Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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Tom Lackey
, Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland
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by N S
, 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian
Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?
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Exodus 22:19 DOES INDEED say, "Whosoever lieth with a beast shall surely be put to death." So, don't start with the assumption that the Bible doesn't talk...
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by Mike Capone
Should a Christian use social networking tools (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, blogs, etc.)?
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That scripture reference should be Matthew 12:36
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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Faith is not a work. It is faith apart from works. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are save, THROUGH FAITH, and that not of yourselves, it is the GIFT of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foretold in Scripture -- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does "caught up" refer to the rapture?
Although the two words in our English translation of 1 Thess. 4:17, "caught up," are from the Latin raptus and occur only once in the New Testament, it does...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does "caught up" refer to the rapture?
My understanding is that the events described in the passage cited in the question correspond to a "post-tribulation" view of the timing of the Rapture with...
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by Kwaku Marfo
What does "the body of sin" in Romans 6:6 mean?
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If you would be so kind as to share this "method" in the writings in the other books (or a few of them), I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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People get confused over things that do not pertain to salvation by faith alone. Romans 4:5. But to the one that worketh not, but BELIEVETH on the one that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
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There is nothing to figure out about this passage. The writer had just named a "cloud of witnesses." When He (I'm guessing a man wrote it) wrote this, he...
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Paytawn Erskine
Why do some people continue to portray Jacob (Israel) as a thief, cheat, and liar when clearly God was with him?
When Elohim changed his name to Yishra’el (Israel) he was not considered a deceiver anymore. He was made new.
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Paytawn Erskine
What is the end times timeline?
4004 B.C. + 2020 C.E.= 6024. The next Year of Jubilee will be when the elect enters into the Kingdom That would be 6028 (All time) or 2024 C.E. If the...
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Paytawn Erskine
Why does Paul say that it was 430 years from the time of delivering the promise to Abraham to the time when the “Law” was given, when it actually was 645 years?
Just do the math and you will see: 1) They where not in Egypt for 430 years Let’s count the ages from the genealogy. “And these were the names of the...
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ALBERTO DAVILA
Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
My opinion is: I had to read this article because to me God/Jesus and UFOs can not go together in the same sentence. I understand that there is so much...
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by
Bernard Bevill
Can people in heaven look down and see us?
There is no one in "Heaven" at this point, and in fact, the "Heaven" we are going to spend eternity in does not even exist yet. Sources: The Bible. When...
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by Jim Stevens
What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
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Great answer and responses, beginning with Michael. I especially appreciate your pointing out the “pagan origins beliefs and practices “ and the efforts to...
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Phil Calvert
, husband and dad, follower of the bible and bible studies
Does "caught up" refer to the rapture?
1 Thessalonians 4:17
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What happened on the road to Damascus? What is a road to Damascus experience?
Paul's conversion was miraculous because God spoke audibly to him. Paul was chosen for special service to bring the gospel to the world and that it was now a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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Hebrews 12:2 credits Jesus as being the "author and finisher of our faith." A translation uses the term "founder and perfecter." Either way it means He is...
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
What does the Bible say about confidence?
Our confidence should always come from God's Word to us. 1 John 3:21 says "Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God."...
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Aaron Tyler
, it's a heart
What is perverted speech in Proverbs 8:13?
The Hebrew word in question is ṯah-pu-ḵō-wṯ, the plural form of tah-poo-kaw' (8419, Nouns). The root of these words is haw-fak' (2015, Verb) & means 'to...
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Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
Silver Teacher award!
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Is the Catholic concept of a nun biblical?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How is physical death related to spiritual death?
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Rotimi, the ‘second death’ will be the eternal abode for those who are ‘separated from God’ because they chose to reject God and His free offer of salvation,...
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by lorna froese
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
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Yes. Sorry, I meant Cain was not in right relationship with God. Lines 2-5 all refer to Cain.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
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It does not matter how much you suffer, or what you do, The only difference between heaven and hell is John 3:18 Those who have believed are not condemned,...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible to sell your soul to the devil?
You can't sell what you don't own. It's as simple as that. Furthermore, you can't sell what God owns. The axiom that says 'You can't take it with you,' is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a one over to Satan to kill the flesh, so that his Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. This born again believer was...
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John Worley
Why do some people continue to portray Jacob (Israel) as a thief, cheat, and liar when clearly God was with him?
My opinion is that indeed Jacob was a thief. But, not in the matter of Esau's birthright. Clearly Esau "sold" Jacob his birthright. Nothing was stolen there....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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Romans 11:6 Does God give us the faith to believe? No, He gives us His word to believe to receive the free gift of eternal life by faith alone. Romans 4:5-8...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it good to have close friendships with unbelievers?
Jesus was the Friend of sinners, but His closest friends were His followers. If you want to be a happy, dedicated person who is "planted by the rivers of...
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michael slater
Silver Evangelist award!
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How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
How is physical death related to spiritual death?
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I will like to comment on the assertion of Mr Houdmann that the “second death” is not annihilation. John 3:16 teaches that unbelievers will perish, meaning “...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is conditional security?
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Once we believe we are saved forever. Even if we never believe it again. Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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You either totally become sinless and is saved because a sinless person deserves eternal life, or it's GIVEN to you by God because He chooses to do it. Those...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
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The references in lines 2-5 of paragraph 2 above do not pertain to Abel, but were spoken by God to Cain, as indicated in Genesis 4:6-7, in reaction to Cain...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
Psalms 16:10 (the fact of Jesus' resurrection) Jonah 1:17 and Jonah 2:10 (the length of time between Jesus' death and His resurrection, as pointed out by...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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This answer says that salvation is obtained by a cocktail of grace and good moral living. I disagree totally. I never would be sure that I'm living good...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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This is a really good sermon Steve Friesen. It's a good explanation of what God's grace is and what it does. This is the truth that needs to be preached. We...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
"Putting all the emphasis on God's grace," instead of putting some emphasis on "moral choices," is what this is getting at, I suppose. Long story short, I...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
And especially how does Jesus' cryptic statement in John 2:19 relate to this question?
John 2:19
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lorna froese
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
I find it interesting that Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons when their eyes were opened to the knowledge of good and evil...
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by Vernon Justus
What is conditional security?
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Michael, You presented a pretty good summary of the 2 sides. It seems to me the difference of the 2 perspectives hinges on the understanding of the...
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by Ralston Heath
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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Well said! Thanks.
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by Kathleen Carlstedt
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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I believe you have explained the rapture & second coming perfectly. Thank you!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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Should Christians celebrate birthdays?
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Charles Gardner
Silver Teacher award!
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How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Silver Teacher award!
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How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
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Aurel Gheorghe
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Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?