What does the Bible say about the universality of sin?
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Frederick, I believe the Apostle 20 rating comes from 20 different people clicking on the star to make it turn red, the star indicating they vote your answer...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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by Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
Why did God change the laws that man must obey from the Old to New Testament?
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Shalom Remi James, I appreciate your insights into the text, especially as it may help me sharpen my own understanding of the Scriptures. Can you elaborate...
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What does it mean to 'spare the rod, spoil the child'?
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Amen...
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by Carrie beth Frabasilio
Should I use a paraphrase of the Bible?
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This was a great explanation Danny, it totally made clear the differences between the two and the wondrous absolute distinction of God's Word from man's.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?
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First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. We have to be as righteous as God to go to heaven. Romans 4:6...
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How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about the existence of ghosts?
In response to the previous question, "What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?" on eBible.com, S. Michael Houdmann stated the following in 2013:...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?
The problem is a lot of people say they are Christians but are not. They believe they are saved because of how they live and what they do, but have never...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it wrong for a couple to live together before marriage?
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You can not lose eternal life. However you can be chastened by the Lord. First Corinthians 5:5. This born again believer, Ephesians 1:13-14 was sleeping with...
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by Remi James
Why did God change the laws that man must obey from the Old to New Testament?
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Aurel, Your comment: “Obviously, the Ten Commandments are still in effect, and would be ridiculous to think that under the NT covenant we can break any of...
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by Remi James
Why did God change the laws that man must obey from the Old to New Testament?
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Ariel. You say that God does not change, this is true; however this is not the same as God's law. Therefore Malachi 3.6 does not support your case. If your...
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What does the Bible say about animal rights?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?
When a person is out of fellowship and excommunicated from the local church, he is “fair game” for the enemy. God could permit Satan to attack the offender’s...
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Brian R Weyers
What are the different meanings or interpretations of mountainside in the Bible?
“Son of man prophecy to Israel’s mountains.”
Ezekiel 36:1
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about the universality of sin?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, (the bad news) but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The good news. John 6:47....
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Nick Bishop
What is Ramadan?
I have Muslim relatives and I was with a Muslim woman for many years. So, I have first-hand knowledge in that sense, of Muslims. The concept of Allah causes...
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Nick Bishop
What does the Bible say about life on other planets?
The late Billy Graham, a man who knew and was educated in the concept of science, didn't doubt the possibility of other created beings in the cosmos. Billy...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why would Jesus not make his meaning clear to those on the outside?
He didn't make it understandable to "those outside" because He didn't want them to understand from a distance. He wants us/them to come to Him PERSONALLY. At...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Should I use a paraphrase of the Bible?
A paraphrase is a retelling of something in your own words. A paraphrase of the Bible is different from a translation in that a translation attempts (to...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should I use a paraphrase of the Bible?
I agree with what I believe Mr Houdmann correctly identified as a major issue with exclusively using a bible paraphrase, pointing out that the paraphrase is...
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What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian use social networking tools (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, blogs, etc.)?
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Idle words are the least of our problems with social media. This medium we're using right now is the same as all others. Strangers can interact from anywhere...
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Was the Apostle Paul actually a false prophet?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the western country led by in white horse in Zechariah 6?
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I see north and south, a black horse, a white horse, and a dappled steed. I don't see anything about west or east. This chapter is a vision about four...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should I go after customers who refuse to pay their bill?
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The bible doesnt teach us about us; we understand us. God wants us to know Him. He loves His creation. God is love (1 Jn 4:8). Jesus is teaching us what love...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should I go after customers who refuse to pay their bill?
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I beg to differ; this scripture isn't speaking of how we're to treat our "personal" acquaintances. "Love your ENEMIES! Do good to them. Lend to them without...
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Is same-sex attraction a sin?
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Does voting for a person who backs abortion or supports same sex marriage make you complicit in their sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to 'spare the rod, spoil the child'?
What a tragedy when children are left to themselves, not knowing where or what the boundaries are and what the consequences of rebellion will be! I may be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to 'spare the rod, spoil the child'?
What a tragedy when children are left to themselves, not knowing where or what the boundaries are and what the consequences of rebellion will be! I may be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to 'spare the rod, spoil the child'?
What a tragedy when children are left to themselves, not knowing where or what the boundaries are and what the consequences of rebellion will be! I may be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean, "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this comes judgment"?
“It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). The one thing that this verse does not mean at least is that...
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Was the Apostle Paul actually a false prophet?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Isn’t this like the modern health-and-wealth gospel? (Deut. 28:1-68)
To me, the primary difference between the two would be that the passage from Deuteronomy conditions the benefits to be received upon obedience to God (which...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Did Christ err when He told the thief on the cross that he would be in paradise the day Christ died?
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Vijaya, the reward Paul is talking about is eternal life. In heaven, there are no social castes or classes, and subclasses. Please read the parable of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Isn’t this like the modern health-and-wealth gospel? (Deut. 28:1-68)
God will make you the head, not the tail; you’ll always be the top dog, never the underdog, as you obediently listen to and diligently keep the commands of G...
Deuteronomy 28:13
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
I understand the questioner's point, but I would say that Paul's statement to the jailer (as well as his writings, such as Ephesians 2:8-9) would be...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is 'You shall not commit adultery' in the Ten Commandments?
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The ten commandments were given to show us we are all sinners. One little lie would send us to hell forever. Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just, and the...
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John Adamson
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
The jailor asked what he must do to be saved. Paul replied to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. He didn't say that the jailor must be born again. He didn't s...
Acts 17:1 - 34
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?
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Paul had to rebuke Peter because he was eating with the Gentiles until the Jews came in. And then He showed partiality by going to eat with the Jews. God had...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Did Christ err when He told the thief on the cross that he would be in paradise the day Christ died?
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Aurel, as agreed, we are saved only by grace. We are saved for good works. The works are not for salvation. There will be rewards in heaven. 1 Corinthians 3:...
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by Robert Faseler
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
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Ec.1:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven... The Bible teaches a chronological order of events. When will David...
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by Robert Faseler
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
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We are three parts. Body (flesh), soul (inner self, conscious), and Spirit (breath of life). We know that when we die the flesh returns to the dust from...
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by Richard Burroughs
Why is 'You shall not commit adultery' in the Ten Commandments?
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Mr. Kraft, I have an issue with your first response above. You said, " But to say that thinking it is the same as doing it is not right either. We may have...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God let the israelites become slaves?
The descendants of Jacob (numbering only seventy people at the time) originally journeyed to Egypt as a source of food in response to a famine that was...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do Christians mean when they say, "Born once, die twice. Born twice, die once"?
I would say that this expression is based on Jesus' statement to Nicodemus in John 3:3 that no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. By...
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How can we be "chastened" by pain? (Job 33:19)
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Bernadine Morgan
Why did God let the israelites become slaves?
Exodus 1:1 - 22