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  1. Who is a "ruler" today (Proverbs 23:1-3)?
  2. Is Jesus' work yet unfinished according to 1 John 3:8?
  3. What does Romans 6:7 mean? It says, “He who has died has been set free from sin."
  4. Was Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin or in Judah?
  5. How do I communicate that Jesus is God?
  6. Who were to serve as God's "witnesses"? (Isaiah 43:10-12)
  7. What does "reign in life" in Romans 5:17 mean if "reign" is defined in the dictionary as "to exercise power and control over" something?
  8. Why was circumcision in the flesh added to GOD'S covenant with Abraham after GOD had credited Abraham with righteousness? According to Paul’s arguments should not circumcision of the flesh have come first?
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  10. What does the Bible say about rage?
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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why are there times in my life when finding God is so difficult?

Some of the most promising and spectacular words ever spoken by God are found in the book of Jeremiah: "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with...

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Answer by rene lopez

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

Mormons are polytheists and Christians are Monotheists, as are the Jews. Every male Mormon, member of the priesthood in Mormonism is attempting to become a...

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

What will we be doing in heaven?

The question is "what we will be doing in heaven?" The answer is nothing! Heaven is not the reward of the saved. The earth is the place where we will be...

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

Why is the Pope considered infallible if the Bible says all have sinned?

The infallibility of the pope is a man made doctrine, NOT Biblical, and is self-serving on the part of the church and the man who claims to speak for Christ....

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Was Jesus born on December 25?

Speculation as to the time of Jesus' birth dates back to the 3rd century, when Hyppolytus (ca. 170-236) claimed that Jesus was born on December 25. The...

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

Was Jesus born on December 25?

Roman pagans first introduced the holiday of Saturnalia, a week long period of lawlessness celebrated between December 17-25. During this period, Roman...

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

How is Jesus from David's bloodline if he was born of a virgin?

Mary was of the bloodline of David and as such Jesus is the great, great, great grandson of King David, the genetic connection is through her. I doesn't...

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Answer by Pastor Shafer

How is Jesus from David's bloodline if he was born of a virgin?

[(as was supposed)] As reckoned by law the son of Joseph, but in reality He was the Son of God and Mary (Lk. 1:35; Mt. 1:18-25). Joseph was begotten by...

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

Double predestination is the belief that God creates some people whose purpose in existence is to be sent to hell. Is this concept biblical? Let us look at...

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

Praying for the dead is not a biblical concept. Our prayers have no bearing on someone once he or she has died. The reality is that, at the point of death,...

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Answer by Phillip Ramirez , Actor-Musician-Bible Student

How is Jesus from David's bloodline if he was born of a virgin?

Great question... and one that has an incredibly cool answer! First, check out Matt. 1:5,6. You'll note that it mentions Obed becoming the father of Jesse...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is born again virginity possible?

Born-again virginity is the claim that after having sex, a person can be restored to virginity by a spiritual renewal, vowing sexual purity until marriage...

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Answer by Olusegun Tanimonu , Bible college student/Teacher, Pastor in the making

Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?

Silence to evil is extremely dangerous. Romance with the Tempter is worst. The Devil had lost God's glory and he wanted man to fall along with him. Eve was...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Mennonites, and what are their beliefs?

The Mennonites are a group of Anabaptist (opposed to infant baptism) denominations named after and influenced by the teachings and tradition of Menno Simons...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Wesleyans, and what are the beliefs of the Wesleyan Church?

The Wesleyans are an evangelical Protestant church group who trace their heritage back to John Wesley. Wesley was the founder of the Methodist movement,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the different theories of biblical inspiration?

The doctrine of inspiration is the teaching that the Bible is God-breathed and is therefore our infallible rule for faith and practice. If the Bible is...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is psychoanalytic theory, and is it biblical?

Psychology and biblical counseling have a history of opposition. However, there are Christian counselors who use certain techniques found in psychological...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?

Christians and non-Christians alike often question whether the theory of evolution is accurate. Those who express doubts about the theory are often labeled...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the various theories on the atonement?

Throughout church history, several different views of the atonement, some true and some false, have been put forth by different individuals or denominations....

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the substitutionary atonement?

The substitutionary atonement refers to Jesus Christ dying as a substitute for sinners. The Scriptures teach that all men are sinners (Romans 3:9-18, 23)....

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does the "God gene" disprove God?

Dean Hamer's 2004 book, The God Gene: How Faith Is Hardwired into Our Genes, in no way disproves God. Hamer's theory - that the VMAT2 gene in humans is...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Order of DeMolay?

The Order of DeMolay was founded in 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri, by Frank S. Land, director of the Masonic Relief and Employment Bureau of the Scottish...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What similarities are there between the Gilgamesh flood account and biblical flood account?

There are many similarities between the Gilgamesh flood account and the biblical flood account (Genesis 6-8), beginning most importantly with God choosing a...

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Answer by doug clark

What authorities and responsibilities are given to pastors in the New Testament?

Pastoral authority = the responsibility to make decisions affecting the local church. Spiritual – teaching and preaching – it is not unquestionable authority...

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Answer by doug clark

Does the Bible clearly specify that acceptance of Christ must occur in our earthly life for us to have salvation?

There are only three excuses that I know of that will exempt a person from accepting God here on this earth. One is the still born baby. The second is the...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
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Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?

Yes. The very first line of the Bible is "In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the earth". The Jews even called the book "B'reshith" - 'In the...

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Answer by Kelli Hamann , Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
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Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

Yes, Jesus will hear you. The NLT version of the Bible says this in Matthew 6:6, But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray...

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Answer by Rod Gill

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

Hi, Here I have listed all the verses in the New Testament that talk about forgiving each other. I have included my comments for your attention in red font....

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Question by Kip Sambu

Why is the Pope considered infallible if the Bible says all have sinned?

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Answer by Kip Sambu

Is it scriptural for the Jehovah's Witness to reject taking communion as the vast majority of their members do?

Jesus said to " do this in Remembrance of me" and by not participating they are not following Jesus' clear instructions. I believe that it is the Christian's...

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Answer by Muherman Harun , I am medical doctor, pneumo-phthisiologist.

Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

During Jesus life on earth, many Jews were spiritually blinded. Even their spiritual leaders hated Jesus: the Pharisees and Sadduccee's couldn't see Jesus'...

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Answer by Pam Johnson

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

Yes, God says in many places that if we do not forgive other people we will not be forgiven. We are not to hold grudges against others. If we do, then we are...

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Answer by Phillip Ramirez , Actor-Musician-Bible Student

Which of the 30,000 Protestant denominations is the true church of God?

Examine each denomination following the following scriptural guidelines. In they fail on any point, then perhaps they are not the true church. A man of...

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Answer by JD Abshire

How is Jesus from David's bloodline if he was born of a virgin?

I do not know that scripture uses the term blood line. Matthew 1 identifies Joseph, the husband of Mary also of David's lineage. However, Solomon's line, the...

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Question by Kristen Slack

Does the Bible clearly specify that acceptance of Christ must occur in our earthly life for us to have salvation?

I know the Bible speaks of the Judgment Seat, which is not about judgment re: salvation (which is based on faith) but about one's works on earth that may be ...

Romans 14:10 - 12

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Question by Ma. Bernadette Lavin , AB English graduate, Teacher, Catholic

What parts of Revelation, if any, have already come to pass?

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Question by Ma. Bernadette Lavin , AB English graduate, Teacher, Catholic

Will we all die before the final judgment?

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

If mankind ends in judgment as described in Revelation, why do we try to attain world peace knowing it is not attainable?

My humble opinion is that we as Christian warriors have a duty to stand and proclaim the liberties paid for by our Lord. To live in peace with all when...

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Answer by donna reyes

How is Jesus from David's bloodline if he was born of a virgin?

When Joseph and Mary got married that's the time David's bloodline came in. Joseph came from David's bloodline. That is why the angel of the Lord visited...

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Question by Anonymous
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How is Jesus from David's bloodline if he was born of a virgin?

Does the virgin birth mean he wasn't of David's bloodline as the Prophecy required? This is something Jews bring up a lot, basically the prophecy in Isaia...

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Question by David Riley

Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

Jesus said when two or more are gathered in his name he will be there, so when I pray by myself will Jesus not hear me?

Matthew 18:20

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Question by Lisa Schofield

What does the Bible say about the Illuminati?

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

Will Catholics go to heaven?

The answer to this question hinges on what or whom the Catholic is trusting for the forgiveness of his/her sins and eternal life. Jesus said, "I am the Way,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Eastern Orthodox Church and what are the beliefs of Orthodox Christians?

The Eastern Orthodox Church is not a single church but rather a family of 13 self-governing bodies, denominated by the nation in which they are located...

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Answer by Todd Anders

Will Catholics go to heaven?

The bible says "it is not His will that any perish but that all should come to everlasting life". Anyone who can lay aside their opinions and traditions long...

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Answer by Tim Ranck

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

If you "believe" your house is on fire you will get yourself and family out. A saving faith is one where the blinding light of God's love and mercy has shown...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is there an angel of death?

The idea of an "angel of death" is present in several religions. The "angel of death" is known as Samael, Sariel, or Azrael in Judaism; as Malak Almawt in...

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Answer by Rajaraman V

To whom are we to pray, the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?

1 John 1: 3 What we have seen and [ourselves] heard, we are also telling you, so that you too may realize and enjoy fellowship as partners and partakers with...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How did the knowledge of good and evil make man like God?

Genesis 3:22 notes, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree...

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Answer by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

Which of the 30,000 Protestant denominations is the true church of God?

None of the Christian Denominations is the true Church that will be Raptured, thus includes the Catholic Church. When Jesus started the Church and said, " On...

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