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

What does it mean when it says we shall fill our houses with spoil?

Solomon was writing Proverbs as a guide to the young, to keep them from turning into ungodly people by imparting his wisdom to them. The type of ungodly...

October 16 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

How does a man divorcing his wife make her commit adultery?

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32. But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery—that is, drives her into...

October 16 2019

Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean when it says we shall fill our houses with spoil?

What does these three verse mean? What does it mean when it says we shall fill our houses with spoil?

Proverbs 1:12 - 14

October 16 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"

As S. Michael Houdmann has already said, “This is the fourth of our Lord’s “I am” statements in John’s gospel” (John 6:35; 8:12; 10:9). Certainly, in making...

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Was Satan the serpent in Genesis chapter 3?

October 16 2019

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

Who dashed infants to pieces? (Nahum 3:10)

The passage cited in the question is referring to the devastation inflicted on Egypt during multiple invasions by Assyria under separate Assyrian rulers from...

October 16 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What trials did Jesus face before His crucifixion?

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Your last 2 sentences are the very best, Michael!

October 16 2019

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

Who dashed infants to pieces? (Nahum 3:10)

Context: 8 Are you better than Thebes, situated on the Nile, with water around her? The river was her defense, the waters her wall. 9 C...

Nahum 3:10

October 16 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is goodness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

October 16 2019

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Why did Solomon call himself "only a little child"? (1 Kings 3:7)

October 15 2019

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

Aren’t there times when we should "resist an evil person"? (Matthew 5:39)

In my opinion, Jesus was not implying that such actions should go unnoted by a Christian, since even He rebuked the officer who struck Him when He was...

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

Aren’t there times when we should "resist an evil person"? (Matthew 5:39)

Context: Eye for Eye 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone ...

Matthew 5:39

October 15 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Is there a difference between knowing Jesus vs. knowing about Jesus?

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One of your best answers to any of the questions here on ebible.com! A vote up and a favorite star I give you. -Andy-

October 15 2019

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What does it mean that Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith?

October 15 2019

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

Why did Solomon call himself "only a little child"? (1 Kings 3:7)

I would say that Solomon was clearly not speaking from a chronological perspective. He was a grown man when he succeeded his father David to the throne of...

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

What does it mean that the Lord most high is "terrible" in the KJV?

The Hebrew word in this verse that is translated as "terrible" in the King James Version reflects an English usage or meaning of the word that was more...

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

Why did Solomon call himself "only a little child"? (1 Kings 3:7)

7 “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 ...

1 Kings 3:7 - 11

October 15 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does one handle conflict in a marriage (or any relationship for that matter)?

Comment:
Amazingly well written, Michael! This seems to be comprehensive and comprehendible!

October 15 2019

Answer by A Son

Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?

Romans 12:1-2 KJV I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which...

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Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

Jesus on the cross took our sins on His body and thereby became personification of sin out of His (God's) complete love for us (2 Cor 5:21). Therefore, at...

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

Who baptized Jesus?

John the Baptist (as indicated most clearly by Matthew 3:13-15 and Mark 1:9).

October 15 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Why didn't the Israelites drive out Geshur and Maakah?

By my reading of the geography of the region, these two kingdoms lay on the east side of the Jordan River. Although the tribes of Reuben and Gad, as well as...

October 15 2019 Follow Vote Up

Comment by T P

Why shouldn't we say, "Good luck" to others to wish them success?

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I made an account just to upvote this! Best comment and perspective on internet.

October 15 2019

Question by Anonymous
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Who baptized Jesus?

October 15 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jim Stapleton

When Mary, the mother of Jesus, stated, "From now on all generations will call me blessed," does this mean she should be worshipped?

Comment:
The word of the Lord God says, "Don't pray to me but pray to the Father in my name." Pretty definitive to me. Pray to no one except the Father in Jesus'...

October 15 2019

Answer by JAMES MOORE

What was David's age when he killed Goliath?

1 Samuel 16:18 (KJV) "Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a...

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What does it mean to walk with God?

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What does it mean that God is love?

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

What was David afraid he might say? (Psalm 141:3)

David asks the LORD to guard his behavior (Psalm 141:3-4) and hopes to find people who will rebuke him honestly should he go astray (Psalm 141:5). David was...

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What is the intermediate state?

October 14 2019

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Who was Flavius Josephus?

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Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven?

October 14 2019

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

What was David afraid he might say? (Psalm 141:3)

I would say that David was not referring to premeditated words that he might speak, or to any specific utterance that he might make, but to the possibility...

October 14 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What was David afraid he might say? (Psalm 141:3)

Context: Psalm 141 A psalm of David. 1 I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you. 2 May my prayer be set before you like i...

Psalms 141:3

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Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important?

October 14 2019

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What is animism?

October 14 2019

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

Is there a reason why specifically "seven" was to be chosen to help with administration of the church?

Comment:
Pray that our pastor will focus on the Word of God and walk in the fear of the Lord, instead of the fear of man, as he prepares his message. Pray that he...

October 14 2019

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

What is the Cotton Patch Version of the Bible by Clarence Jordan?

The Cotton Patch Version (CPV) is a modern version of the Holy Bible developed by Clarence Jordan, and published between 1968 and 1973. It takes place in the...

October 14 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

What is The Orthodox Jewish Bible?

According to my understanding, the Orthodox Jewish Bible was completed by Philip Goble in 2002. It is an English language version that applies Yiddish and...

October 14 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Is there a reason why specifically "seven" was to be chosen to help with administration of the church?

Comment:
Pray that our pastor will focus on the Word of God and walk in the fear of the Lord, instead of the fear of man, as he prepares his message. Pray that he...

October 14 2019

Answer by A Son

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

Jesus went to the whipping post for our healing in the flesh, thus "By His stripe We were healed", physically. He suffered temptation in the garden or...

October 14 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

Wiersbe said that it was one of 8 negative offenses/sins that would “incur ritual uncleanness” and that this man avoids. Dr. Wiersbe also says Menstruation...

October 14 2019 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why was it wrong to have sexual relations with a woman during her period? (Ezekiel 18:6)

Wiersbe said that it was one of 8 negative offenses/sins that would “incur ritual uncleanness” and that this man avoids. Dr. Wiersbe also says Menstruation...

October 14 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

When Mary, the mother of Jesus, stated, "From now on all generations will call me blessed," does this mean she should be worshipped?

The last line in Mary's statement tells us. 'From now on all generations will call me blessed.' Mary is Blessed, she is the Blessed virgin Mary. That is as...

October 14 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

Comment:
Excellently written and excellent association with a previous ebible question, Tim!

October 14 2019

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What will be the 'one world religion' of the end times?

October 14 2019

Comment by Nick Pyen

What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?

Comment:
I remember this verse because someone once told me there's 2 kinds of people: Phil 1:21 people and Phil 2:21 people.

October 14 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does the Bible say about the Magi?

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True. I lean heavily towards the theory that Jesus was born at Migdal Eder, "The Tower of the Flock." It would have been *the* manger every shepherd knew of...

October 14 2019