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  1. Why was honey forbidden on the altar?
  2. Why did GOD call His commandments a covenant of love?
  3. Who was Saul in the Old Testament?
  4. Did Mephibosheth ever walk again?
  5. Why did Elihu spend so much of this time defending his right to speak (Job 33:2-7)?
  6. Why are there so many verses in the Bible that appear to identify the Father AND the Son?
  7. Why is water never to be shared with strangers (Proverbs 5:17)?
  8. Is it not holy spirit residing in saved person the authority to the person since its guidance deals with personal and local conditions?


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Answer by Elli Mceldowney

I am struggling with loving my enemies, can someone suggest any ways I can go about obtaining genuine love for those who seek to destroy me?

It is hard to forgive, especially if you honestly believe that this person does not merit forgiveness from you for whatever. But what has helped me is...

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Answer by Anonymous
Medium

How does one commune with a lukewarm Christian?

Hello Helena, This is a good question and i believe it's one of the ways to know a true christian. If i get you right, you mean how do one relate with a baby...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Helena Jones

How does one commune with a lukewarm Christian?

Revelation 3:14 - 22

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Answer by Kelli Hamann , Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

I am struggling with loving my enemies, can someone suggest any ways I can go about obtaining genuine love for those who seek to destroy me?

I've also struggled with this issue at various times (I'm sure we all have at one time or another), and I've found that the advice given in Matthew 5:43-48...

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Answer by Susan Mateo

We all have different gifts. If my gift is to serve, am I excused from evangelizing or encouraging?

In this passage, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Paul speaks of people having individual gifts, but also that all gifts come from the same Holy Spirit, and that "He...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Viki Balsamo

We all have different gifts. If my gift is to serve, am I excused from evangelizing or encouraging?

I think the answer is that you are not excused, that everyone is supposed to use every gift, though some are better at some gifts than others. What does the ...

1 Corinthians 12:1 - 11

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Answer by Benjamin Wellman , I <3 Jesus!

Is poverty usually related to sin or the absence of God's favor?

There's a saying that "Idol hands are the devil's workshop". The Bible talks about being lazy/idol quite a bit. It says those who refuse to put their hand to...

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Question by James Wong , Passionate Christ Follower and Business Man

Is poverty usually related to sin or the absence of God's favor?

I understand there are exceptions to this (i.e. Job's wealth being taken away because he was being tested) but I'm asking "usually".

Proverbs 24:33 - 34

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Answer by Ben Ting

What can I do to receive Jesus as my personal savior?

1) Convicted that indeed you are a miserable sinner. 2) You want to run away, to change, to get out of this miserable sinful life. 3) You realized you cannot...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jason Winn , Co-Founder, eBible
Supporter

Do we now have to keep the sabbath?

Personally I feel that the Sabbath is often portrayed negatively, for whatever reasons. Perhaps it's the list of laws that came with it in the Jewish Law....

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Calvin Rechais

Do we now have to keep the sabbath?

Genesis 2:1 - 3

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Answer by Chuck Smith jr , Soul-shaper

Why did the rich man "had to" admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd?

This particular parable has probably raised more questions and concerns than any other. Usually, Bible students want to know how Jesus could use the behavior...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Edward Yim

Does this verse equal the other way, that great wealth is true godliness?

I do not believe that the reverse is true.

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Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
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Does this verse equal the other way, that great wealth is true godliness?

The term "wealth" in the context of 1 Timothy 6:6 is also translated as "gain" in other translations. "Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment,...

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Answer by Colt Mccarthy

Does this verse equal the other way, that great wealth is true godliness?

James, Here is a simple rule to follow. The smallest form of interpretation is in the paragraph. When you take a verse out of the context of the paragraph,...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeremiah Hayes

What does it mean to be unclean until evening?

It is also important to remember that uncleanness does not necessarily imply sin. We know Christ touched corpses and even raised a few from the dead... yet...

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Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
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What does it mean to be unclean until evening?

According to Jewish law, "uncleanness" in this context is associated with sin and death. Those in contact with human corpse must keep away and undergo a...

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Answer by Ben Ting

Why were the people of God in the OT lacking in faith?

The story of Exodus amazes me always, and reminds me always that "seeing is not believing". I can't imagine someone who had gone thru what the Israelites did...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Pattyann Oloughlin , I'M Blessed to be a Child Of God.Mother of 3 Boys,loving sis

Why were the people of God in the OT lacking in faith?

Is it because faith comes from believing in Jesus?

Hebrews 4:1 - 16

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Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
Supporter

What is the meaning of Proverbs 21:20?

A wise person accumulates savings and wealth. A foolish person spends them and have nothing to show for.

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Surendra Khadka

What is the meaning of Proverbs 21:20?

Proverbs 21:20

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Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
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What is the message that we can take from Exodus 1:15-22?

The Hebrew midwives feared God more than they feared Pharaoh. Because of their obedience, "the people multiplied and grew very strong" (Exodus 1:20). Why is...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Chris Jo
Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
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How does the Holy Spirit work with me?

The answer lies in the chapters preceding this verse. In John 14:15-17, Jesus states, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

How does the Holy Spirit work with me?

John 16:13

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Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
Supporter

What is the purpose behind "uncovering his feet and lie down"?

This verse is read to mean that Ruth was inquiring about Boaz's willingness to take her as his wife and to provide for her as the family redeemer. Is there a...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Ting

What is the significance of the term "unequally" in "unequally yoked with unbelievers"?

In the overall context, Paul is admonishing the Corinthian church not to be "like the world" anymore. But rather be separated from the...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chuck Smith jr , Soul-shaper

What is the significance of the term "unequally" in "unequally yoked with unbelievers"?

"Unequally yoked" translates one Greek word--a rare word, in fact, that occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. In the Greek translation of the Old...

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Question by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
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What is the significance of the term "unequally" in "unequally yoked with unbelievers"?

The phrase in 2 Corinthians 6:14 is often explained as "do not be yoked with unbelievers". Yet, there's a difference between "do not be unequally yoked" vs. ...

2 Corinthians 6:14

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Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
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Where did the women that Cain married come from?

Adam and Eve had many children. The Bible does not tell us how many. However, given that Adam alone lived to 930 years (Genesis 5:5) it is most likely that...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Barry Rempel

Where did the women that Cain married come from?

Where did the women come from that Cain married? If Cain was the third person on the earth a son fo Adam and Eve where did other people come from?

Genesis 4:1 - 26

2 Votes April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jason Winn , Co-Founder, eBible
Supporter

Is it possible to lose my salvation?

If you have through faith received and trusted in Jesus Christ, then no you cannot lose your salvation. Even after accepting Jesus into your life, you will...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Ray Thomas

Is it possible to lose my salvation?

I am a Christian. I love my Lord and in your knowledge of the Bible if I walk with God and live the life that would please the Father, could I miss the raptu...

3 Votes April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jason Winn , Co-Founder, eBible
Supporter

How does the Spirit teach us?

I'm not sure if I have the full answer, but I think I understand part of it. This is my take. The Holy Spirit is God, the third part of the trinity. Being...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chuck Smith jr , Soul-shaper

How does the Spirit teach us?

Sometimes I think of scripture as a candle and the Spirit the flame. Together, they produce light. I would only add that the illumination (teaching) of...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Viki Balsamo

How does the Spirit teach us?

In what ways, when, what does he teach us?

1 John 2:27

2 Votes April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
Supporter

What is the significant of the scribes?

Scribes were officially interpreters of the Old Testament and viewed themselves as guardians of the Jewish tradition. They were a guild of scholars skilled...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anna Mcdonald , Bible Thumpin' Woman!

What is the significant of the scribes?

Matthew 9:3

2 Votes April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kelli Hamann , Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Does the Bible speak of God's love for animals?

Proverbs 12:10 says, "The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel." While this verse doesn't indicate...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
Supporter

Who is Satan?

The word "Satan" means "adversary" or "opponent" in Hebrew. In Bible context, it means the arch-enemy of God. Another common term used to describe Satan is...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chuck Smith jr , Soul-shaper

Who is Satan?

I think that "adversary" or "accuser" (Rev. 12:10) gives a clear picture of Satan's role in the Book of Job--and throughout the Scriptures. Notice how Satan...

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Who is Satan?

What is the role of satan during this time (BC)? Sounds like he works with God, but I believe he is the bad guy?

Job 2:1 - 11

2 Votes April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Wagoner , Husband, father, grandfather, Christian minister.

What was the significance of John's clothes?

Rough garments were the garb of prophets. John the Baptist was a poor, rugged, holy man.

April 30 2013 Follow Vote Up