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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...

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

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

July 09 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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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

Answer by John Appelt

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 are the Ten Commandments?

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

Mark 10:14 - 15

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How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?

The story of Rahab can be puzzling to some and her induction into the faith hall of fame (Heb 11) might surprise. The Bible text does not say that Rahab was...

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Question by andré Jacobs

How many years are between Jesus and Adam?

Matthew 1:1 - 17

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

Is paradise a different place than heaven?

What/where is paradise? @S. Michael Houdmann kindly adds above; ‘Paradise is a place of blessing where the righteous go after death. The word paradise is...

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What does the Bible say about euthanasia and/or having a living will?

July 07 2023

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What does the Bible say about remarriage after divorce?

July 07 2023

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

What is the difference between offices and gifts in the Bible?

I interpret an "office" as being a duty, charge, or trust of a sacred nature, conferred by God; such as the office of priest in the Old Testament; or...

July 07 2023 Follow Vote Up

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What was the time frame of the Egyptian plagues, first to last?

All of the answers reveal good information. What caused me to research the time frame for the plagues is what the scripture says about the livestock....

July 06 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Church, according to The Word of God?

NT - The Church is the ekklesia, this is the only word in the scriptures for church. It is not to be mistaken with the word, kuriakkon, a word introduced...

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What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

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Why is it important to be familiar with church history?

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How can a person be cleansed of sexual immorality ?

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Do I need to mention every sin I commit every day in my prayers when asking God to forgive me?

July 05 2023

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Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?

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

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What are 'presumptuous sins'?

July 05 2023

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

How can I have an excellent spirit like Daniel?

The book of Daniel offers the following steps to developing an excellent spirit: Have a regular and active prayer life (even in difficult circumstances), in...

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

How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?

Yes, Rahab was a harlot, but (as James is pointing out), although she was justified by her faith and not her works (as is the case even with Christians...

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

What was the actual gospel they were preaching and would it be the same as Paul's gospel?

Israel's gospel (good news) was that their Messiah had arrived and that their promised earthly Kingdom of Heaven was at hand (Matt 10:7, Matt 3:2, Matt 4:17,...

July 05 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?

James 2:25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way?

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July 04 2023

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

What is the Church, according to The Word of God?

From the Greek word 'ekklesia', a church is a called out group or community of members. There was the church in the wilderness, led by Moses (Acts 7:38)....

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

What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

In my opinion, being "poor in spirit" is the opposite of pride, ambition, or vanity. It means realizing that we are sinners who can contribute nothing toward...

July 04 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

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

I heard this advice decades ago, and I agree with it: If a couple is currently living together and requests to be married within the church, they should be...

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

What does the Bible say about obeying parents?

I am combining what I gleaned from a devotional called Daily Proverb which comes to my inbox daily, letgodbetrue. And from...

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

Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?

Jesus gave instructions while living on earth and Jesus gave instructions while ascended into glory from heaven. Things changed at the cross, and the...

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

How should a Christian address poverty?

I would say that Christians should do all within their power to responsibly manage their own resources, recognizing them as a blessing from God to benefit...

July 04 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

If Jesus is God, why on the mountain did God say that Jesus was His Son?

I would refer the questioner to the words of the Athanasian Creed in addressing this question, as found at several sites listed on Google at:...

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