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Answer by Edward Holexa

What is the origin of the different ethnicities among the human race?

Despite what most churches teach,all races of people were on the ark and this is easily proven, turn to Gen 2:7 What did God breath into Adam? The Breath Of...

January 24 2014 • 3 Comments • 11 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Why did the NIV translators exclude Matthew 18:11?

Matthew 18:10

10 Votes • January 24 2014 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?

Everything is the finished work of the Cross. Offence (Evil doing)/doubting) is the biggest form of stoppage of blessing. John3:16-17 says 16 For God so...

January 24 2014 • 9 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Michael Mitchell , Pastor of Godsbarnchurch.com

What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

It is my opinion concerning on being sealed unto redemption. I'm going out on a limb on this question. The Bible speaks on being sealed unto redemption. This...

January 24 2014 • 4 Comments • 4 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Bill Brunson , Theologian, Retired Pastor, Conference Speaker, Psychologist

If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?

Remember all Biblical names are in Hebrew or translated into Greek. When the writers of the King James Bible was compiling it they were reading from the...

January 24 2014 • 16 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is not part of the New Covenant, it was under the Old Law. It was defined as, to declare something God did through the Holy...

January 24 2014 • 2 Comments • 9 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?

As a Christian, biblically saved in 2009, I know what rebellion is and I know for most of my life, I was rebelling against God whilst I lived a Christianzed...

January 24 2014 • 6 Comments • 13 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is eternal security a "license" to sin?

The most frequent objection to the doctrine of eternal security is that it supposedly allows people to live any way that they want and still be saved. While...

January 24 2014 • 3 Comments • 5 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the power of the Holy Spirit?

The power of the Holy Spirit is the power of God. The Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, has appeared throughout Scripture as a Being through and by...

January 24 2014 • 9 Comments • 5 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
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Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?

We have to break homosexuality into 2 parts: the homosexual person and the homosexual act. God commands us to love our neighbors, whoever they may be,...

January 24 2014 • 2 Comments • 13 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

How many children did Adam have?

We have no way of knowing, but with a lifespan of 930 years, it could have been hundreds! Cain (and others) would have had to marry a sister or niece, since...

January 24 2014 • 1 Comments • 2 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

The Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is speak a word directly against the evident manifestation of the Holy Spirit operating in Christ, a Servant of God, or any...

January 23 2014 • 16 Comments • 9 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Bubba Mcabee , RETIRED INSURANCE EXECUTIVE

Is reclining at the table while eating, a custom during Jesus' time?

Luke 22:14

January 23 2014 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by John Canfield

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

No I am not a Jehova Witness. I came out of Catholicism in 1980 and was baptized into the Lords church. I worship with the saints at Dale City VA. Tongues -...

January 23 2014 • 2 Comments • 21 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Jim Tumlinson , One beggar leading others to where the bread is

Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?

Here are some things to look at Gen 32:30 So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, "It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared." NIV...

January 23 2014 • 3 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about political correctness? Should a Christian be politically correct?

Political correctness (PC) is defined as "a term that describes language, ideas, policies, and behavior seen as seeking to minimize social and institutional...

January 23 2014 • 4 Comments • 3 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by penny frazier

Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?

the word of faith movement is based on taking God at his word literally. Romans 10:8 Mark 11:24 romans 8:37 and many more. We need to remember that God is...

January 23 2014 • 2 Comments • 6 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Johnnatta Giles , Spirit Filled Christian

Where in the Bible can I find comfort for the loss of a child?

First off I would like to say I'm very sorry. I have lost a child too. I believe that depending on your personal relationship the Lord will lead you to the...

January 23 2014 • 2 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Johnnatta Giles , Spirit Filled Christian

Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?

I agree with Emo and Brandon. We should always be careful though lest you be tempted. I have a hard time being there for gays only because I will not agree...

January 23 2014 • 2 Comments • 13 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about rest and relaxation?

"Rest" is defined as "peace, ease or refreshment." "Relax" means "to become loose or less firm, to have a milder manner, to be less stiff." The Bible speaks...

January 23 2014 • 2 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by tj liberty

Is it wrong for a Christian to support gays?

26 Votes • January 23 2014 • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Johnnatta Giles , Spirit Filled Christian

How many children did Adam have?

It is hard to tell. From what I know there was Cain and Abel and then Seth Genesis 5:1 Then it says Adam had other sons and daughters. It doesn't not mention...

January 23 2014 • 2 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about women music ministers / worship leaders?

Since the Bible really does not say much at all about music ministers, it is difficult to arrive at an explicitly biblical position on women music ministers...

January 23 2014 • 1 More Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Vin Smith , Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.

How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

In Matthew 6:4, we see that Christ's followers are to avoid making a show of giving their treasure to the Father's cause. Kind of like voters can be seen in...

January 23 2014 • 12 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Joseph Gibbs

How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?

Leviticus 18:8 KJV states, "The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father's nakedness. New Living Bible translation...'Do not...

January 23 2014 • 2 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by John Canfield

Are Christians to pay first fruits yearly or is it just the first of our increase?

2nd Cor. 9:6-8 is the guide we christians have been provided for our giving. Do it from the heart, cheerfully, as we have been prospered. There are no...

January 23 2014 • 1 More Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

Good question I submit the doing of labor or giving of money or valued time without any fanfare which seems in vogue and quite fashionable today. Seeing...

January 23 2014 • 1 Comments • 12 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Shanna Duck , "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV

Does our first fruits mean any money received such as inheritance?

One thing that may be different on this site is that many of us are VERY serious about rightly dividing the Word of God and we love truth without distortion,...

January 23 2014 • 10 Comments • 1 More Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

When Paul said Jesus first descended to the lower parts of the earth, where was this?

My understanding is that the Hebrew "sheol" (Deuteronomy 32:22) and Greek "hades" (Matthew 11:23) both represent death, the grave, place of departed spirits,...

January 23 2014 • 3 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?

Sin is a nature that is in all mankind. We have been born with it and when we are born again we do not lose it, it is put aside as the ruling power over us....

January 23 2014 • 2 Comments • 9 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in the Book of Revelation?

My understanding of the seals, trumpets and bowls are different from others. I believe the opening of the seals have already done while John was still...

January 23 2014 • 2 Comments • 3 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

What is the best way to study the Book of Revelation?

As I have said elsewhere, the phrases 'in the Spirit' (1:10; 4:2; 17:3; 21:10) and "For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (19:10) are sure...

January 23 2014 • 3 Comments • 8 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?

I firmly believe it was Canaan and not Ham. Bear with me and I try to explain why. According to Genesis 5:32: "And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah...

January 23 2014 • 1 Comments • 2 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first?

Jesus made the statement "many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first" (Matthew 19:30) in the context of His encounter with the rich...

January 22 2014 • 8 Comments • 1 More Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by David Cory Enderby , I'm nobody special. You should check out Jesus!

When Paul said Jesus first descended to the lower parts of the earth, where was this?

He descended into Hell. Hell is toward the center of the Earth. According to a testimony by Bill Wiese (who was taken there by Jesus), Hell is about 3700...

January 22 2014 • 2 Comments • 3 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Lori Martin

How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

Matthew 6:4

4 Votes • January 22 2014 • 13 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by khadka biswa

How many children did Adam have?

Genesis 5:3 - 5

2 Votes • January 22 2014 • 3 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Daniel Wallace , Truck Driver for United Van Lines

When Paul said Jesus first descended to the lower parts of the earth, where was this?

Also when Jesus descended was it to free the captives such as Abraham because he wasn't under the new covenant?

Ephesians 4:9

6 Votes • January 22 2014 • 4 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of John the Baptist?

Although his name implies that he baptized people (which he did), John's life on earth was more than just baptizing. John's adult life was characterized by...

January 22 2014 • 3 Comments • 2 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Larry Pittman , Bible student, reading His Word & seeking God diligently

Can we know from the gospels when John the Baptist died in relation to Jesus' ministry?

In other words, how soon after the start of Jesus' public ministry was John the Baptist killed? Is there enough information in the Gospels to "ballpark" time...

2 Votes • January 22 2014 • 1 Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about astrology or the zodiac? Is astrology something a Christian should study?

The Bible has much to say about the stars. Most basic to our understanding of the stars is that God created them. They show His power and majesty. The...

January 22 2014 • 5 Comments • 1 More Answer • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should Christians learn from the Mosaic Law?

The Mosaic Law takes up a large portion of the Old Testament and was of vital importance to the Hebrews of old. Even though we who are in Christ are no...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about the evangelization of children?

Jesus' desire is that "repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations" (Luke 24:47). The mission field is "all nations."...

January 22 2014 • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does God view unintentional sin differently?

The book of Leviticus required different offerings based on whether a sin was intentional or unintentional. Does this mean God views unintentional sins...

January 22 2014 • 4 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Seth Freeman

What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

I am really worried about this. I am a Christian and I have been baptized but I believe a demon of guilt and fear has been terrorizing me about committing...

January 22 2014 • 1 Comments • 9 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Seth Freeman

How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?

Hebrews 11:7 - By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he...

January 22 2014 • 5 Comments • 2 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Are Christians to pay first fruits yearly or is it just the first of our increase?

Exodus 23:1 - 33

1 Vote • January 22 2014 • 2 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

What is the book of Revelation?

I fully endorse the first answer, but I would like to add some of my findings. 1). The use of the phrase 'in the Spirit' in vs. 1:10; 4:2; 17:3; and 21:10...

January 22 2014 • 2 More Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?

The last record of Noah is that he got drunk and was molested by his grandson.

Genesis 9:20 - 27

2 Votes • January 22 2014 • 1 Comment • 3 Answers • Follow • Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Why is Lot declared "just" and "righteous" in 2 Peter 2:7-8?

The last information we have about Lot is that he comitted incest with his two daughters and lived in a cave.

Genesis 19:30 - 38

3 Votes • January 22 2014 • 3 Answers • Follow • Vote Up