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  1. Who is a "ruler" today (Proverbs 23:1-3)?
  2. Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?
  3. Is Jesus' work yet unfinished according to 1 John 3:8?
  4. Who were to serve as God's "witnesses"? (Isaiah 43:10-12)
  5. What does Romans 6:7 mean? It says, “He who has died has been set free from sin."
  6. How do I communicate that Jesus is God?
  7. What does "reign in life" in Romans 5:17 mean if "reign" is defined in the dictionary as "to exercise power and control over" something?
  8. Why was circumcision in the flesh added to GOD'S covenant with Abraham after GOD had credited Abraham with righteousness? According to Paul’s arguments should not circumcision of the flesh have come first?
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Question by Agyei Benjamin , College student

Was our Lord Jesus commanding obedience to the law as a way to eternal life? And why didn't He present Himself as the way at that time?

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "what is written in the law...

January 20 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop - Pastor & Bible Scholar

If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

Of course believers will be judged because Paul clearly declares that if judgment shall begin with the house of God, how much more will it be for the wicked....

January 20 2014 25 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why are Christians always arguing?

Scripture is clear that God hates discord and fighting among His children (2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:15; James 3:14, 4:1-3). Philippians 2:3-4 says,...

January 20 2014 6 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Cheryl Mccray

Did Abraham observe the Sabbath?

1 Vote January 20 2014 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Abraham banish Ishmael?

"Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned. But Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, laughing. So she...

January 20 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?

Apostasy, from the Greek word apostasia, means "a defiance of an established system or authority; a rebellion; an abandonment or breach of faith." In the...

January 20 2014 9 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop - Pastor & Bible Scholar

Are there prophets in the church today?

Do we have prophets in the church today? Certainly yes! It all depends on the understanding of the role of New Testament prophecy. The principal purpose of...

January 20 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Seth Freeman

What is the Cosmological argument for the existence of God?

Premise 1: Everything that began to exist has a cause for its existence; Premise 2: The universe has a beginning of its existence; Conclusion:The universe...

January 20 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Seth Freeman

Are Christians homophobic?

Christianity is not a homophobic religion. There are always people of any group that don't properly represent the beliefs of the group as a whole....

January 20 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?

Microevolution is an uncontroversial, well-documented, naturally occurring biological phenomenon. It happens every day. It is the process whereby preexisting...

January 20 2014 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?

Word of Faith teaching is decidedly unbiblical. It is not a denomination and does not have a formal organization or hierarchy. Instead, it is a movement that...

January 20 2014 9 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Frederick Thomas , Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...

How do we discern if the voice we heard is God's voice and not the devil?

How do we discern if the voice we heard is God's voice and not the devil? Don't be quick to act on what you see and or hear. Investigate the word received-...

January 20 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Phillip Ramirez , Actor-Musician-Bible Student

How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?

1 Thess. 5:17, 18—"Pray constantly. 18 Give thanks for everything. This is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." Don't stop praying simply because your prayer...

January 20 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian wedding be different from a non-Christian wedding?

The primary difference between a Christian wedding and non-Christian wedding is Christ. Christians who marry are making a commitment to Christ, as well as to...

January 20 2014 5 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of Lent?

Lent is a period of fasting, moderation, and self-denial traditionally observed by Catholics and some Protestant denominations. It begins with Ash Wednesday...

January 20 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Seth Freeman

If Jesus can heal all who believe, why do good Christians die with disease?

Because Christ hasn't returned yet to fully redeem and restore both mankind and the earth. When we become Christians, we are crucified with Christ, our sins...

January 20 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

What is the difference between an apostle and a disciple?

Matthew 10:1 "And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of...

January 20 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why were infants dashed to pieces?

Nahum 3:10 includes a graphic description of warfare atrocities: "She was taken captive and went into exile. Her infants were dashed to pieces at the head of...

January 20 2014 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by MONA FERNANDEZ

How can we recognize the voice of God?

The truth about our Loving God is He is a good God, who desires for us to be Fruitful and Blessed in every way. Gods voice will always be comforting,...

January 20 2014 3 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Shriners?

The Shriners organization is called the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, or A.A.O.N.M.S. It was established in New York City in 1870,...

January 20 2014 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by MONA FERNANDEZ

Why can't I stop sinning?

To be precise, we humans are born in original sin, hence the Word of God says we must be born again of imperishable seed, through the living and abiding word...

January 20 2014 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally?

The millennial kingdom is the title given to the 1000-year reign of Jesus Christ on the earth. Some seek to interpret the 1000 years in an allegorical...

January 20 2014 6 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can we discern counterfeit miracles?

In Matthew 24:24, Jesus warns, "For false christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect-if that were...

January 20 2014 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chuck Smith Jr , Soul-shaper

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

The decision to remember and celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection in the spring (or around the time of the vernal equinox) has nothing to do with the...

January 20 2014 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Graham

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

Good friday was kept beginning in the middle ages as it was accociated to easter by the Roman Catholic church. Following is a better explaination: Romans...

January 20 2014 3 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

I do not think Jesus was crucified on a Friday. If so how do we get three days and three nights? As Jonah was in the belly of the whale 3days and three...

January 20 2014 3 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jason Winn , Co-Founder, eBible
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When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

Obviously this is an important day to remember, but is it a tradition that the disciples started immediately after Christ's death, or did this come much late...

Luke 23:26 - 43

2 Votes January 20 2014 11 Comments 7 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chuck Smith Jr , Soul-shaper

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

Friday was observed as the day of Jesus' crucifixion as early as the fourth century and was officially recognized as "Good Friday" in 692--a good while prior...

January 20 2014 5 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why didn't Jesus know there weren't any figs on the tree when he is God and omniscient?

My personal suggestion is quite different from others. Let us first consider the context. Jesus and the disciples are coming out from the town of Bethany the...

January 20 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Walt Pryor , Retired man, seventy three.

If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

Salvation is found in no other, only Jesus Christ. Christians will be judged, but not on qualifications for salvation. Salvation is a free gift from God, to...

January 20 2014 25 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there any passage in the Bible where Jesus forgot or remembered to do or say something?

No...Jesus is God, and as God, He could not forgot anything. He is perfect and knows everything. Sometimes the disciples questioned His plans and tactics...

January 20 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why are we as humans unable to see spirits and angels?

Great question, in my humble opinion these and other spirits could indeed operate freely and or be confined within dimensions separate from our own. Designed...

January 20 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

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

There are four times in the book of Acts were tongues are given as evidence of receiving the Holy Spirit 1).Acts 2:4; 2) Acts 8:17-19; 3) Acts 10;45,46; 4)...

January 20 2014 1 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Why can't I stop sinning?

You cannot stop sinning because you CHOOSE to sin. It is possible to stop sinning if you DECIDE to. Stop making excuses (I am human so I sin, or, It's in my...

January 20 2014 10 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that the Lord is my Shepherd?

We have a flock of about 20 primitive (Shetland and Jacob) wool-sheep and 2 hair-sheep on our small farm, as well as goats, cows, horses, etc. So this is the...

January 19 2014 5 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

What does washing of water by the word mean in Ephesians 5:26?

Psalm 119:11 "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." The husband has a responsibility as the God ordained leader and priest,...

January 19 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Glenn Harrell , Bi-vocational Minister, writer

Why can't I stop sinning?

Why can't I stop sinning? Answer: Because I keep breathing! When God makes us a new creation in Christ, he removes the obligation we have to sin, not the...

January 19 2014 6 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Morgan Varney

What does it mean that the Lord is my Shepherd?

When you become a Christian, you become a sheep in God's mind. Which means that the Lord is the shepard, and He herds us into His pasture. Read the parable...

January 19 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Will there be a partial rapture?

The bible contains no hint whatsoever about a pre-trib rapture. Those are man's fables. Before I give a detailed discourse on the ACTUAL timing of the...

January 19 2014 5 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

Until we get a full grasp of why we're here on earth, we may continue to wrestle with certain aspects of the bible. Regrettably, I will not attempt to...

January 19 2014 28 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

Why can't I stop sinning?

Why can't we stop sinning? Because we are descendants of Adam and have as a result inherited his anti-God attitude of mind and thus follow after the desires...

January 19 2014 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Hunt

If Jesus can heal all who believe, why do good Christians die with disease?

God didn't say we would have happy trouble free lives. Each trial we face is an opportunity to over come our weakness through his strength and glorify our...

January 19 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom M

How can we recognize the voice of God?

1 John 4;1. "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the...

January 19 2014 1 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

What does it mean to have the fear of God?

Ps 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. Pr 9:10...

January 19 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What is the best way for Christians to deal with the question of homosexuality if Jesus states that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourself?

In the season we're in words and their meanings have been will fully corrupted by various focus groups to deceive the masses with sly emotional slogans. With...

January 19 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

If Jesus can heal all who believe, why do good Christians die with disease?

Jesus can heal ALL, saved and unsaved alike, according to His will. In Genesis 2:17 God told Adam: "But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou...

January 19 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Am I following Christ if I judge others?

If there is one scripture that everyone (including non-believers) is familiar with, it is Matthew 7:1 NKJV “Judge not, that you be not judged” and they stop...

January 19 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Judy Jentz , Christian, Lay Person Who Studys God's Living Word

If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

When I first began my journey of studying the Bible I was afraid I would not understand any of it and I wanted to know what everything meant. So, I ordered a...

January 19 2014 5 Comments 25 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How long was Jesus' ministry?

According to Luke 3:1, John the Baptist began his ministry in the 15th year of Tiberius Caesar's reign. Tiberius was appointed as co-regent with Augustus in...

January 19 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are angelic humans? Is the idea of angelic humans biblical?

An "angelic human," according to some New Age teachers, is a person who has been "awakened" to his or her "divine nature" and true "mission" on earth....

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