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Does God know the future?

July 14 2023

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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

July 14 2023

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Who was Achish in the Bible?

Achish was the name (or possibly the title) of two kings of Gath (in the territory of the Philistines). The first of these kings gave aid to David when he...

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Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts?

July 14 2023

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

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

I believe that this verse is commonly cited as a reference to the existence of multiple Persons within the Godhead, later elaborated on in Scripture as the...

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

Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil."

Genesis 3:22

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

What is the difference between hell, hades, Gehenna, lake of fire, Abraham Bosom?

Previously addressed at: https://ebible.com/questions/367-what-is-the-difference-between-sheol-hades-hell-lake-of-fire-paradise-and-abraham-s-bosom and...

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Answer by Kenneth McEachern

Why is obedience to God important?

In addition to what's already been shared, I believe that obedience is important because it's our way of cooperating with God's plan for this world and for...

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Answer by Helmut Fischl , Retired

When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

This question is a rather complex one and is not answerd very quickly. It requires foundational knowledge of scripture and its meanings. Many interpretations...

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Answer by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

Who is my brother and sister?

I agree with Tim Maas. In the ekklesia, my brothers and sisters are those who are baptised, born again and who have been spiritually regenerated, those who...

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What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?

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What does Proverbs 14:12 mean?

July 12 2023

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

What made the blessing go sour? (Psalm 44:9, 17)

In my opinion, the blessing "went sour" because of God's deferred judgment against the prior evil reigns of Josiah's grandfather Manasseh and Josiah's father...

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What are the attributes of God?

July 12 2023

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why did God destroy so many people—including wives and children—for the sins of a few? (Numbers 16:21–35)

This is a fair question; Moses and Aaron asked the same question: O God, the God who gives breath to all living things, will you be angry with the entire...

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What made the blessing go sour? (Psalm 44:9, 17)

9 But you have rejected us and disgraced us and have not gone out with our armies. 17 All this has come upon us, though we have not forgotten you, and ...

July 12 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How was the Apostle Peter affected by the Jerusalem Conference with Paul in a.d. 49?

The short answer is because Peter and his church of God followed Christ in the flesh. Paul and his church, the body of Christ, follow Christ ascended (2 Cor...

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What can we learn from Rebekah in Genesis 24:12-21?

July 11 2023

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

Who is my brother and sister?

In my opinion, the brothers and sisters of Christians, in the sense discussed in the Bible, are only other believers in Christ (as indicated by Jesus Himself...

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Who is my brother and sister?

Who are the ones who are Jesus’ brother, sister and mother?

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

What does the Bible say about generosity?

Good question, Jay! The Nave's Topical Bible says something like this when it lists cross-references: Proverbs 11:24 = De 15:10; Ps 112:9; Pr 11:18; Pr...

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

If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

Yes, Charles, I can see your problem. "Jesus says in John’s Gospel that the time is coming when people in the graves will hear His voice “and come forth—...

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

How should we interpret this verse: "If the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!"?

Proverbs 11:31 This construction is one of the “how much more” arguments – if this be true, how much more this (arguing from the lesser to the greater). The...

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I become a Christian?

The faith-righteousness we receive speaks to us in these words of Moses: "God's living message is very close to you, as close as your own mouth."And what is...

July 11 2023 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

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

Jesus Blesses Little Children Mark 10:13-16 NKJV 13Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who...

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Answer by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

Greetings, Jack Gutknecht Your reply takes me back 2000 years, and that is where the clues lie. John 2:1-11, is to us, a treasure trove of information, but...

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What does it mean in 1 Tim 4:1 that 'some will depart from faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits?'

July 10 2023

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When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)

July 10 2023

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What does the Bible say about bees/bee stings?

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

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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?

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How can I become a Christian?

July 09 2023

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

Is the curse the reason that snakes slither (Genesis 3:14)?

In my opinion, the judgment on the serpent would have been analogous to the curse placed on Eve with respect to child-bearing. The process would have been...

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

What does destroyer mean in the Bible in Exodus chapter 12:23?

In my opinion, "the Destroyer" would have been an angel whom God specifically appointed or assigned to that purpose, similar (by my reading) to a later...

July 09 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about common sense?

I agree with Michael when he said that common sense combines wisdom and discretion. Wisdom is knowing what to do; discretion is knowing when and where. And...

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What does destroyer mean in the Bible in Exodus chapter 12:23?

God wanted to panish the Egyptians

Exodus 12:23

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Is the curse the reason that snakes slither (Genesis 3:14)?

Every time we see a snake slithering, limbless, on the ground, we have a reminder of the Fall of man and the effects of sin. S. Michael Houdmann I looked ...

Genesis 3:1 - 24

July 09 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the book of Haggai?

The book of Haggai was written during the Persian period after the fall of Babylon and seventy years after the fall of Jerusalem. At the time of writing, the...

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Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?

July 08 2023

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How many years are between Jesus and Adam?

Discussed at https://ebible.com/questions/1494-what-is-the-age-of-the-earth-how-old-is-the-earth and...

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

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

It seems to me that the perspective that Jesus is referring to could be summarized as humility, willingness and even active desire to learn or to be...

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What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?

July 08 2023

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What are the Ten Commandments?

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What does the Bible say about common sense?

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July 08 2023

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

Mark 10:14 - 15

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