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  1. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  2. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  3. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19
  4. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  5. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  6. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  7. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
  8. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  9. Why does Jezebel call Jehu "Zimri" in 2 Kings 9:31?
  10. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?


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Comment by Hannah-Grace Buckner , Student, Softball, 14

What does it mean when it says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"?

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I see what you mean but it is still kind of confusing.

November 13 2023

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?

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Good answer overall, but I would only add that women are not forbidden to "teach authoritatively".

November 13 2023

Comment by Jo Waite

How tall are angels?

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I have seen an angel. He was brighter than the midday sun (it was early afternoon when l sighted him). He was so tall l was astonished at his size and he...

November 13 2023

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Did the law teach trust in God (Psalm 78:5-7)?

The Law (in my opinion) spoke of trusting God, but did so in a somewhat contrary fashion by saying -- in one of the verses that Jesus quoted when Satan...

November 12 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does it mean when it says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"?

Immediately prior to the verse cited in the question (in Philippians 4:11b-12), Paul had written, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I...

November 12 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that "if anyone loudly blesses their neighbor in the morning, it will be taken as a curse"?

November 12 2023

Answer by Olasunkanmi Adeniran

Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?

As Christians, there's an aspect of our faith that cannot be practiced in isolation. An average Christian would best serve as part of the body of Christ...

November 12 2023 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rick Baugh , Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer

Did Jesus descend to hell after he died?

FIrst off, I might suggest that your scripture reference of 1 Pe 4:6 is likely not a good fit for your question. This epistle, in general, seems intended by...

November 12 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Did the law teach trust in God (Psalm 78:5-7)?

Psalm 78:5-7 reads: "He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their c...

November 12 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?

November 12 2023

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What is prayer?

November 12 2023

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Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?

November 11 2023

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What "Spirit" led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by Satan?

Matthew 4:1: Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. From the beginning of the world from the time that it was,...

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Answer by Robert Gilbert

Why does the bible say, 'Only the Father knows the hour'?

When the living temple falls, we will know there are 3 days left. The two witnesses know who they are. They know they have to fall to release the spirit....

November 11 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why didn't Jesus go out and see His mother and brothers when He was told they were waiting outside for Him?

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I think you're correct in your assessment of what his family was attempting to do. The part about them thinking he was "mad" is alluded to in scripture. The...

November 11 2023

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

Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?

No, Luther, I don't think having riches is a sin in and of itself, but it is highly dangerous how you handle those riches. James 5:1-2 says, "Come now, you...

November 11 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Did Jesus descend to hell after he died?

My understanding is that, prior to Jesus' resurrection, the abode of the dead -- regarded as Hell, Hades, or Sheol -- was divided into two parts -- one a...

November 11 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?

The reason is simple. They DO present a different message. For instance, what was required for the rich young ruler to be saved based on the underlying theme...

November 11 2023 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What must we do in order to become effective workers for God according to Ezekiel 22:30?

Intercessory prayer. Read Isaiah 59:1-4, 16. Isa. 59:1 "Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear;...

November 10 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about resentment?

November 10 2023

Question by M Loyd

Did Jesus descend to hell after he died?

1 Peter 4:6

November 10 2023 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why did the disciples bury John and not his family?

I know of no explicit answer to this question in Scripture, but I would surmise that it could have been a combination of John's parents having both been old...

November 10 2023 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?

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The 'lost car' that you speak of still belongs to you, even after you lost it... just like 'falling from grace'. Your salvation is SEALED for eternity even...

November 10 2023

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What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?

November 10 2023

Answer by Nicholas Fox

Who are the "host trodden under foot" referred to in Daniel 8:13?

Interpreting Daniel chapter 8's prophesy requires a consistent and timing aware understanding of the thrice-used word "host." The word "host" in Hebrew...

November 10 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?

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Our differences come from who we view ourselves as scripturally, and at what biblical point in time we believe we are in. You seem to mix a small bit of...

November 09 2023

Comment by David Whitley , Deacon at Orange View church of Christ

Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?

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You are more than welcome for the dialogue, like you I love it. Steel sharpens steel. Unfortunately I don't have time to continue it with any consistency. So...

November 09 2023

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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?

November 09 2023

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What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?

November 09 2023

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Can you explain how one can understand the vast chasm that separates our nature from God's nature?

The difficulty in understanding the vast chasm that separates us from God is due to the truly incomprehensible vastness of that chasm itself. The purpose of...

November 09 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

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Thomas, you are right. And thanks for the additional information, brother!

November 09 2023

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What does the Bible say about the power of words?

November 09 2023

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What are the spiritual sacrifices that are an acceptable offering to God, referred to in 1 Peter 2:5?

November 09 2023

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Why is the Virgin Birth so important?

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The incarnation belief is one of the cornerstones of Christian beliefs because if Jesus was only fully man, then he would be a sinner just like any other...

November 09 2023

Comment by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

Are all sins equal to God?

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Of course there are different sins/actions and some worse than others. But any sinfulness results in condemnation.

November 09 2023

Comment by Thomas Lorenz

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

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Thank you for pointing that out Jack. It is a glitch on the text editor used by ebible.com. When I open the comment for editing, the '1' before 'Joh 5:3-4'...

November 09 2023

Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Should we raise our hands/clap our hands during worship?

I have been told many things concerning clapping and raising of hands in a worship setting. Raising hands is an act of praise signaling our reverence and...

November 09 2023 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the spiritual sacrifices that are an acceptable offering to God, referred to in 1 Peter 2:5?

The answers given so far are good. I would like to add that the people we win to Christ also are sacrifices for His acceptance (Romans 15:16). Romans 15:16...

November 09 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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When trouble hits, don't we all "falter" at times? (Proverbs 24:10).

November 09 2023

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How can we learn to pray from Psalm 143?

November 09 2023

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What is the relationship between salvation and forgiveness?

November 09 2023

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Should a Christian practice yoga?

November 08 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?

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Thank you for the clarification! I appreciate the dialogue! Works are absolutely important... post-salvation. The lack of post-salvation works affects ones...

November 08 2023