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What should we learn from the tribe of Benjamin?

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How do I get rid of my homosexual tendency?

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Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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How do I obtain genuine love for those who seek to destroy me?

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How do I obtain genuine love for those who seek to destroy me?

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Are Christians homophobic?

April 26 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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Probably the most overlooked thing in raising children for Christians, is to teach them the way of salvation early on. That Jesus loves them and died for all...

April 26 2017

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Is God sovereign or do we have a free will?

April 26 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is unconditional election biblical?

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We can not be lost because we have been paid for. We have received the gift of the Holy Spirit and can no longer be condemned. Salvation is a free gift. Once...

April 26 2017

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What is Jesus' love in the true, biblical sense? What should it look like?

April 25 2017

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

What does it mean that love is kind?

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James, a wonderful Christian brother answer! A Kudos and a vote up! --Andy-

April 25 2017

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

What does it mean that love always hopes?

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A good answer Rick! A Kudos and a vote up! --Andy-

April 25 2017

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?

God's sovereignty and the free choice He has given to man to respond to the gospel in faith work together in salvation in this manner: #1 God, by His...

April 25 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

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JD, good Bible knowledge! Another Kudos and a Vote-Up! --Andy--

April 25 2017

Comment by Brian Ansell , Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i

What does the Bible say about women working outside the home?

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For those who believe a woman should not work outside the home. Imagine how your families life would be affected with no female midwives, no female teachers,...

April 25 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

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The video you linked to makes its case on an errant dilemma of human philosophy - not on God as He reveals Himself in scripture. Human philosophy: A) God...

April 25 2017

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

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

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Well said Emo my brother! Kudos and a vote up I give you! --Andy--

April 25 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

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God being the ultimate sovereign means He is in ultimate control - not that He must push around every molecule in the universe, be the direct cause of every...

April 25 2017

Comment by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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Yes, Christopher. He offers it; and we have the free will to receive it nor not! Good answer!

April 25 2017

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

The seal of the Holy Spirit is mentioned in several passages: "... When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit." Eph 1:13...

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Comment by P. B. , Husband, Father, Businessman, Woodworker, Knifemaker...Slave

Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

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Yes Jennifer, I am well aware that God is a complete being, full of love and compassion, yet remember we are told to remember the wrath of God as well. To...

April 25 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Are we predestined to know Christ?

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The Greek word in Rom 8:29-30, Acts 4:28, and other places is proorízō: It is a compound word: pró, "before" horízō, "establish boundaries, limits." It...

April 25 2017

Answer by Christopher Tucker

Do human beings truly have a free will?

1 Timothy 2: 1-7 "First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are...

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

What does it mean that love always hopes?

I would only like to add that again all is rooted in grace [1 Corinthians 15:10 ] as Paul says of himself, it is of each believer. God's Grace draws us to...

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Answer by JD Abshire

How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

First we should consider that Judah had personally rejected the covenant of marriage (Genesis 38:2) as outlined in Genesis 24:3; 28:1 by marrying a Canaanite...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about women working outside the home?

No two cases are alike. When our children were all in school back in the 60's and 70's, (when the schools were not so bad), my wife worked for several...

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Answer by Philip Davies

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

No, it is no part of the Christian's mandate to support the nation state of Israel, no more than it is our role to support any nationalistic cause. It is...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say on the importance of accountability?

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I whole heartedly agree. We really need to stay in the word of God as our only source, and then keep our selves from being in compromising situations....

April 25 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

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Isa 45:7 says God creates calamity, not that He creates evil. 'Evil' is an archaic English translation. God did not create moral evil, nor does He even allow...

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How can we enter into God's rest?

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

April 25 2017

Answer by P. B. , Husband, Father, Businessman, Woodworker, Knifemaker...Slave

Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

We are told in Isaiah 45.7 that God creates evil. Is God sovereign? Yes! The Bible says He is. Prov. 16 says that He controls our steps, our words...our very...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is unconditional election biblical?

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Repeating this verse again: "However, to the one who does not toil (present middle) but has faith (present active participle) trusts God who renders just...

April 25 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is unconditional election biblical?

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Abiding faith is simply 'continuous' faith - faith that is an ongoing action. The greek present active participle represents an ongoing action, not an action...

April 25 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is unconditional election biblical?

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No where does it say abiding faith for salvation. What it does say is that we are saved the same way Abraham was. He believed God, and he was given His...

April 25 2017

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

How does fearing God add length to a person's life (Proverbs 10:27)?

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April 25 2017

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What are the seven dispensations?

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Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?

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What is reality therapy, and is it biblical?

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Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?

April 25 2017

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is Reformed Theology?

Broadly speaking, Reformed theology includes any system of belief that traces its roots back to the Protestant Reformation of the 16th Century. Of course,...

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What is heavy shepherding?

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Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?

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Is it wrong for a couple to live together before marriage? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?

April 25 2017

Comment by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

Why are so many evangelical Christian leaders caught in scandals?

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Daniel, Apparently you have something against our government, which God installed, and against mainstream Christianity since what you write and what...

April 25 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is unconditional election biblical?

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Yes, no one has ever saved themselves. That would be impossible, as man's righteousness is as 'filfty rags' in the sight of God (Isa 64:6) All men have...

April 24 2017

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

How can I know God's will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God's will?

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I have to admit--on purpose of course--that I look for your answers and commentary each and every time I am on ebible.com! Your 'Bible knowledge' gift is...

April 24 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is unconditional election biblical?

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You are right Jennifer. If you can save yourself, you can lose your salvation. But no one has ever saved themselves.

April 24 2017