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Answer by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

What is the best way for Christians to deal with the question of homosexuality if Jesus states that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourself?

How should a church deal with a homosexual attending church services? The Bible says that Christians are to love others and not hate (Romans 13:8-10; 1...

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Comment by Eric Umfress

What justice will Uriah the Hittite ever receive?

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Kelli, this was a beautiful thing to share. I have never looked at things this way. I try to remember what Jesus commanded in all things and it can be hard...

August 14 2024

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?

No, you are not allowed to withhold forgiveness. Perhaps the way to respond is to say to yourself, and maybe to them, we are all broken clay pots; we all...

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Comment by Silas Cheung

Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?

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The denial of creation by the atheists is based on the belief in evolution. I think the theory of evolution is the result of blindness to realization of...

August 14 2024

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

Why would family and friends abandon one who suffers (Job 19:13-20)?

I would say that Job's family and friends "gave up" on him because he repeatedly refused to accept their "starting premise" that God must be evil to have...

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

How is it rational to proclaim that breaking one law is breaking all of the whole law?

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1 Cor 1:19-25 "For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise?...

August 14 2024

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

How is it rational to proclaim that breaking one law is breaking all of the whole law?

God's attribute (and thus His "way") is holiness -- the total absence of sin. It takes only one instance of disobedience to compromise that totality. That's...

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How do I pray?

August 14 2024

Question by venkatesan Iyer

How is it rational to proclaim that breaking one law is breaking all of the whole law?

Should we accept that it seems irrational but it is God's way?

James 2:10

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Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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The land promises are for the nation of Israel, not the Body of Christ. And other promises remain to be fulfilled, such as the Davidic kingdom and priestly...

August 14 2024

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

Is God compassionate or ferocious (Lamentations 3:22)?

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Max Lucado then imagines this correspondence, straight from “The Pearly Gates Underwriting Division:” "Dear Mr. Smith, I’m writing in response to this...

August 14 2024

Comment by Philip Davies

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Hi Lane, you've had a tough time with this answer you gave, but substantially you are correct. Don't lose heart. Best wishes Philip

August 14 2024

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is silent prayer biblical?

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Silent prayer is praying in secret; it is to pray without being noticed. It's more than just closing your eyes when you're in the presence of others and...

August 14 2024

Comment by trent miller

What is dispensationalism and is it Biblical?

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Joshua 21:45 clearly states that the land promises have been fulfilled. How do dispensationalists, who claim to take all scripture literally, ignore this...

August 14 2024

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What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?

August 13 2024

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What should be the mission of the church?

August 13 2024

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

Was the pre-incarnate form of Jesus absent from Heaven during His humanity in the flesh on earth?

In my opinion, omnipresence (such as being in heaven and on earth simultaneously) was an attribute of Christ prior to His bodily incarnation that He gave up...

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Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?

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Thank you, on behalf of the person who made it at Stack Exchange! :-)

August 13 2024

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

Is God compassionate or ferocious (Lamentations 3:22)?

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Merciful Lord, I ask that You reveal Your loving, kind, and merciful nature to my neighbors. Let them see the depth of Your compassion and the boundless...

August 13 2024

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why did the Israelites need manna if they had flocks/herds of animals that they could eat?

As has been said, we don't know the full answer to this question but here is my simple explanation. First, there were many Israelites. It wouldn't take much...

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Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?

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Is God compassionate or ferocious (Lamentations 3:22)?

August 12 2024

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

How can we experience true freedom in Christ?

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Are you saying that when someone confesses, repents, and is water baptized that God will only then add them to the church, the body of Christ? That would...

August 12 2024

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

Was the pre-incarnate form of Jesus absent from Heaven during His humanity in the flesh on earth?

As Jesus was in Mary's womb, the Angel of the Lord appeared in a dream/vision to Joseph on 3 occasions (the NASB reads "an angel of the Lord" Matt 1:20), whi...

Matthew 2:13

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

Why does Job say, "The Lord gives and takes," and does it work in the New Testament?

Job 40:2,7: "Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him?...Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me." We...

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

What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

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See also this verse: Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20 - ESV

August 12 2024

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

How can we experience true freedom in Christ?

What must we do to be free? Let us look at what the Apostles told everyone they must do, to be free, Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8, Acts 28:28...

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

Would remarriage after a divorce still be considered adultery if abuse is involved?

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Reuben, if a sin was committed Jesus Christ took responsibility for it on the cross. Neither party will be punished for it. 2 Cor 5:18-21 "And all things are...

August 12 2024

Answer by Susan Jurich

Would remarriage after a divorce still be considered adultery if abuse is involved?

What a heartbreaking place is the home and marriage of two professing Christians with young children who all attend church together. Watching the father...

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

Is God compassionate or ferocious (Lamentations 3:22)?

From the analogy of a human standpoint, a parent may love his children more than words can express, but that does not prevent the parent from disciplining...

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Should a Christian raise a child with the other parent but they are not married?

August 11 2024

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?

This is, in my opinion, a good concise response from Stack Exchange - Biblical Hermeneutics: Greek uses the order of words to indicate prominence. If a word...

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

What is Angelology?

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Andrew, national affairs - those decisions affecting a particular nation - do not include all of humanity. In the New Testament, Jesus never interfered in...

August 11 2024

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How can I learn to trust that God is in control?

August 11 2024

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

Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?

One useful discussion presenting another perspective on this issue that I have come across (and that I have mentioned previously on ebible.com) has been a...

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How can I know if something is a sin?

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What is general revelation and special revelation?

August 10 2024

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

Is God compassionate or ferocious (Lamentations 3:22)?

I think God is mainly compassionate: Isaiah 54:10 says, quoting God, "For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not...

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Is God compassionate or ferocious (Lamentations 3:22)?

This and many other verses in Scripture describe God as merciful and compassionate, slow to wrath, and plentiful in kindness (cf. Ps 103:8 ; James 5:11; 1 J...

Lamentations 3:1 - 66

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

How can I find joy in the midst of trials?

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Singer Crystal Lewis does a good job on this, "Beauty for Ashes": [Chorus] He gives beauty for ashes Strength for fear Gladness for mourning Peace for...

August 10 2024

Answer by Bennie Harrell

Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?

We must remember there are no punctuation marks in the original manuscripts. In Jesus' remarks to the thief on the cross, with bible teaching on death,...

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Answer by Donna Williams

What does it mean in Genesis 9:4: "But you must never eat any meat that still has the lifeblood in it"?

It means that eating any flesh with the blood still in it was a sin, and any person who disobeyed the commandment would be cut off or put to death. I believe...

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Comment by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

What is Angelology?

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Hello John, angels are occasionally sent to intervene in national affairs as were the cases in 2Ki 19:35, 1 CHRO 21:15-16, 2 CHRO 32:21, to mention a few. I...

August 10 2024

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What does the Bible say about setting goals?

August 10 2024

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

How is God like a rock (Psalm 31:2)?

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https://ebible.com/questions/19987-how-is-god-a-rock-psalm-18-2-psalm-18-31-psalm-19-14

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