Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
When we put our faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of our sins, the Bible says we are baptized into His body (i.e., born again). This is the inward,...
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Tom Huntford
How do I support my son who just announced he's gay?
You have to go back to the Scriptures for how to handle this. This person is your child--but they are first and foremost a person. A person who is...
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Sammy Luo
Is the Rahab listed as an ancestress of Christ the same as the Rahab from Joshua? If so, was this known before the time of Christ?
Matthew's genealogy states Rahab as the mother of Boaz and the ancestress of David, and ultimately of Jesus Christ. Was this fact known among the Israelites ...
Matthew 1:5
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
Much misunderstanding about the Christian life occurs because we either assign commands and exhortations we should be following as "era-specific" commands...
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D W
How can we know what our vocation is?
God's "plan" is for each one of us to receive Him as Savior. That's THE awesome, wonderful plan offered freely to those of us who believe in Him. Once we...
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D W
What did Jesus mean when He said "let this cup pass from Me"?
Before the foundation of the world the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross was ordained by God. Jesus knew that that day would come. On His knees, weeping, Jesus...
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Brenda Garrett
Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
Why do people say baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, when the bible does not say that? I believe it does say that in reading of the...
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D W
"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?
Jesus wept when He observed the lack of faith of those involved, and the weeping of those hired to weep at funerals, as was a custom in that day. Jesus did...
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D W
What exactly is the "power" that many Charismatics or Pentecostals experience and even seem to radiate?
It is a valuable Spiritual lesson to learn that the channel between us and God, via the Holy Spirit, is open 24/7/365. The "store" never closes. One...
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Sahoulyah Shumenyah
Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
Romans 6:4-8 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?
Does the verse simply mean that the wake was still continuing by custom so Jesus joined with them for some kind of "weeping and wailing" tradition- before th...
John 11:35
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Anonymous
Who was Jesus referring to when He spoke of His 'other sheep'?
Could He have been referring to the saved souls in Abraham' Bosom? I have lately been wondering about the other sheep. It seems logical to me that Jesus was...
John 10:16
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is it right for a Christian husband to judge and stop loving his wife because of her parents bad behavior?
It is not right for the husband to stop loving his wife for ANY reason at all! Let me remind the husband of his wedding vows. He made this promise to his...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What will happen when Jesus returns?
At the end of age, Jesus will return to judge both the living and the dead. Everyone will come before his judgement and he will separate the people one from...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How did Adam and Eve hide from God?
They tried to hide from God among the trees of the garden. As if God, The Almighty and All Knowing, doesn't know where they are. It was a failed attempt. Yet...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
How do I support my son who just announced he's gay?
Leanne Payne has a very wise book "the healing of the homosexual" I know the title is no-longer PC but... Her wisdom is that we are all seeking that Love of...
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Cherie Mitchell
Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
The reason that it's an outward symbol of faith is because baptism in Hebrew is know as a mikvah. It is found in the OT. Our Bible is a translation from the...
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Daniel Rinker
What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?
Technically speaking, the two words are interchangeable (since both words come from the same Hebrew/Greek/Aramaic word, depending on which Testament one is...
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Zahari Schtonov
Is the teaching that Christ will return on the Feast of Trumpets biblical?
No One Knows That Day and Hour Matthew 24:36 "But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus refer to James and John as the sons of thunder?
In Mark 3, Jesus calls twelve men to be His apostles. Among them are "James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges, which...
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Daniel Rinker
Why did Jesus refer to James and John as the sons of thunder?
As far as I'm aware, the term "sons of thunder" (Boagernes -- which may be Aramaic or Greek in etymology; I don't know for sure) was given to James and John...
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Jim New
, Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!
Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
Here's something to consider, Now observe that he saved us not by works, but by baptism. This passage clearly shows that baptism is not a work of man "done...
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Theresa Staten
How do I support my son who just announced he's gay?
LOVE HIM. Five years ago, my daughter announced she was agnostic AND gay. I had a brief moment of panic, said one judgmental thing to her that I immediately...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
What exactly is the "power" that many Charismatics or Pentecostals experience and even seem to radiate?
I've attended a charismatic church for almost thirty years, and I've also attended many other kinds of churches with relatives or friends on special...
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Paul Mannon
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
Mark 16:16 says "Whoever believes AND is baptised will be saved". Thus it is clear that baptism is part and parcel of the process of salvation. I notice that...
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Karen Arnold
How do I support my son who just announced he's gay?
I too have had to deal with this in my family, my daughter left her husband after twelve years of marriage, to choose now to live with a woman. I am of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How does Alcoholics Anonymous compare with the Bible?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith of Akron, Ohio. Wilson and Smith developed AA's Twelve Step Program of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?
Scripture says there is "one Lord, one faith, one baptism" (Ephesians 4:5). This passage emphasizes the unity that should exist in the body of Christ as we...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why are there so many Christian denominations?
To answer this question, we must first differentiate between denominations within the body of Christ and non-Christian cults and false religions....
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
This is truly a puzzling question. The only answer I can think of is tradition. The Holy Spirit acting through the writers of the New Testament and Jesus'...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
Should Christian women wear head coverings?
The issue of head-coverings for women is, I think, one of the most difficult life-style issues in the New Testament. On the one hand are those who feel that...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
What distinguishes between someone who is lost and someone who is not lost?
I assume we are speaking in spiritual matters and not of someone lost on their way to the local hardware store. The difference is faith; faith and trust in...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
What does it mean that as in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man?
Judging by the different translations, this is a difficult passage. I liked the New King James' "As in water face reflects face, so a man’s heart reveals the...
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D W
Is the teaching that Christ will return on the Feast of Trumpets biblical?
Bear in mind that the Jews rejected Jesus as their Messiah. They are still waiting for Him to arrive. The Second Coming is after the Tribulation, not before....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
Abortion has been a hotly debated topic in American culture for the past forty years. Proponents on both sides wave statistics and viewpoints that many...
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D W
What will happen when Jesus returns?
Jesus is the Great Judge in both judgments. He will decide where you go. You won't have to wonder. However, if you have been born again, if you are an...
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Robert Davis
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D W
What distinguishes between someone who is lost and someone who is not lost?
Jesus. One who is lost does not know Him. One who is lost does not understand his or her status (1 Corinthians 2:14). One who is lost has not confessed Jesus...
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Anonymous
What will happen when Jesus returns?
What will happen when Jesus returns? Where will we go? How will we know where to go and what to do? Who will go to the Judgement Seat of Christ, and who will...
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Anonymous
What exactly is the "power" that many Charismatics or Pentecostals experience and even seem to radiate?
There is an undeniable emotional/spiritual power that some Charismatics possess and, especially in their worship services, even non-Charismatics and non-beli...
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A Lamb
If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
With all these comments that I have read that the water baptism is required to be saved I am thinking of all the people who came to accept Jesus as their...
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D W
Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
Water baptism is a beautiful reminder of the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior, albeit not compulsory or salvatory. It is important to explain to...
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D W
Does Matthew 25:41 relate to the topics of predestination or Calvinism?
Matthew was, in its entirety, written to a Jewish audience. Matthew 24 through 25 are end-times scripture relative to the Kingdom of God on earth, with Jesus...
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D W
Who is Matthew 7:21-23 referring to?
During His earthly ministry, Jesus witnessed to Jews about Himself as the promised Messiah, and about the promised Kingdom of God on earth. In each case He...
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Julie Anthony
Should Christian women wear head coverings?
It is very clearly stated in 1Corinthians 11:15 "But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her, FOR HER HAIR IS GIVEN TO HER FOR A COVERING."(NKJV) The...
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Anonymous
Who is Matthew 7:21-23 referring to?
To whom did Jesus never know? Who will he say this to?
Matthew 7:21 - 23
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James Dancer sr
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
My opinion is that after Jesus' resurrection, his appearance to Mary was before he went to make His report to the father. When you study the priesthood,...