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  1. Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)?
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  3. How was Elihu "like bottled up wine"? Job 32:19
  4. When our Lord was on earth how many disciples did he have since he traveled to so many places?
  5. Who wrote Genesis 1-6?
  6. How is wisdom apparent in one's life? Job 28:28
  7. What happened to the Gibeonites after Joshua 9?
  8. Why did Israel want a king?


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Answer by Wesley Miller

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

The “or” is incorrect in the English text. It is a correlative conjunction combining teaching and authority. The tense is ongoing in the prohibition. Also it...

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Answer by Frederick Thomas , Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...

What does the Holy Bible say about the dictatorships?

Dear Charly Oswald J.Varas, What does the bible say about dictatorship? Dictatorship to me has no scriptural approval today. This question may be asked by a...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How does Lot's wife looking back relate to us today?

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Noah was a preacher who built the ark and preached of the coming judgment for over a hundred years. The people didn't listen. "The days of Noah" pictures a...

November 09 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How does Lot's wife looking back relate to us today?

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I don't get "cautioning against being overly concerned about material possessions" from what Jesus taught in the section of Luke 17 that you referenced. His...

November 09 2019

Question by Titch Mawoz

Why was Onan killed by God? What was his wickedness?

Genesis 38:9 - 10

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

Is there an age limit to how long we can live?

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No, there's no known limit to how long humans can live.

November 09 2019

Comment by David Green , Baptist deacon and lay preacher who enjoys leading worship.

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

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Most Christians in the UK are appaled at Trump's antics, attitude, lack of diplomacy, manipulation of voters (especially Christians), not to mention his...

November 09 2019

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

Who is the desired of all nations?

“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus,” based on Haggai 2:7, is a hymn written by Charles Wesley. As you can read, the “dear Desire of every nation” is Jesus!...

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Are there different levels of punishment in hell?

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Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?

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What are 'the Stations of the Cross'?

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What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?

November 09 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Would Adam have known the ten commandments?

It is difficult to imagine that from Adam to Moses, people walked the Earth unaware that murder, adultery, stealing or lying was wrong. The Ten Commandants...

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

Why didn’t David go out to battle in this particular military campaign? (2 Samuel 11:1; see 10:7)

As I read 2 Samuel, David's men did not prohibit him from going out to battle with them any more until chapter 21, after David had nearly been killed by...

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Why did Lot's daughters have children with their own father?

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Should we expect someone else besides Jesus? (Matthew 11:2–19)

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How long did the anointing at Pentecost last?

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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?

November 09 2019

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

Why didn’t David go out to battle in this particular military campaign? (2 Samuel 11:1; see 10:7)

David and Bathsheba 11 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They des...

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

How long did Moses stay in Midian?

Moses stayed for 40 years in voluntary exile in Midian after killing an Egyptian.

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

Why is repentance so important?

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Shirley, My "Sister-In-Christ"....excellent, Excellent answer! You get a well deserved vote up and a favorite star! -Andy-

November 09 2019

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

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-

November 09 2019

Answer by 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?

November 09 2019

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What is the Passion Translation of the Bible?

November 09 2019

Comment 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?

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

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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.

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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