How should a Christian view socialism?
I view it as "it will not work". The reason that it will not work is that we live in an imperfect world and we are imperfect. The human is greedy, very self,...
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Mike Copeman
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
Salvation came through the love sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ redeeming us and expressing our Holy Father’s love for us (Colossians 12-23a). Undoubtedly...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he said that "Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head," and "but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head"?
In the preceding and following verses you will see that the "head" of every man (male) is Christ. A husband is directly responsible to God/Christ for his...
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Chuck Roae
How does one become a disciple of Jesus today? What does discipleship look like?
In Mathew 28:19 just before Jesus went back to heaven, He said to the people, "Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Job?
The life of Job is proof that man usually has no idea what God is doing behind the scenes in the life of each believer. All humans ask the question "Why do...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Moses?
Moses is one of the most prominent figures in the Old Testament. While Abraham is called the "Father of the Faithful" and the recipient of God's...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
What does it mean to delight yourself in the Lord in Psalm 37:4?
To delight yourself in the Lord is to love the Lord and to do what pleases him. When you Love the Lord, you will also Love His Word not just to Love it, but...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?
There are a number of people claiming that the accounts of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament are simply myths borrowed from pagan folklore, such as the...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?
A historian, more so an archaeologist who denies the existence of Jesus the CHRIST should be disqualified from the History society. To deny that Jesus exists...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian view politics?
Any freely elected government be it local, state, or federal is a representation of the legal authority of those governed. The solemn duty of the Christian...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
What is the easiest Bible translation to read?
Some people say the Good News Bible but I have found that the New American Standard Bible is good, also.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Daniel?
The life of Daniel can be read in his own writings in the book of Daniel and in Ezekiel 14:14, 20; 28:3; and Mark 13:14. There are some striking similarities...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah the prophet lived in the final days of the crumbling nation of Israel. He was, appropriately, the last prophet that God sent to preach to the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Solomon?
Solomon is the third and last king of the united kingdom of Israel, following King Saul and King David. He was the son of David and Bathsheba, the former...
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Bryan Naidoo
, founder and senior pastor of The Upper-Room Church
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he said that "Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head," and "but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head"?
This is a very good question.....what did Paul mean....the scripture is very plain and simple to understand.....historically the women in the church all...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the location of the Garden of Eden?
The only thing the Bible tells us concerning the Garden of Eden's location is found in Genesis 2:10-14, "A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from...
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daniel dagupon
Does the Garden of Eden still exist?
Has it changed from its original condition?
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
If David was repentant for Uriah's death and for stealing his wife why did he continue to be with Bathsheba?
As it is in many cultures, it was a great disgrace in Israel for a woman to be pregnant out of wedlock. With Uriah dead, people were likely to assume that...
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
When I read the Bible using a one-year chronological plan, why does it jump from Genesis to Job and then back to Genesis again?
The idea of the chronological reading plan is that you read the books of the Bible in what is believed to be the chronological order of events rather than...
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Anonymous
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view comedy?
As a Christian, we have to pay close attention to the Holy Spirir to discern Comedy. There are good and bad comedy and if it goes against the teachings of...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Should Christians be involved in politics?
Jesus was political changing the life's of men and their hearts, He preached the Kingdom of Heaven. He even commanded us to go and Carry the Gospel to the...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view politics?
I feel that all Christians should vote the Bible, or for the person that is closer to our believes. That is one reason, we have to know the Bible. I feel...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?
As a background, please read our article on the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2,12 and Titus 1:6. While the qualification "husband of one wife"...
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Dave Young
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he said that "Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head," and "but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head"?
it means what it says. Paul is referencing the fact that we must all recognize "headship" and for the woman this requires, according to scripture, that her...
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Anonymous
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can women serve as deacons in the church?
Scripture is not completely clear whether or not a woman can serve as a deacon. The statement that deacons are to be "men worthy of respect" (1 Timothy 3:8...
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Valerie Pettit
What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?
Gods plans are greater than our ability to totally understand. His desires have been the same from the beginning of time. The information from the bible, Old...
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UDUAK Udom
What does it mean to guard your heart?
The word 'keep' (KJV) in Proverbs 4:23 is translated from the Hebrew word 'natsar' (Strong's concordance 05341), and means: to guard, (to protect, maintain,...
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Katrice Johnson
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Rebecca Kubin
What is knowledge of good and evil, aside from the Genesis story?
Deuteronomy 1:34 - 46
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Israel's role in the end times?
Every time there is a conflict in or around Israel, many see it as a sign of the quickly approaching end times. The problem with this is that we may...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
There are two primary viewpoints on the question of whether women can serve as elders in the church. The egalitarian view holds that women can serve as...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?
To interpret "this generation" in Matthew 24 as "that generation" of a distant future is twisting scripture. A future generation cannot be what Jesus is...
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Doug M.
, Rescued From The Lion's Mouth
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I overcome disappointment with life?
One of the unfortunate byproducts of living in a sinful, fallen world is that every person, Christian or not, experiences pain and suffering and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the purpose of the flood in the time of Noah?
Genesis 6 gives the sad account of the state of humanity prior to the worldwide flood during the days of Noah. Genesis 6:5 states, "The LORD saw how great...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was a sacred stone in Leviticus?
In Leviticus 26:1 we read of a sacred stone: "Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, and do not place a carved stone in your...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What evidence is there of a spiritual realm?
The Bible teaches the existence of an immaterial, spiritual reality, unseen by human eyes. The physical reality is evident for all to see-although some doubt...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about obeying parents?
Obeying one's parents is a direct command from God. "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right" (Ephesians 6:1). The word obey in this verse...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
Can we believe in God without believing in the Bible?
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God Romans 10:17. Jesus is the living, breathing Word of God, for the Word which was in the beginning and...
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Leon Penny
, Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in
What does it mean to guard your heart?
Do not allow sin to control you. You control where your hearts lies.
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Kit Conrad
How should a Christian view politics?
As a point of explanation, Christians should vote for people who most represent our God and not our own agendas. For instruction on how to accomplish this,...
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Mayowa Lewis
Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
I believe it is biblical to certain extent. John 14:15-18 NKJV “If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you...
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Fred Swan
, Christian , Husband , Father , Retired Coal Miner
If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
Being saved or following Christ is a decision we make when drawn by the Holy Spirit that is followed by a lifestyle change. The lifestyle shows the validity...
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Fred Swan
, Christian , Husband , Father , Retired Coal Miner
What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?
The Parable of the Fig Tree that includes Mathew 24:34 is Jesus answer to the questions the disciples asked Him in Mathew 24:3. The problem is that Jesus...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?
I wish above all things that you prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers and again God delights in the prosperity of his servants. Prosperity is...
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JD Abshire
Are there any specifications for a widow that needs help from a Christian?
It depends. 1Timothy 5:3 "Honour widows that are widows indeed." 5:4 "But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home,...
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Bryan Naidoo
, founder and senior pastor of The Upper-Room Church
Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again?
It is true God will forgive if one comes to him full of remorse. It all depends upon the approach of the person. There must be humility and repentance. This...