Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
The "eternal fire" of hell is one hot topic! It has been misunderstood by the majority of people for many centuries. Here are examples and scripture to show...
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Iliani Tuikenatabua
, Avionics Engineer at Fiji Airways.
Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
The "eternal fire" of hell is one hot topic! It has been misunderstood by the majority of people for many centuries. Here are examples and scripture to show...
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by Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What a great analogy! Marriage occurs between man, woman and GOD. The officiant and rings are merely symbols of the union, an outward proclamation of the...
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Iliani Tuikenatabua
, Avionics Engineer at Fiji Airways.
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
The "eternal fire" of hell is one hot topic! It has been misunderstood by the majority of people for many centuries. Here are examples and scripture to show...
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Anonymous
How seriously should I consider the words of a complete stranger who told me, "God told me to tell you, God has a plan."?
I know God does have a plan for all of us. I was moved that a complete stranger would walk up to me and tell me he was compelled to give me a message. He sai...
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
What did God create first, the egg or the hen?
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I agree totally, Tim ! Most of Genesis 1 deals with this question and no eggs are listed for any animal. Therefore the chicken came before the egg. Great...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should be our response as Christians when people say that 'gay marriage is ok as long as it doesn't affect me personally?'
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I believe when a person comments that they "don't care" or something to that effect, as long as they're not "personally involved," they might just wish to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should be our response as Christians when people say that 'gay marriage is ok as long as it doesn't affect me personally?'
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Billy I'M not condoning or condemning homosexuality. Romans 1 confuses people looking for arrows to shoot at certain groups whose lifestyle repulses said...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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It causes me some distress, and no little revulsion at those who would call themselves Christian, yet will twist the Bible to justify their own prejudices....
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What does the Bible say about human rights?
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Seeing these answers, perhaps we need to recognise our rights are: - To acknowledge that we are sinners and to repent - To Confess that Jesus is Lord, and we...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What does the Bible say about healing?
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Just a thought for your consideration: Psalm 103 v3 speaks of Him who "forgives all our iniquities" to which we all add a great "Amen!" and adds "who heals...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What does the Bible say about healing?
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The whole question of why some are healed and some are not has vexed the Church for 2000 years: It will continue to be raised when issues like this are...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should be our response as Christians when people say that 'gay marriage is ok as long as it doesn't affect me personally?'
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Sorry JD, I called you Billy. Sorry Billy.
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Is creationism scientific?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Calvinism vs. Arminianism?
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You are right Billy. The truth lies around the middle of the continuum of this hot controversy. For those sitting at the extreme ends, something always does...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Calvinism vs. Arminianism?
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This is a powerful discourse and a continuing conversation
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Why do most Christians meet together for fellowship, study, and worship on Sunday?
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Meluleki, only the nation of Israel was commanded to keep the Sabbath (Ezekiel 20:12) – not the Church nor anyone before Moses. “It is interesting that the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Who was Cain's wife? Was Cain's wife his sister?
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Some of these answers pre-suppose information that is not contained in Scripture. Cain married someone related to him. It cannot be any other way. All...
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Dalia Smith
What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?
Well, my husband cheated on me. Husband of 20 years. I had a hunch, but no proof. THEN I got proof. Apparently one ended in an abortion. Too much for me....
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by Bob Wier
, Ordained 6-25-2017
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Read up on the history of William Brewster. For the time period he lived in, he did live to a ripe old age, no, not 156 years. But you'll see what I'm...
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What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
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by Carrie beth Frabasilio
Is there a biblical list of sins?
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Wonderful answer!
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Kyle Gillette
, Behavioral Profiler
Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?
When I read Luke 18:1-8 The Parable of the Persistent Widow, it gives me hope for my consistent prayers to God. I know as someone who suffers from chronic...
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, Carpenter
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What is the prayer of salvation?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?
I think that attitude plays a part in this situation. Jesus made clear that God knows what we need before we ask Him (Matthew 6:8). However, I would say that...
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What is the true gospel?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the balance in prayer between praying persistently for something (Luke 11:8) and praying with such faith (lack of doubt) that you don't even feel you need to keep praying about a certain matter (Romans 14:23)?
Aside from the question of faith, Jesus made clear in other verses (such as Matthew 6:7-8) that God knows everything we need before we ask Him, and He...
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How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Gregory Jones
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did God create first, the egg or the hen?
Genesis 1:20-25 refers to God making fully-formed living animals (such as great sea creatures, and birds capable of flying and feeding themselves), and not...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What did Jesus mean by saying He is going "to prepare a place" for us in Jn 14:3?
First, we should try to understand whom Jesus was addressing those words in John 14:1-4 to. The Bible record shows that Jesus had many disciples, but we are...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can we exhort a believer who claims to be 'psychic' to stand firm in faith and not perceived supernatural abilities?
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Good answer my brother! -Andy-
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can we exhort a believer who claims to be 'psychic' to stand firm in faith and not perceived supernatural abilities?
My answer is that it is best that you don't 'exhort' such a person! God tells us to be wary of deceiving spirits and be resistant to the agents or minions of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is faith without works dead?
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It is because they take it out of context. James 1:1 To the twelve tribes of Israel. It is not to the church. It is to the twelve tribes that will be saved...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is faith without works dead?
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As I have studied this more and realize so many times we take things out of context or the dispensation that they are written to. If you read the first verse...
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by Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Let's take a look at that history for a minute. I won't dispute that William Brewster was on the Mayflower, because I am not going to bother looking that up....
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Oswald J. Varas
, Retired human, LORD's servant with an AK-47 and a big smile.
What did God create first, the egg or the hen?
I have been reading the Genesis of the Bible for two years and it is a very beautiful book (I underlined the parts of the Genesis which I liked with a green ...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?
Who better to look to for an answer to 'how to handle infidelity' than to look at the way women of the Bible dealt with it. This question is different for...
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by Georgia Pankey
, Retired Cafe owner. History Major.
What does the Bible say about corporal punishment as practiced by governments?
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But only if those laws and actions are not against the laws that our Heavily Father has provided them to follow. We should always follow the law as long as...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Is there a biblical list of sins?
In order to adequately attend to this question, it is important to comprehensively first define what sin is. Can it be limited to a list somewhere in the...
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Gregory Jones
What is the balance in prayer between praying persistently for something (Luke 11:8) and praying with such faith (lack of doubt) that you don't even feel you need to keep praying about a certain matter (Romans 14:23)?
It's confusing to know how to pray. Luke 11:8 seems to say we should keep praying until we receive an answer, but then I've heard we should not doubt and sim...
Luke 11:8
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
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Well stated answer! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?
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JD, an excellent well versed and written answer that displays your gift of teaching God's precepts of eternal Truth! I give you a vote up and a Kudos, my...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Does the Greek word arsenokoitai in 1 Corinthians 6:9 really mean homosexuals or something else?
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Michael explains with excellent clarity. Well done.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean by saying He is going "to prepare a place" for us in Jn 14:3?
I view Jesus as saying in John 14:3 that He was going (through His imminent death, resurrection, and ascension) for the purpose of preparing the many rooms...
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Is paradise a different place than heaven?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God know my voice?
I would say that God, being omniscient, and also being outside of space and time, knows everything about each of us (including the sound of our individual...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the evil spirits shout questions to Jesus?
I would say that the questions mentioned in the passage cited in the question were more rhetorical than inquisitive in nature. That is, the evil spiritual...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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Thank you JD for your compliment and your 'ebible.com devotion, sincerity and scripture knowledge! I always enjoy reading your contributions to this most...