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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How does the Lord "protect us from the evil one"? 2 Thessalonians 3:3
  3. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  4. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  5. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  6. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  7. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  8. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  9. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9
  10. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?


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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the sin unto death?

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To say a person can lose eternal life, once they have trusted Jesus as their savior, is to say what Jesus did is not good enough, and now we must do...

June 18 2018

Comment by Deborah Pashkewicz

What was wrong with shaving? (Deuteronomy 14:1)

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After checking various bible versions, the one that seemed most clear to me was from the GNB Good News Bible. Deut. 14:1 says (in the GNB) " You are the...

June 18 2018

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How can I pray in faith?

This is a great question. Both these concepts are foundation elements in the Christian life. I will discuss each separately then pull them together as a...

June 18 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

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In my opinion, this interpretation is not Biblical because it happens in the time of Paul’s ministry.

June 18 2018

Answer by Robin Hill

Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?

Unlike weddings of today, the wedding feast went on typically for a whole week. This was to allow for other relatives/friends to come from a far, at times...

June 18 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Growing Seed?

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We can only plant seeds, the truth of the word of God. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever, believeth in...

June 18 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?

It simply means we are born of God. When we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4 we are sealed with the Holy Spirit and are given eternal life....

June 18 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How can I discover my purpose in life?

June 17 2018

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

What happened on each of the days of Creation?

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Janet, Thanks for your confidence. I checked my Youtube account and found my Abraham and Isaac site at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fL4DQcVhRk&t=43s...

June 17 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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In addition to Tim’s excellent response, I would add that God already rejected Saul and 1 Samuel 28:6 say that God stopped communicating with him – why would...

June 17 2018

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

Why did David order the death of the Amalekite who had come to him with news of Saul's death?

I agree that the Amalekite had (falsely) reported that he had killed Saul (undoubtedly hoping to ingratiate himself with David). I also realize that God had...

2 Samuel 1:1 - 16

June 17 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the Rose of Sharon?

June 17 2018

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

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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I understand your reasoning, but why would God refuse to answer Saul through any of the established means of determining His will, and then choose to...

June 17 2018

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

What was wrong with shaving? (Deuteronomy 14:1)

My understanding is that the practices described in the verse cited in the question were observed at the time among multiple idolatrous peoples of the...

June 17 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

It is difficult for me to assume that the medium in 1 Samuel 28 was bringing up demonic or satanic visions. Saul recognized the vision as Samuel and was told...

June 17 2018 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Why did God make sex before marriage a sin if he blesses those who are not married with children?

The verse that you have cited is actually speaking in illustrative language about the children of Israel worshipping the god of the Moabites or Baal. All...

June 17 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?

God, being God, makes the rules of the Universe. Also, being God, anything He speaks has to happen. In the Bible, The Word of God, God said: "the wages of...

June 17 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Deduke

Is there more than one heaven?

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Great explanation and true

June 17 2018

Comment by Mark Deduke

What is Kwanzaa? Should a Christian celebrate Kwanzaa?

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Very well written, Ryan.

June 17 2018

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

What was wrong with shaving? (Deuteronomy 14:1)

14 You are the children of the Lord your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for the dead,

1 Vote June 17 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jerry Tate

What is cheap grace?

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This article reminds me somewhat of the which came first, “the chicken or the egg” question. Although thought provoking, I would remind the author that you...

June 17 2018

Question by Anonymous
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How can I pray in faith?

James 5:15

1 Vote June 17 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What happened on each of the days of Creation?

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Nils, Thanks for sharing your answer and website. You've written a lot of very interesting material. On a side note, regarding your bio on eBible, you...

June 17 2018

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?

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Some people speak glossolalia when they see cute babies. Particularly their own. Or some even dogs, etc. My point is, I could see the infinitely more worthy...

June 17 2018

Question by Anonymous
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How to avoid being used by others while maintaining love?

Jesus said He came to serve and not be served. As a follower of Christ, I am confused sometimes. Should I help my colleague? It’s her job but she passed it o...

John 15:13

2 Votes June 17 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

It will be the kingdom of God on earth. The lion will lie down with the lamb, and children will put there hands in cobras dens and not be bit. Some of us...

June 17 2018 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is Pauline Christianity?

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The kingdom of God is not the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom of God is the 1,000 year reign of Christ on the earth. Those believers living in those sins will...

June 17 2018

Answer by Robert Martin

How do I quit addiction to alcohol?

I quit by praying constantly, and with a little help from my friends. A good person you can talk to honestly about why you drink. I am counting my blessings,...

June 17 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?

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I'm glad you asked. In answer to your question, grape juice should be used for communion, in the true churches, that teach against wine (alcohol).

June 17 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What is the meaning when Jesus said He gives His own new name to those who endure?

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Salvador, Revelation 3:12 is very similar with Revelation 2:17 – in both texts the redeemed are given new names. Furthermore, the 144,000 will have their...

June 17 2018

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

Why did God make sex before marriage a sin if he blesses those who are not married with children?

I would agree that children are a blessing, but they are also a consequence and a responsibility. In my opinion, among the reasons that God made premarital...

June 16 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why does God allow sickness?

June 16 2018

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What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?

June 16 2018

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What was the practice of casting lots?

June 16 2018

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Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

June 16 2018

Question by Anna Thornton

Why did God make sex before marriage a sin if he blesses those who are not married with children?

Doesn't make sense to me that children, the product of sex, would be produced by people who aren't married if it's a sin for them to have sex.

Numbers 25:1

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What is Nibiru?

June 16 2018

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

Why kill the women and children in the battle against King Og of Bashan (Deuteronomy 3:6)?

I think that the primary considerations involved in God commanding the total destruction of various peoples (including non-combatant women and children) were...

June 16 2018 Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that God will pour out His Spirit on all people?

June 16 2018

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What should we learn from the life of Peter?

June 16 2018

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

Why didn’t God accept the people’s repentance after the Amorites overcame them in battle? (1:45)

I would say because God, being omniscient, knows when repentance is sincere and genuine, as opposed to when people are behaving from other motives (such as...

June 16 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

What is referred to in this passage by "the deep things" that the Spirit searches?

In my opinion, this verse is saying that, since the Holy Spirit (as one of the three Persons of the Godhead) is fully and truly God, He possesses the full...

June 16 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why worship a calf? (Deuteronomy 9:16)

I would say that Aaron chose a calf for the idol that he made (Exodus 32:4) due to its established association in the people's minds (from their time in...

June 16 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God have to warn his people about sacrificing their own children? (Deut. 12:31)

As implied in the question, it would seem so intuitively obvious that people should not sacrifice their own children that God should not have even had to...

June 15 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

The Bible say absolutely nothing about the departed visiting us here on Earth. Actually, the Bible doesn’t say anywhere that upon death we go to heaven....

June 15 2018 10 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God have to warn his people about sacrificing their own children? (Deut. 12:31)

Why did God have to warn his people about sacrificing their own children? (12:31)--” 31 You must not worship the Lord your God in their way, because in worsh...

Deuteronomy 12:31

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Comment by ruth sauls

What did Jesus mean by "My hour has not yet come"?

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Jesus made old wine at the wedding; his time to pour out 'new wine' hadn't come yet. He said "NO MAN" having drunk old wine immediately desires new. The...

June 15 2018

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why does this passage referring to Adam and Eve talk about leaving a father and mother if Adam and Eve were the first people on earth?

It is important when we read the bible to understand who the author of the book was, when did they live and what audience they were writing for. The book of...

June 15 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why worship a calf? (Deuteronomy 9:16)

Why worship a calf? (Deuteronomy 9:16)--"When I looked, I saw that you had sinned against the Lord your God; you had made for yourselves an idol cast in the ...

June 15 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up