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What are the essentials of the gospel message?
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Ben Amanambu
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Galen Smith
, Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
Why is there so little written in the Bible about Joseph, Jesus' earthly father?
Let me start by saying there is nowhere in the Bible where God explains why he said no more about Joseph in Scripture than he did. Therefore, we can consider...
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Galen Smith
, Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
Why do people call themselves born again Christians, when that term is not found in the Bible?
It can be precarious to explain why other people do things, especially if they have not expressed a reason. Nevertheless, I can answer for myself, and I...
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JD Abshire
Why do people call themselves born again Christians, when that term is not found in the Bible?
John 1:12-13 " But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of...
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Kathy Brundidge
, church of Christ
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James A Cobbs Jr.
, Love Peace & Happiness For The World
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How can a Christian couple heal from a separation?
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
This is an interesting and complex question. It comes under the same heading as horse before the cart, and the chicken or the egg. Think about that...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What was the purpose of the Levitical Law?
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Chris Dibbern
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
The LORD God is sovereign over freewill in the same way we are sovereign over a spider on the wall. If I tap beside that spider, I know it will freely choose...
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Charles Ross
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Why do so many people have to experience terrible suffering before death?
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LOIS JOHNSON
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What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
I have been in the valley it seems more than on the mountain top. It is the only way to learn to trust the Lord. I have been to the place where I totally...
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Shirley H.
, prayer warrior
Does the word "Discretion" in this verse have a deeper meaning?
This chapter in Proverbs is about obedience. Verse 1 reads "My son, forget not My Law; but let your heart keep My Commandments: for length of days, and long...
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Billy P Eldred
Does the word "Discretion" in this verse have a deeper meaning?
To me this verse means: Always strive to have wisdom and carefully choose the path you will follow avoiding evil. (or at least be aware that evil lurks)...
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JESTEEN Y ALEN KUMAR
, Sunday School Teacher at Baptist Church
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Philip Wong
, Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.
If water baptism is so important, why does the Bible not reference Jesus having water-baptized the twelve apostles?
If before the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, water baptism was so prevalent and important, why did Jesus not appear to have first of all water-baptized His twel...
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mathew paasche
I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
I am a Christian under the Catholic Church. I have never ever come across anyone in the Catholic denomination stating that they are not Christians. In fact...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What should we learn from what the Bible says about Tamar?
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What makes Christianity unique?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who will occupy the Millennial Kingdom?
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JD Abshire
How long did Moses stay in Midian?
Stephen's address to the Sanhedrin in Acts 7 gives us a "jet tour" of Biblical history beginning with the call of Abraham through the crucifixion of our...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is The 700 Club? Is The 700 Club biblical?
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Kevin Landry
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What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?
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Dawn Lahiff
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What is eternal death?
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Sudhir Bulsare
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Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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Janet Geoghan
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When God flooded the earth, was the Garden of Eden also destroyed?
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did God destroy the world by flood? What did God really see in the world that he wanted to not strive with humanity?
God tells us in His Holy Bible pointblank why he decided to send the flood and destroy all man and creatures, etc., except Noah, his wife, three sons and...
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JD Abshire
What is the meaning of the Parable of the grain of wheat?
I believe Matthew will give us insight into what The Lord meant by that statement. As he commissioned the disciples he gave them specific orders, a command...
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rogers ward
Why were the people of God in the Old Testament lacking in faith?
This prophet writes by permission of the Holy Spirit. I do not claim to have all knowledge but only what God gives me on a subject. His thoughts are higher...
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Galen Smith
, Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?
The word in this passage is "rend," not "render." It was the custom of ancient Jewish people (and other nearby cultures) to vigorously tear one's clothing as...
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primo immaculata
What is the meaning of Jesus' response in John 12:24?
"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."
John 12:20 - 26
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Kim Hunley
Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.?
This is a "heart" issue.How can anyone ask a question like this, do you go to God when you have an extra need, a new car, money to pay an unexpected hospital...
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Billy P Eldred
What was happening in the rest of the world when the Bible was being written and why is it not covered in the Bible?
One of my favorite Bible verses is the last verse in the book of John. "Jesus did many other things as well. I suppose the whole world would not hold the...
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Billy P Eldred
How is it that many Christians believe that through the Holy Spirit, the dead are being raised, sight is being restored to the blind, and the deaf are able to hear, but deny the power of the Holy Spirit to eternally secure the believer?
Do you believe that the Holy Spirit ever keeps anyone from EVER sinning again once they are saved? I have never seen anyone who disagree with "eternal...
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Lee Montgomery
Does the word "Discretion" in this verse have a deeper meaning?
I know the Webster-definition of "discretion" but does the word have the same meaning within this verse?
Proverbs 3:21
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Billy P Eldred
In the KJV, Matthew 18:22 says that Jesus told Peter to, "forgive seventy times seven." In the NRSV, it only states seventy-seven times in same verse. Is there a reason for the difference in amounts?
Galen gave a great explanation. I would just add that my NIV study Bible adds in parenthesis "(or seventy times seven)". Some translations are word for word...
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James Chacko
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If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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Aurel Gheorghe
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
First let’s make one thing clear; no child of God is illegal! The term “illegal alien,” which is not even a legal term, implies that a person’s existence is...
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Sudhir Bulsare
, Layman
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Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
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JD Abshire
Should any of the Egyptian and Celtic writings included in the Kolbrin Bible be taken as inspired by God as the Bible is?
Revelation 22:18 "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add...
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Dorothy Mathieson
How is it that many Christians believe that through the Holy Spirit, the dead are being raised, sight is being restored to the blind, and the deaf are able to hear, but deny the power of the Holy Spirit to eternally secure the believer?
It is my belief that the peoples 'inner man' have been so filled up with the lies of the devil, that they do not desire to believe this 'power' from the Holy...
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Galen Smith
, Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
In the KJV, Matthew 18:22 says that Jesus told Peter to, "forgive seventy times seven." In the NRSV, it only states seventy-seven times in same verse. Is there a reason for the difference in amounts?
We might guess that this discrepancy was due to variant readings in the Greek manuscripts, but that is not the case. The manuscripts are in strong agreement....
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JD Abshire
How is it that many Christians believe that through the Holy Spirit, the dead are being raised, sight is being restored to the blind, and the deaf are able to hear, but deny the power of the Holy Spirit to eternally secure the believer?
[See https://ebible.com/questions/2327-what-is-perseverance-of-the-saints-and-is-it-biblical for further discussion].
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Arthur Boyd
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JEAN KABUYA
, Pastor @Breath of Life
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? Dear friend; Yes. If baptism was not necessary, The Lord Jesus Christ would have not...
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Shirley H.
, prayer warrior
"When the Apostles returned". How long were they gone and what did Jesus do during their absence?
Let's start at the beginning of chapter 9 of Luke. Then He called His twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils and to...