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Question by 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

March 09 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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.

March 09 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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....

March 09 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

March 09 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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....

March 09 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

March 09 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

March 09 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

March 09 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

March 09 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Karim Hosein

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?

I think that the New Covenant is not about what one does but why one does it and "the thoughts (of the mind) and attitudes of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12-13)....

March 09 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is religious pluralism?

Religious pluralism generally refers to the belief in two or more religious worldviews as being equally valid or acceptable. More than mere tolerance,...

March 09 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can I tap into the wisdom of God?

All that God deemed essential knowledge for His children is found in His Word-the Bible. Beyond that, all truth is God's. God has, however, revealed His...

March 09 2014 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does the Bible teach that Sophia is the goddess of wisdom?

The Bible does not teach that Sophia is the goddess of wisdom. In fact, no one by the name of Sophia is even mentioned in the Bible. While relying heavily on...

March 09 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is the devil / Satan a person or a force / personification of evil?

Although he has persuaded many people that he doesn't exist, Satan very definitely is a real, personal being, the source of all unbelief and of every kind of...

March 09 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

Will I still be a Christian if I don't believe in, or fully understand, the Doctrine of the Trinity?

There are two parts to your question – firstly ‘Will I still be a Christian without believing the Doctrine of (the) Trinity’ and secondly ‘Will I still be a...

March 09 2014 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does the Bible mention the lost city of Atlantis? Is there any evidence for Atlantis?

The City of Atlantis was a mythological island nation first mentioned in Plato's writings around 360 BC. He claimed to have based his information on...

March 09 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What language did Jesus speak?

While Jesus very likely spoke Aramaic, Hebrew, and Greek, Aramaic was likely the language Jesus spoke the most. The Gospels record Jesus speaking numerous...

March 09 2014 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doug M. , Rescued From The Lion's Mouth

How did David "strengthen himself" in the LORD?

The context indicates that David prayed (1 Samuel 30:8 "And David inquired of the Lord,"). He was "greatly distressed" and sought comfort from God. The word...

March 09 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Avram

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?

I am sure, being a Christian couple that you know your Bible but I would very much like to encourage you to read Galatians 5:18-21. These verses mention...

March 09 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

How did David "strengthen himself" in the LORD?

1 Samuel 30:6

2 Votes March 09 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Larry Truelove

Is 2 Peter 3:4-12 talking about Jesus return to reign for 1000 years or his return at the last day of this world?

2 Peter 3 is not addressing the idea of the millennial reign but neither is it discounting it. The passage refers to people who observe the world and...

March 09 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?

Read Rev 11:19 and all of Revelation chapter 21. The descriptions there sound like actual material things and places to me. Revelation chapter 21 describes a...

March 09 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the time of Jacob's trouble?

The phrase "the time of Jacob's trouble" is a quote from Jeremiah 30:7 which says, "Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time...

March 08 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

When you pray, do you always have to kneel?

No, you don't need to kneel when you pray. You can pray anytime, anywhere. You just talk to God. You don't need specific ways, phrases, words,...

March 08 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?

The Bible speaks of two kinds of forgiveness-human forgiveness, that of people extending forgiveness toward others, and divine forgiveness, God's forgiving...

March 08 2014 9 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Aromatherapy is a branch of alternative medicine that uses plant extracts, especially those with odor, to treat medical and psychological ailments. Despite...

March 08 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

How can I give my life to God?

The answers above include a lot of theology which is basically accurate. But, the simple answer is laid out clearly in Romans 10:8-12. Once you do that,...

March 08 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Leo Kropf , retired pastor

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?

The Greek word, "porneia" includes fornication which is defined as sexual immorality outside the marriage bond. More specifically, fornication is defined as...

March 08 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

When did preachers/priests start wearing robes? And why?

How many of the practises, Bruce, adopted by early Christians, as Jesus-Following evolved into the Catholic Church, are explained and well-documented in...

March 08 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

"Jezebel" is a name synonymous with evil; she is the epitome of the wicked woman. So infamous is her name that, to this day, no one names their baby daughter...

March 08 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

The Prophet Elijah is one of the most interesting and colorful of all biblical characters, yet his life was so filled with turmoil that today we might say he...

March 08 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Whitley , Deacon at Orange View church of Christ

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

The short answer is this; a person who makes moral claims of others and who himself doesn't follow or attain them, that is a hypocrite. However there are two...

March 08 2014 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is Odinism?

Odinism is a pre-Christian, pagan, polytheistic religion involving the worship of Norse and Germanic gods, especially Odin, the chief god. Odinism was the...

March 08 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is deophobia? What does it mean to be deophobic?

Deophobic is a term popularized by the Christian musician John Cooper for the song "Savior" in Skillet's 2003 release Collide. The song is written from the...

March 08 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the strongest biblical arguments for the divinity of Christ?

That the New Testament is full of references to the divinity of Christ is difficult to deny. From the four canonical Gospels through the book of Acts and the...

March 08 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does the Bible advocate arranged marriages?

An "arranged" marriage is one that is brought about by consent of the parents of the bride and groom, often without regard to the wishes of the couple to be...

March 08 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

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?

They are believers and know what they are doing is against God's word.

12 Votes March 08 2014 8 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

How can I know if I am one of the elect?

How I wish I could agree with the posts under this topic! But Matthew 7:21-23 frightens me. Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will...

March 08 2014 16 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Is it right to refer to the law as worst than witchcraft?

Read Romans 7, the entire chapter. Romans 7:12 " Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good." Be like a Berean! Acts 17:10 "...

March 07 2014 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Is it right to refer to the law as worst than witchcraft?

We have heard a preacher refer to the law as worst than witchcraft and that David sinned meditating upon the law day and night.

1 Vote March 07 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Spinuzzi

If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?

We all tend to to misunderstand who and what God is, as we are limited in our understanding and to this time/space. Remember that God said His ways are...

March 07 2014 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by joyce whaley

Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?

I personally think that pleading the blood is some cliché that we oftentimes use. Personally I do not understand the statement because if Jesus died freely...

March 07 2014 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by joyce whaley

Why did God kill Ananias and Sapphira for lying?

Its simplicity I would like to first state that the field belong to Ananias and Saphhria so they didn’t have to sell it to become a part of the membership...

March 07 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Hodge , Retired manufacturing/human resources

Why does the Bible say David spared Mephibosheth then offered him to the Gibeonites to be killed?

It can be confusing, but closely read, the Bible tells of two Mephibosheths in II Samuel, one being the son of Jonathan and the other the son of Saul. It was...

March 07 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is it true that everything happens for a reason?

Does everything happen for a reason? There are several known factors that help us to answer this question: the law of cause and effect, the law of grace, and...

March 07 2014 6 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Should counselors who are Christian (Christ like) suggest or accept payment?

Should counselors who are Christ like suggest payment for their work for individual counseling sessions when ‘session by session’ donations are, in actuality...

1 Vote March 07 2014 1 Comment 1 Answer Follow Vote Up