Top Questions See All
  1. Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?
  2. How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
  3. In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
  4. What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?
  5. Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
  6. How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12
  7. How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
  8. What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
  9. Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back?
  10. How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?


Explore Topics
  1. This Weeks Hot Topics
Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible mean when it says 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''?

Comment:
Jeremiah, good answer, brother! This is the kind of God we have. -- The crowd-feeding, sea-parting, dead-raising Jesus we follow— God’s math does tend to...

3 days ago

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12

How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12 Applying "our eyes are upon You" (2 Chronicles 20:12) to daily...

3 days ago 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?

Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years? David allowed Absalom to return to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 14) because of...

3 days ago 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to watch and pray?

What does it mean to watch and pray? "Watch and pray" is a biblical injunction (Matthew 26:41) urging believers to remain spiritually alert, to be vigilant...

3 days ago 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to pray for our daily bread?

What does it mean to pray for our daily bread? Praying for "our daily bread" in the Lord's Prayer means asking God to provide for our essential, day-to-day...

3 days ago 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? To pray in Jesus' name means to pray with His authority, according to His will, and based on His merit rather than...

3 days ago 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God want anything to exist or occur that is less than perfect?

Comment:
Shelton Seward, you are right on, in my opinion. You're preaching the 'Sovereignty of God.' I totally agree! There are believers who constantly boast of...

4 days ago

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

Why does God want anything to exist or occur that is less than perfect?

Comment:
Yeah, He said the created things were good, but He didn't say the creation was perfect. It wasn't perfect. Perfect in Scripture means complete, finished,...

4 days ago

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back?

Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back? 2 Samuel 14:1–20 Reading through the account of 2 Samuel 14:1-20 brings to...

4 days ago Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?

Despite his handsome or comely looks reported in 2 Samuel 14:25, Absalom was decidedly a spoilt boy, a royal rebel per excellence whose moral reigns were...

4 days ago 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?

Comment:
Jack, thanks for your feedback and glory to God!

4 days ago

Question by Anonymous
Medium
Question by Anonymous
Medium

How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12

2 Chronicles 20:12 Jehoshaphat's Prayer 12 "O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is co...

2 Chronicles 20:1 - 37

4 days ago 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?

Comment:
I inherited a Bible from my Uncle Dick when he passed. It was the Thompson Chain Reference Bible. My Gram gave it to me. In the back of this Bible it had a...

4 days ago

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:
How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?

4 days ago

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?

How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds? 2 Kings 6:16 He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those...

5 days ago 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Donna Williams

How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?

Comment:
Thanks for sharing Jack!

5 days ago

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

In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?

Psalm 18:2 describes God with several protective images: “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my...

5 days ago 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why wouldn't God want to be worshipped in person and in human form on Earth?

Comment:
Those who worship God must worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23). Anything done in truth is done for the sake of righteousness. So, the man who...

5 days ago

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

How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?

Comment:
Amen, Donna, I agree with you wholeheartedly! I love this hymn based on this one verse, empasizing Jesus Christ: As the bird flies home to its parent nest,...

5 days ago

Answer by Donna Williams

How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?

Dear Anonymous, Joel 2:11 emphasizes repentance because the day of the LORD (Yahweh) is a time of His judgment against all who do wickedly. Yahweh always...

5 days ago 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?

Dear Anonymous, Psalm 18 is a song of David the king of Israel, and during his reign he was indeed a man of war. In this psalm, David is acknowledging Yahweh...

5 days ago 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why was Nehemiah successful in convincing the people this time?

Comment:
Hear this, one of my favorite Swordgrip Scripture Songs (Genesis to Psalms) here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZDCtWBnSlGcEJDH9EGmd9 -- a song sung by...

5 days ago

Answer by Donna Williams

How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?

Dear Anonymous, in my opinion, verse 4 sounds like the Psalmist is depicting Yahweh as an eagle whose wings and body are strong and powerfully built. Psalm...

5 days ago 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?

1 John 2:6: He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. The scriptures reveal unto us from the time of Abram, who...

6 days ago 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?

2 Kings 6:16 He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."

2 Kings 6:8 - 23

6 days ago 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection?

Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection? 1 John 4:2-3 1 John 4:2-3 says "By this you know the Spirit of God: Every...

6 days ago Follow Vote Up

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:
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

6 days ago

Question by Anonymous
Medium

How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?

I.e. In what ways does Joel 2:11 emphasize the importance of repentance? Joel 2:11 The Lord utters his voice before his army, for his camp is exceed...

Joel 2:1 - 32

6 days ago 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?

Discuss this Psalms 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my sal...

Psalms 18:1 - 50

6 days ago 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?

Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.

Psalms 91:1 - 16

6 days ago 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

Comment:
Just needed to add this verse: 1 Timothy 6:15: "...which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings and...

6 days ago

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

Comment:
Proverbs 8:10: "Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold." Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of...

6 days ago

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

Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

Why yes, we are told that the “fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Prov. 1:7) [as per Danny] and that we should “serve the Lord with fear” (Ps....

6 days ago 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

Comment:
Danny, very good. I liked your very practical illustration of electricity!

6 days ago

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

Comment:
Exactly! God gave us his Love Letter! All He wants is that we believe and respect him! Only He knows the total complete picture! Of course that includes...

6 days ago

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection?

1 John 4:2-3 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit th...

1 John 4:1 - 21

6 days ago 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Abraham banish Ishmael?

Comment:
I think you've got something there, Silas. Abraham was a conduit; he wasn't providing for Hagar and Ishmael, God was. So when God told Abraham to send them...

6 days ago

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

Why did Abraham lead Isaac to believe that God would provide a different sacrifice when he planned to sacrifice Isaac?

Comment:
This is still a great exegesis. It gets better with time! I like where the question of Abraham's integrity is vanquished. Abraham told his son the truth. God...

6 days ago

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

Why are there only 4 gospels in the bible?

Comment:
I just read this today on Today in the Word, so what do you think: "Church tradition for various reasons has assigned four symbols to the four Gospels:...

6 days ago

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

Is there an afterlife?

Comment:
Hi, I am so glad you survived to share your story! I can absolutely relate to your story. I had a tunnel experience once myself. I had surgery for [whatever...

7 days ago

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

Comment:
I agree, Shirley. Only God is immortal. He is the eternal God. No one else is said in Scripture to be eternal by nature. Nowhere is it stated that Satan or...

7 days ago

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

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?

Comment:
The 2013 film In the Name of God (also known in some listings as In the Name of God: Name in Vain or subtitled A Story of Giving Thanks Based on the Ten...

7 days ago

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does "God hate shrimp"?

Comment:
Mark, this will be my last response to this thread. I believe the whole Bible is truth. All of it. It was proven to me by God in response to prayer. I do not...

8 days ago

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?

What are some things I can learn about love and hate here? 1 John 3:1-24 This passage of Scripture consolidates a number of topical outlines on moral...

8 days ago Follow Vote Up