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  1. Does God ever destroy a soul?
  2. How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?
  3. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  4. How can we guard our hearts from becoming self-righteous or judgmental like Pharisees?
  5. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  6. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  7. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  8. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?
  9. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  10. Were the disciples Jesus chose known as the first Messianic Christians?


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Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?

June 01 2019

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

Who are the “holy ones” referred to in Job 5:1 and 15:15?

In my opinion, based on the Hebrew word translated as "holy ones", and its use in other passages of Scripture, the reference being made is either to the...

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What is the rock in Matthew 16:18?

June 01 2019

Comment by Pete Van Zyl

Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Jesus never came as an example to live by. He came as a Saviour - a living sacrifice! The letter "kills" but the Spirit gives life. Old Testament Jews were...

June 01 2019

Comment by Aaron McClure

Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?

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I plead the blood! I claim the blood! I confess the blood! There is power in the blood of Jesus. Wake up church! If we realize this, we may get some power...

June 01 2019

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

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

One key I have found to marital happiness is avoiding selfishness 1 John 5:14-15.

June 01 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

What does it mean that there is only one baptism?

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Jack, that is the problem, the Lincoln is not Bible. Nowhere in scripture does it say that baptism is an "public rite, outward sign, or something done after...

June 01 2019

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

If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?

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Michael, by your saying "He voluntarily restricted the use of certain divine attributes (Philippians 2:6"8)," don't you mean "... (Philippians 2:6-8)?

June 01 2019

Answer by Aaron McClure

What does "plead the blood of Jesus" mean?

"Plead" is a legal term. Thus to plead the blood of Jesus is to legally apply that "force" to a situation. It's not to get God to move, it's to make the...

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Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What does the Bible say about pets?

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A statement made at the end of the GotQuestions.org answer is very telling. Loving an animal is not wrong, as long as we love people more. The Bible does not...

June 01 2019

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?

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"Young-earth scientists" is a misnomer. The young-earth theory is a religious belief based on the Old Testament writings. The "science" used to foster such a...

June 01 2019

Comment by Billy Byrd

How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?

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There is a book that is not scripture that has been told around the fire from generation to generation. Finally it was written out by an Egyptian many many...

June 01 2019

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Why is giving thanks to God important?

June 01 2019

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Why is obedience to God important?

May 31 2019

Answer by Bartley Verner , Elder Emeritus, Christ Presbyterian Church PCA

Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?

God exists. God created ex nihilo, out of nothing. Eph 1: tells us: he chose us in him before the foundation of the world.In 2 Tim 1:9 [God] who saved us and...

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What is an Evangelical Free church?

May 31 2019

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What mountain was Jesus on when He ascended into heaven?

May 31 2019

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What is adultery of the heart?

May 31 2019

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

What mountain was Jesus on when He ascended into heaven?

Luke (in his gospel and in the book of Acts) records Jesus' ascension as having occurred at Bethany (Luke 24:50) on the southeastern slope of the Mount of...

May 31 2019 Follow Vote Up

Comment by William Anderson

Are all sins equal to God?

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Nice discussion.. Cain and Moses both committed murder and both were spared. Jesus told the lady at the well to go and sin no more. Mr. Houdmann has a lovely...

May 31 2019

Answer by Shirley Johnson

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

My answer is based on my experience. First and foremost read what God’s word has to say about the roles of husband and wife. Together with that, I will add...

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

How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32

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I know an argument from silence is not the strongest argument and therefore should not be listed first, but this is what I've found: "That St. Paul did not...

May 31 2019

Answer by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

How does one handle conflict in a marriage (or any relationship for that matter)?

Handling conflict in a marriage/relationship: Let me begin by reminding us that Ephesians 4:25 & 26 has some great advice: “speak truth” and “in your...

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What are valid reasons for breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend?

May 31 2019

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What is the pride of life?

May 31 2019

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Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?

May 31 2019

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What is the Book of Jubilees and should it be in the Bible?

May 31 2019

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If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?

May 30 2019

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten son?

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VT John, The fact that Jesus and the apostles most likely spoke in Aramaic is also an argument that the Catholic church uses to justify Peter as the first...

May 30 2019

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Why is waiting on God so difficult?

May 30 2019

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

Why are there so many fake Christians?

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Wow! I sure hope my fruit passes the test that the practicing christians conduct. I wonder if Peter could have gotten a passing grade. He denied that he even...

May 30 2019

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

Why are Christians so judgmental?

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David, When we "share the gospel, well, when I "share the gospel" I don't talk much about that person's "SINS," I tell them that their "sin" has been paid...

May 30 2019

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What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?

May 30 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that the righteous will live by faith?

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Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by works, he would have something to glory in, but not before God. Abraham believed God and was justified by faith alone...

May 30 2019

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

What does it mean that there is only one baptism?

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Kevin, I appreciate your disagreement, and when I wrote my original answer I could see that there were 2 main views of "one baptism" in Ephesians 4:5, the...

May 30 2019

Comment by Terri Armen

What does it mean that no one can know the Father except those the Son is willing to reveal Him to?

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William, I believe that passage is referring to being able to physically see/be in His presence until eternity.

May 30 2019

Answer by leslie coutinho

How did the dead body of a man revive when it touched the bones of Elisha in his tomb?

We have only two verses in (2 Kings 13:20-21) for the death and the burial tomb of Elisha. What astounds us today is the lack of faith, we are more of a...

May 30 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why was it not enough for Zacchaeus that Jesus came into his house?

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Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. This is a famous quote by Billy Sunday who was an American...

May 30 2019

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

Did Jesus heal two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34) or one blind man (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)?

Did Jesus heal two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34) or one blind man (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)? PROBLEM: Matthew says that Christ healed two men, but Mark...

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Comment by William Anderson

What is the difference between discernment and judgment?

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Judgment a final decision based off of assumptions or what you think of something; discernment is understanding, connecting dots.

May 30 2019