Who is the head of the church, biblically speaking?
Two passages in the New Testament make it clear that the head of the church is Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:17-18a teaches, "And he is before all things, and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that God is omnipresent?
The prefix omni- comes from the Latin meaning "all." So, to say that God is omnipresent is to say that God is present everywhere. In many religions, God is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean by, “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven"?
The concept of "binding and loosing" is taught in the Bible in Matthew 16:19: "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What did Jesus mean by, “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven"?
The power "to bind and to loose" are terms used to describe what king's ministers do in the kingdom. This is the same power to impose a rule and to relax a...
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bobby pandaram
, a paintbrush in the hands of the PAINTER
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Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
I believe we should but we should hold more significance in the act of JESUS emptying HIMSEF and taking the form of man for the hope and salvation of man...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
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Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
Christianity came from the Jews, plus the Apostles and first Christians were Jewish. The Old testament is the Jewish Bible. I can go on and on how the Jews...
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Kelli Hamann
, Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is a woman who is married to a Muslim man as his second wife, permitted biblically to stay married to him after she comes to accept Christ?
Yes. Not only would a woman in this situation be "permitted" to stay married to her husband, but the scripture indicates she should remain married to him...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is giving thanks to God important?
The Bible is filled with commands to give thanks to God (Psalm 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; 1 Chronicles 16:34; 1 Thessalonians 5:18). Most verses go on to list...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the difference between laws, commands, commandments, decrees, and statutes?
In Deuteronomy 6:1-3 we read of laws, commands, commandments, decrees, and statutes: "Now this is the commandment - the statutes and the rules - that the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about inner peace?
The world places a priority on inner peace, and it offers thousands of suggestions to those who seek "peace of mind and soul." Usually, the gurus of inner...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How could the laws of God be written on doorframes, gates, and foreheads?
In Deuteronomy 6:8-9 the Lord speaks of His laws, saying, "Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the significance of the commands against mixing different things in Deuteronomy 22:9-11?
Deuteronomy 22:9-11 reads, "Do not plant two kinds of seed in your vineyard; if you do, not only the crops you plant but also the fruit of the vineyard will...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does Deuteronomy 24 teach about divorce?
Deuteronomy 24:1-4 discusses the Mosaic Law related to divorce in ancient Israel. Several observations on this passage follow:First, in order for a divorce...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian view alcoholics? What does the Bible say about drunkards?
Alcoholism is just one of many addictions that can take control of someone's life. Because its effects are obvious, drunkenness can appear to be a worse sin...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I learn to distinguish right from wrong?
Every human being is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27; James 3:9). Part of what it means to be in God's image is that we have a conscience that...
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Lauren Brundage
How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?
A teen girl that becomes pregnant isn't exactly your “role model.” They have been caught in their act of sex and will feel guilty. Many of the people that...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Wedding Feast?
Jesus told the Parable of the Wedding Feast in Matthew 22:1-14. This parable is similar in some ways to the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24), but...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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Why do some people in the church say not to take the Bible literally?
An observation I have made through the years is that there are many who are so sold out on a doctrine they thought was sound literal truth and irrefutable,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Two Sons?
The Parable of the Two Sons can be found in Matthew 21:28-32. The basic story is of a man with two sons who told them to go work in the vineyard. The first...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
Matthew, in chapters 24-25, records the Lord's heart of compassion and love mingled with unwavering holiness. This section of Scripture, including the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is found in Luke chapter 15, verses 11-32. The main character in the parable, the forgiving father, whose character remains...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does the Bible say about abortion?
The Bible is very clear on abortion. It is very appalling to hear Christians say "the Bible doesn't mention abortion". The Ten Commandments list "You shall...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How can God be intelligent if He is immaterial?
I would agree with the atheist - an immaterial being cannot be intelligent. However, the claim "God is the most intelligent being" falls short of God's...
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Carlos Molina
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How does predestination work as described by scripture?
Predestination-it's true, it does exist but it's not how we think(2 peter 3:16). We are all predestined (Jeremiah 1:5). Example: God can make as many...
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Howard Richardson
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
I believe that you can chose to give up your faith. I know that many chose not to read Hebrews 10 the way I do but it does say: 10:26 For if we sin willfully...
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Catherine Ricker
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Oluwatoyin Ajibose
, Wife, mother, grandmother, minister of the Gospel
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Should Christian women wear head coverings?
In my growing up years as a Christian girl child, there were no Pentecostal churches, all we had then were the orthodox churches like the Baptist, Methodist,...
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Helen St Clair
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
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What rock do I place my faith in? Where do I find assurance that God is real?
May I say that you have a great foundation standing on the rock and are indeed headed in the true direction, your battle is in the renewing of the mind....
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Gareth Mccombe
, student
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What rock do I place my faith in? Where do I find assurance that God is real?
What knowledge do I ground my faith in? Given that God is real, I can see how his commands lead to true satisfaction (and I personally feel that), I also see...
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Oluwatoyin Ajibose
, Wife, mother, grandmother, minister of the Gospel
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Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?
The issue is moderation in all we do, not only in the wearing of make-up or jewelry but also in eating, drinking and making merry, that is, celebrations. A...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
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How can God be intelligent if He is immaterial?
In my humble opinion just because our small brains can't envision such things so complex as our universe and it"s ten dimensions, does not make it untrue....
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Delphin Bukasa
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Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
The bible teaches us that there are three persons in God: the Father,Son and the Holy Spirit but the three are one God alone.even the angels have only soul...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
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How does predestination work as described by scripture?
The word `predestines’ literally means to determine the future or the fate of something in advance or to preordain. God determined His plan of salvation to...
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joyce whaley
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Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
I personally believe that when God spoke that everything was good and very good it was perfect. However once Adam sinned and God cursed the earth, perfection...
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Craig Snoeyink
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Should a Christian attend the wedding of a gay couple?
First of all I would like to say that there is no direct guideline in the bible about what you should do here. There are some very good moral arguments why...
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Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
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Why do Catholics believe that Mary's parents were Anna and Joachim?
Since the Bible makes no mention of Mary’s parents, I decided to do some research on the Internet and found the following information on the ‘Catholic Online...
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Samuel Bourassa
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How can God be intelligent if He is immaterial?
We know that God is spirit (John 4:24). We know that He is the uncaused first cause, that is to say that He created everything (John 1:3). This means that ...
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Pepukai Chitakira
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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
Maybe the best is to ask The Holy Spirit to answer this question. He is the one who gives the gifts at his own volition. I guess if a woman has been given a...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
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What does the Bible say about abortion?
The integrated message system communicating to us from outside of our time domain, that we call the Bible has an intelligent Creator active in His creation....
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
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Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
...In Biblical terms, when uttered by God, it means perfection. The world was, after all, in an un-fallen state at the time of creation.. As human beings,...
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Don Whitley
, Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.
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How does predestination work as described by scripture?
Once saved – Always saved? Simplified! A group of men starting a community college set up the rules by which one would have to complete in order to graduate....
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JD Abshire
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Was Elizabeth told to give birth to Jesus?
No. There was no mix-up or change of plans! Luke 1:5-25 tells us of Gabriel announcing to Zacharias that his wife Elizabeth who had been previously barren...
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Paul Sureshkumar s
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What does the Bible say about pornography?
The Bible says that, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;"...
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Kelli Hamann
, Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Was Elizabeth told to give birth to Jesus?
No, Elizabeth was only told that she would give birth to John the Baptist, the one who would "go before" Jesus and announce His coming to others. Luke 1 says...
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Jeanetta Bass
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Why should we read the New Testament?
The OT is a shadow of good things to come. The OT was in the beginning grace then law and death. This was not the way God design it but that's was the it was...
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Anonymous
Was Elizabeth told to give birth to Jesus?
I know that it was Mary but at first who was it?
Luke 1:19
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it says 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''?
Both Psalm 14:1 and Psalm 53:1 read, "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.'" Some take these verses to mean that atheists are stupid, i.e., lacking...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How does God see me in Christ?
Several places in Scripture refer to believers being "in Christ" (1 Peter 5:14; Philippians 1:1; Romans 8:1). Colossians 3:3 gives a little more insight:...
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Brenda Mabaso
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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
A woman can not be a preacher, she was made to submit to a man not to have authority over a man. 1 Timothy 2:12-13 clearly states that a woman is not...