What is the grace of God?
Jesus' one blood sacrifice paid our sin debt in full, past, present, and future sins we have not even done yet. Eternal life is a free gift from God for just...
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When and how was Nineveh destroyed?
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How did Judas die?
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Tim Maas
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What can we learn from the voyage described in Acts 27?
To me, the primary "takeaway" from this chapter is the presence and awareness of God in whatever circumstances Christians may find themselves -- even when...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Yom Kippur?
The observance of Yom Kippur ("Day of Atonement") by Israel was commanded by God in Leviticus 16 following Israel's exodus from Egypt. It was to be observed...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can our response to current challenges/events, such as COVID, racism, and the election impact our kids?
I would say that the main way in which the response of Christians to conditions such as those cited in the question would impact their children would be...
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Billy P Eldred
When the 5 foolish virgins went to purchase oil who did they purchase it from? The oil represents the Holy Spirit, which you cannot purchase. Were they going to deceivers?
The way that I understand a parable is the use of a fictional story to illustrate a point. In this case, the point that is being illustrated is always being...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Which Jewish holidays could be considered important for Christians to know about?
I would have to say that Yom Kippur should be known by all Christians as the most important Jewish holiday (to me, anyways). Once a year at the factory I...
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Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
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Mukasa Solomon
Which Jewish holidays could be considered important for Christians to know about?
My take on this is the following: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath...
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Gregory Jones
When the 5 foolish virgins went to purchase oil who did they purchase it from? The oil represents the Holy Spirit, which you cannot purchase. Were they going to deceivers?
This makes me think about the false teachers on TV who are selling all types of different products saying that they're from God and that there's power in them.
Matthew 1:1 - 25
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Charles Hogge
Was Mary merely the carrier of Jesus or was her actual egg used as part of the total seed which became the Son of God?
I place much greater importance on John's account of the Second Person of the Trinity having existed from the beginning than efforts to prove that Jesus was...
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What happened to the Ark of the Covenant?
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Which Jewish holidays could be considered important for Christians to know about?
I would say that any Jewish holidays that have a biblical basis, such as being observances commanded by God in the Old Testament, are important for even...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from Luke in Acts about salvation?
Luke in Acts 13:38-39 was writing about a Personal Salvation—unto you (AC 13:32 And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What would be some Thanksgiving verses to read at our Thanksgiving Table this year?
This passage in 1 Th 5:18 reminds us to express gratefulness regardless. Presumably, a large number of us will have a serious Thanksgiving this year....
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Joe DiGerolamo
, Worship Leader, Business Owner,
Why did God say in Genesis that He was 'sorry he had made' man, and that it grieved him?
In my opinion, God expressed His disappointment in mankind. His desire for mankind was and is to enjoy fellowship with us. We, then and even now, stiff arm...
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How might I advise someone for whom marriage is not a realistic option, deal with strong sexual desire?
Hello at ebible.com I have a believing friend who struggles with strong sexual desire and who would like to get married for that reason - among others of ...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from Luke in Acts about salvation?
Paul (speaking through his words as recounted by Luke in the cited passage) is emphasizing the message found repeatedly in the New Testament (as well as in...
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Anonymous
What are the beliefs and practices of Messianic Jews?
I'd like to know more about Messianic Jews and what their church is about if anyone can please explain. I was born in a Jewish Orthodox community and have be...
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What "truth" did the woman with the hemorrhage tell Jesus?
I humbly submit that there are many threads in this very short story that scripture records. The general story line: Jesus is en route to the house of a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from Luke in Acts about salvation?
E.g. Acts 13:38-39
Acts 13:13 - 52
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the unity of the faith in Ephesians 4:13?
"Unity" in Eph 4:13 carries forward the ideal in Eph 4:1-6 -- The unity (4:1-6): Paul appeals for Christian unity based on 7 wonderful scriptural facts. 1....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some Thanksgiving verses to read at our Thanksgiving Table this year?
Some possibiities (among many, many other similar passages): 1 Chronicles 16:34 1 Chronicles 29:13 Psalm 28:7 Psalm 69:30 Psalm 95:1-2 Psalm 100:4...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the unity of the faith in Ephesians 4:13?
I would say that, as Paul's words indicate by using the future tense, the unity of which he speaks is not a present condition. Even at the early time in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What "truth" did the woman with the hemorrhage tell Jesus?
In the account cited in the question, Jesus had been surrounded by people who were crowding against Him, with many of them actually touching him or being in...
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What does Creation 'ex nihilo' mean?
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How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?
1.) How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me? In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God...“...
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Jeremy Marks
Is joking a sin? What does the Bible say about telling jokes?
We often don’t recognise that Jesus had a great sense of humour. It was said of Jesus that “the common people heard him gladly” which suggests that as well...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How tall was the Tower of Babel?
It was most likely approximately about the size of football field straight up (7-8 stories high), or 100 yards up. But it definitely wasn't 18 miles tall!
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Donna Murray
Which biblical passages can help to restore a believer's faith after being shattered by the exposure of trusted Christian leader as false?
Romans 16:17-18 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 17 Brothers and sisters, I want you to be very careful of those who cause arguments and hurt people’s faith by...
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What "truth" did the woman with the hemorrhage tell Jesus?
What did she tell Jesus about?
Mark 5:33
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What are the names of angels in the Bible?
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Are Christians homophobic?
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How tall was the Tower of Babel?
The Bible does not mention a specific height, only saying that the builders intended it to reach "to the heavens", which is simply an idiom expressing great...
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Dan Butorovich
Which biblical passages can help to restore a believer's faith after being shattered by the exposure of trusted Christian leader as false?
The Bible is clear that people will fail, but God never fails. Pastors, preachers, priests, elders, bishops, and every other minister in a church body are...
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How should Christians view the Book of Mormon?
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What does it mean that the stones will cry out if others keep silent?
Luke 19:38 is saying, "Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord; peace in heaven, and glory in the highest." "Hosanna" [this is the key, to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was the young man clothed in a white linen nightshirt following Jesus?
Mark 14:51 a certain young man The youth’s identity is unknown, but it might be Mark himself. This figure appears only in his Gospel. Really we don't have...