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  1. Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?
  2. How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
  3. In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
  4. What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?
  5. If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)
  6. Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
  7. How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12
  8. How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
  9. What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
  10. Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back?


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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is the resurrection of Jesus Christ true?

Scripture presents conclusive evidence that Jesus Christ was in fact resurrected from the dead. Christ's resurrection is recorded in Matthew 28:1-20; Mark...

October 01 2013 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

There is a great deal of confusion in regards to this question. The concept that Jesus went to hell after His death on the cross comes primarily from the...

October 01 2013 7 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Delvaughn Mccall

Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?

No when Mary Madeline returned to the tomb on Sunday morning before the dawn as scripture specifically says, Yahusha was already gone, he rose on Saturday...

October 01 2013 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tommy Mcwatters

How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?

We must first understand that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of The Lord Jesus Christ. John 14 v 18. So if we have his Spirit then our lives will be in the...

October 01 2013 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the book of Baruch?

The Book of Baruch is part of what is considered the Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical writings and appears in the Old Testament of Catholic Bibles. Except for some...

October 01 2013 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

What is the book of Baruch?

The Book of Baruch, occasionally referred to as 1 Baruch, is called a deuterocanonical book of the Bible. Although not in the Hebrew Bible, it is found in...

October 01 2013 5 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Casper Mcconnell , Casper the Irish

Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?

No. Bible days since Genesis begin at dusk and end at sunset.... evening and morning, the first day. Jewish Shabbat begins with the lighting of two candles...

October 01 2013 5 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meshack Gachago , lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries

How do I renew my mind?

By reading, studying, hearing and meditating on the WORD. IT TAKES TIME TO DEVELOP A STRONG BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW IN ALL THINGS, BUT IT BEGINS WITH WHAT YOU...

October 01 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Arun Kumar , Engineer, Chennai, India

Where is Paul's letter to the Laodicean believers?

Presenting to you the verse Colossians 4:16, “After this letter has been read to your people, be sure to have it read in the church at Laodicea. And you s...

Colossians 4:16

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why is sola fide important?

Sola fide which means "faith alone" is important because it is one of the distinguishing characteristics or key points that separate the true biblical Gospel...

October 01 2013 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Why is sola fide important?

The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification is a document created, and agreed to, by the Catholics and the Lutherans in 1999, as a result of...

October 01 2013 12 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is sola scriptura?

The phrase sola scriptura is from the Latin: sola having the idea of "alone," "ground," "base," and the word scriptura meaning "writings""referring to the...

October 01 2013 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

What is sola scriptura?

"Sola Scriptura" or "Bible alone" is an unbiblical teaching of the Protestants. The Catholic Church clearly understands the origin and proper use of the...

October 01 2013 19 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the five solas?

The five solas are five Latin phrases popularized during the Protestant Reformation that emphasized the distinctions between the early Reformers and the...

October 01 2013 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

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....

October 01 2013 9 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 01 2013 7 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 01 2013 18 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Robert Davis

Who was called to the one hope? Gentiles?

Ephesians 4:4

1 Vote October 01 2013 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 01 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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....

October 01 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 01 2013 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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....

October 01 2013 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by 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

1 Vote October 01 2013 7 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 01 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 01 2013 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 01 2013 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

October 01 2013 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by 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.

3 Votes September 30 2013 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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.

September 30 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by lostnsavd *

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...

September 30 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 2 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 4 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Rita Gerard

In Genesis 1:6 what does "expanse" mean?

Genesis 1:6

14 Votes September 30 2013 6 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 15 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 3 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 5 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 4 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 8 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 5 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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,...

September 30 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 30 2013 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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