08 2019

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

How do I find a specific question that has been submitted here on ebible.com?

If you know the exact wording of the question, click on the "Questions" filter from the drop-down menu that appears when you click on the down arrow next to...

November 08 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

How does a believer find his or her purpose? What is my purpose? Why am I here?

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Vincent, my Brother! You are long, long overdue for getting a vote up and a Favorite Star for this seemingly overlooked question that deserves our ebible...

November 08 2019

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

How long was a "year" in the Bible during the time of Genesis?

There is such an insignificant change in the earth’s spin and revolution that the times and seasons have remained the same for the last 6000 years: 24 hour...

November 08 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How long did it take to write the Bible?

It didn't take the full 1,500 years to write the Bible. There was a 400-year gap, for instance, between Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament, and the...

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

How long is a cubit?

In large-scale construction projects, ancient civilizations typically used the royal cubit (about 19.8–20.6 in [52 cm]). The Bible offers some input in 2...

November 08 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?

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Dear Rotimi, why I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Almighty God is because of the following verses taken from the Book of Revelations: Revelation...

November 08 2019

Comment by Charles Crabtree

What does it mean to be in Christ?

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I agree.

November 08 2019

Answer by John Moyo , Christian youth teacher

Do we deserve to be loved by God?

When God created Adam and Eve they deserved his love as his beloved creations, pure and sinless. When they rebelled by going against His commandment not to...

November 08 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why do some people not turn to God until later in life?

Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven." God is the author of not only our faith but also of salvation. He...

November 08 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?

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Cindy Jennings there is a distortion concerning the idea "you were not saved by works you can't lose your salvation by works" So let's mention what you're...

November 08 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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Jennifer Rothnie, thanks. I agree with your comment.

November 08 2019

Answer by Gary Wofford

What does it mean that Jesus Christ defeated death and the grave?

Satan planned for Christ's death and burial to end the effect Jesus was having. His death and the grave didn't end anything, but his resurrection was just...

November 08 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cassius D'Souza

Why do some people light a candle when praying at midnight? Is it something that Christians should be doing?

In My opinion, man alike all creations were created to praise and worship our Almighty Father. When we sleep we worship, when we walk we worship, when we eat...

November 08 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Charles Crabtree

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

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Jennifer, I see Israel separated by God after Solomon into two nations and not reunited until the new covenant spoken of in the books of Jeremiah and...

November 08 2019

Answer by Cassius D'Souza

Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?

Since the separation of Church and State, we as Christians don't have a moral obligation to wait for a pure and perfect candidate to run the State; the...

November 08 2019 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Would Adam have known the ten commandments?

In Romans 2:12-15, Paul said that when the Gentiles (who would never have heard of the Ten Commandments as part of the Law given specifcially to Israel by...

November 08 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Camelon Roberts

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

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Responding to the gospel in faith is not a matter of "inner goodness." It's not the healthy that need cured, but the sick (Mk 2:17.) Matt 15:19 does not say...

November 08 2019

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

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Our Creator Jesus Christ gave us two lists in the gospels which shows all of what is in the human heart of the unbeliever. Matthew 15:19 is the first list;...

November 08 2019

Question by Vimbai Jaricha

Would Adam have known the ten commandments?

If not an "official" ten commandments, would he have known the same content?

November 08 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthony-Wayne McCabe

Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?

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YES! A “symbol,” as Yeshua (Christ) said in Scripture; “do this in REMEMBRANCE of me!.” A remembrance, a sign of thankfulness and appreciation for what the...

November 08 2019

Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

Did God know that lucifer and his angels would turn against him?

In the beginning God created heavens and earth. The earth was formless and darkness was over the surface of the deep…….. (Gen 1:-2). In this condition, God...

November 08 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to surrender to God?

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What if a person believes they are chosen, but never believes the gospel? Are they saved because they believed they were chosen? NO. We have to believe the...

November 08 2019

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

How should a Christian view politics?

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It was very easy for Christians in Australia the Prime Minister is a Christian but I would say that Christians should never run for Government unless It is...

November 08 2019

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why do some people feel the Holy Ghost and others don't?

I assume you mean why do some "Christians" feel the Holy Spirit and some Christians don't. Only the born from above (born again) Christians has been given...

November 08 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?

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Since Jesus never said that the story of Abraham, Lazarus and the rich man was only meant to be taken as a parable means no one can authoritatively conclude...

November 08 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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Romans 8 is all about how, for those "in Christ" (believers) the Spirit now lives in us and we have been set free, by God, from the power of sin and death....

November 08 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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Genesis 2:25 is about pre-fall Adam feeling no shame and Gen 3:7 about how they now do post-fall. This actually does imply something about our post fall...

November 08 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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You didn't specify what your actual view is. None of those verses support a view where man is unable to respond to the gospel in faith without prior...

November 08 2019

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

Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?

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Jennifer...forgive that it is many verses to write, but I will list 1 Corinthians 2:11 Proverbs 14:12 Genesis 1:26 (God is three parts and so are we) Genesis...

November 08 2019

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What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?

November 08 2019

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Will the resurrection described in Daniel 12:2 be partial or universal?

November 07 2019

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Why does God send people to hell?

November 07 2019

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What does the Bible say about near death experiences?

November 07 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

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I agree Jesus' ministry was specifically to the lost sheep of Israel. This was to fulfill many prophecies and because Israel was the nation God chose the...

November 07 2019