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  1. Was Diotrophes a pastor (3 John 1:9)
  2. How can we make our prayers like "incense" as in Psalm 141:2?
  3. Is John talking about the right doctrine or right living when he emphasises "truth" in 3 John?
  4. Do good deeds always indicate service to God? (3 John 11)
  5. 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"?
  6. Why does 2 John 10 tell us not to receive certain people when Jesus told us to love our enemies?
  7. Could you help me see how Romans 8:38 specifically assures us His love stays the same no matter what?
  8. How can you daily "exalt" and "bless" God's name as in Psalm 145:1?
  9. When Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 13, was he trying to show us what God’s love looks like?
  10. How does Psalm 19:1 show God's glory?


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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are the attributes of God?

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I love "My God" by Go Fish Guys: My God is so big and so strong and so mighty There's nothing my God cannot do My God is so big and so strong and so mighty...

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Answer by shannon Haycraft

Why did Adam sin even though God's spirit abides in him as mentioned in 1 John 3:9?

I think of this as more plainly that Adam, like the rest of us, is human. He was created by God to have a relationship with God. Just as the rest of...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about hospitality?

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Hospitality as a Leadership Qualification Both 1 Timothy 3:2 and Titus 1:8 list “hospitable” among the first traits required of an overseer or elder. The...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about hospitality?

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Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 NET This entertainment of angels is a vague...

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Is Isaiah 53 'The Suffering Servant' a prophecy about Jesus?

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What does the Bible say about hospitality?

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?

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Another good song based on this passage is Romans 8:37-39 | Scripture Song – “Yet I Will Rejoice”. It is a Scripture Memory Fellowship song:...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is 2 Corinthians 12:2 about?

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Paul was quite a character! That is, he became a great servant of the Lord Jesus. He became a minister of the gospel, "According to the gift of God's grace,...

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is 2 Corinthians 12:2 about?

What is 2 Corinthians 12:2 about? "A Mormon on YouTube said that Paul is referring to the 'Celestial Kingdom.'" If by 'Celestial Kingdom' the Mormon on...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does the Bible say about fear?

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Thanks Jack. Did not know there were sequels!

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Answer by Donna Williams

Could you help me see how Romans 8:38 specifically assures us His love stays the same no matter what?

Dear Anonymous, the Apostle Paul was fully persuaded that nothing in this life, or in the life to come, would ever be able to separate him from the love of...

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Answer by Donna Williams

How can we make our prayers like "incense" as in Psalm 141:2?

Our prayers are like incense, or a sweet smelling savor to God; because we are in Christ! To be offered daily unto God our Father through the Lord Jesus...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1

How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1 1 John 2:1 keeps believers from sin by setting the goal of holy living ("that you may not sin") while...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about fear?

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Shirley, yes, I have seen the movie, "God's Not Dead." There are sequels: God's Not Dead (film series) 1. God's Not Dead (2014)...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does confession do (1 John 1:9)?

What does confession do (1 John 1:9)? Based on 1 John 1:9 from the ESV Bible, confession of sins leads to God's faithful and just forgiveness and cleansing...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How can we make our prayers like "incense" as in Psalm 141:2?

How can we make our prayers like "incense" as in Psalm 141:2? Psalm 141 is reckoned as a psalm of David. The writer seeks God's protection not only from the...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit? Dear Anonymous, My view is that speaking in tongues today is not evidence that a person is...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does the Bible say anything about a pre-Adamic race?

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Those of us who believe the Bible to be God's Word to us, believe the scripture that says, 'Eve is the mother of all living.' That settles the fictitious...

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How can we make our prayers like "incense" as in Psalm 141:2?

Psalm 141:2 Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice!

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When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

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Easter is on different dates in our Julian calender because it has to sync up with the Hebrew calender at passover! So it has everything to do with the...

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Could you help me see how Romans 8:38 specifically assures us His love stays the same no matter what?

Romans 8:38 38 "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,"

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What parts of 1 Peter 1 are figures of speech?

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Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Was Diotrophes a pastor (3 John 1:9)

Based on the Bible (3 John 9), Diotrephes loved to have the “pre-eminence” and rejected John’s authority, but he is not explicitly called a pastor. He acted...

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Answer by Donna Williams

Is John talking about the right doctrine or right living when he emphasises "truth" in 3 John?

Dear Anonymous, I believe that the Apostle John is talking about the Person who is Truth, Jesus Christ! Whether it's doctrine, living, or right believing,...

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Answer by Donna Williams

How can you daily "exalt" and "bless" God's name as in Psalm 145:1?

Dear Anonymous, for me this is easy! I will bless and exalt Him by offering a daily sacrifice of praise. For God alone is worthy, and everything that He has...

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Answer by Denise Kiedis

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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Answer by 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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Comment 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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Question by Anonymous
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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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Question by Anonymous
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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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Comment 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Comment 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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Comment 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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Comment 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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Answer by 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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