Why did Jesus tell people to 'go and sin no more' if sinlessness is impossible?
Every authentically born-again Believer in Jesus as Savior has been forgiven of every sin, past, present and future. We are sinless in the eyes of God. When...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?
We must keep in mind that the Bible is intended to be taken as a whole. The books preceding the Four Gospels are anticipatory, and the books which follow are...
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D W
Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?
Matthew was written entirely to Jews. Mark was written entirely to Romans in Rome. Luke was written entirely to Greeks and Hellenistic Jews. Matthew tells us...
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Cherie Mitchell
What is the day of Pentecost?
Pentecost is known as Shavuot (one of the feast days of the Lord) in the Hebrew. It was on this day that Moses brought down the tablets from the Mt. Sinai...
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JOHN PERRY
, 15 year missionary taught Apologetics college level
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
GOD provides but He also says ask,seek,knock, I think pride gets in the way for people needing help. Just go out out and watch the birds look for food Gods=...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the day of Pentecost?
Pentecost is significant in both the Old and New Testaments. "Pentecost" is actually the Greek name for a festival known in the Old Testament as the Feast of...
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Cherie Mitchell
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
Unfortunately, it has to do with the fallen nature of man. As John Milton put it: Paradise Lost. Man gave into temptation and then, to sin. Man, when in his...
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Don Watson
What archeological evidence has there been for the historicity of the Bible
Several tons of it. There are numerous websites devoted to answering this question, which has been asked and answered tons of times. See for example:...
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Cherie Mitchell
What does the Bible say about the idea of ancient aliens?
I haven't read anywhere about ancient aliens. I have read about spirits, angels, demons, etc., but not aliens.
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?
They seem impossible because they are impossible. "Sanctify" yourself as much as you can and they are still impossible; that is the point. If we can actually...
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
I think that there are a few things to consider here. First of all, the Bible tells us that when we have a need, we are to ask God in faith: Matthew 7:7 "Ask...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?
First Samuel 16:14 says, "The Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him." This is also mentioned in 1 Samuel...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?
The bad spirit that deprived Saul of his peace of mind was the bad inclination of his mind and heart—his inward urge to do wrong. When Jehovah withdrew his...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
Some people die of starvation because other people are greedy. Jesus commands everyone to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, take care of the sick, yet some...
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Tim Collinson
, Tim Collinson
Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?
I think that when it says all things, this is not necessarily always the miraculous or always in biblical proportions. The apostle Paul is talking about your...
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Michael Hill
, Son. Servant. Slave. All of the Most High.
How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?
In the Old Testament, there are a few things that God said that He would cause to happen in the lives of all that He saved. Ezekiel 36:16-36 16 Moreover the...
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Ezra King
, Ezra King
How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?
Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
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Cherie Mitchell
How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?
The gifts of the Spirit is a good answer. It's scriptural. I know a lot of believers who speak in tongues and some who don't. Do the ones who don't speak in...
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Anonymous
Is the "Platinum Rule" unbiblical? And should it be rejected?
It doesn't sound biblical at all. Other than the devil, one of man's greatest enemies is himself. After some people are mistreated for so long (for example,...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why was Saul's action in killing the Gibeonites so serious for Israel?
Joshua had a treaty with the Gibeonites. After the destruction of Jericho and Ai, the people of Gibeon sent ambassadors to trick Joshua and the Israelites...
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Jade Enright
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
Jesus says don't be anxious about your life what you will wear etc. Why do people still starve to death?
Matthew 6:25 - 34
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Cherie Mitchell
Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?
We can only do the things that please God by the power of His Holy Spirit. Our flesh is weak and tends to complain, murmur, have tantrums, covet, be selfish,...
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Gerald LaRosa
, Music Minster, Professional Musician
Is the "Platinum Rule" unbiblical? And should it be rejected?
I have to disagree. The answer and view is a bit myopic. Well Yes, It's Biblical. It's just one example of the relativity of the living word. When and if you...
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D W
What are some modern forms of idolatry?
Anything that the Holy Spirit does not provide in support of our Spiritual Nature. Think about it. You'll be up all night, all day tomorrow if you can stay...
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Gerald LaRosa
, Music Minster, Professional Musician
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
I have studied James and it occurred to me to draw a diagram of the balance between faith and works. Picture a sea-saw at a playground. On one end sits a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are some modern forms of idolatry?
All the various forms of modern idolatry have one thing at their core: self. We no longer bow down to idols and images. Instead we worship at the altar of...
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Gerald LaRosa
, Music Minster, Professional Musician
What are some modern forms of idolatry?
I happened to view the recent MTV Awards show that televised from Brooklyn NY. My mouth hung open and my stomach wrenched. It's not just a generational...
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Anonymous
What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?
I agree with the ones above, and add: Smart Phones Labeling people with a "number" ID (e.g., Social Security No.) Tapping into your phone conversations,...
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Anonymous
What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?
I Quote N.T. Wright: The real problem with the myth of progress is, as I just hinted, that it cannot deal with evil. And when I say “deal with,” I don’t just...
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Anonymous
Should we still keep the Ten Commandments?
Most definitely, we should and want to keep God's commandments. The commandments are there for a purpose: to show us God's character, to keep us walking the...
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E'lise Moore
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Why does Jesus look around at the temple? What is he thinking about?
Matthew 21:12 Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple,and overturned the tables of the money...
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Carl Jones
Can a person be saved through general revelation?
No, a person cannot be saved by general revelation, it requires belief in the promised Messiah. This is a specific revelation of Jesus by the Father. Jesus...
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Win Alme
, Mr
What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?
Unfortunately, much of our "religion" today is trying to reach or please God by our own works. Galatians deals with being saved by faith and then trying to...
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Carl Jones
How can we know if a person is saved?
I would ask; "What does the crucifixion of Christ mean to you?" If he answers that it was a miscarriage of justice, it shouldn't have happened or along...
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Tony Vinson
Why does Jesus look around at the temple? What is he thinking about?
Jesus said, in John 5:19 "but what he sees the Father do, for what things so ever he does, these also does the Son likewise." One of the sub questions above...
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Shakey Mclovin
What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?
Eugenics. Genetically Modified. Mixing dna of two or more different species to create a hybrid, beast. Not sci-fi anymore. They are playing God. Its being...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What will we be doing in heaven?
In Luke 23:43, Jesus declared, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with me in paradise." The word Jesus used for "paradise" is paradeisos which means "a...
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Bonnie Raguet
What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?
The Internet is the most obvious one to me. It links every one together and when you need a answer to a question where do you go? The Internet. When I write...
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Anonymous
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is complementarianism?
Complementarianism is the teaching that masculinity and femininity are ordained by God and that men and women are created to complement, or complete, each...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?
Gen 11:4 says the people wanted to make a name for themselves lest they be scattered. It seems to me that this whole "look at me" mentality that is prevalent...
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?
The Christian life is about growing in God over time and exchanging our imperfect ways for God's holy and perfect ways. At the moment of salvation, we are...
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Ryan Lowe
Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?
How can I do things without grumbling (some versions say complaining) when that is all I can think about. How can I love when all I do is hate? Does God expe...
Philippians 2:14
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Ezra King
, Ezra King
What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?
I would say Rosetta stone can be compared to the Tower of Babel as a mordern day achievement, in that out of the Towel of Babel came all the languages of the...
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Ezra King
, Ezra King
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
I would say no. And here is why. In Acts 2:1-13 the bible says When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And...
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lorraine goode
How did David try to honor Rizpah and the family of Saul?
2 Samuel 21:1 - 14
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lorraine goode
Why was Saul's action in killing the Gibeonites so serious for Israel?
2 Samuel 21:1 - 14