Why did the Magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus?
I got this from the song "How many kings" by Downhere. I thought it a perfect answer. Bringing our gifts for the newborn Savior All that we have, whether...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of 1 John 3:6?
Good question. If you look at the various Bible translations, you see that some have "keeps on sinning," "is practicing sinning," or something like "goes on...
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by Donna Williams
Do good deeds always indicate service to God? (3 John 11)
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I always depend on the Holy Spirit to help me answer the questions that are asked here on eBible. TGBTG!
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Anonymous
How can you daily "exalt" and "bless" God's name as in Psalm 145:1?
How can you daily "exalt" and "bless" (praise) God's name as in Psalm 145:1?
Psalms 145:1 - 21
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Anonymous
Is John talking about the right doctrine or right living when he emphasises "truth" in 3 John?
I.e. is he focusing on right doctrine, right living, or on something else?
3 John 1:1 - 15
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do good deeds always indicate service to God? (3 John 11)
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Good answer, Donna! When you mentioned Acts 10:38, I thought to myself that a lot of professing Christians are content with just "going about" and not like...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible say about faithfulness?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning of John 13:8?
What is the meaning of John 13:8? "Peter saith unto him, 'Thou shalt never wash my feet.' Jesus answered him, 'If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning of 1 John 3:6?
What is the meaning of 1 John 3:6? In the original language, though, the Greek verb for "sin" in 1 John 3:6 is in the present tense, which, in that language,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Was Diotrophes a pastor (3 John 1:9)
Was Diotrophes a pastor (3 John 1:9) In short, the answer is NO. This is what John wrote to the congregation about him: "I wrote somewhat unto the church:...
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by Billy P Eldred
What effects do conditions like autism, attachment disorder, ADHD, etc., have on the Christian life?
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Shirley, well said.
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Donna Williams
Was Diotrophes a pastor (3 John 1:9)
Dear Anonymous, it's possible that Diotrephes was a servant leader; however, his behavior was definitely not displaying the love of God and the humility of...
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Donna Williams
Do good deeds always indicate service to God? (3 John 11)
Dear Anonymous, this verse is an indication of our relationship with God. Doing good deeds are an outward display that we are from God, and are his children....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the definition of exhortation?
What is the definition of exhortation? In the Bible, exhortation means to strongly encourage, urge, or call believers to action, often translated from the...
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by Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
Why do Jews claim the Temple must be rebuilt in exactly the same spot as the previous ones?
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Amen brother Jack. Well-said.
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the definition of piety?
What is the definition of piety? Piety in the Bible represents a devoted, reverent relationship with God, characterised by obedience, prayer, and "the fear...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is sanctification? What is the definition of Christian sanctification?
What is the definition of Christian sanctification? Christian sanctification is the progressive work of God's grace and the Holy Spirit that sets believers...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the definition of grace?
What is the definition of grace? John 1:16 reads, "For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." But what IS grace? The briefest definition...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
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Or, the most famous (well-known) song, "Sing for Joy," by Lamont Hiebert has the line (at the end): Draw near to Him, He is here with us Give Him your love,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the New Jerusalem?
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Pray for a lady's salvation that I just witnessed to @ Kunes in Elkhorn while we were both waiting for an oil change. She was from the Philippines, and I...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the definition of evil?
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This begs the question what constitutes a personality? Can it just be a distinguishing trait, or does it have to be a consciousness? A tree, a dog, a cat are...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does the term "prodigal son or daughter" mean?
Luke 15:13: And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the definition of evil?
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Thank you friend! Very good explanation!
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Billy P Eldred
Why does God hate sin?
To me, why God hates sin has to do with why He created mankind. Why did God create us and why did He create us as we are? If he hates sin and He could create...
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Anonymous
Do good deeds always indicate service to God? (3 John 11)
3 John 11 "Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God."
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Anonymous
Was Diotrophes a pastor (3 John 1:9)
3 John 1:9 I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.
3 John 1:1 - 15
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did Christ try to get Judas to repent?
Did Christ try to get Judas to repent? Jesus gave Judas Iscariot ample opportunity for repentance during their three years together, even though He knew...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?
Should Christians try to evangelise atheists? Yes, Christians are generally encouraged to evangelise atheists as part of the Great Commission, viewing them...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about angels?
What does the Bible say about angels? The Bible describes angels as created spirit beings who serve as God's messengers, warriors, and protectors of...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Why didn't Jesus allow the demons to declare who He is?
Four possible reasons: 1) There was a timing to Jesus' redemptive mission that would be disrupted if His identity as the Messiah were revealed or publicized...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the tribe of Reuben?
What should we learn from the tribe of Reuben? The tribe of Reuben teaches that privilege (firstborn status) requires purity, and moral compromise can...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Gaius in the Bible?
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1: Γάϊος, Gāĭus, (a) a Corinthian, Rom. 16:23, 1 Cor. 1:14; (b) a Macedonian (?), Ac. 19:29; (c) a citizen of Derbe, Ac. 20:4; (d) an Ephesian (?), 3 John 1....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Gaius in the Bible?
I will only describe the Gaius of 3 John. Gaius is called “beloved” by “the elder” and is whom John (the Elder) truly loved. V.1 (Amplified Bible, Classic...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did David want Goliath’s "head"? (1 Samuel 17:54)
Why did David want Goliath's head? I don't think he did; there was nothing he could do with it. He wasn't going to have it mounted and hung on his living...
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Donna Williams
When Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 13, was he trying to show us what God’s love looks like?
Dear Anonymous, I believe the Holy Spirit, through the apostle, was trying to teach the Corinthian believers the importance of demonstrating the love of God...
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Donna Williams
How does Psalm 19:1 show God's glory?
Dear Anonymous, creation is the display of God's glory and power, specifically speaking of the sky above in Psalm 19:1. It bears witness to what is written...
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John Appelt
Who was Belshazzar?
Belshazzar was a Chaldean or Babylonian king only mentioned in Daniel 5:1-30, Daniel 7:1, and Daniel 8:1. According to Jeremiah 27:6-7, Babylon would last...
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Anonymous
When Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 13, was he trying to show us what God’s love looks like?
What does this chapter tell us about God’s character?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the meaning of Hebrews 9 verse 23 where it says, "Thus it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these rites, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these"?
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Exodus 25:30: "And thou shalt set upon the table shed thy read before me alway." Showbread, type of Christ, the Bread of God, nourisher of the Christian's...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of 2 John?
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Would you agree with Matthew Henry's outline? Matthew Henry's Commentary An Exposition, With Practical Observations, of The Second Epistle of John Chapter 1...
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Anonymous
How does Psalm 19:1 show God's glory?
Psalm 19:1 How does nature reveal God's glory and power?
Psalms 19:1 - 14
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does 2 John 10 tell us not to receive certain people when Jesus told us to love our enemies?
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I just reread your very last sentence, Jack. "Refusing to enable false teaching is a distinct action from refusing to love a personal enemy." Right on, Jack!...
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by Billy P Eldred
What are the names of angels in the Bible?
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Phillip, I think Isaiah, which could be read "o shinning one" or "o morning star", is no different than Gabriel could be read as "man of God". Names often...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about moderation?
What does the Bible say about moderation? The Bible promotes moderation—often called self-control, temperance, or gentleness—as a key virtue for avoiding...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about friends?
What does the Bible say about friends? The Bible emphasises that true friendship is precious, built on loyalty, sacrificial love, and wisdom, often stating...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about attitude?
What does the Bible say about attitude? The Bible emphasises that a godly attitude is centred on humility, thankfulness, and Christ-like love, rather than...
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by Joseph LaClair
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Confession with the mouth is also obedience and it is made unto salvation. Without that obedience in faith there is no salvation. Repentance is also...