Top Questions See All
  1. What exactly did the 7th commandment mean?
  2. Why did God open up the path through the Red Sea at night instead of day?
  3. Who killed Saul?
  4. Did King David rape Bathsheba?
  5. What are some areas of Creation where God's wise design and rule are advantageous/merciful to us?


Explore Topics
  1. This Weeks Hot Topics
Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?

It is simple...with thanksgiving and prayer with patience. Remember, sometimes a no or no answer is God's will that is best for us even though we may not see...

January 14 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Apostle award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.

See Answer:
What does it mean to believe in the sanctity of life?

January 14 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How is the law our tutor to bring us to Christ?

Paul in Galatians 3 is talking about the role of the law. False teachers in Galatia were forcing circumcision on the new believers. For Paul such teaching...

January 13 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
What is the Judeo-Christian ethic?

January 13 2019

Award for James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
How can I be baptized by the Holy Spirit?

January 13 2019

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

The third commandment says, "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God" EX 20:7) - the New King James Version says, "You shall not take the name of...

January 13 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Which churches or religions preach that there is heaven when people die but nobody goes to hell?

Anyone trying to teach there is no hell have to ignore a large portion of the Bible. Although the very popular doctrine of a present and forever burning hell...

January 13 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How should we be praying for our President?

I would say, first, that we should distinguish between the offices of the government of the United States, and the individuals who are holding those offices...

January 13 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why in 1 Kings 18:40 did Elijah take the prophets of Baal down to the brook of Kishon to slew them?

If I am interpreting the question correctly, I would say that Elijah chose that particular site for the death of the prophets of Baal because of the site's...

January 13 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

We as Saints of God, should not misuse the name of the Lord by saying it in an empty or worthless way.

January 13 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

What does “without leaving the others undone” (Luke 11:42 NKJV) mean in this passage addressed to the Pharisees?

Lk 11:42b - These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. Simply put, this is saying tithing as being done by the Pharisees should be done and...

January 13 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

What a powerful question! However, in order to fully grasp the meaning of what was said, let's take the verse back to the original language using Strong's...

January 13 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for Tom Huntford

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?

January 13 2019

Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?

Confession is good for the soul (old Scottish proverb.) Whether it be to God, a priest, your AA group, whatever; it cleanses. Confession is good for the soul...

January 13 2019 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Sean Adams

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

Fall away here is about a specific sin and not about backsliding or sin in general. It is specific to apostasy and in context a warning toward Jewish...

January 12 2019 2 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for SANDRA WRIGHT , Praise The Lord!

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
Why is God going to release Satan after the 1000 years?

January 12 2019

Question by Debra Grannemann

How should we be praying for our President?

In my opinion, our current President is corrupt and ungodly. What are the best ways to pray for such a person?

1 Timothy 2:1 - 3

2 Votes January 12 2019 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Allen Dicker

Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

Finally, believers that are not swept up in pre-trib rapture. I think that pre-trib is popular because believers, especially Americans, have an allergy to...

January 12 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Luna Daniel

Is it considered lust to comment or joke about the attractiveness of a person to whom you're not married?

I was speaking to a friend of mine about a sermon I was watching online and after sharing parts of the teaching that I thought with resonate with her, I went...

Matthew 5:28

January 12 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Foster

How can I be baptized by the Holy Spirit?

The baptism in the Holy Spirit refers to Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4, and 1 Corinthians chapters12 and 14. The believer receives power after the Holy Spirit comes...

January 12 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Apostle award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.

See Answer:
Who are the Wesleyans, and what are the beliefs of the Wesleyan Church?

January 12 2019

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How is the law our tutor to bring us to Christ?

I would say that Paul was referring to the Law being our tutor with respect to both showing us how God requires humans to live, and then also bringing us to...

January 12 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11) 11 “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guilt...

January 12 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Apostle award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.

See Answer:
What is the meaning of the cross?

January 11 2019

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

January 11 2019

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?

Jesus came to finish God's work of salvation (John 4:34: 17:4). to pay the full penalty for our sins. With his death, the complex sacrificial system ended,...

January 11 2019 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for Jean Email , Believer

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
What sort of outreach ministries should a church have?

January 10 2019

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Apostle award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.

See Answer:
What are articles of faith?

January 10 2019

Award for James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Feed Gold Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 votes.

See Answer:
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

January 10 2019

Answer by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?

Something else to consider in this discussion is God's wonderful rainbow that he put in the clouds, as a covenant between God and man. Genesis 9:13-16 makes...

January 10 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for Sidgar .

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

January 10 2019

Award for Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

January 10 2019

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why wasn’t the psalmist afraid of powerful and wicked people? (Psalm 49:5–9)

This same thought is expressed multiple times in the Psalms, such as in Psalm 23:4 and Psalm 118:6 (to name just two). The psalmist (David or otherwise) was...

January 10 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Yemlu Napoleon Ngafi

What does it mean that God has granted us 'everything we need for life and godliness?'

Personally I think this verse is talking about the things that our God has given to us who are in Christ. By His power he has given us everything we need to...

January 10 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Apostle award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.

See Answer:
Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?

January 10 2019

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Apostle award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.

See Answer:
Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?

January 10 2019

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why wasn’t the psalmist afraid of powerful and wicked people? (Psalm 49:5–9)

5 Why should I fear in times of trouble, when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me, 6 those who trust in their wealth and boast of the ...

January 10 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
What does the Bible say about sadness?

January 09 2019

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

Some apply this verse today to superficial believers who renounce their Christianity or to unbelievers who come close to salvation, then turn away. Either...

January 09 2019 4 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

If a Christian accidentally kills a person will s/he lose his/her salvation?

Even in the Old Testament (as indicated in the passage cited in the question), there was a distinction made between deliberate or premeditated killing, and...

January 09 2019 Follow Vote Up

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?

January 09 2019

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
How does Lot's wife looking back relate to us today?

January 09 2019

Award for Steve Nearman , A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
Must precept be upon precept?

January 09 2019

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What does it mean that love is not proud?

We don't put ourselves above other people, thinking they're wrong and we're right all the time, no! We're to love and treat each other right, plus be workers...

January 08 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by George Emerson

Were the Founding Fathers of the United States Christians?

I am quite confident that a majority of our founding get father's were Christians. We're they faultless? No, as they are as we are from a fallen race. That...

January 08 2019 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up