Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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When was the book of Revelation written?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
Will we eat food in heaven?
Firstly we need to understand the difference between what was spoken figuratively and that which was spoken literally. Food has been designed for earthly...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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Mr Matthews, I couldn't have said all you said any better than you said it. I believe EVERYBODY with an ounce of decency knows how horrible abortions are....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the difference between the LORD'S face and His countenance in Numbers 6:24-27, which is known as the "priest's blessing"?
Good question, Lena! “Face” according to Dr. Warren Wiersbe in Num. 6:25 is a symbol for Acceptance/Blessing (Face Shine on You). The last line of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is a benediction in the Bible?
When I was a pastor for 7 years, I loved the form of the benediction given in Nu 6:22-27, and the most common form still used today in 2 Cor 13:14. I would...
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?
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Continuation Nonetheless, I acknowledge and appreciate the scriptures you quoted. In response to your post, I humbly request we refer to 2 Peter 3: 15-16. “...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does God mean by "let's confuse them"?
CONFOUND - kon-found': The physical origin of spiritual terms is well illustrated by one of the principal Hebrew words for "confou: "In Gen 11:7,9, according...
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for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
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Who was Cain's wife? Was Cain's wife his sister?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was the reason behind Peter's denial of Jesus?
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AMEN. Peter was so like us. We can be easily swayed, especially under pressure. But we must remember to always stay close, and pray first. The evil one is...
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for
Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Fredericksburg, VA
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
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Is eating meat on Good Friday a sin?
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by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse?
Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse? In ancient times a white horse was used by a conquering king who would ride into a city conquered. The...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is the United States a Christian nation?
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Mr Matthews, Mr Houdmann seems to sometimes marry conservative political opinion with biblical scholarship. I'm a political liberal, what with me being an...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is God going to give us a white stone with a new name?
Two comments on "white" and "stone" are included: 1 "White" or “bright.” The Greek term λευκός (leukos) can refer either to the color white (traditional...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the meaning behind the story of the floating axe head?
When I look out into the expanse and see the sun moon and stars hanging there with nothing to hold them up, it tells me that the One who put them there and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What parts of 1 Peter 1 are figures of speech?
I think that seed is one figure of speech in 1 Peter 1:23. "The Word of God is the instrument God uses to produce new birth (cf. Matthew 13:20; Luke 8:11)....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was the reason behind Peter's denial of Jesus?
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It's fine to love Peter, but Mr Houdmann said it right in his answer. Peter was just like many of us today; he was too arrogant to recognize that without...
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Melissa Gonzales
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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The Old Covenant commanded the nation of Israel to observe the Sabbath (Deuteronomy 5:12, Exodus 31:13) because God had delivered them from slavery in the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
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I have to love your answer. You see things far deeper than the surface. We all have a problem in the flesh. If we could have lived right, then Jesus died in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between salvation and justification?
Salvation is an act that each individual must participate in to receive. It comes from God through Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. First we must hear...
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by John Smith
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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Gary: Jesus Christ Lord of the Sabbath. "Mark 2:28" You write: The day Jesus Christ worshiped on was a "Jewish Day" according to "Jewish Calendar" and...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does "chief" mean in the context of this passage about Esau’s sons?
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This word chief is interesting. 17 different Hebrew words are represented by "chief. For example, ro'sh = head, sar = Prince, re'shith = beginning. The...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between salvation and justification?
There is no difference. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who JUSTIFIETH the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
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Romans 6:23 The bad news. For the wages of sin is death, the good news. but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. First John 2:2...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! (1 Chronicles 16:11)
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus' baptism important?
Why should Jesus seek or receive a "baptism of repentance"? Jesus Himself puts it on the ground of fitness, suitability, propriety. "Allow it now: for thus...
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by
Jay Saunders
Why should I not commit suicide?
Suicide is murder of one's self and murderers will not inherit the kingdom of God according to scripture. How can one repent of murder and be saved if you...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is working on Sunday a sin?
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Colossians 2:16 Let no man, therefore, judge you in food, or in DRINK, or in a feast day, or a new moon or of a Sabbath day.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is speeding a sin?
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There are exceptions. When driving someone dying to the hospital. Or the birth of a baby.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
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We agree James. I don't condemn anyone for anything. I hear "love the sinner, but hate the sin." Well, I love myself, so I can love a sinner. But can I hate...
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for
Everette Tarver
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible say about arrogance?
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Simply Excellent answer! --ANDY--
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
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Hebrews 13:5 And be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Once we have received the free gift of the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
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I agree with you Danny. I also voted it down because it leads to no good. But I also do not condemn those that do. It was supposed to help to raise money for...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why did the curtain tear in Mark 15:38?
Each Gospel writer told the story of Jesus from various perspectives, but all focused on His death. Matthew, in addition to Mark's Gospel, records the...
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by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does "chief" mean in the context of this passage about Esau’s sons?
To me, the term "chief" indicates that the individuals with that title were the heads of the various clans who were descended from Esau's sons, which I would...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (3:14)
I would say that the Israelites would have understood God's name (as He had given it to Moses) to indicate that He alone was the essence and source of all...
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by
Alex Tsirikos
Why did the curtain tear in Mark 15:38?
The curtain tore as part of a God-given miracle that ended the separation of humanity from his presence. Before Christ's death, our sins were not covered,...
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Michael Renoux
Why did the curtain tear in Mark 15:38?
I believe it was symbolic indicating that we no longer have any separation from God and we can now talk to Him directly.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
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I get your point James, but going for a ride or starting a business is not the same as buying a lottery ticket EVERY DAY. Buying a lottery ticket every day...
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by John Smith
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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Aurel: I would like to echo Tomas's words, thanking you for your most thoughtful and kind words describing Jesus and His 7th day Sabbath. Your use of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Barabbas in the Bible?
Barabbas was a son of Abba or of a father, a notorious robber whom Pilate proposed to condemn to death instead of Jesus, whom he wished to release, in...
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Ssur Nosirrah
When Paul spoke of speaking in tongues in 1 Corinthians 14, was it a language that only God can understand?
My opinion is that speaking in tongues is a great thing, but all too often the Pentecostal Holiness Church lets people speak, pray, or shout in tongues...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
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To say drinking is a sin is to be a hypocrite in my opinion. Colossians 2:16 Let no man, therefore judge you in food, or in DRINK or in respect of a feast...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
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Amen Jennifer. That is why Jesus had to die for us. He took the punishment we all deserve. We all deserve to go to hell. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is...