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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How was the Apostle Peter affected by the Jerusalem Conference with Paul in a.d. 49?

The short answer is because Peter and his church of God followed Christ in the flesh. Paul and his church, the body of Christ, follow Christ ascended (2 Cor...

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What can we learn from Rebekah in Genesis 24:12-21?

July 11 2023

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

Who is my brother and sister?

In my opinion, the brothers and sisters of Christians, in the sense discussed in the Bible, are only other believers in Christ (as indicated by Jesus Himself...

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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This is a very nice analogy for the nation Israel, but Israel is currently in a fallen state and has no greater stature with God than anyone. We are not...

July 11 2023

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Who is my brother and sister?

Who are the ones who are Jesus’ brother, sister and mother?

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I be sure I am praying according to the will of God?

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I think my prayer life might be a little different from what I'm reading about here. My prayer time mostly revolves around thanking God for all he has done,...

July 11 2023

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

What does the Bible say about generosity?

Good question, Jay! The Nave's Topical Bible says something like this when it lists cross-references: Proverbs 11:24 = De 15:10; Ps 112:9; Pr 11:18; Pr...

July 11 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

Yes, Charles, I can see your problem. "Jesus says in John’s Gospel that the time is coming when people in the graves will hear His voice “and come forth—...

July 11 2023 26 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I become a Christian?

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Amen, Cindy Jennings; hold to the truth of a rightly dividing of truth. This isn't a courtroom; you don't have to provide a scripture to explain an...

July 11 2023

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

How should we interpret this verse: "If the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!"?

Proverbs 11:31 This construction is one of the “how much more” arguments – if this be true, how much more this (arguing from the lesser to the greater). The...

July 11 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I become a Christian?

The faith-righteousness we receive speaks to us in these words of Moses: "God's living message is very close to you, as close as your own mouth."And what is...

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Answer by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

How can I accept the kingdom as a little child thinks?

Jesus Blesses Little Children Mark 10:13-16 NKJV 13Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who...

July 11 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

Greetings, Jack Gutknecht Your reply takes me back 2000 years, and that is where the clues lie. John 2:1-11, is to us, a treasure trove of information, but...

July 11 2023 8 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sebastian D'souza

Why did Jonah hate the Ninevites and not want them to be forgiven?

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I too believe he hated the Ninevites because he said he did not go in the first place because he knew God would end up forgiving them. Chapter 4:1-3.

July 11 2023

Comment by Sebastian D'souza

Why did Jonah hate the Ninevites and not want them to be forgiven?

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Wow this is really a great comment. I will use it in my message and share with my church. God bless!

July 11 2023

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What does it mean in 1 Tim 4:1 that 'some will depart from faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits?'

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What does the Bible say about bees/bee stings?

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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?

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How can I become a Christian?

July 09 2023

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

Is the curse the reason that snakes slither (Genesis 3:14)?

In my opinion, the judgment on the serpent would have been analogous to the curse placed on Eve with respect to child-bearing. The process would have been...

July 09 2023 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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Greetings Mark, ‘God's grace should never be considered license to sin. It should be the motivator for desire of the believer to no longer SERVE sin.’ I...

July 09 2023

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

What does destroyer mean in the Bible in Exodus chapter 12:23?

In my opinion, "the Destroyer" would have been an angel whom God specifically appointed or assigned to that purpose, similar (by my reading) to a later...

July 09 2023 Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about common sense?

I agree with Michael when he said that common sense combines wisdom and discretion. Wisdom is knowing what to do; discretion is knowing when and where. And...

July 09 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does destroyer mean in the Bible in Exodus chapter 12:23?

God wanted to panish the Egyptians

Exodus 12:23

July 09 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is the curse the reason that snakes slither (Genesis 3:14)?

Every time we see a snake slithering, limbless, on the ground, we have a reminder of the Fall of man and the effects of sin. S. Michael Houdmann I looked ...

Genesis 3:1 - 24

July 09 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I become a Christian?

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Continuing, Not nearly enough preachers preach the simplicity of the gospel the way it should be preached. There's a fear that preaching the grace of God is...

July 09 2023

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of Haggai?

The book of Haggai was written during the Persian period after the fall of Babylon and seventy years after the fall of Jerusalem. At the time of writing, the...

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Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?

July 08 2023

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

How many years are between Jesus and Adam?

Discussed at https://ebible.com/questions/1494-what-is-the-age-of-the-earth-how-old-is-the-earth and...

July 08 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How can I accept the kingdom as a little child thinks?

It seems to me that the perspective that Jesus is referring to could be summarized as humility, willingness and even active desire to learn or to be...

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What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?

July 08 2023

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What are the Ten Commandments?

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What does the Bible say about common sense?

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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That is a good point, brother Paul! God's grace should never be considered license to sin. It should be the motivator for desire of the believer to no longer...

July 08 2023

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times?

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Kristine, I would direct your attention to the book of Revelation. Chapter 1:1: "The revelation of Jesus Christ that God gave him to show His servants what...

July 08 2023

Question by Dandam Nangor

How can I accept the kingdom as a little child thinks?

Mark 10:14 - 15

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?

The story of Rahab can be puzzling to some and her induction into the faith hall of fame (Heb 11) might surprise. The Bible text does not say that Rahab was...

July 08 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by andré Jacobs

How many years are between Jesus and Adam?

Matthew 1:1 - 17

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Comment by Brother Paul , Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:

How should the church address a couple who is living together?

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Hi Jay, peace be with you. It was a breath of fresh air to read your comments, which were based on your experience. Many, I find, tend to consider a...

July 08 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I become a Christian?

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Dr David Jeremiah, pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, author, and founder of Turning Point Ministries, just went off; he preached a good sermon. But...

July 08 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I become a Christian?

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Continuing, The story of the prodigal son is preached as the way a man comes to his senses and "gets saved." That's erroneous teaching and not a good...

July 08 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can I become a Christian?

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This is the problem with viewing the gospel of Jesus being the Christ as a religion; talking about "becoming a Christian" as if there's something that a...

July 08 2023