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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 Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

How did King David die?

We read about Reign and death of David (2Sam. 2:1--1Ki. 2:11) Records of the life of King David (1Sam. 16:1--1Ki. 2:11) King David died in a good old age,...

November 09 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What does it mean that we are fearfully and wonderfully made?

The word man is found 2737 times in Scripture. Several Hebrew and Greek words are translated man with various meanings, including Adam, male, husband,...

November 09 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?

November 09 2017

Answer by Joe Troncale

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

The Catholic Canon Law states that only Catholics or Orthodox Christians are allowed to participate in Roman Catholic communion. So if you are allowed to...

November 09 2017 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?

Previous answers to this question, which delved into the original language (Hebrew) and the apparently first translation by Hebrew scholars (Septuagint),...

November 09 2017 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by RUFUS DOZIER , LOVER OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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Cindy, I totally agree. Thanks, all of you for the lively discussion. This is where I believe, I think most and better. I Pray and thanks to eBible for...

November 09 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?

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Interesting point of view, but all the examples given are monumental in scope. I was thinking more in terms of every day guidence, and how that comes from...

November 09 2017

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

What is meant by "the righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand such a knowledge?"

I would say that what is being expressed here is that the orientation of righteous individuals, because of the love for both God and their neighbor that...

November 08 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about sociopathy/psychopathy?

I would say that the Bible indicates that certain aspects of personality are within an individual's control, and encompass a range of possible dispositions....

November 08 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Matthew Miller

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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Though Christ was not born during the Old Testament, Abraham believed in God and in Genisis 15:6 he was accredited righteous because he believed by faith....

November 08 2017

Comment by David Huffman

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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I cannot agree based on scripture. Rom. 6: 9-10 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion...

November 08 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?

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I originally asked the question because the NKJV and the WEB use the words “I will guide you with My eye”, and I wondered just how could He guide us with His...

November 08 2017

Comment by Timilehin Oke , I.T Consultant, Medical Enthusiast, Blogger and Life Coach

What does the Bible say about organ donation?

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God bless your selfless spirit. The body is vanity and shall die completely when we take our last breath, only our soul goes back to the Lord. Meanwhile, we...

November 08 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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The Truth is that neither communion nor baptism save you. They are ordinances that a true Christian does following salvation but the acts themselves neither...

November 08 2017

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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The Church is not a building nor is it the Orthodox Church, Baptist Church etc. because the Church is the Body of Christ (believers). This illustration can...

November 08 2017

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Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?

November 08 2017

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Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

November 08 2017

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If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

November 08 2017

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If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

November 08 2017

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November 08 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

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We are born again when we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and...

November 08 2017

Comment by Scott S. di Vincenzo , Greetings

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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See: Revelation 20:15. Those who reject the gospel do so freely and those who accept the Gospel have been granted the ability to do so. - fallen angels...

November 08 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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I think to clear up some confusion we need to read Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of you salvation; in...

November 08 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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The bible says we are not regenerated until we believe. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, when ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your...

November 08 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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Just to add my own understanding, John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto me. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who...

November 08 2017

Comment by June Williams , Professional Grandma, Homemaker, Continually seeking God!

Is monergism or synergism correct?

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Jeffery Monahan says: To conclude, I suggest that we each place more importance on our relationship with Jesus than worrying about whose theology is 'more'...

November 08 2017

Comment by Mike Thompson , Saved by Grace

Is baptism necessary for salvation?

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Why do we complicate it so much? It is clear throughout scripture that the examples of people coming to faith in the Lord involve water baptism. It is not...

November 08 2017

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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You're right. The Bible does not name a particular denomination because no denominations existed. Denominations only came about when people started spreading...

November 08 2017

Comment by RUFUS DOZIER , LOVER OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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I understand the thoughts that all of you are making, and Mike, what I meant was, I was not quoting scripture but was giving my opinion what the Bible...

November 08 2017

Comment by Bartley Verner , Elder Emeritus, Christ Presbyterian Church PCA

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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Good response! We should always start with God is sovereign! A good scripture to begin this topic is Ex 33:19. Along with Edwin's verses explained, we should...

November 08 2017

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

What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?

In my opinion, what God (speaking through David) is saying in this verse is that, if people look to Him for guidance and direction in how they should live...

November 08 2017 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?

"The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" is a popular phrase that seeks to avoid the extreme of over-complicating...

November 08 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?

This is a phrase I have heard used - but does it have a Biblical basis?

November 07 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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Predestined does not mean to decide beforehand. It means to limit in advance or mark out boundaries beforehand. That certainly has elements of decision in...

November 07 2017

Answer by Jose Evangelista

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

"Born again Christian" is a mere gloss of what Jesus actually meant by "born again". Nobody has been "born again" -- unless you've been already "resurrected...

November 07 2017 1 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brad Alexander

How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?

The light which illuminated the first three days of creation, many Hebrew scholars agree is the first revealing of Messiah, Jesus "in the natural". If we...

November 07 2017 25 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Edwin Danny Reaid

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

We can reconcile an understanding of God and salvation with predestination by first coming to an understanding of what a Sovereign God is: Of God, his...

November 07 2017 3 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ken egan

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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I agree with you. God did make the earth and the heavens in 6 days. I am not disputing that. The bible does not however say that God made the universe along...

November 07 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How do I know what gifts God gave me?

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Terry, it certainly isn't mandatory to know your spiritual gifts, but it can be incredibly helpful in finding a place to serve in the church. "We have...

November 07 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

How do I know what gifts God gave me?

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Thanks for the very good outline. It always encourages me (and others, I'm sure) when we look at these wonderful gifts from God! There is one question that I...

November 07 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Was Jesus sinless?

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Jesus taught that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. The Pharisees who justified themselves by keeping the law, said Jesus disciples were...

November 07 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Was Jesus sinless?

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Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus said, many will come before me on that day and say, Lord, Lord, have we not cast out demons in thy name, and did many wonderful works...

November 07 2017

Answer by David Willbanks , physician, church elder, former missionary to Camerooon

Is baptism necessary for salvation?

Is water baptism a requirement for salvation? Before we answer that question, let’s consider the following questions: Is faith that Jesus is the Son of God...

November 07 2017 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

I don't know exactly what your perception of God and salvation is but considering the term predestination, I feel it best we look up some definitions....

November 07 2017 21 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

November 07 2017

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

How do I know what gifts God gave me?

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A vote up and a Kudos for an excellent answer! --Andy--

November 07 2017

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How do I know what gifts God gave me?

November 07 2017

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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The Bible does not teach Jesus founded the “Orthodox Church”. The New Testament teaches that believers are members of His Body and we became members of His...

November 07 2017