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What is new covenant theology?

July 30 2024

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What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?

July 30 2024

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What does the Bible say about women working outside the home?

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This is an old answer, but who is to make the judgement call as to when a woman is neglecting her family? What if working outside the home is the only way...

July 30 2024

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

July 30 2024

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How can God not want anyone to perish, yet put us in Eden with satan?

God gave us the garden of Eden so that we might not perish. The garden of Eden was paradise before mankind brought in the curse. The purpose of the garden...

July 29 2024 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why do some people think it's important to study witchcraft as a theologian?

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Exactly. We are to be armed for battle, we are God's army. The battle is the Lord's, and we are the present foot soldiers.

July 29 2024

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?

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I like the way you bring it into a perspective for today. To be a believer frees us from the reality of the world around us, to be independent, because the...

July 29 2024

Question by Bob Greene

How can God not want anyone to perish, yet put us in Eden with satan?

I have to wonder why He would put us in a supposed garden of paradise [Eden] with satan. [This alone makes it NOT a garden of paradise because how could evil...

Luke 11:9

July 29 2024 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

Should I attend my daughter's transgender wedding?

Everyone has shared either their convictions or opinions, I would simply say seek the Holy Spirit concerning your situation. He will lead you to make the...

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Answer by Donna Williams

Why do some people think it's important to study witchcraft as a theologian?

Dear Anonymous: God gave us warning in His Word against such practices, and that is the only reason I can see for studying the topic. The Lord warned the...

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Comment by Adele Harris

What are prayer beads? Is it okay to use beads while praying?

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Thank you for the beautifully written parable about relating to our father and prayer.

July 29 2024

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What is the day of the Lord?

July 29 2024

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What does it mean to run the race set before us?

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What are some good books for a Christian to read?

July 29 2024

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?

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I once would pray to God each night, "Please, forgive me of my sins. If there is more that I must do, Where does the path begin?" I went to church, I read...

July 29 2024

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Why do some people think it's important to study witchcraft as a theologian?

At a particular Bible study, witchcraft is a subject. Why is it necessary to know about witchcraft?

2 Chronicles 33:6

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Does God want us to be dependent on him? If so, why?

July 29 2024

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?

There are many reasons someone might have difficulty praying for a season, or even continually feel that it is difficult to pray. It varies by person. Some...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?

There are many reasons someone might have difficulty praying for a season, or even continually feel that it is difficult to pray. It varies by person. Some...

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What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?

July 29 2024

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?

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While we were yet sinners, God loved us anyway. Christ died for the world, Our sins His blood did wash away. God forgave us all, Whether we believe it or...

July 28 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?

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God loved us when we would not have His blessèd Son to be our Lord; And freely, fully He forgave, When we believed His holy Word. --Peter P. Bilhorn

July 28 2024

Answer by robert lawrence

Why couldn’t the disciples drive out this spirit? (Luke 9:40)

It is a possibility that there is another reason why "this kind" needs to be cast out through prayer and fasting. If a person is a victim of a demon by no...

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Answer by Lovance Whittle

Should I attend my daughter's transgender wedding?

I am not sure I would care honestly. I am sure you have witnessed to your daughter and her other. If so, the best thing you can do now is witness with your...

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What does the Bible say about setting goals?

July 28 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What are some good books for a Christian to read?

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Amen, Joshua! Your good answer is sure shareable, bro!

July 27 2024

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Does God want us to be dependent on him? If so, why?

July 27 2024

Comment by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why was it necessary to record the mother's name of most newly appointed kings in the OT?

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https://ebible.com/questions/12788-what-is-the-significance-of-naming-the-mothers-of-the-kings-in-old-testament-of-both-judah-israel

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Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

July 27 2024

Question by Greg Frost , Hungry learner ...never full of the Word.

Why was it necessary to record the mother's name of most newly appointed kings in the OT?

Examples: Ahaziah-Athaliah, Joash-Zibiah, Amaziah-Jehoaddan, Uzziah-Jechiliah, Jotham-Jerusha, Hezekiah-Abijah. Then from Manasseh on (ch.34 and following) ....

2 Chronicles 22:1 - 29:36

July 27 2024 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

What should we learn from the life of Paul?

What can we learn from the life of Paul? You can live a life that is terribly wrong, you may have committed the worst sorts of sin, you may be unable to...

July 27 2024 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What could Jesus be praying about at Gethsemane that He had to pray the whole night?

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Tim, good answer. Your last sentence and reference, "-- His ultimate acceptance of the cup that the Father was giving Him (Matthew 25:42-44)." Did you mean...

July 27 2024

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Does God want us to be dependent on him? If so, why?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What sin does a newborn child commit that causes him/her to be born in a poor house?

To paraphrase S. Michael Houdmann (https://www.gotquestions.org/conceived-in-sin.html), God is not responsible for the foolishness of man. Neither is He...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What sin does a newborn child commit that causes him/her to be born in a poor house?

None at all. Babies are innocent before God. Does anyone think that the children of the rich (and their rich parents) are the most moral people? That Psalm...

July 27 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?

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Amen, amen, Danny. As we journey this life and become "the velveteen rabbit" we become more aware of the fact that we are to "just keep swimming." Whatever...

July 26 2024

Comment by Henry Rhea

Was Lucifer perfect when God created Him?

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A typo apparently in the comment may confuse readers. I believe Mamadu Djalo meant Ezekiel 28 and not 38.

July 26 2024

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Just how far is the east from the west?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?

Perhaps it might arise (even for "religious" people) from having had a ritualized worship experience, where a service was conducted according to a set...

July 26 2024 6 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by David Moyane

What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?

Matthew 6:9 - 13

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Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?

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There is no doubt that Jesus is coming back, see John 14:3. What will His coming look like? Please carefully and prayerfully read Acts 1:9-11, because this...

July 26 2024

Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

Is it ever right to lie?

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Amen James.

July 26 2024

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What does it mean that "The joy of The Lord is your strength?"

July 25 2024

Answer by Paul Bayne , Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.

What is a root of bitterness?

I personally think we can trace this root right back to the worship of self, or a better term would be pride. Pride is the source of every sin imaginable....

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