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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

How might Job 15 be "a reiteration" of Eliphaz's points? (Job 15:1, VOICE)

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Tim, your answer sounds good so far. What were the points that Eliphaz was stating in Job 4-5?

July 07 2022

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Just how narrow is the narrow gate?

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July 07 2022

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

What is the meaning of idolatrous priests?

If I am interpreting the question correctly, my understanding is that the idolatry being spoken of on the part of the Israelite priests was not merely a...

July 06 2022 Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of idolatrous priests?

How can we practically identify priests referred to on Zephaniah 1:4? The Lord clearly hates such "priests."

Zephaniah 1:1 - 18

July 06 2022 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why make the way to salvation "narrow"? (Luke 13:24)

The way to heaven is so narrow there is no other way. Acts 16:31. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly,...

July 06 2022 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How might Job 15 be "a reiteration" of Eliphaz's points? (Job 15:1, VOICE)

It would have been a reiteration of Eliphaz's points because Job 15 marked the start of the second time that Eliphaz had spoken, and he was essentially...

July 06 2022 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why make the way to salvation "narrow"? (Luke 13:24)

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https://ebible.com/questions/469-why-did-god-make-salvation-such-a-narrow-path

July 06 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Just how narrow is the narrow gate?

God’s people have always been a remnant, a small minority in this world. The reason is not difficult to discover: The way of life is narrow, lonely, and...

July 06 2022 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God require faith?

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Amen. The good news is we only have to believe it once to receive the free gift of ETERNAL LIFE. John 6:47. God cannot lie. First John 5:13 These things have...

July 06 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why does God require faith?

Three reasons (3) why God requires faith are: (1) God requires faith so that we can obtain His blessing (Heb. 11:6; Jer. 17:7-8; John 5:24 where Jesus says,...

July 05 2022 1 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

How might Job 15 be "a reiteration" of Eliphaz's points? (Job 15:1, VOICE)

The Voice Translation of the Bible translates Job 15:1 like this, "Eliphaz reiterated his points."

Job 15:1 - 35

July 05 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does it mean that love is not proud?

Love is edifying (1 Co 13:4-7). “Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth [builds up]” (1 Cor. 8:1). The purpose of spiritual gifts is the edification of the...

July 05 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the elect lady in 2 John?

I believe that the elect lady in 2 John 1 is a reference to the Bride of Christ. Otherwise known as the church. John writes about truth and love. Truth is...

July 05 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Why did Abraham lie that Sarah was his sister?

Twice, Abraham passed off his wife as his sister, once with the Egyptians, Genesis 12:10-20, and the other time with the people of Gerar, Genesis 20:1-18....

July 05 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mamdouh Tawadros

What is the doctrine of substitution?

The substitution includes the “people of God.” It used to be the Israelites, but now all nations who believe in him and act according to his teachings, as...

July 04 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is going to happen according to end times prophecy?

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Another thing. First Corinthians 3:11-15 is about rewards in heaven for the faithful in Christ Jesus. Jesus said when He comes for the church He will bring...

July 04 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is going to happen according to end times prophecy?

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When Jesus comes for the church, He does not come back to earth. We go to meet Him in the clouds. At the end of the tribulation, Jesus comes back to earth,...

July 04 2022

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Why do we need to repent of our sins?

July 04 2022

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

Why did God say, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated"? Romans 9:13

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https://ebible.com/questions/289-why-did-god-love-jacob-and-hate-esau-malachi-1-3-romans-9-13

July 04 2022

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

How was Abraham able to see God and not die (Genesis 18:1-8) since Exodus 10:28 states that no one can see God and live?

I interpret God's statement to mean that no human could see Him in His full glory and live. Commentaries that I have read indicate that Abraham's...

July 04 2022 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?

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Anthony-Wayne, good answer! How did you find the above correct chapter in this commentary you cited:...

July 04 2022

Question by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

How was Abraham able to see God and not die (Genesis 18:1-8) since Exodus 10:28 states that no one can see God and live?

Why did God allow Moses and Abraham to see God while Exodus 10:28 states that no one can see God and live?

July 04 2022 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?

Eaton said, "Always liked the imagery of the departed one setting sail for a new destination; mourners grieving on one shore as the ship disappears; but...

July 04 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

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When it comes down to it, only God has the ability to love sinners. He loves us so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus, To die for the sins of the whole...

July 04 2022

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

Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible?

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I don't think it is harmful in any way. I think it is a reassurance to believers of the absolute resurrection of Our Lord. It is comforting...

July 03 2022

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

What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?

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Corban is also found in Mark 7:11.

July 03 2022

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

In what order were the Leviticus offerings made by the priest and why?

By my understanding, the offerings were made in the following order, with each of them intended to foreshadow a particular aspect of Christ's work: Burnt...

July 03 2022 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?

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Thank you for the above answer. I wish to add what the Bible says as who archangel Michael is. A claim made by a Jehovah's Witness was that God's first...

July 03 2022

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?

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Dear Mr. Shelley Studdard, You wrote: 'What about scriptures that seem to testify the other way? ....... 1 Corinthians 15: 25-28.’ I wish to comment, with...

July 03 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does a peaceful heart lead to a healthy body? How are they connected?

Comment:
And Hebrews 13:5. Be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you.

July 03 2022

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is raising the dead still possible today?

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Thanks for your observation. Have you ever witnessed a dead person being raised from the dead? Have you raised one yourself?

July 03 2022

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

What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?

The phrase "long home" is referring to the grave or Hades ("long" being a measure of time or duration, rather than a physical dimension).

July 03 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?

I believe that this Psalm is both literal and symbolic. It is included in scripture for our learning. David asks God for mercy. We too need to ask God for...

July 03 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the spiritual gift of faith?

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Salvation is by faith apart from works. Romans 4:5. And eternal life is the gift for those who believe. Romans 6:23. Faith is not the GIFT. Romans 1:16....

July 03 2022

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

How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?

God has prepared everything for those who have faith and believe His words. Jesus came and sacrificed His life. The sun was darkened on the day of...

July 03 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Joe cattani

Why do we need to repent of our sins?

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One of the better explanations of repentance. Changing one's mind will result in changing one's behavior. Thanks.

July 03 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why do we need to repent of our sins?

Why do we need to repent? Because those who are sick need a physician. And we are all sick with sin! The universality of sin is spoken of by Isaiah the...

July 03 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does a peaceful heart lead to a healthy body? How are they connected?

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No God no peace. Know God Know peace. Colossians 2:13. He has forgiven us all trespasses. Romans 4:5-8. Acts 16:31. John 3:18. I can no longer go to hell....

July 03 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What was the principle behind the offering of first fruits?

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Jesus is the first fruit. Since He was raised from the dead, so we will be raised from the dead. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. All believers will be saved, John...

July 03 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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Jesus was the sinless Son of God. He paid the penalty of sin for us. God accepted His sacrifice for our sins. The just for the unjust. He took the punishment...

July 03 2022

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?

5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a bur...

Ecclesiastes 12:1 - 14

July 02 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony-Wayne McCabe

How does one become a disciple of Jesus today? What does discipleship look like?

It’s interesting to note that the first directive that Yeshua (Jesus) ever said to His disciple, Peter, was,“Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19), and the last thing...

July 02 2022 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony-Wayne McCabe

How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?

It's a bit of both, really! David's own guilt-riddled sin is having an overwhelming effect on him physically, as well as a spiritual effect on him with the...

July 02 2022 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michelle Edgett

What happened to the descendants of Cain? Did they survive the flood?

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To Singapore Moses, in response to your comment, what are your thoughts on people who are RH-NEGATIVE blood type? Where did it come from? Majority of people...

July 02 2022

Answer by Ellen Aranza

Is raising the dead still possible today?

Why would we not believe that people are raised from the dead in these current times? Maybe because of the blindness that the enemy afflicts us with. No...

July 02 2022 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What should we learn from the life of Noah?

Noah is best known for building the ark and the safety of eight people during the Flood of the corrupted earth, Genesis 6:12, 7:7. Considering Noah and the...

July 02 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up