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Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the "hope of glory"? (Colossians 1:27)
Hebrews 6:19,20: "This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is God like a rock (Psalm 31:2)?
God is like a rock because He is a place of refuge, strength, and salvation. The text explicitly states in Psalm 31:2, "Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In what ways can or should the church be serving the world? Colossians 1:24-29
Based on Colossians 1:24-29 and its cross-references, here is how the church can and should serve the world. The primary way the church serves the world is...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How could Eutycus be dead if he had life in him? Acts 20:9-10
Very simply, the Bible says what it means. It does not say this is/was a resurrection. Therefore, I do not conclude it as such. The Bible always says what it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will there be a partial rapture?
Friend, this is the most important question you will ever face. Not just whether the rapture is partial, but whether you are ready to meet the Lord. The...
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Ainsley Chalmers
Is there any truth to the theory that there are "genetically-programmed sinners"? If so, can genetically-programmed sinners get to heaven?
A Christian friend suggested that psychopaths, homosexuals, and presumably others are genetically programmed to their sinful lifestyles.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will the prophecy in Daniel 11:35 be fulfilled before or after the Millennial Kingdom?
Very good question, Vanessa! I would say, "before" to your first question, Daniel 11:35 will be fulfilled BEFORE the Millennial Kingdom. The reason being is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why couldn't the King's wife live in David's palace (2 Chronicles 8:11)?
Does Solomon's treatment of his wife in 2 Chronicles 8:11 seem right to you? What dangers are lurking behind this situation (1 Kings 11:1-13)? MacArthur...
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shannon Haycraft
Will Christians be part of this war? (Revelation 17:14)
Revelation 17:14 is part of the 2nd coming of Christ, in which he will defeat Satan and all his followers, both human and spiritual. Christians will be with...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why make the way to salvation "narrow"? (Luke 13:24)
The narrowness of the way is not God trying to keep people out. It is the reality that there is only one way to deal with sin: through Jesus Christ. The...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why would David be so brutal? (2 Samuel 8:2)
Why would David be so brutal? (2 Samuel 8:2) In 2 Samuel 8:2, David's brutal treatment of the Moabites—making them lie on the ground and executing two-thirds...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why couldn't the King's wife live in David's palace (2 Chronicles 8:11)?
Why couldn't the King's wife live in David's palace? 2 Chronicles 8:11 ESV: "And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Christ in us is the hope of glory?
What does it mean that Christ in us is the hope of glory? The hope of glory is the fulfilment of God's promise to restore us and all creation (see Romans...
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ken springer
What does it mean to walk in the light?
I have often considered the meaning of this phrase: “walking in the light”. All answers provided by the other contributors are carefully considered, well...
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Billy P Eldred
Silver Teacher award!
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Why couldn't the King's wife live in David's palace (2 Chronicles 8:11)?
The answer is found in 2 CHRO 8:11: "Solomon brought Pharaoh's daughter up from the city of David to the house that he had built for her, for he said, 'My...
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What is the "hope of glory"? (Colossians 1:27)
Colossians 1:27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of...
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can a person still be a Christian and yet deny certain biblical truths?
Dear Ainsley, good question. I'll address just 3 of your 5 points: Denying incarnation is condemned by 1 John 4:2-3; 2 John 1:7. Allegory: Paul uses it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there any significance to colors in the Bible?
Here are Scripture references supporting each symbolic meaning: White (holiness/purity) – Revelation 7:14; Isaiah 1:18; Daniel 7:9; Matthew 17:2 Red/Crimson...
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Donna Williams
Why couldn't the King's wife live in David's palace (2 Chronicles 8:11)?
Solomon's wife was Pharaoh's daughter, and the Egyptians were considered a heathenistic nation because of their idolatry. Solomon said that he could not move...
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jackie pippin
What does it mean "his face fell"?
I didn't do research as Donna did. But where I live the expression that someone's face fell is still very much used. For example, at my granddaughter's...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the heavens declare the glory of God?
What does it mean that the heavens declare the glory of God? Psalm 19:1 ESV: "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Christ is the end of the Law?
What does it mean that Christ is the end of the Law? When the Bible states that "Christ is the end of the law" (Romans 10:4), it primarily means He is the...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does "divers places" or "various places" mean in Matthew 24:7?
Matthew 24:7: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in diverse...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the law of Christ?
What is the law of Christ? The Law of Christ refers to the overarching principle of love that Jesus taught and modelled. Rather than a rigid list of rules,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the "Book of the Law"?
What is the "Book of the Law"? The "Book of the Law" (Hebrew: Torah) refers to the first five books of the Bible—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the curse of the law?
What is the curse of the Law? The "curse of the law," as detailed in Galatians 3:10-13, refers to the spiritual death penalty and judgment that falls upon...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the Old Testament?
What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the Old Testament? The Old Testament Law is classically divided...
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Ainsley Chalmers
Does God destroy those destroying nature, trees, for example?
A friend suggested that God will destroy those harming nature, such as tree felling to construct golf courses.
Revelation 11:16
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Jason Yearick
Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8)
2 Chronicles 8:11 gives us this insight into why Solomon built a separate palace for Pharaoh’s daughter: Solomon brought Pharaoh’s daughter up from the City...
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Anonymous
Will Christians be part of this war? (Revelation 17:14)
Revelation 17:14 ESV "They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are call...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When has "the Father" delivered us? Colossians 1:1-14
The Father delivered you when you believed the gospel. For Paul's original readers, it was when they first heard and accepted the message. For any Christian...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about self-righteousness?
What does the Bible say about self-righteousness? Cambridge Dictionary: "Self-righteousness is the belief or attitude that your own morals, actions, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about self-discipline?
What does the Bible say about self-discipline? In the Bible, self-discipline (often translated as "self-control" or "temperance") is not just willpower but a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say?
How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say? Christians are called to discipline their children with love, patience, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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What does it mean that God has granted us 'everything we need for life and godliness?'
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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What is meant by "Jesus is Lord"?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Does a Christian have to be baptized first before he or she can partake in communion?
Does a Christian have to be baptized first before he or she can partake in holy communion? Scripture is silent on this question. The Bible does not...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
When has "the Father" delivered us? Colossians 1:1-14
As noted in the cited passage, God has made it possible for humans to be delivered from the "domain of darkness", which is the state of unrepentant sin and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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Why did Paul say, "I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake"? Colossians 1:24
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Can a person be baptized after his death?
Can a person be baptized after his death? Jesus commanded us in Matthew 28:19-20 saying "9 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is baptism a personal choice and we can be baptized by a pastor of our choosing?
Is baptism a personal choice and we can be baptized by a pastor of our choosing? The baptism of a believer is done in obedience to God's word in Matthew...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What should we learn from the life of Deborah?
Deborah is first introduced to the Bible reader in Judges 4:4 where she is described as a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth and that she judged Israel at that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Eutycus be dead if he had life in him? Acts 20:9-10
He only had life in him only AFTER Paul raised him from the dead. This was a miracle! Compare 1Ki 17:21-22: 2 Ki 4:34-35 as to the manner in which (the how...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
How could Eutycus be dead if he had life in him? Acts 20:9-10
This is a miracle of resurrection by Paul the Apostle. Acts 20:9-12 9And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep...