What is the difference between the Old Testament vs. New Testament?
TODAY it is a common practice in Christendom to use the terms “Old Testament” and “New Testament” to describe the Hebrew/Aramaic and Greek language parts of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
On the last day of creation, God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness" (Genesis 1:26). Thus, He finished His work with a "personal touch."...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do angels have wings?
The most common image of an angel is essentially a human being with wings. This is not biblical. The Bible often presents angels as appearing as human...
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Allyse C
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
The Hebrew word for "God" is actually "Elohim". The word Elohim means "mighty ones", therefore, these mighty ones are the angels! So, when the angels said to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
God gave us the Bible to teach us about Him and His ways, and since God is not a God of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33), any and all confusion must come from...
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Anonymous
Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
Mark 7:7 – “Howbeit in vain do they worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Just prior to this statement, in verses 1-5, the Pharisees...
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Nimal Leanage
What did God mean by saying: "Let us make man in our image?"
What is the image of God that man received?
Genesis 1:1 - 31
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Jeff Mikres
Are there different levels of the devil?
The devil is the prince of this world. The prince is under the king. King Jesus. He is not everywhere but but his henchman are. When Jesus was crucified the...
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Anonymous
Why do many worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?
Mark 2:27-28 – “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath: Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the Sabbath.” No other doctrine is as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?
Some Christians view the word "doctrine" as almost a curse word. The thought process is essentially "doctrine is to be avoided because doctrine causes...
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Gail Paulus
What are social community needs in the Bible and how did Jesus handle them?
Social needs would be lack of food, housing, family, love in a person's life. Jesus met these needs on an individual level with compassion and love for...
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Rick Driskill
Are there different levels of the devil?
While there are not different levels of the devil, there are constant demonic forces that we wrestle against. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,...
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Paul Richardson
Are we predestined to know Christ?
Ephesians 1 talks about predestination. Are we all predestined to come into the knowledge of Christ or are there some people who are never predestined, there...
Ephesians 1:1 - 23
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the battle of Armageddon?
The word 'Armageddon' comes from a Hebrew word Har-Magedone, which means 'Mount Megiddo' and has become synonymous with the future battle in which God will...
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Allyse C
What is the battle of Armageddon?
The word "Armageddon" derives from three words "arma" which means, "a heap of sheaves"- "gai" which means, "valley" - "don" which means "judgment". All...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is New Testament theology?
New Testament theology is what God has revealed about Himself in the New Testament. The system of New Testament theology takes the various truths that the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
Whether or not to wear a bikini is a question many women struggle with, but for a Christian woman, the issue takes on additional implications. The Bible...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
How people were saved during the time of the Old Testament is a confusing question to some. We know that, in the New Testament era, salvation comes by grace...
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Christabel N. Onuoha
What is the New Testament's position on celibacy ministry?
the concept of celibacy as it relates to ministry and the Christian life is quite unpopular, and has mostly been. this is because it is a grace from God...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did God create evil?
At first it might seem that if God created all things, then evil must have been created by God. However, evil is not a "thing" like a rock or electricity....
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Seth Freeman
Did God create evil?
God created the potential for evil, but not evil itself. God's desire with His creation was to allow it freedom in choices. God wanted His creation to have a...
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Seth Freeman
Who created God? Where did God come from?
God is by definition a maximally perfect being. Part of this means that there can be no greater being than God. Therefore, if something were to have created...
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Joshua Dalby
Who created God? Where did God come from?
The idea that "everything" needs a beginning is false. Only things that begin need a beginning or "first cause". If something is eternal it needs and indeed...
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Leon Penny
, Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in
What are social community needs in the Bible and how did Jesus handle them?
Consult Maselows hierarchy of needs.
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Leon Penny
, Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
The commandments that Jesus referred to are the strict directives that he gave. One exemplifies from Mark 22.36-40. Here Jesus responds to a question about...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the five (5) fold ministry?
The concept of the five-fold ministry comes from Ephesians 4:11, "It was he who gave some to be (1) apostles, some to be (2) prophets, some to be (3)...
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Andrea Spirit
, www.firstlove4jesus.org
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
No Jesus was most definitely not referring to the 10 commandment because He has already fulfill those John 15:10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide...
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K PAUL REDDY
What is the New Testament's position on celibacy ministry?
Is celibacy ministry approved in the new testament?
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Munachiso Okorocha
As a Christian is there any one religious group or leader we should follow?
Mr Munachiso Okorocha( Enugu Nigeria) The Lord Jesus Christ gives us leaders in every generation, but we are not to follow sheepishly without being guided by...
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Albert Perkic
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
Yes, it does include the ten commandments that Jesus was talking about because in Matt 19:17,18 the rich young ruler asked Jesus about eternal life. Jesus...
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Ray Harris
As a Christian is there any one religious group or leader we should follow?
this is what gets so many Christians in a confused state. while it is always good to have teachers and instructors that can illuminate the Bible for you, you...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the pretribulational view of the rapture (pretribulationism)?
In eschatology, it is important to remember that almost all Christians agree on these three things: 1) there is coming a time of great tribulation such as...
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Anonymous
When did the teaching of rapture of the church began?
Why is the rapture of the church taught in today's churches, when for 1900 years it was not? Who started this teaching?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?
According to the Bible, Enoch and Elijah are the only two people God took to heaven without them dying. Genesis 5:24 tells us, "Enoch walked with God; then...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?
To Which Heavens Did Elijah Ascend? IT CAME about that as [Elijah and Elisha] were walking along, speaking as they walked, why, look! A fiery war chariot and...
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Arthur A. Tipon [email protected]
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
Does He mean the OT commandments of the ten commandments, that we are to keep, if we love Him?
John 14:15
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Ron Ray
As a Christian is there any one religious group or leader we should follow?
The person you should follow is Jesus Christ. The group you should be involved with is the body of Christ. Do not place your faith in any one man or group of...
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Chris Bray
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
Mat 7:24"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Mat 7:26And everyone who hears...
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FELIX AIGBE
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian wear religious jewelry?
There is much debate as to whether or not it is appropriate-or even sinful-to wear religious jewelry like crosses and crucifixes. Christians did not begin...
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John Ake
What is the Biblical procedure for deliverance/casting out demons?
Bible says by a prophet the Lord brought Israelites out of Egypt (Deliverance) and by the hand of the prophet they were preserved. (Kept) Deliverance could...
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Ben Amanambu
, Engineer,estate developer, pastor,hospital chapel Abuja nig.
Why do we need to pray?
We pray because it is a privilege to ask and receive from God. As we do so we deepen our relationship with God. It may be true that we can receive what we...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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If I convert to Christianity, my family will disown me, and I will be persecuted. Should I follow Jesus?
Converting to Christianity means becoming a follower of Jesus by faith (John 10:26-30). Crowds flocked to Jesus, but most were not His true followers. They...
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Donna Gilley
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
(The dead) John said he that hath the son hath life,he that hath not the son of God hath not life, Jesus had given life to his followers ,those Family...
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Seth Freeman
Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?
It depends on how the person asking the question is defining "tolerance". For the most part, tolerance is a myth. The person with the "coexist" bumper...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?
In our age of "tolerance," moral relativism is touted as the supreme virtue. Every philosophy, idea, and faith system has equal merit, says the relativist,...
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Seth Freeman
As a Christian is there any one religious group or leader we should follow?
Fair warning, I am a Protestant! I Corinthians 1:11-13 - For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today?
Of all the gifts given to mankind by God, there is none greater than the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit has many functions, roles, and activities....