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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about doing drugs?

The Bible does not directly address any form of illicit drug use. There are no express prohibitions against cocaine, heroin, ecstasy (MDMA), or...

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Answer by Seth Freeman

Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?

I think it would depend on the circumstance. As a general rule of thumb, I would not attend a gay-affirming church because engaging in an active homosexual...

February 05 2014 6 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?

Any time a "new perspective" on some biblical doctrine arises, red flags should go off warning Christians of possible danger. In many cases such "new" ideas,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What happened on the road to Damascus? What is a road to Damascus experience?

The events that happened on the road to Damascus relate not only to the apostle Paul, whose dramatic conversion occurred there, but they also provide a clear...

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Answer by Hannah Towe

What did Jesus mean when He told us to ask, seek, and knock?

I believe that what he means when he says that is that you won't get your answers from him if you don't ask and desire it. He won't help you unless you truly...

February 05 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas Armah

Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?

I wouldn't accept such invitation. But I will always wish for them to change. Didn't the bible tell us that in the beginning God created them as man and...

February 05 2014 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Irene Freeman , I would love to be an ordained minister of God one day..

Is it wrong for a couple to live together before marriage?

My opinion on the above subject is that, the Bible clearly asks if a man can put fire in his bosom and not get burnt? Certainly not. If a man and a woman are...

February 05 2014 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by john hurren , Ex Teacher of Science and Tech at secondary level.

Will the antichrist be a Muslim?

Yes, the John 1 test is most important. We must test every spirit to see if it is from God. The spirit of the Antichrist will deny the Father and the Son. In...

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Answer by Hannah Towe

Can faith really move mountains?

I believe that yes, faith can move mountains. The Bible says that if you have faith even the size of a mustard seed then you can move mountains.

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does the Bible really say that parents should have their rebellious children stoned?

This is one of those "Yes, but…" questions that require serious explaining. Leviticus 20:9 says, "If there is anyone who curses his father or his mother, he...

February 05 2014 4 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What did Jesus mean when He told us to ask, seek, and knock?

To ask, to seek, and then armed with the knowledge of where to find the answer behind what specific door is the quintessential trio of ingredients behind...

February 04 2014 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What does the "ascending and descending of angels" refer to in John 1:51?

In my opinion seeing the angels first ascending then descending could be a refernce to prayers sent to heaven and then answered. Jesus is presented as the...

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Answer by Francis Afari Essah Adu

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

The bible tells us that God love the world that he gave his only Son Jesus and those who believe in him will not perish but have everlasting life. The son's...

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Answer by George Adams , Prime Minister

How do I start speaking in tongues after accepting christ and seeing the wonders of His works?

1 Corinthians ch12 talks of many gifts. As we are all the body of Christ, and as ears, eyes, hands (etc) are many which make up one body, we are all assigned...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is annihilationism Biblical?

Annihilationism is the belief that unbelievers will not experience an eternity of suffering in hell, but will instead be "extinguished" after death. For...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Knights of Columbus?

The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is a Catholic fraternal lay organization started in Connecticut in 1881. Father Michael J. McGivney wanted to provide a...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about prenuptial agreements?

Although prenuptial agreements are not mentioned in the Bible, God does tell us how we are to view marriage, and from that we can figure how agreements such...

February 04 2014 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

The word "pain" or some form of it appears over 70 times in Scripture. The word's first usage explains the origin of pain in childbirth: "To the woman He...

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

The creation of marriage is recorded in Genesis 2:23-24: "The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called "woman," for...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the elect of God?

Simply put, the "elect of God" are those whom God has predestined to salvation. They are called the "elect" because that word denotes the concept of...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why do so many people seek after signs and wonders?

Our God is a God of wonders (Psalm 136:3-4). As the Creator and Sustainer of all that is, God has the power to suspend natural laws in order to fulfill His...

February 03 2014 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God tell Hosea to marry a prostitute?

In Hosea 1:2 we read, "The LORD said to Hosea, 'Go, take to yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom.'" Hosea obeyed, marrying a woman named...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did the Magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus?

Matthew 2 tells us that the magi, or wise men, travelled from the East in search of the Christ child. They inquired of King Herod where they might find Him,...

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Answer by Beloved ThePreacher

Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?

According to Romans 1:27-32, it's obvious that those practising gay or homosexual have decided not to retain the knowledge of God. Bible says such things...

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

The Bible mentions bestiality in four different passages. Exodus 22:19 says, "Anyone who has sexual relations with an animal must be put to death." Leviticus...

February 03 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

Perhaps no accusation is more provocative than that of "hypocrite." Unfortunately, some feel justified in their view that all Christians are hypocrites. The...

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Answer by Elisabeth Woltman

How do I start speaking in tongues after accepting christ and seeing the wonders of His works?

The ability to speak in tongues is a gift from the Holy Spirit. This is not one of those languages that you can learn and it is the language that only God...

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Answer by Seth Freeman

Is it right to cut off your family if they consistently persecute you for your beliefs and values?

Being persecuted is never an enjoyable experience. It can be even more difficult when the persecution comes from your own family. However, what we need to...

February 03 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Southern Baptist Convention and what do Southern Baptists believe?

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is an association comprised of over 16 million members in over 42,000 churches in the United States. Individual church...

February 03 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He told us to ask, seek, and knock?

Matthew 7 is part of what is commonly called the Sermon on the Mount. It's a description of the truly righteous life, an outlining of "the law of Christ" (1...

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Answer by Joseph Santhappan

What did Jesus mean when He said the eye is the lamp of the body?

if your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness” (Matthew 6:22-23). It’s an...

February 03 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Which version of the Bible would be best for a person with a learning disability?

My thought is to read whatever Christian bible is easily readable and understandable. We must remember that the Holy Spirit is the one who inspired the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Was Noah's flood global or local?

The biblical passages regarding the flood make it clear that it was global. Genesis 7:11 states that "all the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the...

February 03 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Phillip Ramirez , Actor-Musician-Bible Student

Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?

The beauty of our lives is that we've been given free will to prove our love to Jehovah God as an answer to Satan's charge against humanity in the book of...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about MLM (multi-level marketing)?

The Bible does not address multi-level marketing specifically, but it does give some principles regarding providing goods or services in general and our...

February 03 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donald Woody , Musician/Producer

What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. The notion of a pope and the papacy is not endorsed anywhere in holy scripture.

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Can a Christian be a model? Is a modeling career something a Christian can consider?

As Christians, our goal is to please the Lord. So, with that goal in mind, we should prepare ourselves for careers that are rewarding to ourselves,...

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Question by TeresaMarie Dumas

What does the "ascending and descending of angels" refer to in John 1:51?

John 1: 51 He then added, “Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

John 1:51

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

Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?

If by "gay-friendly", you mean "accepting the homosexual person", by all means, go and attend. The Catholic Church leads that list of churches that accept...

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

Is there a biblical reasons for a bride to adopt the last name of the groom?

The reason for adopting the groom's family name after marriage is not biblical, rather, it is cultural. The Semitic people during the writing of the...

February 03 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Via Dolorosa?

The Via Dolorosa, literally "the sorrowful way," is the traditional route in Jerusalem which our Lord traveled on the day of His crucifixion from the...

February 03 2014 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

How often should a married couple have sex?

As often as they like but both partners must agree. The marriage bed is undefiled. However if each one wants to either please or protect the other then they...

February 03 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is expositional preaching?

Expositional preaching at its simplest is preaching that is focused on explaining the meaning of Scripture in its historical and grammatical context....

February 03 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Oluranti OLURINOLA , Servant of God and a Pastor in Gospel Faith Mission Church

How do I know that I can physically heal people?

The Bible declares that those that are led by the Spirit of the Lord are the children of God (Rom 8:14). So any time you are led by the Spirit of God to...

February 02 2014 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians homeschool their children?

My goodness yes! It takes all of the parent's energy, love and dedication to teach their children. We homeschool our four and they are so far ahead of the...

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should Christians homeschool their children?

If possible yes, today there are many options available to parents that seek to remove or avoid the sometimes violent state indoctrination center. The duty...

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