Should a Christian get insurance?
The Lord gives us wisdom if we ask for it...James 1:5 ... Wisdom gives us the ability to make wise decisions. I'm sure that in the majority of cases it is...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
Why is the Bible so hard to understand?
Brother Houdmann has again given a very good answer to this difficult question; it's one that I've often asked myself. In fact, I'd say that if a Christian...
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Jim Tumlinson
, One beggar leading others to where the bread is
Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?
Yes and no. Some things to remember. We need revelation from God to help us discern if it is an evil spirit. We know they are out there and depending on your...
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David Hosford
Is Barack Obama the antichrist?
President Obama is a self-avowed Christian; he prays; he attends Church; and he seeks Biblical counsel. 1 John says we are to support our brothers, and even...
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Mofe Toluwa
Is the name "Jehovah" Biblical?
Where was it referenced in the Bible, and on what occasion?
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
Should a Christian get insurance?
There are also Christian alternatives to traditional insurance, and at least one group I researched (maybe all) meet the individual mandate. So it's not a...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Do we have apostles today?
The idea that, "that which is perfect shall come" is referring to the Bible, and an end to prophecy, tongues, knowledge, as if they were regarded as childish...
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Andrew Hayman
I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?
Pray! Our Lord loves to answer pray. Don't get drawn into the temptation of manipulating him to get what you want, there is no real joy in that; but what a...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
The answer to this question is probably to be found in Proverbs 8:22-30: "The LORD created me as the beginning of his works, before his deeds of long ago....
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kingsley baduya
, Missionary at Chinsapo AG
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
My view is that, Jesus says in the book of John, "I Am the way, truth and Life, no one can enter to my Father except by me. What He was trying to say is that...
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Bryan Diel
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
The pivotal subject of confession, will always depend on biblical facts. Using a priest as a go between was part of the old covenant God Made with Moses. The...
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Christa Mennad
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
In my view, the discussion misses the point. Thinking too much about HOW it should be done easily clouds the fact THAT it should be done. More important than...
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Abraham Varghese
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Doug M.
, Rescued From The Lion's Mouth
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Where in the Old Testament did God change His mind after making an eternal promise to someone?
The answer is when God changed His eternal promise concerning Eli's election and his family to the priesthood. 1Sa 2:30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God let my house burn down in a fire?
Every year, there are wildfires around the world. In 2012, and again in 2013, several fires devastated commercial and residential areas in the state of...
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Dom McCune Osba
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, please pray for this unworthy servant as I attempt to offer my views. As an Orthodox Christian, I was taught that we do...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Why is the Bible so hard to understand?
The Word of God is easy to understand ONCE he opens your mind and heart to it's meaning, as he opened the minds of the disciples so that they would...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
Why is the Bible so hard to understand?
The bible is written from 3500 years ago up to 1900 years ago yet every concept is consistent in meaning. Look up any word from "shoe" to "rock" and it is...
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Carl Naitram
Why is the Bible so hard to understand?
I have been studying the Bible for over 40 years and for about 25 of those years I found certain passages and topics difficult to reconcile because like so...
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Chris Dibbern
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
As a Catholic, I cannot remember the last time I confessed to a Priest. However, I don't disagree with the practice, because of James 5:16, and elsewhere. It...
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Joshua Adizue
What is the definition of marriage?
Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife:and they shall be one flesh. In other words, Marriage is a...
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Georg Kouz
Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
ONE IN UNION. From the HEBREW WORD ECHAD. In Deuteronomy 6.4, the original oldest manuscripts is written the word ECHAD, but the Marores later because they...
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Joshua Adizue
What is the definition of evangelism?
Mark 16:15. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Apparently "Evangelism" is zealous preaching and...
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Mary Miriti
What is the definition of evangelism?
Evangelism is spreading the good news of the love of God, to those lost in sin with an intention of winning them for God's heavenly kingdom.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian get insurance?
Christians sometimes struggle with the question of whether or not to get insurance-does a Christian with insurance demonstrate a lack of faith? This is a...
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Seth Freeman
Should a Christian get insurance?
I think the answer is yes, absolutely you should have insurance. The questioner didn't specify what type of insurance we're talking about, but insurance all...
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Tiffany O
, TIFF
How should a Christian deal with tithing and taxation?
The Bible refers to tithing as giving back to God one tenth of your income. Malachi 3:8-12 Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have...
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Tiffany O
, TIFF
What does it mean that a man of lowly spirit gains honor?
Good question. A man without a lowly spirit is a proud man. And the bible talks about the reward of a proud man. 1.Pride will deceive you. “The pride of your...
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Jim New
, Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!
How should a Christian deal with tithing and taxation?
When we use the word “tithing” it only refers to the OT Law of tithing and has nothing to do with the NT Church! I won't indulge in this to much other than...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do some Christmas traditions have pagan origins?
There is no doubt that some of what we now refer to as Christmas traditions can be traced back, in some form, to pagan cultures and celebrations. The ringing...
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Joannie Cooper
, Design custom decorations, scrapbooking card making
Should Christians celebrate Mother's Day?
We should celebrate mothers day every day. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER (which is the first...
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
Do we have apostles today?
There is no guarantee that one who sees Jesus and works miracles is an apostle nor should this be used as the only standard measure. Even Judas did these...
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Linda L Hughes
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian participate in reflexology?
Reflexology is a system of foot massage (or sometimes hand massage) that focuses on specific "reflex points" in the foot in order to relieve stress or...
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John-Luke Muresan
, Part-time Children and Youth Minister of Arthur Pentecostal
What is the definition of evangelism?
Tommy Barnett says it best, "Soul winning". It's about winning souls any way you can for the glory of Jesus Christ (Romans 10:12-17)
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the sons of David mentioned in the Bible?
First Chronicles 3:1-9 lists the sons of David. The list reads like this:"These were the sons of David born to him in Hebron:The firstborn was Amnon the son...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should Christians handle disputes (Matthew 18:15-17)?
Christians have often turned to the principles of Matthew 18 for guidance in handling disputes. It reads, "If your brother or sister sins, go and point out...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What issues are truly worth debating in the Christian faith?
Among the many denominations and divisions of the Christian faith, debates often arise. There are disagreements about church polity, six-day creationism,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is hyper-grace?
The termhyper-gracehas been used to describe a new wave of teaching that emphasizes the grace of God to the exclusion of other vital teachings such as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about the value of solitude?
Solitude, the state of being alone, is often considered one of the traditional spiritual disciplines. Many times it is associated with silence. The idea is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the significance of the Council of Chalcedon?
The Council of Chalcedon met in AD 451 in Chalcedon, a city in Asia Minor. The council's ruling was an important step in further clarifying the nature of...
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Elder Ashe
Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
Here’s the thing about Elohim = ‘Us’ and ‘Our’ of Genesis 1:26; 11:7 and other plurals yet single meaning words. 1974, 2013 by Elder S. D. Ashe From my...
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Seth Freeman
Should a Christian own a liquor store or sell liquor?
That is such an incredibly difficult question. I believe an honest reading of Scripture lends itself to the position that it's not wrong to drink alcohol....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?
The Bible declares children to be a blessing. Psalm 127:3 says, "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward." This is...
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Seth Freeman
I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?
Pray about it individually. Pray about it together as a couple. Ask God to direct you and to show you whether or not having a child is the right thing....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?
The concept of the "age of accountability" is that children are not held accountable by God for their sins until they reach a certain age, and that if a...