As citizens of heaven, what rights and protections do we have now on earth?
"For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;" Citizen: "a person who legally belongs to a co...
Philippians 3:20
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Darius Seals
Do we continue to fast even if we mistakenly ate while fasting?
I was trying to go at least one whole day fasting without eating a thing but drinking only water and nothing else, not even juice. But I forgot I was fasting...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians celebrate Mother's Day?
Mother's Day-called Mothering Day in the U.K.-can be traced back to ancient pagan practices, but it has gone through a lot of changes and names to get to...
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Wendy De Leon
Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in heaven?
Well like my Bishop use to say, who cares if we remember things or not!! We are going to be rejoicing!! No more pain, no more death, no more suffering etc....
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Alan Reynolds
Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in heaven?
I am no scholar but I am unconvinced we will remember. God will remember but us - no so sure. What makes me think this way are Matthew 25:31-46 and Matthew...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in heaven?
Yes of course we will remember, why else are we asked to walk so carefully and confess all our sin as God brings them to awareness? If we have unrepentant...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?
As a background, please read our article on "What does the Bible say about tattoos and body piercings?". Beyond the general theme of that article, there is...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?
I could quote some scriptures that indicate we should not cut our flesh nor brand ourselves but let me instead ask a few questions and make an observation...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does a Christian have two natures?
The first problem that comes up with this question is one of semantics. For example, many prefer "sin nature," others prefer "sinful nature," and still...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
Does a Christian have two natures?
Do any people you know have one, two, or more natures, by what you know of them? Francis Schaeffer taught about Faith choices. We are sitting by the fireside...
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John Fernandes
How to convert a Muslim to Christianity?
Give him the Good News of Christ, most important is the way one Christian live, a good example will influence the muslims to change the mind set of Living...
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Seth Freeman
How to convert a Muslim to Christianity?
It is the Spirit that convicts people of sin. So ultimately, in a way there is nothing you can do to bring a Muslim, or anyone into a relationship with...
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Seth Freeman
Did God create the universe?
Yes, God is the author of all created things. Only God is eternal, and therefore all things come from Him.
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Ken Laney
Do we have apostles today?
The term apostle comes form the greek term "apostolas" which literally meant "one sent on a mission". In terms of the apostles of the NT they were called on...
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Tim Collinson
, Tim Collinson
How to convert a Muslim to Christianity?
The only decision people make if they do is not to suddenly become believers on the Lord Jesus, but rather to respond by faith to the Gospel; the conviction...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?
Galatians 5:22-23 tells us, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." The...
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Fred Swan
, Christian , Husband , Father , Retired Coal Miner
What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?
I believe the fruit of the Holy Spirit is Christ likeness.
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JD Abshire
Do we have apostles today?
In the official sense apostles had to have been 1. Selected by The Lord (or Holy Spirit). 2. Personally have seen the Lord and eye witness of the...
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modise lehobye
How to convert a Muslim to Christianity?
Its all in the heart , as the saying goes, you can take a donkey to the river but you can't make it drink. PS. By donkey I do not literally refer to any...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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If Jesus is our atonement, why did He die at Passover instead of the Day of Atonement?
Every one of the Old Testament sacrifices typified Christ. The Passover, or paschal, sacrifice was a type of the Lord Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God. The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did blood and water come out of Jesus' side when He was pierced?
The Roman flogging or scourging that Jesus endured prior to being crucified normally consisted of 39 lashes, but could have been more (Mark 15:15; John...
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D C
Can a Christian lose salvation?
What does Ezekiel 18:21-32 say about "losing" or "not losing" your salvation? 21 “But if a wicked person turns away from all the sins they have committed and...
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dorcas nimoh
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JD Abshire
Who is our final arbiter when interpreting scriptures?
Scripture is its own best interpreter. Things to consider: the speaker, the audience, the era, culture, what comes before and after the text in question....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is it so difficult to live for God?
Jesus talked to those who would follow Him about taking up a cross, counting the cost, and giving up everything (Luke 14:25-33). "The way is hard that leads...
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Win Alme
, Mr
Why is it so difficult to live for God?
It is impossible for us to live for God. As Paul said, in Him, I live and move and have my being. Christ in you, the hope of glory. It is no longer I that...
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Win Alme
, Mr
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
Just as a baby says "Me do.", so we just want to do it by ourselves. Sad, but the balance scale mentality is prevalent. I do much more good than bad, so I'm...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Who is our final arbiter when interpreting scriptures?
Two groups, both pray and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance, interpret scriptures and come out with two different polar opposite conclusions. Who do we turn t...
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cody bitner
, student
How to convert a Muslim to Christianity?
How can a Christian convert a Muslim to Christianity?
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Zahari Schtonov
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
Salvation is from God and God alone. No amount of work on our part can make someone to turn towards the Word of God and believe, unless God has mercy: "...it...
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s l
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
I think that there is a number of reasons, each quite personal. Each conversion is unique because everyone is different. One reason (for the purpose of...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?
That's a very interesting question. From what the Jehovah's Witnesses teach, and according to their belief, they say that some of them who are chosen by God...
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Ema Sabau
Can a Christian lose salvation?
The salvation is not a Driver license card or a visa card which can be lost. Salvation is a state of our spirit,soul and body trough the faint in Jesus...
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D W
How can I understand God's calling in my life?
You do that by receiving and believing that it is God who has all the understanding and that He will impart it to you, sometimes gradually, sometimes over...
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Donna Bender
, Donna bender, mother of two, retired RN, Author:, Minister
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
Jesus Christ was born on September 11th of three BC. The date can be determined by tracing the activities of the stars While comparing them with the...
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John-Luke Muresan
, Part-time Children and Youth Minister of Arthur Pentecostal
Did God create only Adam and Eve and not additional humans?
That is a very interesting question and can be answered two ways. One, Adam's name is literally "man" or "mankind" when you see later in the Bible the word...
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Seth Freeman
Who are the Moabites today?
They were conquered in 582 BC by the Babylonians. The Jordanians today may be descended from them.
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Joannie Cooper
, Design custom decorations, scrapbooking card making
Can a Christian lose salvation?
Not abiding in Jesus will cost someone to lose salvation. Who ever runs the race and not finish is not worthy of the kingdom If a man abide not in me, he is...
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Jim Lambert
, Retired in 2004 from So Cal to St George Ut
Who are the Moabites today?
Genesis 19:37
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Sandra LINDSTROM
Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
God did create the animals in the beginning. He said 'Let there be". God breathe the breath of life into man. This is not their soul but their Spirit Animals...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
From the account in Hebrews 7 yes a christian should tithe. In the book of Hebrews 7, Abraham coming in from the slaughter paid a tenth of the spoil to...
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Don Mesquit
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
Julian, I believe it is simple a matter of authority. All beliefs, religious or otherwise, must be based on some authority. You believe it because of this or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
The short answer to this question is, no, a true Christian cannot "give back" salvation. Oddly enough, some who agree that a Christian cannot "lose" his...
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Jim New
, Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!
Can a Christian lose salvation?
I would suggest to you that the Bible does NOT teach eternal salvation, although it sure would be nice if it did. The WHOLE Bible warns Christians that they...
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Anthony Obiamalu
Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
All human being are created in the image and likeness of God. This implies that every human being is meant to go back to God. This is d original plan of God....
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Glenn Harrell
, Bi-vocational Minister, writer
Can a Christian lose salvation?
Very few questions bring out more passion in believers than this one question that Michael has so beautifully and succinctly summarized . My son is now 18...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus Christ our savior and to let the whole World know who He is. It is a time to reflect the Way, the Truth and the Life...
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Melva Ennis
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
Most people who are not raised in a Christian home have to do battle with Satan who will strive for the capture of their souls. He tried to convince me that...