What does the Bible say about humility?
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Guilty as charged! Too often did I start my answers with "In my humble opinion!" Pride has always been my weakness! I like what Jesus said about humility....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about humility?
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I like what Jesus said about it, "Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you’ll get the wind knocked out of you....
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Zachary Campbell
What is God's view on the consumption of alcohol?
The Bible presents a nuanced view on alcohol consumption, offering both positive and negative perspectives. Here's a breakdown: **Positive view:** * **Gift...
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Zachary Campbell
Is heaven sexless (Matthew 22:30)?
The interpretation of Matthew 22:30 and its connection to the existence of sex in heaven is a complex and multifaceted topic with various theological and...
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Zachary Campbell
Why is self-denial a prerequisite to being a Christian (Luke 9:23)?
The concept of self-denial is a complex one that has been interpreted in many different ways by Christians throughout history. There is no single,...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there an age limit to how long we can live?
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I believe that we are here until we fulfill the mission God has given us. That is UNLESS we become a victim of an accident or a war.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where/how do you draw the line between helping someone and allowing someone to take advantage of you?
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You never know what God is up to, but you should always suspect that he's up to something. Don't put yourself out to try and know before it's time for you to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where/how do you draw the line between helping someone and allowing someone to take advantage of you?
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These 'clinical Christian solution' answers and comments aren't helpful, in my opinion. You can list scriptures until you lose count, and all it does is make...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where/how do you draw the line between helping someone and allowing someone to take advantage of you?
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I'm astounded for how the context of some of these philosophical questions get confused. I think a question like this is better asked of Dr Phil or some...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Simeon in the Bible?
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https://ebible.com/questions/21138-who-was-simeon
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What is God's view on the consumption of alcohol?
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Zachary Campbell
Were the Jews encouraged to build because of danger or because of disgrace? (Nehemiah 2:17)
The interpretation of Nehemiah 2:17 and the Jews' motivation for rebuilding Jerusalem can be complex and multifaceted. Here are different perspectives to...
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Zachary Campbell
Do I need to be baptized again as an adult if I was baptized in a Catholic church as a baby?
The interpretation of Nehemiah 2:17 and the Jews' motivation for rebuilding Jerusalem can be complex and multifaceted. Here are different perspectives to...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was the significance of the plague of frogs?
All of the plagues were against the gods/goddesses of Egypt. Hequet was a frog headed goddess of fertility. In Exodus 8:1-7, the plague of frogs is placed on...
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by Ron De Palma
Was Mary merely the carrier of Jesus or was her actual egg used as part of the total seed which became the Son of God?
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I agree with you 100%. Hebrews 10:5 tells us that a body was prepared for Him. Jesus is the Only Begotten of the Father; hence, Jesus (the Word) 'clothed'...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?
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Or, Carly, you could try to SOAP method of Bible study: What Does SOAP Stand For? SOAP is an acronym that stands for: S: Scripture O: Observation A:...
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by Danny Dolan
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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Just my thoughts. God can use anyone and anything to speak to his people. God can even turn a false prophet into a "broken clock" if He wants to. As for the...
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John Appelt
Why is self-denial a prerequisite to being a Christian (Luke 9:23)?
Luke 9:23, and the parallel accounts in Matthew 16:24-27 and Mark 8:34-38, speak of the only time Jesus spoke about self-denial. When Jesus was speaking...
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Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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Leslie Coutinho
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
Zechariah 12:10: And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall...
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by Aimee Williams
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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Yes, thank you very much! fixed it. :)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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Preach it, brother! I love your reference to Isaiah 2:18! Thank you, Singapore!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When exactly will the tears be wiped away?
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Good point, Singapore, about no more pain. As I am in my golden years I look forward to this promise of Jesus being fulfilled more than ever. As Mercy Chinwo...
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by Lisa Ell
, Bible College graduate - BTH (Pastoral Ministry, Xtian Ed.)
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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Interesting, your comments of Christ. I might open up a whole can of worms here, but I always think of God as not being male or female as He is more of a...
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by Helmut Fischl
, Retired
Who are the dead in Christ?
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Brother Greg, best rendition of this question I have read in a long time. It is truth.
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by Lisa Ell
, Bible College graduate - BTH (Pastoral Ministry, Xtian Ed.)
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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Thank you for answering. I have struggled with all of this for many years. I've never been a proud or arrogant person after fame or fortune. Quite the...
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Does God forgive big sins? Will God forgive a murderer?
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How can I help my dad grow closer to God?
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Why are witches not allowed to live?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that the greatest of these is love? 1 Cor. 13:13
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Tim, good contextual answer!: Other gifts will fade. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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Aimee, a remarkable answer! But in your reference to "Romans 8:31," did you mean to write "Romans 8:3"?
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Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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What made some animals clean and others unclean?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why ask God to remember? (Psalm 25:6)
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Tim, I liked your comment on God "willfully forgetting" and Psalm 25:7. Fred Allen has a humorous remark, "Most of us spend the first six days of each week...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Amram marry his aunt (Exodus 6)?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/Moses-father.html
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What's wrong with adultery (Proverbs 5:3-10)?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/you-shall-not-commit-adultery.html
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is Jesus saying, "My yoke is easy, my burden is light," but also "Take up your cross daily and follow me"? Surely a cross is a very heavy yoke to bear.
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In addition to the above comment, this question (or questions similar to it) have been asked and addressed on multiple previous occasions on the eBible.com...
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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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Aimee Williams
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
The Greek word here, "hamartias" in 1 Corinthians 5:21, can, based on its use in the Greek Old Testament, be either translated as "sin" or "sin-offering"....
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by Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in heaven?
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That sounds awful, Casper. Sounds like it would be just like being in this world which makes that concept worrisome to me. I would like to see Scripture...
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Should I marry a non-believer with whom I already have children with?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that the greatest of these is love? 1 Cor. 13:13
In my opinion, the passage calls love the "greatest" of the three virtues named (faith, hope, and love) because, in eternity, the earthly faith and hope of...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Where do we as Christians get the idea that we cannot serve God in our own strength, when coming to Christ is an admission of our weakness? Does not all our strength then come from God?
Yes, Colin. Any 'fruit' that we work out of ourselves or strength that we find within does originate from God and is through the Spirit that dwells within...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is Scientology Christian or a cult?
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Lynn, to your point... Col 2:8-15 "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why is Jesus saying, "My yoke is easy, my burden is light," but also "Take up your cross daily and follow me"? Surely a cross is a very heavy yoke to bear.
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That is the beauty of following Christ ascended rather than following Christ's earthly ministry to Israel. Christ 'took up the cross' on our behalf. We only...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?
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Jennifer, I like your OT references, especially 1 Samuel 10:5: 5 After that you shall come to Gibeath-elohim, where there is a garrison of the Philistines....