Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?
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daniel dagupon
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why did the Centurion feel he was unworthy of Jesus coming to his home to cure his servant and why did Jesus believe the Centurion had great faith?
Great question as there is much to uncover and understand for us today. In biblical history at this time the centurion being a gentile was outside of the...
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daniel dagupon
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Prince Onyejelem
Is the perpetual virginity of Mary biblical?
The issue of Mary Being a perpetual virgin... is Roman Catholic in nature....or Roman Catholic dogma. The issue is that Joseph had plans to marry Mary before...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?
Everyone has sinned, and one of the results of sin is guilt. We can be thankful for guilty feelings because they drive us to seek forgiveness. The moment a...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?
Guilt should only be present when we are living in sin. The fact is that Sin is a daily challenge regardless of our present spiritual status as Christians,...
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Anson edment
What did Jesus mean that they would not die before the kingdom came in Mark 9:1?
Praise Jesus Christ. The answer for Mark 9:1 is that it denotes the Kingdom of God as the day when the Holy Spirit was poured upon the earth on the day of...
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George Delmindo
Is there any sin that God will not forgive?
The scripture says that it is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Paul admitted that he was a blasphemer before he became a christian, and during his...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Are there any biblical grounds that state whether a Protestant and Catholic can marry or not? Is there a specific reference that one of the two must convert to the other's belief?
I am Catholic and my wife is an Evangelical. We didn't convert, we kept our faith, learning from each other. We were married by both my parish priest and her...
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Neels Briekwa
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Is it alright for a Pastor to work outside the church to bring in needed income?
I think it would be okay for the Pastor not to work and concentrate on the ministerial obligations of his/her calling. However, this is dependent on a few...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
If I am saved and I sin, and die before asking for forgiveness, will I be forgiven?
1Corinthians 9:27; "But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself may be disqualified" said the...
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Anonymous
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who / what were the Nephilim?
The Nephilim ("fallen ones, giants") were the offspring of sexual relationships between the sons of God and daughters of men in Genesis 6:1-4. There is much...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why wasn't Cain's punishment death?
After Cain killed his brother Abel, God gave the following judgment to Cain: "And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Whom was Cain afraid of after he killed Abel?
In Genesis 4:13-14, shortly after he killed his brother Abel, "Cain said to the LORD, 'My punishment is more than I can bear. Today you are driving me from...
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Joshua Abbott
How do you respectfully and gently discuss Christianity with Catholic parents without causing any major insult?
I've struggled with this when talking to my manager. He seems to think I'm asking him questions about his faith in an objective manner. But, I think the key...
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Jeffrey Kranz
, Believer, blogger, founder of the Overview Bible Project
What is the book of Romans?
Romans is one of the apostle Paul’s letters, which was written to the Christians in Rome. Paul has not yet been to Rome, and wants to encourage the church...
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Stephen Pratt
, stephen pratt
Is Jesus going to return during the blood-red moon of 2015?
We are told that no one knows the day or the hour of Jesus return. Mark 13:32. We are also told that we should constantly be on our guard for we do not know...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the book of Romans?
Author: Romans 1:1 identifies the author of the Book of Romans as the apostle Paul. Romans 16:22 indicates that Paul used a man name Tertius to transcribe...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about palm reading?
Palm reading, also known as "palmistry" or "chiromancy," has its roots in Greek mythology. Chiromancy, from the Greek kheiro, meaning "hand," and mantia,...
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Colin Wong
, Founder, eBible.com
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What is the easiest Bible translation to read?
The ASV (American Standard Bible) was written in 1901and based on the RV (Revised Version) Bible. The RV Bible in turn was written in the late 19th century...
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Bernita Rainey
, Missionary and Minster wife
Were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
Biblical fact they were praying without the spirit of God telling them everything to do in word and indeed do it all in the name of jesus. Thats why the...
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Richard Zonker
What is the easiest Bible translation to read?
I am reading the ASV translation and I find it confusing in some ways.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Where is Jesus now? Is Jesus in heaven?
According to Mark 16:19 and 1 Peter 3:22, Jesus is in heaven right now at the right hand of God the Father. Luke 24:51 and Acts 1:9-11 describe the bodily...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What will happen to my little dogs if the rapture takes me away?
Great question in my humble opinion God knows what you have need of before you ask and He's made the provision for it. By our prayer in faith we exercise...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to delight yourself in the Lord in Psalm 37:4?
Psalm 37:4 says, "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Taking delight in the Lord means that our hearts truly find...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?
There are two primary ways Christians can stop doubting God. The first is reading the Bible. In order to stop doubting, trust must be built. But it is hard...
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Jeffrey Kranz
, Believer, blogger, founder of the Overview Bible Project
Is Jesus still the son of God or is he now merged with God as one God entity now that he is in heaven?
Scripture teaches that Jesus has not merged with God; the two persons are still distinct. In fact, Jesus' role as the Son of God was declared "with power by...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does God care about the little things that happen in our lives?
Of course, God cares about the little things in our lives, because everything is "little" compared to God! Luke 12:7 says, "Indeed, the very hairs of your...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
How should Christian parents respond if a child has a learning disability?
A child is a gift from God. We don't have any input of how that child will come into the World, except for the Mother doing everything in her power to have a...
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JD Abshire
What does Acts 10:35 teach us about God accepting righteous people as candidates for salvation?
Romans 3:10-11 "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God." (See also...
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Anonymous
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
The topic of dinosaurs in the Bible is part of a larger ongoing debate within the Christian community over the age of the earth, the proper interpretation of...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
Is it alright for a Pastor to work outside the church to bring in needed income?
God originally made it, that those who labor in the gospel should also make their living out of the gospel (1 Cor. 9:14, also 1 Timothy 5:17). Paul giving...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Does the Bible mention another destruction of Israel?
Yes, and it will make the Holocaust look like a picnic. The old testament prophets make this very plain. After Jesus returns he will establish the nation of...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Why are there so many Christian denominations? Shouldn't the church agree?
The answer is found in Acts 20:28-30 ‘Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the...
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Ezekiel Kimosop - Pastor & Bible Scholar
Were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
I sense a number of possible scenarios on the part of the disciples regarding this problem. They may have faced some experiential approach on the part of the...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Is Jesus going to return during the blood-red moon of 2015?
No, but it may be the time when Israel sign a covenant of death mentioned in Isaiah and be the beginning of the 7 year tribulation period that comes prior to...
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JD Abshire
Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?
I do not believe a true born again believer can be possessed by a demon. Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:30 "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
What does Acts 10:35 teach us about God accepting righteous people as candidates for salvation?
There is absolutely no doubt that the angel of God was sent to Cornelius because of his wonderful attitude to God and his neighbor. The Angel actually...
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daniel dagupon
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Seth Freeman
What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?
Scripture doesn't speak directly to illegal immigration. But the word "illegal" ought to be a fairly big tell. Unless the government asks us to do something...
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Seth Freeman
Why did the Pharisees say it was illegal to carry the mat on the Sabbath?
The Jews were not allowed to work on the Sabbath, and they had very strict rules about what was classified as work. It was considered work to carry his mat,...
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Seth Freeman
What does Acts 10:35 teach us about God accepting righteous people as candidates for salvation?
This is a great passage of Scripture as we see the Gospel being spread outside the confines of the Jewish people. Peter realizes that that Gospel is for...
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Beverly Bethea