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Who was the woman at the well?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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Georg Kouz
Silver Teacher award!
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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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“When you are in a state of apostasy you are no longer following.” Apostates are not true believers because a true believer will not renounce Christ (1 John...
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by luanne hastings
Why will there be no seas on the new earth as indicated in Revelation 21:1?
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I understand your answer; however, if there were seas on the new earth, God could control the seas to be peaceful. Can you explain this in more detail ?
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luanne hastings
Why do you suppose there will be no more seas on the new earth? What would the reason be?
Nearly everyone loves the beauty and sound of the sea. It doesn’t makes sense that there will be no sea on the new earth.
Revelation 21:1
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John Appelt
What temple is this? (Ezekiel 40:5–42:20)
The vision of the temple was given to Ezekiel fourteen years after the city was captured, Ezekiel 40:1, and the temple was burned, II Chronicles 36:19. This...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the timeline of Aaron meeting Moses on Mt. Sinai?
As mentioned in one of the commentaries concerning Exodus 4:14 that can be found on the biblehub.com website, one biblical scholar (Rabbi Mose ben Nachman)...
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John Appelt
Why did Paul go to Jerusalem the first time?
To answer this question, it would be helpful to reconstruct the timeline of events following the conversion of Paul, known then as Saul. Saul met the Lord on...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the woman at the well?
To my knowledge, the only source for the woman's name -- which is not mentioned in John's gospel -- is in Eastern Christian tradition, where her baptismal...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are your thoughts on Paul, in his second letter to pastor Timothy, calling women who are played on by treacherous, arrogant, reckless, conceited men, silly? (KJV)
One translation of this verse (2 Timothy 3:6) renders the word in question as "vulnerable" which, even if applied to women specifically -- as the Greek word...
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Mark Marcotte
, Retired USAF SERE Specialist. Now self employeed.
What was the timeline of Aaron meeting Moses on Mt. Sinai?
Exodus 4:14 states that Aaron was on his way to meet Moses on Mt. Sinai. Then in Exodus 4:18, Moses returned to Jethro and asked if he could return to his pe...
Exodus 4:1 - 31
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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Salvation and discipleship are completely two different things. Salvation is a free GIFT from God by faith alone apart from works. Romans 4:5-8. Romans...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?
I'm not sure that I would agree with the characterization of tax collectors in the discussion section. There were apparently at least some from each group...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do we have an appointed time of death?
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If God "knows when we are going to die," but (as you say) that day can be changed, then it would be that God DIDN'T KNOW when we were going to die! He only...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do we have an appointed time of death?
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I love to read David's thoughts on his life being recorded in God's book before he ever drew breath. That's good stuff. I say it about myself. I say 'God...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What are your thoughts on Paul, in his second letter to pastor Timothy, calling women who are played on by treacherous, arrogant, reckless, conceited men, silly? (KJV)
Is this evidence of a pattern with Paul when the subject is women? How would this go over in 2022 if pastors David Jeremiah or TD Jakes said this of their ow...
2 Timothy 3:2 - 7
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by Betty Greenlee
Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?
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I think Jesus knew the prostitute would be saved...and He knew her heart was a good heart, and the publicans would NEVER have the urge to be saved because of...
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Betty Greenlee
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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However, Uzza should have known the warning, not to touch holy objects. It is what cost him his life.. The ark had been at Abinadab's house for 20 years.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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Yes, Aurel, in Exodus 25:14, instruction is given for carrying the ark on poles. I am guessing, that because Uzzah was David's nephew he should have known...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who will stand before God and give account of his life?
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We are all sinners and have come short of the glory of God. Jesus paid our debt and set us free. The gospel is given in First Corinthians 15:3-4. That Christ...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who will stand before God and give account of his life?
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Having said what I said above. I would like to clarify. John 3:18. Believers are no longer condemned to hell, but unbelievers are condemned already because...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did Jesus die on the cross or just swoon? (Matthew 27:48)
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Where is Jesus supposed to have gotten this drug for which to put himself in a comalike state? Did He take it before He was nailed to the cross, or did he...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the worm that will not die in Mark 9:48?
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There's more; Life right now doesn't seem to be of great value. Healthy people, for the most part, are not looking forward to dying, per se. But no one wants...
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by Kalyssa Burks
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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When you are in a state of apostasy you are no longer following. John 10:27-29 explains that if you are not listening to His voice and not following Him, you...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why should a Christian read the book of Leviticus?
Moses was the recipient of the book of Leviticus. See 1:1 And 4:1. Exodus 24:4; 34:28, Mark 10:4-5; Mark 12:19; John 1:45 and 5:46 tell us that Moses is said...
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Nancy Mundy
Why did Jesus say He came "to bring fire on the earth" (Luke 12:49)?
Fire is used to try or refine gold and silver.. it takes out impurities.
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by Merle Mullet
, A farmer bears witness to the miracle of life each spring
Does a person exercise "free will" to receive Christ before becoming a Christian?
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Ezekiel 33.11 "Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: "...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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Thanks Jack.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
In my opinion, the text translated as "will cut him in pieces" could be referring not to dismemberment, but to severe non-lethal punishment such as the...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is the COVID-19 vaccine as safe as it can be made in this less-than-perfect world, and will it help us to stay healthy so that we can continue loving God and helping our neighbors?"
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Very insightful responses, Danny! I always appreciate your vulnerability and boldness to share your personal perspective, which is often an eye-opener for so...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the worm that will not die in Mark 9:48?
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Good points Carl! If he wants to interpret the text symbolically then he should stick to symbolism. Why switch back and forth? I think it is to be understood...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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Great answer, Shirley! I love it! Your statement, "Not even the Levites could not touch them."--Did you mean "Not even the Levites could touch them" (the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
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This had nothing to do with a medical condition. Jesus cast a demon out of the boy. Full stop!! Why talk about the brain? The Bible is clear here. The boy...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What did Jesus mean when He said "This kind cometh out but by prayer and fasting."?
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You are so right!! It's a common mistake to think that Jesus was saying, “This kind of demon is driven out by prayer and fasting.” That's not what He meant....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is the COVID-19 vaccine as safe as it can be made in this less-than-perfect world, and will it help us to stay healthy so that we can continue loving God and helping our neighbors?"
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Continuing, That's why I think we need to be very mindful of what's happening. A guy who many believe had no business being the leader of a nation was in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is the COVID-19 vaccine as safe as it can be made in this less-than-perfect world, and will it help us to stay healthy so that we can continue loving God and helping our neighbors?"
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Mr Kraft I'm not quite 70 years old so I can't testify to what has gone on for the last 70 years. I'm only 66. Congratulations on getting to be 81 years old....
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Dana pappas
Silver Teacher award!
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God allow natural disasters?
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Navigation through similar questions on the ebible.com website all lead to this previous response:...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Mary call Joseph Jesus’ "father"? (Luke 2:48)
The first thought that occurs to me is the effectiveness of Mary's words as a testimony to the accuracy of Scripture, for no writer of a fictitious account...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Mary call Joseph Jesus’ "father"? (Luke 2:48)
The first thought that occurs to me is the effectiveness of Mary's words as a testimony to the accuracy of Scripture, for no writer of a fictitious account...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
In the case of Uzzah, it appears that God was too harsh with someone who wanted to be helpful. However, as we read in 1 Chronicles 15:15 the ark should have...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
Although Uzzah's violation was not intentional, the mistake cost him his life. God had warned that no one could touch holy objects or the Ark of God. Only...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?
This means much more than knowledge about God; it refers to a personal knowledge of God. The Hebrew word describes a husband’s most intimate relationship...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about discernment?
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James, your answer is good. I like Joe Stowell's too: The Skill that Enables Discernment in Scripture is the skill that enables us to differentiate. It is...
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Donna Williams
Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?
In my opinion, I believe that people who accuse us of forcing our values on them, are ones who do not want to be told what is right or wrong. We are living...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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What about a believer that gets dementia or looses their memory? Since they can no longer remember they were saved does that mean they are no longer saved?...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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Demons cannot be saved. Only people. Acts 16:31. The simplicity of the gospel. Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians...