Gold Evangelist award!
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What does it mean to have a seared conscience?
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William Gleason
, Gideon, retired federal agent
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Mona Tillman
Who is the writer talking to in Psalms 42?
Psalm 42:5: Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should a Christian view logic?
How should a Christian view logic? God views logic and reason as reflections of His own unchanging, truthful, and orderly character. Christian theology...
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Daniel Veler
What does the Bible mean when it says 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''?
Your question: What does the Bible mean when it says, 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''? The answer is given to you within the Scriptures. A...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15: "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye...
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William Gleason
, Gideon, retired federal agent
Gold Evangelist award!
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Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? "For as many of you as were baptised into Christ did put on Christ." Paul describes those...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does Philippians 2:5-9 mean for us regarding using him as an example?
What does Philippians 2:5-9 mean for us regarding using him as an example? "Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 who, existing in the...
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Leslie Coutinho
What was Jeremiah 1:15 referring to when it states, “And they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah”?
Jeremiah 1:15: For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdom of the north, saith the Lord; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does “peacemaker” mean in Matthew 5:9?
What does "peacemaker" mean in Matthew 5:9? "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God." To be "peaceable" literally means to be a...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I forgive myself?
I believe one of the best things to ever happen to me happened the day I realized how much I had invested in my own destruction. I was awakened to just how...
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Daniel Veler
How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?
Your question: “How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?” The answer is that they will still have free will. Listen to what Paul writes concerning...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in Matthew 5?
What does it mean that God sends rain on the just and the unjust alike in Matthew 5? Does God bless the unjust as well as the just? In the Sermon on the...
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John Blundell
What did it mean for the adulteress to have her 'belly swell' and 'thigh rot away' in Num 5:27?
What did the husband suspect or discover that aroused his jealousy if the woman was not pregnant? The curse from drinking the bitter water is related to his...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should I understand Matthew 5:45, where Jesus says God sends rain on the just and the unjust, alongside Ecclesiastes 7:20, which says there is no just man on earth who does good and does not sin?
To understand Matthew 5:45 alongside Ecclesiastes 7:20, you need to consider the difference between positional/comparative righteousness and absolute moral...
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Donna Williams
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15
Dear Anonymous, we are to be thankful by practicing it in our every day living. The apostle is also teaching us how we are to interact with one another as...
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Daniel Veler
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
Your question: Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law? The answer is no. But not doing so carries a consequence. Hear what Jesus said: Matthew...
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Daniel Veler
If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the devil?
Your question: If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the devil? Whether we keep the law or not is debated today, just as it...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to receive a double portion?
What does it mean to receive a double portion? In Scripture, a double portion symbolises inheritance, responsibility, and divine favour. It appears in...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Should a Christian exercise? Is exercise something Christians should be focused on?
There is an old Aussie proverb that goes: Sound mind, sound body, take your pick. A Christian should exercise regularly, but as in everything he/she does,...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did God let my house burn down in a fire?
Hopefully, as this is an old question, the person who asked the question has found the 'peace that transcends all understanding". I will try in my limited...
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Daniel Veler
How should I understand Matthew 5:45, where Jesus says God sends rain on the just and the unjust, alongside Ecclesiastes 7:20, which says there is no just man on earth who does good and does not sin?
Your question is, “How should I interpret Matthew 5:45, where Jesus states that God sends rain to both the righteous and the unrighteous, in light of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself?
What does it mean to love your neighbour as you love yourself? Jesus answered the question, "Who is my neighbour?" through the parable of the Good Samaritan...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What does it mean to 'spare the rod, spoil the child'?
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Anonymous
How can we practically "be thankful" in challenging circumstances? Colossians 3:15
I.e. What are ways to show gratitude in tough times? Colossians 3:15 MEV 15 Let the peace of God, to which also you are called in one body, rule in your h...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be praying in the Holy Spirit?
What does it mean to be praying in the Holy Spirit? To pray in the Holy Spirit means praying under the guidance, power, and influence of the Holy Spirit...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Matt. 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Jesus meant that true happiness...
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Anonymous
How should I understand Matthew 5:45, where Jesus says God sends rain on the just and the unjust, alongside Ecclesiastes 7:20, which says there is no just man on earth who does good and does not sin?
I’m trying to see whether this is a contradiction, or if “just” means something different in each verse.
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God allow Satan and the demons to sin?
Why did God allow Satan and the demons to sin? God allowed Satan and the demons to sin because He created spiritual beings with genuine moral freedom. That...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the Lord is "my portion"? (Lamentations 3:24)
What does it mean that the Lord is "my portion"? Lamentations 3:24 ESV: "Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him." The Levites as...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the Lord is my banner?
What does it mean that the Lord is my banner? Exodus 17:15 - 16 ESV: "15 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi; 16 And he said,...
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Daniel Veler
What is the Power that works within us?
Your question: What is the Power that works within us? You referenced the following scripture: Ephesians 3:20 ASV - 20: Now unto him that is able to do...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?
Jesus said, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath". Then he said, "The Son of man is (I am) also Lord of the Sabbath". Could these two...
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Daniel Veler
How relevant is the Old Testament today?
Your question: How relevant is the Old Testament today? Let’s first understand the reason behind the division of the Bible into the Old and New Testaments,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Zerubbabel was the LORD's signet ring?
What does it mean that Zerubbabel was the LORD's signet ring? Zerubbabel, who served Jehovah in an official capacity in connection with rebuilding the temple...
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Daniel Veler
What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?
Your question: What is evidence of the Holy Spirit? The evidence of the Holy Spirit is within and without you. Let me explain what I mean. Once you receive...
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Daniel Veler
What is the power of the Holy Spirit?
Your question: What is the power of the Holy Spirit? I’d like to demonstrate the influence of the Holy Spirit on God’s divine plan for salvation. I intend...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How relevant is the Old Testament today?
How relevant is the Old Testament today? God guided his prophets' thoughts to convey his message. This reflects the Bible's statement: "All Scripture is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is Old Testament theology?
What is Old Testament theology? Old Testament theology studies how the Hebrew Scriptures reveal God's nature, character, and actions, along with the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Can man live without God?
Can man live without God? On this subject, three scriptures come to mind: 1. Jeremiah 10: 23 ESV: "O Jehovah, I know that the way of man is not in himself:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the Power that works within us?
Ephesians 3:20 20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, Ask … Ask All...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What can we learn from Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6?
God’s holiness is unrivaled, exalted, and worthy of adoration. The seraphim’s threefold cry “Holy, holy, holy” reveals that He is completely distinct,...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?
The 1000 year reign of Christ mentioned in Revelation 20:4-6 has been the subject of heated theological debates through the church ages, especially during...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Bible say about the power of words?
I can think of two places in Proverbs which say that words have power. First, Proverbs 12:8 says, "There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but...
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rich w
, Bible Student, Old Testament lover
Silver Teacher award!
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Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?
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Daniel Veler
How harmful can words be? (Psalm 64:3-6)
Your question: How harmful can words be? (Psalm 64:3-6) Your words have the power to either bring about righteousness or unrighteousness. They can be used...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse?
Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse? Jesus is fulfilling a prophecy He was willing to submit humbly to fulfilling the prophecy about him,...
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Daniel Veler
What is "the day" (1 Corinthians 3:13)?
Your question: What is "the day" (1 Corinthians 3:13)? 1 Corinthians 3:13: Each builder’s work will be plainly seen, for the day will make it clear, because...
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Daniel Veler
How do I find peace in such a world of turmoil?
Your question: How do I find peace in such a world of turmoil? The peace you seek for does not come from things without but from within. Jesus told his...
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Daniel Veler
Should a Christian promote world peace?
Your question, Should a Christian promote world peace? It is written: Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of...