What does the Bible say I can do when I am worried about money?
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by Carly Dart
Should Christian women wear head coverings?
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It’s very interesting about head coverings and hair being a spoken word from God because I recently sas something along the lines of alopecia being given as...
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by Carly Dart
Should Christian women wear head coverings?
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"Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him? But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there meaning in tragedy?
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It's very normal to use worldly flawed logic to try and understand a more complicated spiritual topic. Suffering being "allowed" by God; babies born with...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there meaning in tragedy?
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I think something has been overlooked in the discussion of whether God can stop evil from happening. Mr Matthews says He obviously can't. What does the bible...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God say, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated"? Romans 9:13
Good question. In the latter part of verse 2 and the first part of verse 3, God says, “Yet Jacob I have loved; But Esau I have hated.” But, John says, “God...
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Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
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John Appelt
What does it mean that the lamb was slain "from the foundation of the world?"
There are two ways “from the foundation of the world” in Revelation 13:8 can be understood. It can connect to “written” so that the book is written from the...
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What should we learn from the life of Job?
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by Carly Dart
Why did God curse women with birth pains?
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What do you say to people that want to argue the fact that we are now not children of wrath, and God says, “Do not fear”? And what Jesus did on the cross...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is the word River capitalized in Psalms 80:11?
As indicated on the biblehub.com website, not all translations of the cited verse capitalize the words "sea" and "river". I would say that those translations...
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Al Mark
Why is it important to spend time alone with God?
When we spend time alone with God, we move closer to the point where we want our lives to be wholly dedicated to God. All of us are on different stages of...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should Christians react to the movie "The Golden Compass"?
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It is sad that Mr. Houdmann (got questions.org) apparently didn't see the movie. I did see it and never got the idea that there was any attempt to convert...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How does God judge those who were raised in non-Christian cultures and have been taught their entire life that their own religion (such as Islam or Hinduism) is correct, and Christianity is wrong?
This question presupposes that culture defines one's faith. In some instances, that is true. The statement "have been taught their entire life that their own...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that God is eternal?
God has no beginning and no end. We have a beginning but also without end. We will either spend eternity in heaven or hell. John 3:18 Believers have eternal...
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valerie anderson
Why is the word River capitalized in Psalms 80:11?
Is this a Messianic text referring to Jesus Christ?
Psalms 80:11
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Marc Ugochukwu
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
God bless every here. It's important to listen carefully to the words of our Lord Jesus Christ when he said, “I have not yet ascended to the father,” he...
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Mark Storm
When did the teaching of rapture of the church began?
The matter of the Rapture - whether Pre / Post / Mid / Pre-Wrath or ''A-'' - is of great signficance to Christians. We must attend to the matter with great...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should we learn from the life of Job?
Job confessed to God that if he said he was perfect, he condemned himself by his own mouth. Job realized that he was a sinner that could only be saved by...
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What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
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When did the teaching of rapture of the church began?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is a Jesus freak?
I think the movement of the Jesus freaks got started on the west coast. The gospel went out to the hippie generation and I am sure some of them were saved....
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John Appelt
What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?
The actions of the four friends are commendable for they looked for opportunities in the face of obstacles, Mark 2:1-5, and acted in faith. Another lesson is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
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James wasn't referring to "saving" faith when he wrote, 'Faith without works is dead.' He was talking about having faith that someone's provisional needs...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is it that when I read the Bible it scares me?
Jesus Himself said, "Do not be afraid" more than once! 1 Corinthians 13:11,12: "When I was a child, I spoke as a child...for now we see in a mirror, dimly,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When were Joseph and Mary considered married?
Not a few openly attack Jesus, his birth, life, and death. In their ignorance and rebellion, they utter blasphemies. Some claim that Jesus was illegitimate,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why eat a scroll? Revelation 10:9
Eating this scroll pictured the reception and assimilation of the scroll's message. The message is sweet because it comes from God who is sweet: sweeter far...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What should we learn from the life of Job?
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I have a problem reconciling Mr. Houdmann's (gotquestions.org) scientific and historical references in the book of Job. He specifically mentions that from...
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leslie coutinho
Why did God say, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated"? Romans 9:13
Romans 9:8: That is, they which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why in Matthew 12:21 does it say Jesus came for the Gentiles?
The text closes with a worldwide promise, "In his name will the Gentiles hope." The message of Christ's forgiveness and tenderness is not limited to the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
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We did die with Christ. Colossians 3:3 We are dead and our life is hidden with Christ in God. And we will be raised from the dead at the resurrection. Jesus...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
As believers, are we aware of the groanings of the Holy Spirit as we pray, and the Holy Spirit is praying with us?
If the reference is to an audible sound, I would say no (although we ourselves might groan as we pray). However, the main point is that the Holy Spirit (who...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why in Matthew 12:21 does it say Jesus came for the Gentiles?
The cited verse is not the only indication or prophecy in the Bible indicating that Jesus came not only to bring salvation to Israel, but also to the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
Colossians 3:3. We are dead and our life is hidden with Christ in God. God could have just taken us to heaven the second we believed the gospel. First...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is the love of money the root of all kinds of evil?
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If you google what some of these mega church pastors are worth, it makes you wonder. Many are well over 15 million net worth. But, Hebrews 13:5. Be content...
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Carolyn DeLautre
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some attitudes that make it hard to witness productively?
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Excellent answer, my friend! Thank you for your hard work, Tim!
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Is there a biblical list of sins?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is the love of money the root of all kinds of evil?
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The rich young ruler was trusting in the law to save him. He did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God. Hebrews 13:5. And be content with such...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
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James, I'm not doubting your veracity. I am just stating facts as I know them. The employment question was illegal, whether or not it was asked. Secondly,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some attitudes that make it hard to witness productively?
I'm assuming that the question is referring to attitudes on the part of the person doing the witnessing, rather than on the part of the person being...
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John Appelt
How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?
Jairus, the ruler of the synagogue, had an only child, a 12-year- old daughter, at the point of death. Then news came that his daughter was dead so there was...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
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500 million a year goes from our government to Planned Parenthood. Check it out. Just type in to Google, (how much money is going from our government to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we make the most of our time?
God has put us onto this earth for a reason. He has prepared certain good deeds, missions if you will, which He wants us to accomplish for Him (Ephesians...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why eat a scroll? Revelation 10:9
Well, If I hear God give me a specific direction, I will do it. Revelation 4:1: "After this I looked, and behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
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James, I need to comment on a couple things concerning your answer. "We have been paying taxes for years to support abortion." This statement is not correct....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about anointing oil?
ISBE say it was used in Religious Rites: -- Consecration: Consecration of officials or sacred things (Gen 28:18; 35:14; Ex 29:7,21 ff; Lev 2:1 ff; Nu 4:9 ff;...
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