Is there a biblical list of sins?
In order to adequately attend to this question, it is important to comprehensively first define what sin is. Can it be limited to a list somewhere in the...
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Gregory Jones
What is the balance in prayer between praying persistently for something (Luke 11:8) and praying with such faith (lack of doubt) that you don't even feel you need to keep praying about a certain matter (Romans 14:23)?
It's confusing to know how to pray. Luke 11:8 seems to say we should keep praying until we receive an answer, but then I've heard we should not doubt and sim...
Luke 11:8
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
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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Well stated answer! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
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?
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JD, an excellent well versed and written answer that displays your gift of teaching God's precepts of eternal Truth! I give you a vote up and a Kudos, my...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Does the Greek word arsenokoitai in 1 Corinthians 6:9 really mean homosexuals or something else?
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Michael explains with excellent clarity. Well done.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean by saying He is going "to prepare a place" for us in Jn 14:3?
I view Jesus as saying in John 14:3 that He was going (through His imminent death, resurrection, and ascension) for the purpose of preparing the many rooms...
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Is paradise a different place than heaven?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God know my voice?
I would say that God, being omniscient, and also being outside of space and time, knows everything about each of us (including the sound of our individual...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the evil spirits shout questions to Jesus?
I would say that the questions mentioned in the passage cited in the question were more rhetorical than inquisitive in nature. That is, the evil spiritual...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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Thank you JD for your compliment and your 'ebible.com devotion, sincerity and scripture knowledge! I always enjoy reading your contributions to this most...
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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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James and JD...MOST EXCELLENT COMMENTARY! --Andy--
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by ken egan
Do women have to remain silent in church?
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Steve you still have not given me one scripture that forbids stay at home dads and working moms. Basing your theology on a presupposed position on the family...
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
The question is "What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?” Michael has clearly identified the theory. A Theory is what a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where else besides the book of Genesis does the Bible mention being made it the image of God?
Aside from Genesis 1:26-27 and Genesis 5:1, two verses that come to mind are 1 Corinthians 11:7 ("For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the...
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by Angel karing
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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The bible doesn't command us to divorce because of adultery...it is the only reason we may divorce.
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by Angel karing
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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The Bible does say that marriage is for one man and one woman, Eph 5:31, and 1 Cor 7 states that the wife's body belongs to the husband and vise versa. So,...
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Anonymous
Why did the evil spirits shout questions to Jesus?
"Jesus of Nazareth! What do you want with us? Did you come to destroy us? I know who you are -- God's Holy One!"
Luke 4:34
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by JD Abshire
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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Quote: "I was overwhelmed by my guilty, sinful and contrite heart so much so that I almost began to weep!" Amen Andy, great testimony!
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
What did Jesus mean when he said to Martha that only one thing was needful, Mary had chosen it, and it could not be taken away from her?
Mary and Martha were sisters of Lazarus. Martha was remembered for her impatience and excessive concern for mundane matters, whereas Mary is remembered for...
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Bonnie Agudelo
Should a Christian go to movies? Is watching a movie a sin?
When I first gave my life to Christ, I didn't realize til years later what that really meant. I later discovered that it meant that God Himself in the form...
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Monica Springer
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Does the Greek word arsenokoitai in 1 Corinthians 6:9 really mean homosexuals or something else?
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Is God's love conditional or unconditional?
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Why do most Christians meet together for fellowship, study, and worship on Sunday?
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Cindy in my view we should rather ask “Has God rescinded His instruction to celebrate creation by keeping the Sabbath?” Clearly He hasn’t as seen in Mat...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Billy, the people you refer to as puritans might have left Britain to escape persecution, and that might be the same reason Mexicans and other immigrants...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
My answer is one that is of my profound testimony of the very night I got saved back in 1979. God was definitely 'drawing me' to place my faith and trust IN...
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by Claudia Waid
Does the Greek word arsenokoitai in 1 Corinthians 6:9 really mean homosexuals or something else?
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In the strong's Concordance the Greek Word,/for the translated word's number of #733 is "ARSENOKOITES" (Ar-sen-ok-oh-tace) and defines the word homosexual in...
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by Raquel Villalobos S.
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Thank you for greatly expressing with your answer part of what our minds should be looking for, the bigger picture (God and his eternal plan for us.)...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is the sword of the Spirit?
Simply stated, the sword Is The very Word of God! Jesus is our "sword" that we have at our ready and willing use as the defense against Satan's wiles, lies...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is the sword of the Spirit?
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And, most impressive commentary by Gerritt! A Kudos for your excellence in teaching your emphasis. --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is the sword of the Spirit?
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Good answer by Bro. Houdmann. A vote up. --Andy.
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What did Jesus mean when he said to Martha that only one thing was needful, Mary had chosen it, and it could not be taken away from her?
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Well done, my brother. A Vote-Up and a Kudos! -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean when God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil"?
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Tim, a really well stated answer, my Brother! A vote up and a Kudos. --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?
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...and, a Favorite star I give you. --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?
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Good answer, JD my brother! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What can I do to restore the joy of my salvation?
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After rereading your answer Again,...I realized you deserve a favorite Star along with a hearty Kudos! -Andy-
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by Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
Do women have to remain silent in church?
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Ken, Let me ask you this question first. Is there any scripture that would encourage or support the notion of stay at home dads with working moms in God's...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Should a church tithe 10% of the offerings it receives?
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Excellence as usual by Bro. Houdmann! A vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a church tithe 10% of the offerings it receives?
Tithing is given as an example in the Scriptures as how individuals should respond to God's blessings. Many individuals question whether the tithe is still...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Should a church group accept an offering if they know the money came from a sinful transaction?
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Tim, good answer! And, a point or comment about those people in your second paragraph is exactly what mafia members do when they contribute $$ if they...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can one become a person after God's own heart, like David?
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Tim you wrote an excellent answer. A vote up and a Kudos I give you! -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool?
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Wow! I have to say this is probably the best answer/commentary that I have read on this specific topic! A vote up and a favorite star is well deserved. Bro....
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by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can one become a person after God's own heart, like David?
In my opinion, emulating David would consist of possessing attributes such as the following: 1) faith in God, even in the face of what might appear from a...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
Why did God create Satan knowing he would rebel? In my opinion, it has already been established in previous answers that God did actually know Satan would...
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How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that the rich should not place their hope in wealth, but be 'rich in good deeds'?
The major points that Apostle Paul is writing about here are not temporal but eternal in the sight of God! He is emphasizing to Timothy that his focus and...