What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19? James 1:19 - ASV: 19 Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does I John 1:5-10 imply that sin is unavoidable?
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Tim, I have met a professing Christian who believed he was without sin. And he was dogmatic about it! Sinless! Perfect!
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Kenny Bulahan
What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?
I believe it is still responsible for one to ask questions. Like, “May I know what this is tó be used for?” Keep in mind that you were approached for help...
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What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
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by Mark Vestal
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How can a Christian comfort an unbeliever who lost a non-believer relative?
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@Eyo Awe... that's extremely comforting. Welcome to eBible!
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by Eyo Awe
How can a Christian comfort an unbeliever who lost a non-believer relative?
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Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with your entire household. (Acts 16:31) Created account just to write this.
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Messianic secret?
What is the Messianic secret? The Messianic Secret is a literary motif, primarily in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus repeatedly tells people (disciples,...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why was the power of God coming upon Elisha when the harpist was playing?
2 Kings 3:15: "But now bring me a minstrel." And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him. When E-li’-jah came to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
There are 3 cross-references in Proverbs that are relevant to being "slow to speak." One is in Proverbs 10, another in Proverbs 17, and the third in Proverbs...
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Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will Christians face the wrath of God?
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I believe we face God's anger when He decides that His divine anger is what we need at a given time. I believe the term "the day of wrath" is misunderstood...
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Donna Williams
What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
Dear Anonymous, in verses 19-21 of chapter one in the epistle of James, we are being instructed in the right way to control our emotions. He, through the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Jesus have more mercy, compassion, and empathy than God the Father?
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Yes, God is compassionate! 100% Psalm 103:13 KJV Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. As a father shows compassion...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
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Well thought through, Danny! Good job!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
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We are always to stand by the side of our beloved Lord and Savior! We do it by our actions, by things we say, and by example! We live in a very confused and...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
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Danny, in Matthew 22:18-20 Jesus asked, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites!" He knew what they were up to! They pretended to be interested in His...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What should Calvinist parents say to their young kids about the Calvinist fact that the kids might not be chosen?
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Thanks, Mark! I think you and I think alike. Unfortunately, what you and I believe seems to disagree with Calvinists. I’ll show you what I mean by sharing a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies? When Jesus told His followers to "love your enemies," He meant actively choosing to do good,...
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What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
James 1:19 ASV - 19 Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?
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Great response! Thanks! Agree with you!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
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Shirley, God wants us to carry ourselves among the world-at-large in a way that shows that He is in us and we are in Him; that we are one with Him. (I'm sure...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What should Calvinist parents say to their young kids about the Calvinist fact that the kids might not be chosen?
I cannot answer as a Calvinist (as I am not one), but I can answer as an ambassador for Christ (as all believers have the privilege and responsibility of...
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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did God answer Job's charges? Job 38:1-41:34
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No wonder, then, Billy, that you wrote this so well!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around us?
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Extremely well-written, Emo! Don't you just love Jamie Owens Collins' song, "The Battle Belongs to the Lord"? 'In heavenly armor we'll enter the land, the...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was a blood covenant?
I am reading through the Bible in a year, and one of the videos that Bible Recap suggests as a supplement to her Genesis 12-15 podcast was one by Tim Keller....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was a blood covenant?
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Admittedly, where I went to school this "blood covenant" per se is not mentioned verbatim in its doctrinal statement. But Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS)...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?
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Pamela's reference to "might have taken her to be his wife" probably came from one of these 8 translations: KJ21 Why saidst thou, "She is my sister," so I...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is faith in God religulous?
Is faith in God religiulous? "Religulous" is a blended word (portmanteau) of "religion" and "ridiculous," popularised by Bill Maher's documentary...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
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Hello Shirley. Matt 22:15 -22 isn't about paying taxes to a king (Caesar). We must check the context. The writer (Matthew) gives the context of the whole...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)?
Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)? Good question because Elihu seems to imply that "no," it does not: Job 35:6 – "If you sin, how does that affect him? If your...
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by Billy P Eldred
Did God answer Job's charges? Job 38:1-41:34
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Thanks Jack for the kind words. Job is one of my favorite books and contains my favorite scripture.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
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So, quoting from The Tony Evans Bible Commentary, advancing God's Kingdom Agenda: Romans 13:6,7: "As Paul closes this brief section on government, his words...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean to leave and cleave?
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The two become of one like mind. They agree on every decision, although sometimes it takes a lot of discussion!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did God answer Job's charges? Job 38:1-41:34
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Well-said, Billy!
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What does it mean to be one flesh in a marriage?
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Did God answer Job's charges? Job 38:1-41:34
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What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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The word of God when proclaimed in truth has the power to draw sinners into conviction of sin. It is sharper than any two-edged sword. God does not have a...
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by Ferdy Mercado
, Engineer, Sr. Pas. - Horizon Church and Ministries Singapore
What does the Bible say about managing your finances?
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Thanks brother for sharing your wisdom.
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by Billy P Eldred
Did God answer Job's charges? Job 38:1-41:34
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Jack, my answer was twofold. First, Elihu was not asking a question he was expecting to get an answer to. However, God can be affected by things we do,...
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How does the Spirit intercede for us with the Father?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)?
Sin (past, present, and future) affected God so much that Jesus Christ was crucified for it! God put sin out of His sight that day as sin remained in the...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)?
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Good answer, Donna!
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Donna Williams
Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)?
Dear Anonymous, in response to your question, and in the context of the scripture, I would say that because God's ways are higher than our ways, our sins do...
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Billy P Eldred
Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)?
Job 35: 5-6 are part of a rebuke Elihu is giving to Job and Job's two friends. He is doing so by asking Job rhetorical questions that he knows Job knows the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did God answer Job's charges? Job 38:1-41:34
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So your answer is "no"?