How can someone be spiritually "dead"? (Ephesians 2:1)
Unbelievers are “dead” in the sense that they lack the new spiritual life that is in Christ and required for salvation, thus they are trapped under sin’s...
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Donna Williams
How can someone be spiritually "dead"? (Ephesians 2:1)
Dear Anonymous, simply put, we were disconnected from the Source of Life, which is God. Now, we have been given eternal life, because we are connected to...
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Timothy Maas
How can a person believe if he or she is dead in sins? Ephesians 2:1
A few verses after the verse cited in the question, Paul says in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves -- it...
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Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
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Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How can someone be spiritually "dead"? (Ephesians 2:1)
How can someone be spiritually "dead"? (Ephesians 2:1). Theologically speaking, a spiritually dead person is one who is lost in sinful condemnation and...
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Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?
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What is a Calvinist?
This is meant to be a teaching point. I apologize if it sounds rude. It is said kindly with insight that I hope helps eBible readers. A Calvinist is a person...
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Rebecca Phipps
What is the Christian view of Tai Chi (TaiChi)?
I have just begun an exercise routine using Tai Chi. As a believer, I did have some concern about the mind and matter issue. I have chosen to concentrate on...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of Baruch?
What is the book of Baruch? The Book of Baruch is a collection of Jewish wisdom and prophetic writings, attributed to Baruch ben Neriah, the scribe of the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 2 John?
What is the Book of 2 John? The Book of 2 John is a short New Testament letter, attributed to the Apostle John (or "the elder"), emphasising Christian truth,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 1 John?
What is the book of 1 John? 1 John is a New Testament book, an epistle (letter) from the Apostle John, written to encourage Christians to live in fellowship...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 3 John?
What is the Book of 3 John? The Book of 3 John is the shortest in the Bible, a brief personal letter from "the elder" (traditionally the Apostle John) to a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the significance of Peter's statement: "I go a fishing" in John 21:3?
What is the significance of Peter's statement: "I go fishing" in John 21:3? What was Jesus asking when he said these words, "Do you love me more than these?"...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is a personal statement of faith?
What is a personal statement of faith? A personal statement of faith is a written or spoken declaration of an individual's core spiritual beliefs, values,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Baha'i faith?
What is the Baha'i faith? The Bahāʼī faith is not a sect of Islām but is an offshoot of the Bābī religion, a group in Persia (today Iran) that broke away...
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Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?
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Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?
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Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?
Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders? Yes they should. Scripture contemplates that believers should be discerning when listening to...
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Lisy K
Where did the water come from that Elijah used when he was building the altar on Mount Carmel?
Regarding the water Elijah used to douse the alter should have from an upper spring hidden. As we see in Judges 1:12-15, when Achsah asked to Caleb a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?
Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever? Romans 7:14-25 describes the internal struggle of a believer (the Apostle Paul) wrestling with...
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What is open theism?
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Why did God ask the Israelites to abstain from sexual relations in Exodus 19:15?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?
Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget? The Bible doesn't use the exact phrase "forgive and forget." Still, it firmly commands believers to forgive...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the benefits that we must not forget in Psalms 103:2?
What are the benefits that we must not forget in Psalms 103:2? ESV: Bless Jehovah, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Feeling grateful to Jehovah...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What are the 30 chapters of Psalms that are considered the Psalms of Zion?
What are the 30 chapters of Psalms that are considered the Psalms of Zion? There isn't a definitive list of exactly 30 specific Psalms labelled "Zion...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is Zion? What is Mount Zion? What is the biblical meaning of Zion?
What is Zion? What is Mount Zion? What is the biblical meaning of Zion? Zion refers to a specific hill in Jerusalem, the city itself, and metaphorically to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about gossip?
What does the Bible say about gossip? The Bible strongly condemns gossip as a destructive, sinful behaviour that divides friends, destroys trust, and spreads...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about beauty?
What does the Bible say about beauty? "Your beauty should not come from outward adornments, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewellery and fine...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about youth ministry?
What does the Bible say about youth ministry? The Bible doesn't mention "youth ministry" as a formal role. Still, it strongly supports intentional...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19? James 1:19 - ASV: 19 Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to...
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Kenny Bulahan
What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?
I believe it is still responsible for one to ask questions. Like, “May I know what this is tó be used for?” Keep in mind that you were approached for help...
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What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Messianic secret?
What is the Messianic secret? The Messianic Secret is a literary motif, primarily in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus repeatedly tells people (disciples,...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why was the power of God coming upon Elisha when the harpist was playing?
2 Kings 3:15: "But now bring me a minstrel." And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him. When E-li’-jah came to...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
There are 3 cross-references in Proverbs that are relevant to being "slow to speak." One is in Proverbs 10, another in Proverbs 17, and the third in Proverbs...
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Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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Donna Williams
What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
Dear Anonymous, in verses 19-21 of chapter one in the epistle of James, we are being instructed in the right way to control our emotions. He, through the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies? When Jesus told His followers to "love your enemies," He meant actively choosing to do good,...
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Anonymous
What does it mean to be "slow to speak" in James 1:19?
James 1:19 ASV - 19 Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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Mark Vestal
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What should Calvinist parents say to their young kids about the Calvinist fact that the kids might not be chosen?
I cannot answer as a Calvinist (as I am not one), but I can answer as an ambassador for Christ (as all believers have the privilege and responsibility of...
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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What was a blood covenant?
I am reading through the Bible in a year, and one of the videos that Bible Recap suggests as a supplement to her Genesis 12-15 podcast was one by Tim Keller....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is faith in God religulous?
Is faith in God religiulous? "Religulous" is a blended word (portmanteau) of "religion" and "ridiculous," popularised by Bill Maher's documentary...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)?
Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)? Good question because Elihu seems to imply that "no," it does not: Job 35:6 – "If you sin, how does that affect him? If your...
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What does it mean to be one flesh in a marriage?