Is a woman permitted to lead Bible study groups?
If the study is only women, then obviously a woman has to lead, but normally a woman is supposed to be submissive to her husband or another godly male leader...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that God speaks in a still small voice?
There is only one place in Scripture where God is said to speak in a "still small voice," and it was to Elijah after his dramatic victory over the prophets...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the Merovingian dynasty?
Historically, the Merovingian dynasty was a succession of Frankish kings who ruled over parts of modern day France and Germany from the 5th to 8th centuries...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
Is it right to cut off your family if they consistently persecute you for your beliefs and values?
Did Jesus cut His family off because they persecuted Him? No, He understood they couldn't understand His destiny and divinity, therefore their eyes were...
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Anonymous
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?
It would depend upon whose approval you are seeking? That of mortal man the cool kids or that of a Holy God, you must choose who you will serve this day....
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Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
Why did Esau marry an Ishmaelite woman?
I think it is the opposite of what you are assuming... Since Jacob was told to marry within the family, I believe that Esau was attempting to do the same...
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Ezekiel Kimosop - Pastor & Bible Scholar
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
Sin came to all humanity by Adam even though Eve was the first to commit the sin of disobedience. Under the federal headship theology, Adam assumes full...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why do Christians practice the indoctrination of children?
The definition of indoctrination is "instruction in a body of doctrine or principles; the instillation of a partisan or ideological point of view."...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Christian hedonism?
The term "Christian hedonism" sounds like an oxymoron at first. After all, if "hedonism" is the pursuit of pleasure, then how can it be Christian? But, as...
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Sung Park
, Father to 4 Boys & "Assiduous Contemplater" of the Word
What do the inward parts of a sacrificed animal represent in Exodus?
This passage is God's command to Israel and it is carried out in Leviticus 8 where Aaron and his sons are consecrated to priesthood. Animal sacrifice is...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Did fallen angels inter-marry with humans?
I submit that there was the cross breeding of "fallen angels" these angels (Bene HaElohim) refers to a direct creation of God, exclusively to angels in the...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?
Umm...no. Homosexuality is considered sin by a holy God. In the Old Testament, God judges homosexuality as sin worthy of death and in the New Testament,...
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Anonymous
Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?
If invited by a gay Christian friend to attend their gay friendly denomination, should I attend or decline?
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Robin Wehrman
What do the inward parts of a sacrificed animal represent in Exodus?
Exodus 29:10 - 14
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
When a person dies, does his/her spirit stay with us?
Ecc. 12.6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. 7...
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Becky H
When a person dies, does his/her spirit stay with us?
As a Christian, I'm not sure if it's right to believe that after someone I care about (a friend or a mentor in the faith) passes on, that his/her spirit is s...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about snake handling? Should we be handling snakes in church?
Snake handling, as practiced by some misguided churches, is not a biblical endeavor. Mark 16:17-18 is used by some as a basis for handling snakes: "These...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does the Bible mention Alexander the Great?
The name "Alexander" or "Alexander the Great," referring to the Macedonian king, never appears in the Bible. However, the prophets Daniel and Zechariah wrote...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the story of Sarah and Hagar?
Sarah was the wife of Abraham. Hagar was the servant of Sarah. God had promised Abraham many descendants, but, ten years after the promise, Sarah was still...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
Why are there so many Christian denominations? Shouldn't the church agree?
That was a very good question. And the Bible has already predicted that this would occur. Denominationalism is one of the works of the flesh, Galatians...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What is the cause of all the anti-Semitism in the world?
Excellent detailed post by brother Houdmann, I submit that there is also the deeded from God real estate issue of Israel, Jerusalem and the temple mount....
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
What prayer pleases God?
The prayer that is pleasing to our heavenly Father are the prayers that give him thanks... Prayers that show that without him we would have no life......
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Johnnatta Giles
, Spirit Filled Christian
What prayer pleases God?
A prayer that pleases God is a prayer that is towards His will. That is what Jesus shows in the model prayer. "Our Father who art in Heaven Hallowed be they...
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Doug M.
, Rescued From The Lion's Mouth
Why did Jesus bring Moses and Elijah to the transfiguration?
"Along with Yeshua, there were two other men from the Old Testament: Moses and Elijah. Why were these two men present and not others? There are two reasons....
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Johnnatta Giles
, Spirit Filled Christian
Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?
The word of God will not contradict itself and has no fault. BUT I will say be very careful with different translations of the Bible. There are some that...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
What prayer pleases God?
Jesus railed against the Pharisees and religious leaders of the day for their so called prayers when they would clear their throat good and loud so that...
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Anonymous
Why did Esau marry an Ishmaelite woman?
Esau had already married Canaanite women, and he was aware that this had grieved his parents, Issac and Rebekah. Jacob was told not to marry a Canaanite woma...
Genesis 28:1 - 22
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How often should a married couple have sex?
The Bible doesn't tell us how often a married couple should have sex, it does tell us that a couple is to abstain only when it is a mutual decision. First...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
This is a difficult question to answer due to the label "Church of Christ" being such a broad description. There are many churches who refer to themselves as...
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Dan Calixte
Will the antichrist be a Muslim?
2 John 1: 9-10 Yes the star worshiper.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Will the antichrist be a Muslim?
With the increasing tensions in the Middle East in recent years, the statements by Shiite Muslim extremists regarding the Twelfth Imam are causing many...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the importance of Christian baptism?
Christian baptism is one of two ordinances that Jesus instituted for the church. Just before His ascension, Jesus said, "Go and make disciples of all...
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Elvis Peters
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
When Jesus died, he did not go to heaven, he went to paradise, or a mini-hell. That is the place where all the saints who could not enter heaven were.(Eph...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the definition of a cult?
When people hear the word cult, they often think of a group that worships Satan, sacrifices animals, or takes part in evil, bizarre, and pagan rituals....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the cause of all the anti-Semitism in the world?
Why does the world hate the Jews? Why is anti-Semitism so rampant in so many different nations? What is so bad about the Jews? History has shown that at...
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Mi Shad Ow
, Layman
Why do pastors accept money during their sermons?
I think they are not focused on their "calling", or they just do not know what the bible says. That is a terrible distraction to the whole congregation. The...
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Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?
Two of each animal were taken on the Ark. This would include the dinosaurs. However, since the flood destroyed all vegetation (which puts out oxygen), there...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Jesus Camp?
Jesus Camp is a documentary released in 2006, directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. It features Pentecostal children's pastor Becky Fischer and her...
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Bob Rutz
, Jesus loves me.
If it is said that God forgives you and forgets it, like it never happened, why does it also say we have to answer to God about what we have done?
The New Testament is full of evidence that God forgives you and forgets it, like it never happened, along with the revelation that this forgiveness and...
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Melody Sutter-fisher
, Minister - Evangelist - Heart for the Homeless
Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?
In a word no. The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and God is perfect and never wrong. There is always an answer to a difference. Scripture concurs with...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is Harold Camping and Family Radio a cult?
Family Radio started as a biblically based and theologically sound radio ministry in the mid-20th century. Sadly, at the leading of Harold Camping, Family...
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Tom howard
, Contender of the Faith
Should a Christian run for political office?
I go along with the great parliamentarian Edmund Burke who said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” I believe...
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Seth Freeman
Why do pastors accept money during their sermons?
Giving to your local church is something that most Christians do. Each church I suspect does the offering slightly differently. I don't think there is really...
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Michael Buoy
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
I want to start with a question. If his name is Joshua translated to Jesus then why is Joshua still Joshua when referring to other people of the same name in...
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Donald Woody
, Musician/Producer
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
Why would He need to! Regarding hell and its inhabitats there are a few things one needs to know about that would put the confusion about Jesus descending...
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Rhonda Mcpherson
, Computer Teacher
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Arlie Frye
Why is Lot declared "just" and "righteous" in 2 Peter 2:7-8?
At the moment I don't have a bunch of references or Bible verse to 'prove' anything to you, but i just want to point out one flaw in your reasoning: Lots...