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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
  3. What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
  4. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  5. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  6. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  7. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?
  8. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  9. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?


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Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?

June 17 2017

Comment by Billy P Eldred

How can I know if a prophecy is from God or not?

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Brother Ezekiel, from my reading, Hebrew 1 does not say that only Jesus has spoken to us, only that He has spoken to us. That does not rule out others,...

June 17 2017

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Why did Abraham lead Isaac to believe that God would provide a different sacrifice when he planned to sacrifice Isaac?

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Jennifer, you fail to mention that Isaac never spoke to Abraham again, at least according to Scripture. I find that worth pointing out. Look on this event...

June 17 2017

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Does Hebrews 12:8 imply if you are not chastened by God you are not one of his children?

June 17 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?

This is another interesting question that is probably more complicated than one might think. We often read about how Adam and Eve “Rebelled against God.”...

June 16 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

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There is a lot more about the Big Bang under its related topic: http://ebible.com/answers/21153?ori=167400 Briefly, however, here are just a few of the many...

June 16 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

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The latest Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation measurements (WMAP) is a valid basis for determining the Big Bang origin of the universe. To show the...

June 16 2017

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Why does God allow spiritual deception to occur?

June 16 2017

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?

Jesus is the author of life. He said "I am the way, the truth and the life." The bible also says that everything that exists was created through Jesus. Paul...

June 16 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

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I don't think the question was answered directly. If heaven (where God literally live, could be invaded by sin), doesn't that prove that there's no place sin...

June 16 2017

Answer by Frederick Thomas , Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...

Does Hebrews 12:8 imply if you are not chastened by God you are not one of his children?

God engage with chastisement in His children's lives in a Fatherly manner and above all to keep them who have responded to His call. Those not yet on board...

June 16 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?

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Dear Mr Jansma, thanks for your illuminating answer. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 reads: "But even if our Gospel (the glad tidings) also be hidden (obscured and...

June 16 2017

Answer by Oun Kwon

Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?

The pronoun (singular masc. 3rd person) in Col 1:15-20 takes its antecedent 'the Son' in v. 13

June 16 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

June 16 2017

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Can an unmarried man be a deacon or elder?

June 16 2017

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What does the Bible say about suffering?

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What was Jesus' message to the church in Thyatira in Revelation?

June 16 2017

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What happened to the half brothers of Jesus after His ressurrection?

After the resurrection of Jesus and His visitation of the disciples, what happened to the half-brothers of Jesus. Were they martyed?

June 16 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dean Mathes

Should we teach our children the fear of God?

I struggled with this very issue. How can God be my loving father, and demand that I fear Him at the same time. I thought perhaps the word for fear should be...

June 16 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dean Mathes

Should we teach our children the fear of God?

I struggled with this very issue. How can God be my loving father, and demand that I fear Him at the same time. I thought perhaps the word for fear should be...

June 16 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cathy smith

How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?

My opinion is that since Adam was the first man, he was perfect and without sin because he did not "inherit" sin through his blood the way we have. The...

June 16 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cathy smith

How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?

My opinion is that since Adam was the first man, he was perfect and without sin because he did not "inherit" sin through his blood the way we have. The...

June 16 2017 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Bielas

What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?

I inherently do not disagree with any of the above statements. However, it depends on one's thought on anthropological aspects and the make up of man. There...

June 16 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by sherry george , Homemaker

How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?

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Great answer Michael and yes, we should do our own research.

June 16 2017

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What is the key to making marriage last?

June 16 2017

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Does God allow moral evil?

June 16 2017

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How can I know if a prophecy is from God or not?

June 16 2017

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Does Jesus say that when we forgive someone we should also forget the sin?

June 16 2017

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Does God allow moral evil?

June 15 2017

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

Why did Judas betray Jesus?

One factor that may have led to Judas' feeling estranged from Jesus (as well as from the eleven other apostles) was that (to my knowledge) he was the only...

June 15 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

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I tend to agree that alien appearances and UFOs are demonic. I've read of several Christians having encounters but invoking the name of Jesus Christ frees...

June 15 2017

Answer by Chris Dibbern

What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?

Here's what the Lord says: Ezekiel 16:49 - "Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they...

June 15 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tyrone Helm

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

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Brandon, My whole point is this: Baptism is not required to be saved. That is why I mentioned the Old Testament saints, because they were saved without ever...

June 15 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that love does not boast?

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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the GIFT of God, not of works, lest any man should boast....

June 15 2017

Comment by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Thanks for voicing your thoughts, brother Ezekiel. As in all matters of doctrine, we peruse through the Book. Isa 66:15-17 15 For, behold, the LORD will come...

June 15 2017

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If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?

June 15 2017

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If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?

June 15 2017

Comment by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

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Tyrone, I am having trouble understanding your argument. Why would the Old Testament saints have been baptized if Jesus had not yet instituted baptism?...

June 15 2017

Comment by Jim C

Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?

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Masturbation is okayed by God in Romans 14:14, where Paul says, "I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing in itself is unclean."...

June 15 2017

Comment by Jim C

Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?

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Hello In Leviticus 15, "emission of semen" is talked about. There are only 2 examples given: (1) sexual relations with a women; and (2) "emission of semen."...

June 15 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?

Having firsthand experience, I can tell you that Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs) are a sincere group of unorthodox Christians who think we are living in the last...

June 15 2017 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

No, a wife doesn't HAVE to submit to her husband and the husband doesn't HAVE to love his wife. Yes, Eph 5:22 and following verses are given to remind...

June 15 2017 2 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tyrone Helm

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

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Also, Brandon, do you believe that those soldiers took the thief down from the cross and carried him to a river to get baptized?

June 15 2017

Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?

As S. Michael points out, there are elect angels and there are holy angels. The obvious question should be: “What were they elected for?” and...

June 15 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who are the elect of God?

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If Jesus paid for all our sins, and gave us His righteousness, then we know we are saved because Jesus said so and He can not lie. As an example, my wife and...

June 15 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?

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Greek interlinears are not any specific English translation. Generally they have the Greek text below, with a very literal word for word translation above...

June 15 2017

Comment by Faye Carrier

Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?

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I wholeheartedly agree with you. But may I ask which Bible you're studying? What happened to.the full text of Colossians 2:9 “For in him dwelleth all the...

June 15 2017

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

Is Mormonism properly defined as a cult?

One of the characteristics that, in my personal opinion, identifies a cult is the placement of any extra-Biblical written work on the same level of authority...

June 15 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up