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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Apollos?

Apollos was an evangelist, apologist, church leader, and friend of the apostle Paul. Apollos was a Jew from Alexandria, Egypt, described as "eloquent,"...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Jews for Jesus, and what do they believe?

Jews for Jesus is a ministry organization based in San Francisco, California, with the stated purpose of making "the messiahship of Jesus an unavoidable...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What was a blood covenant?

The scene would look quite ominous to modern-day observers-five bloody animal carcasses on the ground, three of them split in half, with the halves separated...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can I overcome peer pressure?

Why do we face peer pressure? The Bible clearly tells us that we should not expect our lives to look like the lives of other people (unbelievers) in this...

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Answer by Someone Someone

Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?

I committed adultery and confessed to my spouse the same day. I feel that because myself and the other betrayer admitted our wrongs and sought forgiveness...

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Answer by Jimmy De Los Santos , Evangelize to the world one person at a time.

Is it possible to change our ways on our own?

There is a big difference in "change of habit" and "change of heart." The question you ask is a great one and very intriguing. I do believe that there are...

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Answer by JD Abshire

Who are the saints of Caesar's household?

I understand that Philippians was one of Paul's prison letters and If you read Luke's account in Acts 28:16-31 it will shed a little more light on the...

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Answer by JD Abshire

Is it necessary to be baptized again if the first baptism was with a cult church?

Shirley, Baptism is for truly, born again believers and should be administered by the same, otherwise it would have no more Spiritual significance than...

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Answer by Alan Lye , Eternal life- know the only true God & His son Jesus Christ

Is communion for believers or non-believers?

We must always read the Bible in context to get the right beliefs. This is a challenge to all believers and it is good to ask the Holy spirit to help. When...

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Why do many worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?

There are 10 commandments in the Scripture that were given to Moses by God. Nine of them are the same throughout the ages but one had a Higher meaning. That...

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Answer by Ray Martinez , Rtr. Police Sgt & Fmr Mayor of Ft Collins, CO & b-study tchr

Is it possible to change our ways on our own?

I don't believe you can do it on your own, but only through Christ. Read Romans 12:1-2: And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your...

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Question by Anonymous
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Is it possible to change our ways on our own?

Can change come from ourselves or must it come from God?

Jeremiah 13:1 - 27

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Question by Shirley Goh

Is it necessary to be baptized again if the first baptism was with a cult church?

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How important is physical attraction when looking for a spouse?

There is no doubt that God created men and women to be physically attracted to one another. The sexual component in marriage is important for intimacy...

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Answer by Obedience Rocca , O. J. R.

What are the roles of the husband and wife in a family?

Christian aren't in agreement about whether or not female submission to husbands as described in passages like Ephesians 5:22-32 is a permanent, moral...

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Question by Kyle Gillette , Behavioral Profiler

What is the creature behemoth?

Job 40:1 - 24

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?

There are several things to consider in this question. First of all, let's define "Christian." Many people assume they are Christians simply because they are...

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?

Adam and Eve didn't go to a minister or a church or anyone else for that matter to be joined and be married as we use the term. Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall...

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Answer by JD Abshire

Should believers be concerned if they are elected?

The Bible is totally consistent from cover to cover concerning God's election. I believe the Bible teaches that God, in and of himself chose, elected, called...

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Answer by Ray Martinez , Rtr. Police Sgt & Fmr Mayor of Ft Collins, CO & b-study tchr

Why didn't Jesus baptize like John did?

John 3:22 reads, “After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He remained with them and baptized.” The impression you...

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Question by Anonymous
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Why did God allow the Israelites to keep the Midianite virgins for themselves?

He had told the Israelites they should not intermarry with other nations.

Numbers 31:1 - 51

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Dragnet?

Jesus tells the Parable of the Dragnet, or the Parable of the Various Kinds of Fish, in Matthew 13:47-50. Jesus prefaces the parable by saying it illustrates...

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Question by Anonymous
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Did Jesus collect tithes?

If so, where in the Bible did this happen?

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Question by Tony Batchelor

Who are the saints of Caesar's household?

Philippians 4:21

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Question by Geno Garrett

What is a Buzite?

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about the role of evangelism/outreach pastor?

The role of the pastor who specializes in evangelism and/or outreach varies widely from church to church. The person who engages in evangelism and outreach...

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Answer by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Where is the Holy Spirit located in us?

The Holy Spirit is located in our body as stated in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NLT “Don’t you realise that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives...

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Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

What should a Christian wife who has a habitual cheating husband do?

First of all, at such a proportion, it may not really be easy to immediately give a final definitive answer. I believe what is important is to try and find...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the Zealots in the Bible?

In the New Testament, one of the disciples of Jesus Christ was named Simon the Zealot (Matthew 10:4; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13). What was a Zealot? The...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?

Of course churches should be friendly toward seekers. We are to be friendly to seekers no matter the location. But, being friendly, even welcoming, to...

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Answer by Phillip Ramirez , Actor-Musician-Bible Student

Is it forbidden by God to have crosses in churches or worn, either in worship or as jewelry?

Jennifer has some excellent points. To support her points, here is the best scriptural reference as delivered by God himself: Exodus 20:4, 5 4 “You must not...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is 'Holy Blood, Holy Grail'?

Holy Blood, Holy Grail is the title of a book, originally published in 1982 by authors Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, & Henry Lincoln. The hypothesis of...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What happened in the intertestamental period?

The time between the last writings of the Old Testament and the appearance of Christ is known as the "intertestamental" (or "between the testaments") period....

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Christian fish symbol mean (ixthus / icthus)?

The Greek word for fish is "ixthus" or "icthus." The Christian fish symbol that many Christians place on their cars is known as the "ixthus." Five Greek...

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Answer by Fanny Essamuah

Where is the Holy Spirit located in us?

Read the whole of the New Testament

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Jacob?

Jacob's life began with a struggle. As a twin in the womb with Esau, he jostled for position and was born grasping his brother's heel. Jacob's name is...

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Answer by Fanny Essamuah

What did Noah sacrifice for his burnt offering at the altar?

Noah was in the ark for a very long time. Long enough for the animals to reproduce again and again.

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Answer by Aju Thom

Is it biblical for men to read books by woman authors?

The verses quoted above have to be seen in its context. The context is the role in the church. A woman is not permitted to teach in the church when it is...

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Answer by Meshack Gachago , lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries

Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?

To "eat" his flesh and "drink" his blood means to appropriate the word by faith. Life is in the word. We partake of the Lord's table to remember his death...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who is authorized to oversee the Lord's Supper?

Christians universally agree that the Lord's Supper was instituted by Christ and should be observed as an ordinance in the church by His followers. It was to...

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Answer by Meshack Gachago , lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries

Who is authorized to oversee the Lord's Supper?

The head of family or elder in a local church helps to facilitate the Lord's table. Moses was instructed to have every house kill a lamb; it is obvious that...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?

Some are under the assumption that, while the Bible condemns gay sex between men, it nowhere condemns being a lesbian/lesbianism. Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13...

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Answer by Andrew Yan

Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?

Not everyone will agree to what I will say. But allow me to share my views as it comes from my encounter with God. It takes a lot of spiritual discernment to...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should I look for in a Christian girlfriend?

The sort of dating relationships that are seen today aren't mentioned in the Bible. Marriage and betrothal are the only types of romantic relationships seen...

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Answer by Dan Rivers , Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree

Do we have an appointed time of death?

I do believe what David tells us in Psalm 139:16, but I don't believe that we can die prematurely because of our own acts...nor can anyone extend their life...

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

Is it forbidden by God to have crosses in churches or worn, either in worship or as jewelry?

We must be careful that any symbol used does not become an idol, as in churches where people bow down to the cross. I do not like the song, "The Old Rugged...

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

When did Judas Iscariot start stealing from the treasury?

The Bible does not specify when Judas Iscariot began embezzling from the group of disciples, it only tells us that he did (John 12:4-6). Judas was the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are Red-Letter Christians?

The name "Red Letter Christians" refers to the words of Jesus, which are printed in red in many editions of the New Testament. Red Letter Christians are a...

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

What is the importance of the Lord's supper / Christian Communion?

Communion is a step in covenant making. God made covenant with us through Jesus and after covenant was made there was a covenant meal, here are some notes;...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can I become more like Christ?

God's desire for all who know Him is for us to become more like Christ. We do this by first growing in our knowledge of Christ. It stands to reason that we...

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