If my pregnant wife is diagnosed with a defective baby, what should we do?
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Anonymous
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Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does the role of Simon of Cyrene in carrying Christ's cross signify?
Matthew 27:32 NLT “32 Along the way, they came across a man named Simon, who was from Cyrene, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus’ cross.” Mark 15:21...
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Michael Sisson
How will the Jews be judged when Jesus returns?
Q: "How will the Jews be judged when Jesus returns?" A: Justly. The questioner should ask himself, "Do I believe G-d is ONLY good ALL the time?"
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brad emerson
, Dad, carpenter,homemaker,passionate and looking for truth
Can a person's faith be weak/fallible because they are not one of God's elect?
Could it be a person's faith is weak or fallible because it was generated from within themselves and not from being one of Gods elect?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a pagan? What is paganism?
From a Christian viewpoint, pagans are generally characterized as those who are caught up in any religious ceremony, act, or practice that is not distinctly...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Pentecostal Church and what do Pentecostals believe?
Pentecostalism is a fairly modern movement within Christianity that can be traced back to the Holiness movement in the Methodist Church. A major focus of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Will the generation that saw Israel re-formed as a nation still be alive for the Second Coming?
This concept is usually drawn from Matthew 24:34, "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened."...
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JD Abshire
Is it true that we have to give God permission to search our heart?
No. Read Psalms 139 Jeremiah 17:10 " I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I overcome the pain of betrayal?
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon a human being. The suffering of betrayal is often...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I overcome feelings of rejection?
We are all prone to disappointment and feelings of rejection, and that is especially true in the aftermath of a broken relationship. However, as born-again...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be in the presence of God?
Adam and Eve had intimate fellowship in the presence of God before the fall (Genesis 3:8). Since that time, sin has prevented our ability to be in the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is liberal Christian theology?
In liberal Christian teaching, man's reason is stressed and is treated as the final authority. Liberal theologians seek to reconcile Christianity with...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was God doing before He created the universe?
Our finite minds find it hard to comprehend that before the universe was created, God existed alone. We know from John 1:1 that Jesus also existed: "In the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
The Jewish understanding is that the King and High Priest are both paternal figures. Noah, Abraham, and later, David, are all seen as both legal and...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is it true that we have to give God permission to search our heart?
We do not have to give God permission to search our hearts - nothing is hidden from His sight. David writes beautifully, "O God, you search me, and You know...
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Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does it mean that only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven will enter His kingdom?
Priva, in response to your question, please refer to John 6:38-40 NLT which states (Jesus speaking) "38 For I have come down from heaven to do the will of...
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Jimmy De Los Santos
, Evangelize to the world one person at a time.
How is salvation a free gift when Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple?
It is wisdom to know what you are getting into. For any item that you must assemble, the instructions always have an inventory of the parts and tools needed...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?
Wars is the ultimate failure of men, but God uses that failure for His purpose, which will end up in Armageddon and achieve His plan for the end of the world...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the full armor of God?
The phrase "full armor of God" comes from Ephesians 6:13-17: "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Could Calvinism be a stumbling block to the spread of the gospel of Christ?
Calvinism is the term applied to a belief in a high view of the sovereignty of God, especially as it relates to salvation. Calvinists are convinced the Bible...
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JD Abshire
What does it mean that only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven will enter His kingdom?
John 6:28-29 " Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God,...
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Larry English
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Don Fontana
What does the Bible say about having Godly roommates?
The book of Proverbs has a few wise verses on believers befriending non-believers: "The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
What does it mean that only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven will enter His kingdom?
Dear Priva, what a question! Splendid, to say the least. The statement, as you rightly stated, comes from Matthew 7:21. This was the famous Sermon On The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Was Satan the serpent in Genesis chapter 3?
Yes, the serpent in Genesis chapter 3 was Satan. Satan was either appearing as a serpent, possessing the serpent, or deceiving Adam and Eve into believing...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
What is the best way for Christians to deal with the question of homosexuality if Jesus states that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourself?
We can deal with the Homosexual problem as we have to deal with other sin. We can love the sinner as our self, but we do not have to love their sin. We...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians go to nightclubs? Is clubbing a sin?
To put it bluntly, nightclubs are part of the world which is controlled by Satan. They are designed for the purpose of giving oneself over to sinful desires....
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Jadah Pleiter
Is going to a clairvoyant a sin?
Yes it is a sin. There are two plans for your life: Gods plan and Satans. A clairvoyant will tell you Satans plan and words have power- when you participate...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Timothy?
Timothy, the recipient of the two New Testament letters bearing his name, was the son of a Greek father and a Jewish mother. He joined Paul during one of...
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Ma. Bernadette Lavin
, AB English graduate, Teacher, Catholic
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Tim Thornton
, Bible student, unprofitable servant
What is the difference between baptising in the name of Jesus and baptising in the 'Father, Son, Holy Spirit'?
The great commission gives explicit instruction about how people are to be baptised Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,...
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Ma. Bernadette Lavin
, AB English graduate, Teacher, Catholic
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is applied ethics?
Applied ethics is the most practical of the three divisions of the philosophy of ethics. The most esoteric is metaethics, which is the study of the terms and...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
As one of the greatest lies and con jobs in our history, for this fallacy only appeared in the twentieth century. To drive out and replace God's precepts,...
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Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
Is it a sin to receive communion without first going to confession?
If, by "going to confession," you mean going to a church building, and telling your sins to a human priest, then NO, this is unnecessary. Forgiveness of our...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What age will everyone be in Heaven?
The Bible does not specifically answer this question. Will babies and children who die still be babies / children in Heaven? What about elderly people who...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that we are not to love the world?
First John 2:15-16 says, "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?
The soul and the spirit are the two primary immaterial aspects that Scripture ascribes to humanity. It can be confusing to attempt to discern the precise...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
The issue of the separation of church and state is one that has prompted much debate. In spite of the rhetoric common to revisionist historians, our founding...
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Suzanne Kozial
, Retired critical care Nurse, 1 son, married 21yrs
Did Satan know about eternal pit of sulphur and fire when he decided against a relationship with God?
Remember too that God created hell for Satan and his fallen "angels", Jesus has said in many revelations about hell that it was never created for man but for...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the International Church of Christ (ICOC), and what do they believe?
The International Churches of Christ (ICOC) is a spin-off from the Churches of Christ; both groups are non-denominational, worldwide associations of churches...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the pre-wrath view of the rapture?
There are many opinions regarding eschatology (the doctrine of future things). However, almost all Christians agree on three things: 1) there will be a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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When should a Christian couple seek marriage counseling?
Any couple struggling in their marriage should seek counseling sooner rather than later. Every marriage includes bumps and turns that if not handled...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is the Rastafarian / Rasta god Jah the same as the Christian God?
Rastafarianism, Rastafari, or Rasta is a religious movement originating in Jamaica in the 1930s. Rastafarianism takes elements of the Bible and combines them...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of James, the brother of Jesus?
James was a son of Mary and Joseph and therefore a half-brother to Jesus and brother to Joseph, Simon, Judas, and their sisters (Matthew 13:55). In the...
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karla Rivera
What does the Bible say about Alchemy?
Alchemy is viewed as "sinful" because a person who practices alchemy is generally after excessive wealth, immortality and other things that God does not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is sex a sin?
In the proper setting, sex is not a sin. In fact, sex is God's idea. In Matthew 19:4-6, Jesus states with godly authority, "At the beginning the Creator...
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Ma. Bernadette Lavin
, AB English graduate, Teacher, Catholic
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?
Birth control can be a controversial subject among Christians because the Bible does not clearly condone or condemn its use. Neither does it address...