Is there a biblical reasons for a bride to adopt the last name of the groom?
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Sung Park
, Father to 4 Boys & "Assiduous Contemplater" of the Word
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Why was it not enough for Zacchaeus that Jesus came into his house?
I think the question, "Why was it not enough..." presumes that Zacchaeus had to do certain things to receive forgiveness/salvation. The passage seems to show...
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
This question has been a mystery for me for many years. I had not been able to fathom that another mystery troubled me why 'created' verb is used three times...
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Cosima Conen
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Why was it not enough for Zacchaeus that Jesus came into his house?
Why did Zacchaes feel that he needed to pay back everything and 'reverse' his sins?
Luke 19:8
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about doubt?
Doubt is an experience common to all people. Even those with faith in God struggle with doubt on occasion and say with the man in Mark 9, "I do believe; help...
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Jean Email
, Believer
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Did Christ appear to men in the Old Testament? If so, where?
The only one I can claim was Jesus was in the Book of Daniel: "And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, fell down bound into the midst of the...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
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Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?
Moses was not under the Law as the Law wasn't instituted as of yet...being the Law of Moses. Moses was part of Pharaoh's household as we see in verse 10, but...
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rogers ward
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How do I know that I can physically heal people?
This prophet writes by permission and expierence with the gift. It is not us (man) that heals, it is the Holy Spirit. I have been on both sides of healing. I...
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JD Abshire
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Which version of the Bible refers to Ham as the dark son of Noah?
In the King James Version and according to Genesis 10:6: "And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan" The name "Cush" = Black according to...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
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Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?
Gen 9:6 NKJV - 6 "Whoever sheds man's blood, By man his blood shall be shed; For in the image of God He made man...
Exodus 2:12
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JD Abshire
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What did Christ mean when he said he did not pray for the world, only those the Father gave him?
John 17:9 "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine." The above verse harmonizes with Matthew...
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Anonymous
Who are the descendants of Hagar's son, Ishmael?
God made a promise to Hagar that she would bear a son, and shall call him Ishmael. God further promised that Ishmael would be the father of multitudes. Who a...
Genesis 16:10 - 15
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Scott Cross
, Pastor/Line Supervisor at a car parts factory
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Does God view unintentional sin differently?
Everyone who has responded to this answer has had many good things to say and to point out. Recently I have been noting that the Bible usually speaks of both...
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Tamara Kaye
, Wife & Mother, Follower of Jesus
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William M. McCoy
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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
Clearly, we are not to pray to angels. "Do you not know that we will judge angels?" I Corinthians 6:3
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Anonymous
Is a woman permitted to lead Bible study groups?
Most of 1 Corinthians 11 and other passages require women to remain silent.
1 Corinthians 14:1 - 40
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Anonymous
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the key to effective prayer?
We all want our prayers to be "effective," so much so that when we focus on the "results" of our prayers, we lose sight of the incredible privilege we have...
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Anonymous
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is false guilt, and how can I avoid it?
Scripture is clear that all humanity is guilty before a holy God. Romans 3 teaches us that there is no person who is righteous and that in the face of a...
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
I do not want here to answer as an unbeliever would. I am a believer and I have a privilege of direct access to God, my heavenly Father (Rom. 8:15; Gal....
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
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Why is the account of the two robbers crucified with Jesus different in Luke than they are in Matthew and Mark?
Luke interviewed eyewitnesses of Jesus' life, compiled the stories and wrote them down. Matthew writes his own account of the life of Jesus. It is not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it wrong for a Christian to have a dream catcher?
Dream catchers have long been a part of Native American religion, lore, and art, originating with the Ojibwe, or Chippewa, and the Lakota, a confederation of...
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Gwendolyn Dupree-Pittman
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Is it wrong for a Christian to speak and say whatever is on their mind?
For instance call someone ugly?
James 3:3 - 8
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
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Is it wrong for a Christian to speak and say whatever is on their mind?
I'd better be careful here :) We as Christians must flavor our words with salt, but salt can have various effects on others. Salt stings, preserves, and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about discernment?
The word discern and its derivatives are translations of the Greek word anakrino in the New Testament. It means "to distinguish, to separate out by diligent...
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David Killick
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Why is there a difference in Leviticus 12 in the days required for purification after childbirth based on the sex of the child?
What is meant by purification and why the difference in the days required for purification based on the sex of the child?
Leviticus 12:1 - 8
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Where can I find good Christian fellowship with sound doctrine in Maryland, USA?
Holy Trinity Catholic Church www.holytrinitycc.org 126 Dorsey Rd, Glen Burnie, MD, United States +1 410-766-5070 St Joseph Catholic Church...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What consequences (positive or negative) had Constantine's reforms on an early Church? What is the significance (if any) of Constantine's reforms for the contemporary Church?
The feeding of Christians to the lions stopped when Constantine came into power. Because of this, a lot of Christians at that time were very thankful,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I find comfort when an unsaved loved one has died?
For the believer, the death of an unsaved loved one is very difficult. Sometimes it seems we will never find comfort or peace of mind when we know the...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
Praying to angels? Maybe if Jesus is overloaded. However we are requested to pray for each other or ask the pastor to pray on behalf of us or standing proxy...
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John-Luke Muresan
, Part-time Children and Youth Minister of Arthur Pentecostal
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Does God view unintentional sin differently?
This issue seems somewhat paradoxical in nature, however, it just needs to be broken down step by step. The short answer is yes. Now there are prescriptions...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Abrahamic Covenant?
A covenant is an agreement between two parties. There are two basic types of covenants: conditional and unconditional. A conditional or bilateral covenant is...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
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Is being a sperm donor a sin? Is it a sin to use a sperm donor?
What is donating sperm to an unknown someone other than rejecting your responsibility as a father, receiving money for it and committing adultery in your...
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Seth Freeman
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Is being a sperm donor a sin? Is it a sin to use a sperm donor?
I think this is a tough question. I can understand the desire for a woman to carry a child of her own, there is just something unique and special about a...
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JD Abshire
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What is the foundation of God's church?
The chief or head cornerstone of the foundation is The Lord Jesus Christ. Thereafter, the doctrine (teaching) of the apostles and prophets. This completes...
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Donald Woody
, Musician/Producer
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Is Barack Obama the antichrist?
Absolutely not. The Bible set no precedence anywhere in any of its 66 books for an "Antichrist" let alone any single man being such. The word most often...
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Jose de Carvalho
, Seminary Theology Graduate
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How do I know that I can physically heal people?
Most of the responses to this question appeal to Jesus' healing ministry in one way or another, however Continuationists do not offer sufficient clarity in...
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Lexie Duncan
How do I know that I can physically heal people?
And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. Mark 9:29.... God can give is the power to heal others, but we have to...
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Jordan Fuller
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Why is the account of the two robbers crucified with Jesus different in Luke than they are in Matthew and Mark?
The account of the two robbers in Luke 23:39-43 differs from that of Matthew 27:38,44 and Mark 15:27,32. In fact, Matthew and Mark's gospels say both of the ...
Luke 23:39 - 43
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Jean Email
, Believer
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Is being a sperm donor a sin? Is it a sin to use a sperm donor?
Most of the aspects of this question have been answered, so I'm not going to rehash them. Looking at the bible, there were specific instances of what we may...
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Jean Email
, Believer
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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
Angels are not to be worshipped. Here are the two biblical reference which explicitly forbid this practice: "Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking...
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
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How do I approach talking about God to an atheist?
I believe everything is possible with God. If He wills to bring any atheist to faith He will and can bring that person to faith. I will give two examples. 1....
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Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
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Why did Leah have to hire Jacob to sleep with him since they were husband and wife?
The Bible tells us that Leah was not loved, as Jacob had had no intention of marrying her, but was duped by his uncle/father-in-law. He obviously spent time...
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Sheri Prince
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Jean Email
, Believer
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Why did Leah have to hire Jacob to sleep with him since they were husband and wife?
According to Ancient beliefs of the time as I have read from a Jewish resource, mandrakes were thought to enhance fertility. Leah's son Reuben found the...
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Seth Freeman
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Is Satan able to know what I think?
There is nothing in Scripture which would suggest that Satan has the ability to know a person's thoughts. What we do know is that Satan was an angel. So if...