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  1. Does God hide his face from us? (Psalm 27:9)
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  3. How we can we show respect to liars, murderers, or anyone who breaks the law?
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Answer by Tommie B

How can I quit my addiction to smoking?

I smoked for 47 years. Didn't want to quit. AT ALL. I enjoyed it. One morning I went out to have a smoke and it tasted awful. It was as if God said, "You're...

January 29 2020 1 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Serge Gratton

Who is God?

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In my opinion, no one, can with certainty, confirm who and what God is. Just like no one can with 100% certainty, explain the bible aside God Himself....

January 29 2020

Comment by Kevin Mcgill

What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?

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The word apostasia or falling away means departure. This is speaking of the rapture or departure of the church. This is evident in vs 6 of the same chapter....

January 29 2020

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What should we learn from the life of James, the brother of Jesus?

January 29 2020

Comment by Pamela Davis

What is praying in the Spirit?

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Many years ago, after l had received Jesus as my Lord and Savior, l attended a Christian service at the end of which anyone who wished to receive the “...

January 29 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?

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We are living under the day of grace. When we trust Jesus as our savior our sin debt, past, present, and future sins are all paid. First Corinthians 15:1-4....

January 29 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is the universe eternal?

Great question in the light of 2 Peter 3:4 and https://ebible.com/questions/21040-will-the-earth-abide-forever-or-will-it-be-destroyed-psalm-104-5! -- see...

January 29 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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James I didn't mean that God chooses whom He sent Jesus to die for. He died for "whosoever will." I meant He chose US we didn't, and don't choose Him to be...

January 29 2020

Comment by Sandra Deleon

Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?

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Awesome! I am a believer and I think it's kind of funny the responses I see on this topic. It reminds me of the doctrine/legalism I grew up with in church....

January 29 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?

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He also wrote the book of Solomon. A great book for husbands and wives to read together.

January 29 2020

Answer by Donna Williams

How do I pray for a girl about to have an abortion?

I believe the most important thing is to share the word of God with her, if you have not done so. I believe that conviction comes by way of the Holy Spirit....

January 29 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mark

What is the spiritual formation movement?

At our church, we had an influx of Christians who left another church because they were practicing such things as "soaking prayer", sitting in dark rooms,...

January 29 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Does following God guarantee a comfortable life? (Proverbs 1:33)

I would say, first, that, although Solomon's words in the book of Proverbs were divinely inspired, the speaker of the words quoted in the question was not...

January 28 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why did God command Moses to have a turban and golden plate put on Aaron?

These items (which God had originally commanded in Exodus 28 to be made for Moses' brother Aaron, who was to be the first individual in the hereditary line...

January 28 2020 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does, "their angels in heaven" mean in Matt 18:10?

There are references even in the Old Testament, in verses such as Psalm 34:7 and Psalm 91:11 (a verse that Satan even quoted to Jesus in tempting Him to cast...

January 28 2020 Follow Vote Up

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some modern forms of idolatry?

Idolatry is believing in anything else but Jesus work on the cross can save us. It is Jesus plus something else. What ever that else is can not save us....

January 28 2020 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the cross?

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Eternal life is a free gift from God by faith alone plus nothing. John 6:47. Man can do nothing to save himself. In effect, those who have trusted Jesus as...

January 28 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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God does chose some, like Saul the Pharisee to become Paul the Apostle to the gentiles. But, Jesus died for the sins of the whole world, First John 2:2, and...

January 28 2020

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean, "And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death." (Revelation 20:14 KJV)

To better understand Revelation 20:14, a little context might be useful. The saved who died in Christ will be raised in the first resurrection, during Jesus'...

January 28 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Does following God guarantee a comfortable life? (Proverbs 1:33)

Proverbs 1:33 33but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." New International Version , Copyright 2011-2019 Biblica

January 28 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are some bases for trusting in God?

Bases for trust in God We can trust His power and strength (2Timothy 1:12. Compare Psalm 9:9f). We can trust in His lovingkindness (His unbreakable or...

January 28 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Moyo , Christian youth teacher

What are some modern forms of idolatry?

One modern form of particularly abominable idolatry can be found in dictatorships, especially in Third World countries. This form involves idolizing a...

January 28 2020 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Should pastors make millions and live in houses worth millions of dollars?

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So by this "logic" a pastor should be destitute. A preacher who writes one best seller after another should give the proceeds to widows and orphans? He or...

January 28 2020

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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I don't see anywhere in the bible where God tells us to not work "80 hr weeks." New York City wasn't built in a day. Most business owners never "clock out."...

January 28 2020

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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It's just as hard for a poor person as it is for a wealthy person to get born again. It's just as easy for a wealthy person to get born again as it is for a...

January 28 2020

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Why should we bless our enemies as instructed in 1 Peter 3:9?

January 28 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What are some bases for trusting in God?

Trust in anything is based on either the authority of it, or its record of reliability. God is worthy of our trust for both of those reasons. First, He is...

January 28 2020 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?

One interpretation that I have seen regarding the significance of the three specific temptations that were recorded as being presented to Jesus is that each...

January 28 2020 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?

January 28 2020

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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

January 28 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does John 3:16 mean?

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John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. If we have everlasting life today, we will still have everlasting...

January 27 2020

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?

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Michael, great article! It was interesting to me that you said, "Experiments have shown that both ways do work and either way could have been used in the...

January 27 2020

Comment by Tim Ranck

How does the Cambrian Explosion fit within the framework of young-earth creationism?

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Sea level would have been lower and land bridges would connect all land masses for a few hundred years. There is both science and bible to back this up. In...

January 27 2020

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How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?

January 27 2020

Question by Bud Gillett

What is the Hebrew alphabet in Psalm 119?

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What are some hindrances to a potent prayer life?

January 27 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but...

January 27 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?

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Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. James is for us, but not to...

January 27 2020

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why did the resurrected Jesus ask Mary to tell his disciples that He would meet them in Galilee, when He first saw them in Judea?

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I'm not sure I understand the reason for this question. Is it to call into question the veracity of the bible, or is this being asked to cast doubt on Jesus...

January 27 2020

Comment by Gary Pattillo

How does the Cambrian Explosion fit within the framework of young-earth creationism?

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Just a couple of logic points: Fossils record the deaths of animals/plants, not the births or creations, so the Day 5 situation mentioned wouldn't hold....

January 27 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What determines a person’s eternal destination?

Only a fool drifts with the wind and tide. A wise man marks out his course, sets his sails, and guides the rudder until he reaches his destination. Sin has...

January 27 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ravikumar T

How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?

"Philippians 2:13" You are able to do these things, since God himself causes you to desire to do what he wants you to do, and he also enables you to do what...

January 27 2020 1 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Donna Williams

Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time?

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Amen Shirley!

January 27 2020

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What determines a person’s eternal destination?

January 26 2020