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  1. Why was Nehemiah successful in convincing the people this time?
  2. Is it meaningless to remember God when you're young? (Ecclesiastes 12:1, 6-8)
  3. Who was the woman who poured expensive perfume mentioned in Matthew 26:6-13?
  4. How are angels "ministering spirits" (Hebrews 1:14)?
  5. How did Jesus become sin? 2 Corinthians 5:21
  6. What was the psalmist's problem (Psalm 42:3-4)?
  7. What are the laws of God mentioned in Psalms 119:1?
  8. What does Job say about the creation of the earth in Job 38:4-6 in the ESV?
  9. Wouldn't the time frame between the 5th & 7th plagues referenced in Exodus have to be 10 months, considering the reproduction period of cattle?


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Answer by Mi Shad Ow , Layman

Can prayer from members of a cult such as Christian Science, Scientology or Theosophy have any effect on an authentic Christian?

The short answer is no. The best thing I can think of is to read the story of Balaam in Num. 22-24 with special attention to Num. 23:8, 20, & 26. This...

October 25 2013 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Glenn Harrell , Bi-vocational Minister, writer

Can a Christian lose salvation?

The law proved to all of us that, if we were required to be good enough for God to love and save us--then NONE of us stood a chance or hope. We are all...

October 25 2013 4 Comments 50 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

Is baptism essential for salvation according to Romans 6:3-5?

In Matt. 26:28, Jesus tells us that He shed His blood for the remission of sins. In Acts 2:38, Peter tells us to be baptized for the remission of sins.. Look...

October 25 2013 3 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Priscilla Quarles

Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?

When God said let us make man in our image and after our likeness.. Well the image of God is a spirit. We are spirits that lives in a body.We were not made...

October 25 2013 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

Should a minister be a god-parent to a child born out of wedlock?

My answer would be, of course a minister or priest or rabbi could love and be available to guide and support a child born to an unwed father and mother, by...

October 25 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

Can a Christian lose salvation?

The Bible was written to and about the saved people. It is full of warnings and cautions about rremaining faithful in order not to be lost. For if after they...

October 25 2013 50 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 (KJV) To...

October 25 2013 2 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?

There is nothing in the Bible about asking Jesus to come into your heart. Even the idea is not in the Bible. Jesus said He that believeth and is baptized...

October 25 2013 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?

It meant that those people would live to see all those things take place. The word generation here means what it does everywhere else in the Bible it beant...

October 25 2013 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Heather Willcockson

Who is the author of the Book of John? Is it John the disciple of Jesus?

The short answer is yes. It is John the disciple of Jesus.

October 25 2013 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

Most of the New Testament was written to and about Christians, saved, sanctified people. And it is full of warnings to rremain faithful so thay we shall not...

October 25 2013 4 Comments 31 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

In Matt. 26:28, Jesus tells us that He shed His blood for the remission of sins. In Acts 2:38, Peter tells us to be baptized for the remission of sins.. Look...

October 25 2013 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Solomon Osei-Kyere , Student of the Word

What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?

I intended to contribute my opinion but as I came across this verse today- Hebrews 8, I prayed that through the Holy Spirit, God Himself will enlighten our...

October 25 2013 2 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Answer by lisa troy

Is Barack Obama the antichrist?

For centuries Christians have speculated about the identity of Antichrist. Likely candidates have included princes and popes of the past as well as...

October 25 2013 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Who is the antichrist?

There is much speculation about the identity of the Antichrist. Some of the more popular targets are Vladimir Putin, Prince William, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and...

October 25 2013 14 Comments 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Be Betz

Why did God let my house burn down in a fire?

I am very sorry for anyone who goes through such great loss. Pictures seem to have the greatest impact. However, let go of any other collections you may have...

October 25 2013 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by William Luebbert

What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?

1. The same logic (and similar arguments) are used by protestants to say there is no need for an ordained priesthood within the church at all (for any...

October 25 2013 3 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by OTTIS MACHIRI , Construction Manager, Member of Christ Embassy Church

Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

The book of John says that the Word (who is Jesus Christ) was with God from eternity. At no other time does the bible ever record that the God-Head was...

October 25 2013 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Seth Freeman

How can one know if someone is doing demonic rituals?

I would probably ask them. I might not mention the word demonic, but there's nothing wrong with asking someone what they believe and what kind of religious...

October 25 2013 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Is Barack Obama the antichrist?

First Read all of 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2 then consider verses 6-7. "And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the...

October 25 2013 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dan Rivers , Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree

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...

October 25 2013 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 5 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Mofe Toluwa

Is the name "Jehovah" Biblical?

Where was it referenced in the Bible, and on what occasion?

2 Votes October 25 2013 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 4 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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....

October 25 2013 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 1 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 1 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 6 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

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...

October 25 2013 6 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 3 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 25 2013 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Bill Schroeder

Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?

1 Samuel 16:1 - 13

5 Votes October 24 2013 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 24 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 24 2013 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 24 2013 4 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 24 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 24 2013 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 24 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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.

October 24 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up