Top Questions See All
  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
  3. What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
  4. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  5. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  6. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  7. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?
  8. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  9. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  10. Does Daniel 9:24-27 predict the timing of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem?


Explore Topics
  1. This Weeks Hot Topics
Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is Ezekiel 40 to 48 describing a future temple and laws yet to come?

Comment:
AMEN. God looks for us to trust and believe Him. It sounds too simple. But that is why God gave us His Son. Because of His love and His grace, we have the...

February 10 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Question:
How can I know if I am one of the elect?

February 10 2023

Award for Kenneth Heck

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
Why did the Israelites need manna if they had flocks/herds of animals that they could eat?

February 10 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

How can I know if I am one of the elect?

This is one of those rare questions that scripture actually answers directly and explicitly all in one passage, though many Christians blow right by it...

February 10 2023 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
How can I know if I am one of the elect?

February 10 2023

Award for Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?

February 10 2023

Award for Ezekiel Kimosop

Feed Gold Evangelist award!

Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
How transparent should church finances be?

February 10 2023

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

Why does God refer to the bat as a bird in Lev. 11:19 when enumerating clean and unclean animals?

Did Moses make an error when he called a bat a bird? Moses, who was one of the most-learned in Egypt, has been attacked in several cases to undermine...

February 10 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Lynda McEwan , Retired

What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?

Comment:
I have been reading your answers to questions (on and off) for many years. I believe you are a man of God and know your Bible very well. You have given me...

February 10 2023

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

What should a Christian do when other so called Christians receive financial help from him/her, and they don't show any desire to pay back loans?

Comment:
God not only forgives our debt, he pays it for us. We owe him; well if I decided to sacrifice my life to pay him it wouldn't work; my life is not my own, it...

February 10 2023

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

What should a Christian do when other so called Christians receive financial help from him/her, and they don't show any desire to pay back loans?

Comment:
Jennifer's answer is complete; she didn't say the lender was obligated to forgive, her scriptural explanation revealed God's heart on debt. God was never...

February 10 2023

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

Is Ezekiel 40 to 48 describing a future temple and laws yet to come?

Comment:
I believe Jack is correct Ainsley, that the sacrifices made at that time are for memorial purposes, pointing back to the cross. Also, God's new covenant with...

February 10 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
Why does God refer to the bat as a bird in Lev. 11:19 when enumerating clean and unclean animals?

February 09 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

What does it mean, "You will heap burning coals on his head" in Romans 12:20?

Satan has been busy at work once again 'redefining' kindness for us, as he has with every other 'fruit of the Holy Spirit.' The modern 'secular' definition...

February 09 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Question:
How can I stop judging others?

February 09 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Gold Evangelist award!

Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Question:
What does it mean, "You will heap burning coals on his head" in Romans 12:20?

February 09 2023

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

What does it mean, "You will heap burning coals on his head" in Romans 12:20?

Excellent question, Tito! Maybe, just maybe, the coals of fire refer to the feeling of shame our enemies will experience when we return good for evil. —...

February 09 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Why do you think God chose not to disclose the process of creation?

Genesis 1:1 - 31

1 Vote February 09 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is Ezekiel 40 to 48 describing a future temple and laws yet to come?

Comment:
Thank you Shirley! Although I myself can't take credit. Also Ainsley, PLEASE know this is not to be critical of your comment to Jack! My goal is to merely...

February 09 2023

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

Is Ezekiel 40 to 48 describing a future temple and laws yet to come?

Comment:
Thanks Mark for light on this subject. As I see it there will be in the millennium unbelieving Jews relying on the OT covenant of animal sacrifice despite...

February 09 2023

Award for Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
What does it mean, "You will heap burning coals on his head" in Romans 12:20?

February 09 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Question:
Why were the disciples indignant? (Matthew 26:8-9)

February 09 2023

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Why does God refer to the bat as a bird in Lev. 11:19 when enumerating clean and unclean animals?

13 “These are the birds that are detestable to you. You must never eat them: the griffon vulture, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, 14 the kite, falcon...

1 Vote February 09 2023 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does the Bible define success?

To succeed at anything is to have a desirable outcome; I don't think the bible offers in chapter and verse, a hard-boiled definition of what success is. It...

February 09 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Why were the disciples indignant? (Matthew 26:8-9)

Why were the disciples indignant? (Matthew 26:8-9) And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "Why this waste? 9 For this could have been...

February 09 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

What is the next step for a new Christian?

Do what I did as a new Christian, listen to Christian radio. There is wonderful Bible teaching on the air: Listen on the Go - J. Vernon McGee

February 09 2023 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should a Christian co-sign on a loan?

Comment:
I doubt very seriously that someone asked this question to get godly advice on whether to co-sign a loan for a stranger. I'm almost sure this is being asked...

February 09 2023

Answer by Kathleen Norton

Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?

People conflate Paul with Jesus. When Paul spoke for God he spoke perfectly. He recorded events, not necessarily perfect events, perfectly and truthfully....

February 09 2023 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kathleen Norton

Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?

Comment:
I remember when I was so sick. It strongly appeared that I was dying. I was getting thinner and thinner all the time. I was gaunt, very, very pale and had...

February 09 2023

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

Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?

Comment:
The way Vincent and others worship and what they believe should be off limits to criticism; with that I agree; and I think sin should be condemned. But that...

February 09 2023

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

Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?

Comment:
This is a good answer, Arun; the means by which Jesus was executed, crucifixion, isn't worthy of veneration. The cross is a symbol of death, horror and shame...

February 09 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
Is Ezekiel 40 to 48 describing a future temple and laws yet to come?

February 08 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
What is the next step for a new Christian?

February 08 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Gold Evangelist award!

Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
What does it mean that God is omnipotent?

February 08 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Question:
How are we "sinners saved by grace"?

February 08 2023

Award for Chukwuerika Dike

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
How are we "sinners saved by grace"?

February 08 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

What is a jot and a tittle? Matthew 5:17-18

These are each great answers here and worth reading on exactly what the phrase 'jot and tittle' refers to specifically when Jesus mentions them as 'equally...

February 08 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Justin Hale

What does the bible say about telling the truth?

Comment:
Hi again Jack. Nice to hear from you! I realize that my decision not to properly fill out my 'profile' seems odd given my otherwise vociferous participation...

February 08 2023

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

What does it mean, “Then your light will dawn, your wound will heal”?

At the time of the prophecy from Isaiah noted in the question, the southern kingdom of Judah was being afflicted by God because of its hypocrisy. The kingdom...

February 08 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What is a jot and a tittle? Matthew 5:17-18

In the statement of Matthew 5:17-18 (and Luke 16:17), Jesus clearly stated that the Law and the Prophets would be completely fulfilled. To emphasize this, He...

February 08 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Nicole Rothero

Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?

Comment:
2nd half of my comment: So Hitler, Stalin & Jung etc…, were never good or righteous in any way. Nor were they all athiests. And these were crimes against...

February 08 2023

Comment by Nicole Rothero

Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?

Comment:
First of all, God was not removed from the situation. God is there for ALL who suffer. Secondly, the leaders and countries that you speak of are led by...

February 08 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Gold Evangelist award!

Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?

February 08 2023

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?

February 08 2023

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

Who was Andrew?

Comment:
Jack, right there with you! But, you never know what the future holds. But, we know who holds the future! My cousin-in-law has been between hospital and...

February 08 2023

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

What are some modern forms of idolatry?

Isaiah 44:20 says of the idolater: "He feedeth on ashes: A deceived heart hath turned him aside, That he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie...

February 08 2023 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that God is love?

Comment:
Hi Andy! Thank you for your helpful answer, brother!

February 08 2023