Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?
People of all walks of life lack meaning in their lives. People seek after happiness and/or status, only to find that they are both elusive. It is only in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
Some people claim that our Lord should not be referred to as "Jesus." Instead, we should only use the name "Yeshua." Some even go so far as to say that...
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Tim Beeker
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
The word "Jesus" is simply a fabrication. The Messiah's name is YeHoshua, meaning "Yah is deliverer." Yeshua simply means "deliverance". The Messiah was...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
Jesus tells Mary, "Touch Me not" (John 20:17, KJV); but then later, speaking to Thomas, He says, "Reach hither thy finger and behold My hands; and reach...
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Stephanie Brooks
What does the Word mean when it says that God is not a respecter of men?
Acts 8:35. And said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; which is to be understood, not of the substances of men, but of the outward...
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Catherine Swiney
Why did God tell Jeremiah to tell the king and his queen mother to take a lowly seat?
This verse is proof that Jeremiah's prophecy given in 2 Kings 24:1-12, had come true. The king at this time was Jehoiachin who's father was Nebuchadnezzar,...
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Scott Wright
What does the Word mean when it says that God is not a respecter of men?
My view is that God is like our "Lady of Justice" that is blind folded and holding scales in many court houses around our country. The blind folded lady...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
In the shifting winds of modern cultures, the idea of everlasting torment and damnation is difficult for many people to grasp. Why is this? The Bible makes...
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Seth Freeman
Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
I would personally worry about the person who isn't concerned with the idea of eternal punishment. Even for those of us who should have no fear of it - it's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?
Suicides, drug overdoses (whether by illicit or prescription drugs), divorces, alcoholism, financial disasters - why are celebrity tragedies like these so...
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Seth Freeman
Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?
There are more tragedies in the inner city every week than among celebrities in a year. The difference is that celebrities are on TV.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is leprosy talked about so much in the Bible?
In the Bible, the word leprosy is mentioned upwards of 40 times, depending on the Bible version being used. Leprosy was common in Bible times, and the many...
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Seth Freeman
Why is leprosy talked about so much in the Bible?
Because it was a prevalent disease at the time. We don't see it around much here because of modern medicine. But it was a disease that they could relate to...
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Anonymous
What does the Word mean when it says that God is not a respecter of men?
Could it be that He is no respecter of persons, but a respecter of what one offer him? God received Abel offering, but refused or despised Cain,s.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does the Bible mention schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is mentioned nowhere explicitly in the Bible. Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder characterized most commonly by hearing voices and...
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D W
Why did God tell Jeremiah to tell the king and his queen mother to take a lowly seat?
Jehoiachin, and his mother Nehushta, represented Jerusalem (king & queen mother). Jerusalem was living in general denial of God. God warned them that...
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Greg Herwaldt
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Karla Mcgrath
What does the Word mean when it says that God is not a respecter of men?
I have always thought that it meant that he does not play favorites between His children. He doesn't respect a person because of a position such as "King" or...
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D W
What does the Word mean when it says that God is not a respecter of men?
Open your Bible to read the original, Acts 10:34-35, then read this dynamic equivalent.translation: The Apostle Peter said, "Of a truth I now see that God...
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Johnnatta Giles
, Spirit Filled Christian
What does the Word mean when it says that God is not a respecter of men?
I have heard a lot of people say this. But I'm not really sure what the word respecter even means? I've also found it in the word. I have tried to look at my...
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D W
Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?
Romans 10:8-13. Lead up to that passage with John 14:6, John 3:16-17, John 3:3, John 5:24. Once you have genuinely, authentically professed Him as Savior,...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?
In Matt 7:13,14 I believe Jesus was speaking of the method of salvation available prior to the cross. It was virtually impossible to obey the law...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I have the mind of Christ?
In 1 Corinthians 2:16, Paul quotes Isaiah 40:13 and then makes a statement concerning all believers: "We have the mind of Christ." Having the mind of Christ...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
How can I have the mind of Christ?
In addition to pointing out the importance and benefits of being spiritually-minded, the apostle Paul had much to say about what true spirituality is. To the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I become a child of God?
Becoming a child of God requires faith in Jesus Christ. "To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the plan of salvation / way of salvation?
Are you hungry? Not physically hungry, but do you have a hunger for something more in life? Is there something deep inside of you that never seems to be...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
"For if we are willfully sinning after receiving the full knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice concerning sins." Hebrews 10:26-29 warns...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is replacement theology?
Replacement theology essentially teaches that the church has replaced Israel in God's plan. Adherents of replacement theology believe the Jews are no longer...
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Fanny Essamuah
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
The bible is translated into many languages and for some languages they are spoken in one way and have not synonyms or modern words. Meaning you cant have...
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Anonymous
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
You need not be concerned about small discrepancies' in versions God is not dead or afar off, Seek the baptism in the Holy Ghost and He will guide you in all...
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Anonymous
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age? And how can the average person discern between truth and error among modern Bible Versions? Answer: By...
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Anonymous
Can women serve as deacons in the church?
Dorcas (also known as Tabitha) was a disciple who lived in Joppa, referenced in the Book of Acts 9:36–42 of the Bible. Alternately, some Christian feminists...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
The man eventually canonized as Saint Patrick by the Catholic Church was born to a wealthy family in AD 387 in Kilpatrick, Scotland. His real name was Maewyn...
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Dina Perkins
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
It's so simple, it's hard. If the language used, back in the day, is too unfamiliar with the language today, then you're going to struggle with the KJV. So,...
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Chris Barlow
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
Dear Friends, The KJV was ordered by King James I in the early seventeenth century in England because there were a number of english translations and he felt...
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Sherry Polk
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
The everyday Bible I use is NIV...however when I come across scripture that I want to really get into I go back to my KJV for clarification...and in most...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
Where were the wise men from? What is known about their belief regarding the star and how it was to identify our Lord?
The wise men were evidently from the contemporary parts of Babylon since the greek Bible reads it "Magi", which refers to experts in astronomy and other...
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Davina Garrett
What does it mean to live in sin?
I suggest reading Romans 7 and 8. :) they are not easy passages to understand however. I agree with Don Watson. When we were in the flesh we did what we...
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Anonymous
Are we predestined to know Christ?
Simple...Yes God is in Control and will call His Chosen/Elect people to Himself. Some predestined to eternal life and some to hell...sorry, but this IS the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is The Message (MSG)?
The Message - History The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language was created by pastor, scholar, author, and poet Eugene H. Peterson and published in...
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Obedience Rocca
, O. J. R.
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
At least two reasons: 1) The KJV is often considered to be beautiful, poetic translation, even though it is somewhat hard to understand. 2) The KJV New...
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Samuel Reed
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
Romans 10:9-12. You are "Elect" or the "object of mercy" if you obtain righteousness from Jesus Christ. God will save everyone who calls on the name of the...
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D W
Is the choice of salvation in greater control by man or by God?
God said it, I believe it, that settles it.
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
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.