Silver Evangelist award!
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What is the meaning of wormwood in Revelation?
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Almeda Nelson
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Silver Teacher award!
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How can a friend stick closer than a brother?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How was Israel like a burning stick? (Zechariah 3:2)
In my opinion, the imagery in this verse likens the prior judgments that God had visited on Jerusalem for its sin to a fire. Now that those judgments...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why do I face the consequences of Adam's sin when I did not eat the fruit?
Comment:
To say we genetically inherit our parent's or ancestor's spiritual nature needs Biblical scrutiny. Physical characteristics? Absolutely! That is the nature...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it ok for Christians to keep a nativity set, angel decor, or other decorations that are images of things on earth or heaven?
I am one of 6 cousins about the same age. Our grandmother brought us up in the summers as we stayed at her resort in the Northwoods. She indoctrinated us in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How was Israel like a burning stick? (Zechariah 3:2)
TLB And the Lord said to Satan, “I reject your accusations, Satan; yes, I, the Lord, for I have decided to be merciful to Jerusalem—I rebuke you. I have decr...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
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Amen brother. John 3:18 Believers are not condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What was God doing before He created the universe?
Comment:
Amen Jon. Only those who have done the will of His Father will go to heaven. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that all that seeth the son,...
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by Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
How can I control sinful impulses?
Comment:
All of the above answers are very helpful. Even being a bishop of my church denomination I have struggled with this challenge of controlling my sinful...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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How can a friend stick closer than a brother?
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by Jon Lucas
What was God doing before He created the universe?
Comment:
We are told that "not all who say Lord, Lord... shall make it"...Please note that those who rely upon their works for salvation are those Jesus was...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why did Ruth and Orpah make different decisions?
I believe that while living with Naomi, even after the death of her husband, both Oprah and Ruth had the opportunity to experience firsthand the LORD God of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
Comment:
I agree with Al. Mr Houdmann's definition is very biblical, easily understood by the responders who said amen to it. Al said it more plainly. The how of his...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When did Jesus create the angels? Before heaven and earth or after?
I would say that heaven (or, specifically, the "third heaven", as God's abode) has existed eternally, since God is eternal. I would also say that the...
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What is the difference between God's "precepts" and "paths"?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is partial preterism Biblical? What do partial preterists believe?
Comment:
The Pre-Trib and Mid-Trib have some biblical support of sorts. My view is that the Mid Tribulation has a stronger theological foundation.
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by Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
How can I find comfort when an unsaved loved one has died?
Comment:
This is a comforting answer. I will simply add that in 1 Cor. 7 there is a teaching in v. 14 that because of wife's faith unbelieving husband is sanctified...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the World English Bible (WEB)?
I like and use this translation. The World English Bible (WEB) is a Public Domain (no copyright) Modern English translation of the Holy Bible. That means...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the New English Translation (NET)?
The NET BIBLE is a completely new translation of the Bible! It was completed by more than 25 scholars – experts in the original biblical languages – who...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can Jesus be the lamb of God and the lion simultaneously?
Comment:
Good job, Tim!
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Almeda Nelson
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?
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Almeda Nelson
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What does it mean to 'die to self'?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What is a Christian missionary?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?
Perhaps the apparently inexplicable forgetfulness on the part of Saul was a residual effect of the evil spirit that had previously afflicted him, for which...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can Jesus be the lamb of God and the lion simultaneously?
Comment:
Thanks, I've corrected that. (The verse number for verse 36 was so small in the Bible that I was using that I apparently overlooked it!)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What does the Bible teach about human trafficking?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can Jesus be the lamb of God and the lion simultaneously?
Comment:
Good evangelistic thrust, Tim! Didn't you mean John 1:35-36?
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Mogobo Kgomo
Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?
1 Samuel 16:19-23 When we read the above scripture we learn that Saul sent for David to serve him as a musician when he was afflicted by an evil spirit. Fur...
1 Samuel 16:19 - 23
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does it seem sometimes that God is blessing the wicked, vs. His people?
Comment:
It can seem that way because foxes have holes and birds f the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head (Mt 8:20, Lk 9:58). There is a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When Jesus told the disciples, "If you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one," was this to defend themselves?
I would say that Jesus was speaking from knowledge that Peter and at least one other apostle (as indicated by the apostles' response in Luke 22:38, and use...
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Gregory Jones
When Jesus told the disciples, "If you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one," was this to defend themselves?
The reason I ask is because I have heard that a pastor takes a pistol in the pulpit with him.
Luke 22:36
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Almeda Nelson
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?
In my opinion, those to whom John is referring by the word "them" in 1 John 4:4 are the false prophets that he previously mentioned in 1 John 4:1, as well as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can Jesus be the lamb of God and the lion simultaneously?
I would say that the contrasting imagery mentioned in the question is one of multiple instances in the Bible where the Messiah is metaphorically described,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can Jesus be the lamb of God and the lion simultaneously?
John 1:29 29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Revelation 5:5-6 5Then on...
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by
Michael Davis
, Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor
How do I receive forgiveness from God?
To make it simple, you asked how to receive forgiveness of sins. The Scriptures gives us two answers to that- 1. I John 1 says that “if we confess our sins...
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Carolyn DeLautre
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a difference between knowing Jesus vs. knowing about Jesus?
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He holds on to us, we do not hold on to Him. John 10:28-29 And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a difference between knowing Jesus vs. knowing about Jesus?
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All cults are started by those who do not divide the word of God correctly. We are not old testament saints under the law, but new testament saints saved by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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Who or what does the Lion of Judah prevail over/overcome in this passage?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What were mediums and spiritists? (Isaiah 8:19)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should a church provide a financial statements to their church goers?
I would say that, although it would not be necessary (or even practical) for a church to involve all of its members in conducting the day-to-day financial...