What is eternal life?
Eternal life should be translated as age upon age lasting life or new age life. We have an earnest of that life now as followers of the lord Jesus as in him...
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Jennifer Henkel
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Does Mary, mother of Jesus have another brother or sister?
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
Will we have free will in heaven?
The question presupposes that just now on the earth we have free will. Our Lord in John 8:34 said that everyone that sin is the slave of sin. This means at...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?
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Bobby Daniel
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How should Christian parents respond if a child has a learning disability?
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that the Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment?
In John 16:8, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit: "When [the Spirit] comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment"...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church?
Cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church are the most senior officials under the pope and are usually ordained bishops. They are appointed by the pope as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did the geographic positioning of the tribes fulfill Jacob's blessing?
Beginning in Joshua 13, Joshua is commanded to divide the Promised Land among the nine and a half tribes west of the Jordan River. When we look at Jacob's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why did the Israelites take the Canaanites as slaves instead of destroying them as they were instructed?
Joshua 17:12-13 notes, "The Manassites were not able to occupy these towns, for the Canaanites were determined to live in that region. However, when the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Othniel?
Othniel, the first judge, is first mentioned in Joshua 15:17 as "Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb's brother." As a nephew of Caleb, Othniel took on the challenge...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Mariology?
Mariology is the theological study of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Within the Roman Catholic Church, Mary is venerated over all other saints. Anglicans share...
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Tom howard
, Contender of the Faith
What does Acts 10:35 teach us about God accepting righteous people as candidates for salvation?
Here's a 'monkey wrench' of a verse that goes along with Acts 10, Matthew 5:20, "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the...
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Damian Cochrane
Can an unmarried man and woman living together and having a sexual relationship go to heaven if they love each other but do not marry?
It is important to remember that marriage in the time time of Christ was not performed by the church. If the two commit to each other and have the blessing...
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Fatima Sandoval
How should Christian parents respond if a child has a learning disability?
I have mild autism and my fiancé has Asperger's syndrome. We both are a huge blessing to our families because my mom learned that it is okay to laugh at the...
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Chris Dibbern
Why are there so many Christian denominations? Shouldn't the church agree?
1 Cor 12:27 - "All of you together are Christ's body, and each of you is a part of it." I think the Biblical analogy of "Christ's body" is a great way to...
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Is there any scriptural basis for praying for the unsaved?
I once heard a widow's story. At bedtime, a husband--after reading about the love of Jesus, prayed, with his wife, for salvation... He died in his sleep that...
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Pastor Shafer
Were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
[dumb spirit] Not only a dumb spirit, but also a lunatic spirit (Mt. 17:15) Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he...
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Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?
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Pat G'orge-walker
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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What do angels look like?
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What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is religious syncretism?
Syncretism, as defined by the American Heritage Dictionary, is "the reconciliation or fusion of differing systems of belief." This is most evident in the...
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Is creationism scientific?
A major question is: Who invented science? Answer: It was God. Can we prove Creation scientifically--that is, hard data that can be replicated? Since we do...
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Mary Gladney
What is the difference between thirty, sixty and one hundred fold?
I have been studying with Professor C. McGhee Livers and this happens to be part of our studies. The answer is clearly stated in the book we are studying...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
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What does the Bible say about our good works leading to success?
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David P. Larsen
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How do I get rid of my homosexual tendency?
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Why was it not enough for Zacchaeus that Jesus came into his house?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is eternal life?
When the Bible speaks of eternal life, it refers to a gift of God that comes only "through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23). This gift is in contrast to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How did the things Jesus said and did when He was alone get recorded in the Gospels?
There are a number of times in the Gospels when Jesus' words are quoted or His actions are described during times that He was alone. For example, when Jesus...
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?
Michael, I remember watching Oral Roberts on TV and asking my uncle to take my aunt Virgie (Virginia, his wife) to see Oral Roberts to heal her very advanced...
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Rick Martin
What dress code is appropriate for Christian worship in a public assembly?
It all depends on what part of the country you are in. I've lived in southern California where shorts and a nice short sleeve shirt is the dress code and...
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Mike Ferrin
Were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
The Bible is so simple we need help to misunderstand it (and we've had a lot of help in that regard...) Matt 17: 20 tells us plainly why: unbelief. Period....
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the biblical Creation story?
The basic creation story is found in Genesis 1 and 2, with the account of the Garden of Eden in chapter 3. Genesis 1 begins before the existence of anything...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that God is father to the fatherless?
Psalm 68:5 says, "A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling." Of all the ways the Lord God Almighty could have chosen to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is pikuach nefesh?
Pikuach nefesh is Hebrew for "saving a life." It comes from the rabbinical principle of pikkuah nefesh doheh Shabbat-"rescuing a life in danger takes...
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mark wilkinson
, retired school teacher and missionary
What dress code is appropriate for Christian worship in a public assembly?
Especially, is there a dress code for teachers and preachers?
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Ben Zickefoose
, Retired, Kinesiology Dept. ACU, TX & traveling ministry.
What if I don't feel saved?
For one who wants to FEEL saved: 1. HEAR the gospel, Romans 10:17, and BELIEVE. John 3:16 2. Make Jesus Christ, LORD of your life. Be committed to doing what...
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Why are all the graves in a cemetery laying in the same direction?
I recently went to a cemetery to bury my aunt. I noticed that all the graves where laid the same way. What and where does it say in the Bible why we should d...
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Isn't "hiding behind the pulpit" just protestant ex cathedra?
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Kathy Downey
Why did God condone lying at times when it's clear in the Bible that He hates lying?
I have struggled over the years with lying. And I have rationalized lies I have told. In recent years, God has taught me to mellow out and stop worrying...
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Walrus theCat
Is the epistle to the Hebrews addressed to Christians?
I'm interested in getting the whole range of rationale as to why or why not. Example points might be "No, because he has to differentiate the Son of God fro...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?
The very first step to be taken is; to understand what it means when the term I AM is used. The term I AM connotes authority, much of it, unmeasurable, it is...