What can we learn from Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6?
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Some students think that the seraphim are the “living creatures” described in Revelation 4:6-9. Wiersbe
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
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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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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?
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2 Thess 2:1-3 reveals that two events must take place before the rapture namely 1) the falling away of the apostate church and 2) The revealing or unveiling...
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by Daniel Veler
What is eternal life?
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Eternal life is not an acknowledgment of the Father and the Son. It is the definition of having a personal relationship with them, in which he has made us...
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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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Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?
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Galen, I liked your answer and also what W. Wiersbe said, "One thing that encourages us to repent and return to the Lord is the character of God. Knowing...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why did Jesus heal the blind man in John 9 by making mud and then putting it on his eyes?
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Spittle Had Medicinal Value You are correct that spittle was believed to have curative properties in the ancient world. Historical sources confirm this. The...
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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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by Daniel Veler
How do I find a specific question that has been submitted here on ebible.com?
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Thank you I often wondered the same question.
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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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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
When Moses, David, or any who cried out to the Lord, was it audible (people could hear him) or was it in his thoughts (only God can hear him)?
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The Hebrew verb for “cried out” often implies an audible cry. In Exodus 17:4, Moses “cried out to the LORD, saying…” The word “saying” introduces direct...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why is it important to meditate on God's Word?
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We had one Youth Pastor at Scottsdale Bible Church that I saw just sitting and staring once at least. I wondered what he was doing. Meditating, no doubt! He...
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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...
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Daniel Veler
Can a Christian lose salvation?
Your question: Can a Christian lose salvation? I’ve come across two perspectives on this question. One perspective holds that once you’re saved, regardless...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about superstitions?
What does the Bible say about superstitions? Firstly, what is superstition? Superstition is a belief that certain actions, objects, or signs have magical...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't the nakedness of Adam and Eve embarrass them before the fall (Genesis 2:25)?
Why were they not ashamed? I think you know why. There was no such status for a human; nakedness didn't exist for humans before the fall. According to the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does it mean that God is eternal?
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BMA back then stood for "Bible Memory Association." Now the organization is called "Scripture Memory Fellowship." It's a great organization! I highly...
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Is there a recommended minimum in the Bible for how long each day we should spend studying it?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about social justice?
What does the Bible say about social justice? Social justice is the principle that everyone deserves equal rights, opportunities, and fair treatment,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should a Christian promote world peace?
Should a Christian promote world peace? That is a wonderful thought: But Jeremiah recorded for us in Chapter 10: 23 ESV the following: "O Jehovah, I know...
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by Daniel Veler
What is the significance of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?
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You're right!
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Why do some Christians that believe we must keep the 10 commandments only advocate nine, believing the fourth commandment abolished?
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"God's Memorial In the Hereafter" Isaiah 66:22,23."For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, From one Sabbath to another, shall all flesh...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why do some Christians that believe we must keep the 10 commandments only advocate nine, believing the fourth commandment abolished?
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I was working in a factory (actually for 26 years), and we were getting really busy working over-time, Saturdays too. Then the bosses said, "We all might...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the significance of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?
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The third day is significant because it is part of the apostolic gospel (1 Cor 15:3-4), it fulfills Scripture (Jonah 1:17 / Matt 12:40; Hos 6:2; Ps 16:10;...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the significance of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?
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Daniel, what about this? “Three days and three nights” does not require a full 72 hours in Jewish idiom; part of a day can count as a day.
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Jeffrey Johnson
Before receiving the law at Sinai, how did Moses judge?
Before receiving the Law at Sinai, how did Moses judge? The answer is recorded in the following scripture: Exodus 18:16: "When they have a matter, they come...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did Moses copy the Law from the Code of Hammurabi?
Did Moses copy the Law from Hammurabi's Code? The Short answer is: No—Moses did not copy the Law from the Code of Hammurabi. The two legal collections share...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Was Adam with Eve when she spoke to the serpent?
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Danny, I concur with your view. Yes both Adam and Eve fell in sin by their disobedience. Thanks for your contribution to this conversation.
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What does it mean to "enter into his gates with thanksgiving"?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is there evidence that God answers prayer?
Is there evidence that God answers prayer? Yes, without a doubt: Read the following scriptural accounts. 1 Samual 1:10-20 - Hannah asking for a child 1 Kings...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven? Matthew 18:21-22: "Then came Peter and said to him, 'Lord, how oft shall...
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Jolie Rohwer
What is the Sunday law that Ron Wyatt prophesied about on his deathbed?
The Bible tells us that a characteristic of God’s remnant is “those who keep the commandments of God.” Rev. 12:17, 14:12, 22:14 1 John 3:4 tells us “sin is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What did Paul mean when he said that we have the mind of Christ?
What did Paul mean when he said that we have the mind of Christ? 1 Corinthians 2:16: "For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him?...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What did Paul mean when he said physical exercise profits very little?
What did Paul mean when he said physical exercise profits very little? 1 Timothy 4:8: "For bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Satan get into the Garden of Eden?
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I think you're over-thinking it. There is no "perfect place." There was a fight in the Kingdom of Heaven. Here is how it's stated: A war broke out in heaven:...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
How are we to submit to God?
JESUS’ CONSTANT OBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WILL FULFILLS ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS. IT WILL BE THE SAME FOR ALL WHO FOLLOW HIM. How do you fulfill all righteousness? It is...
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Daniel Veler
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?
Your question: What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower? The Parable of the Sower illustrates that there are four distinct ways in which the gospel...
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Daniel Veler
Why do some Christians that believe we must keep the 10 commandments only advocate nine, believing the fourth commandment abolished?
Your question: Why do some Christians who believe we must keep the 10 commandments only advocate nine, believing the fourth commandment is abolished? Some...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I set my mind on the Spirit?
How can I set my mind on the Spirit? One way is by listening to and reading Jesus words in Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount - note what Jesus encourages...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I stay focused on Christ?
How can I stay focused on Christ? Staying focused on Christ begins with understanding the pattern He left for His followers. 1 Peter 2:21 teaches that...
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Why did Jesus warn against saying the word raca in Matthew 5:22?
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by Joe Cota
Does Isaiah 40:22 state that the Earth is round and Job 26:7 state that the Earth is suspended over nothing?
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Thank you for that answer. Unfortunately there are actually Christians who believe the Earth is flat and spread out like a pizza with the dome that is the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was Adam with Eve when she spoke to the serpent?
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Adam listened to his wife instead of listening to God. That's as American as apple pie. Left to his own defense, he was just as weak as his wife. She...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was Adam with Eve when she spoke to the serpent?
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If Adam 'had already disobeyed God by not keeping the garden free of an intruder,' then that would mean that his eating of the forbidden fruit wasn't his...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I overcome spiritual apathy?
How can I overcome spiritual apathy? To fight spiritual apathy, Christians need a clear view of who they are and must take reasonable pride in their distinct...