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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How can we guard our hearts from becoming self-righteous or judgmental like Pharisees?
  3. How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?
  4. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  5. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  6. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  7. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  8. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  9. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?
  10. Who was Silas in the Bible?


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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Do we receive mansions in heaven?

The night before Jesus was crucified, He told His disciples that He would be leaving them and that they could not go with Him (John 13:33). Peter asked where...

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Answer by D W

Do we receive mansions in heaven?

WHO is He going to prepare a place for? Mansions in "Heaven" is not the intent of this passage. Jesus, speaking to His Apostles, tells them that He is going...

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Answer by Xpictos Stalis

Are Jehovah's Witnesses right about being the only ones who know the truth about Armageddon?

The Jehovah's Witnesses are essentially a new form of an old heresy perpetuated by Arius (ca. AD 250–336) that Jesus is not divine. This is contrary to more...

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Answer by Nancy Emmons

What will we be doing in heaven?

Nothing this earth has to offer can compare to the peace and serenity we will experience of being constantly surrounded by the love, compassion and love of...

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Answer by Alice Siew

Why does Scripture emphasize the right hand of God?

To be at the right hand means to be equal to the person you stood or seated by.

September 14 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Warren Malach

Which is correct? "IF you believe, THEN you are saved" or "You're saved! Believe it!"!"

Did Christ die for the sins of the whole world, and when He rose from the dead, did God forgive the sins of the whole world apart from and prior to my person...

2 Votes September 14 2013 1 Comment 5 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What will we be doing in heaven?

The answer as what the saints will be doing in heaven is found in the scriptures: 1. Daniel 7:13,14,17,18,21,22,27 and Isaiah 9:6,7 show that they will be...

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Answer by Dario Gonzalez

Are Jehovah's Witnesses right about being the only ones who know the truth about Armageddon?

1. The witnesses believe there is no rapture but revelations 3:10 is proof of a pre tribulation rapture. 2. They also believe that only the elect(144k), will...

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Answer by Don Watson

How was Jesus "justified in the Spirit"?

Vindicated. Judged Righteous and Holy. Blameless. That passage identifies the Trinity, as well. 1 Timothy 3:16, appeared in the flesh, justified Spiritually...

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Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

What evidence is there in scripture to support the doctrine of the holy trinity?

One of the best ways to Biblically prove Holy Spirit (His name, not a title that always needs a 'the') is part of the God-head along with the Father and the...

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Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

Why does Scripture emphasize the right hand of God?

The "right" side to ancient people groups was also the side of "trustworthiness" because it was unprotected by a warrior's shield and fully open.

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Answer by Simon Wartanian

What will we be doing in heaven?

Being glorified by God, glorifying and praising God, enjoying God, eternal bliss! You don't wanna miss out! Repent and believe!

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Answer by D W

What will we be doing in heaven?

Rejoicing.

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus?

Our knowledge of the original text of the Bible comes from ancient hand-written manuscripts. The Old Testament was written in Hebrew, and the New Testament...

September 14 2013 4 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bill Blake

What will we be doing in heaven?

The real question is what will we be doing on the new earth. Answer enjoying life in a perfect world like we would have if Adam hadn't sinned.

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Answer by Lace Strother , OOAK Fantasy Porcelain artist, blessed child of God

Can a Christian keep sinning?

God's word tells us that no sin is ''worse'' than another... Jesus was also the ONLY ''perfect'' being... that is WHY he died for us... because the wages of...

September 14 2013 5 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

What does God mean ''and you shall not go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not exposed on it''?

What does God mean ''and you shall not go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not exposed on it''? Should this verse be taken literally?...

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

What evidence is there in scripture to support the doctrine of the holy trinity?

What is a son of a duck? A duck. Jesus is the Son of God, ergo, Jesus is God.

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

What will we be doing in heaven?

Simply put, what we do in heaven is "looking at God and seeing Him as He is". The effect of this action is seeing all of creation, past, present and future...

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Answer by Dan Rivers , Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree

Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?

If you worship and idolize a pine tree or any thing, then that would not be in keeping with the Word. But if it's just a decoration, then theirs nothing...

September 14 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Are Jehovah's Witnesses right about being the only ones who know the truth about Armageddon?

My opinion on Watch Towerites and their many false teachings though, they may sound like scripture are in fact structured and taught to be received as such....

September 14 2013 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

Are Jehovah's Witnesses right about being the only ones who know the truth about Armageddon?

You cannot be a new covenant Christian and be led by the indwelling Spirit and be a legalist ( follow OT Law) at the same time. Jesus fulfilled the Law and...

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Answer by Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?

In Matthew 10, Jesus is speaking to His disciples before sending them out on their own to minister in His earlier days of walking with them and teaching...

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Answer by Anonymous
Medium

Are Jehovah's Witnesses right about being the only ones who know the truth about Armageddon?

I grew up in a family of Jehovah's Witnesses. It wasn't until my 40s until I came to know the real "truth" of the scriptures. God had brought me low with an...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Christian view of retirement?

As Christians approach retirement age, they often wonder what a Christian should do during the retirement years. Do Christians retire from Christian service...

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Answer by Michael Ramey

Are Jehovah's Witnesses right about being the only ones who know the truth about Armageddon?

No they are not right, since they use their own twisted version of the bible that does not stand up to scrutiny to the original texts. You can read quite a...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself?

An expert in the law tried to test the Lord Jesus by asking Him to declare what was the greatest commandment in the Law of Moses. In one masterful statement,...

September 14 2013 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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If you doubt your salvation, does that mean you are not truly saved?

Everyone has occasional doubts. Whether or not you have doubts is not what determines whether you are a Christian. Even when a believer is faithless, God is...

September 14 2013 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Question by Brittney Earl

What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?

There are a lot of opinions, but I want to know what it really means...

Matthew 10:34

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why do some churches thrive while others die?

The true church is one where Christ is acknowledged as its Head, the Bible is preached and taught, and the way of salvation is by grace through faith in...

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Answer by James Fromberg

Does war with Syria have anything to do with the end times?

I've done a little bit of research on eschatology my advice would be - to be fair to yourself and look at some other views on eschatology - for example the...

September 14 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gerald LaRosa , Music Minster, Professional Musician

What does the Bible say about the idea of ancient aliens?

The Bible does not mention E.T.'s as we seem to fantasize about. For arguments sake, let us pretend the Bible does not exist. One could logically assume that...

September 14 2013 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Don Whitley , Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.

Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?

They are the words of God and Moses was the man or vessel God choose to put it in written form. All books of the Bible were written by men chosen by God to...

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Answer by D W

Are Jehovah's Witnesses right about being the only ones who know the truth about Armageddon?

No. They utterly distort the truth of God's Word, even doing so in THEIR translation of the Bible, the "New World Translation."

September 13 2013 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the intermediate state?

The "intermediate state" is a theological concept that speculates regarding what kind of body, if any, believers in heaven have while they wait for their...

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Answer by Bob Snyder , Bob Snyder Christian Reformed/Calvinist/Augustinian Theology

Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?

When Jesus quoted his word in the Old Testament He quoted it as it being true and literal. We can see that from the context of His statements. Paul made...

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Answer by D W

What is existential therapy, and is it biblical?

I studied and taught existential analytic psychotherapy under a noted psychiatrist, and also under a psychologist who studied under Martin Heidegger. It...

September 13 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is existential therapy, and is it biblical?

Psychological theories are generally based in more pervasive philosophical concepts, such as naturalism or humanism. These underlying philosophies often...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is postmodern therapy, and is it biblical?

Postmodernism is a worldview opposed to modernism. Rather than rely on scientific fact and a sense of absolute truth, postmodernists believe that reality is...

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Answer by Anonymous
Medium

Are the NIV and KJV not God's true word?

As a historian, I find that some of the difficulty even within members of my own church is the lack of a basic knowledge of history and concept of time. To...

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Answer by Anonymous
Medium

Does the New Testament address tithing?

First of all, when we address any question we have to have a clear definition. To discuss tithing rationally, we have to be sure that we all mean the same...

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Answer by Ray Harris

Did fallen angels inter-marry with humans?

so if the "sons of God" were actually following God, why did they not listen to Noah? why was their line destroyed with the wicked in the Flood? i maintain...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is Gestalt therapy, and is it biblical?

Because psychology is a study of human behavior and cognition, people sometimes view it as a comprehensive theory of humanity. No single psychological...

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Answer by D W

What is Gestalt therapy, and is it biblical?

"I do my thing and you do your thing. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations, And you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is reality therapy, and is it biblical?

Mental health counselors often disagree about the legitimacy of secular counseling theories; Christians have proven even more skeptical. Many secular...

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Answer by D W

What is reality therapy, and is it biblical?

Reality therapy simply seeks to bring the client or patient back to it. What is real, what is important, how are your choices affecting your everyday living....

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is Jungian analytic psychology, and is it biblical?

Without a doubt, there are many theories of psychology that are at odds with the Bible. However, it is possible to incorporate certain aspects of secular...

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Answer by D W

What is Jungian analytic psychology, and is it biblical?

Jung joined Freud, as did many others, with Freud's introduction into psychiatry. Jung took Freud beyond the physical to the mystical. Both missed the boat....

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