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Answer by Leon Penny , Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in

Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

Jesus has said that there always be poverty. That does not answer the question. I believe that we can all agree that starvation is a non issue in First world...

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Question by Mary Richards

Which side of Adam was the rib taken to create Eve?

Is there any significance if it was taken from the right side versus the left side?

September 02 2013 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Asabe Tahir

Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?

1. An understanding of WHO WE are (spirit, soul & body), WHO GOD is (the ALL I AM God) and who we're IN HIM is key in having victory over our natural...

September 02 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Casper Mcconnell , Casper the Irish

What archeological evidence has there been for the historicity of the Bible?

I just watched a doc on British TV on archaeologists finding the Ark in Mount Ararat (Turkey). Isn't it strange that even archaeological evidences are so...

September 02 2013 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Casper Mcconnell , Casper the Irish

What does the Bible say about the idea of ancient aliens?

Gen 6:1-4 and Num 13:32-33 are referred to by Jesus, and His brother Jude also refers to similar strange events when angelic creatures or "sons of god" came...

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Answer by Daniel Adeyelu

Why was Saul's action in killing the Gibeonites so serious for Israel?

God was trying to drum it into the ears of the Israelites that they needed to be credible people. that they should always honour thier words. The vow made by...

September 02 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

What archeological evidence has there been for the historicity of the Bible?

A LOT actually - so much that it has its own discipline called Biblical archaeology. Biblical archaeology involves the recovery and scientific investigation...

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Answer by D W

What is the day of Pentecost?

In the Acts of the Apostles the writer, Luke, is addressing Jews and Jewish proselytes, not Gentiles. Those Jews who had returned to Jerusalem constituted 18...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus tell people to 'go and sin no more' if sinlessness is impossible?

There are two instances in the New Testament when Jesus told someone to "sin no more," and they were each under very different circumstances. The first is...

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Answer by D W

Why did Jesus tell people to 'go and sin no more' if sinlessness is impossible?

Every authentically born-again Believer in Jesus as Savior has been forgiven of every sin, past, present and future. We are sinless in the eyes of God. When...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?

We must keep in mind that the Bible is intended to be taken as a whole. The books preceding the Four Gospels are anticipatory, and the books which follow are...

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Answer by D W

Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?

Matthew was written entirely to Jews. Mark was written entirely to Romans in Rome. Luke was written entirely to Greeks and Hellenistic Jews. Matthew tells us...

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Answer by Cherie Mitchell

What is the day of Pentecost?

Pentecost is known as Shavuot (one of the feast days of the Lord) in the Hebrew. It was on this day that Moses brought down the tablets from the Mt. Sinai...

September 01 2013 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JOHN PERRY , 15 year missionary taught Apologetics college level

Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

GOD provides but He also says ask,seek,knock, I think pride gets in the way for people needing help. Just go out out and watch the birds look for food Gods=...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the day of Pentecost?

Pentecost is significant in both the Old and New Testaments. "Pentecost" is actually the Greek name for a festival known in the Old Testament as the Feast of...

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Answer by Cherie Mitchell

Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

Unfortunately, it has to do with the fallen nature of man. As John Milton put it: Paradise Lost. Man gave into temptation and then, to sin. Man, when in his...

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Answer by Don Watson

What archeological evidence has there been for the historicity of the Bible

Several tons of it. There are numerous websites devoted to answering this question, which has been asked and answered tons of times. See for example:...

September 01 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Answer by Cherie Mitchell

What does the Bible say about the idea of ancient aliens?

I haven't read anywhere about ancient aliens. I have read about spirits, angels, demons, etc., but not aliens.

September 01 2013 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?

They seem impossible because they are impossible. "Sanctify" yourself as much as you can and they are still impossible; that is the point. If we can actually...

September 01 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kelli Trujillo , Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

I think that there are a few things to consider here. First of all, the Bible tells us that when we have a need, we are to ask God in faith: Matthew 7:7 "Ask...

September 01 2013 5 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?

First Samuel 16:14 says, "The Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him." This is also mentioned in 1 Samuel...

September 01 2013 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?

The bad spirit that deprived Saul of his peace of mind was the bad inclination of his mind and heart—his inward urge to do wrong. When Jehovah withdrew his...

September 01 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

Some people die of starvation because other people are greedy. Jesus commands everyone to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, take care of the sick, yet some...

September 01 2013 3 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Collinson , Tim Collinson

Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?

I think that when it says all things, this is not necessarily always the miraculous or always in biblical proportions. The apostle Paul is talking about your...

September 01 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Hill , Son. Servant. Slave. All of the Most High.

How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?

In the Old Testament, there are a few things that God said that He would cause to happen in the lives of all that He saved. Ezekiel 36:16-36 16 Moreover the...

September 01 2013 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezra King , Ezra King

How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?

Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

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Answer by Cherie Mitchell

How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?

The gifts of the Spirit is a good answer. It's scriptural. I know a lot of believers who speak in tongues and some who don't. Do the ones who don't speak in...

September 01 2013 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anonymous
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Is the "Platinum Rule" unbiblical? And should it be rejected?

It doesn't sound biblical at all. Other than the devil, one of man's greatest enemies is himself. After some people are mistreated for so long (for example,...

September 01 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Why was Saul's action in killing the Gibeonites so serious for Israel?

Joshua had a treaty with the Gibeonites. After the destruction of Jericho and Ai, the people of Gibeon sent ambassadors to trick Joshua and the Israelites...

September 01 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jade Enright

Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

Jesus says don't be anxious about your life what you will wear etc. Why do people still starve to death?

Matthew 6:25 - 34

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Answer by Cherie Mitchell

Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?

We can only do the things that please God by the power of His Holy Spirit. Our flesh is weak and tends to complain, murmur, have tantrums, covet, be selfish,...

September 01 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gerald LaRosa , Music Minster, Professional Musician

Is the "Platinum Rule" unbiblical? And should it be rejected?

I have to disagree. The answer and view is a bit myopic. Well Yes, It's Biblical. It's just one example of the relativity of the living word. When and if you...

September 01 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by D W

What are some modern forms of idolatry?

Anything that the Holy Spirit does not provide in support of our Spiritual Nature. Think about it. You'll be up all night, all day tomorrow if you can stay...

September 01 2013 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gerald LaRosa , Music Minster, Professional Musician

If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

I have studied James and it occurred to me to draw a diagram of the balance between faith and works. Picture a sea-saw at a playground. On one end sits a...

September 01 2013 1 Comments 25 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are some modern forms of idolatry?

All the various forms of modern idolatry have one thing at their core: self. We no longer bow down to idols and images. Instead we worship at the altar of...

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Answer by Gerald LaRosa , Music Minster, Professional Musician

What are some modern forms of idolatry?

I happened to view the recent MTV Awards show that televised from Brooklyn NY. My mouth hung open and my stomach wrenched. It's not just a generational...

September 01 2013 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anonymous
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What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?

I agree with the ones above, and add: Smart Phones Labeling people with a "number" ID (e.g., Social Security No.) Tapping into your phone conversations,...

September 01 2013 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anonymous
Medium

What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?

I Quote N.T. Wright: The real problem with the myth of progress is, as I just hinted, that it cannot deal with evil. And when I say “deal with,” I don’t just...

September 01 2013 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anonymous
Medium

Should we still keep the Ten Commandments?

Most definitely, we should and want to keep God's commandments. The commandments are there for a purpose: to show us God's character, to keep us walking the...

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Answer by E'lise Moore

Why does Jesus look around at the temple? What is he thinking about?

Matthew 21:12 Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple,and overturned the tables of the money...

August 31 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carl Jones

Can a person be saved through general revelation?

No, a person cannot be saved by general revelation, it requires belief in the promised Messiah. This is a specific revelation of Jesus by the Father. Jesus...

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Answer by Win Alme , Mr

What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?

Unfortunately, much of our "religion" today is trying to reach or please God by our own works. Galatians deals with being saved by faith and then trying to...

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Answer by Carl Jones

How can we know if a person is saved?

I would ask; "What does the crucifixion of Christ mean to you?" If he answers that it was a miscarriage of justice, it shouldn't have happened or along...

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Answer by Tony Vinson

Why does Jesus look around at the temple? What is he thinking about?

Jesus said, in John 5:19 "but what he sees the Father do, for what things so ever he does, these also does the Son likewise." One of the sub questions above...

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Answer by Shakey Mclovin

What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?

Eugenics. Genetically Modified. Mixing dna of two or more different species to create a hybrid, beast. Not sci-fi anymore. They are playing God. Its being...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What will we be doing in heaven?

In Luke 23:43, Jesus declared, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with me in paradise." The word Jesus used for "paradise" is paradeisos which means "a...

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Answer by Bonnie Raguet

What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?

The Internet is the most obvious one to me. It links every one together and when you need a answer to a question where do you go? The Internet. When I write...

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