What is the meaning of Friday the 13th?
Friday the 13th occurs from one to three times per year when the 13th day of any month falls on a Friday. The fear of Friday the 13th is called...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I live a holy life?
In order to address the question of how to live a holy life, we must first understand whatholymeans. To be holy means to be set apart or separate from sin...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that God is spirit?
The teaching that "God is spirit" is found in John 4:24: "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." Jesus said this to a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is the Buddhist concept of Zen compatible with the Christian faith?
The Buddhist concept of Zen refers to a meditative state sought as a means of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. While practitioners of Zen claim that...
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Oun Kwon
Are the 10 Commandments considered Mosaic law or not?
The Ten Commandments ('Ten Words' in Hebrew) is at the core of Mosaic Law - gift of God to Israelites. The point of argument is how it is relevant to the...
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Oun Kwon
Which of God’s laws exactly is Jesus referring to here?
The word translated as 'law/Law' in the N.T. has various meaning, nuance, and connotation and used differently in the context. E.g. Law of Christ - it is not...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Which of God’s laws exactly is Jesus referring to here?
Larry, the key is in the previous verse – Matthew 5:18 “For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
Premarital sex involves any kind of sexual contact prior to entering into a legal marriage relationship. There are a number of reasons why Scripture and...
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Sajid Masih
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D W
Which of the Davidic and Abrahamic covenants have been fulfilled?
Read Romans 7:4 very carefully, especially verse 6. In Matthew 5:17 Jesus announced that He did not come to abolish the Law and the Commandments, but that HE...
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D W
Is it advisable for pastors to be married or have kids?
Advisable? God makes that decision! When a Pastor and a fiance decide to unite in Holy Matrimony, praise God that they will bring up their children in our...
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D W
If we have received salvation through faith and not works, what are the reasons we face a final judgement?
Study the "Judgment Seat of Christ." It is not for punishment, it is for rewards for witnessing to others about our Savior, giving others the chance to...
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D W
What shall I do to come back to God the Father and have good communion with Him again?
Did you at some point in your life confess and profess and believe and accept Jesus as your Savior (Romans 10:8-13)? If so, then you have stepped off the...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
Who was Melchizedek (Melchisedek)?
In Hebrews, Paul made comments about Melchizedek when discussing Jesus Christ’s role as a superior High Priest. Referring to Melchizedek as a type, or...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Why is homosexuality so controversial?
I think the long and short of it can be broken into three parts: 1. While all other sinners are remorseful and seek to repent, homosexuals do not see the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
This is a simple question with a complicated answer, because there are varying degrees of, and reasons for, animosity between any two religious groups. This...
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Chris Mayeda
Is the Lazarus in Luke 16:19 the same Lazarus in John 11:1?
Some commentaries say the rich man parable is two fictitious characters used to portray the story. I would like to know if there is any evidence or suggestio...
Luke 16:19 - 31
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James Nix
Which of God’s laws exactly is Jesus referring to here?
Jesus always referred to Gods Law. All of it. There is no such thing as replacement theology like what has been taught. Any mention of commandment or law or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to train up a child in the way he should go?
Solomon's advice to parents is to "train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it" (Proverbs 22:6). Raising and training...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
Why is Satan referred to as the prince of the world in John 12:31?
What, though, of the Bible’s statement that Satan is the god, or ruler, of this world? (John 12:31; 2Corinthians 4:4) What, indeed, of Satan’s boast to Jesus...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
Why did the angel tell Joseph to name his son Jesus if Isaiah said He would be called Immanuel?
Regarding Jesus’ birth, Matthew wrote: “All this actually came about for that to be fulfilled which was spoken by Jehovah through his prophet [at Isaiah...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How do I convert to Christianity?
A man in the Greek city of Philippi asked a very similar question of Paul and Silas. We know at least three things about this man: he was a jailer, he was a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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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?
It is entirely true that the one verse in the Bible that contains the exact phrase "faith alone" seems to argue against salvation by faith alone. James 2:24...
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Paul Jass
Why is homosexuality so controversial?
Yes, homosexuality is a sin just like all sins. All men sin and fall short of the glory of God. What makes the homosexual sin different from other sins is...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Are the 10 Commandments considered Mosaic law or not?
They are part of what is considered the "Mosaic" law. And as 2 Cor 3:7 says the 10 Commandments are they only commandments written in stone....The only thing...
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Anonymous
Is it advisable for pastors to be married or have kids?
1 Timothy 3:2 (KJV) A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
1 Timothy 3:2
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Diana Comer
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Jason R.
, Just a guy...
Why is homosexuality so controversial?
There are three things together that make homosexuality so controversial in our culture. 1. Homosexuality is one of the few sins that is celebrated in our...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why is homosexuality so controversial?
In my humble opinion the controversial aspect is driven by the narcissistic intelligentsia incessant harping on all their communication levels 24/7. Torah,...
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Anonymous
Why is homosexuality so controversial?
Moral relativism is the genre of today. The world is worshiping the god of "Fairness". This fairness comes from the narcissistic self,which is in fact the...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
How can I overcome having a critical spirit?
The way to overcome a critical spirit is to realize that we have been given power over all powers of darkness even over our will and emotion, after which you...
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Mary Vockrodt
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I have a closer relationship with God?
Developing a closer relationship with God is an admirable goal and reflects a heart that is truly reborn, for only those who are in Christ desire a closer...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
How can I have a closer relationship with God?
Through communion in prayer and personal bible study. Paul in 1 corinthian 14:18 told that Church that he thanked God that he prayed in tongues more than...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I have my prayers answered by God?
Many people believe answered prayer is God granting a prayer request that is offered to Him. If a prayer request is not granted, it is understood as an...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
How can I have my prayers answered by God?
First things first you must be born again you cannot enter the kingdom of GOD unless you are born again after being born again you can now enjoy the...
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Seth Freeman
Why is homosexuality so controversial?
I think there are a number of reasons as to why homosexuality is so controversial. I agree with Colin above that homosexual acts are sinful. Simply being...
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Joel Ebene
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Bob Reese
, Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.
If we have received salvation through faith and not works, what are the reasons we face a final judgement?
It is the triune God who requests we share His gift of salvation to all. If asked the question about a final judgement prior to entering eternal praise and w...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the importance of the Lord's supper / Christian Communion?
A study of the Lord's Supper is a soul-stirring experience because of the depth of meaning it contains. It was during the age-old celebration of the Passover...
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Nevil Edward
Are the 10 Commandments considered Mosaic law or not?
The 10 commandments are not part of Mosaic law. Moses did not make them. God gave them to him.
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David Pike
Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?
Pure and simple. There is no modern day explanation. All Semitic people during antiquity, including the Hebrews, raised swine for consumption. However, once...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why wasn't Jesus named Immanuel?
In the prophecy of the virgin birth, Isaiah 7:14, the prophet Isaiah declared, 'Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
Does God answer prayers?
Yes God answers prayer sometimes instantly other times it takes time. Daniel chapter 9 daniel prayed and fasted for 21 days after which we are told that an...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
Does God answer selfish prayers?
Luke 18: 9 - 14 two men went to pray one a pharisee, the other a tax collector the bible says that the pharisee prayed to himself while the other person...