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

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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1 John 5:13 states “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life” therefore...

October 18 2019

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Why does God require faith?

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Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

October 17 2019

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How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?

October 17 2019

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Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

October 17 2019

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

Is "Whoever calls on the name of Lord will be saved" contradictory to the Calvinist/Reformed theory of 'limited atonement?'

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I like Romans 10:14-17 MSG: MSG But how can people call for help if they don’t know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven’t heard of...

October 17 2019

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all...

October 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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In the parable of the sower, only the first one did not believe and be saved, The next two believed and were saved, but never produced any fruit. Romans 4:5...

October 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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Baptism, and making a profession of faith have absolutely nothing with receiving the free gift of salvation by faith alone. John 6:47. Verily, verily, I say...

October 17 2019

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

What is the Passion Translation of the Bible?

I have had no personal experience with the Passion Translation, but my understanding from second-hand sources that I respect is that referring to it as a...

October 17 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How is physical death related to spiritual death?

October 17 2019

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

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

I have a take for this question that correlates with many others and is also an important Central point of emphasis of understanding scripture. Professing...

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Who dashed infants to pieces? (Nahum 3:10)

October 17 2019

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

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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James, I am late in giving you a Kudos compliment for your excellent answer! --ANDY--

October 17 2019

Answer by Billie Hutson

Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

“The beginning” of Genesis 1:1 did not necessarily take place on day 1 as is frequently assumed. The initial creation took place before day 1, but Genesis...

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

What (if anything) does the Bible say about role play between husband and wife?

To my knowledge (and if I am interpreting the question correctly), the Bible does not address this subject specifically. I would say that, as long as sexual...

October 16 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who dashed infants to pieces? (Nahum 3:10)

The infants in Thebes were dashed to pieces by the armies of Assyria, yet God brought justice to those responsible. The tables were turned, and Nineveh was...

October 16 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

Assuming that ‘go to heaven’ means being saved, I will say that only God will make that determination in the judgment day (Matt 13:49; Heb 9:27; 2 Cor 5:10)....

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Aren’t there times when we should "resist an evil person"? (Matthew 5:39)

October 16 2019

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What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"

October 16 2019

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Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?

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What should we learn from the woman at the well?

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How does a man divorcing his wife make her commit adultery?

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Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?

October 16 2019

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

What is being crushed that "breaketh out into a viper" in Isaiah 59:5?

The section of Isaiah from which the verse cited in the question is taken is part of a long presentation of God's grievances against the people of Judah and...

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What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?

October 16 2019

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

What does it mean when it says we shall fill our houses with spoil?

Solomon was writing Proverbs as a guide to the young, to keep them from turning into ungodly people by imparting his wisdom to them. The type of ungodly...

October 16 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

How does a man divorcing his wife make her commit adultery?

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32. But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery—that is, drives her into...

October 16 2019

Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean when it says we shall fill our houses with spoil?

What does these three verse mean? What does it mean when it says we shall fill our houses with spoil?

Proverbs 1:12 - 14

October 16 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"

As S. Michael Houdmann has already said, “This is the fourth of our Lord’s “I am” statements in John’s gospel” (John 6:35; 8:12; 10:9). Certainly, in making...

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Was Satan the serpent in Genesis chapter 3?

October 16 2019

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

Who dashed infants to pieces? (Nahum 3:10)

The passage cited in the question is referring to the devastation inflicted on Egypt during multiple invasions by Assyria under separate Assyrian rulers from...

October 16 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What trials did Jesus face before His crucifixion?

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Your last 2 sentences are the very best, Michael!

October 16 2019

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

Who dashed infants to pieces? (Nahum 3:10)

Context: 8 Are you better than Thebes, situated on the Nile, with water around her? The river was her defense, the waters her wall. 9 C...

Nahum 3:10

October 16 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is goodness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

October 16 2019

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Why did Solomon call himself "only a little child"? (1 Kings 3:7)

October 15 2019

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

Aren’t there times when we should "resist an evil person"? (Matthew 5:39)

In my opinion, Jesus was not implying that such actions should go unnoted by a Christian, since even He rebuked the officer who struck Him when He was...

October 15 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Aren’t there times when we should "resist an evil person"? (Matthew 5:39)

Context: Eye for Eye 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone ...

Matthew 5:39

October 15 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there a difference between knowing Jesus vs. knowing about Jesus?

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One of your best answers to any of the questions here on ebible.com! A vote up and a favorite star I give you. -Andy-

October 15 2019

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What does it mean that Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith?

October 15 2019

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

Why did Solomon call himself "only a little child"? (1 Kings 3:7)

I would say that Solomon was clearly not speaking from a chronological perspective. He was a grown man when he succeeded his father David to the throne of...

October 15 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that the Lord most high is "terrible" in the KJV?

The Hebrew word in this verse that is translated as "terrible" in the King James Version reflects an English usage or meaning of the word that was more...

October 15 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Solomon call himself "only a little child"? (1 Kings 3:7)

7 “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 ...

1 Kings 3:7 - 11

October 15 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does one handle conflict in a marriage (or any relationship for that matter)?

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Amazingly well written, Michael! This seems to be comprehensive and comprehendible!

October 15 2019

Answer by A Son

Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?

Romans 12:1-2 KJV I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which...

October 15 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

Jesus on the cross took our sins on His body and thereby became personification of sin out of His (God's) complete love for us (2 Cor 5:21). Therefore, at...

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

Who baptized Jesus?

John the Baptist (as indicated most clearly by Matthew 3:13-15 and Mark 1:9).

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