Were the Israelites slaves as we perceive that term today?
Comment:
Thanks for that. My Bible also states "plundering". I wasn't sure how to interprate it.
Comment
by Steve Mills
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Were the Israelites slaves as we perceive that term today?
The Bible indicates that, when the Israelites first settled in Egypt, they were treated well by the Egyptians because of the favor in which Jacob's son...
Comment
by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?
Comment:
Well said, Jennifer. If victory came through the death of Jesus Christ (1 Cor 15:1-4), who then loves for this world to rather place all the focus on His...
Question
by
Steve Mills
Were the Israelites slaves as we perceive that term today?
Did the Israelites live among the Egyptians (their neighbours) and were they slaves as we understand it today? They must have lived in their own houses to be...
Exodus 11:1 - 10
Comment
by Robyn Smith
How long is the little season referred to in Rev. 3:20, when satan is released for a little while?
Comment:
My opinion is that, if the thousand-year reign is 1000 years (which it is) and if the kingdom was considered as a year with four seasons, then Satan's little...
Answer
by
Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I grow my church?
And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I grow my church?
Comment:
I assume this question was asked by a pastor. I don't imagine a pew member would ask what he / she can do to grow the membership of the church they attend....
Comment
by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?
Comment:
Natalie, good answer so I voted you up and gave you a favorite! Your answer is certainly worth sharing, too!
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
Comment:
Thank you, Gary! The real heresy is in teaching that Jesus doesn't love us; teaching that he was just following orders given to him by the Father when he...
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?
Comment
by Johanna Longden
What does the Bible say about animals going to heaven?
Comment:
Aww, I have a chihuahua and a shih tzu. I hope they go to heaven.
Comment
by Gertrude Adjorlolo Ampoe
What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?
Comment:
Indeed, God's love for man is unimaginable.
Comment
by Gertrude Adjorlolo Ampoe
Comment
by Avinash Yashvant
Where was Adam when Eve ate the forbidden fruit?
Comment:
Thank you for sharing. Blessed.
Answer
by
John Appelt
Who was Theophilus at the beginning of Luke and Acts?
Bible scholars have wondered who Theophilus was that Luke addressed in his gospel and in the book of Acts. Although unknown, there are clues that may...
Comment
by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is it acceptable to have communion outside of the church?
Comment:
Danny, Yes. It should be clearly announced in the congregation that only believers may partake of the Lord's Table. There are no two ways about it. Scripture...
Award
for
tom TOm
, Prodigal Son
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?
Award
for
almeda nelson
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What is the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares?
Answer
by
Dave Mohler
, Preacher's kid.
What does it mean that God will "shorten the time for the elects sake" in Matthew 24?
The great tribulation of Mt. 24:21 begins with the antichrist in vs. 15, who is given authority to require allegiance to him by taking his mark. Otherwise...
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Gold Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 votes.
See Answer:
Did Moses copy the Law from the Code of Hammurabi?
Comment
by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?
Comment:
There actually is another way around it, Anthony. There is not one single member of the church, the body of Christ, that can lose their salvation. The book...
Answer
by
Billy Zie
What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?
This is a supplication; Paul’s ministry focused on others, serving others, and listening for the Holy Spirit’s leading on what to say, where to go, what to...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was John the Baptist really Elijah reincarnated?
Comment:
If Elijah the prophet was resurrected back to life he would come back as Elijah. John the baptist is John the Baptist. He mimicked Elijah. John wasn't under...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?
Comment:
This is a PSA: if you really do think that your opinion on a matter isn't worth much, it might be better to refer to your opinion as WORTHLESS rather than...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?
Comment:
Consider this if you will: Christianity could easily have been scrapped for the term "Discipleship." Christianity has more of an organizational sound to it,...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?
Comment:
No! Christianity didn't come at the sending of the Holy Spirit; the Church was born at the sending of the Holy Spirit. Christianity developed as a result of...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What evidence do we have that God is aware of us and our needs?
Comment:
Great commentary! I'd say the "clear and repeated evidence" you have that the 'circumstances in your past which was out of your control, that are too...
Answer
by
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?
Good question, Anthony! Revelation 13:8 [which Jennifer Rothnie already referred to in her comment] says: “And all who dwell on the earth will worship [the...
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
Does "unity" mean total agreement? Psalm 133:1
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?
Award
for
Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
Comment
by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
Comment:
Yes sir! ...and the fact that it is never going away is why I continue...if even only 1 person will come to the truth. It is indeed our purpose now. 1 Cor...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the difference between keeping the commandments of God and legalism?
Comment:
Legalism is trying to keep the commandments of God for the purpose of being declared righteous. Trying to keep the commandments of God because you love God...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
Comment:
Mark, I totally understand what you're continuing to say about the message that a lot of ministries convey; teaching that soul salvation depends on more than...
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
Comment
by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
Comment:
Amen Danny. Again, you've got it right. Bless you, brother.
Comment
by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
Comment:
Gathering isn't the issue. It's the works-based message that keeps hidden the truth of Jesus Christ and HIS COMPLETED WORK on our behalf that's the problem....
Award
for
Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Gold Evangelist award!
Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
Who are 'the wise' in Proverbs?
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
Comment:
Mark, I'm not a man who pushes anything about the law; for salvation or otherwise! I CAN'T KEEP RULES! NEVER COULD!! I'm saved because God chose to enlighten...
Question
by
ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What are the differing concepts of creation of Islam, Hinduism and Christianity?
Do religions other than Christianity believe that their gods created our universe, or are they secular in their beliefs?
Answer
by
BRIAN TORRES
What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?
This thread is five years old but, of course, very relevant for today. I just wanted to say that I know many have doctrinal baggage that they bring to the...
Comment
by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How did Methuselah live to be 969 years old?
Comment:
Scientists never use the term for sure. They say the data confirms that… There are books written confirming the relationship between mutations, aging and...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is skepticism of religion so prevalent today?
Comment:
People today are the same as they were in antiquity. People reject God! It was widely known what God had done down in Egypt. How he had guided his chosen...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is skepticism of religion so prevalent today?
Comment:
If "personal interactions with Christians" is what disillusions people and gives Christianity a bad name, and turns unbelievers off to Christianity, then how...
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
Comment:
Same here, Mark. Keep teaching Brother!!
Comment
by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
Comment:
Why do we have organizations, period? Why single out religious affiliations? We tend to want to do things in groups. Almost everything we do we want to do...
Comment
by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
Comment:
However... Gal 3:21-26 "Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily...