If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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Amen all!
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by Mark Vestal
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does God mean by "let's confuse them"?
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The real tragedy at Babel wasn't confused speech—it was confused hearts. Humanity wanted to build a kingdom without God. And in many ways, nothing has...
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kyle alfriend
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Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?
I wonder if we're asking the wrong question. Is it always God that people reject? Or is it sometimes our presentation of God? I've heard the gospel presented...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
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My favorite: Genesis 3:15 — The promised serpent‑crusher is fulfilled in Christ's defeat of Satan (Hebrews 2:14).
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do some people seem wealthy and rewarded on earth, and not others?
Why do some people seem wealthy and rewarded on earth while others don't? Some people appear wealthy and rewarded on earth while others do not because...
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by Daniel Veler
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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Thank you David. If we allow God’s word to be true then we all will come to know the truth if we just ask him.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
According to Psalm 79:9, what is the connection between God's mercy and His glory?
Psalm 79:9 H"elp us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your names sake!"
Psalms 79:1 - 13
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by Kelli Trujillo
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If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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David, I am SOOOOO glad to hear you're feeling better about this! Praise God!
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by David Peace
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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Thank You Kelli, Mark and Daniel for taking the time to try and help me have a greater understanding. All of your words means a great deal! I feel better, I’...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?
Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not? Some people welcome the gospel because their hearts are open and ready to hear God's message....
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Daniel Veler
Has every prophecy in the Old Testament been fulfilled? Is every prophecy in the Old Testament about Jesus?
Your question: Has every prophecy in the Old Testament been fulfilled? Is every prophecy in the Old Testament about Jesus? The apostle wrote that we must...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
Can / Should we interpret the Bible literally? The question of whether we should interpret the Bible literally requires careful attention to how Scripture...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the significance of unleavened bread?
What is the significance of unleavened bread? Unleavened bread carries meaning because it symbolises simplicity, purity, and readiness. Biblical Meaning:...
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by Daniel Veler
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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Jesus, I believe, put this topic to rest when he taught the Apostles and also to us on how we should address God. Not by name but by title. He told them that...
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Daniel Veler
What are the unseen things talked about here? Are they things like peace, patience, love, joy, and so on?
Your question: “ What are the unseen things talked about here? Are they things like peace, patience, love, joy, and so on?” As to the unseen things...
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Why would the Holy Spirit try to dissuade Paul from going to Jerusalem through these disciples?
I understand that the disciples were concerned for Paul, but this verse says it was "through the Spirit" that they were warning him. It seems to me that the ...
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What does the Bible say about art?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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Hi David! Kelli gave some great advice. I would like to add that God knows who are His, and His grace and love is for us to simply believe that "His only...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water?
In John 4:10 "living water" is a Semitic idiom for “spring water” or “fresh water” (Gen 26:19; Lev 14:6), though Jesus uses it as a metaphor for eternal...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
Horace Lorenzo Hastings wrote a hymn that you might have to read twice. No, no it is not dying To hear this gracious word, “Receive a Father’s blessing,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
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Life and death are a win-win situation, too, for the Christian, then!
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by Danny Hickman
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What will we look like in heaven?
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Paul didn't "look into the third heaven and see a man in Christ." That's not what's written. 2 Corinthians 12:2 says, I know a man in Christ who fourteen...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do dogs go to heaven?
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The question is whether animals DIE on earth and GO to a place called heaven. The horse that Jesus rides has probably been where Jesus is from everlasting....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21? (ESV) "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." While Paul was alive, he was earthly, but to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does Zechariah 4:10 mean by "small beginnings" in a spiritual context?
What does Zechariah 4:10 mean by "small beginnings" in a spiritual context? ESV vrs 10: "For who hath despised the day of small things? For these seven shall...
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kyle alfriend
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What are the different theories of biblical inspiration?
The Bible itself says remarkably little about how it was inspired. The primary passage is 2 Timothy 3:16, which says, "All Scripture is God-breathed"...
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Daniel Veler
Is God's love conditional on us "doing" the right things or "believing" the right things?
Your question: Is God's love conditional on us "doing" the right things or "believing" the right things? If God’s was conditional, then John 3:16 would not...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Bible say about orphans and widows?
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Yes! It is the true story of Donna and Reverend WC Martin and their church in East Texas, in which 22 families adopted 77 children from the local foster...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What does the Bible say about orphans and widows?
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An excellent movie focusing on care for orphans is "Sound of Hope: the story of Possum Trot" (22 lion-hearted families from Bennet Chapel church come...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who was Ignatius of Antioch?
Who was Ignatius of Antioch? Ignatius of Antioch was a Christian leader who lived about 70–110 CE—roughly one generation after the apostles. He was the main...
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kyle alfriend
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How should Christian parents respond if one of their children comes out as gay?
They should respond the same way they would respond if their child came out as a republican, or a democrat, or Yankees fan or left-handed. Love. Acceptance....
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What does it mean that love always hopes?
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What is child like faith?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is child like faith?
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Vin, very good, brother! A good movie we can watch, especially with young folk around, is The Chosen Adventures: Season 1 on DVD is an animated family series...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?
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Good answer, Fred! A good movie that goes along with this, especially for younger eyes is Fruit of the spirit stories. Love, joy, peace [videorecording...
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What does Zechariah 4:10 mean by "small beginnings" in a spiritual context?
Zechariah 4:10 EXB “·The people should not think that small beginnings are unimportant [L For who despises the day of small things?]. ·They [or These seven ...
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by Kelli Trujillo
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If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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Hi, David. As a moderator on eBible, I'm very sorry to hear that you read this thread and are more confused, not helped. Please keep a few things in mind: 1)...
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by David Peace
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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I’m a new Christian, has not been very long since I repented of my sins and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I ended up here seeking answers...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How should a Christian view materialism?
A Christian should view materialism with a balanced, biblical perspective. Wealth is a neutral, temporary resource that comes from God (material riches are...
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Daniel Veler
How can I overcome sin in my Christian life?
Your question: How can I overcome sin in my Christian life? You have overcome sin in Christ, but you must comprehend the nature of the sin you have...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
Was Jesus in the Old Testament? Was He mentioned? Did He make an appearance directly? Within Christian theology, the answer is yes — Jesus is absolutely...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the lust of the eyes?
Matthew 6:22: The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. One needs to be aware of the light...
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kyle alfriend
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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
The Bible never explicitly mentions premarital sex. It speaks on broader concepts of sexual immorality, adultery, and marriage. Jesus spoke about adultery,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How should a Christian view materialism?
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Sources cited: E. J. Forrester, entry on "Material Riches" (as quoted in your first source) Both are included in my free Logos Bible software. I found it in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How should a Christian view materialism?
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My pastor, Ryan Goble, shared this in his Sunday morning sermon today. He used Matthew 6:19-34 and Philippians 2:1-11, I think.
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Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
Quite simply, Paul would experience gain in his own death because he would then be with Christ! In completeness, Paul may be expressing his confidence that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College & Dallas Seminary graduate, Pentair
How much food did Jesus produce? (Matthew 14:19–21)
Based on the miracle recorded in Matthew 14:19-21, Jesus produced an astonishing abundance of food, starting with only 5 small loaves of barley bread and 2...
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Daniel Veler
Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21?
Your question: Why did Paul say, "to die is gain" in Philippians 1:21? Philippians 1:19: “For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your...