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...
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Anonymous
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
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Anonymous
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
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Charl de Wet
Can a Christian take a house loan?
Deuteronomy 28 refers to the blessings of God when you as a believer follow his commandments. "You shall not borrow" is not another (human made) rule, but...
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JD Abshire
Who is Peter talking about in 1 Peter 4:18?
The book of 1 Peter deals primarily with Christian suffering, persecution and how we should react and respond to fiery trials. The house of God (body of...
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Emma Berry
How can I know I have not committed the unpardonable sin?
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 th...
Matthew 12:31
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?
The concept of "blasphemy against the Spirit" is mentioned in Mark 3:22-30 and Matthew 12:22-32. The term blasphemy may be generally defined as "defiant...
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Jim N
, Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!
Who is Peter talking about in 1 Peter 4:18?
Peter is speaking about true Believers here! Believers who are Spirit filled! It is Peter’s view that persecution is a test. It is a test in a double sense....
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Kelvin Garner
Who is Peter talking about in 1 Peter 4:18?
Peter is talking about the ones who say they are children of God and are professing the name of Christ Jesus.
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?
Trophimus was not instantly healed because the plan of God was not to use him as a sign for unbelievers, but to strengthen the faith of Trophimus and the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What laws were given to Israel in exact response to pagan practices?
In Leviticus 18, the Lord contrasts the laws He gives to the Israelites to those of the nations surrounding them. A look at some of the details of these laws...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about coincidence?
The wordcoincidenceis used only once in the New Testament, and it was by Jesus Himself in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In Luke 10:31, Jesus said, "And...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it says something is unclean?
The Hebrew word translated "unclean" in Leviticus is used nearly one hundred times in this one book, clearly emphasizing "clean" status versus "unclean."...
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rogers ward
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
This prophet writes by permission from the Holy Spirit. Where is the love? I am afraid many of our brothers and sisters are acting like Saducees and...
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Felicia Nicholas
, Student/youth sub-leader
Why are Christians always arguing?
If they are truly argumentative and not justified as a rational debate or discussion, then that spirit shall be prayed against, in order for them to grow....
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why is Bible memorization important?
I submit for your consideration different reasons build on the Excellent post of brother Michael Houdmann, why study and memorize God's Word. The first...
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Frantz Philossaint
What does the Bible say about death?
Always start with a word of prayer before studying your bible and ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. To understand death from a biblical perspective we...
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David Whitfield
Did Abraham observe the Sabbath?
The Sabbath law was given through Moses as a sign to the people of Israel, there is no evidence that Abraham kept the Sabbath as such, remember he was called...
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jD Ando
Why are Christians always arguing?
Simply, because they do not yet understand the word of God. Love one another!
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Ezekiel Kimosop - Pastor & Bible Scholar
Is God restoring the offices of apostle and prophet in the church today?
My decisive answer to this question is a plain No!. There is no scripture evidence that Jesus intended to restore the apostolic office in our time or even in...
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Tim Ranck
Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood?
I'm a big fan of Walt Brown's hydroplane theory, www.creationscience.com. He received his PhD from MIT in engineering. The basics of it relating to this...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What does the Bible say about death?
Death 1Co 15:22 Everybody dies in Adam; everybody comes alive in Christ. 1Co 15:25 He won't let up until the last enemy is down-- 1Co 15:26 and the very...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What is the meaning of Lent?
Lent has been handed down to the Christendom from the Babylonian Mystery Religion originating with Nimrod and Semiramis through the Roman Catholic Church to...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?
Why did Paul not heal Trophimus? Honestly, because the power to heal didn't originate from within Paul. It came from God, and God could and apparently did...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is Christian archeology important?
Archaeology comes from two compounded Greek words"archae meaning "ancient," and logos meaning "knowledge"; thus, "knowledge or study of the ancients." An...
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JD Abshire
Is it my fault that I am born a sinner?
No, none of us had control over our birth yet we are all individually responsible and culpable. Romans 5:12 "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
A bit of history is needed to dispell misconceptions. Early Christians celebrate Good Friday decades before Constantine the Great was born. Irenaeus and...
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Anonymous
Is it my fault that I am born a sinner?
I know its our fault when we commit sin but is it our fault to be born as sinner? Otherwise I don't want to exist anymore.
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the difference between an apostle and a disciple?
An apostle, from the Clasical Greek apostolos, meaning "one who is sent away", is a messenger and ambassador. The purpose of such "sending away" is to convey...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Did Abraham observe the Sabbath?
I would say Yes. Abraham observed the Sabbath and all the three Abrahamic religions practice its observance with slight differences - Shabbat (Jewish), the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Serpent Seed doctrine?
The serpent seed doctrine is a belief based on poor biblical interpretation and superstition. It is a primary doctrinal resource for those who want to use...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
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?
Obviously Jesus is commanding obedience to the law. Why? Because obedience to the law requires faith. St Paul picks up right after him, "Do we, then, nullify...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about managing/controlling emotions?
What would humans be like if we never became emotional, if we were capable of controlling emotions at all times? Perhaps we would be like Mr. Spock on Star...
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Anonymous
Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?
If the apostle Paul still had the power to heal why would he leave a friend and companion sick? In Philippians 2:27 Epaphroditus was sick to the point of ...
2 Timothy 4:20
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood?
When God revealed His plan to destroy the world with a Flood, He told Noah, "I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is ultra-dispensationalism?
Ultra-dispensationalism, also known as hyper-dispensationalism/hyperdispensationalism (although some theologians draw fine distinctions between these terms),...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
All of us as Christians are constantly growing in both faith and knowledge. It could be possible to believe in Jesus and yet question a certain book or verse...
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JD Abshire
Was William Marrion Branham a real prophet of the end-times?
I wouldn't believe a thing he ever said. Based on Wikipedia's info he was a false prophet from the get-go, bizarre doctrine!...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about death?
The Bible presents death as separation: physical death is the separation of the soul from the body, and spiritual death is the separation of the soul from...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Progressive Christianity, and is it biblical?
Progressive Christianity is a recent movement in Protestantism that focuses strongly on social justice and environmentalism and often includes a revisionist...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is presuppositional apologetics?
Presuppositional apologetics is an approach to apologetics which aims to present a rational basis for the Christian faith and defend it against objections by...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is pragmatic ethics?
Pragmatic ethics is one of the three main schools under the umbrella of ethical relativism. Ethical relativism teaches that right and wrong, good and bad,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Pascal's Wager?
Pascal's Wager is named after 17th-century French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal. One of Pascal's most famous works was the Pensées...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the multiverse theory?
In summary, the multiverse theory was invented to explain away the clear evidence of design in the universe along with the fact that the universe is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is true worship?
The apostle Paul described true worship perfectly in Romans 12:1-2: "I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
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?
No Jesus knew he (the lawyer) wouldn't be able to fully obey the commandments... Even if it were possible that anyone could obey ALL the commandments, they...
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George Adams
, Prime Minister
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?
The last time Joseph is mentioned in the Bible is when Jesus was twelve years old. Returning from a trip to Jerusalem, Jesus became separated from His...
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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...
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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....