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Answer by Jim New , Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

The Bible is very clear that you can lose your salvation. There are many passages that show you can fall away forever. Why do you think Jesus said to "put on...

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Answer by Adrienna Turner

Does "God hate shrimp"?

I wrote on this in "The Day Begins with Christ" by Adrienna D. Turner; but he doesn't HATE us to eat shrimp, these were unclean foods. If you think about...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?

Hebrews 12:1 says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so...

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Answer by D W

Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?

Rather than the perception that there are quite a number of entities gazing down upon us, change cloud of "witnesses" to "testimonies" of the saints as...

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Answer by Ajibola olufemi Alofe

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

The statement in the bible refers to "willfully sinning" - which translates to mean that, such fellow has become addicted to sin and has no regard again for...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the Bible teaches on the subject at hand. In the...

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Answer by D W

Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

Baptism. Why all the confusion? One thing we Christians need to understand is that repentance and water baptism were requirements for Jews, not Christians....

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Question by Berdie Hope

Why was the food handled in certain matters during the Passover?

For instance, why was the meat roasted, not boiled? Why was the bread unleavened? What was the significance of the bitter herbs?

Exodus 12:1 - 51

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can I evangelize my friends and family without pushing them away?

At some point, every Christian has had a family member, a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who is not a Christian. Sharing the gospel with others can be...

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Answer by Larry Hall

How can I know God's will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God's will?

Once the Holy Spirit leads us to Christ and we receive Him as Savior and Lord; we become hungry for His fellowship and the Holy Spirit provides this as He...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can I become a Christian?

The first step to become a Christian is to understand what the term "Christian" means. The origin of the term "Christian" was in the city of Antioch in the...

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Answer by Anonymous
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Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I would be hesitant to fully take on what Joel Osteen claims as he teaches the Prosperity Gospel, which is not the gospel inherent in scripture. Osteen's...

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Answer by Eduardo Santos , System Analyst, Church School Teacher (Brazil)

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

It depends on "why" I will do what the Bible says I can do. "So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of...

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Answer by Dorcas Sitali , Miss Dorcas sitali

Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

unless you are born of water and of the Spirit , he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Water is metaphor of the Word of God and in this scripture unless you...

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Answer by Dr. Hachimenum Amadi

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I don't see anything wrong with that statement by Joel Osteen. The Bible says we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Again, the Bible says...

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Answer by Dorcas Sitali , Miss Dorcas sitali

What is the Word of God?

john 1:1 in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. God is the Word.

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Answer by Dorcas Sitali , Miss Dorcas sitali

Should a Christian marry for love?

yes because of love and sex has a part to play in that too. because it makes the bond stronger as the bible says Adam knew Eve so there is a different type...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?

In John 14:12, Jesus makes an amazing claim: "I tell you the truth, anyone, who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater works...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How does psychology work with Christian counseling?

Psychology and Christianity often find themselves at odds. Some have promoted psychology as a complete answer to the human condition and the key to living a...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian work as a bartender?

As Christians, we are called to "go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation" (Mark 16:15). Clearly, bars are usually filled with people...

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Answer by Anonymous
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Should a Christian work as a bartender?

Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages is not forbidden of the Bible, therefore serving alcoholic drinks is not an ungodly way to earn a living....

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Answer by Obedience Rocca , O. J. R.

Should a Christian marry for love?

Yes, but it should be real love as described in 1 Corinthians 13, not just sexual love.

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the Bible teaches on the subject at hand. In the...

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Answer by Tim Beeker

Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

One does not need to be dunked in water, in order to be saved. One must be overwhelmed by the washing of the water of the Word. That is the true baptism.

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does John 3:13 mean that no one went to Heaven before Jesus?

In John 3:13 Jesus says to Nicodemus, "No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven-the Son of Man." This verse is somewhat difficult...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to holy ground?

The phrase "holy ground" is found only twice in the Bible, once in the Old Testament and once in the New. God Himself first identified the area in which He...

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Answer by Tim Beeker

What does the Bible mean when it refers to holy ground?

"Holy ground" is a metaphor. When a person comes to the intellectual perception of Who and what the Creator is, then that moment is time is referred to "holy...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to a remnant?

A remnant is a left-over amount from a larger portion or piece, whether it is food, material from which a garment is fashioned, or even a group of people....

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Answer by Tim Beeker

What does the Bible mean when it refers to a remnant?

It refers to those people who are obedient. 99.999999% of people think they know what obedience is, but fail, when quizzed about it. A "remnant" is a very...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does John 3:16 mean?

We often see signs and banners at sporting events that say 'John 3:16.' Wrongly so, John 3:16 is often written as graffiti on highway overpasses. Some...

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Answer by Tim Beeker

What does "unstable" mean in 2 Peter 3:16?

What he speaks of can be seen in both Is. 4:1 and 8:20 and many associated passages. Is. 4:1 speaks to those who do things their own way, with having an...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5?

The term living stones in 1 Peter 2:5 is used as a metaphor to illustrate the secure and intimate relationship believers have with Jesus, who is described in...

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Answer by Tim Beeker

What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5?

Do a study on the words "son" and "stone." Look at them from the Hebrew perspective. You will see what they are. "ben" and "ibn" are clues. Take those...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?

The phrase peculiar people in 1 Peter 2:9 comes from the King James Version and is not seen in the more modern English translations. This is because at the...

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Answer by Tim Beeker

What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?

"Peculiar" people are those who follow both Torah and Messiah, since they are one and the same. Look at Is. 8:20, and you will have a seed to begin to stand...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What do John 1:1-14 mean when they declare that Jesus is the Word of God?

The answer to this question is found by first understanding the reason why John wrote his gospel. We find his purpose clearly stated in John 20:30-31. "Many...

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Answer by Tim Beeker

What do John 1:1-14 mean when they declare that Jesus is the Word of God?

If you look at Is. 8:20, then you will be able to get a good foundation on what is meant. Study those two things and you will have your answer. :-)

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Answer by Colin Wong , Founder, eBible.com
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What is the Word of God?

The Word of God is what you're reading - the Bible.

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Question by Anonymous
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What is the Word of God?

Ephesians 6:17

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Answer by Tim Beeker

What is the Word of God?

The "word" of YHWH is the "meaning" of YHWH. Do a study on the words "Memra" and "Logos" and you will come to better understand of what "The Word" truly is....

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Answer by Tim Beeker

What does it mean that the Word was God and the Word was with God?

Memra, as it is represented in Torah is what this speaks of. Bereshith can be translated as "in the firstborn" rather than "in the beginning." This is how...

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Answer by D W

Is unconditional election biblical?

God CHOSE Abraham and gave him orders to gather together a people in view of a promised inheritance, then sent Moses as His enforcement officer. God sent...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should I believe in organized religion?

A dictionary definition of "religion" would be something similar to "belief in God or gods to be worshipped, usually expressed in conduct and ritual; any...

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Answer by D W

Should I believe in organized religion?

Don't believe in organized religion. Place your faith, hope and trust in Jesus. We Christians are not members of any "religion." We are saved, sanctified,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?

To understand why Christianity is a "bloody religion," we must go back to God's declarations regarding blood in the Old Testament: "the life of the flesh is...

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Answer by D W

Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?

"Christianity" is faith in Jesus as Savior. It is not a religion, and it is in no wise "bloody."

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Answer by Samuel Reed

Are we predestined to know Christ?

Man's will is not neutral. The Armenian view of "free will" seems to suggest that man's will is evil yet somehow in a state of suspension; that somewhere...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can I give my life to God?

We all live for something. We start life fully committed to pleasing ourselves. As we grow, that usually doesn't change much. Our focus can become more...

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Answer by D W

How can I give my life to God?

John 14:6, John 3:16-17, John 3:3, John 5:24, Romans 10:8-13. Once you have surrendered to Him through Jesus, rejoice with us in Ephesians 2:8-9.

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