Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?
In Matt 7:13,14 I believe Jesus was speaking of the method of salvation available prior to the cross. It was virtually impossible to obey the law...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I have the mind of Christ?
In 1 Corinthians 2:16, Paul quotes Isaiah 40:13 and then makes a statement concerning all believers: "We have the mind of Christ." Having the mind of Christ...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
How can I have the mind of Christ?
In addition to pointing out the importance and benefits of being spiritually-minded, the apostle Paul had much to say about what true spirituality is. To the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I become a child of God?
Becoming a child of God requires faith in Jesus Christ. "To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the plan of salvation / way of salvation?
Are you hungry? Not physically hungry, but do you have a hunger for something more in life? Is there something deep inside of you that never seems to be...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
"For if we are willfully sinning after receiving the full knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice concerning sins." Hebrews 10:26-29 warns...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is replacement theology?
Replacement theology essentially teaches that the church has replaced Israel in God's plan. Adherents of replacement theology believe the Jews are no longer...
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Fanny Essamuah
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
The bible is translated into many languages and for some languages they are spoken in one way and have not synonyms or modern words. Meaning you cant have...
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Anonymous
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
You need not be concerned about small discrepancies' in versions God is not dead or afar off, Seek the baptism in the Holy Ghost and He will guide you in all...
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Anonymous
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age? And how can the average person discern between truth and error among modern Bible Versions? Answer: By...
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Anonymous
Can women serve as deacons in the church?
Dorcas (also known as Tabitha) was a disciple who lived in Joppa, referenced in the Book of Acts 9:36–42 of the Bible. Alternately, some Christian feminists...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
The man eventually canonized as Saint Patrick by the Catholic Church was born to a wealthy family in AD 387 in Kilpatrick, Scotland. His real name was Maewyn...
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Dina Perkins
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
It's so simple, it's hard. If the language used, back in the day, is too unfamiliar with the language today, then you're going to struggle with the KJV. So,...
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Chris Barlow
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
Dear Friends, The KJV was ordered by King James I in the early seventeenth century in England because there were a number of english translations and he felt...
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Sherry Polk
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
The everyday Bible I use is NIV...however when I come across scripture that I want to really get into I go back to my KJV for clarification...and in most...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
Where were the wise men from? What is known about their belief regarding the star and how it was to identify our Lord?
The wise men were evidently from the contemporary parts of Babylon since the greek Bible reads it "Magi", which refers to experts in astronomy and other...
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Davina Garrett
What does it mean to live in sin?
I suggest reading Romans 7 and 8. :) they are not easy passages to understand however. I agree with Don Watson. When we were in the flesh we did what we...
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Anonymous
Are we predestined to know Christ?
Simple...Yes God is in Control and will call His Chosen/Elect people to Himself. Some predestined to eternal life and some to hell...sorry, but this IS the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is The Message (MSG)?
The Message - History The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language was created by pastor, scholar, author, and poet Eugene H. Peterson and published in...
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Obedience Rocca
, O. J. R.
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
At least two reasons: 1) The KJV is often considered to be beautiful, poetic translation, even though it is somewhat hard to understand. 2) The KJV New...
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Samuel Reed
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
Romans 10:9-12. You are "Elect" or the "object of mercy" if you obtain righteousness from Jesus Christ. God will save everyone who calls on the name of the...
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D W
Is the choice of salvation in greater control by man or by God?
God said it, I believe it, that settles it.
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
What does it mean to live in sin?
In today’s pluralistic and tolerant society, people hesitate to make moral judgments. Doing so is not politically correct, we are told. The greatest sin...
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Daniel Adeyelu
What does it mean to be a prophet today?
God is still in the business of talking to his prophets today and will forever be. God speaks to his prophets through dreams, visions,trances, little still...
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D W
Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
Confusion is the result of the failure to "rightly divide" scripture (2 Timothy 2:15-16). To rightly divide means to accurately interpret and apply...
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D W
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
We are losing count on the number of "new" translations of the Bible. In studying each of them, one comes across verses which do not say precisely the same...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
While there are numerous ideas of precisely what election means in regards to salvation, the fact that believers are elect is indisputable (Romans 8:29-30;...
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D W
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
You become one of "the elect" when you authentically place your faith, hope and trust in Jesus as Savior. Turn to Romans 10:8-13. It is there for everyone...
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Joe Glascock
, Homemaker,caretaker, artist.
Why is the KJV still read in this modern day and age?
I feel the KJV Bible is somewhat outdated and hard to understand.
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Sandee Clement
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Ron Ray
Can women serve as deacons in the church?
Looking at the grammatical intention of the question, it appears that you are asking a "what" question as opposed to a "why" question. However, I'll try to...
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Benjamin Shimomura
Is there ever any clear or literal meaning in a scripture passage that holds for all people at all places at all times in narrative theology?
The death and resurrection of Jesus are clear and literal. Ironically, although Jesus often spoke of these events to his disciples, they didn't understand...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Sabbath day?
At first glance, the question "What is the Sabbath day?" seems fairly simple. According to Exodus 20:8-11, the Sabbath is the seventh day of the week, on...
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Albert Perkic
What is the Sabbath day?
The Sabbath day literally means ' to cease'. When God told us to 'remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy' (set apart) Exodus 20:8. He wanted us to remember...
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Don Watson
Is there ever any clear or literal meaning in a scripture passage that holds for all people at all places at all times in narrative theology?
I'm led to answer "Yes! A whole bunch!" The scriptures are best understood when the Holy Spirit leads us to a literal, not figurative evaluation. Figurative...
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
Why is it necessary to teach Christians about marriages in this century?
Hosea once wrote: " My people perish for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6) and both second Timothy and Titus, in setting up the offices of bishops/overseers and...
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Anonymous
Whom are the synoptics addressed to?
I believe that the synoptic gospels explain who Jesus is and Pauls epistles show us how to be followers and is for Christians of all nations
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?
The Gospel of John is the only Gospel which mentions "the disciple whom Jesus loved." John 13:23 tells us, "One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was...
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Diane Pizzo
, Grandmother and Mom and student of God's word.
Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?
Personally I believe John was showing his humility. Jesus had called him a "son of thunder" referring to his anger, so when John spoke of himself as the one...
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James Sanders
, Licensed Counselor
What does it mean to live in sin?
We all live in sin on a daily basis. That is why Jesus came. We could not live up to God's standard. We all practice sin whatever the degree of sin. God...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is unconditional election biblical?
Unconditional election is a phrase that is used to summarize what the Bible teaches about the predestination-or the election-of people for salvation. It...
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Tim Collinson
, Tim Collinson
Is unconditional election biblical?
2 Timothy 2:10 point of fact: Where the word elect is seen in Paul's letters this refers to the Jews not the Gentiles. The apostle had been preaching to the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
It is important to distinguish between the terms "science" and "scientific community." Science is a discipline concerned with observing, experimenting with,...
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Anonymous
What does it mean to live in sin?
The Bible makes it very clear that a person who is born again and wishes to remain or continue in Christ, does not live in sin! 1 John 3:24 We've all heard...
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Anonymous
Why is it necessary to teach Christians about marriages in this century?
The bible says 'Marriage is honorable' but we see many marriages today which are not honorable. Divorce is also on the increase and many lives are without...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians of different denominations date or marry?
Can a Baptist date a Pentecostal? Can a Lutheran date a Presbyterian? The most important issue is whether both individuals know Jesus Christ as Savior. The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?
The Bible doesn't give specific instructions on dancing. It may be helpful to point out some examples of good and bad dancing, and then mention some biblical...
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Anonymous
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Is the choice of salvation in greater control by man or by God?
Easy answer: God is totally in control. John 6:65 shows that people have no ability to come to God unless God does something first toward them. Then, an...