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How can a friend stick closer than a brother?

Proverbs 18:24 teaches, "One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, / but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Given the fact that we...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can you know for sure that you will have eternal life in Heaven with God?

The Bible presents a clear path to eternal life. First, we must recognize that we have sinned against God: 'For all have sinned and fall short of the glory...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why does God allow people to be disabled / handicapped?

The Lord is God of the physically healthy and the mentally strong, but He is also the God of the physically disabled and the mentally handicapped. He is...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Recovery Version of the Bible?

The Recovery Version of the Bible is a direct English translation of the Scriptures, produced and published by Living Stream Ministries, part of the Local...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the doctrine of Balaam?

In Revelation 2:14, the church of Pergamum is scolded for tolerating the "teaching of Balaam," or the "doctrine of Balaam." Balaam's name is also invoked in...

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Can women serve as deacons in the church?

September 11 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are Docetism, Apollinarianism, Ebionism, and Eutychianism?

Docetism, Apollinarianism, Ebionism, and Eutychianism (also known as Monophysitism) are all false views of the relationship between Jesus' deity and...

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When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?

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Why is Yahweh (or Jehovah) replaced with "LORD" in some current Bibles?

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Why did King David marry Abigail when he was already married to Michal?

September 11 2015

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What if I don't feel saved?

September 11 2015

Answer by Ariel HaNaviy , Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'

How do you fear the Lord when you love Him?

The word “fear” in the TaNaKH (OT) is the Hebrew word “yaray.” It is true that the word must be understood from context. Sometimes it refers to reverence or...

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What is the GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)?

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How can God be intelligent if He is immaterial?

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What does the Bible say about organ donation?

September 11 2015

Answer by Carl Mason

How can I know if I am one of the elect?

It was God's desire and God's decision to save us through the blood of Christ. Every person that is in the blood of Christ becomes part of the elect, saints...

September 10 2015 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How should a Christian wedding be different from a non-Christian wedding?

A wedding is a joyous event that should be filled with all the gusto imaginable. The difference between the life of a believer and an unbeliever is Jesus....

September 10 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

How can we best make prayer requests to God for ourselves or on behalf of others?

Philippians 4:5 "The Lord is near. Never worry about anything; but tell God all your desires of every kind in prayer and petition shot through with...

September 10 2015 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lynda Hickman , Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead

What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?

As a woman widowed twice I felt impelled to answer this Q in regards to widows & widowers. However, it really doesn't matter why an individual is not...

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What is the spirit of the antichrist that is in the world?

I humbly submit for your consideration my opinion on this matter before us. Simply stated this spirit is the first born child of Lucifer's pride and it's...

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Answer by Eddie Mills

Why was the man punished unto death for only gathering sticks?

The Sabbath was never intended to be applied so absolutely that it would take precedence over the necessities of daily life Mark 2:27 1. the man gathering...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can we commit our work to the Lord and have our plans established?

Proverbs 16:3 states, "Commit your work to the LORD, / and your plans will be established" (ESV). This wonderful verse speaks of our responsibility to serve...

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Answer by Ariel HaNaviy , Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'

What is the Feast of Tabernacles?

Most of the details surrounding the Feast of Tabernacles were already covered in the first answer. I only want to provide some details I feel were missed (or...

September 10 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?

The poor in Spirit will inherit the Kingdom of God. This is a true statement; we must totally trust,rely and have faith in God to supply all of our needs....

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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When and why was Saul's name changed to Paul?

One of the often thought of "name changes" in the Bible is that of Saul to Paul. The change is commonly linked to Saul's conversion on the Damascus Road,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is an invocation prayer?

An invocation prayer is a request for the spiritual presence and blessing of God in a ceremony or event. To invoke is to call upon earnestly, so an...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Do the news reports of rivers and other bodies of water turning blood red have anything to do with the end times?

In recent years, several news reports of water turning a blood-red color have appeared. A canal in Nootdorp, the Netherlands; Bondi Beach in Australia; the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Shemitah?

The Shemitah (sometimes spelled Shemita or Shmita) is the final year in a seven-year cycle of debt forgiveness and land use prescribed for Israel in the Old...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that a righteous person cares for the needs of animals?

Proverbs 12:10 states, "The righteous care for the needs of their animals, / but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel." This verse specifically links...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How does oppressing the poor show contempt for their Maker?

Proverbs 14:31 states, "Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, / but whoever is kind to the needy honors God." This verse teaches an...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What was the significance of the new moon in Bible times?

The significance of the new moon in Bible times is that it marked the beginning of a new month (the Hebrew calendar is lunar-based), and it was a time when...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the key to applying the Bible to my life?

Applying the Bible is the duty of all Christians. If we don't apply it, the Bible becomes nothing more to us than a dry, tedious tome, an impractical...

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What is the intermediate state?

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Is there a difference between the book of life and the Lamb's book of life?

September 10 2015

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What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?

The kingdom of God is for the humble. When the bible says, 'blessed those who are poor in spirit', it means that God blesses those who depend on him. When...

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Can we followers of Christ have more than one gift from the Holy Spirit?

Do we all receive just one spiritual gift? Several? Does it vary person to person?

1 Corinthians 12:11

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Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

How is being created as male and female an expression of being created in God's image?

God is Love - that is the image. Making humans, male and female, reflects the Love that exists in the persons of the Holy Trinity: 1. Father - source of...

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Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again?

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Are all sins equal to God?

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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?

September 10 2015

Answer by Lynda Hickman , Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead

Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?

After reading the answers & comments to this Q, I see all of the "jots & tittles" but find another Q should have been part of the answer, Does GOD...

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Answer by Donald Woody , Musician/Producer

What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?

A fairy tale; there is nothing in scripture that supports this false teaching that has been imposed upon scripture. The scriptures that most used to support...

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Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

What is the true meaning of Christmas?

The true meaning of Christmas was/(is) to honor a pagan sun-god. The practice and festivity predate the Incarnation of the Messiah. Christmas has nothing -...

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

Does every person receive the Holy Spirit and decide of their own free will to follow the light?

Since I am a 'simple person at heart' and lean towards simplistic methods of analysis in just about any form of task that needs me to grasp and understand...

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Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?

September 10 2015

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How does the Holy Spirit work with me?

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What does the Bible say about Christian blended families?

September 09 2015

Answer by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

What is the shortest verse in the bible?

The shortest word in the Bible is John 11:35 "Jesus wept" in the English language. Although some modern translations will dispute that. It ranks 3rd when the...

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