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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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How can I accept the kingdom as a little child thinks?
Mark 10:14 - 15
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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,...
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How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?
James 2:25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way?
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What does the Bible say about talking too much / being talkative?
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Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
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Is there anything God cannot do?
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Is paradise a different place than heaven?
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What is the Church, according to The Word of God?
From the Greek word 'ekklesia', a church is a called out group or community of members. There was the church in the wilderness, led by Moses (Acts 7:38)....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
In my opinion, being "poor in spirit" is the opposite of pride, ambition, or vanity. It means realizing that we are sinners who can contribute nothing toward...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should the church address a couple who is living together?
I heard this advice decades ago, and I agree with it: If a couple is currently living together and requests to be married within the church, they should be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about obeying parents?
I am combining what I gleaned from a devotional called Daily Proverb which comes to my inbox daily, letgodbetrue. And from...
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Mark Vestal
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Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?
Jesus gave instructions while living on earth and Jesus gave instructions while ascended into glory from heaven. Things changed at the cross, and the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should a Christian address poverty?
I would say that Christians should do all within their power to responsibly manage their own resources, recognizing them as a blessing from God to benefit...