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Where did we get our Bible?

April 18 2024

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How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)

April 18 2024

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Why do Catholics believe that Mary's parents were Anna and Joachim?

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Vincent, you are exactly right. There are multiple documents stating they are Mary's parents. People have even suggested it can't be possible because the...

April 18 2024

Answer by Dave Larsen , Husband, father and grand father. Student of the Messiah.

What is the significance of unleavened bread?

Unleavened Bread is a festival that lasts seven days. It starts with a Sabbath and ends with a Sabbath. Seven in Scripture represents compete and/or holy...

April 18 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

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Mark, I would agree with you on your second reference. On this Michael Houdmann says, "The word coincidence is used only once in the New Testament, and it...

April 18 2024

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

Should a Christian practice yoga?

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Rhonda, "namaste" = The word comes from Sanskrit and literally means “bowing to you” or “I bow to you,” and is used as a greeting.

April 18 2024

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

Should a Christian practice yoga?

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Good answer! Hosea 4:6 says, (as you said), "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Also, Proverbs 4:7 says, as you said, "Wisdom is the principal...

April 18 2024

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Why did testing come to Job? (Job 23:10)

April 17 2024

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Who is the antichrist?

April 17 2024

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

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Well spoken

April 17 2024

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Should a Christian practice yoga?

April 17 2024

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

https://ebible.com/questions/2202-what-does-the-bible-say-about-luck

April 17 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

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Paul is leading up to the upcoming "but now" verses of Romans...where he reveals that through having faith in Christ we are set free from condemnation. It is...

April 17 2024

Answer by Bob Reese , Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

If you sin without knowing what you’re doing, God takes that into account. But if you sin knowing full well what you’re doing, or have a momentary...

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

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Jack, would these verses count? Not the exact meaning of 'coincidence', but "time and chance" can lead to it: Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under...

April 17 2024

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

Are people who claim to talk to God insane?

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Grant, I can understand your 7 ways God answers prayer, but I can only include 3-7. I know what numbers 1 and 2 say and mean, I just have some doubt as to...

April 17 2024

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

Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?

Marriage equality is a legal issue and not a religious one. In the first place, the word "marriage" did not come into our language until the 13th century....

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

What is theistic evolution?

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Amen! Compromise is everywhere, coming at the Bible from every direction!!! Jesus warned about it, beware! Look at the book of Jude very carefully. We live...

April 17 2024

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why are there so many fake Christians?

I prefer "notional" Christians over fake Christians. Millions of people have a notion that they are "Christian" because, well, they are not Jewish, a Hindu,...

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What are 'presumptuous sins'?

April 16 2024

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What is the New English Bible (NEB)?

April 16 2024

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What is the lust of the eyes?

April 16 2024

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

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Proverbs 19:21 Living Bible 21 Man proposes, but God disposes.

April 16 2024

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

What does the Bible say about coincidence?

There are at least 2 clear mentions of "coincidence(s) in the Bible: The AMP Version (Amplified Version)) of Luke 10:31 has this: "Now by coincidence a...

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

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? (ebible.com) Exodus 20:7 tn or “use” (NCV, TEV); NIV, CEV, NLT “misuse”; NRSV “make wrongful use of.”...

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

What was the significance of Aaron's rod?

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Michael, Warren Wiersbe wrote this: [Aaron's rod that budded symbolized this:] "He [Christ] lives by the power of an endless life so we can be fruitful for...

April 16 2024

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

What, if anything, happens after death?

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Brezhnev’s Widow As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a...

April 16 2024

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What does the Bible say about hate?

What does the Bible say about hate? Proverbs 6:16 thru 19: "There are six things the LORD hates—no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue,...

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What was the significance of Aaron's rod?

April 15 2024

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

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

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You got me! I tend to skip right to the good news, as I believe it should be the focus, or foundation. The underlying concern of the original questioner is...

April 15 2024

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

How did Joshua's armymen get to be "seasoned fighters"?

By my reading of the earlier chapters of Joshua, even though the walls of Jericho had previously fallen without effort on the part of Joshua's army, it had...

April 15 2024 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

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Thanks for your contribution to the question but you have quoted dozens of Scripture texts without demonstrating how they support your argument.

April 15 2024

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

What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16

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Here is one of Paul's verses of having faith in Christ's blood for the forgiveness of our sins today. Rom 3:25 "Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation...

April 15 2024

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

What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16

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Yes, the entire NT was post-cross, and yes, His death and resurrection was foretold, but... Luke 18:34 "And they understood none of these things: and this...

April 15 2024

Answer by Diane Thatcher

What does it mean that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter?

God concealing and kings searching goes way deeper than kingdoms and governments. Matthew 11:25 reads: “At that time Jesus answered and said, 'I thank thee,...

April 14 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?

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Selected verses from Ezra chapter 10: "Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, a descendant of Elam, said to Ezra, 'We have been unfaithful to our God, for we have...

April 14 2024

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

What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

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I just heard a nurse express her view that everyone goes to heaven eventually. Pray for her. I don't feel I can give out her name online, though. But I may...

April 14 2024

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16

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What line are you referring to? Nothing in the answer above says "shed blood" but rather, faith in Christ, which includes (for all of us reading these words...

April 14 2024

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What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

April 14 2024

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

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Mark, I respectfully disagree with your view. I am unable to reconcile your arguments with the revelation and authority of Scripture. Thanks for the...

April 14 2024

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What is the lust of the eyes?

April 14 2024

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What is God's view on the consumption of alcohol?

April 14 2024

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

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

Yes, it is! So, give God thanks for the forgiveness that He gave the world through Jesus Christ and His shed blood at the cross as the sufficient payment for...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

Should a Christian attend a pagan or Wiccan wedding?

The scriptures tell us the following for us to do: Acts 15: 28: For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these...

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

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

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Forgiveness is not conditional upon someone first repenting. That is backwards. Forgiveness occurred at the cross. Salvation occurs at the moment of...

April 14 2024

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is sin a sin if I didn’t know it was a sin?

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Mark, I have nowhere denied that Jesus paid the full price for our sins. I am surprised that you are disputing the fact that believers should repent or...

April 14 2024

Answer by Minister/ Darrell Jeffery

Should a Christian attend a pagan or Wiccan wedding?

We are not to delve in witchery. Exodus Chp. 22 V-18: "Suffer not a witch to live."

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Answer by Minister/ Darrell Jeffery

Should I attend my daughter's transgender wedding?

Same-sex marriages are a sin. It is an abomination for man to lie with another man. No true Christian will approve such marriages. I do not approve and never...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

Who are they that are bound and what is the prison in Isaiah 61:1?

Isaiah 61 is a mission statement for Christ to fulfill. These are the things the Father sent His Son to do. Listen to Christ’s own words: Luke 4: 17: And...

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