What does the Bible say about women working outside the home?
No two cases are alike. When our children were all in school back in the 60's and 70's, (when the schools were not so bad), my wife worked for several...
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Philip Davies
Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
No, it is no part of the Christian's mandate to support the nation state of Israel, no more than it is our role to support any nationalistic cause. It is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say on the importance of accountability?
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I whole heartedly agree. We really need to stay in the word of God as our only source, and then keep our selves from being in compromising situations....
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
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Isa 45:7 says God creates calamity, not that He creates evil. 'Evil' is an archaic English translation. God did not create moral evil, nor does He even allow...
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How can we enter into God's rest?
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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?
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Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
We are told in Isaiah 45.7 that God creates evil. Is God sovereign? Yes! The Bible says He is. Prov. 16 says that He controls our steps, our words...our very...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is unconditional election biblical?
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Repeating this verse again: "However, to the one who does not toil (present middle) but has faith (present active participle) trusts God who renders just...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is unconditional election biblical?
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Abiding faith is simply 'continuous' faith - faith that is an ongoing action. The greek present active participle represents an ongoing action, not an action...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is unconditional election biblical?
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No where does it say abiding faith for salvation. What it does say is that we are saved the same way Abraham was. He believed God, and he was given His...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How does fearing God add length to a person's life (Proverbs 10:27)?
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As usual Michael, you do a great job with your scripturestrong answer. Good Bible teaching! --Andy.
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What are the seven dispensations?
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Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?
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What is reality therapy, and is it biblical?
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Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?
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What is Reformed Theology?
Broadly speaking, Reformed theology includes any system of belief that traces its roots back to the Protestant Reformation of the 16th Century. Of course,...
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What is heavy shepherding?
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Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Why are so many evangelical Christian leaders caught in scandals?
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Daniel, Apparently you have something against our government, which God installed, and against mainstream Christianity since what you write and what...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is unconditional election biblical?
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Yes, no one has ever saved themselves. That would be impossible, as man's righteousness is as 'filfty rags' in the sight of God (Isa 64:6) All men have...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can I know God's will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God's will?
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I have to admit--on purpose of course--that I look for your answers and commentary each and every time I am on ebible.com! Your 'Bible knowledge' gift is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is unconditional election biblical?
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You are right Jennifer. If you can save yourself, you can lose your salvation. But no one has ever saved themselves.
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
How can I overcome a habitual sin?
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Andy, I am amazed(!) and so very thankful to the Lord for you and your family's sake. I was never good at door-to-door work even though I communicate well...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is unconditional election biblical?
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Salvation is by faith alone - but by abiding faith, not temporary faith. Romans 4:5 does not say we can never be lost, or that if we start in faith we must...
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P. B.
, Husband, Father, Businessman, Woodworker, Knifemaker...Slave
Who can judge God?
Read Romans 9, Isa. 45 and other places where we are asked by God, in essence, 'Will you question Me?" In other words, will puny, mortal, sinful man question...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is unconditional election biblical?
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John 3:17 Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but that the world could be saved through Him. John 6:29. The will of God is that we trust in Him to be...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is unconditional election biblical?
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Salvation is by faith alone. Romans 4:5 If salvation is by faith alone, then it is salvation which means we can never be lost. Salvation means salvation...
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by Barbara Drabek
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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I feel the Lord loves us and yes we have free will but no we do not always choose wisely. We do the best we can and due to Christ's sacrifice for us, we are...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God allow moral evil?
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Marilyn, the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis did not have a choice about the evil heaped upon them. The 2 million Cambodians had no choice concerning the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why are so many evangelical Christian leaders caught in scandals?
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I agree Mr. Tinsley. I do not believe that one who is caught in a scandal, depending on what it is, should be allowed back in church leadership. It is true...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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Matt 25:1-15 gives a hint of this difference in God's perspective and our own. Ten virgins set out, all with oil-dipped burning torches. Yet only five took...
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What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?
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Singapore Moses
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How old was Esther when she became Queen?
It is clear from Esther 2:5-7 that Mordecai was the cousin of Esther. She was his uncle's daughter, and he had raised her because she had no father or...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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Before they defect from Christ, they are followers of Christ with faith, and hence sealed with the Holy Spirit. Afterward, they are no longer followers of...
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by JD Abshire
What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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"many Christians will defect from Christ.......many followers of Christ will defect as well". Are you speaking of those born again, born from above, those...
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Gary Roberts
Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
As someone who has worshipped as a lay minister within various Anglican churches across Great Britain and Ireland (north and south) I think we have much to...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can I overcome a habitual sin?
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Michael, to let you know; last week to 10 days was a whirlwind and this is going to possibly amaze you. I had applied to SPECTRUM (a Charter owned company...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
In the book of Job of the bible why is Elihu not guilty before God?
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Your answer was good! I liked that you pointed out that though Job's other friends were in the wrong for accusing Job of sin, their arguments contain a lot...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is unconditional election biblical?
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I Cor 2:14 is not saying that men cannot respond to the gospel in faith. Paul is specifically speaking to "the mature" believers (I Cor 2:6) that the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is unconditional election biblical?
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There is nothing in the context of John 12:32 to make it mean 'all nationalities' or 'all types' of men. 'Men' is not even a word that is of itself found in...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
Onan resented a child of his being born to carry on Er’s name. Both were wicked men and may have been bitter enemies; hence, Onan wanted his brother’s name...
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Randy Weaver
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How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
My understanding is that the sin being addressed here is that Oman was denying Judah's son an heir; not that he was performing an immoral sexual act.
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What is the meaning of the word "Hallelujah"?
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
Jesus, as one part of the Triune God, stated unequivocally that His Kingdom is not of this world. John 18:36 This is not God's world, it is man's world....
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
In the book of Job of the bible why is Elihu not guilty before God?
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Jennifer, thanks for your correction. They were actually four in number including Elihu. I reckon that my answer is rather brief and did not adequately...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God ever use a natural disaster to punish people or nations?
Your question is in the present tense. Did God use natural disasters to punish people or nations? Yes, in many places in the Old Testament. And, not only by...
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by Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Are all of the Ten Commandments equal in importance?
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Yes, if you break one Commandment, the Bible says you have broken all, sin is sin and there is no such thing as a little sin ir a big sin, the only...
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What is the Nazarene Church, and what do Nazarenes believe?