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

How might Job 15 be "a reiteration" of Eliphaz's points? (Job 15:1, VOICE)

The Voice Translation of the Bible translates Job 15:1 like this, "Eliphaz reiterated his points."

Job 15:1 - 35

July 05 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that love is not proud?

Love is edifying (1 Co 13:4-7). “Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth [builds up]” (1 Cor. 8:1). The purpose of spiritual gifts is the edification of the...

July 05 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the elect lady in 2 John?

I believe that the elect lady in 2 John 1 is a reference to the Bride of Christ. Otherwise known as the church. John writes about truth and love. Truth is...

July 05 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Why did Abraham lie that Sarah was his sister?

Twice, Abraham passed off his wife as his sister, once with the Egyptians, Genesis 12:10-20, and the other time with the people of Gerar, Genesis 20:1-18....

July 05 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mamdouh Tawadros

What is the doctrine of substitution?

The substitution includes the “people of God.” It used to be the Israelites, but now all nations who believe in him and act according to his teachings, as...

July 04 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is going to happen according to end times prophecy?

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Another thing. First Corinthians 3:11-15 is about rewards in heaven for the faithful in Christ Jesus. Jesus said when He comes for the church He will bring...

July 04 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is going to happen according to end times prophecy?

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When Jesus comes for the church, He does not come back to earth. We go to meet Him in the clouds. At the end of the tribulation, Jesus comes back to earth,...

July 04 2022

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Why do we need to repent of our sins?

July 04 2022

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

Why did God say, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated"? Romans 9:13

Comment:
https://ebible.com/questions/289-why-did-god-love-jacob-and-hate-esau-malachi-1-3-romans-9-13

July 04 2022

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

How was Abraham able to see God and not die (Genesis 18:1-8) since Exodus 10:28 states that no one can see God and live?

I interpret God's statement to mean that no human could see Him in His full glory and live. Commentaries that I have read indicate that Abraham's...

July 04 2022 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?

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Anthony-Wayne, good answer! How did you find the above correct chapter in this commentary you cited:...

July 04 2022

Question by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

How was Abraham able to see God and not die (Genesis 18:1-8) since Exodus 10:28 states that no one can see God and live?

Why did God allow Moses and Abraham to see God while Exodus 10:28 states that no one can see God and live?

July 04 2022 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?

Eaton said, "Always liked the imagery of the departed one setting sail for a new destination; mourners grieving on one shore as the ship disappears; but...

July 04 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

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When it comes down to it, only God has the ability to love sinners. He loves us so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus, To die for the sins of the whole...

July 04 2022

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

Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible?

Comment:
I don't think it is harmful in any way. I think it is a reassurance to believers of the absolute resurrection of Our Lord. It is comforting...

July 03 2022

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

What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?

Comment:
Corban is also found in Mark 7:11.

July 03 2022

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

In what order were the Leviticus offerings made by the priest and why?

By my understanding, the offerings were made in the following order, with each of them intended to foreshadow a particular aspect of Christ's work: Burnt...

July 03 2022 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?

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Thank you for the above answer. I wish to add what the Bible says as who archangel Michael is. A claim made by a Jehovah's Witness was that God's first...

July 03 2022

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?

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Dear Mr. Shelley Studdard, You wrote: 'What about scriptures that seem to testify the other way? ....... 1 Corinthians 15: 25-28.’ I wish to comment, with...

July 03 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does a peaceful heart lead to a healthy body? How are they connected?

Comment:
And Hebrews 13:5. Be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you.

July 03 2022

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is raising the dead still possible today?

Comment:
Thanks for your observation. Have you ever witnessed a dead person being raised from the dead? Have you raised one yourself?

July 03 2022

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

What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?

The phrase "long home" is referring to the grave or Hades ("long" being a measure of time or duration, rather than a physical dimension).

July 03 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?

I believe that this Psalm is both literal and symbolic. It is included in scripture for our learning. David asks God for mercy. We too need to ask God for...

July 03 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the spiritual gift of faith?

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Salvation is by faith apart from works. Romans 4:5. And eternal life is the gift for those who believe. Romans 6:23. Faith is not the GIFT. Romans 1:16....

July 03 2022

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

How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?

God has prepared everything for those who have faith and believe His words. Jesus came and sacrificed His life. The sun was darkened on the day of...

July 03 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Joe cattani

Why do we need to repent of our sins?

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One of the better explanations of repentance. Changing one's mind will result in changing one's behavior. Thanks.

July 03 2022

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

Why do we need to repent of our sins?

Why do we need to repent? Because those who are sick need a physician. And we are all sick with sin! The universality of sin is spoken of by Isaiah the...

July 03 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does a peaceful heart lead to a healthy body? How are they connected?

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No God no peace. Know God Know peace. Colossians 2:13. He has forgiven us all trespasses. Romans 4:5-8. Acts 16:31. John 3:18. I can no longer go to hell....

July 03 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What was the principle behind the offering of first fruits?

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Jesus is the first fruit. Since He was raised from the dead, so we will be raised from the dead. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. All believers will be saved, John...

July 03 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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Jesus was the sinless Son of God. He paid the penalty of sin for us. God accepted His sacrifice for our sins. The just for the unjust. He took the punishment...

July 03 2022

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

What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?

5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a bur...

Ecclesiastes 12:1 - 14

July 02 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony-Wayne McCabe

How does one become a disciple of Jesus today? What does discipleship look like?

It’s interesting to note that the first directive that Yeshua (Jesus) ever said to His disciple, Peter, was,“Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19), and the last thing...

July 02 2022 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony-Wayne McCabe

How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?

It's a bit of both, really! David's own guilt-riddled sin is having an overwhelming effect on him physically, as well as a spiritual effect on him with the...

July 02 2022 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michelle Edgett

What happened to the descendants of Cain? Did they survive the flood?

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To Singapore Moses, in response to your comment, what are your thoughts on people who are RH-NEGATIVE blood type? Where did it come from? Majority of people...

July 02 2022

Answer by Ellen Aranza

Is raising the dead still possible today?

Why would we not believe that people are raised from the dead in these current times? Maybe because of the blindness that the enemy afflicts us with. No...

July 02 2022 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What should we learn from the life of Noah?

Noah is best known for building the ark and the safety of eight people during the Flood of the corrupted earth, Genesis 6:12, 7:7. Considering Noah and the...

July 02 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony-Wayne McCabe

What does Job 5:7 mean by "the sparks fly upward"?

The words “man is born unto trouble” mean: “It is man’s nature through his sin to bring trouble upon himself; evil rises up out of his heart as naturally as...

July 02 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?

Jack: I believe that this Psalm is symbolic; I know that what David was experiencing was real, and he used metaphors to describe his pain and suffering for...

July 02 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony-Wayne McCabe

Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?

In a quick and simple answer: No! Many believers think there are years in-between the believers being taken up (Raptured) and the actual "touch down" of...

July 02 2022 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Donna Williams

Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?

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Seth, it is apparent that you know that homosexuality is a sin, but the Word of God tells us not to have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness,...

July 02 2022

Answer by Billy P Eldred

How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?

To directly answer your question, I would say to interpret it as a lament from someone who is feeling defeated and abandoned by God, and is seeking...

July 02 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?

Let me first say that This is not a question I have ever thought about or researched, so my answer is just an opinion. My feeling is that Nehemiah regularly...

July 02 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pamela Davis

How does a peaceful heart lead to a healthy body? How are they connected?

It’s a scientific fact that a peaceful heart leads to a healthy body, as well as a spiritual one. Having a peaceful heart promotes low stress and anxiety,...

July 02 2022 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God expect Christians to vote?

Comment:
Danny, very well said. There is no requirement in scripture to vote. Our Bible tells us how we are to treat others and voting is not one of those commands....

July 02 2022

Answer by Rick Baugh , Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer

Why do we need to repent of our sins?

The most obvious answer is that our Lord has specified repentance as one of the terms of our salvation, along with belief that the blood of Christ is...

July 02 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?

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In vino veritas. There are opinions and opinions on alcohol consumption. The benefits of moderate alcohol consumption: 1. It Can Lower Your Risk Of...

July 02 2022

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What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?

July 02 2022

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Is raising the dead still possible today?

July 01 2022

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

How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?

Various commentators have differing thoughts on whether the afflictions described in the psalm are spiritual or physical, but there certainly seems to be...

July 01 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up