What is a blessing according to the Bible?
I used to own the 5 volumes of the old International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. I loved the set. Here's an excerpt: BLESSING (berakhah; eulogia): [Hebrew...
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How is physical death related to spiritual death?
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How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?
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If you say that salvation is permanent based on the mere act of belief then how do you explain the following verses? Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV throughout) 21Not...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is God like?
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Grant, this is very well written and informative. I especially like your organizing the nature and the character of God. God is All that and so much more...
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Does the Bible mention the lost city of Atlantis? Is there any evidence for Atlantis?
Ezekiel 26 mentions a kingdom named Tyrus that God destroyed. Some of the language used infers that it's an island nation that closely resembles Plato's...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?
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This response did not mention that it is not legal for government organizations, i.e. public schools, to have corporate prayer in those schools. It doesn't...
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by Michael Davis
, Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
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Your question is “how can I know for sure..?” God never saves us against our will. In salvation God has ordained that we cooperate with Him. There are two...
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by Michael Davis
, Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor
What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?
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In seeking to understand any scripture I look at what the context is, the intent of the writer, and ask what the Church Fathers had to say about the...
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Should we read other books, or just the Bible?
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What does "plead the blood of Jesus" mean?
As I understand it, "pleading the blood of Jesus" when praying is done with the goal of claiming the power of Christ over the subject or situation that is...
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How is a Christian to relate to a spiritual father?
When you find a spiritual father become his friend. Because a true spiritual father understands how to put the word or Armour of God to use. You will know...
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What does it mean to guard your heart?
To guard your heart you have to put on the breatplate of righteousness. Jesus must become our righteousness because our righteousness is as filthy rags. We...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?
No, on the soul mate, as is well explained by previous post. If you want a God given spouse then seek and you will find. I fasted and prayed for several...
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, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is a carnal Christian?
When Christ died for the sins of he whole world, He did it and gives eternal life with faith only being the requirement of salvation by grace. John 6:40 He...
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should we celebrate the birth of Christ since his birthday is unknown?
I would say that, even though the exact date of Christ's birth is not given in Scripture, and although many aspects of how Christmas is celebrated today are...
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What does the Bible say about bisexuality? Is being a bisexual a sin?
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Why did Eliphaz think God was disciplining Job? (Job 5:17–18)
In addition to "discipline", other translations of this verse use such words as "chastening", "rebuke", or "correction" to express what Eliphaz was saying....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can I help someone who argues that he knows when the world will end?
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AMEN Isaiah. To quote. 1Thessalonians 5:1, "But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. (2) For you...
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Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?
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Yes he does. He's the god of this world. If you believe in the Spirit realm then you know he can enter your dreams and other ways too.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can the wickedness of the wicked come to an end?
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We have to remember that Satan is the God of this world. God is ultimately over all, but for now, we all choose, either God or Satan. Until the time comes...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Eliphaz think God was disciplining Job? (Job 5:17–18)
Why did Eliphaz think God was disciplining Job? (Job 5:17–18) ESV 17 “Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipl...
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Should a Christian use a dating service to find a spouse?
I lost my first wife to cancer in 2008, a marriage which began in 1963. We had three fantastic children and currently have eight grandchildren and one...
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?
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Dear Brother Saunders, these were indeed two very powerful spiritual dreams. You are very correct, God has always spoken to His people throughout all time,...
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Michael Kouroupis
What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
This idea of comparing creation to evolution is an apple to orange comparison. It really should ONLY be a comparison of Creation to abiogenesis (the original...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we be sure that a teaching is from the Holy Spirit (John 14:26)?
I just found the Quest Study Bible in our public library system so I checked it out. Their answer is as follows: “Spirit-led teachings are recognizable...
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Who are the four living creatures in Revelation?
The four creatures are spiritual picture of the coming forth of the perfect man after the fall in Genesis. The cherub is symbolic of the restored man in the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was the redemption price for men and women different in Leviticus 27:3-8?
Why were men worth more than women in Leviticus 27:3-8? Men are not essentially or inherently worth more than women as one might think from the passage....
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What does the Bible say about caring for our old parents?
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Why are there so many televangelist scandals?
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Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?
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If the dream is from God, it will bring comfort and peace. If there is no comfort and peace and the dream is frightening, it is from satan
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Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?
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Excellent response! Also remember that if you do have dreams, and they are inappropriate or what you deem "bad", it doesn't mean that you have not resisted...
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How should we celebrate the birth of Christ since his birthday is unknown?
Christmas was originally a pagan celebration. What, now, makes it a holy celebration? In Revelation it warns all to be careful to not be taken in by Satan's ...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to receive a double portion?
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We who are saved by grace have been given a double portion. Romans 4:6-8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputes righteousness without works. Blessed is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I give my life to God?
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He gave His life for us. We do not give our life to Him. Once we have received the free gift of eternal life, we should live right for rewards in heaven....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that there is only one baptism?
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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13...
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by James Kraft
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What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?
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Amen, Simple and to the point. Salvation under grace is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of...
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by Meshack Gachago
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How had God hedged in Job? (Job 3:23)
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God provides protection in many ways: a wall of fire, a canopy of His glory, angels, confounding your enemies, by divine instruction, which must be obeyed,...
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When a woman has a child before marriage, does God make that woman barren after birth?
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No, God does not do that. He has a special love for all children. He has instituted the sacrament of marriage because of this, so that children have a safe...
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Do we have an appointed time of death?
Wonderful perspectives from our ebible community. I have learned something from all of you. Let's consider the three important words in this question....
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Grant Abbott
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Does prophecy still exist today?
Let's first be clear what prophecy is? Two dictionary definitions are: 1) a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God, 2) a...
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Is raising the dead still possible today?
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Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?
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How can the wickedness of the wicked come to an end?
God is certainly capable of thwarting or frustrating evil, as well as delivering Christians from evil (as we pray in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:13)), in...
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Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?
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Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?
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What are the times of the Gentiles?
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What did Paul mean when he said he had finished the race?