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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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"...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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"...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Ricardo Perry
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Chris Anand
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Pastor E H Botting
What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?
While we should all be allowing otherwise-qualified men "with pasts" to be or to remain ordained, unless the brother in Christ [hopefully, since 1 in 5...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?
Jesus gave Peter a three-fold command to "feed my sheep" in John 21:15-17. Each time Jesus said, "Feed my sheep," it was in response to Peter's three-fold...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus spit for some of His miracles?
Near Decapolis, some people brought Jesus a deaf man who could hardly talk. Jesus healed the man, of course, but in an interesting manner: "Jesus put his...
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Sidgar .
Why did Jesus spit for some of His miracles?
Lev. 15 declares spit as an unclean discharge and that a man who's been spit upon must wash himself with water and remain unclean until evening. Indeed,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What opportunities are there for Christian service outside of the church?
Any service that reflects Jesus' love is "Christian service." From giving a cup of water (Mark 9:41) to dying for someone (John 15:13), there are as many...
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Alex Harris
What opportunities are there for Christian service outside of the church?
The following site uses technology to connect Christian laborers to the vast harvest field that Christ spoke about: http://www.needhimvolunteer.com/ The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why should I (a Hindu) consider becoming a Christian?
Comparing Hinduism and Christianity is difficult, in part, because Hinduism is a slippery religion for Westerners to grasp. It represents limitless depths of...
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Alex Harris
Why should I (a Hindu) consider becoming a Christian?
Till the arrival of the Europeans, the term 'Hindu' had a geographical significance and referred to the people who lived around the river Indus. It was the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
Compared with Buddhism, Christianity has several distinguishing features that show that it deserves consideration. First, while both Christianity and...
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Alex Harris
Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
Buddhism arose sometime after the 6th c BC when Israel who were ordained the messengers of God to the whole world went into captivity. Since God reveled...
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Alex Harris
Is the Buddhist concept of Zen compatible with the Christian faith?
Zen is an off shoot of Mahayana Buddhism which developed around the 6th c AD. To answer the question we must explore Buddhism's origin and evolution....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?
To understand Jesus' response to the rich young ruler's question-"What must I do to be saved?"-we must consider three things: the background of the rich...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
This is a difficult question to answer because the Bible nowhere explicitly states at what point God considers a couple to be married. There are three common...
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Steve Otis
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
The Roman Catholic Church contends that its origin is the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ in approximately AD 30. The Catholic Church...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus command people to not tell others of the miracles He performed?
After healing a man of leprosy (Mark 1:41-42), 'Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: 'See that you don't tell this to anyone...'' (Mark...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
How should real men of Christ behave in today's society?
Off hand I would say real men of Christ should behave like Christ;-) Read through the 4 Gospels to see how Christ acted and interacted. How did He treat...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
Scripture has much to say regarding the drinking of alcohol (Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3; Deuteronomy 29:6; Judges 13:4, 7, 14; Proverbs 20:1; 31:4; Isaiah...
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Earl Turner
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
I could be off here, but looking at a number of different versions of John 20:17, it seems Jesus isn't necessarily telling Mary not to "touch" Him. Rather,...
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Chris Dibbern
Why is homosexuality so controversial?
I think part of it has to do with what we find disgusting. When we were children, which of us wouldn't have found our parents kissing each other disgusting...
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John Maly
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
He told Mary he had not yet ascended to the Father (John 20:17). The blood was to be offered on the mercy seat (Hebrews 8:3-6). He appeared to Thomas and the...
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Colin Wong
, Founder, eBible.com
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Why would people be baptized for the dead?
Paul was making an argument against those who claim that the dead are not resurrected, yet, at the same time, practice baptizing the living on behalf of the...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
Should Christian women wear head coverings?
Hats have always been worn as a signifier of authority. Crowns for a king, helmets for firemen and soldiers, braid for officers and policemen on duty. Men...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Which of the Davidic and Abrahamic covenants have been fulfilled?
The Abrahamic covenant has three parts: to make Abraham a great nation (Genesis 12:1); to give him a great name (Genesis 12:2); and to make him the source of...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is the Lazarus in Luke 16:19 the same Lazarus in John 11:1?
The only evidence I can offer to suggest that the Lazarus in both stories are the same person, is this verse Luke 16:31, "If they do not listen to Moses and...