Top Questions See All
  1. What are the commandments of God mentioned in Rev. 12:17?
  2. How will the body resurrect after cremation?
  3. Would I have to submit to my husband if he didn't love me as Christ loved the church?
  4. How do we know that the "Rapture" happens all at once and not over an extended time?
  5. Was the sin of Sodom selfishness rather than homosexuality (Ezekiel 16:49)?
  6. How would the returning exiles do away with idolatry which had been practiced for centuries (Ezekiel 11:18-20)?
  7. What is the difference between repenting and confessing?


Explore Topics
  1. This Weeks Hot Topics
Comment by Charles Reynolds

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

Comment:
As a Christian it is trite that one loves the Lord. It follows that all one’s faith is placed in his LOVING hands. We have been given the worlds most...

June 03 2018

Award for James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?

June 03 2018

Answer by Lahoud Lahoud

Why does God seem to care so much about sexual behavior?

A husband and wife relationship is after that of God Himself and His church. Him being one with us in an intimate and pure spiritual relationship is...

June 03 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

Where was God on September 11, 2001?

Comment:
That is AWESOME! I was tearing up for joy when I read this. It is AWFUL to think that relatives / friends are not saved and are on their way to a horrible...

June 03 2018

Comment by Aspirer Johnson

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

Comment:
You wrote: "A woman cannot be pastor over her husband" and "A wife could be a pastor alongside her husband, but he must have the higher authority." But what...

June 03 2018

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

What are the different names for the Israelites, and what do they mean?

The Jewish people are referred to by many different names in the Bible. They are called Israelites, Jews, Hebrews, children of Abraham, Daughter Zion, God's...

June 02 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

What kinds of worthless things did the psalmist want to avoid?

As indicated on the biblehub.com website (http://biblehub.com/hebrew/7723), the Hebrew word translated as "worthless things" in the verse from the psalm is...

June 02 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

In what way did the priests put God’s name on the Israelites?

As I read the passage referenced in the question (specifically, Numbers 6:27), the priests (Aaron and his sons/descendants) put God's name on the Israelites...

June 02 2018 Follow Vote Up

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
What is the Acts 29 Network?

June 02 2018

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

Does God use frustrations in life to awaken and/or punish us?

Comment:
Jesus never punished a believer or a sinner with trials and frustrations in their lives. In James 1:2-4, it never says that the trials are caused by God. He...

June 02 2018

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

In what way did the priests put God’s name on the Israelites?

Especially 6:27 -- 27 And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.

Numbers 6:23 - 27

June 02 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by ken egan

Should a Christian exercise? Is exercise something Christians should be focused on?

Comment:
These are great exercises for healthy Christian life, Squatting down then knees on the floor........... to pray. Bending..................... over backwards...

June 02 2018

Answer by tonya pitt

I am a Christian in debt. What should I do?

In my opinion, you would have to start applying the basic principles of paying your tithes and offering to your church (Malachi 3:8-12). After which you...

June 02 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Olusegun Afolabi

How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say?

DISCIPLINE OF CHILDREN; Matthew 18:10, "“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face...

June 02 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rich Hazeltine

When God destroys the earth will he start over?

If you read this as metaphor or poetic writing, not literal, the "new heaven and new earth" is the kingdom of God on earth. Where his will is done as it is...

June 02 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child?

What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child? The scripture has much to say about rebellion for scriptural reference, word search rebellion,...

June 02 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by jerry brownlee

Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time?

Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time? To answer your question, they were! In fact He created all souls at the same time. The male body was...

June 02 2018 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can I discover my purpose in life?

First and foremost, I would say that the purpose of any Christian's life (wherever they might be and whatever they might be doing) is to witness to the...

June 02 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it wrong to feel someone is disturbing me by praying out loudly, for example at 4am?

Speaking just for myself, I would need some additional information to adequately address this question, such as: What is the relationship (for example,...

June 02 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

What is the meaning and purpose of saying grace before a meal?

I think this is a good question because 'saying grace' is something that a lot of us do automatically at every meal and pretty soon something automatic can...

June 02 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for Elenita Cupino

Feed Gold Evangelist award!

Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
Is papal infallibility Biblical?

June 01 2018

Award for Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
When God destroys the earth will he start over?

June 01 2018

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

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

Comment:
Good answer, Jay! A vote up I give you! --ANDY--

June 01 2018

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

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

Comment:
Great answer, James! A vote up and a Kudos I give you! --Andy--

June 01 2018

Award for Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
Why does God seem to care so much about sexual behavior?

June 01 2018

Award for James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
Why does God seem to care so much about sexual behavior?

June 01 2018

Award for Ruth KIng , Caregiver

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Answer:
When God destroys the earth will he start over?

June 01 2018

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

If a man is married to a female pastor, will sitting in the congregation while she teaches count as her having authority over him?

I would say that it would. (I personally agree with the position stated on the GotQuestions.org website (https://www.gotquestions.org/women-pastors.html)...

June 01 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

Comment:
Jason, I understand what you're saying, and I agree with your point. But the question seemed to be specifically addressing only the stones that were taken up...

June 01 2018

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

Why is there so much animal sacrifce in the Old Testament and how do we relate that message to our lives today?

Although (as indicated by 1 Samuel 15:22) sacrifices by themselves are not a preferable substitute for obedience to God in His eyes, it was precisely because...

June 01 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Francis Alao , Ordained Bishop & District Overseer Church of God Scotland

What does it mean to be a fruitful Christian?

How can we bear good fruit as a believer? Trees are distinguished by the fruits they bear. For a tree to bear fruit it stretches its root deeper into the...

June 01 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Trisha Holderfield

Are intrusive thoughts sin? Are spontaneous violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts sin?

Comment:
We cant stop thoughts sometimes BUT like he said We Dont Dwell ON THEM

June 01 2018

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time?

Comment:
There is a strong suggestion in the creation account that Eve was "taken" from Adam. One explanation is that man (made in the image of God, remember) was...

June 01 2018

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Where is King David now?

Comment:
Bryan, the apostle Paul said theologically in 2 Corinthians 5:8 “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with...

June 01 2018

Comment by Jason Laser

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

Comment:
Hey Tim, I know this comment is a year late but I must correct you. In addition to the12 stones placed in Gilgal, Joshua himself places 12 stones in the...

June 01 2018

Comment by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?

Comment:
That is a good point. I have also heard racists suggest that Adam was white, a child of light, and other races were created; because of the overview and...

June 01 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

Yes! If it were not so I would tell you nothing. Jesus declared it: I am the truth, the life, and the way to the Father and heaven. No other way but by me. I...

June 01 2018 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Frantz Philossaint

What is the Sabbath day?

In Genesis as God was creating the world we notice in Genesis 1:10 it says at the end of the verse "and God saw that it was good." and then we see the same...

June 01 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for John Duerwaechter , Born Again-Follower of Jesus Christ

Feed Gold Evangelist award!

Criterion: 25 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Question:
Why does God seem to care so much about sexual behavior?

June 01 2018

Award for John Duerwaechter , Born Again-Follower of Jesus Christ

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Question:
Why does God seem to care so much about sexual behavior?

June 01 2018

Award for Pastor Jesus Ramos Jr , Prophet, Pastor and Missionay

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
Why did God hurt Jacob's hip?

May 31 2018

Award for Lynn Willis , Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe

Feed Gold Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 votes.

See Answer:
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?

May 31 2018

Award for Randy Aumsbaugh

Feed Silver Evangelist award!

Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.

See Question:
Is there an argument for the existence of God?

May 31 2018

Award for Joe Glascock , Homemaker,caretaker, artist.

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
Are intrusive thoughts sin? Are spontaneous violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts sin?

May 31 2018