Comment:
Titus 2:14 says: “Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
I would say that it would have been a lingering "side-effect" of the earlier curse placed both upon Jericho and also upon any attempt to rebuild it by Joshua...
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
What does the Bible say about healing?
Good question, Gregory! Jesus is quoting Isaiah 42 here. There in vv. 1-9 Isaiah speaks of the coming of the Messiah. In verse 1 the prophet deals with His...
Comment:
Hi Tim. Thank you for your response.
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
Did Jesus heal two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34) or one blind man (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)?
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
The young prophet did not just give a sign to Jeroboam, but he became a sign for him and his whole kingdom. Jeroboam received a word from God that he would...
Comment:
I agree. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.
Elisha healed the bad water in Jericho with salt.
2 Kings 2:19 - 22
John 4:6: Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour: Lord Jesus...
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
To me, the key word in responding to this question is "believers". No one has the right to share in God's glory if seeking to do it in a spirit of...
Does God share His glory with all believers? According to Isaiah 42:8 and Isaiah 48:11, God does not share His glory with anyone (except Jesus - John 1:14; 1...
John 17:22
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
What does the Bible say about gossip?
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?
Gold Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 votes.
See Answer:
How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
Is is it wrong to live in nice houses? Absolutely not! My view is that no text or passage of Scripture teaches or implies that it is wrong for believers to...
Comment:
Excellent answer, Bro.
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
How can we be 'strong in the Lord?'
I would say that the anger that Jesus experienced in the cited passage would have been at the sin (and consequent mortality) into which Satan had led...
Also John 11:33: "When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled."
John 11:38
Comment:
Danny, yes I read the other answers. I decide if I want to answer a question based on whether I think the other answers adequately cover the question. Where...
Comment:
You admit to something I often suspect from a lot of people who answer questions asked on this site: you read other answers before you write your answer. I...
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What does the Bible say about dignity?
"Dignity" derives from the Latin word "dignus", meaning "worthy". It denotes a quality, manner, or achievement that makes a person or being worthy of honor...
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What did Jesus write in the dirt in John 8:6?
I would only add this point to the other responses: No particular spiritual gift is more worthy of a "calling" than another. The Spirit gives out gifts to...
Comment:
God wants us to take Him at His word! Faith equals trust. 1 John 5:10: "Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him, and whoever does...
Comment:
In the old testament God couldn't face sin and all humans are sinners. In Leviticus he came to dwell with humans and they had to slaughter and sacrifice in...
The truth is people have seen the face of God. Jesus IS God in the flesh, Father, Son, Holy Ghost are all one. The Bible says that. Humans couldn't see God's...
If you are wondering if you are called to the ministry, the answer is easy. You are! I believe God calls every Christian to the ministry. The real question...
Good question, Christa! No, I don't think so (in regards to your question). For one thing, these verses are in the context of confession. The sick person...
Comment:
The number 1 statement, about an absolute of salvation, brought me to tears. I have been wrestling with "thirsty." You see, my baby sister died about 6...
Gold Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 votes.
See Answer:
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
Comment:
There can be intrusive thoughts placed in all human minds as temptations and also placed in our minds as Christians so that we doubt our salvation, not just...
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
How special is the name of Jesus from other names?
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Is belief in God a virus?
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Why does Amos keep repeating 'for three sins . . . even for four' in chapters 1-2?
Men and women have fought for control in relationships ever since Adam relinquished his authority over to Eve who willingly took the fruit of the tree of...
Comment:
All of those people Paul declared to be wicked are indeed still to this day, wicked. Some of them stand out more than others. But if you look at it clearly,...
Comment:
Continuing, You see, that's it; if you speak the truth about how sinning has no effect on the status of a born again saint, the cry goes out that you're...
Comment:
Billy, James isn't "encouraging people to sin," he's informing anyone who has ears to hear that there's nothing people can do to "get saved " or stay saved...
Comment:
Good answer, Agnes! I voted you up and given you a favorites.
Comment:
We’re all like sheep who’ve wandered off and gotten lost. We’ve all done our own thing, gone our own way. And God has piled all our sins, everything we’ve...
Please support eBible by adding us to your ad blocker’s whitelist. Thank you!