What are some good proverbs for addressing dependability?
Question
by
Christine Boit
Comment
by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did God allow Saul to persecute the early church?
Comment:
Tim, a Vote-Up I give you for an on-point and excellent 'analysis' type answer! Kudos! as well. --Andy--
Comment
by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did Jesus blind Saul?
Comment:
Tim, I just have to complement you for a well researched and well-written answer. So, I gave you a Vote-Up! Also, I give you a Kudos! --Andy--
Comment
by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
When did the disciples of Jesus become Christians?
Comment:
...And, I also wanted to compliment you for your excellent answers to many questions on ebible.com. I always come across them seem to always read and...
Comment
by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
When did the disciples of Jesus become Christians?
Comment:
Yes, my Brother-IN-Christ! Amen...and, AMEN! --Andy--
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
What does it mean to be a woman of God?
Award
for
Ebony Blackwell
, Bus driver charter and speacial needs school students.
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Answer:
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What is lucid dreaming? Is having a lucid dream a sin?
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does 1 Corinthins 7:9 apply, or not apply, to a person who frequently sins in the area of masturbation and porn?
In the verse cited in the question, Paul is suggesting that it is better to marry, and thus to have an outlet that is sanctioned by God for sexual desires...
Comment
by Natalie Allen
What advice should we give to an unwed Christian who has gotten pregnant?
Comment:
Great response that applies to women caught in this situation as well as the MEN WHO HELPED put them in it!
Comment
by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does this passage mean: "But he who is forgiven little, loves little." (Luke 7:47 ESV)?
Comment:
Amen Tim. We are all sinners, and if it had not been for Jesus we would all be lost. Those of us who have been great sinners, can show more grace and mercy...
Comment
by JD Abshire
Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?
Comment:
"I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain" (Galatians 2:21)
Comment
by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What advice should we give to an unwed Christian who has gotten pregnant?
Comment:
Terry, when we are born in to the family of God by faith alone, we still have our old sin nature. No one is without sin. First John 1:8 But all sin has...
Comment
by Heather Furby
What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
Comment:
Hmm... you say that "Doctors, nurses, med technicians, and lab personnel cannot touch these areas [rectum, colon] on a patient without protective gloves" -...
Comment
by barbretta marshall
What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?
Comment:
Yes. Well said.
Answer
by
ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
About 40 years ago when I was a new christian of about 6 months, a young person I knew was going to commit suicide. He had been on drugs and had a loaded 303...
Comment
by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
Comment:
Debbie, Isn’t it amazing how God provides! I had a money/timing miracle too. Between 2006-‘09, a biz partner embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from...
Comment
by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
Comment:
Love that you recognize that God is there for us, providing exactly what we need. Reminds me of Jesus teaching us to pray, "Give us this day our daily...
Comment
by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
Comment:
Yes, I’ve had numerous miracles happen. This is my favorite. I’ve typed this true story as I’ve written it in my (not-yet-published) book. The story is...
Comment
by Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?
Comment:
We find the ultimate form of worship where yes, there's singing, but also harps handed out to angels in Revelation...part of the New Testament. I also must...
Comment
by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the 'church of Oprah'? Is Eckhart Tolle's 'New Earth' compatible with Christianity?
Comment:
This is a branch of New Age religion that's takes away Christ from the centre and totally misrepresents biblical truth.
Comment
by Ezekiel Kimosop
When did the disciples of Jesus become Christians?
Comment:
Amen!
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Apostle award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 favorites.
See Answer:
What is the spiritual gift of teaching?
Award
for
S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
![]()
Supporter
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What does the Bible say about beauty?
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does "as fits the occasion" mean in Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)?
By saying "as fits the occasion", Paul is not speaking of any specific or "special" event (that is, something that might be referred to as "an occasion"),...
Answer
by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was obedience to the practice of circumcision (sign of the Abrahamic Covenant) so important in the Old Testament but not so much in the New Testament?
In my opinion, the difference in emphasis on the practice of circumcision between the Old and New Testaments is accounted for by the life, death, and...
Award
for
Donald Grondwalski
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
What does the Bible say about an unhappy marriage?
Award
for
Dallas Dreger
, Organic vegetable farmer, Apostles motorcycle society VP
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
See Question:
Is the original Bible still in existence?
Award
for
Michael Sisson
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Why did Jesus command people to not tell others of the miracles He performed?
Award
for
Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?
Comment
by Carolyn Lockett
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
Comment:
God's will is perfect. I recently moved and if you know anything about moving usually there are some things that are either lost or misplaced during the...
Comment
by Leon Penny
, Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in
What advice should we give to an unwed Christian who has gotten pregnant?
Comment:
First remind her that being pregnant is not a sin. Virgin Mary was a single mother. The difference is that she was a virgin. Second, Remind her that...
Comment
by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
Comment:
Definitely a miracle. Keep counting them and praising God as you are. They'll keep happening!
Award
for
JD Abshire
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
Question
by
Anonymous
Why was obedience to the practice of circumcision (sign of the Abrahamic Covenant) so important in the Old Testament but not so much in the New Testament?
God is so serious about covenant that he almost killed Moses for not circumcising his son (sign of the Abrahamic Covenant) and God told Joshua to circumcise ...
Answer
by
Frantz Philossaint
What are the covenants in the Bible?
The covenant in the bible I specifically want to look at is the everlasting covenant. The Lord made a "Everlasting Covenant" with Abraham and with the...
Comment
by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
When did the disciples of Jesus become Christians?
Comment:
Really good answer, JD! So, I gave you a much deserved vote-up and a Favorite Star! --Andy--
Question
by
Anonymous
What does "as fits the occasion" mean in Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)?
What kind of occasion? Please give an example.
Ephesians 4:29
Comment
by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
Comment:
I said, "We really have to examine our motives." I never said I was judging anyone else's motives or knew the thoughts and intentions of their hearts. But is...
Answer
by
Janet Mars
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
My "miracle" was more one of providence, but I believe it was miraculous timing. First, for context, I have a friend who whenever she had a terrible migraine...
Comment
by JD Abshire
Is the Holy Spirit a person?
Comment:
If we think about it, most all the collective references to God are not names as such but speak of our triune creator's abilities and attributes. For...
Comment
by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
When did the disciples of Jesus become Christians?
Comment:
Ezekiel, just want to commend you for a well written, researched, scripture strong and really informative answer. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the "chief...
Award
for
Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Silver Teacher award!
Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.
See Answer:
Is Israel, the "Promised Land", the same Israel of today?
Comment
by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is Israel, the "Promised Land", the same Israel of today?
Comment:
And, you had the best answer, so I gave you a vote up and a favorite Star! --Andy--
Comment
by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is Israel, the "Promised Land", the same Israel of today?
Comment:
Good answer, Emo and has some interesting historical facts as well. Well done! --Andy--
Comment
by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is Israel, the "Promised Land", the same Israel of today?
Comment:
Interesting answer! --Andy--
Answer
by
James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"
When we are born in to the family of God, we have a new sinless nature given to us when we first believed. But, we still have our old sinful nature. If you...
Comment
by Kate Love
What advice should we give to an unwed Christian who has gotten pregnant?
Comment:
The baby is not sin, it's God's perfect creation. The sin was the action that brought the baby. So you repent. He is faithful and just to forgive us when we...