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  1. Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?
  2. What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?
  3. What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?
  4. How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1
  5. What can we learn from Paul's supplication for the Philippian believers?
  6. How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
  7. Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
  8. How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?
  9. What can we learn about the Day of the Lord from the book of Joel?
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Answer by 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...

September 28 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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....

September 28 2013 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 28 2013 9 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 28 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 28 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Question by Anonymous
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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...

September 28 2013 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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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...

5 Votes September 28 2013 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 28 2013 1 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 27 2013 15 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 27 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 27 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

September 27 2013 4 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Who is Matthew 7:21-23 referring to?

To whom did Jesus never know? Who will he say this to?

Matthew 7:21 - 23

3 Votes September 27 2013 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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,...

September 27 2013 2 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

it is a wrongful assumption to think you do not need to be baptized Jesus made a special circumstance for the thief on the cross, because he could not be. It...

September 27 2013 1 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Illuminati conspiracy?

The Illuminati conspiracy is a conspiracy theory which holds that there is a "global elite" society that is either in control of the world or is seeking to...

September 27 2013 4 Comments Follow Vote Up

Question by John Muriango , Sinner Saved by Grace

Does Matthew 25:41 relate to the topics of predestination or Calvinism?

Does it support or disprove the Calvinist view of predestination? Is it related at all?

Matthew 25:41

1 Vote September 27 2013 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Amy Ashworth

Is the teaching that Christ will return on the Feast of Trumpets biblical?

Many "messianics" and "torah observant christians" are teaching that the second coming of christ will be on yom teruah, the feast of trumpets and they also ...

3 Votes September 27 2013 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is a non-denominational church? What do non-denominational churches believe?

This question really has several answers, and they can be either simple or complex. The simplest answer is that a non-denominational church is any church...

September 27 2013 20 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What was the relationship between David and Jonathan?

We know from 1 Samuel 18:1 that Jonathan loved David. Second Samuel 1:26 records David's lament after Jonathan's death, in which he said that his love for...

September 27 2013 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim New , Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!

Is there any evidence to support whether King Saul was a believer or non-believer?

This will always be a great debate because only God knows for sure but here are some thoughts and even may bring up another question that will start a...

September 27 2013 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by D W

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

Thank You, Jim N. We must not confuse Jewish ritual washings, John's ritual washings, and our Spiritual "baptism" (Holy Spirit union with our Savior). The...

September 27 2013 3 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do I support my son who just announced he's gay?

You continue to love him because he is your son. You have to pray for him that he continues to lead a holy life. There are temptations that men and women,...

September 27 2013 12 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Heather Willcockson

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

Baptism itself does not save you. What baptism does is it shows publicly that there is an inward change taking place. Baptism is not necessary to be saved,...

September 27 2013 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the different names of God and what do they mean?

Each of the many names of God describes a different aspect of His many-faceted character. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible:EL,...

September 27 2013 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the different names of God and what do they mean?

(1/10/2013) After reflection, we do not really know what God's name is. "YHWH" is not God's name. When Moses asked for God's name, God answered, "I AM WHO I...

September 27 2013 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

What happened to the Ark of the Covenant is a question that has fascinated theologians, Bible students, and archeologists for centuries. In the eighteenth...

September 27 2013 4 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

The Ark of the Covenant is not lost. The Ark has been found! John the Evangelist wrote that the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his...

September 27 2013 3 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Davidic covenant?

The Davidic Covenant refers to God's promises to David through Nathan the prophet and is found in 2 Samuel 7 and later summarized in 1 Chronicles 17:11-14...

September 27 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Davidic covenant?

The Davidic covenant is the covenant God made with David, it has six parts. (see 2 Samuel 7:8-16) Part 1, the Lord will establish a house for you: "House"...

September 27 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the covenants in the Bible?

The Bible speaks of seven different covenants, four of which (Abrahamic, Palestinian, Mosaic, Davidic) God made with the nation of Israel. Of those four,...

September 27 2013 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the covenants in the Bible?

A covenant is when a person says, "I am yours, you are mine." It is an exchange of persons, as compared to a contract, which is an exchange of goods, "This...

September 27 2013 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

How should a Christian view the use of homeopathy?

The Bible clearly has no affinity for or against homeopathy, though its principles do align with a number of scriptural principles. The allopathic medical...

September 27 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carmen Rodriguez

Is there any evidence to support whether King Saul was a believer or non-believer?

Saul epitomizes many who say and do believe (acknowledge mentally) the existence of God, but have not allowed Him to transform their thinking and thus their...

September 27 2013 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim New , Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

James Bryant may have the closest answer. Here's another twist to find the Biblically correct answer. The main question in question is the word "baptized or...

September 27 2013 4 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by dennis mclelland

What is the judgment of people other than the Israelites during the Old Testament period?

In the Old Testament, blood sacrifices were necessary to honor and worship God. Cain refused to give a blood sacrifice. Able did provide such a sacrifice. By...

September 27 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

It is my opinion that as our ultimate example, Jesus was baptized by John to set an example for us to follow. This was considered a type of "commissioning"...

September 27 2013 3 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pastor Shaun Bridgens , Pastor - Vineyard Ministries, Phd.Theo, ATS Theological Sem.

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

Baptism is not an "option" but a command! Matthew 28:19 is clear. 1. First instruction is to "GO"! - meaning to go out into the world and preach the Gospel...

September 27 2013 9 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Elder Ashe

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

Is baptism required for salvation? Updated and expanded by Elder S. D. Ashe Does being baptized (in the name of Jesus Christ) save you? Is it really...

September 27 2013 14 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Casper Mcconnell , Casper the Irish

How should a Christian view the use of homeopathy?

I had an aunt, fundamental brethren evangelical, a sound Christian woman who showed me our Fathers love in how she lived who used bach, Chinese therapies and...

September 27 2013 6 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by George Batarseh

After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?

Jesus is our high priest, Hebrews 9:26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he...

September 27 2013 5 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

What is the best way for Christians to deal with the question of homosexuality if Jesus states that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourself?

Loving our neighbors does not refer to making them feel good or happy. As Christians we understand this temporal world is passing away and that all humans...

September 27 2013 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by D W

Is it right for a Christian husband to judge and stop loving his wife because of her parents bad behavior?

A little more information would be helpful, without going into the privacy of the married couple or the parents. On the surface, I would say no, it is not...

September 27 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about medical marijuana?

There is no definitive biblical answer to the question of whether Christians should use medical marijuana, because marijuana for medicinal use is not...

September 27 2013 13 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Alex Harris

What is the 'church of Oprah'? Is Eckhart Tolle's 'New Earth' compatible with Christianity?

Recently I was reading a book written by Stephen Mansfield titled, “Where has Oprah taken us?”. In it he outlines the religious influence of the World’s most...

September 27 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up