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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Who is the "US" God is referring to in Genesis 3:22? Was He talking with someone else?

To Tim Maas' answer I would add, the same "us" created the world. Since there is no hint that angels create, then we can rule out angels, including what some...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What did Jesus mean when He said "This kind cometh out but by prayer and fasting."?

Mark 9:29: And he said unto them, "This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting." Lord Jesus gave His disciples power against unclean...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What does it mean to be chastened? How does God chasten us?

Hebrews 12:5: And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint...

July 21 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why does the Bible say only 144,000 will be saved?

I agree with the replies above, I believe the 144,000 mentioned will be Jews and will be priests. Taking the following from Marks post... If Revelation 7:9...

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How can you encourage someone who has lost their child?

July 21 2023

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

John 3:5 has nothing to do with water baptism. It has everything to do with being a human. If you are not born of water (a mother's womb) then you do not...

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July 20 2023

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does it mean that the church is the bride of Christ?

The statement would be in error. Believers today are already in Christ and Christ is already in the believer (Romans 8:1, Romans 8:10). It would make no...

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Why is following Christ so difficult?

July 20 2023

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

Why does blowing the shofar during worship evoke emotion for me and bring the presence of the Holy Spirit?

As previously discussed on ebible.com at https://ebible.com/questions/15924-why-do-some-christians-blow-the-shofar-when-nowhere-in-the-nt-we-re-told-to-do-so...

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Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?

July 20 2023

Question by Cristo Deneys

Why does blowing the shofar during worship evoke emotion for me and bring the presence of the Holy Spirit?

Please explain to me: I blow the shofar in our church during praise and worship, and as soon as I pick up the shofar, without control, the tears start runnin...

July 20 2023 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of Malachi?

Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament. Not much is known of the writer, but his name means “my messenger.” It is the same word for an “angel” which...

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What is the significance of the two tablets for the 10 Commandments?

July 20 2023

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What did Jesus mean when He said "This kind cometh out but by prayer and fasting."?

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What is the significance of the two tablets for the 10 Commandments?

July 20 2023

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Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

July 19 2023

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

Does being blameless mean we must measure up to a list of rules? (Proverbs 20:7)

Since humanity's fall into sin, the only way any person has been able to be declared truly "blameless" before God is through that individual's faith in God...

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Does being blameless mean we must measure up to a list of rules? (Proverbs 20:7)

Jesus Christ did all the "measuring up to" that was required on our behalf. The righteousness of God is imputed unto us upon having faith in Jesus Christ and...

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Does being blameless mean we must measure up to a list of rules? (Proverbs 20:7)

The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them. (Proverbs 20:7)

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What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?

July 19 2023

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Who was Dagon in the Bible?

July 19 2023

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What did Jesus mean when He said "This kind cometh out but by prayer and fasting."?

July 19 2023

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

What should a Christian do if he/she lives in an area where there is no church to attend?

If you are a believer in what Jesus did for mankind at the cross of Calvary, and therefore a disciple of Christ, you are supposed to take the good news to...

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What did Jesus mean when He said "This kind cometh out but by prayer and fasting."?

We start praying with all of our strength. We wrestle back and forth. Finally, our hearts become still and we talk with God quietly, "Lord, I know that I...

July 19 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

When did God shape the Earth?

"In the beginning". We aren't told directly how long ago that was, but if we use the genealogies given, it would seem to be less than 10,000 years. The days...

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Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

July 18 2023

Answer by Darrell Six

Was Mary at the tomb before sunrise or after?

I. The Women Go to the Tomb A.Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb (Mt. 28:1) 1. Does Matthew compress two separate visits into one? 2. Is...

July 17 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Eve Quave

What is the significance of the two tablets for the 10 Commandments?

I'm convinced it has to do with the Law of Two Witnesses, Deut. 17:6 & Deut. 19:15. We see the Law of 2 Witnesses all through the Bible. Example: Rev....

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Answer by Eve Quave

Why did God write the Ten Commandments on two tablets of stone and not just one?

I'm convinced it has to do with the Law of Two Witnesses, Deut. 17:6 & Deut. 19:15. We see the Law of 2 Witnesses all through the Bible. Example: Rev....

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

Israel (the circumcision) was saved 'by' faith, but we today (the uncircumcision) may have salvation 'through' faith (Rom 3:30). Forgiveness of sin came by...

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

What did Jesus mean in John 14:18 when he said, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you"?

In my opinion, Jesus was referring both to His coming resurrection, and to the abiding presence of God the Holy Spirit after Jesus' return to God the Father....

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What are some good ways to follow and obey Jesus?

One word: LOVE! Galatians 5:14 "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." So simple, yet so hard to...

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What did Jesus mean when he said, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you" in John 14?

John 14:18 -- 18 "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why are there so many different doctrines or sets of beliefs in Christianity?

2 Timothy 4:3: For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does predestination work as described by scripture?

How does predestination work as described in Scripture? The articulation of the doctrine of predestination depends entirely on the tradition embraced by the...

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How can I accept the kingdom as a little child thinks?

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What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?

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Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense?

July 16 2023

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Why should wives submit to their husbands?

July 16 2023

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What does the Bible say about fear?

July 16 2023

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

Who is my brother and sister?

Like Jesus said, "Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” In other words, Christians are my brothers and sisters....

July 16 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rick Baugh , Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer

How many years are between Jesus and Adam?

According to both the Hebrew calendar, which claims to set year numbers since creation, and the analysis of Bishop Usher of biblical chronologies, it was...

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