"the lust of the eyes" (1 John 2:16) -- indicating a desire for things based on their visible appearance, with a connotation of being deceived by those...
Comment:
I would say that it is the expression "found grace" in the verse cited question that indicates "acceptance", rather than anything to do with "in the eyes of...
8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. King James Version (KJV).
Genesis 6:8
Although I was baptized as an infant in the Lutheran Church, I wasn’t saved yet, so I don’t think it was real baptism. (See my response under S. Michael...
The star of David symbol as found on the flag of modern Israel is mentioned in the Bible on many occasions, however never as the star of David or condoned by...
The story of the Syrian commander Naaman can be related to baptism: at the instruction of the prophet Elisha, the leper washed by submerging his body 7 times...
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What is the story of blind Bartimaeus?
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Is the war in heaven in Revelation 12 describing Satan's original fall or an end times angelic battle?
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
What does the Bible say about sadness?
I would say, first, that, ideally, husbands and wives would stay married for life, working through issues and betrayals even as serious as adultery. However,...
1 Corinthians 7:15
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus? Here is the relevant text: After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea,during the time of King Herod,Magi from the...
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What does it mean to be absent from the body?
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
The key to understanding that passage is the word "hospitality." Who showed "hospitality" to angels and did not know it? Abraham in Genesis 18. The Hebrew in...
One thing to notice in the Gospels is that the disciples never catch a fish without the help of Jesus. Either they are really bad fishermen or there is a...
Comment:
I like your 3 alliterated "R" points especially, Tim! (3. Requesting …4. Recognizing …6. Readiness to re-order …)
Xenoglossia (also known as "xenolalia") is derived from the Greek words "xenos" (meaning "foreigner") and "glossa" (meaning "tongue" or "language"). It is...
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What does it mean that God will give them over to a debased mind?
My answer is that we are not supposed to know at this time. I was once challenged to prove either Pre-trib or mid-trib. After prayer, I set about the task....
Comment:
KJV First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God, (Ephesians 1:13) doth not commit sin, for HIS SEED ( the Holy Spirit) remaineth in him, and He can not sin,...
Comment:
I keep reading where people here "DO" their sins. That's not the problem for me. My sin problem is not because of what I do as much as it is who I am and the...
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What are the ministries of the Holy Spirit?
Comment:
We shouldn’t conflate the issue of avoiding lethal, highly addicting substances with the abuse of nutrients and chemicals necessary to our bodies. Salt...
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?
1. Making our resources available for God's use, even if it interferes with other priorities we may have, including those that we place a high importance on...
Comment:
Okay, so restaurants should be sued for putting salt and sugar in food. Heart attack and stroke kill more people than lung cancer does due to smoking. And...
Comment:
Okay, so restaurants should be sued for putting salt and sugar in food. Heart attack and stroke kill more people than lung cancer does due to smoking. And...
1 parallel or comparison between a blind person and an unsaved person is as Mr. Maas mentioned darkness. The world and those who live in it are in darkness...
Comment:
"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well" (3 John 1:2 NIV) "Do you not...
Especially, Luke 5:4-11
Luke 5:1 - 11
Martin Luther had a Latin phrase that defines what we are in Christ, simil justus et peccator which means "at once justified and a sinner." We were born in...
Pharaoh's words in Gen. 12:19 for me makes it clear that there was no intimacy between pharaoh and Sarai. God ensuring that Pharaoh does not have familiarity...
Comment:
The problem with Mr Houdmann's answer is that not all "christians" agree on who is evil. There were "christians" rejoicing when Dr Martin Luther King Jr was...
Comment:
Let's remember, the context of any analogy we use here should somehow answer whether electronic devices OFFEND God. That's what this thread is about. That's...
Comment:
Hebrews 13:5 let your manner of life be without covetousness, and be content with such things as ye have; for He hath said, I will never leave the or forsake...
Comment:
I've only spoken in tongues twice. Both times were a week apart in the early 80's. I can assure you it's uncontrollable. When the Holy Spirit is finished...
This scripture comes to mind. Proverbs 17:5 Whoever makes fun of beggars insults their maker. Whoever laughs at someone’s else’s problems will be punished....
Comment:
God bless you. @Jennifer Taylor, if in Genesis 1:26, God meant that we are made in the physical image of God, then are you Implying our God has both male and...
Don't interpret Mark 11:24 to mean, “If you pray hard enough and really believe, God has to answer your prayers, regardless of what you ask.” This kind of...
My opinion is the question is a very incisive and discerning one. 1. How were the inner/ private thoughts known (Cain) 2. How were the private & hidden...
Comment:
Carl Laking, I don't find "the bible" hard to understand either. That is, I don't struggle with the essence of it. It is the explanation for all that...
If the word "parallels" in the question is intended to indicate "similarities", I would say, first, that both types of blindness (the physical blindness of...
Context: Jesus Heals the Blind 27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” 28 When he ...
Matthew 9:27
According to the Bible (which includes an account of the creation of humans), there was never a time when they were without knowledge of God's existence, or...
Comment:
Amen, brother Kevin!
Comment:
I respectfully disagree. The Ten Commandments (TC) cannot address every sin - it deals with categories of sin. There is no sin where there is no Law (TC) -...
God is holy. Sin (the essence of which is rebellion against God) is His antithesis, and cannot abide in His presence, as demonstrated by Satan being cast out...
Please support eBible by adding us to your ad blocker’s whitelist. Thank you!