Does the Bible say that only 144,000 people make it to heaven?
The simple, straight forward and bible- based answer to that interesting question is a big "YES"! Revelation 14:1-4 clearly support this answer. "Then I...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the significance of the folded napkin in Christ's tomb after the resurrection?
The detail of the folded napkin is found in the account of Jesus' resurrection in John 20:7, "And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the...
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George Adams
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What is 2 Corinthians 12:2 about?
A Mormon on YouTube said that Paul is referring to the 'Celestial Kingdom'. Is this true, or has this just been brought out of context? Passage: "I know a...
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Chris Browne
, Bible Teacher, Author, Speaker
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What does the term "Christ Consciousness" mean?
The term "Christ consciousness" is a fairly loaded term that is used by many emergents, new age dualists and universalists (those who would claim the moniker...
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Jo Benbow
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What should we do if we were caught 'in the act' by our 3-year-old son?
It is unlikely your son will have been bothered by your nakedness, did he mention it again? We undress our children for baths etc. Nakedness should not cause...
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Chris Browne
, Bible Teacher, Author, Speaker
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How can I overcome a habitual sin?
The bottom line truth is that "you" can't. Jesus is pretty clear in John 15:5 when He says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I...
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Anonymous
Why do people believe in the Book of Mormon?
If it has poor credibility, why do people still believe in it?
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
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How should a Christian view gun control?
With an eye to the true, correct lessons of human world history, sometimes paid for at a great price and faith in our God to light our path with His wisdom!...
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carolynn markiewicz
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Should a Christian get insurance?
I do not believe it is right to condemn those that are seeking Insurance. That said I do not believe it is right to force people to buy Health Insurance...
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Tamara Kaye
, Wife & Mother, Follower of Jesus
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Anonymous
Did Jesus fulfill all the Old Testament prophecies?
Are there some which He will fulfill when he returns?
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Julian Grear
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How powerful are demons?
They absolutely don't have any power unless we let them have power over us. When I was in Ghana, worked with some Christians who sometimes had to perform...
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pearl malyk
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Is communion for believers or non-believers?
Communion is for the believer 1 Cor 11:26 tells us, 'it is to show the Lord's death until He comes'. It is to honor Jesus for all that his broken body and...
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Bernita Rainey
, Missionary and Minster wife
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What should a Christian do while living with an unbelieving parent?
You should keep praying to god to strengthen her and you to tell her that you needed that space and that you are not leaving her heart are alone you will...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a 'Daniel fast'?
The concept of a Daniel fast comes from Daniel 1:8-14, "But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief...
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Joe cattani
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What is the connection between prayer and fasting?
When you fast, two things happen, first your body fat is diminished. Second there is a loss of blood. When an animal sacrifice was preformed, the blood was...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about Limbo?
The root of the word limbo is "the edge of a hem on a garment," so the word itself is telling us that limbo is someplace which borders very close to another....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about fasting?
Scripture does not command Christians to fast. God does not require or demand it of Christians. At the same time, the Bible presents fasting as something...
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David Cory Enderby
, I'm nobody special. You should check out Jesus!
What is the connection between prayer and fasting?
I have a very short answer, but this is what I have noticed. When I pray with fasting, it's like lighting a fire to your prayer. For some reason, it...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the theory of abiogenesis? What is the definition of abiogenesis?
Abiogenesis is the idea of life originating from non-living material (non-life). This concept has expanded a great deal as mankind's understanding of science...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
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What is the theory of abiogenesis? What is the definition of abiogenesis?
Abiogenesis or biopoiesis is the natural process by which life arose from non-living matter such as simple organic compounds. This is nothing more than a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about hentai? Is looking at hentai / cartoon porn a sin?
It seems that the latest craze in internet pornography is hentai, which is Japanese for "perversion." It is cartoon-based pornography based primarily on...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is freedom of religion a biblical concept?
The first amendment of the U. S. Constitution says that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise...
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Jeanetta Bass
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What should we do if we were caught 'in the act' by our 3-year-old son?
This is my opinion so here we go. Your husband and wife and you have done nothing wrong but show your affection toward your mate. Back in the day when all...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the word "Hallelujah"?
The word hallelujah is most familiar in the context of the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's Messiah. Hallelujah is a Hebrew word meaning "praise ye YAH...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation?
There are three primary viewpoints on the identity of the two witnesses in Revelation 11:3-12: (1) Moses and Elijah, (2) Enoch and Elijah, (3) two unknown...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
Revelation 22:18-19 contains a warning to anyone who tampers with the biblical text: "For I testify together to everyone who hears the Words of the prophecy...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is precipitated by and in answer to a question posed to Jesus by a lawyer. In this case the lawyer would have been an...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?
Jesus told the Parable of the Fig Tree-Luke 13:6-9-immediately after reminding His listeners of a tower over the pool of Siloam (John 9:7) which unexpectedly...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian view homeopathic medicine?
Homeopathy is a symptom-based method of treating illness and disease by administering substances that would, in a healthy person, produce symptoms similar to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'he who is without sin can cast the first stone'?
Jesus' statement "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her" is found in John 8. Jesus was teaching in the temple when...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?
The first mention of not inheriting the kingdom of God is found in Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth. "Do you not know that the wicked will not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about cross-dressing / transvestism?
Deuteronomy 22:5 deals with the issue cross-dressing / transvestism (men dressing in women's clothing and vice versa). In this passage God commands that a...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
Jesus did not allow Mary Magdalene to touch him because she will not let him go. Jesus is supposed to ascend to heaven, Mary wanted Jesus to stay. Mary...
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Kelli Hamann
, Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How do we bless those who curse us?
These verses in Luke 6 and Matthew 5 give us some good advice on this subject: Luke 6:27“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Who was the maternal grandmother of Jesus?
The maternal grandmother of Jesus was Anna. (Infancy Gospel of James, Chapter 5) "And her months were fulfilled, and in the ninth month Anna brought forth....
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Alan Lye
, Eternal life- know the only true God & His son Jesus Christ
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What does it mean that the church has been grafted into the 'Olive Tree?'
The olive tree represents Israel - from the Jewish patriarchs to those kept by God and those who converted to Christianity. The wild olive branches are the...
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JD Abshire
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Is there any passage in the Bible, concerning sin in the church, that states that the leader or pastor should bring to the congregation a fellow Christians who sins?
Whatever indictments are made should be done in accordance with the scripture Seth referenced (Matthew 18:15-17). Paul stated in Galatians 6:1 "Brethren, if...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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What are some Bible verses for healing?
Under the New Covenant healing, miracle healing is always available to all those who have faith unless God has a higher purpose to glorify His Name through...
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Anonymous
Is sin more powerful than righteousness?
Romans 5:15 But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man's trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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pearl malyk
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Why did the Pharisees ask Jesus about divorce in Matthew 19:3?
The verse itself answers the question. The word "test" means: to try, make trial of, test: for the purpose of ascertaining his quality, or what he thinks, or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Noah?
We first hear about Noah in Genesis 5, which begins with "this is the book of the generations of Adam." This is a recurring phrase in Genesis, and chapter 5...
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Gene Farmer
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Is there any passage in the Bible, concerning sin in the church, that states that the leader or pastor should bring to the congregation a fellow Christians who sins?
Matthew 18:15-17 New King James Version (NKJV) Dealing with a Sinning Brother 15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault...
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Anonymous
What should we do if we were caught 'in the act' by our 3-year-old son?
We have only a room. It's rather difficult for us to have intimacy as husband and wife. We usually have intimacy when our son is sleeping. But once when we t...