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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?

As many other answers have said, speaking in tongues, when authentic, is according to the bible, evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit....

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What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

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What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?

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What should we learn from the woman at the well?

November 22 2021

Answer by Rajesh Sony

What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?

Well, usually when someone tells me that Jesus descended into hell when he died, they quote Ephesians 4:8-10 to support the claim. I'm going to show why that...

November 22 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the signs of a true believer, a Christian?

We must live holy lives for God (1 John 2:28-29) The true believer has a new purpose. 1 John 2:28 – "Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He...

November 22 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the "quietness" that the prophet speaks about in Isaiah 32:17?

"Silence is golden" is what my wife says to me. She is referring to the peace that she would like to have at the moment. And this righteousness will bring...

November 22 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Are the children of Adam/Eve (human race) being punished for the sins of the parents?

Great question, Peggy! God let the sinful nature pass along to Adam’s descendants. Does it seem harsh? Remember that the Bible says: "Even Levi, who receives...

November 22 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Who wrote the book of Genesis?

It is recognized by most conservatives that Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, the Pentateuch. However, there is a peculiar thing about...

November 22 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is dispensationalism?

Dispensationalism is a theological system that emphasizes the literal interpretation of Bible prophecy, recognizes a distinction between Israel and the...

November 21 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the "quietness" that the prophet speaks about in Isaiah 32:17?

The Hebrew word (anglicized as "shaqat") that is translated as "quietness" in the cited verse appears 41 times in the Bible. It does not refer to an absence...

November 21 2021 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Paul and Silas start praying and singing hymns at midnight?

First, I would say that, by my reading of the cited passage, Paul and Silas did not start singing and praying at midnight, but had been doing so continuously...

November 21 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the significance of not boiling a goat in the mother's milk?

Great question, David! I wondered about this for decades. But now here's what I think. In my opinion, of the 8 reasons that NG & TH suggest, I think that...

November 21 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus rebuke the scribes and Pharisees so harshly in Matthew 23:13-36?

Mt 23:29 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you build tombs for the prophets your ancestors killed, and you...

November 21 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does Boanerges mean in Mark 3:17?

"Boanerges" is the Greek rendering of an Aramaic term that is anglicized as "bene-reghesh", meaning "sons of thunder". This was a term that Jesus applied to...

November 21 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the Shema?

November 21 2021

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the difference between iniquity, sin, and transgression?

In Psalm 32:5, the psalmist says, "I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.'" In...

November 21 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the difference between iniquity, sin, and transgression?

Chattah, or חַטָּאתִי = ḥaṭ-ṭā-ṯî -- "my sin" --which is most often translated as sin, means to miss the mark. Awon --or וַעֲוֺנִי = wa-‘ă-wō-nî --"and my...

November 21 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the difference between sin, as a concept, and individual sins?

Great question, George! Sin is transgressing God’s law and includes such things as lying [Lying is listed as a sin in the Ten Commandments--#9: "You shall...

November 21 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

In Arabic, the name for God is Allah which means that people in the Middle East and elsewhere who speak Arabic and are Christians will refer to God as Allah....

November 21 2021 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Are the children of Adam/Eve (human race) being punished for the sins of the parents?

If a mother stays drunk on alcohol the whole time she's pregnant with a child, and the child is born with multiple complications related to alcohol...

November 21 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of "Jahovia Nissi"?

Great question, Patty! Jehovah-nissi according to the NAVE's Topical Bible is an altar. Exodus 17:15: Easton's Bible Dictionary says it is referring to...

November 21 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Who are the elect of God?

The ‘elect of God’ are believers, but not by the process of election. The word ‘elect’ is a word supposedly transliterated from the Greek, ‘eklektos.’ It is...

November 21 2021 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

According to Exodus 20:8-11, is Sunday still a holy day?

According to Exodus 20:8-11 Saturday is the Lord's day, a day that God blessed and made holy. As far as I'm aware, the Bible does not mention any other day...

November 20 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Is the book of Revelation written in chronological order?

In the general sense the book of Revelation is chronological according to Revelation 1:19. However, there is a bit of recapping especially in the three...

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Answer by Al Mark

What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?

This subject has been addressed in other places, and this article does a great job explaining it: https://www.gotquestions.org/did-Jesus-go-to-hell.html The...

November 20 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of Jude?

The author of the letter of Jude is usually considered to be the half-brother of Jesus, but another possible candidate is the apostle Jude. In Matthew 10:3,...

November 20 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?

Hosea 4:6 says My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Proverbs 31:8 - a King is appointed to defend the weak. Jesus is the King of kings. He was both...

November 20 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why did Paul and Silas start praying and singing hymns at midnight?

What is it about midnight?

Acts 16:25

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What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?

November 19 2021

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

What is the "quietness" that the prophet speaks about in Isaiah 32:17?

17 The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. (NIV)

Isaiah 32:1 - 20

November 19 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the Shema?

November 19 2021

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Who is the bride of Christ?

November 18 2021

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

What is the purpose of communion?

The second part of communion is the part I'd like to talk about. The cup in the Lord’s Supper serves as 2 reminders: We are to look back to the shed blood of...

November 18 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does God really regard everyone "as nothing"? (Daniel 4:35)

Yes, compared to God who is everything, we are nothing. Think of how vast this universe is! See the hymn at the very bottom of my answer, based on this verse...

November 17 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of James?

The date and authorship of the book of James may be different than the traditional thinking. A few scholars are beginning to consider it written a few years...

November 17 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

Can a divorced woman remarry?

This is a good question, and it is an important one. The answer is that you are free to marry your friend. Sin was committed in your first marriage when you...

November 17 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emmanuel Kameya

Can a divorced woman remarry?

I'm not married and I've not yet married but with the little that I know about marriage in light of the scripture, I will try and answer this question. So...

November 17 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Can a divorced woman remarry?

Divorce is not the unforgivable sin. You said you received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior eleven years ago, so eleven years ago every sin of yours was...

November 17 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can a divorced woman remarry?

Good question, Aranka! Can a divorced woman remarry? The only specific allowance for remarriage after a divorce is for adultery (Matthew 19:9), as you have...

November 17 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can I be sure I am praying according to the will of God?

To be sure that you are praying in God’s will, the first thing I think of is to say, “God, make Your desires mine.” Years ago, God inspired the following...

November 17 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?

We must ask “according to His will” (1 John 5:14) in order to qualify. Yes, the fervent prayer of faith submits to God’s will (Matthew 6:9-10) and will be...

November 17 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What’s the whole meaning behind Psalms 23:4?

This is an interesting question, Iupeli. Everyone must go through the valley of the shadow of death. And it's cold. But trust the Good Shepherd's promise,...

November 16 2021 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emmanuel Kameya

Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?

The bible is usually poetic in several passages. I don't thing Jesus was being literal when he said 'anything' in that passage. He was however being...

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

Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?

Jack, the short answer is yes, Jesus literally promised to do for us whatever we ask in faith. There's nothing tricky about it, it means what it says. I...

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Answer by John Appelt

How literally should we take the dimensions of Heaven mentioned in Rev. 21:16-17?

As difficult as it may seem, the dimensions of the city can be understood as literal. The city is likely a cube as indicated by the words “its length,...

November 16 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What’s the whole message behind this portion of Psalms 23:4? What does is mean that although we walk through the valley of death, we will not have to fear evil?

King David prayed for forgiveness, citing that he was a temporary resident on earth, as all his ancestors were. We all are like shadows. 1 Chronicles 29:15 1...

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Question by Robert Sandeen

What is dispensationalism?

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