How can I know when God is telling me to do something?
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James, another one of your 'Most Excellent answers, My Brother!!! Kudos, for the pin-point scripture references to validate your answer! -Andy-
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, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does an unconverted sinner know about committing blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Does it mean he/she can't be forgiven?
By my understanding, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is not a specific identifiable action, such as anything people might say. Instead, it is the final,...
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What does the Bible say about loyalty?
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What is the Passion Translation of the Bible?
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by Camelon Roberts
If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)
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Repentance is a change of mind about sin. So repenting and trusting Christ isn't a, "you paid for my sin, great, now I can party!' but rather a humble...
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What is religious science?
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What is pantheism?
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Who was Absalom?
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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?
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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...
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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...
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What can we learn from the thief on the cross?
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Why does God work in mysterious ways? Why does He work in ways never understandable to the humans?
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What does it mean that good works are the result of salvation?
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Carl Buckalew
After death, how many judgements are there?
My priest says there are multiple judgments, which is why we pray for the dead.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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;...
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Vimbai Jaricha
Would Adam have known the ten commandments?
If not an "official" ten commandments, would he have known the same content?
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....