How does "the blessing of the Lord make rich"? (Proverbs 10:22)
I interpret the verse as saying that if the acquisition of wealth or material possessions represents God's blessing of a person (implying that they are...
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did David say that his cutting off part of Saul’s robe proved his loyalty in 1 Samuel 24:11?
The act of cutting off a portion of Saul's robe proved David's continued loyalty to Saul because it provided visible evidence that David had been in close...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where (if at all) in the word of God does it say a man can continually be disobedient and still have the favor of God?
Great question, Gregory! Romans 6:1-2 says just the opposite. See it in the Holman Christian Standard Bible -- 6:1 "What should we say then? Should we...
Question
by
Anonymous
Why did David say that his cutting off part of Saul’s robe proved his loyalty in 1 Samuel 24:11?
1 Samuel 24:11 Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know t...
1 Samuel 24:1 - 22
Answer
by
venkatesan Iyer
Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?
It is different. The Bible talks about "born again only once.” The other view is "born again and again", taking birth and death again and again. The Bible...
Answer
by
Laszlo Tiberius
, A sinner saved by grace
Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
In my opinion, David says that the reward for those who look to God is not only in this life but an eternal one. He is looking forward to the future blessing...
Answer
by
James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?
They are the same thing. Romans 5:19 For as by one mans disobedience, Adam, many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one Jesus, many shall be made...
Award
for
Sam Shupe
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What does it mean that God will rejoice over us with singing?
Answer
by
Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
I believe that the writer of Psalm 17:15 is simply saying that God is his strength and his peace, the One he trusts and feels safe with. If you read chapter...
Answer
by
Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
If David regretted cutting Saul's robe, why flaunt it (1 Samuel 24:11)?
Stating that one did good does not indicate flaunting. (It could at times, but I don’t believe it does in this case.) In verse 8, David addresses Saul, “My...
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?
In his epistle, James indicated that a person who keeps God's Law perfectly, but stumbles (which I would equate with "disobeys") in just one point, is as...
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If David regretted cutting Saul's robe, why flaunt it (1 Samuel 24:11)?
I would not characterize David's showing to Saul the piece of Saul's robe that David had cut off as flaunting, but rather as an act of confession and...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?
God’s laws are perfect and holy. (Psalms 19:7) “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the...
Question
by
Gregory Jones
Award
for
Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
Award
for
Aurel Gheorghe
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
Question
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I d awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
Psalms 17:1 - 15
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
What are the Ten Commandments?
Question
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If David regretted cutting Saul's robe, why flaunt it (1 Samuel 24:11)?
1 Samuel 24:11 11See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. See that there is nothin...
Answer
by
Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?
In this chapter God defends His righteousness. Remember we are made in His image and we have choices to make. Psalm 7:9: "For the righteous of God tests the...
Answer
by
Pamela Wells
What is the meaning behind the story of the floating axe head?
These men were working together to build a new house for their ministry. I believe the fact that the tool this one young prophet was using was borrowed from...
Answer
by
James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that love never fails?
Love never fails because Jesus never fails. John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER, believeth in...
Answer
by
Billy P Eldred
Why does Jesus say to pray in secret?
In my opinion, Jesus was addressing those who pray more to others who might be listening than to God. He was saying that those prayers would not be answered,...
Answer
by
James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?
Galatians 4;21 Tell me that ye desire to be under the Law, Do ye not hear the law? The law put us in bondage. Grace is freedom from the old law of sin and...
Question
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does "the blessing of the Lord make rich"? (Proverbs 10:22)
"The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it." (Proverbs 10:22, NIV).
Proverbs 10:1 - 32
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
Question
by
Melissa Warren
What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?
I also gave them statutes that were not good and ordinances by which they could not live; Ezekiel 20:25 NASB1995
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean in Matthew 6:1 when He said, “Take need that ye do not your aims before men, to be seen of them; other wise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”?
I would first note that Jesus was saying, "Take heed...", rather than, "Take need...". (As the ESV expresses it in the question, "Beware of...".) Also, the...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Zacchaeus do to show that he was sorry for the way he had cheated people?
“…if I have cheated anyone of anything, I am paying back four times as much!” This is a first-class condition in the Greek text. It virtually confesses...
Question
by
Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
Why does Jesus say to pray in secret?
6 When you pray enter the closet, & when you have shut the door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; & thy Father which was in secret shall reward...
Question
by
Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
What did Jesus mean in Matthew 6:1 when He said, “Take need that ye do not your aims before men, to be seen of them; other wise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”?
1Take need that ye do not your aims before men, to be seen of them; other wise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 6:1
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is God?
God is completely trustworthy. God has unlimited abilities, so He can do anything. He is all-powerful, ever-present, all-knowing and sovereign. Nothing is...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How many children did Adam have?
Genesis 4:17 says that Cain married a woman after slaying his brother Abel. And so we know he probably married [one of] his sister[s]. Now we know that Adam...
Answer
by
Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why doesn't the Book of Enoch appear in the Old Testament?
The Book of Enoch (actually there are 2 books) is part of the Apocrypha. The Apocrypha consists of 14 books in the Septuagint. Eleven of the books are in the...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is Adam always blamed for the sin when Eve ate first? (1 Corinthians 15:21–22)
Eve ate [the fruit] first. This has led many people throughout history and even in our modern times to believe that she was the person responsible for...
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Gold Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 votes.
See Answer:
Do angels have free will?
Answer
by
Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What can we learn from the prayer of Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24:11-21?
Jack, I am a little confused about your verse, and your question. But, here goes: This chapter in Genesis is all about the providence of God. Abraham's...
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come?
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from the prayer of Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24:11-21?
The following aspects of the servant's prayer (as indicated in the larger passage encompassing the passage cited in the question) serve as models to...
Answer
by
Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What did Zacchaeus do to show that he was sorry for the way he had cheated people?
Zacchaeus promised to give half of all his goods to the poor, and to give back to the people he'd stolen from, four times as much as he had taken (Luke...
Answer
by
James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why do we end our prayers with "amen"?
God loves His word prayed back to Him. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that HE gave HIs only begotten Son. Jesus, that WHOSOEVER Believeth in Him,...
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Gold Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 favorites.
See Answer:
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
Award
for
Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What should we learn from the life of David?
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?
Award
for
Greg Kelly
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Is annihilationism Biblical?
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?
Great question, Dan! It is an argument from silence, but really, the Bible doesn't give us enough details, I don't believe, here. I learned something from...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
First, see the big picture about this failure of Moses: In Exod.17 God said to Moses, ‘Smite the rock’, and Moses obeyed. ‘That Rock was Christ’ (1 Cor....
Award
for
Mary McDonald
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What does the Bible say about organ donation?
Award
for
Chinasaokwu Sunny-Joe
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
How should a Christian view politics?