What are the five solas?
The five solas are the battle cry of the Protestants against the Roman Catholic Church. 1. Sola scriptura: "Scripture alone" 2. Sola fide: "faith alone" 3....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Roman Catholicism?
The Roman Catholic Church portrays itself as the one legitimate heir to New Testament Christianity, and the pope as the successor to Peter, the first bishop...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is Roman Catholicism?
Our family is made up of every race. We are young and old. Rich and poor. Men and women. Sinners and saints. Our family has spanned the centuries and the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How are Catholics able to perform exorcisms if many of their beliefs are unbiblical?
Catholics can perform exorcism, drive out demons simply because Jesus himself gave that power. It only shows that the beliefs of the Catholic Church are in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How are Catholics able to perform exorcisms if many of their beliefs are unbiblical?
In movies such as The Exorcist and The Exorcism of Emily Rose-both of which are loosely based on actual events-the demons are cast out by Catholic priests....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the "other sheep"?
To understand who the "other sheep" from John 10:16 are, we must begin with the context of the verse and examine the whole passage. We know from many Bible...
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Phineas Nyabanga
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
What I think is when Christ told Mary not to cling or hold on to him, he meant that he has done his part so that she doesn't have to be by his side anymore....
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is "Sola Scriptura" ("Bible alone") biblical?
I cannot find the word "alone".
2 Timothy 3:16 - 17
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How can we know what our vocation is?
In the Bible we see many examples of people who had different vocations. Paul was a tentmaker (Acts 18:3), Cornelius was part of the Italian cohort (Acts...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
In Genesis 1:6 what does "expanse" mean?
It is true that "expanse" in this context means a "space" or type of arc in the sky. One definition of "firmament" is: the heavens or the sky, esp. When...
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Willie Washington
If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?"
Many of the responses indicate a level of study I have yet to attain and I agree with much of what is stated. The challenges to the trinitarian concept focus...
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D W
Is there a difference between the Quran Isa and the Bible Jesus?
Yes. Definitely. The Qur'an is utterly opposed to Christianity. The Muslim Isa is not the Jewish or Christian Jesus. Initially, Muhammad recognized...
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D W
Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?
Yes. Please refer to Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2,9, Luke 24:1, John 20:1,19. Even today, lots of folks refer to Sunday as the "Christian Sabbath." That is one of...
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Nilsson Jones
Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?
Another article said that we don't honor the Sabbath as a Sunday because of the accordance with the "7th day" but rather to celebrate the resurrection.
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D W
In Genesis 1:6 what does "expanse" mean?
Expanse = sky; space Then God said, Let there be a (space; sky) between the waters, to separate the waters of the heavens from the waters of the earth.
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In Genesis 1:6 what does "expanse" mean?
Dear Friend, The King James uses the word "firmament" in the midst of the waters..." I use the King James Version Bible to do "word searches" using a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it wrong to want to die?
Many people who are suffering from terminal illness, painful conditions, or intense sadness or emotional pain want to die. Those who are suffering wonder if...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are the seven Catholic sacraments biblical?
"Sacraments are outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ for our sanctification" (taken from the Catholic Encyclopedia). The Roman Catholic Church...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Are the seven Catholic sacraments biblical?
Yes. ALL seven sacraments of the Catholic Church are biblical. 1. Baptism - John 3:5 2. Penance - John 20:23 3. Eucharist - Luke 22:19 4. Confirmation - Acts...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the difference between Catholics and Protestants?
Jesus left us with men capable of teaching all he commanded them to others. Some teachings were passed down orally, some were written down. c.f. 2...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the Catholic catechism?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (or CCC) is a catechism promulgated for the Catholic Church by Pope John Paul II. He calls it "a sure norm for teaching...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can the church achieve a true, biblical unity?
The Bible underscores the importance of "unity" and "oneness." Unity with others is "good" and "pleasant" (Psalm 133:1). Unity is absolutely essential...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How can the church achieve a true, biblical unity?
First, everyone should understand the origins of the Bible. It certainly didn't drop from the heavens, neatly compiled - the King James version. History...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?
This is one of those really sticky issues where the interpretation depends on culture and on our own heart-condition as well as whether we believe we should...
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Seth Freeman
How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?
Ephesians 2:8-9 states "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 of works, so that...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
When parents make babies they know and hope their child will be a person who, like themselves, are going to be amazing and able to think, act and feel as a...
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Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
Why is it that Isaiah 2:11 says that the Lord alone will be exalted in the Day of the Lord, yet Revelation and Daniel describe a tribulation period when antichrist will be worshipped and served by the unsaved for seven years?
There are many opinions on this and many books written. Hopefully a picture will be worth 1,000 word. The Day of the Lord (seventh day and the Sabbath Day is...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
How did Adam and Eve hide from God?
Strange you ask "How...." Clothing denotes status and authority, but it also provides something else here. Before, they were in blissful Communion,...
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Nancy Emmons
If we have received salvation through faith and not works, what are the reasons we face a final judgement?
Unfortunately people assume that a mere acknowlege Jesus Christ is the Son of God justifies living life like a heathen and they are 'saved'. I have met...
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Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?
Old and New Testament believers are all saved the same by grace through faith. We can not pick and choose what suits us. No one is justified by any law,...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
Should we dress up nice for church?
When Peter was out fishing in his "work-clothes" (he had an under-robe tucked up and perhaps was bare-chested; I've heard different explanations) with the...
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Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
If we have received salvation through faith and not works, what are the reasons we face a final judgement?
II Corinthians 5:10 It is a shame that judgment has pretty much died in the church. Those who believe in an age of grace seem to have left off faith. We MUST...
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Pastor Shaun Bridgens
, Pastor - Vineyard Ministries, Phd.Theo, ATS Theological Sem.
Who is King James of the KJV Bible?
A very interesting movie to watch would be "God's Outlaw - William Tyndale. Here a direct link to the full movie on Youtube. It tells you about the origin of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who is Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda? Is Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda the antichrist?
To put it bluntly, Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda is a heretic. He is a false messiah who claims to be the second coming of Jesus Christ. He refers to himself as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is transubstantiation?
Transubstantiation is a doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines this doctrine in section 1376:"The Council of...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is transubstantiation?
To understand "transubstantiation", we need to be familiar with two terms: 1. Substance 2. Accidents Substance is the essence of an object. Given an object,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is beatification and canonization and are they biblical?
Beatification and canonization are acts of the Roman Catholic Church declaring that a deceased person led a holy life. People still living can then request...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is beatification and canonization and are they biblical?
Beatification (from Latin beatus, blessed) is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a dead person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is penance mentioned in the Bible?
Penance is an act of devotion designed to show sorrow for or repentance of sin. The word penance is mentioned in two Bible translations, the New Living...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is penance mentioned in the Bible?
No. The word "penance" is not mentioned anywhere in the modern English translation of the Bible. However, if the definition of "penance" is the "repentance...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Wisdom of Solomon?
The Wisdom of Solomon, also called the Book of Wisdom, is one of the books of the Apocrypha. The others in the group are 1 and 2 Esdras, Tobit, Judith,...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the Wisdom of Solomon?
The Wisdom of Solomon, often referred to simply as Wisdom, is one of the books of the Bible, which are considered deuterocanonical by some churches such as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is moral theology?
Moral theology is a term used by the Roman Catholic Church to describe the study of God from a perspective of how man must live in order to attain the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?
The Hail Mary is a traditional Christian prayer (Catholic, Orthodox, Anglicans and Lutherans) asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary, the mother of...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is the perpetual virginity of Mary biblical?
The doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary expresses the Virgin Mary's "real and perpetual virginity even in the act of giving birth to Jesus the Son of...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?
The sex abuse scandal is really one of the dark periods, not only in Church History, but in Human history. It's a serious problem and should be addressed. It...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the Catholic Bible?
The Council of Carthage, called the third by Denzinger, on 28 August 397 issued a canon of the Bible quoted as, "Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,...