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  1. If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
  2. What is meant by “righteous judgment"?
  3. What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
  4. Was Jacob scheming when he switched the blessing to Ephraim?
  5. How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
  6. What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
  7. Does repentance prevent catastrophies (Joel 2:12-14)?
  8. what is meant in John chapter 20 verse 23 where Jesus says if you forgive the sins, they will be forgiven it if you retain them, they’ll be retained
  9. Why would God enlist a pagan nation to punish His people? 2 Chronicles 36:17
  10. Who is the angel of the Lord in Exodus 3:2?


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What is transubstantiation?

April 21 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Will there literally be streets of gold in heaven?

Heaven's streets of gold are often referenced in song and poetry, but harder to find in the Bible. In fact, there is only one passage of Scripture that...

April 20 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joe cattani

Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?

Christian morality is only truth, if God is truth. Atheist can not have morality. They just live and behave with in the rules of their society. They may...

April 20 2014 5 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hannah Sunley , Radiography student and new Christian

How can I forgive someone who tried to kill me?

Firstly, it is vital to remember that forgiveness does not mean that you condone the actions against you (or in this case your friend). Forgiveness means...

April 20 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Demons are fallen angels, as Revelation 12:9 indicates: "The great dragon was hurled down-that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the...

April 20 2014 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

How can I forgive someone who tried to kill me?

How can I forgive someone who tried to kill me? Do it because if you are in the lord Jesus and his spirit dwells in you you have to choose to forgive others...

April 20 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it speaks of the breaking of bread?

The Bible uses the expression "breaking of bread" in different ways. First, Acts 2:42-46 describes the early church breaking bread as part of their...

April 20 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Luanne Hastings

Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?

I believe Genesis 2:7, King James Bible, says Adam got a soul at creation. God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul....

April 20 2014 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Elisabeth Woltman

Was David Wilkerson a real prophet?

David Wilkerson was a pastor who became involved in bringing to the Lord members of many New York gangs. The message he preached was so powerful that many...

April 20 2014 6 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Answer by Hannah Sunley , Radiography student and new Christian

Is God going to create a new world? If so why?

In Genesis we see the creation of all things and see what God's original purpose was for us and the world before the fall of man. God is unchanging and...

April 20 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Do Christians in the Arab nations refer to God as Allah?

Allah is a contraction of Al-Ilah, which was the name of the Arab moon god of Mohammed's day (hence the usage of the crescent moon as a symbol for Islam)....

April 20 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

Do Christians in the Arab nations refer to God as Allah?

'Allah' is the Arabic word for God and as such is commonly used in the Arab world. There is another word that has a Persian origin but is also used for God,...

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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

April 20 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

Martin Luther, the great Protestant reformer, wrote the following in regard to the importance of understanding Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible: 'The...

April 20 2014 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible have to say about holistic medicine?

Holistic medicine is defined as a system of health care which fosters a cooperative relationship among all those involved (patient, family, and healthcare...

April 20 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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How can my marriage be saved if I have been charged by the law for defending myself from being abused?

April 20 2014

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Was Jesus crucified on a cross, pole, or stake?

April 20 2014

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What does the Bible say about masturbation?

April 20 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Was Satan in charge of music in Heaven?

Ezekiel 28:13 of the KJV and NKJV seems to hint that Satan was involved with music in Heaven. The NKJV says, "The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes was...

April 20 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?

The story of Jesus casting the legion of demons into a herd of pigs is found in Matthew 8:30-37; Mark 5:1-20; and Luke 8:27-38. Only Matthew mentions the...

April 20 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water?

Jesus uses the phrase "living water" in two instances in the Bible. The first instance is found in John chapter 4. Jesus was tired and sat at a well while...

April 20 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Salem Markus Purba

Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?

Anyway, what is a 'good/righteous' life? The Bible explains it in Psalm 1:1-6; 15:1-5; 112:1-10. Being a Christian or non Christian/ other religion, does not...

April 20 2014 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus teach in parables?

It has been said that a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The Lord Jesus frequently used parables as a means of illustrating profound,...

April 20 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does God mean when he says a child from David's own body will build him a house and will be set over his house and his kingdom forever?

God did not allow David to build him a house (temple) because God, not David was sovereign. Another reason was that David was a man of war (1chron.22:8,...

April 20 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How can I help my child who was sexually abused?

Sister lady I am truly saddened by the information in your post so sorry, but now is the time to go to war mama bear, stop at nothing to protect your wounded...

April 20 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What did Paul mean in Ephesians 2:15 that "abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two"?

Great question that the God man Lord Jesus brought forth a new covenant by His completed work on the cross, paying the bill that was do from us all under the...

April 20 2014 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How is belief in God any different from Flying Spaghetti Monsterism?

Flying Spaghetti Monsterism (also known as Pastafarianism) is a "religion" created by a man named Bobby Henderson. Mr. Henderson created this satire in...

April 20 2014 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?

April 20 2014

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Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?

April 20 2014

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Does God still perform miracles?

April 20 2014

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What does God mean when he says a child from David's own body will build him a house and will be set over his house and his kingdom forever?

In 2 Samuel 7 we read of David's zeal for God which gave birth to a desire to build a house for the ark of God but the Lord had in mind a far different and...

April 19 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What does 2 Samuel 1:2 mean when it says "a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head"?

This refugee (an Amalekite see verse 8)came from the camp of the defeated Saul with torn clothes and with earth (dust) upon his head, both signs of mourning...

April 19 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian? Because you are in direct conflict with the Apostle Paul who said Galatians 2:7-9, "...there be some...

April 19 2014 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

How do I convince an unbeliever that not all paths lead to Heaven?

I humbly suggest a re-framing of the question, as follows: " how can I convince an unbeliever that not all paths lead to salvation?. Of course, this presumes...

April 19 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is there a heavenly mother?

April 19 2014

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Was John the Baptist really Elijah reincarnated?

April 19 2014

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How can I forgive someone who tried to kill me?

I am trying to help a friend answer this question. Someone shot my friend in the head and tried to kill her. As a result, she has lifelong injuries but the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Did God literally and visibly walk in the garden?

Genesis 3:8 says, "And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the...

April 19 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JEAN KABUYA , Pastor @Breath of Life

Did God literally and visibly walk in the garden?

Blessings to you; Would you like to read this portion of scriptures for it is similar to what brother S. Michael Houdmann pointed out. It is found in Exodus...

April 19 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by George Adams , Prime Minister

Was David Wilkerson a real prophet?

Jesus said that they would be 'known by their fruit', and, as far as I know, he preached a very biblical message, even against the 'prosperity-gospel'.

5 Votes April 19 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What did Cornelius do to deserve a visit from the Angel that ultimately led to his salvation in Acts 10:4?

Before I go on to answer this question I wish to make it quite clear that I believe that no person can become a Christian by good works. What I am about to...

April 19 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Zickefoose , Retired, Kinesiology Dept. ACU, TX & traveling ministry.

What is the next step for a new Christian?

A brief response to the question “what is the next step for a new Christian?” is found in the epistle the Apostle Paul wrote to Titus. Titus 2:11 For the...

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Question by Ruth Anne Jones

How can I help my child who was sexually abused?

How can I reach my son who feels everyone around is against him feels fear everyday something bad is going to happen and no one understand what he is going t...

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Answer by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

Why are Mormons/LDS so interested in genealogies?

The Mormons have the world's largest genealogy database, and has between three and four times the number of records than any other database's have. It also...

April 19 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Francis Cole

Should I serve in church leadership if I still wrestle with serious sin?

I have already prayed for you and asked God to give you wisdom in your decision. Becoming a leader in the church takes a special commitment, calling and...

April 19 2014 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up