What is the difference between hell, hades, Gehenna, lake of fire, Abraham Bosom?
Luke 16:1 - 31
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about generosity?
Good question, Jay! The Nave's Topical Bible says something like this when it lists cross-references: Proverbs 11:24 = De 15:10; Ps 112:9; Pr 11:18; Pr...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
Yes, Charles, I can see your problem. "Jesus says in John’s Gospel that the time is coming when people in the graves will hear His voice “and come forth—...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should we interpret this verse: "If the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!"?
Proverbs 11:31 This construction is one of the “how much more” arguments – if this be true, how much more this (arguing from the lesser to the greater). The...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I become a Christian?
The faith-righteousness we receive speaks to us in these words of Moses: "God's living message is very close to you, as close as your own mouth."And what is...
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Brother Paul
, Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:
How can I accept the kingdom as a little child thinks?
Jesus Blesses Little Children Mark 10:13-16 NKJV 13Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who...
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Brother Paul
, Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:
How should the church address a couple who is living together?
Greetings, Jack Gutknecht Your reply takes me back 2000 years, and that is where the clues lie. John 2:1-11, is to us, a treasure trove of information, but...
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What does it mean in 1 Tim 4:1 that 'some will depart from faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits?'
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When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
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What does the Bible say about bees/bee stings?
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How can I accept the kingdom as a little child thinks?
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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
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How can I become a Christian?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is the curse the reason that snakes slither (Genesis 3:14)?
In my opinion, the judgment on the serpent would have been analogous to the curse placed on Eve with respect to child-bearing. The process would have been...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does destroyer mean in the Bible in Exodus chapter 12:23?
In my opinion, "the Destroyer" would have been an angel whom God specifically appointed or assigned to that purpose, similar (by my reading) to a later...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about common sense?
I agree with Michael when he said that common sense combines wisdom and discretion. Wisdom is knowing what to do; discretion is knowing when and where. And...
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Anonymous
What does destroyer mean in the Bible in Exodus chapter 12:23?
God wanted to panish the Egyptians
Exodus 12:23
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Is the curse the reason that snakes slither (Genesis 3:14)?
Every time we see a snake slithering, limbless, on the ground, we have a reminder of the Fall of man and the effects of sin. S. Michael Houdmann I looked ...
Genesis 3:1 - 24
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John Appelt
What is the book of Haggai?
The book of Haggai was written during the Persian period after the fall of Babylon and seventy years after the fall of Jerusalem. At the time of writing, the...
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Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many years are between Jesus and Adam?
Discussed at https://ebible.com/questions/1494-what-is-the-age-of-the-earth-how-old-is-the-earth and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I accept the kingdom as a little child thinks?
It seems to me that the perspective that Jesus is referring to could be summarized as humility, willingness and even active desire to learn or to be...
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What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?
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What are the Ten Commandments?
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What does the Bible say about common sense?
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What does the Bible say about common sense?
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Dandam Nangor
How can I accept the kingdom as a little child thinks?
Mark 10:14 - 15
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Aurel Gheorghe
How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?
The story of Rahab can be puzzling to some and her induction into the faith hall of fame (Heb 11) might surprise. The Bible text does not say that Rahab was...
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Brother Paul
, Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:
Is paradise a different place than heaven?
What/where is paradise? @S. Michael Houdmann kindly adds above; ‘Paradise is a place of blessing where the righteous go after death. The word paradise is...
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Is there anything God cannot do?
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What does the Bible say about euthanasia and/or having a living will?
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What does the Bible say about remarriage after divorce?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between offices and gifts in the Bible?
I interpret an "office" as being a duty, charge, or trust of a sacred nature, conferred by God; such as the office of priest in the Old Testament; or...
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Don Nobinger
What was the time frame of the Egyptian plagues, first to last?
All of the answers reveal good information. What caused me to research the time frame for the plagues is what the scripture says about the livestock....
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Brother Paul
, Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:
What is the Church, according to The Word of God?
NT - The Church is the ekklesia, this is the only word in the scriptures for church. It is not to be mistaken with the word, kuriakkon, a word introduced...
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What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?
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Why is it important to be familiar with church history?
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How can a person be cleansed of sexual immorality ?
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How can a person be cleansed of sexual immorality ?
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Do I need to mention every sin I commit every day in my prayers when asking God to forgive me?
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Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?
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How should the church address a couple who is living together?
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What are 'presumptuous sins'?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I have an excellent spirit like Daniel?
The book of Daniel offers the following steps to developing an excellent spirit: Have a regular and active prayer life (even in difficult circumstances), in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?
Yes, Rahab was a harlot, but (as James is pointing out), although she was justified by her faith and not her works (as is the case even with Christians...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What was the actual gospel they were preaching and would it be the same as Paul's gospel?
Israel's gospel (good news) was that their Messiah had arrived and that their promised earthly Kingdom of Heaven was at hand (Matt 10:7, Matt 3:2, Matt 4:17,...