Top Questions See All
  1. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  2. How can believers be poor and rich at the same time? Revelation 2:9
  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  5. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  6. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  7. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  8. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
  9. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  10. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14


Explore Topics
  1. This Weeks Hot Topics
Award for Jake Jones , Jake Jones

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

March 14 2021

Award for James Bennett

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

March 14 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why was the psalmist "persecuted" (Psalm 119:86, NIV)?

We, God's children, are different from others in this world, lost people whom Jesus called "the children of this world" (Luke 16:8). We are non-conformists...

March 14 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How do I get right with God?

According to Romans 3:23, sin is plainly disobeying God. One of the most important words for sin in the New Testament is the Greek word "hamartia --αμαρτια,"...

March 14 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?

Been trying to conceive since October 2020. Not sure what scripture or prayer to help lead the way.

1 Vote March 14 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Malachi Ntloko

What is the "Apostles' Doctrine" mentioned in Acts 2:42?

1 Peter 1:14-16 says, "As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also...

March 14 2021 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

Comment:
The question is should a Christian be a republican or a democrat? The problem is the Bible believing Christian to run for the presidency?

March 14 2021

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

Comment:
Mr. Donald Woody, Thank you for your answer. You wrote, line 3 and 4: "... First if there is anyone currently in hell.” In line 20,"NO ONE IS THERE .." 1...

March 14 2021

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

Comment:
Thank you Mr. Bruce Lyon for the answer. In para.6 you wrote: "..that after they have died they know nothing, that they go down into silence, and will remain...

March 14 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the origin of Christianity?

Comment:
First John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4 It is Gods will that...

March 14 2021

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does Psalm 119 say about revival?

There are other verses in Psalm 119 that refer to revival as well, I'm sure.

Psalms 119:153 - 160

1 Vote March 14 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

Comment:
Thank you Ovie for the answer. Could you expand on : "Same pattern with David and his intention to build the temple, God also rejected him, again the promise...

March 14 2021

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?

In the old testament law, Deuteronomy 22:28-29. if a man find a damsel who is a virgin, who is not betrothed, and lay hold on her and lie with her, and they...

March 14 2021 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the origin of Christianity?

Comment:
Some believers are chosen for special service. Some believers are elected to service. But no one is saved until they believe the gospel of their own free...

March 14 2021

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

How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?

Comment:
In context, Romans 10 is a testimony of how people get saved, not how they learn to memorize scripture. He says 'faith comes by hearing the word of God' (Rom...

March 14 2021

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

How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?

Comment:
This is exactly how we "recall" scripture and use them to minister with the word. Of course there are a few scriptures that are cited so much by so many...

March 14 2021

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

Comment:
March 10th. is National Abortion Providers Appreciation Day. “It’s just remarkable legislation,” a boasting House speaker PELOSI gushed before criticizing...

March 14 2021

Answer by Veselin Tsonev

What will happen after Jesus reigns on earth for 1,000 years?

If you pay close attention, you will understand that after the second coming of Jesus, there will be a judgment for the wicked for 1,000 years, and all...

March 14 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?

Comment:
When I received the 1A draft status as an 18-year-old young man, fresh out of high school, I became afraid of going to war against Vietnam and getting...

March 14 2021

Comment by Al Mark

Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?

Comment:
Who you think Jesus is defines whether you you have the right view of salvation. If you think Jesus was just a man who became God, your view of God is...

March 13 2021

Answer by Simon Henson

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)

Jesus spoke to shame the prejudice of those disciples and fellow Jews with him. Jesus was close to his mother, and would have understood the fervent request...

March 13 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jamie Brown

Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?

Comment:
I have no one to help me, I have no network of support. I would really like that; believe me, I would, but it’s just not there. I can not make folks like me....

March 13 2021

Comment by Jamie Brown

Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?

Comment:
As forgiving, I’ve forgiven every person who has ever caused me pain or harm. It’s forgiving myself that’s the issue. I consider myself to be of, at least,...

March 13 2021

Comment by Jamie Brown

Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?

Comment:
Oh I will never give up, I’m a fighter. I never quit anything I start and I don’t like to lose. I guess playing college and pro football gave me those habits...

March 13 2021

Comment by Jamie Brown

Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?

Comment:
I will. It’s hard knowing that I must spend my remaining years on this earth alone, but I am beginning to understand why God tells us very stringently that...

March 13 2021

Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

How should a Christian spouse handle an adulterous affair that has resulted in a child?

How should a Christian spouse handle an adulterous affair that has resulted in a child? This is simple to answer. Yehovah was married to Israel and Israel...

March 13 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How can we appropriate God's blessings according to Psalm 34 when we really want to live?

We can appropriate God's blessings when we seek Him (Psalm 34:4, 10*), cry out to Him (Ps 34:6, 17), trust Him (Ps 34:8**), fear Him (Ps 34:7,9***), refrain...

March 13 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What should we learn from the life of Jonah?

At Dallas Theological Seminary we seminary students (all men at that time) had to translate the whole book of Jonah from Hebrew to English in our Hebrew...

March 13 2021 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can we appropriate God's blessings according to Psalm 34 when we really want to live?

To me, the portion of the cited psalm that speaks most directly to the subject of how to appropriate God's blessing is Psalm 34:12-14, which advises avoiding...

March 13 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How can I overcome fear of praying in church?

Comment:
Why do you feel like you're pretending to be thankful to the Father? That's what hypocrites do; pretend. When you pray over the offering are you not thankful...

March 12 2021

Answer by Paul Hall

Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?

Here is the simple proof that Jesus drank wine at the last supper. Grapes ripen in the middle east in August. The last supper was in April and there was no...

March 12 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Gold Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 25 votes.

See Answer:
Why did Jesus warn against saying the word raca in Matthew 5:22?

March 12 2021

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

Why was the psalmist "persecuted" (Psalm 119:86, NIV)?

The Bible contains multiple examples in both the Old and New Testaments of men of piety and faith (including David and Daniel, who have both been suggested...

March 12 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Is abortion murder?

Yes, it is, and in my humble opinion everyone knows this simple TRUTH on some basic level. Of course they're free to choose their traveling path, not quite...

March 12 2021 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does mourn/wail mean when Jesus returns?

When Jesus comes for the church, the body of Christ, He comes in the clouds and we go to meet Him in the air. He does not come back to earth, and those on...

March 12 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I be a good Christian?

Jesus said, without faith it is impossible to please Him. How do we please God? John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that All that seeth the...

March 12 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Riddle , Old, tired, retired, fat, bald, gimpy and happy

How can I overcome fear of praying in church?

I used to fear prayer in church because of semantics and interpretations. Then a comic strip character quoted Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our...

March 12 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for A Lamb

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
What is the Christian view of Tai Chi (TaiChi)?

March 12 2021

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Feed Silver Teacher award!

Criterion: Write an answer that receives 5 votes.

See Answer:
What is Socinianism?

March 12 2021

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why was the psalmist "persecuted" (Psalm 119:86, NIV)?

"All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause." (Ps 119:86, NLT). 86 All your commands are trustworthy; ...

Psalms 119:86

March 12 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)

According to my Ryrie Study Bible, "like a bottle (wineskin) in the smoke” means black, shriveled, of no further use. The psalmist "felt like a dried-up...

March 12 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?

Comment:
Reformed theology is not. It is still the Catholic doctrine of works salvation. The only difference is you do not confess your sins to a priest. But if you...

March 12 2021

Comment by Mike Ettinger

What are the gates of hell?

Comment:
Gates of hell has different levels according to our present focus. Yes it can be a hole in the ground known as a grave, and the adversary may have power to...

March 12 2021

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

Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven?

Comment:
Matt 5:8 ~ "Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God." This is a true allegorical statement. I don't think "see" is indicative of sight perception...

March 12 2021

Comment by Summer Zorger

Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

Comment:
My Youth Pastor said nearly the same exact thing Anand Mishra. My Pastor said that we have demons and angels on our shoulders, a devil on one, and an angel...

March 12 2021

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

What will happen after Jesus reigns on earth for 1,000 years?

As I understand it, even during the millennial reign of Christ, with Satan confined, his influence (through sin) will still not have been dealt with fully...

March 11 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up