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.
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What is the proper perspective to have regarding self-love?
My opinion is to always remember that we are the servants of God, humble, centered and balanced. Judges 6:11-12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon...
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Karen Arnold
Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?
I cannot comprehend why any Christian should hand over another sinner to Satan, why should we, because the next verse tells that the body would be destroyed,...
1 Corinthians 5:1 - 5
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?
My opinion to be active in the support of what God has clearly stated is an abomination would be wrong. That said, active support helping a tormented soul in...
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Tom M
What is the difference between the words "LORD" and "GOD"?
Mercado's answers are great. I would point out that Allah is not the same God (relative pronoun) that true Christians worship. Allah is a false god (no...
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David Riley
What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?
ghost or spirit, all spirits are not good, don't be fooled, there is many evil spirits around, just waiting to take advantage of you.
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patrick o reilly
What does it mean to be unclean until evening?
In my opinion, you will be "unclean" until the specified time has passed because all the animals listed in leviticus 11 which must not be eaten or touched...
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Greg Walker
What is the proper perspective to have regarding self-love?
I struggle with a desire to be positive about myself and the concern that this is ungodly self love.
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Anonymous
Is God interested in organized religion?
James 1:27 New International Version (NIV) 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their...
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Anonymous
Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?
I don't think so. I believe baptism is a symbol that is pointless if your not already a Christian.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How and to whom did Jesus pay our ransom?
A ransom is something that is paid to provide for the release of someone who is held captive. Jesus paid our ransom to free us from sin, death, and hell....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why does Acts 9:7 say that those traveling with Paul heard a voice, but Acts 22:9 says that they heard no voice?
As Paul relates his conversion experience to an audience in Jerusalem, he says, "They that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard...
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Bob Snyder
, Bob Snyder Christian Reformed/Calvinist/Augustinian Theology
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
Christ during His incarnation existed as a hypostatic union of two natures. Human and God together without mixing. 100% God and 100% man. When He died on the...
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Anonymous
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is justification by faith such an important doctrine?
The teaching of justification by faith is what separates biblical Christianity from all other belief systems. In every religion, and in some branches of what...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How is the Islamic idea of jihad different from the violence in the Bible?
Immediately following the horrific terrorist attacks on 9/11, many Westerners began to take notice of Islam for the first time. Many were shocked to find out...
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Meluleki Maphosa
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
Few questions will ever receive such wide interest! One thing that we seem to agree on is that we have differences of opinion here! One gets the feeling that...
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Don Pollock
How can I know that I have the presence of Holy Spirit in my heart?
Scripture defines how we can "initially" know someone receives the Holy Spirit. (More fruit will follow) Acts 10:44-46 While Peter yet spake these words, the...
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Bob Snyder
, Bob Snyder Christian Reformed/Calvinist/Augustinian Theology
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
You have to understand the doctrine of the Trinity. God is one being and three personages. For instance a cat is one being and zero persons, I am one being...
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Peggy Spurlock
How can I overcome having a critical spirit?
Ask God to change you from the inside out, and rebuke the Critical Spirit! 2 Corinthians 10:5 tells to break down strongholds that we need to renew our mind...
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Mark Anthony T. Gan
, Married
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Peggy Spurlock
Should we dress up nice for church?
It is not merely about dressing up, it is about purposely getting ready to worship God with both our body and mind. It is more important to be modest and...
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Anonymous
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
I think this sort of light which is mentioned in first day of creations is the light which is mentioned also in John 1:4 - "In him was life, and the life was...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
What is the significance of the woman seeking wool and flax in Proverbs 31?
I think this verse simply is summarizing that this woman cared diligently for the clothing and textile needs of her family. Before modern times, most women...
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Anonymous
What does the Bible say about reincarnation?
What do u mean by reincarnation? There will be life after death, the question is -what i will be like. It wont be physical. Luke 20:27-37 So what it will be...
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Harold Horner
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
What Happens After Death… What happens when we die… For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are we supposed to 'let go and let God?'
"Let go and let God" is a phrase that cropped up some years ago and still enjoys some popularity today. Actually, the Bible never tells us to "let go and let...
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Bruce Benson
What is the significance of the woman seeking wool and flax in Proverbs 31?
Proverbs 31:1 - 31
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
Many differences exist with the Roman Catholic Church but what it hinges on is justification. In the moment of salvation has your cup been filled up with...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?
Of the modern English translations of the Bible, it is only the King James Version of the Bible which uses the term "Holy Ghost." It occurs 90 times in the...
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D W
What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?
At the time of the KJV "Ghost," in the old English language, was the equivalent of Spirit (capital letter S, Holy). In merry old England homes were haunted...
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D W
What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?
'Ghost," as an evil or benevolent entity, is not the Biblical word. The Biblical Word is Spirit, capital letter S, indicating the Holy Spirit. At death the...
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Chuck Young
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
there are many differences between catholic & protestant faiths. there are many difference between protestant & protestant faiths. " all who call...
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D W
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
Catholicism is a religion. Christianity is not. Poster S. Michael Houdmann has an excellent post concerning the errors that religion imposes on Christianity....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about reincarnation?
The concept of reincarnation is completely without foundation in the Bible, which clearly tells us that we die once and then face judgment (Hebrews 9:27)....
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
My opinion the short answer No way, there is no infallible Apostolic succession in scripture, just theatrical traditions and beliefs that are taught as...
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Pam Johnson
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
if Catholicism is Christianity why have there been people in history that, after having read the Bible, disagreed so vehemently with what the Catholic Church...
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Gary Patton
, People Development Coach to Christians
How can I know that I have the presence of Holy Spirit in my heart?
There are many ways as others have suggested. And Dan above makes an excellent point in last two sentences above. Humbly, my suggestion is one that for me is...
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Jude Allen
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
There is a difference, and the difference does matter. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God, John 3:16. Catholics also believe that Jesus is the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I have assurance of my salvation?
Many followers of Jesus Christ look for the assurance of salvation in the wrong places. We tend to seek assurance of salvation in the things God is doing in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
Malachi 3:9-10 is often used to teach the need for Christians to tithe to local churches today. That passage reads, "You are cursed with a curse, for you are...
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
The word 'catholic' (from Casper above) means universal and when applied to faith means the entire body of the Christian church. The problem begins when the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Olivet Discourse?
The Olivet Discourse is the name given to the orderly and extended teaching given by Jesus Christ on the Mount of Olives. His subject is the end times. This...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
How can I know that I have the presence of Holy Spirit in my heart?
I think knowing you have the indwelling Holy Spirit is a subjective thing. Paul tells us that we can examine ourselves to see if Christ is in you, 2 Cor...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is Jesus going to return during the blood-red moon of 2015?
Gaining in popularity today is the teaching that a series of blood-red moons in the next two years will be a portent of Jesus' second coming and a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about family?
The concept of family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a theological sense. The concept of family was introduced in the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about getting a sex change?
Although sex-change operations are not specifically mentioned in Scripture, human sexuality is spelled out clearly, starting in Genesis: "So God created...