What is the Assumption of Mary?
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven, informally known as The Assumption, according to the beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is papal infallibility Biblical?
Let me break up my answer into three parts: 1. Papal Primacy - that the pope is first among equals. 2. Papal Authority - as designated by the keys to the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?
The Roman Catholic Church's teaching about the pope ("pope" means "father") is built upon and involves the following Roman Catholic teachings: 1) Christ made...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?
Let me break up my answer into three parts: 1. Papal Primacy - that the pope is first among equals. 2. Papal Authority - as designated by the keys to the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?
The statement "I am the door," found in John 10:7, is the third of seven "I am" declarations of Jesus recorded only in John's Gospel. These "I am"...
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Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?
Very good analogy but further insight but complete answer. Adam and Eve was sheep gone astray and thus all of humanity has gone astray, now being in the...
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Delvaughn Mccall
Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?
Grace is the favor n mercy of Yah to get right what you have done wrong, John 3:16 confirms just that, the word believe is a two fold word, it's not only...
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Fred Palmer
What is the proper perspective to have regarding self-love?
We are created in His image how can we not love what out of love he made in the image of Himself
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Vatican (or Vatican City)?
The word Vatican is from the Latin vaticanus, which means "hill." The Vatican is the palace in Vatican City that is used as the official residence of the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the Vatican (or Vatican City)?
Vatican City - capitol of the Catholic church, home to the pope, owner of impressive collections of art and history all contained within the borders of the...
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Nyenda Shiganchey
Who is the creator of Satan?
As in Bible there is only creation at first page, so from where did Satan come, who polluted the brain of Adam and Eve?
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Robert Beaulieu
, Follower
Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?
Master Jesus Say's Mark 16:16 NASB "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. A baby cannot...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
What is the judgment of people other than the Israelites during the Old Testament period?
I have read enough explanations to the question "what would happen to people who have never heard the Gospel?" But there were people even before Jesus was bo...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Is Deuteronomy 22:22 still effective since in John 8:3-7, there was only a woman present and would be considered an unfair trial?
I think we have to appreciate that there are two aspects to the law: there is the forbidden act, then there is enforcement. From this perspective, the Law is...
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Jon Glass
Is Deuteronomy 22:22 still effective since in John 8:3-7, there was only a woman present and would be considered an unfair trial?
My answer would sound a bit different. The OT Law, as quoted above, applied to the secular state of Israel. The Law, as given, was not to define an ideal...
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Delvaughn Mccall
Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?
This answer is no for many reasons, one babies are not baptized for any reason, their parents are their covering until they are old enough to be accountable...
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Ron Graham
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Acts 2:38 says that one must be baptised "for the forgiveness of sins" whereas Matthew 26:28 says that Jesus shed his blood "for the forgiveness of sins". We...
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Jorge Cevallos
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
I am a Catholic and I want to answer to all those who have attacked Catholicism. Please, first of all apply to your own lives what Jesus said (read Matthew...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
What is the proper perspective to have regarding self-love?
The world tells us that we can't love others until we love ourselves first, and many people adhere to this philosophy. I, personally, see this as false...
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Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
I do believe that the only conclusion was that God knew Adam and Eve were going to disobey as soon as He gave them a command i.e. "Do not eat." and it was...
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Sammy Luo
What do God's words to Moses about blotting out of his book mean for substitutionary atonement?
In this passage Moses gives a plea for the people that is characteristic of his role as intermediary between God and Israel: he asks God to forgive the Israe...
Exodus 32:31 - 34
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?
One must understand that the Watch Tower is the source of their theological beliefs (via new light or revelation, which is ever changing to cover exposed...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?
The sect known today as the Jehovah's Witnesses started out in Pennsylvania in 1870 as a Bible class led by Charles Taze Russell. Russell named his group the...
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Jeffrey Kranz
, Believer, blogger, founder of the Overview Bible Project
Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
Christians are not given a biblical mandate to boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies. We may boycott companies from pure motives, or even to...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How do we confess to one another?
The larger context of the verse you're asking about is this: James 5: 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing...
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Chia Chen
Why did Jesus say to use the worldly wealth to gain friends for ourselves?
So that when it is gone, we will be welcomed into eternal dwellings?
Luke 16:9
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is Deuteronomy 22:22 still effective since in John 8:3-7, there was only a woman present and would be considered an unfair trial?
The short answer is "no," Deuteronomy 22:22 is no longer applicable under the New Covenant in Christ. Jesus' blood covers all of our sins. Here is a great...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians homeschool their children?
The question of whether Christians should home school their children is one that many families wrestle with. The Bible tells us that children are a gift from...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
As a Bible believing Christian my dollars and time go only toward organizations that promote the full Liberties paid for in precious blood. (1 Corinthians...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should Christians stand up for their faith in such an anti-Christian world?
As Christians, the two things we can do to stand up for Christ are to live according to His Word and grow our own knowledge of Him. Christ said, "Let your...
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D W
How should Christians stand up for their faith in such an anti-Christian world?
In all your ways acknowledge Him. Proverbs 3:5-6.
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D W
Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
Yes, and Amen! At the same time we must pray for each one of them to acknowledge Jesus as Savior by grace through faith.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
Some Christian organizations have declared boycotts of companies with anti-Christian policies. Starbucks, Amazon, Nike, and other corporations have been the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
Christians should definitely support the nation of Israel. We must remember that Israel, the nation, is very special to God. We read in Deuteronomy 7:6-8...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
My opinion all Bible believing Christians must support the state of Israel as commanded in scripture. To choose not to for what ever reason or false doctrine...
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Kay mbewe
What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?
We did a study today where we learnt about angels who are ministering spirits. (Hebrews). These angels have the ability to appear as humans. Most examples of...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?
Further distinction needs to be made. Can a Christian support someone struggling with homosexual desires? Yes! It is good to do so. Can a Christian support...
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D W
Is Deuteronomy 22:22 still effective since in John 8:3-7, there was only a woman present and would be considered an unfair trial?
Deuteronomy is by no means still effective. The Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament contains scripture that is informative for us, but is not directed to us in...
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Steve Francis
, Prot. Chaplain, (Ret) Centinela State Prison, Imperial, CA
What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?
There is only one spirit that is not false or evil and that is the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Tri-Unity of God. If one is clothed ("put on the full...
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Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
Why would God ask Abraham to circumcise himself and sons?
Abram had been walking with God for 25 years by faith. Abram was now mature enough that God expected him to walk before Him or obey Him blamelessly (V1) and...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Is God interested in organized religion?
Thank goodness, I hope this "its not a religion its a relationship" drivel is finally put to rest. I've asked my evangelical friends where God tells us to be...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?
It seems a contradiction that a God who is love can also hate. We are created with the capacity to both love and hate; it is part of our being created in the...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?
Love is just one attribute of God. Much confusion exists today concerning this concept of a god who is all love and nothing else. We get into big trouble if...
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D W
Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?
The context is clear. That individual was to be prevented from associating with the church as long as he went his own way. He was abiding in his sinful...
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Anonymous
Why would God ask Abraham to circumcise himself and sons?
Should men today get circumcised?
Genesis 17:1 - 27
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?
The seven churches described in Revelation 2-3 are seven literal churches at the time that John the apostle was writing Revelation. Though they were literal...
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JOHN PERRY
, 15 year missionary taught Apologetics college level
What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?
Yes Divination is in scriptures and denounced as dangerous and rebuked look it up. Saul was destroyed because of it.