What is the Critical Text?
The "Critical Text" is based on the assumption that a few ancient manuscripts with a large degree of variability, are better than thousands of later...
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by Duane Bailey
What is the meaning of a sweet savour unto the Lord?
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Outstanding comment and thoughts... probably right on the money as to the meaning...
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Reinhard Illig
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
1 Thessalonians 4:17
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by Vijaya Lekamge
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How can God know me when the universe is so vast?
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Thank you Ebible team and Mr. Tim Maas for your prompt response. Yes, it is helpful.
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Ray D
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
When reading the Bible we always have to remember the literal meaning of the passage as well as the figurative or deeper meaning of the passage. When writing...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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The tribulation saints will have to keep from taking the mark of the beast to be saved. Revelation 14:9-18. And they will all die except for the 144,000 Jews...
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by Kalli Miller
Why did God’s Spirit hover over the dark waters of the earth? (1:2)
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I agree with your opinion. I wrote in my Bible study that God was working. Creating everything into perfection.
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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?
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Should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is the time of Jacob's trouble?
It is a description of the Day of the Lord. "Jacob" means Israel. Compare Jeremiah 30:7 with Jeremiah 30:10.
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What is the definition of faith?
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Who do the four servants represent in the parable of the servants in Luke 12?
The first 3 servants are typically understood to represent believers. Each “knows the master’s will,” but they respond differently. Therefore, they are...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can God know me when the universe is so vast?
Continually increasing knowledge of the vastness of the universe should impress every Christian with the inexpressible power and majesty of the God who...
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mark albright
What is the key to truly knowing God?
Dr. J. I. Packer wrote a book Knowing God, a classic. Billy Graham and RC Sproul both describe it as one of the best books ever written. I have reread it...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should a Christian let himself be walked on?
A timely question and in my opinion NO human being should ever permit the free tramping of inalienable rights. Now as to Christians, we are God's ambassadors...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should a Christian let himself be walked on?
Christians should always be conscious in their dealings with both fellow Christians, as well as non-Christians, of the witness to others that their conduct...
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Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
How can God know me when the universe is so vast?
SYDNEY - A powerful new telescope in Australia has mapped vast areas of the universe in record time. The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder was abl...
Psalms 139:1 - 24
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by Mark Sullivan
How can I become a Christian?
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Just to add here --- we don't become saved (a Christian) with the act of being baptized. However, baptism is extremely important, as the Lord commands us to...
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Mark Sullivan
What can I do to positively influence my adult daughter, who has no interest in God, to become a Christian?
Not sure if you will see this response 2 years later --- however, as Tim Mass said, prayer. You can't control another person's soul and heart and mind;...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How can I be assured that I will go to heaven when I have to take opiates every day due to a medical condition?
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By my physician's orders and according to his prescription, I was taking three Vicodin tablets a day and I did this for twelve years. When it was apparent to...
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
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Dear Frances, Thanks for your answer. I however think that the following quote from your answer needs a review: “The church did not exist when John was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus refer to James and John as the sons of thunder?
"Son" in Scripture can signify merely one having the nature of something, whether literal or figurative (e.g. "Son of man," "sons of thunder," "sons of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
This woman, the woman of Revelation 12:1, symbolizes Israel. Israel birthed Christ, gave Christ to the world (see Revelation 12:5 ("So the woman gave birth...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some good Bible verses to govern our thought life?
Some suggestions (offered without comment): Proverbs 4:23 Mark 7:20-22 Luke 6:45 Romans 8:5-7 Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 10:5 Philippians 4:8 Colossians 3:2 1...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some things we can learn from Joseph's faith (the husband of Mary)?
I would say that we can learn the following from Joseph's faith: Faith allows us to display grace and kindness even under extreme pressure. (When Joseph...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
"To believe" in John 3:16-18, especially John 3:18, means no condemnation for the true believer. "No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things we can learn from Joseph's faith (the husband of Mary)?
Also, Matthew 1:24 and “They also offered a sacrifice as required by the Lord’s Teachings: ‘a pair of mourning doves or two young pigeons’” (Luke ...
Matthew 1:18 - 21
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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That is why we are to go into all the world and preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. First Corinthians 1:21. First John 2:2 First Timothy 2:4 It is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who is the woman mentioned in Revelation 12:1?
I would say that the twelve stars mentioned as being in the woman's crown (as representative of the twelve tribes of Israel in the Old Testament, and then of...
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by Frank crawford
What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)
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To not believe that this is forgiven is using his name in vain, not the act, and still the latter is forgiven. I almost got duped by the devil. The devil...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Do human beings truly have a free will?
First we must define what "Free" is. According to the dictionary it means "not under the control or in the power of another." So in order for a person to be...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who wrote the book of Genesis?
John 7:21-23, "Jesus answered and said to them, 'I did one work, and you all marvel. Moses therefore gave you circumcision (not that it is from Moses, but...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should we learn from the life of Stephen?
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It is no different today. Those saved by grace apart from works will always be hated by those who trust in their works. We stand on the promises of God. John...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
The Greek word translated as "believe" in this verse (anglicized as "pisteuo") appears 244 times in the New Testament, according to Strong's concordance...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
John 3:16-18 16For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God d...
John 3:16 - 21
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "Euroclydon" (Acts 27:14)?
Euroclydon is a cyclonic tempestuous northeast wind that blows in the Mediterranean, mostly in autumn and winter. Its name derives from the Greek word...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "Euroclydon" (Acts 27:14)?
Especially Acs 27:14 KJV “But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.” King James Version (KJV)
Acts 27:13 - 38
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What does the Bible say about stress?
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Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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What does the Bible say about a Christian wife fasting when her unsaved husband does not approve?
Something you might consider is researching and sharing with him the physiological health benefits of fasting. Since he’s not a believer, I imagine that he’s...
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Why did Abraham bargain with God in regard to Sodom and Gomorrah?
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What did Jesus mean when he said, "You are already clean because of the words which I have spoken to you."?
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by Emo Tenorio
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What is meant by "what is coming on the world" in Luke 21:26?
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The question becomes much clearer in our current season of mandated governmental fear. A landscape where once free citizens are not permitted any real...