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  1. Should a believer choose to give the gospel to a non-believer who is most likely to reject Jesus?
  2. Why is the word "wages" used instead of the word "punishment" in the phrase "the wages of sin is death"?
  3. What does the scripture mean in (KJV) Matthew 5:22 where it says whoever is angry without a cause
  4. Were the animal sacrifices at the tabernacle done twice daily, or continuously throughout the day (24/7)?


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How do I quit addiction to alcohol?

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Answer by Chuck Cooper , Owner/Host of "It's A God Thing!" online radio ministry.

What is the key to making marriage last?

We have endured the numerous, typical ups and downs of marriage for almost 56 years! Why? 1. We made a vow to God to honor, serve, obey each other until...

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What is Pentecost Sunday?

Any answer which ignores the Old Testament roots of this day is incomplete at best. Pentecost means the 50th and is the 50th day after the wave sheaf...

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How can I discover my purpose in life?

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Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?

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Why do so many of us still struggle with temptation and desires to sin if we're not controlled by our sinful nature anymore?

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Why do so many of us still struggle with temptation and desires to sin if we're not controlled by our sinful nature anymore?

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Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in heaven?

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How can we know what our vocation is?

June 11 2018

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why is there so much animal sacrifce in the Old Testament and how do we relate that message to our lives today?

The first animal sacrifice happened on the same day that Adam and Eve sinned. God had only given them one prohibition – do not eat from tree of the knowledge...

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Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

June 10 2018

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

What does David expect from God when he says, "Deal bountifully with Your servant" in Psalms 119, verse 17?

I think that the psalmist's emphasis here is on wanting to be given the maximum opportunity to serve God by being blessed by Him (with the added implication...

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

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

Christians who have died do not visit or communicate with those whom they have left behind on earth. When Christians on earth believe in or attempt such...

June 10 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is the meaning when Jesus said He gives His own new name to those who endure?

Biblical names indicate character and ownership, thus those who overcome sin are given the character of God and proclaimed as His special people, citizens of...

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Is creationism scientific?

June 10 2018

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

What is the meaning when Jesus said He gives His own new name to those who endure?

In my opinion, the reference here in the statement of the risen, ascended, and glorified Christ to the church at Philadelphia is similar to the statement...

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Answer by Billye Miles Seale

Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?

1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV: ”But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope...

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Is 'idle hands are the devil's workshop' a biblical statement?

June 09 2018

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

Why did Miriam and Aaron become opposed to Moses’ Cushite wife? (Numbers 12:1)

My understanding is that the verse cited in the question is the only place in the Bible where Moses' Cushite wife is mentioned. She is apparently not...

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Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

Yes. We are all born with a sinful nature from Adam. Jesus said ye must be born again to enter the kingdom of Heaven. How do we get born again? When we...

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What is the intermediate state?

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What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?

June 09 2018

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How can I forgive myself?

The issue of forgiveness begins with God. You see, he defined what sin was when he gave us the Ten Commandments. Then he told the Israelites how they could...

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Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How can I discover my purpose in life?

God says in the Bible that he created human beings (Gen 1:26-27). It also says that God has plans for our lives (Jer 29:11), that his will for us is “good...

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What is the gospel of inclusion?

June 09 2018

Answer by Matthew Andrew

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

John 14:6 is the reference place the Holy Spirit in me tells me to send and reference any/everyone who would ask this question. It is clearly stated, JESUS...

June 08 2018 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dorothy Mathieson

Do Christians believe in three gods?

At Sunday School, I learned in the Bible, how we humans were formed. “In the beginning....”Genesis 1:1-31. But the most important part being Genesis 1:26-28....

June 08 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Olusegun Afolabi

What does it mean to dress modestly?

Dressing is the act of wearing clothes, especially for public appearance. Therefore it is important to dress appropriately for dignity. Hebrews 13:7,...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is biblical theology?

We need to remember there are different dispensations in the bible. God deals with different people differently. We who are in the church age, the age grace...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

Moses did have a problem with his temper. Earlier in his life he lost his temper and killed an Egyptian (Ex 2:12). Now Moses, because of his temper, he lost...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

When Jesus said, "But you say 'Whoever says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God,"'" was He talking about monetary gain or spiritual gain?

Jesus was talking here about financial affairs. During this encounter (Matt. 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-13), the Pharisees questioned Jesus about a man-made tradition...

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

When Jesus said, "But you say 'Whoever says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God,"'" was He talking about monetary gain or spiritual gain?

In my opinion, Jesus was speaking of material wealth or possessions that could (and should, according to the commandment to honor one's father and mother)...

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

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

Even though Moses was spoken of very favorably as someone with whom God spoke face to face (as one would with a friend) (Exodus 33:11), there remained a...

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

Why was the Lord so angry about the people’s complaints? (Numbers 11:1)

The Bible describes God as merciful and slow to anger (Psalm 103:8), which are both true. When He became angry with His own chosen people in the wilderness,...

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How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?

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How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?

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What is Euthyphro's Dilemma?

June 08 2018

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Is it wrong to feel someone is disturbing me by praying out loudly, for example at 4am?

The question seems to be asking for reason of fear for God's word. One the one end you scared to voice your opinion on something that appears godly but in...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?

The evidence of the Holy Spirit is written in scripture. We receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit when we believe the gospel of our salvation. First...

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Answer by Paul Castellanos

Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?

I am a lay person and new to eBible. I am a Ruling Elder in my church and a student of the Bible. Luke was a physician as am I. He was an expositor of great...

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Should Christians celebrate Passover?

June 08 2018

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

12 But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this ...

Numbers 20:12 - 13

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How can I forgive myself?

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