What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
Some have not considered when reading the gospel that the writers were recalling things they were taught, which means not everything they wrote is to be...
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Paula Clare
Was Psalm 22 written in the early 1st century because of its detailed description of the crucifixion?
The whole of the OT was translated from Hebrew into Greek around 285-247 BC by scholars working in Alexandria during the reign of Ptolemy ll Philadelphus,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is Jesus' work yet unfinished according to 1 John 3:8?
Yes, it is finished (at least in part.) 1 John 3:5 says, "You know Christ came to take away our sins. He isn't sinful." He has never been sinful and never...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Who were to serve as God's "witnesses"? (Isaiah 43:10-12)
In my opinion, God was speaking in the cited passage at that time to the entire Jewish nation (the descendants of Jacob).
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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How do I communicate that Jesus is God?
How did you yourself come to the conclusion that Jesus is God? That could be an effective means of discussing the subject with those who are not already...
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Tim Maas
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Is Jesus' work yet unfinished according to 1 John 3:8?
In addition to making salvation and eternal life possible for believers in this present age, Jesus' redeeming death and subsequent resurrection sealed the...
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Tim Maas
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What does "reign in life" in Romans 5:17 mean if "reign" is defined in the dictionary as "to exercise power and control over" something?
In addition to the eternal life that faith in Christ has gained for believers after their earthly lives end, those believers can live their earthly lives...
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Dave Larsen
How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
Though Satan stands condemned, he has yet to be thrown down. Yoshua defeated him by walking out the WORD of His Father perfectly John 17:17-19. But he is not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is it that Jesus' disciples and other early Christians were also killed after Jesus was crucified, eg John, Stephen, James, and others?
Good question, Ponatshego Kgagawe! In the Roman Empire, "Christians were the targets of persecution because they refused to worship the Roman gods or to pay...
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Anonymous
Is Jesus' work yet unfinished according to 1 John 3:8?
He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of ...
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What does the Bible say about rage?
It seems like we are seeing more rage nowadays than ever, e.g. road rage, etc.
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How do I communicate that Jesus is God?
I would like to be able to clearly lovingly share about Christ being part of the Trinity.
John 1:1 - 5
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Who is the antichrist?
Who is the antichrist? An antichrist is defined as someone who is against Christ. You had antichrists during the apostles' days. One apostle wrote that...
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Who were to serve as God's "witnesses"? (Isaiah 43:10-12)
Isaiah 43:8 Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, those who are deaf, even though they have ears! 43:9 All nations gather toget...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why would God use a donkey? (Numbers 22:27–33)
Balaam was greedy for gain. Now this is exactly the OPPOSITE of the kind of man that God wants us to be: "...God's steward... must be above reproach. "He...
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What does the Bible say or infer about a person smoking marijuana?
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Why would God use a donkey? (Numbers 22:27–33)
Numbers: 22-28: And the Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, "What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three...
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Should Christians attend weddings of those in other faiths?
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Do you have to say the sinner's prayer in order to be saved?
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What does Romans 6:7 mean? It says, “He who has died has been set free from sin."
A person who has physically died can no longer commit sinful acts. Those who have placed their faith in Christ for the salvation and eternal life that He...
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Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?
There are two kinds of works. First, there are works of the flesh performed by unsaved sinners where even their good works are tainted by sin (pride, etc),...
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What does it mean in Titus 2:11 that "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people?"
My understanding of this verse reads this way: The Grace of God (which brings salvation) is shown to all mankind. When you look at the original Greek, the...
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Tim Maas
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Why was circumcision in the flesh added to GOD'S covenant with Abraham after GOD had credited Abraham with righteousness? According to Paul’s arguments should not circumcision of the flesh have come first?
I would say that circumcision was not an addition to the covenant, but was a visible outward sign of a male's inclusion in the covenant.
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How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)
Jesus said it is God's work that we believe. He works in us to will and to do his good pleasure as stated in Philippians. Faith/believing is a gift that we...
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How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
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I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?
All sin daily and fall short of the glory of God. The good news is, once saved, our sins, past, present and future, are all forgiven. We really don’t need to...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
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Who will go to heaven?
Those who will go to heaven are those who desire to be ONE with God and live accordingly. These people confess Jesus as LORD and they remember that once one...
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Dave Larsen
If Abraham was considered righteous because of his faith in God why was Israel given the law?
Abraham is called a prophet three times in Scripture. When GOD credited Abraham with righteousness it was for believing in the promised son. The promised son...
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Why was circumcision in the flesh added to GOD'S covenant with Abraham after GOD had credited Abraham with righteousness? According to Paul’s arguments should not circumcision of the flesh have come first?
If righteousness is credited apart from the law because Abraham believed GOD'S promise according to Paul, why then add more requirements to the covenant? ...
James 1:25
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Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?
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Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?
In his biblical commentary, T. C. Butler indicates that Jerusalem was outside of Judah's territorial allotment, and just inside Benjamin's territory,...
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Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?
Joshua 18:28 Joshua 15:8 lists Jerusalem in Judah, but Joshua 18:28 says it is in Benjamin.
Joshua 18:11 - 28
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Where did we get our Bible?
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How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)
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What is the significance of unleavened bread?
Unleavened Bread is a festival that lasts seven days. It starts with a Sabbath and ends with a Sabbath. Seven in Scripture represents compete and/or holy...
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Why did testing come to Job? (Job 23:10)
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Who is the antichrist?
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Should a Christian practice yoga?
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What does the Bible say about coincidence?
https://ebible.com/questions/2202-what-does-the-bible-say-about-luck
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, Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.
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Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?
If you sin without knowing what you’re doing, God takes that into account. But if you sin knowing full well what you’re doing, or have a momentary...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?
Marriage equality is a legal issue and not a religious one. In the first place, the word "marriage" did not come into our language until the 13th century....
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Why are there so many fake Christians?
I prefer "notional" Christians over fake Christians. Millions of people have a notion that they are "Christian" because, well, they are not Jewish, a Hindu,...
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What are 'presumptuous sins'?
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What is the New English Bible (NEB)?
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What is the lust of the eyes?
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What does the Bible say about coincidence?
There are at least 2 clear mentions of "coincidence(s) in the Bible: The AMP Version (Amplified Version)) of Luke 10:31 has this: "Now by coincidence a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? (ebible.com) Exodus 20:7 tn or “use” (NCV, TEV); NIV, CEV, NLT “misuse”; NRSV “make wrongful use of.”...
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What does the Bible say about hate?
What does the Bible say about hate? Proverbs 6:16 thru 19: "There are six things the LORD hates—no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue,...