What is the Apostles' Creed?
The Apostles' Creed is not found in the Bible. The Apostles' Creed was not written by the apostles. Rather, it was written at least 150 years after the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Nicene Creed?
Other than the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed is likely the most universally accepted and recognized statements of the Christian faith. The Nicene Creed...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning/definition of the word Catholic?
The word catholic literally means "universal," as in "the universal church." It originally was applied to all Christians because we are all part of the...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
It is an abomination the closest the bible comes to this is found in romans 1:27 when it talks of men losing natural affection with women... and are inflamed...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the sun of righteousness?
The phrase "the sun of righteousness" appears in Malachi 4:2: "But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings....
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Olakunle AJIBOLA
What is the sun of righteousness?
The Sun of Righteousness from Malachi 4:2 represents Jesus Christ the saving power of the Mighty God who came to the world to dispel the darkness around us....
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How do we confess to one another?
As a Catholic, who confesses my sins to a priest. I want to break my answer into three parts: 1. Convince you that confessing one's sins to one another is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
The apostle Paul wrote, "To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood,...
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
Is there more than one heaven?
Heaven is Gods throne; but he desires to live or make a home in people, so he provided a way through Jesus. Immanuel..means God with us. Heaven and earth is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should I do with my life after graduation?
First of all, congratulations! You have seen a course of study through to completion and have received recognition for your work. Throughout the rest of your...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is Barack Obama the antichrist?
Typically, there are at least two inherent flaws when this question is asked. First, in the United States, and surely other nations, many seek to demonize...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
There is no overt mention of anal sex in the Bible. In the account of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19, a large group of men sought to gang rape two angels...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christian women wear head coverings?
1 Corinthians 11:3-16 addresses the issue of women and head coverings. The context of the entire passage of 1 Corinthians 11:3-16 is submission to the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
There are certainly occasions where it makes practical sense to make preparations for the future. However, it is our attitude to this that is important. Our...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Should we dress up nice for church?
When one is meeting the "Master and Creator of the Universe", oh he has to dress up nicely.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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When and how do we receive the Holy Spirit?
The apostle Paul clearly taught that we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior. First Corinthians 12:13 declares, "For we...
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D W
Was Jesus angry when he replied to the man asking him to heal his son?
No, there is no evidence of that. If anything, He was sad for the Jews, who continued to mock Him and reject Him, even in the face of the fact that He was...
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D W
Why was the laying of hands and praying for the believers in Samaria required in order to receive the Holy Spirit?
"Laying on of the hands" and anointing with oil was part of Hebrew (Jewish) obedience to God in setting apart certain ones for official offices in the Jewish...
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D W
How do we confess to one another?
We are not obligated to confess our sins to anyone on earth. We confess our sins (1 John 1:9) when we stray from God's Word. Confess to Him. Confessing to...
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Jena Kittle
Why was the laying of hands and praying for the believers in Samaria required in order to receive the Holy Spirit?
Why did the Holy Spirit not descend on these recent believers in Samaria like He did on other believers in the Bible at the moment they accept Christ? Why d...
Acts 8:14 - 17
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the human spirit?
The human spirit is the incorporeal part of man. The Bible says that the human spirit is the very breath of Almighty God and was breathed into man at the...
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D W
What do you do if you are a Christian teenager with un-believing parents?
Don't just walk out on your own without anywhere to go. Don't get into an association with someone who may appear "nice" on the surface but internally has...
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Evelyn Ayodele
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again?
To best answer this question, we're going to look at two powerful passages of Scripture. The first is found in the book of Psalms: "As far as the east is...
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D W
How do you win the battle of spirit over the of flesh?
When one receives Jesus as Savior one is inhabited by the Holy Spirit. You are now enabled to win the victory over the sinful nature. Don't get in His way by...
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D W
How do you stop an unknown spirit or demon from having sex with you on a daily basis?
An authentically born-again Believer in Jesus as Savior cannot be possessed by a demon. No filthy maggot demon is going to occupy the same space as the Holy...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
It is permissible to stop tithing while paying off debt. Paying debts is a duty; tithing is "optional" for the simple reason that the command to tithe was...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
No it is not possible the moment you do you never stop being in debt. The bible says seek first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added to...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
What do you do if you are a Christian teenager with un-believing parents?
you are light in that family keep praying for them and live a good Christian life that stands out in godly behavior be a good example to them of...
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Anonymous
What is God's righteous right hand in the context of Isaiah 41:10?
It means God's divine protection will be with us even as we continue to be obedient to His word.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do we become angels after we die?
Angels are beings created by God (Colossians 1:15-17) and are entirely different from humans. They are God's special agents to carry out His plan and to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should we dress up nice for church?
It is good for us to ponder why we wear what we do. Genesis 35:1-3 may shed some light on the subject. "Then God said to Jacob, 'Go up to Bethel and settle...
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Thad Craig
, retired military
Does God love me personally and as an individual? Does the term, "the world" apply to every human being?
The term "the world" means each individual in the world --- at least it does to me. When I first read it, I thought who am I compared to all the people there...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
What does it mean that "you shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead"?
cutting oneself with marks for the dead or tattoos is forbidden because people who usually do these things expose and enter into wrong covenants without...
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Olga Camarillo
How do we confess to one another?
Do we confess our sins like the Catholics (a priest)?
James 5:16
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him?
The story of Balaam and his talking donkey is found in Numbers 22. Balaam was a pagan prophet who practiced divination and other magic arts, led Israel into...
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Anonymous
Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him?
Bible says that the Donkey spoken to him, and Yes, it could have been a surprise. But what that Donkey spoke to him might have been a surprise. But in those...
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John Fernandes
Is it ok to talk to the dead at the grave site?
We are being told to pray for the soul of the departed - in fact some of the preachers states that we should pray for our dear and loved ones who are gone to...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Are Jehovah's Witnesses right about being the only ones who know the truth about Armageddon?
Before I answer the simple question which was asked, I want to compliment @Jim Gordon for his open-mindedness and maturity, I mean, relative to his fellows....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian have hobbies?
Webster's dictionary defines a hobby as "a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation." God knows we need to relax from...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to guard your heart?
Proverbs 4:23-26 instructs believers to, "above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep...
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Ato Incoom
When Esther was standing in the presence of her enemy, how can we apply this section to our life applications today?
Esther's boldness indicates that even in the mist of stormy weather God is always with us, so far as we continue to do HIS will. Even though I walk through...
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Evelyn Ayodele
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BobbiLee Jones
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
Putting all Scripture together on this subject, it would seem that when a believer dies he does not go directly to the Bema of Christ, or the judgment seat...
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D W
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
A Christian who passes away goes instantly to the Judgement Seat of Christ for rewards and from there into His Eternal Presence, SPIRITUALLY! At the Rapture...
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Thmas Ford
, Brother
Is it ok to talk to the dead at the grave site?
I have always said if talking to the dead makes you feel to better, then go ahead. However, the Bible says that the dead neither hear nor speak with the...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
What does it mean that "you shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead"?
God’s Law specifically forbade the making of cuttings upon the flesh for the dead. (Le 19:28; 21:5; De 14:1) The reason for this was that Israel was a holy...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
What should we learn from the life of Rahab?
How was Rahab rewarded for exercising faith? Her preservation during Jericho’s destruction surely was a blessing from Jehovah. Later, she married Salmon...