What does it mean to live in sin?
In today’s pluralistic and tolerant society, people hesitate to make moral judgments. Doing so is not politically correct, we are told. The greatest sin...
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Daniel Adeyelu
What does it mean to be a prophet today?
God is still in the business of talking to his prophets today and will forever be. God speaks to his prophets through dreams, visions,trances, little still...
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D W
Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
Confusion is the result of the failure to "rightly divide" scripture (2 Timothy 2:15-16). To rightly divide means to accurately interpret and apply...
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D W
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
We are losing count on the number of "new" translations of the Bible. In studying each of them, one comes across verses which do not say precisely the same...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
While there are numerous ideas of precisely what election means in regards to salvation, the fact that believers are elect is indisputable (Romans 8:29-30;...
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D W
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
You become one of "the elect" when you authentically place your faith, hope and trust in Jesus as Savior. Turn to Romans 10:8-13. It is there for everyone...
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Joe Glascock
, Homemaker,caretaker, artist.
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
I feel the KJV Bible is somewhat outdated and hard to understand.
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Sandee Clement
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Ron Ray
Can women serve as deacons in the church?
Looking at the grammatical intention of the question, it appears that you are asking a "what" question as opposed to a "why" question. However, I'll try to...
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Benjamin Shimomura
Is there ever any clear or literal meaning in a scripture passage that holds for all people at all places at all times in narrative theology?
The death and resurrection of Jesus are clear and literal. Ironically, although Jesus often spoke of these events to his disciples, they didn't understand...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Sabbath day?
At first glance, the question "What is the Sabbath day?" seems fairly simple. According to Exodus 20:8-11, the Sabbath is the seventh day of the week, on...
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Albert Perkic
What is the Sabbath day?
The Sabbath day literally means ' to cease'. When God told us to 'remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy' (set apart) Exodus 20:8. He wanted us to remember...
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Don Watson
Is there ever any clear or literal meaning in a scripture passage that holds for all people at all places at all times in narrative theology?
I'm led to answer "Yes! A whole bunch!" The scriptures are best understood when the Holy Spirit leads us to a literal, not figurative evaluation. Figurative...
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
Why is it necessary to teach Christians about marriages in this century?
Hosea once wrote: " My people perish for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6) and both second Timothy and Titus, in setting up the offices of bishops/overseers and...
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Anonymous
Whom are the synoptics addressed to?
I believe that the synoptic gospels explain who Jesus is and Pauls epistles show us how to be followers and is for Christians of all nations
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?
The Gospel of John is the only Gospel which mentions "the disciple whom Jesus loved." John 13:23 tells us, "One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was...
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Diane Pizzo
, Grandmother and Mom and student of God's word.
Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?
Personally I believe John was showing his humility. Jesus had called him a "son of thunder" referring to his anger, so when John spoke of himself as the one...
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James Sanders
, Licensed Counselor
What does it mean to live in sin?
We all live in sin on a daily basis. That is why Jesus came. We could not live up to God's standard. We all practice sin whatever the degree of sin. God...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is unconditional election biblical?
Unconditional election is a phrase that is used to summarize what the Bible teaches about the predestination-or the election-of people for salvation. It...
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Tim Collinson
, Tim Collinson
Is unconditional election biblical?
2 Timothy 2:10 point of fact: Where the word elect is seen in Paul's letters this refers to the Jews not the Gentiles. The apostle had been preaching to the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
It is important to distinguish between the terms "science" and "scientific community." Science is a discipline concerned with observing, experimenting with,...
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Anonymous
What does it mean to live in sin?
The Bible makes it very clear that a person who is born again and wishes to remain or continue in Christ, does not live in sin! 1 John 3:24 We've all heard...
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Anonymous
Why is it necessary to teach Christians about marriages in this century?
The bible says 'Marriage is honorable' but we see many marriages today which are not honorable. Divorce is also on the increase and many lives are without...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians of different denominations date or marry?
Can a Baptist date a Pentecostal? Can a Lutheran date a Presbyterian? The most important issue is whether both individuals know Jesus Christ as Savior. The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?
The Bible doesn't give specific instructions on dancing. It may be helpful to point out some examples of good and bad dancing, and then mention some biblical...
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Anonymous
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Is the choice of salvation in greater control by man or by God?
Easy answer: God is totally in control. John 6:65 shows that people have no ability to come to God unless God does something first toward them. Then, an...
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D W
What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
We needn't make this difficult or controversial. Suffice it to say that the Sabbath (Saturday) was Jewish, and that on Sunday Christians observe and worship...
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MICHELLE BROWN
Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
When God said "Let's make man in Our image" He was talking to the "Word" who was Jesus at that time. Also the Spirit. 1 John says That which was from the...
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D W
What is the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven?
In context, both are the same, both referring to the Kingdom of God / Heaven on earth after the Tribulation and after Armageddon. One must approach these two...
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D W
Whom are the synoptics addressed to?
It seems obvious, when one considers to WHOM each of the Synoptic Gospels was written, that Matthew is addressed specifically to, and obligatory for, Jews, r...
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Albert Perkic
What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
The Sabbath was instituted at creation week after God had created the land animals and mankind. Then Genesis 2:2,3 says "And on the seventh day God ended His...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?
Many of the prohibitions and requirements in the Old Testament, seem pointless to the modern Western mind. A case in point is the ban on eating pork...
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Humble Servant
Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?
Pigs are filthy animals and will eat nearly anything including humans. They have no sweat glands, therefore all the impurities are kept inside of them. God...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
The key to understanding the relationship between the Christian and the Law is knowing that the Old Testament law was given to the nation of Israel, not to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven?
While some believe that the Kingdom of God and Kingdom of Heaven are referring to different things, it is clear that both phrases are referring to the same...
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D W
What does it mean to live in sin?
One who "lives" in sin possibly was never saved in the first place. For one who is born again, continual sin disrupts his or her relationship with God the...
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Bro. LUCAS STANSBERRY
What does it mean to live in sin?
What is the difference between live in sin, and to sin?
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
Is the choice of salvation in greater control by man or by God?
No doubt, it is God who has made the way for redemption and reconciliation, and that at a price no man could pay. However, each man must surrender his own...
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D W
Is eating food that was previously sacrificed to idols permissible?
In Acts 15:29 the conference in Jerusalem between James et al and Paul ended with those who acknowledged Jesus as the Jewish Messiah tacking on some Jewish...
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Anonymous
Is the choice of salvation in greater control by man or by God?
No man can contribute to his salvation. Salvation belongs to God as explained in Titus 3:5-6. He saved us not because of the good things we did, but because...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Is the choice of salvation in greater control by man or by God?
The only way anyone can believe and be saved is by the Lord opening our hearts and minds thus enabling us to understand the Gospel. Only by understanding can...
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Michael Sculley
Is the choice of salvation in greater control by man or by God?
St. Paul reminds us in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
What is the oldest book in the Bible?
Good question! There is some debate about this question, even after all of the years that have passed since the Bible was canonized. Although the book of...
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Michael Sisson
Is eating food that was previously sacrificed to idols permissible?
No, it is NOT permissible based on the ruling of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:20, 29. This prohibition was made by believers, for believers, and has...
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Michael Sculley
Is the choice of salvation in greater control by man or by God?
St. Paul reminds us in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result...
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Tim Bumpas
What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
They were saved the same way we are saved today. By grace through faith. The only difference is that they were looking forward to the promise of God of the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Will we eat food in heaven?
Many people ask whether we will eat food in heaven because eating is not only necessary to stay alive, but it is also so very enjoyable! Because eating is...
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Seth Freeman
Will we eat food in heaven?
As a human, we are both physical and spiritual in nature. We will always be both physical and spiritual. Adam and Eve were created perfect, and they ate....