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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
  3. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  4. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  5. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  6. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  7. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?


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

What is the Passion Translation of the Bible?

The Passion Translation Bible is a new, heart-level translation expressing God’s fiery heart of love to this generation using Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic...

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

October 18 2019

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What happened on each of the days of Creation?

October 18 2019

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Does the Bible teach that there is a gift of celibacy?

October 18 2019

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

Where was Zechariah when he wrote this book?

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I agree with you. When Cyrus was raised up, he decreed that all exiled people's could return to their homeland. Also, Zechariah and Haggai prophesied during...

October 18 2019

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What is the meaning of the cross?

October 18 2019

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

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

3:7" I am a young boy," is a rhetorical phrase expressing inexperience and humility (compare Jer 1:6). Solomon is an adult; he had already fathered Rehoboam,...

October 18 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, John indeed baptized by water, but ye shall baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13-14 Ephesians 4:30....

October 18 2019

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?

October 17 2019

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Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

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...

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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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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.)?

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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

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What is goodness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

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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...

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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