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

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Aurel, the carbon dating method was replaced about 30 years ago with the process known as Accelerator Mass Spectometry, which is more accurate than carbon...

August 25 2017

Comment by Donna Doughty

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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As I read these words and sentiments from all of you I see the logic and understand the thinking about falling away etc... but I am still reminded ultimately...

August 25 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?

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And that is why Jesus had to die for us, because we all sin. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us....

August 25 2017

Question by Katrice Johnson

How can someone be thrown out of the church and handed over to satan be saved, which Paul seems to indicate in 1 Corinthians 5:5?

I have a question about what Paul means in 1 Corinthians 5:5 when he says, “Then you must throw this man out and hand him over to satan so that his sinful na...

1 Corinthians 5:5

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Can a Christian lose salvation?

August 25 2017

Answer by Melanie Spindler , Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth

How can one apply James 5:12 to taking the medical oath (Hippocratic oath)?

I am a physician, an MD, with a specialty in internal medicine and a sub-specialty in endocrinology. I take my work to uphold certain standards and...

August 25 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is conditional security?

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2 Peter 3:9 God is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but...

August 25 2017

Question by Anonymous
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What is the woman's role in church leadership?

What is the woman's role in church leadership?

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is obedience to God important?

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Our assurance of salvation is always on what Jesus has done for us on the cross. Our works, what we do good or bad have nothing to do with salvation which is...

August 25 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why was God so angry at David for taking the census?

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Good answer Andy. Who can know the mind of God? And yet, Paul said for us to have the mind of Christ. When my second oldest son was killed at the age of 42,...

August 25 2017

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What is the key to truly knowing God?

August 25 2017

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

Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?

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The English Christian commentator C. S. Lewis was of this same opinion in his writings, including the book Mere Christianity. He regarded pride as "The Great...

August 24 2017

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Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?

August 24 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

How many generations were there from Adam to Jesus?

This is a difficult question involving how a generation is defined and why they can be skipped upon occasion. Spiritually speaking, a generation requires...

August 24 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kelly Yochum

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

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Meluleki, Hi. In our limited nature of understanding, as the Created, I can understand your question. However, I believe The HOLY Word of GOD. Every book,...

August 24 2017

Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?

I am not sure from your question if you are speaking of the present day or the history of Judea[Jews] and Samaria[Samaritans]. If you were asking about the...

August 24 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kevin Connelly

Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?

This question is important because it leads to the understanding of the core of the gospel. Paul addresses this question in Romans 5:19, "For as through the...

August 24 2017 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

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I believe John 3:16 is one of the most precious verses in the Bible but as with all scripture, it should be read and understood in context. Who are the...

August 24 2017

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Should a Christian work as a bartender?

It is my opinion that the bible teaches us to be "in the world" just not "of the world". Therefore being in the world could include working in a bar without...

August 24 2017 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?

August 24 2017

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What is the Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)?

August 24 2017

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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

August 24 2017

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What does the Bible say about pornography?

August 24 2017

Question by Nicola Calitz

How can one apply James 5:12 to taking the medical oath (Hippocratic oath)?

Especially where it links with the Hippocratic oath medical practitioners needs to take.

James 5:12

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

What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

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Phillip, what a wonderful, reasoned and sane response. God bless you!

August 24 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Let's "assume" the author of Hebrews was Paul. Doesn't really matter. However, the author is definitely a Jew because when he addresses the non-Christian...

August 24 2017

Question by Chester Payne

Do angels eat food?

Psalms 20:1

August 24 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What is conditional security?

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(Genesis 19:29) "And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the...

August 24 2017

Comment by Jeannette Shields , Mom of three

What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?

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I've always been taught once you give it away, it's no longer yours, so you have no say in what the person does with it. I have no scripture to back this up....

August 24 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?

After the inhabitants of the Northern Kingdom were deported by the Assyrians, c. 721 BC, (2 Kings 17: 6), the King of Assyria (perhaps Shalmaneser, or...

August 24 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?

The land of Samaria traced its origin to the time that the former united kingdom of Israel split following the death of Solomon, as a judgment from God...

August 23 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

August 23 2017

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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

August 23 2017

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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

August 23 2017

Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

What did Jesus really mean when He said “I can’t take the food that belongs to My children and give it to dogs”? It sounds quite offensive. I notice that...

August 23 2017 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by michelle perry , am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ

How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?

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excellent answer Kenneth, and thank you for your input. it is appreciated very much. God Bless you!!

August 23 2017

Comment by michelle perry , am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ

How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?

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Matthew, I personally don't own any phone android or I phone period. My kids do but I refuse to learn how to use one. I have a regular rotary phone and until...

August 23 2017

Comment by Tyrone Helm

Can people in heaven look down and see us?

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Well said Cindy, The soul sleep believers can't explain away Rev. 6:9-11. It seems to be their "thorn in the side", along with Gen. 35:18. The "truth" of...

August 23 2017

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

What is the Word of God?

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A compliment to you Colin: One of the best really short answers to any ebible.com question that I've read. Precise, 'on-point' and Biblically accurate! A...

August 23 2017

Answer by JOYS K.SAMUEL , A Believer / Royal Priest Hood /Sojourner !!!

What does the Bible say about organ donation?

It can be done as individual choices as part of good works and concern for fellow human beings. We do not find any direct scriptural support for this in the...

August 23 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

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Interesting take JD but what say you about John 3:16? It seems to remove any doubt that God's salvation was always inclusive from day 1. It seems to me that...

August 23 2017

Comment by JOYS K.SAMUEL , A Believer / Royal Priest Hood /Sojourner !!!

Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?

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I feel it is all based on giving undue importance to certain verses from the Scriptures. We cannot deny that what the Churches of Christ are saying is wrong...

August 23 2017

Comment by James Richardson

What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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God's answer to the question is found in, Isaiah chapter 66 and verses 16, 17. This is at the time of the second coming of Christ. He, Christ, will be...

August 23 2017

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

How many generations were there from Adam to Jesus?

The calculation is as follows: Adam to Noah 10 generations Noah to Abraham 10 generations From Abraham to David are fourteen generations From David until...

August 23 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did God make man the head over woman if the two were created to be one flesh?

August 23 2017

Comment by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

What is the location of the Garden of Eden?

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This discussion is fascinating and raises some interesting thoughts, none of which can be proved scientifically. Michael raises the point about the...

August 23 2017