The Bible - page 116

The Roman Catholic Church claims Linus was Peter's successor. Is this claim true, and if so, what sources confirm this position? Does the Bible teach that th...

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Question by Bridget Casey , Thankful Servant of GOD!!!

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Why are the Bibles on this site different than the printed versions?

Why is it that the Bibles on this site do not have the verses where Jesus is speaking typed in red? It makes it MUCH easier to read, and reference when Jesu...

Matthew 1:1

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Where was the water parted in the bible?

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What does Job 5:7 mean by "the sparks fly upward"?

Job 5:7

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Question by Charlotte Maclaury

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How do we do this and be like Jesus, who ate and drank with the worst of sinners and made them his disciples?

1 Corinthians 5:11

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Question by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

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John 17:26 tells us that God's love dwells within believers, and Phil. 1:9 (AMPV) tells us that God's love grows in knowledge and discernment. Does that mean that God's love is an integral part of the believer's soul, growing in knowledge and discernment?

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Question by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

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When the Bible says, "I have many things to say and to judge of you but He who sent me is true/faithful." What and where is God's faithfulness?

John 8:26

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Question by Lynn Cherryhomes

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What does the Bible say about working for a friend who is not a Christian?

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Question by barbara ward

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What is Mary's genealogy?

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In these verses, what is the difference between having knowledge and having authority?

Mark 1:21 - 22

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Question by Kathy Brundidge , church of Christ

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Why do people call themselves born again Christians, when that term is not found in the Bible?

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Question by barbara ward

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What was Jesus doing in the desert for 40 days before he was tempted?

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Question by JESTEEN Y ALEN KUMAR , Sunday School Teacher at Baptist Church

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What is the meaning of "The Reproach of Christ" in this passage?

Hebrews 11:26

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Question by Philip Wong , Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.

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If water baptism is so important, why does the Bible not reference Jesus having water-baptized the twelve apostles?

If before the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, water baptism was so prevalent and important, why did Jesus not appear to have first of all water-baptized His twel...

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What is the meaning of Jesus' response in John 12:24?

"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."

John 12:20 - 26

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What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?

Joel 2:13

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How long did Moses stay in Midian?

Exodus 3:1 - 6

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Question by Lee Montgomery

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Does the word "Discretion" in this verse have a deeper meaning?

I know the Webster-definition of "discretion" but does the word have the same meaning within this verse?

Proverbs 3:21

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Question by JD Abshire

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How is it that many Christians believe that through the Holy Spirit, the dead are being raised, sight is being restored to the blind, and the deaf are able to hear, but deny the power of the Holy Spirit to eternally secure the believer?

[See https://ebible.com/questions/2327-what-is-perseverance-of-the-saints-and-is-it-biblical for further discussion].

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Question by Arthur Boyd

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In the KJV, Matthew 18:22 says that Jesus told Peter to, "forgive seventy times seven." In the NRSV, it only states seventy-seven times in same verse. Is there a reason for the difference in amounts?

Matthew 18:22

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What was happening in the rest of the world when the Bible was being written and why is it not covered in the Bible?

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Question by Loretta Fenstermacher , Church School Teacher, ages 12-14, St Paul's Lutheran Church

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Should any of the Egyptian and Celtic writings included in the Kolbrin Bible be taken as inspired by God as the Bible is?

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"When the Apostles returned". How long were they gone and what did Jesus do during their absence?

Luke 9:10

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Question by Daniel Cansler

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When cross-referencing Luke 4:18 to Isaiah 61:1-2, where it says, "recovering of sight to the blind," in Isaiah 61, there is no mention of restoring sight to the blind. How are these two verses correlated?

Luke 4:18

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Question by Koch Cha

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What does it mean when this passage says "to walk before Me in truth"

"That the Lord may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, 'If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness ...

1 Kings 2:4

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Question by vanessa pannuti

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Who or what does the Lion of Judah prevail over/overcome in this passage?

My bible footnote connects the above passage with Rev. 17:14, the Lamb overcoming the kings who receive power for one hour with the beast, and with Rev 3:21,...

Revelation 5:5

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Question by Anonymous

Is the Holy Spirit higher than God the Father or Jesus?

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Question by Bob Kizlyk

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Is it wrong for a Christian to try hypnotism?

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In a relationship, when is space, time, or separation allowed, according to the bible?

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Will the fall of Babylon occur before or after the tribulation?

Revelation 18:1 - 24

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Question by Derrick Bagby

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What will happen to our bodies and souls in the rapture?

In the movie, "The Remaining" the body was left and the soul was taken but in "Left Behind" the body vanished leaving just clothes. Which is more accurate?

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When the Bible says, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to them that perish, but to us who are saved, it is the power of God." What is that message?

1 Corinthians 1:18

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Question by Brittany Nielsen

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What does it mean "he despised the shame"? What is the best way to interpret that?

I know that God despises sin... Would this statement be there because it is talking about the shame that comes with sin? Or is it talking about how Christ wa...

Hebrews 12:2

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