Whom was Cain afraid of after he killed Abel?
Before Jesus came to wipe away our blemishes, it was an eye for an eye. Because it was not hidden what Cain did to Abel, naturally it was possible that Cain...
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Anonymous
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Amber Fugitt
What does simplicity that is in Christ mean in 2 Corinthians 11:3?
The ESV version says "Devotion to Christ" so maybe the simplicity is simply... Devotion to Christ. That out hearts would not be deceived by the enemy and we...
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Tony Logan
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
Let me throw a little light on this question, The Bible says that God is the Father of Lights, He is never in the dark, where ever He is there is light,...
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Anonymous
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
It does not minimize the power and divine uniqueness of Jesus that he engaged in personal relationships. I don't even ponder it. It would not diminish his...
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Allen Yong
Who were the other people that could kill Cain?
God created the first male Adam and female Eve. They produced two sons, Cain and Abel. Cain killed Abel out of jealousy. Then God punished Cain by driving hi...
Genesis 4:13 - 14
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Carl Naitram
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
To use the fact that God is light as the light mentioned before the sun is a nice way to side step the question. If God s light why would He have to say let...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
In principle, YES, Jesus got married. Solomon is the son of David who became King of Jews. His name (Shlomo) means Prince of Peace (from Shalom), and he...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
We inherited a STATE from Adam and Eve. Before they sinned, they have several things unique to them. 1. They are immortals - they don't die. 2. They don't...
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Debbie Mueller
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
A Bible teacher I knew in the 70 & 80's said - "if Jesus didn't know why the Father had forsaken him, why do we think we would know?"
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?
Depends on who you are talking to. If you are speaking with a Jew or Catholic, they would say NO. Genesis 1 doesn't mean a literal 24-hour day. If you are...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
This question is tricky because it assumes the sun is the only source of light. As we all know very well, the sun is NOT the only source of light. There is...
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Eric Hunter
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
Genesis 2 asserts that the purpose of marriage is to have children to replenish and have dominion over the earth. If Jesus were married, then there would be...
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John Cooper
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Note carefully that St Jerome who gave us this translation from aramaic felt this text was inadequate in translation so he also included the original text....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time?
Genesis 2 describes the creation of Adam and then indicates that Eve was created sometime later. Surely, God had a reason for not creating them at the same...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did Jesus have long hair?
Most artistic portrayals of Jesus are of a Caucasian male with blue eyes and long, light-brown hair. It is important to understand that this common portrayal...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
It is often claimed that "God instituted the Sabbath in Eden" because of the connection between the Sabbath and creation in Exodus 20:11. Although God's rest...
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Roy Clemmons
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
The Eastern Orthodox tradition has a different understanding of "original sin" than the Western Church. Eastern Orthodox Christians prefer the term...
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Pastor Osagie
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Our Lord Jesus would say I am in the father and the father is in me , John 14:10-11 , when our sins and the sins of the whole world was laid upon him ,God...
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Cassius Ash
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
Not entirely. We inherited the knowledge of sin from Adam. Committing the sins are voluntary.
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Cassius Ash
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Jesus actually said my father, but in any case he was just preparing Himself for an excruciating pain. The body He occupied was going to feel a pain that no...
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Robert Beaulieu
, Follower
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
God did not spare the spirit in Christ. He was completely and wholly God in the flesh. Jesus told the Sadducees that they erred and did not know the power of...
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Cassius Ash
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
It is insignificant whether Jesus married or not. If He did then He would have followed His own principles of marriage that are written in 1Corinthians...
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Armen Yeghikyan
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
People everywhere and of every age are inclined to rumor and gossip. It's quite easy to invent "a wife" for Jesus, all the more it doesn't require faith or...
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Michael Smith
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
I like this answer as it is both scientific and biblical. Another reason some would like Jesus to be married is because there is a small group of "relatives...
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Ronald Ingram
, I am retired served in the Army
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
I have read a lot of questions about Jesus, some are questions just to know more about Jesus the man however there are questions raised that in spirit they...
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Kenneth Heck
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
If original sin were a matter of heredity then it would be possible to find the "sin gene' or group of genes that predispose us to sin. This isn't possible...
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Nanners Blank
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
I have had this very conversation with my mother who believes in God, but doesn't feel the bible is the inspired word of God. Yes, current translations lose...
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Nanners Blank
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
Well you either go into Paradise or Torment. Then when Jesus comes back, we will then be given our heavenly bodies and those in Paradise will go into Heaven,...
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Cynthia Spencer
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
I think this is a very good question. I wonder how many people have gone down the "Roman Road" believing they are saved because they believe Jesus is the Son...
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Crystal George
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
Unfortunately this is a common belief of some groups that claim to be Christian, especially Mormon groups. They try to argue that the Bible translactions are...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can I start dating (I am in the process of getting a divorce), or do I have to wait until the divorce is final?
The question of dating during the divorce process is difficult to answer for several reasons. For one thing, the concept of "dating" as we know it today is...
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Seth Freeman
Can I start dating (I am in the process of getting a divorce), or do I have to wait until the divorce is final?
The first easy answer is that you have to wait until your divorce is final. However, the real question is whether or not Scripture permits you to...
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Dan Overlander
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
Officially, this whole question should be removed from eBible.com because it violates the statements of faith that all questions/answers must abide to....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are there angels among us?
Our society has a fascination with the supernatural, and angels receive a lot of attention. We see bumper stickers, jewelry, T-shirts, movies, and tv shows...
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Ezra King
, Ezra King
What is the best description of who God is?
Study the ten commandments. You will meet God like you never met Him before
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Val Rosales
What does simplicity that is in Christ mean in 2 Corinthians 11:3?
2 Corinthians 11:3
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Ezra King
, Ezra King
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
I Christian is a follower of Christ. To know Christ you must read the Bible.
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Ezra King
, Ezra King
Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone?
Mat_10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell....
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Fanny Essamuah
Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone?
in Luke 16:19-31 Jesus tells the story of a certain rich man and Lazarus. in verse 24 KJV- And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send...
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Seth Freeman
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
Well the only unpardonable sin is not believing in Jesus. So I would tread carefully in declaring a person a Christian or not based upon a belief they hold...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
Within the Christian faith, there is a significant amount of confusion regarding what happens after death. Some hold that after death, everyone "sleeps"...
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Andrew Ory
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Seth Freeman
Does Paul instruct Timothy not to undertake any secular jobs for Timothy's living?
While I am a fan of the ESV, I think your confusion could be cleared up by looking at this verse in the NASB: "No soldier in active service entagles himself...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I stay encouraged when finding a good job seems impossible?
What's important to recognize in the midst of situations that seem impossible-like finding a good job-is that, when we surrender the problem to God's...
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Andrea Spirit
, www.firstlove4jesus.org
How can I stay encouraged when finding a good job seems impossible?
I think I might have an idea how you feel. I lost my job of 6yrs in 2008 because of health issues. I have a total of 4 back surgeries. But during my sickness...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does the Bible support eugenics?
Eugenics is a social movement that supports the supposed improvement of the human population via selective breeding and other means. It was originally...
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Andrea Spirit
, www.firstlove4jesus.org
Does Paul instruct Timothy not to undertake any secular jobs for Timothy's living?
No I don't think Paul was referring to a job because Paul himself was a tent maker along with preaching the Gospel. What he was doing was strengthening...
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Lindsey Edwards
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
2 Timothy 3:16- all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:...