What is the story of Joshua and Caleb in the Bible?
Joshua and Caleb are two Israelite men whose stories offer an example of faithful commitment to the Lord. Both men came out of Egypt with the Israelites...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is pandeism?
Pandeism is a sort of hybrid of pantheism and deism.Pantheism rejects the idea of a personal God and believes instead that everything is divine-every rock,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the story of Hannah and Samuel?
The account of Hannah and Samuel is shared in 1 Samuel 1 and 2. Hannah was one of two wives of a Jewish man named Elkanah. The other wife, named Peninnah,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that Saul is also among the prophets?
When Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel, he predicted that Saul would prophesy, saying, "The Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully upon you,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were Hophni and Phinehas?
First Samuel offers much important information about the sins of Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas. The summary of their lifestyle is given in the introduction...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is obedience better than sacrifice?
In 1 Samuel 15, Saul chose to keep the Amalekite king Agag alive and took the plunder from the battle rather than destroy everything as God had commanded....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that God works in mysterious ways?
God works in ways that are often deemed "mysterious"-that is to say, God's methods often leave people totally bewildered. Why would God tell Joshua and the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the story of David and Michal?
Michal was the first wife of David and the daughter of King Saul of the tribe of Benjamin. She is first mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:49 as the younger of Saul's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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In what ways is being a Christian difficult?
Anyone who tells you that committing your life to Christ makes your life easier is not telling the truth. Fulfilling, yes. More joyful, absolutely. But...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can we store up treasures in heaven?
Jesus told us to "store up for yourselves treasures in heaven" (Matthew 6:20). He linked this command to the desire of our hearts: "Where your treasure is,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are baptism and communion means of grace?
Quite simply, baptism and communion are separate from grace and are not a means to it. The rituals of the church do not confer grace, and they cannot merit...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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In what ways is the Christian life like the Olympics?
The Olympics represent the pinnacle of athleticism, training, and competitiveness, going all the way back to ancient times. The apostle Paul used...
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Anonymous
Is it true that when you are born into a Catholic church you are automatically saved?
I was evangelizing to an elderly lady who told me she was saved because she was born catholic.
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Olayinka Obadimu
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Salem Markus Purba
How does psychology work with Christian counseling?
Well, Christian is being a diciple of Jesus, follower and believer of His teaching (John 14:15-27). So, the one and only Counselor for Chrstian is the Spirit...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?
No, they won't inherit anything from God except the lake of Fire... There are many "GOOD" people everywhere. They may be atheist, buddist, hindu or whatever....
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Felix Itsuokor
, Sunday school teacher
Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?
Yes John 14.1-4 is a physical place, only those who are born again will go there.
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Nece Moore
Is there an online Bible study guide?
I really want to grow in my walk with the LORD. I feel to do so, I need to be in the WORD more, however, I don't really like reading without a purpose. I lik...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?
Christians are frequently accused of trying to impose their values or their beliefs on others. The oft-heard accusation is that Christians are trying to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the river of life?
The precise phrase river of life does not appear in the Bible. However, Revelation 22:1-2 does refer to "the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
In his vision in Revelation 19:7-10, John saw and heard the heavenly multitudes praising God because the wedding feast of the Lamb-literally, the "marriage...
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Tamara Kaye
, Wife & Mother, Follower of Jesus
Should ex Seventh Day Adventists be re-baptized?
If you are asking if as an Ex-Seventh Day who desires to be baptized as a born again believer -- I would say yes you can. I'm answering based on my own...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton biblical?
Paradise Lost is an epic poem in 12 books based on the biblical story of Satan's fall from heaven and Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden. Milton's...
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Tim Collinson
, Tim Collinson
How long is a cubit?
Traditionally a cubit is from a man's elbow to the tip of the middle finger. 45.72cm or 18 inches or 1 foot 6 inches.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is Deconstructionism a valid way to interpret the Bible?
Deconstructionism is basically a theory of textual criticism or interpretation that denies there is any single correct meaning or interpretation of a passage...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why did the Egyptian say to David, "Swear to me by GOD that you won't kill me or hand me over to my master"?
I humbly submit that this nameless slave after being left in a field by his Amalekite master to die and then enduring the three long and painful days to...
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Alicia D
Were any of the disciples married?
I believe that there are indications of Paul being married such as that he may have been a Sadducee which would have granted him the ability to marry a wife....
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Tito Dulay Lim
, Former College Instructor. Looking for a job in the church.
Is PBMA, Inc. biblical?
PBMA, Inc stands for Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association, Inc.. Its main office is in San Jose, Dinagat Islands, formerly a part of Surigao del No...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about Christian confirmation?
Confirmation is defined as a sacrament, a ritual or a service performed by man. In some traditions, generally Catholic and Anglican, the sacrament of...
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Felix Itsuokor
, Sunday school teacher
What does the Bible say about Christian confirmation?
To be confirmed as a born again Christian simply means to be baptised in the power of the Holy Ghost. Now I am a confirmed Christian because my name is...
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Robert Shirley
What month is "abib"?
A bib was just the more ancient name for the month of Nisan (March/April). Language changes over time. Abib was used before the Exile, while Nisan was used...
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Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
Is the Catholic Church established by Jesus Christ?
I was raised in Catholicism. One of my first scriptures studies after salvation was Mat 16:18-19. to see of Peter was the first pope. Using my newly...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Is working on Sunday a sin?
Working on the first day of the week, aka Sunday, is purely normal. Sunday is a normal working day, like Tuesday or Thursday. What is sinful is to work on...
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John Fernandes
Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
One must understand that Allah of Islam and God of Bible are two different - Allah is merciless where as our God the Father is Loving & forgiving Islam...
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JD Abshire
Would you say that Jeremiah 29:10-14 is meant only to those at the time of the writing of Jeremiah?
It was a prophecy that was precisely and literally fulfilled "partially". Yet to be completed in the kingdom age. Leviticus 25:1 "And the LORD spake unto...
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Felix Itsuokor
, Sunday school teacher
Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?
A Christian is Christlike and not those who worship with their lips while their heart is far from God. A believer in Christ Jesus cannot be possessed because...
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Dawn Irion
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
There is specific instruction in Deut 12:30-31 to not adopt the ways of the pagans into how we worship God - " not to be trapped into following them; so that...
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Bren Stewart
Would you say that Jeremiah 29:10-14 is meant only to those at the time of the writing of Jeremiah?
10 This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place....
Jeremiah 29:10 - 14
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Robert Shirley
Is reclining at the table while eating, a custom during Jesus' time?
Yes. The tables used for eating we're low to the ground, and the people sat or reclined on the floor around the table.
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Louise Rittmiller
What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
Yeast represents sin.
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Robert Shirley
What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
Yeast (or leaven) represented sin in the Old Testament, and this carried over into New Testament times. It represented hypocrisy (Lk.12:1),worldliness (Mk....
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Katrina Evans
Should counselors who are Christian (Christ like) suggest or accept payment?
My opinion is that they are providing you with a service. You would pay a doctor or a pyscologist for their services,so why would you not pay a counselor for...
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Robert Shirley
Who was born first to Adam and Eve?
Cain was Eve's firstborn, and Abel was her second (Gen. 4:1,2). Sometime after this, Seth was born (Gen. 5:3), as well as other sons and daughters (Gen....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about the role of youth pastor/minister?
Before discussing the role of a youth pastor/minister, it is important to first discuss the qualifications. Generally speaking, anything said about the role...
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JD Abshire
Why did the Egyptian say to David, "Swear to me by GOD that you won't kill me or hand me over to my master"?
The young Egyptian boy was servant to one of the Amalekites, the people David was in pursuit of. David asked the young Egyptian boy if he would show him...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Passover Lamb? How is Jesus our Passover Lamb?
The Passover lamb was the animal God directed the Israelites to use as a sacrifice in Egypt on the night God struck down the firstborn sons of every...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What is the Passover Lamb? How is Jesus our Passover Lamb?
Jesus is our Passover Lamb; and as a result as the angel of death passed over the houses of the Israelites that had put the shed blood on their doorposts...