Silver Teacher award!
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What is a believer expected to do after s/he realises that s/he has grieved the Holy Spirit?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Silver Teacher award!
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What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the psalmist saying about God? (Psalm 104:2-9)
To me, the psalmist was saying that the features of the universe were intended by God to be a witness both to the magnificence and power of His own being,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus refer to Holy Spirit baptism in Acts 1:5, but Peter referred to water baptism in Acts 2:38?
Baptism with the Holy Spirit in Acts 1 allowed the apostles (and Christians to the present day) to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, as the Spirit sees...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is libertarian free will?
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How do you go from, "...the view that human beings sometimes can will more than one possibility. According to this view, a person who freely made a...
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JOAOZINHO da S. F. MARTINS
Silver Teacher award!
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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should we learn from the story of the kidnapping of David's wives?
To me, the primary point being made in the account is that David did not rely merely on his own strength or judgment, but specifically sought God's guidance...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Job mean "naked shall I return thither" in Job 1:21?
In my opinion, when Job spoke of returning "thither", he was referring to burial in the earth, which in other biblical imagery is sometimes regarded as a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did they make "signs" to Zechariah? (Luke 1:62)
Although it is not (to my knowledge) explicitly mentioned in the Biblical account, I have always interpreted the cited passage as indicating that Zechariah...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Job mean "naked shall I return thither" in Job 1:21?
Job 1:21 “And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the na...
Job 1:1 - 22
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why can't I stop sinning?
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None of us are sinless. That is why we need a savior who paid the debt and set us free. Romans 4:7-8. First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God a cosmic killjoy?
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Amen. The gift of God is eternal life. Romans 6:23. But rewards in heaven are earned. First Corinthians 3:11-15. And if we go off and live in sin, God does...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What exactly does the phrase mean, "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper."?
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"No weapon formed against you will prosper," is God's way of telling Israel, specifically Israel, that no one would ever be able to annihilate them. They...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is the war in heaven in Revelation 12 describing Satan's original fall or an end times angelic battle?
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If a person were using this answer as an example of what Christians believe, they would probably think that Christians were crazy. The explanation of this...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there life after death?
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Why do we all die physically? Because of sin in the flesh. IT is only our soul/spirit that is saved. At death our soul either goes to heaven or hell. The...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about hope?
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You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can we understand these verses in light of all the suffering in the world? (Psalm 145:14–16)
Psalm 34:15: "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry." Isaiah 40:28: "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is it important to study the Bible in context?
Why is it important to study the Bible in context? Theologian Dr. Donald A. Carson attributes his father saying “A text without a context is a pretext for a...
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What is the true gospel?
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Contd In answer to those questions from Nicodemus, Jesus had to provide further details on the matter. He said: " ....unless anyone is born from water and...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How long is the little season referred to in Rev. 3:20, when satan is released for a little while?
Ecclesiastes 1:4: "One generation passes away, and another generation comes; but the earth abides forever." As humans we are bound by time. Revelation 1:18:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the story of the kidnapping of David's wives?
1 Samuel 30:1 - 31
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What is the true gospel?
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Contd. He knew what the kingdom is.He understood that the kingdom will have rulers-Jesus and the chosen saints, and will have subjects on the earth. He had...
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What is the true gospel?
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Thanks Vijaya for your observation and comment. I did not go as far as what the requirements are for entering the kingdom as I felt that that aspect was not...
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Janet Hegna
Why can't I stop sinning?
Why can't I stop sinning? Jesus said, "Your spirit is willing but your flesh is weak." Our flesh is weak! Our spirits have to overcome our flesh in order to...
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Anonymous
Should we vaccinate our children for COVID-19?
Would this be included in our duties as Christian parents? Or anything that Jesus taught?
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Janet Hegna
What does the Holy Spirit do?
The Holy Spirit is our helper; also, she is wisdom. Therefore to any believer who asks, the Holy Spirit gives truth and understanding. The Holy Spirit knows...
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Janet Hegna
What is a believer expected to do after s/he realises that s/he has grieved the Holy Spirit?
I believe when a person realizes they have grieved the Holy Spirit, they should ask for forgiveness from the Father, the Son And the Holy Spirit. Ask exactly...
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by Janet Hegna
What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
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Ignoring or disobedience when the Holy Spirit prompts us to do something.
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by Janet Hegna
Is Paul's struggle with sin the same as what today's believers experience as well?
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For me personally, Rom. 8. Sometimes living in the spirit is difficult to do with what’s going on in the world today, but it's a much safer and happier way...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the bible say about trying to control others?
Accept others (especially those who are different than you) for the glory of God because Christ accepted you and all peoples for the glory of God. --Steven...
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Janet Hegna
What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?
When struggling with sin, James 4:7 says to submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you; temptation will still come, but...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the Reformed Baptist Church?
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I disagree with the misrepresentation on the soteriological perspective held by general or non-Reformed Baptists. To argue that that "The General Baptists...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did they make "signs" to Zechariah? (Luke 1:62)
59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, 60 but his mother spoke up and said, “No!...
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Norine Williams
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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We all have that in us. When sin entered the world it caused men to do that which is unthinkable. Why did Cain kill his brother? God accepted Abels blood...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?
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What is the will of God? John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life, and...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I be a good Christian?
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In the new testament we have a new commandment. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and love one another. Jesus was the only one who lived a perfect life. He...
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by Frantz Philossaint
Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead?
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Greetings Ben, Thank you for those bible verses!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the curtain tear in Mark 15:38?
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Michael, I love your answer here! See the hymn: The Prince of Life with death has striv’n, To cleanse the earth His blood has giv’n; Has rent the veil, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is an apostle?
The apostolate was not a limited circle of officials holding a well-defined position of authority in the church, but a large class of men who discharged...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about honesty?
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Amen Jack. First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. John 6:47....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?
We are born with a dead spirit. When we trust Jesus as our savior our Spirit is born of God, and we are dead. Colossians 3:3 For Ye are dead and your life is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should Christians worship Mary according to what it says in Luke 1:28ff?
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D. Michael, I especially liked your comment, "Everywhere in the Scriptures that someone starts to worship a servant of God, they are told to stop and worship...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is an armor-bearer? Should there be a church position of armor-bearer?
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I agree with you totally!! Pastor worship is rampant in many congregations. It serves as witness repellant, if you want to know what I think. The armor...
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by Grady Embrey
What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
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Yes, exactly. The Holy Spirit draws us to the Cross, the blood of Jesus cleanses until salvation. God is stating watch my children (those that will be saved...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What does it mean, “The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ”?
Prophet Daniel wrote about God of heaven setting up a kingdom in heaven that will overthrow and destroy all the kingdoms of the world. We recall the dream of...
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kel gens
How can the invasion of Ukraine be connected to the end times?
Germany and Russia have a long history of conflict over the territories of Eastern Europe. During World War II, Adolf Hitler betrayed an agreement to divide...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?
According to the Bible, no human will be alive on earth during the 1000 years - only Satan and his evil angels will inhabit the earth (Jer 4:23-26). I...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Jesus die on the cross or just swoon? (Matthew 27:48)
Jesus never fainted or swooned, nor was He drugged on the cross. In fact, He refused the drug customarily offered to the victim before crucifixion to help...