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How do I get right with God?
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Silver Teacher award!
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Why did oaths involve putting a hand under someone's thigh?
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by Ray D
What is a Christian?
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Absolutely, every believer sins! And yes, we must confess our sins to God! We must also bring our sins to “the elders of the church, and let them pray over...
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by Ray D
What is a Christian?
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Again, you are correct: the Church is governed by the elders, but “elders” is a very, very modern translation for the Greek word “episkopos.” Still, I agree...
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by Ray D
What is a Christian?
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You are correct: every believer is a priest! But Christ also instituted a new priesthood laid on the foundation of the apostles: that is why Acts 1:20 says,...
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by Ray D
What is a Christian?
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It looks like you have a pattern of belief as well! Yes, we are saved by the unmerited Grace of God! Ephesians 2:8 “For it is by grace you have been saved...
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Jasper Soriano
Why did Ruth and Orpah make a different decision?
Ruth 1:1 - 22
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
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I believe that as Jesus walked the earth, He was living by faith just as we do today. He was the God-man. The only one ever to have this existence. He knew...
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by April Streets
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
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The Word of God ministers both within the context of a passage of Scripture, as well as outside of those confines, as there are no limitations to the manner...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Psalm 119 say about revival?
By my count, there are eleven separate verses in Psalm 119 in which the psalmist asks God to revive him, as follows: Psalm 119:25 Psalm 119:37 Psalm 119:40...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Silver Evangelist award!
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What is biblical theology?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is biblical theology?
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This is a well articulated answer. I agree with the writer.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
Because of the universal, willing sin of humanity, no person in the world deserves anything from a holy, sinless God except eternal separation from Him....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would anyone reject the Holy Spirit?
As noted in Ephesians 2:8-9, faith is a gift from God, resulting from the Holy Spirit's activity. Therefore, rejection of faith in Christ (for any of the...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is a Christian?
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Sorry Ray D, for confusing you with “New Testament pattern believer”. However, I want to share with you: We are all saved by the unmerited favour of God. The...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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Thank you Ray D. I have not read early church writers. I however think that the woman should be Israel. Notice Genesis 37: 9 Then he dreamed still another...
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Jason Adrian
Does the Holy Spirit talk in an audible voice?
If everyone will notice, those who claim that God speaks to them inaudibly today through impressions, unctions, or to their mind and heart will normally...
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Grant Brown
, Retired pastor, Hospice chaplain
Is it our soul or our spirit that goes to heaven?
In Genesis 2:7, God forms Adam fully and then breathes into him life. He is not alive until the breath of God makes him so. This is the same breath that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from Rebekah in Genesis 24:12-21?
The following attributes suggest themselves to me: Rebekah was apparently (even if not consciously) living in God's will, as indicated by her coming to draw...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from Rebekah in Genesis 24:12-21?
Genesis 24:12 - 21
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by Ray D
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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Absolutely! The early church writers often made this connection with the woman in Revelation being Mary since this woman gave birth to the ruler (Jesus). The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did oaths involve putting a hand under someone's thigh?
My Ryrie Study Bible says "thigh" is a euphemism for the procreative organ. I have always believed this for half a century now. It was an act symbolizing...
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by Ray D
What is a Christian?
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I’m not sure what a “New Testament pattern believer” is! I might just be ignorant of this label since I have not come across it in my walk of faith. I do...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it our soul or our spirit that goes to heaven?
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Totally "On-Point" correct answer!!! I give you a vote up and a hearty favorite star!!! -Andy-
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jack Campbell
Silver Teacher award!
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What is the connection between prayer and fasting?
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How did David let himself fall deeper and deeper into sin, in the episode with Bathsheba?
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You're welcome. All praise and glory goes to the Holy Spirit, my resident teacher.
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?
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Trish Riddle, In the first para you wrote: "This thinking completely negates the wonder and miracle of the virgin conception." Also in the penultimate para...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is a Christian?
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Thank you Ray D. You write like a New Testament pattern believer. Acts 2: 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three...
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by Venus Emery
How did David let himself fall deeper and deeper into sin, in the episode with Bathsheba?
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Wow thank you for explaining.
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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Thank you Ray D for the explanation. Your figurative explanation is correct. However, I am not satisfied with the literal explanation that it relates to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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How was the woman a helper suitable for the man?
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by
Clyde Brake
Will the antichrist be a Muslim?
Daniel 11 speaks of the king of the North, and some Biblical scholars believe this character to the Antichrist and of the Seleucid Dynasty. If this is the...
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by
Donna Williams
How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?
I would encourage you to simply ask God what you desire of Him. There are no specific prayers, but the one that comes from the sincerity of your heart. I...
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by
Donna Williams
Is it our soul or our spirit that goes to heaven?
The Bible does not reveal to us whether it is the spirit or the soul that goes to heaven. But the Bible does reveal to us, that the spirit and the soul are...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it our soul or our spirit that goes to heaven?
Both. Our soul/spirit is saved. Our flesh, our old nature has to die because of sin, Our soul is the real you. Our spirit is made alive when we trust Jesus...
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by Enoch Ilisia
What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?
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This is straight and biblically sound truth which adds no extra human opinions anti-law sentiments against the Lord's Holy Sabbath Day.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can the church achieve a true, biblical unity?
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A test to see if you are a real Christian? Do you believe that how you live and what you do has anything to do with you going to heaven? If so, you are...
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Ray D
What is a Christian?
I like to use Acts 2:37-42 when thinking about this. At this point, new converts came to Peter and the apostles and asked, “Brethren, what shall we do?” And...
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by Ray D
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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Absolutely! Thank you so much for the comment! Like most Bible verses, the passage has both a literal and figurative meaning (and sometimes even more). On...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?
Great question! To help lead the way try Ruth 4:11 New International Version "Then the elders and all the people at the gate said, 'We are witnesses. May...
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Antony Njenga
, I am a member of the body of the messiah and a teacher
Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Another point that has not been mentioned is that Jesus knew His time of ministry was coming to an end yet there was so much still to be done, the laborers...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
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Ray D thank you for both the literal and the deeper/figurative answers. How far can you go with the literal answer that the woman is Mary, not only in the...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Gold Evangelist award!
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Why was Jonah angry that the Ninevites repented?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Silver Evangelist award!
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Why was Jonah angry that the Ninevites repented?
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by King Ace
If the original people of Judah and Israel were ethnic people of color, why are today's Jews mostly European?
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The BIBLE actually says that Jews and Israelites shouldn't be in the Land of Canaan before CHRIST returns. In fact, if you read the book of Joel, they will...
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Donna Williams
Is it ok to use tithe or giving money to a ministry where you’ll receive back something?
As I considered the question, my first thought was the intent of the heart. It sounds like the motive is one of selfishness, looking to receive something in...