Why did Jesus call people fools and yet condemn others for doing the same thing?
Jesus also said this for a very good reason: “Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” (John 7:24). In order to truly see...
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Gold Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 votes.
See Answer:
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
Answer
by
Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Why did Jesus call people fools and yet condemn others for doing the same thing?
According to https://www.compellingtruth.org/call-fool.html, the problem is that "something is lost in translation". Some Greek words mean "acting rashly,...
Question
by
Anonymous
Why did Jesus call people fools and yet condemn others for doing the same thing?
Jesus said, “whoever says [to his brother], `You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire” (Matt. 5:22). Yet He Himself said to the scribes and Pharisees, “Foo...
Answer
by
Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How can it be said that my loved one is now with our Father in heaven when the Bible tells no one sees heaven until the rapture?
Immediately upon belief we are spiritually protected and hidden "in Christ" and therefore "in heaven" now (2 Cor 12:2). We just cannot see this yet. We who...
Answer
by
Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
How is a wife to submit to her husband, and how is a husband to love his wife in the context of Ephesians 5:22-25?
The overarching principle Jesus taught (e.g. Mat. 20:20-28) is that Christians are not to have authority over each other. 1 Peter 5:3 tells us not to “lord...
Answer
by
John Appelt
Where did Enoch and Elijah go?
From reading Genesis 5:24, Hebrews 11:5, II Kings 2:11, it has been thought that Enoch and Elijah were exceptions to the rule that all men die, and that...
Answer
by
John Appelt
What happens once we die?
It is assumed that when a person dies, the immortal soul departs to its eternal destination. But technically, the Bible is silent about the soul, its origin,...
Question
by
Peggy Johnson
, Retired, but still busy!
Question
by
Anonymous
How can we know God's thoughts? (Psalm 92:4-5)
Psalm 92:4-5 New International Version 4 For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done. 5 How great a...
Psalms 92:1 - 15
Answer
by
Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Should a Christian wife submit to an unsaved, non-believing husband who does not know how to love his wife as Christ loves the church?
The overarching principle Jesus taught (e.g. Mat. 20:20-28) is that Christians are not to have authority over each other. 1 Peter 5:3 tells us not to “lord...
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What is transcendentalism?
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
Why does it seem that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women?
Comment
by lynn Sander
Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?
Comment:
Cindy, I believe it is incorrect to make the definitive statement in your last sentence that John was Jesus’ closest male relative when your entire premise...
Comment
by JD Abshire
What does the Bible say about pornography?
Comment:
At the BLB site, click on "Menu" in the upper-right corner of the screen. Scroll through the options locating Strongs. Select this option and be sure to...
Comment
by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is penance mentioned in the Bible?
Comment:
Vincent, my view is that your article is okay except for the last paragraph where you assert, "We confess our sins to priests because Jesus gave them...
Comment
by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is penance mentioned in the Bible?
Comment:
This is a well crafted response to one of the many Roman Catholic doctrines that are extra biblical. Penance is certainly unscriptural and should never be...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should we as Christians deal with the homosexual situations and issues taking over the media today?
Comment:
He's correct? How? No one is demanding that believers bow to anything! No one is trying to force believers to either "accept" homosexuality and transgenders...
Answer
by
Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What does it mean, "For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church"?
The passage you refer to is Eph. 5. The Greek word for head, kephale, had both literal and figurative meanings, just as the modern English word "head" does...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that women will be 'saved' through childbearing?
Comment:
Thanks, Eileen Larson. Women are not stigmatized by anything; neither are men. This answer suggests that all women are to marry and have children. (there are...
Comment
by Lovance Whittle
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
Comment:
I’m not sure why we would get caught up at the end of tribulation just to come back down.
Comment
by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about gang symbols?
Comment:
Although perhaps controversial, here's what I found from ONE source: Occasionally, maligned as an anti-Christian symbol (an upside-down broken “Nero-cross”),...
Question
by
Anonymous
What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:13 when it refers to the public reading of Scripture?
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. (1 Timothy 4:13, ESV)
1 Timothy 4:13
Answer
by
Todd Rushing
Are mission boards biblical?
The Bible clearly states that we are to do everything decently and in order, and that we are to be good disciples of God's money. If that means having a...
Comment
by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about pornography?
Comment:
JD, yes, it looks good! But how did you do it? Did you look up "fornication"?
Comment
by Lovance Whittle
I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?
Comment:
I think He already forgave you… like 2000 years ago.
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What does the Bible say about gang symbols?
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What does the Bible say about gang symbols?
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
Do you have to repent from all sin to enter heaven?
Comment
by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about pornography?
Comment:
Will do. Thanks JD!
Comment
by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
Comment:
Shirley, "God has a 'great name' (1 Sam. 12:22). Fifteen times the phrase 'for My name’s sake' appears in the Bible (NKJV). God’s name extols His character....
Answer
by
Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do you have to repent from all sin to enter heaven?
Having faith in Jesus Christ is the sole requirement (Eph 2:8). Repenting (changing your mind) about sinning comes AFTER salvation. After having faith in...
Answer
by
Leslie Coutinho
How could a loving God kill the first born children of Egypt?
Exodus 12:29: And it came to pass, that at midnight the Lord smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his...
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What does it mean to love Jesus?
Question
by
zaldy Javier
Comment
by JD Abshire
What does the Bible say about pornography?
Comment:
I was using Blue letter Bible, wonderful resource! Please check it out. blueletterbible.org
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What is the book of 3 John?
Comment
by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why did Jesus walk on the water? (Mark 6:48)
Comment:
Thanks Justin! I corrected my answer for better clarification. I should have stated 'the revealing of who the beast is' rather than the 'antichrist' per se.
Comment
by Justin Hale
Why did Jesus walk on the water? (Mark 6:48)
Comment:
Brother Mark, I happen to believe that the 'lying wonders' of the antichrist have been with us for 600 years now. The 'antichrist' is not an individual...
Comment
by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
Comment:
Look at what Moses says in Exodus 34:5-7: "The Lord came down in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed his name, 'the Lord.' The Lord passed in front...
Question
by
Anonymous
What does it mean "the arm of flesh" and why will it fail (2 Chronicles 32:8)?
NIV With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people gained confidence from what Heze...
2 Chronicles 32:8
Comment
by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does this passage mean that our spirit is older than our earthly body? Did God know us before we were born?
Comment:
Things make much more sense if viewed with God's ability of foreknowledge (1 Peter 1:2). God knew what the result of everyone's free will would be even...
Comment
by Lovance Whittle
What is the difference between a sect and a cult?
Comment:
To me there is a difference between a sect and a denomination. Catholic is a sect, Protestant is a sect. In the Bible there was a sect called Pharisees who,...
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
Why did Jesus walk on the water? (Mark 6:48)
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?
Answer
by
Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why did Jesus walk on the water? (Mark 6:48)
Every miracle Christ performed was for the purpose of proving to Israel that He was in fact their Messiah. It is amazing that Israel STILL lacked faith, but...
Comment
by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about pornography?
Comment:
JD, I too love Strongs. Were you using https://biblehub.com/greek/4202.htm?
Comment
by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about how to find purpose in life?
Comment:
Amen, R K!
Comment
by Stephen Baird
Does this passage mean that our spirit is older than our earthly body? Did God know us before we were born?
Comment:
Our will doesn't determine God's choice. His will determines our choice. Jesus said He chose us, we did not choose him. We say yes to Jesus because He first...