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  1. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  2. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  3. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  4. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  5. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  6. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  7. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  8. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14
  9. How much did soldiers get paid? 2 Chronicles 25:6
  10. Who is speaking in Malachi 3?


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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

Several reasons. When we trust Jesus as our savior, we are given eternal life. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that all that seeth the...

August 25 2017 3 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by frances Keene

Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?

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I have just one thought on this. If a divorced man remarries, and he is a Pastor of a church, he should think about his heading up a church. There are many...

August 25 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Anthony, You are making an assumption that the audience being addressed is all of one accord--i.e., all Christians. You can't even do that in a church! As we...

August 25 2017

Comment by Samantha HUghes

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unforgiving / Unmerciful Servant?

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I think that the parable is about forgiveness. God is always forgiving us until we don't forgive someone else.

August 25 2017

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Can one be gay and Christian?

August 25 2017

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

How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

In my opinion, what Paul is saying here is analogous to what a parent might experience with a rebellious child who refuses to respond to discipline or...

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How should we understand the Lion and the Lamb passage?

August 25 2017

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Well Cindy Jennings , The Scriptures remain the true measure and it is astoundingly obvious that the apostle is comparing the Old Covenant Jews in Contrast...

August 25 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

What is the true meaning of Rosh Hashanah?

This is the New Year celebration at the beginning of the seventh month on the Hebrew (religious) Calendar. Traditionally, this is the day on which creation...

August 25 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

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Aurel, the carbon dating method was replaced about 30 years ago with the process known as Accelerator Mass Spectometry, which is more accurate than carbon...

August 25 2017

Comment by Donna Doughty

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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As I read these words and sentiments from all of you I see the logic and understand the thinking about falling away etc... but I am still reminded ultimately...

August 25 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?

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And that is why Jesus had to die for us, because we all sin. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us....

August 25 2017

Question by Katrice Johnson

How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

I have a question about what Paul means in 1 Corinthians 5:5 when he says, “Then you must throw this man out and hand him over to satan so that his sinful na...

1 Corinthians 5:5

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Can a Christian lose salvation?

August 25 2017

Answer by Melanie Spindler , Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth

How can one apply James 5:12 to taking the medical oath (Hippocratic oath)?

I am a physician, an MD, with a specialty in internal medicine and a sub-specialty in endocrinology. I take my work to uphold certain standards and...

August 25 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is conditional security?

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2 Peter 3:9 God is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but...

August 25 2017

Question by Anonymous
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What is the woman's role in church leadership?

What is the woman's role in church leadership?

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is obedience to God important?

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Our assurance of salvation is always on what Jesus has done for us on the cross. Our works, what we do good or bad have nothing to do with salvation which is...

August 25 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why was God so angry at David for taking the census?

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Good answer Andy. Who can know the mind of God? And yet, Paul said for us to have the mind of Christ. When my second oldest son was killed at the age of 42,...

August 25 2017

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What is the key to truly knowing God?

August 25 2017

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

Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?

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The English Christian commentator C. S. Lewis was of this same opinion in his writings, including the book Mere Christianity. He regarded pride as "The Great...

August 24 2017

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Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?

August 24 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

How many generations were there from Adam to Jesus?

This is a difficult question involving how a generation is defined and why they can be skipped upon occasion. Spiritually speaking, a generation requires...

August 24 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kelly Yochum

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

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Meluleki, Hi. In our limited nature of understanding, as the Created, I can understand your question. However, I believe The HOLY Word of GOD. Every book,...

August 24 2017

Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?

I am not sure from your question if you are speaking of the present day or the history of Judea[Jews] and Samaria[Samaritans]. If you were asking about the...

August 24 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kevin Connelly

Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?

This question is important because it leads to the understanding of the core of the gospel. Paul addresses this question in Romans 5:19, "For as through the...

August 24 2017 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

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I believe John 3:16 is one of the most precious verses in the Bible but as with all scripture, it should be read and understood in context. Who are the...

August 24 2017

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Should a Christian work as a bartender?

It is my opinion that the bible teaches us to be "in the world" just not "of the world". Therefore being in the world could include working in a bar without...

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Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?

August 24 2017

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What is the Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)?

August 24 2017

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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

August 24 2017

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What does the Bible say about pornography?

August 24 2017

Question by Nicola Calitz

How can one apply James 5:12 to taking the medical oath (Hippocratic oath)?

Especially where it links with the Hippocratic oath medical practitioners needs to take.

James 5:12

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

What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

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Phillip, what a wonderful, reasoned and sane response. God bless you!

August 24 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Let's "assume" the author of Hebrews was Paul. Doesn't really matter. However, the author is definitely a Jew because when he addresses the non-Christian...

August 24 2017

Question by Chester Payne

Do angels eat food?

Psalms 20:1

August 24 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What is conditional security?

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(Genesis 19:29) "And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the...

August 24 2017

Comment by Jeannette Shields , Mom of three

What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?

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I've always been taught once you give it away, it's no longer yours, so you have no say in what the person does with it. I have no scripture to back this up....

August 24 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?

After the inhabitants of the Northern Kingdom were deported by the Assyrians, c. 721 BC, (2 Kings 17: 6), the King of Assyria (perhaps Shalmaneser, or...

August 24 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?

The land of Samaria traced its origin to the time that the former united kingdom of Israel split following the death of Solomon, as a judgment from God...

August 23 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

August 23 2017

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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

August 23 2017

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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

August 23 2017

Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

What did Jesus really mean when He said “I can’t take the food that belongs to My children and give it to dogs”? It sounds quite offensive. I notice that...

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Comment by michelle perry , am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ

How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?

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excellent answer Kenneth, and thank you for your input. it is appreciated very much. God Bless you!!

August 23 2017

Comment by michelle perry , am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ

How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?

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Matthew, I personally don't own any phone android or I phone period. My kids do but I refuse to learn how to use one. I have a regular rotary phone and until...

August 23 2017

Comment by Tyrone Helm

Can people in heaven look down and see us?

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Well said Cindy, The soul sleep believers can't explain away Rev. 6:9-11. It seems to be their "thorn in the side", along with Gen. 35:18. The "truth" of...

August 23 2017

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

What is the Word of God?

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A compliment to you Colin: One of the best really short answers to any ebible.com question that I've read. Precise, 'on-point' and Biblically accurate! A...

August 23 2017