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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What evidence from Scripture and history confirms that Jesus is truly the Christ—the promised Messiah?
  4. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  5. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  6. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?


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What does God mean when He says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you”?

July 16 2023

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Why should wives submit to their husbands?

July 16 2023

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

Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?

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John truly did baptize with water, but there's now a more perfect way: Acts 18:24-26 "24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent...

July 16 2023

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What does the Bible say about fear?

July 16 2023

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

What does the Bible say about fear?

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And one of my favorites, too, Joe! I just saw it online with this video from The Chosen TV series:...

July 16 2023

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

Who is my brother and sister?

Like Jesus said, "Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” In other words, Christians are my brothers and sisters....

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

How many years are between Jesus and Adam?

According to both the Hebrew calendar, which claims to set year numbers since creation, and the analysis of Bishop Usher of biblical chronologies, it was...

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Answer by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?

Paul’s question in 1:13, “Were you baptized into the name of Paul?” led him to note that he had baptized very few people in Corinth. He saw this as a...

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

Who is the "US" God is referring to in Genesis 3:22? Was He talking with someone else?

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"This cannot mean God was concerned that humanity had become like an angel or some other creature. Humankind was going to be like God if they sinned-knowing...

July 16 2023

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

What was the actual gospel they were preaching and would it be the same as Paul's gospel?

Comment:
JD, very accurate! Bridget, you are correct! To continue: As a result of Israel's blaspheming of the Spirit through the stoning death of Stephen, God offered...

July 16 2023

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of Zechariah?

The book of Zechariah is one of the prophetic writings given when the Babylonian captivity had ended, and people of Israel had returned to the land....

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Comment by Deborah Adams

What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?

Comment:
This was an excellent commentary on this subject. Great insight. I learned so much from this. Amen as well to your conclusion. Our hope is in God's glory.

July 15 2023

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

What religion were Paul and Peter?

Comment:
Philippians 3:3-8 "3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. 4 Though...

July 15 2023

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

Who is the "US" God is referring to in Genesis 3:22? Was He talking with someone else?

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Yes! See parallel passages about the Trinity. "You have a similar 'dialogue' recorded in Genesis 3:22; 11:7, and see Isaiah 6:8." Wiersbe

July 15 2023

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

Who was Achish in the Bible?

Comment:
Good 2 examples in your comment (reply), Tim. Thanks.

July 15 2023

Answer by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?

Greetings Notice the following: John 2:10, ‘You have kept the good wine until now!’ Question: Would you put good wine in old wine sacks or used jugs? NO. As...

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Comment by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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Greetings Mark It has been good to discuss these things together. As we know, this discussion started in 1600’s following the reformation and forming the...

July 15 2023

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

Who was Achish in the Bible?

Comment:
Yes, but he would not be the only such Biblical figure. Long before him, for example, Moses killed an Egyptian who was injuring an Israelite and tried to...

July 15 2023

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

What does the Bible say about demonic/satanic miracles?

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That person would in essence be giving glory to the god of this world (Satan) (2 Cor 4:4). This is why we are told in the next chapter to walk by faith and...

July 15 2023

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July 15 2023

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

When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

Comment:
Good point Jack! Also, why would believing members of the church, the body of Christ, be subject to God's wrath during the tribulation if we have already...

July 15 2023

Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

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Ephraem of Nisibis (306-373AD) was a prominent Christian theologian and writer, was born in Nisibis and served as a deacon. He said, and I quote, "For all...

July 15 2023

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What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?

July 15 2023

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July 15 2023

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How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10

July 15 2023

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

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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Thank you brother Paul! It appears we're going to go around in circles. We disagree on some key points, but I respect your opinion and beliefs. Thank you for...

July 14 2023

Comment by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

Comment:
Greetings, There is only one Body of Christ in the NT, it is the ekklesia, the One True Church. We agree. There are three mentions of the ekklesia, in the...

July 14 2023

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

Who was Achish in the Bible?

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Would you say, then, Tim, that your second paragraph might describe David as exhibiting the phrase, "leave no survivors"?

July 14 2023

Question by Stephanie Price

Why isn't the book of Enoch in the Bible?

God took Enoch to heaven just as He did Elijah. It would seem (from a layman's point of view) that if God disagreed with what he wrote, He wouldn't have done...

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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

July 14 2023

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Does God know the future?

July 14 2023

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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

July 14 2023

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

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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Hello brother Paul! Thanks for sharing your beliefs! Not only is there more than 1 church in the NT, but there is also more than 1 gospel: Galatians 2:7-9 “7...

July 14 2023

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

Who was Achish in the Bible?

Achish was the name (or possibly the title) of two kings of Gath (in the territory of the Philistines). The first of these kings gave aid to David when he...

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Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts?

July 14 2023

Comment by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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Greetings Mark Although I agree with the majority of what the Maranatha Bible Society has stated, there are some areas that concern me. To state, ‘The...

July 14 2023

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

Who is the "US" God is referring to in Genesis 3:22? Was He talking with someone else?

I believe that this verse is commonly cited as a reference to the existence of multiple Persons within the Godhead, later elaborated on in Scripture as the...

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Who is the "US" God is referring to in Genesis 3:22? Was He talking with someone else?

Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil."

Genesis 3:22

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

What is the Christian view of yoga?

Comment:
Agree Danny, many things seem harmless, that is where using your common sense comes in. Especially in today's world. You would think leaving your keys by a...

July 14 2023

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

What is the difference between hell, hades, Gehenna, lake of fire, Abraham Bosom?

Previously addressed at: https://ebible.com/questions/367-what-is-the-difference-between-sheol-hades-hell-lake-of-fire-paradise-and-abraham-s-bosom and...

July 13 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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Thank you, brother Paul! 2 Tim 2:15 must still be applied to 2 Tim 3:16: "It shall greatly help you to understand Scriptures If thou mark not only what is...

July 13 2023

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

What is the Christian view of yoga?

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I don't think anyone said that all stretching is yoga snd should be avoided. Stretching is stretching, yoga is yoga. I think the caution is for Christians to...

July 13 2023

Answer by Kenneth McEachern

Why is obedience to God important?

In addition to what's already been shared, I believe that obedience is important because it's our way of cooperating with God's plan for this world and for...

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Answer by Helmut Fischl , Retired

When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

This question is a rather complex one and is not answerd very quickly. It requires foundational knowledge of scripture and its meanings. Many interpretations...

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Comment by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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Hi Mark, I am aware of the dispensation of grace, but I do not believe it rules out, hearing the word, calling on the Lord, repentance, baptism, born again,...

July 13 2023

Answer by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

Who is my brother and sister?

I agree with Tim Maas. In the ekklesia, my brothers and sisters are those who are baptised, born again and who have been spiritually regenerated, those who...

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