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  1. Why was Nehemiah successful in convincing the people this time?
  2. Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?
  3. How are angels "ministering spirits" (Hebrews 1:14)?
  4. How did Jesus become sin? 2 Corinthians 5:21
  5. What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?
  6. What are the laws of God mentioned in Psalms 119:1?
  7. What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?
  8. What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?
  9. How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1
  10. How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?


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Answer by Donna Williams

How can someone be spiritually "dead"? (Ephesians 2:1)

Dear Anonymous, simply put, we were disconnected from the Source of Life, which is God. Now, we have been given eternal life, because we are connected to...

January 23 2026 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Timothy Maas

How can a person believe if he or she is dead in sins? Ephesians 2:1

A few verses after the verse cited in the question, Paul says in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves -- it...

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Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)

January 22 2026

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Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)

January 22 2026

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

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?

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Luke 6:35 says, He is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. You guys, that's me 10 times a day. Does God hate sin and injustice and ingratitude? Of course,...

January 22 2026

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How can someone be spiritually "dead"? (Ephesians 2:1)

How can someone be spiritually "dead"? (Ephesians 2:1). Theologically speaking, a spiritually dead person is one who is lost in sinful condemnation and...

January 22 2026 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?

January 22 2026

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What is a Calvinist?

This is meant to be a teaching point. I apologize if it sounds rude. It is said kindly with insight that I hope helps eBible readers. A Calvinist is a person...

January 22 2026 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rebecca Phipps

What is the Christian view of Tai Chi (TaiChi)?

I have just begun an exercise routine using Tai Chi. As a believer, I did have some concern about the mind and matter issue. I have chosen to concentrate on...

January 22 2026 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How can someone be spiritually "dead"? (Ephesians 2:1)

Ephesians 2:1 - 22

January 22 2026 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the book of Baruch?

What is the book of Baruch? The Book of Baruch is a collection of Jewish wisdom and prophetic writings, attributed to Baruch ben Neriah, the scribe of the...

January 22 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the book of 2 John?

What is the Book of 2 John? The Book of 2 John is a short New Testament letter, attributed to the Apostle John (or "the elder"), emphasising Christian truth,...

January 22 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the book of 1 John?

What is the book of 1 John? 1 John is a New Testament book, an epistle (letter) from the Apostle John, written to encourage Christians to live in fellowship...

January 22 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the book of 3 John?

What is the Book of 3 John? The Book of 3 John is the shortest in the Bible, a brief personal letter from "the elder" (traditionally the Apostle John) to a...

January 22 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the significance of Peter's statement: "I go a fishing" in John 21:3?

What is the significance of Peter's statement: "I go fishing" in John 21:3? What was Jesus asking when he said these words, "Do you love me more than these?"...

January 22 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is a personal statement of faith?

What is a personal statement of faith? A personal statement of faith is a written or spoken declaration of an individual's core spiritual beliefs, values,...

January 22 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the Baha'i faith?

What is the Baha'i faith? The Bahāʼī faith is not a sect of Islām but is an offshoot of the Bābī religion, a group in Persia (today Iran) that broke away...

January 21 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

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Thanks Dr. Smith for the concise and articulate answer.

January 21 2026

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January 21 2026

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January 21 2026

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the New King James Version (NKJV)?

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The NKJV is one of the most faithful Bible translations of all time. Its editorial writers have employed a balanced approach that stands between manuscript...

January 21 2026

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?

Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders? Yes they should. Scripture contemplates that believers should be discerning when listening to...

January 21 2026 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Will Christians face the wrath of God?

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Continuing my argument that the DAY of judgment is an ongoing DAY: (time as we know it, doesn't exist in the eternal realm) John 5:25 - "Truly, truly, I say...

January 21 2026

Answer by Lisy K

Where did the water come from that Elijah used when he was building the altar on Mount Carmel?

Regarding the water Elijah used to douse the alter should have from an upper spring hidden. As we see in Judges 1:12-15, when Achsah asked to Caleb a...

January 21 2026 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?

Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever? Romans 7:14-25 describes the internal struggle of a believer (the Apostle Paul) wrestling with...

January 21 2026 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by lynn Sander

Is the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar biblical?

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John, Portraying Jesus as just human and not the Son of God is blasphemy.

January 21 2026

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

What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?

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Another popular Greek professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, believed this: "Hodges rejected the view of repentance as a "change of mind", holding instead...

January 20 2026

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What is open theism?

January 20 2026

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

How does the Bible define success?

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I am still alive now at 78. Unfortunately, in the United States, the average age of death for individuals with chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) --...

January 20 2026

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

How does the Bible define success?

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What more can anyone ask? Know God, learn of His wisdom, and be led by the Spirit! Success!

January 20 2026

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

What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?

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One relevant hymn that I love by Susan H. Peterson that has a title of the first line, is this: "Everyone Should Be Quick to Listen" Everyone should be quick...

January 20 2026

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Why did God ask the Israelites to abstain from sexual relations in Exodus 19:15?

January 19 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?

Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget? The Bible doesn't use the exact phrase "forgive and forget." Still, it firmly commands believers to forgive...

January 19 2026 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What are the benefits that we must not forget in Psalms 103:2?

What are the benefits that we must not forget in Psalms 103:2? ESV: Bless Jehovah, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Feeling grateful to Jehovah...

January 19 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What are the 30 chapters of Psalms that are considered the Psalms of Zion?

What are the 30 chapters of Psalms that are considered the Psalms of Zion? There isn't a definitive list of exactly 30 specific Psalms labelled "Zion...

January 19 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is Zion? What is Mount Zion? What is the biblical meaning of Zion?

What is Zion? What is Mount Zion? What is the biblical meaning of Zion? Zion refers to a specific hill in Jerusalem, the city itself, and metaphorically to...

January 19 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does the Bible say about gossip?

What does the Bible say about gossip? The Bible strongly condemns gossip as a destructive, sinful behaviour that divides friends, destroys trust, and spreads...

January 19 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?

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To provide some additional insight from the context, the verse forms part of a three-part guidance: being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger....

January 19 2026

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

What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?

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To provide some additional insight from the context, the verse forms part of a three-part guidance: being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger....

January 19 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does the Bible say about beauty?

What does the Bible say about beauty? "Your beauty should not come from outward adornments, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewellery and fine...

January 19 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does the Bible say about youth ministry?

What does the Bible say about youth ministry? The Bible doesn't mention "youth ministry" as a formal role. Still, it strongly supports intentional...

January 19 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?

What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19? James 1:19 - ASV: 19 Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to...

January 19 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does I John 1:5-10 imply that sin is unavoidable?

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Tim, I have met a professing Christian who believed he was without sin. And he was dogmatic about it! Sinless! Perfect!

January 19 2026

Answer by Kenny Bulahan

What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?

I believe it is still responsible for one to ask questions. Like, “May I know what this is tó be used for?” Keep in mind that you were approached for help...

January 19 2026 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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January 19 2026

Comment by Eyo Awe

How can a Christian comfort an unbeliever who lost a non-believer relative?

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Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with your entire household. (Acts 16:31) Created account just to write this.

January 19 2026