Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
I would say that, even with in-person group worship services temporarily suspended at individual churches, this would not be an infringement on freedom of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the offense of the cross in Galatians 5:11?
I would say that the "offense of the cross" to which Paul is referring pertains to the manner in which requiring total reliance on faith in the crucified and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the offense of the cross in Galatians 5:11?
11 "And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, l why do I still suffer persecution? Then is the offense of the cross has ceased."
Galatians 5:11
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is Jeremiah an important prophet?
Jeremiah was an important prophet because he was 1 of the major prophets. That is, his book is longer than the minor prophets' books. He was important...
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by JEAN GROUT
What does it mean that Jesus "led captivity captive and gave gifts to men"?
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James Kraft has a very good answer. Paradise was located below the earth in old testament times but Paul writes in Corinthians of being caught up to paradise...
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by Kristen Cole
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Hi, thank you for the feedback, which bible version would you recommend for the most accurate account?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?
God is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). God’s justice demands that sin be punished (Eze. 18:4; Rom....
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GodsChild Forever
, Evangelist, Christian Blogger and Writer
What does the Bible say should we do when in time of pestilence?
We must find our hope, rest, help, safety and satisfaction in God. It is in times of trouble that we draw close to God, more than in good times. Nothing can...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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John, that is my point – I too have no issue with a cross that does not contain a carved image of Jesus on it. I also agree that an empty cross is symbolic...
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Jyotish Mishra
, Saved by grace through faith in JESUS CHRIST.
What is the meaning and significance of the crown of thorns?
The thorns and thistles were added to humanity when Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:18). The exact explanation of thorns and thistles...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Catholics worship idols. Here's why... 1) Nowhere in Scripture is it taught or even remotely implied that believers should use relics, crucifixes, shrines...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are there other false Holy Spirits?
There are warnings in the Bible about false spirits. A spirit is an animated force that can drive life. I would not call these spirits "holy."' However, as...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should I do if my church of 300 is still meeting in spite of the state governor asking people to refrain from large gatherings due to COVID-19?
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I would agree with you if Christians were being singled out by governmental authorities for religious reasons with respect to public gatherings in response...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say should we do when in time of pestilence?
Things that occur to me (without reference to specific Bible verses): Serve as an example or witness to others through our own behavior of our knowledge and...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is God's relationship to time?
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Billy, in response to your answer, I would like to say - I love your roller coaster illustration. Life is a roller coaster. It is full of ups and downs,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should I do if my church of 300 is still meeting in spite of the state governor asking people to refrain from large gatherings due to COVID-19?
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I was in agreement with you Tim until you dropped the "defying civil authorities" bomb of Romans 13 on the whole thing. Civil authority had black people...
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Antonio Gallemit Sr.
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Does God love Satan?
I have not seen mentioned that Satan "the accuser", is the English transliteration, of the Hebrew. He was originally LUCIFER, the cherub angel, whose beauty...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Gary, no where in the Bible does it say we cannot have a reminder of our Savior. Worshipping an idol is prohibited. A cross is not an idol. I figure God...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is the Holy Spirit a male or female?
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Since Genesis says, "So God created man in His own image, in the image of God, He created him; male and female He created them."...in 2:18, "It is not good...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What scripture(s) speak on why God made people with different skin color?
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Genesis chapter 10, will yield the answers to your question about nations. The theme is the peopling of the earth and the table of nations.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "fruit of our lips" mean in Hebrews 13:15?
Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. By him —...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible say about brothers and sisters/siblings?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who wrote 1st and 2nd Chronicles?
Although the books cited in the question do not identify their author by name, my understanding is that their authorship has been commonly ascribed to Ezra,...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
How can we know whether or not King Solomon went to heaven?
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(part 2 of 2) Furthermore, if upon death the wicked descend into the fiery hell and the righteous ascend to be with Christ in heaven, the promised...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
How can we know whether or not King Solomon went to heaven?
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Danny, thanks for your comment/questions. Regarding David’s spirit whereabouts, due to the limited space available here, I would suggest a previous posting...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s the prognosis for a heart "beyond cure" (Jeremiah 17:9)?
Most sections of Jeremiah are predominantly poetic in form. Jeremiah’s poetry is lofty and lyrical. A creator of beautiful phrases, he has given us an...
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Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What scripture(s) speak on why God made people with different skin color?
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Excellent examples George...We must read our Bibles carefully!
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by Patrick Laake
What is the meaning of the 1,290 days in Daniel 12:11?
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To understand this, you have to apply the day for a year principle of prophecy. 1260 days; 42 months; and a time, times, and half a time are all the same...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What are the five solas?
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Christians are under the New Covenant (grace) therefore they are no longer under the Old Covenant (the Mosaic Law including the 10 Commandments). Christians...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Colossians 1:15 “He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God…” and Exodus 20:4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything...
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Bob Snyder
, Reformed Baptist 1689 LBCF/ Corrections Officer since 1995
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
The Bible does not mention the modern practice of altar calls that some denominations practice today. Depending on whether or not you adhere to the...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is the Holy Spirit a male or female?
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Since Genesis says, "So God created man in His own image, in the image of God, He created him; male and female He created them."...in 2:18, "It is not good...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Our free will for salvation ends the second we believe. For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. Can not be changed back. If you do want to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Hebrews 13:5 He will never leave us or forsake us. Are their conditions? No. John 6:37 He will never cast us out. No matter what. First Corinthians 5:5 Turn...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Ken, I am shocked to read on this blog how some fundamentalists believe that select denominations of Christ's church are considered non-Christian. Roman...
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Bea Rejino
, Homemaker
What does "fruit of our lips" mean in Hebrews 13:15?
The fruit of our lips. Let’s proclaim our faith in Jesus, sharing with others who he is and what he has done in our lives and continues to do to this very...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s the prognosis for a heart "beyond cure" (Jeremiah 17:9)?
The prognosis would be the same for anyone in the absence of God's involvement -- eternal separation from Him. That was why Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3:3...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s the prognosis for a heart "beyond cure" (Jeremiah 17:9)?
9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? (NIV)
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Pete Van Zyl
How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?
When Christ became our substitute and perfect sacrifice as the second Adam God poured out all of his judgment on Christ instead of us. When God sees us now,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?
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You see Tim, there's a crowd that's been around long before the advent of Jesus Christ, who will be forever pushing the idea that simply confessing your sin...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?
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Regardless of where evil thoughts come from, they are sinful thoughts. Jesus didn't have sinful thoughts. Satan tempted Jesus to do things, he didn't plant...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can we know whether or not King Solomon went to heaven?
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So Aurel, You quote scripture that you take to mean David is sleeping in his grave. Do you mean that David's spirit is still in what must be now his bones?...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
After being in Church for 27 years and hearing about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, I was drawn to visit a Baptist church. My parents held the Baptist...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?
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Terry, This is truly one of the best answers I have read on questions posed by E-Bible! Thank you for your God pleasing and insightful response. I pray the...
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by N S
, 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian
Is burial the only option a Christian can consider?
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With all due respect, I think that there are some inaccuracies in Michael Houdmann's comments. He stated that the "only times the Bible mentions the dead...