What is the Swoon Theory? Did Jesus survive the crucifixion?
The Swoon Theory is the belief that Jesus didn't really die at His crucifixion, but was merely unconscious when He was laid in the tomb and there He...
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What is the sacred feminine?
The "sacred feminine" is a religious movement that emphasizes femininity as being closer to divinity than masculinity. Those of the sacred feminine tradition...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is contemplative prayer?
It is important to first define "contemplative prayer." Contemplative prayer is not just "contemplating while you pray." The Bible instructs us to pray with...
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What is patience (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
There are two Greek words translated as "patience" in the New Testament. Hupomoncmeans "a remaining under," as when one bears up under a burden. It refers to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is goodness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the "fruit of the Spirit." "Fruit," here, means "beneficial results," the good things that come from the Spirit's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who were Jannes and Jambres?
The Bible does not give us much information on Jannes and Jambres. In fact, the names of these two men appear only once in the entire Bible, in 2 Timothy...
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What is the biblical method of evangelism?
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Why is Jesus called the stumbling stone in Matthew 21:43-44?
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Bob Rutz
, Jesus loves me.
What qualifies us as believers to exercise authority on Christ’s behalf?
Wow, what a question! If even 1% of Christians comprehended the answer, this whole world would be won to Jesus Christ by Christmas! In Matthew 28:18-20 (RSV)...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How and when was the canon of the Bible put together?
The term "canon" is used to describe the books that are divinely inspired and therefore belong in the Bible. The difficulty in determining the biblical canon...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the prayer of salvation?
Many people ask, 'Is there a prayer I can pray that will guarantee my salvation?' It is important to remember that salvation is not received by reciting a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the sinner's prayer?
The sinner's prayer is a prayer a person prays to God when they understand that they are a sinner and in need of a Savior. Saying a sinner's prayer will not...
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Albert Perkic
Is it OK for Christians to practice Reiki?
If you have Jesus why would you want to have reiki? The reiki system which is an ancient Tibetan form of 'laying on of hands' which is opposed to biblical...
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How can I become more Christlike?
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Why did Jesus warn against saying the word raca in Matthew 5:22?
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Gary Patton
, People Development Coach to Christians
What is the apostle Paul referring to as a "good" work in Philippians 1:6?
Many suggest the "good work" mentioned in Philippians 1:6 is Holy Spirit conforming each Jesus Follower to the likeness of our King. Paul outlines this...
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Collins Otonna
Are the ideas of Jesus and Christianity borrowed from Mithra and Zoroastrianism?
It's true that many per Christ religions like like Zoroastrian religion and etc seem to have had models that resemble the later existing Christian story. I...
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Fatima Sandoval
Can a brother marry his brother's widow?
Hi Watson, yes a man can marry his brother's widow. There is no legal problem against it :0)
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OLUGBENGA Tanimomo
What is the apostle Paul referring to as a "good" work in Philippians 1:6?
"6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
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Paul Okpokowuruk
Are Jesus and Satan brothers?
Calling Jesus a brother of Satan is like calling a man a brother to the commode (shiny, sometimes artistic, very useful, etc.) which the man himself created...
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Jim Tumlinson
, One beggar leading others to where the bread is
Can health problems also be demonic attacks?
John in spite what some people say which is scripturally unfounded or just regurgitated from some other person about sickness being from God or God punishing...
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Gary Patton
, People Development Coach to Christians
Can health problems also be demonic attacks?
James 1:17 makes clear, John, that every good and perfect gift comes only from God. So the answer regarding the source of all the positive things that occur...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Incarnation of Christ?
Incarnation is a term used by theologians to indicate that Jesus, the Son of God, took on human flesh. This is similar to the hypostatic union. The...
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Gary Patton
, People Development Coach to Christians
Why does one faint/break down when being prayed over by a pastor or elder during a fellowship meeting?
Tito, because God The Holy Spirit is never the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33), a "loss of consciousness" on the part of one Jesus Follower being...
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How can I get to know God better?
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Are Jesus and Satan brothers?
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How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?
Shantkumar S. Kunjam you question is: How can we live joyful knowing a loved one may be in hell? The first thing you need to establish is how does the...
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Steve Lobsey
Does character evolve as we live or are we born with a fully developed and unchanging character?
People's character is shaped by many things. We live in a broken world and elements of this world can shape a person. A person who is abused as a child will...
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Steve Lobsey
How do you respectfully and gently discuss Christianity with Catholic parents without causing any major insult?
This is difficult because many Catholic people are not truly Christian but strongly believe that they are. My best suggestion is to talk to them about Jesus...
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Steve Lobsey
Is it true that when you are born into a Catholic church you are automatically saved?
As a former Catholic, some Catholics are "Christians" and some are not. Some, like the lady you spoke to, see it like a club, and when they join the club...
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David P. Larsen
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
This is not the 'either/ or', but the classic 'both/ and'. Many things Jesus himself did were public, and many were private between Him and the Father. There...
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?
Of course this is a very difficult question to be answered. And I don't think there could be any easy answer. But there could be some answers which could be...
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
This is very tricky, like walking on a thin rope. But there may be a way to reconcile the two. When one is giving in public, especially in the Church, then...
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What is a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church?
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How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
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Tito Dulay Lim
, Former College Instructor. Looking for a job in the church.
Why does one faint/break down when being prayed over by a pastor or elder during a fellowship meeting?
It is a practice in certain Christian fellowship organization for a member to ask their pastor/minister to pray for him/her for the seemingly heavy and accru...
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Bill Gillan
, Father of 4 and have an amazing wife
How can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?
A question which all believers will struggle with at times. Thanks all for your responses, I think the fact that you ask the question says a lot about your...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that God is father to the fatherless?
As Creator of all and especially mankind, God, "the Father" is the ultimate and most-high FATHER that each and every human ever conceived could have. God...
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Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
Why do pastors accept money during their sermons?
I have seen this done on one occasion by men who teaches a "PROSPERITY GOSPEL". The more you give God the more He gives you in return. You pay a $100 and God...
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Gary Patton
, People Development Coach to Christians
What is eternal life?
Jesus defined "eternal life" very clearly when He was first with us on earth as both fully man and fully God. It says He was that in God's New Covenant with...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What should we learn from the life of Esther?
Esther, the Jewish maiden, was taken from her familiar surroundings and the care of her beloved uncle, Mordecai, and placed in the palace to become one of...
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How does bad company corrupt good character?
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Will the sun really be turned to darkness and the moon to blood?
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Is kissing while dating a sin?
Kissing while dating CAN be a dangerous thing. The Christian goal is to be chaste. The dangers of kissing while dating is summed up quite well in a popular...