Silver Teacher award!
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Who was the martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
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Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How do we reconcile the idea of loving our neighbor (all people) as ourselves with "hating" those who oppose us?
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Tim, the word “hate” is not in Mark 12:30–31. It is in Luke 14:26. You likely meant “the verse from Luke.”
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I overcome ministry burnout?
How can I overcome ministry burnout? We must follow Jesus' example: when he felt tired, he went to a lonely place, prayed to his Father, and regained his...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Lord mean by, "Be still and know that I am God"
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Amy Grant also has a good song about Psalm 46:10 called "Be Still" You made me, you know me You're able to show me who I am & what you knew before So I...
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by
Donna Williams
Will the false Christ be from the tribe of Judah?
Daniel, this is a great question! I read several passages of scripture, such as, Daniel chapters 9-12; Matthew 24; 2Thessalonians 2:1-12; and Revelation 13....
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theman jero
Should a Christian be concerned about the AI videos on YouTube?
First of all, we should be grateful for the advancements in artificial intelligence. It has saved a lot of time and improved the efficiency of different...
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theman jero
Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?
I do believe God created the heavens and the earth for a purpose. He created the earth to be inhabited, and He created man to take care of the earth. He...
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by Daniel Veler
How should a Christian respond to persecution?
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I was approached one day by a young girl who was crying because she was being made fun of because claimed to be a Christian. I told her not to cry because...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
How can I discover my purpose in life?
How can I discover my purpose in life? Jesus said to the Devil the following: Matthew 4: 10: "Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
How can I experience joy in my Christian life?
How can I experience joy in my Christian life? To find joy in our Christian life, we must start by reading God's Word, the Bible, and as we read it, we must...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?
Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women, and children included? This is a difficult question. It is hard to comprehend why God would...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should a Christian respond to persecution?
How should a Christian respond to persecution? The Bible clearly says: Jesus was persecuted because he was not part of Satan's world. We are also not part of...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
How should a Christian respond to beggars? In Belfast, we have many street sleepers who sometimes ask for money. We do not know what they do with any money...
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by Daniel Veler
Why do people address God by other names besides Father if Jesus told us to address Him as Father?
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Thank you for your answer.
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robert keith
What "great things" did Baruch want for himself? (Jeremiah 45:5)
It would seem that Baruch was a member of a family which had been of influence in the royal court of Judea. He is named "Baruch, the son of Neriah, the son...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should Christians respond to global poverty and hunger?
How should Christians respond to global poverty and hunger? Christians are called to recognise global poverty and hunger not as distant problems but as human...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should Christians respond to someone with Asperger's?
How should Christians respond to someone with Asperger's? This is something that I personally suffer from, and sometimes life can be difficult: To help...
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by jackie pippin
, Wife of one. Mother of two. Grandmother of four.
What is YHWH? What is the tetragrammaton?
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Thank you for that! Jews also call God Hashem which literally means The Name. They say it out of respect, not using His personal name.
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Donna Williams
Why do people address God by other names besides Father if Jesus told us to address Him as Father?
Daniel, I have thought about this as well; and I believe that many of God's people may not truly understand what Jesus' death and resurrection has done for...
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Daniel Veler
Will the false Christ be from the tribe of Judah?
Israel is looking for their Messiah to come. Will he have to fulfill the prophecy that was written about Jesus? Like being from the tribe of Judah. Born in B...
Revelation 13:1 - 10
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by Daniel Veler
Is the Church missing from Revelation 4 to Revelation 20?
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Jack, have you considered two things? First, what Peter quoted on the Day of Pentecost. He prophesied that the Holy Spirit would be poured out from the Day...
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by
Daniel Veler
What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?
Your question: What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare? Can you recall the words Jesus spoke to his Apostles about the world’s treatment of them?...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
What is the sea of glass mentioned in Revelation 4:6 and 15:2?
What is the sea of glass mentioned in Revelation 4:6 and 15:2? In Revelation, John is granted a vision of God's heavenly court, and among the elements he...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What’s wrong with pleasure? (Ecclesiastes 2:1–2)
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Shirley, your answer has definitely been worth sharing!
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
What is the "Sea" mentioned in 2 Chronicles 4:4?
What is the "Sea" mentioned in 2 Chronicles 4:4? 2 Chronicles 4:2-4 ESV: "Also he made the molten sea of ten cubits from brim to brim, round in compass; and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Is the Church missing from Revelation 4 to Revelation 20?
Good question, Galen! The question of whether the Church is absent from Revelation 4-20 hinges on a notable textual detail: the Greek word ekklēsia...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 2 Chronicles?
What is the book of 2 Chronicles? The book of 2 Chronicles continues Judah's history, tracing the nation from Solomon's reign to Jerusalem's fall. Its...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 1 Chronicles?
What is the book of 1 Chronicles? 1 Chronicles is a historical and theological record that presents Israel's past with a deliberate focus on God's purposes,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Do my believing parent who have passed away know that I am now a believer too?
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Good use of logic, Daniel!
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the Teleological argument for the existence of God?
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This answer only admits the existence of the universe is due to a designer and not God. Where does God enter into this answer? I guess we are to presume that...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is reprobation? What does it mean to be reprobate?
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Romans 1:28 exposes both the nature and the judgment of sin. Humanity’s fundamental rebellion is not merely intellectual; sinners refuse to retain the true...
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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’s wrong with pleasure? (Ecclesiastes 2:1–2)
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the theological concept of prevenient grace/preceding grace? Does it have support in the Bible?
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I have taken time to read through this long article. While I appreciate the concerns raised by Michael on the faithfulness of the prevenient grace doctrine,...
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Daniel Veler
Do my believing parent who have passed away know that I am now a believer too?
Your question: “Do my believing parents who have passed away know that I am now a believer too?” is like a double-edged sword. You asked if your parents...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Holy Bible say about the dictatorships?
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No, a dictatorship is not a great form of government. Think of Hitler and the Nazis. One pastor stood up against him. Dietrich Bonhoffer. He said, "Silence...
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by
Dave Mohler
, Preacher's kid.
Is the Church missing from Revelation 4 to Revelation 20?
If the question raised here is meant to ask, "Is the unraptured church specifically mentioned between Revelation 4 through 20?" Then some will say no and...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
What is it about the gospel message that divides people?
What is it about the gospel message that divides people? Read Hebrews 4:12. Paul stresses that God's word, or message, can deeply penetrate the inner person,...
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by Daniel Veler
Who are the Gospel Standard Strict Baptists?
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Are you sure some Baptist churches forbid musical instruments? I have been in Northern Baptist churches, Southern Baptist churches and even a country Baptist...
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Daniel Veler
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Silver Teacher award!
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Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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How are we to discipline our bodies?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who are the Gospel Standard Strict Baptists?
Who are the Gospel Standard Strict Baptists? The Gospel Standard Strict Baptists are a body of churches within the Strict and Particular Baptist tradition,...
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by
Daniel Veler
What happens at the final judgment?
Your question: What happens at the final judgment? We can only speak about what is explicitly stated in the scriptures. Any interpretation beyond that falls...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
What are the essentials of the gospel message?
What are the essentials of the gospel message? Why Four Gospels The four accounts present Jesus' life from distinct angles, shaped by each writer’s purpose...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Do my believing parent who have passed away know that I am now a believer too?
Dear Anonymous, The Bible does not say that your believing parent now knows you have become a believer. Your parent is not aware of what is happening on...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Do my believing parent who have passed away know that I am now a believer too?
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Dear Anonymous, Your believing parent is consciously with Christ, not asleep in the sense of being unconscious or knowing nothing. Scripture teaches that...
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by
Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? Exodus 20:7 ESV: "Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain; for Jehovah will not hold him...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How did Noah and his family take care of all the animals on the ark?
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Jeffrey, Dr. John Whitcomb’s teachings on Noah’s Ark have been featured heavily across the VCY America Network, including its flagship television station...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How did Noah and his family take care of all the animals on the ark?
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Ben, the leading young-earth organization, Answers in Genesis, estimates fewer than 1,400 kinds, which works out to under 7,000 individual animals. In a...
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Daniel Veler
What is the key to truly knowing God?
Your question: What is the key to truly knowing God? This question you’re asking was asked by an apostle. He asked Jesus, "How will you make yourself known...