Who created God? Where did God come from?
God is by definition a maximally perfect being. Part of this means that there can be no greater being than God. Therefore, if something were to have created...
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Joshua Dalby
Who created God? Where did God come from?
The idea that "everything" needs a beginning is false. Only things that begin need a beginning or "first cause". If something is eternal it needs and indeed...
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Leon Penny
, Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in
What are social community needs in the Bible and how did Jesus handle them?
Consult Maselows hierarchy of needs.
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Leon Penny
, Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
The commandments that Jesus referred to are the strict directives that he gave. One exemplifies from Mark 22.36-40. Here Jesus responds to a question about...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the five (5) fold ministry?
The concept of the five-fold ministry comes from Ephesians 4:11, "It was he who gave some to be (1) apostles, some to be (2) prophets, some to be (3)...
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Andrea Spirit
, www.firstlove4jesus.org
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
No Jesus was most definitely not referring to the 10 commandment because He has already fulfill those John 15:10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide...
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K PAUL REDDY
What is the New Testament's position on celibacy ministry?
Is celibacy ministry approved in the new testament?
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Munachiso Okorocha
As a Christian is there any one religious group or leader we should follow?
Mr Munachiso Okorocha( Enugu Nigeria) The Lord Jesus Christ gives us leaders in every generation, but we are not to follow sheepishly without being guided by...
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Albert Perkic
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
Yes, it does include the ten commandments that Jesus was talking about because in Matt 19:17,18 the rich young ruler asked Jesus about eternal life. Jesus...
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Ray Harris
As a Christian is there any one religious group or leader we should follow?
this is what gets so many Christians in a confused state. while it is always good to have teachers and instructors that can illuminate the Bible for you, you...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the pretribulational view of the rapture (pretribulationism)?
In eschatology, it is important to remember that almost all Christians agree on these three things: 1) there is coming a time of great tribulation such as...
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Anonymous
When did the teaching of rapture of the church began?
Why is the rapture of the church taught in today's churches, when for 1900 years it was not? Who started this teaching?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?
According to the Bible, Enoch and Elijah are the only two people God took to heaven without them dying. Genesis 5:24 tells us, "Enoch walked with God; then...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?
To Which Heavens Did Elijah Ascend? IT CAME about that as [Elijah and Elisha] were walking along, speaking as they walked, why, look! A fiery war chariot and...
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Arthur A. Tipon [email protected]
What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
Does He mean the OT commandments of the ten commandments, that we are to keep, if we love Him?
John 14:15
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Ron Ray
As a Christian is there any one religious group or leader we should follow?
The person you should follow is Jesus Christ. The group you should be involved with is the body of Christ. Do not place your faith in any one man or group of...
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Chris Bray
Can a person be a Christian if they do not believe that the bible is true?
Mat 7:24"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Mat 7:26And everyone who hears...
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FELIX AIGBE
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian wear religious jewelry?
There is much debate as to whether or not it is appropriate-or even sinful-to wear religious jewelry like crosses and crucifixes. Christians did not begin...
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John Ake
What is the Biblical procedure for deliverance/casting out demons?
Bible says by a prophet the Lord brought Israelites out of Egypt (Deliverance) and by the hand of the prophet they were preserved. (Kept) Deliverance could...
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Ben Amanambu
, Engineer,estate developer, pastor,hospital chapel Abuja nig.
Why do we need to pray?
We pray because it is a privilege to ask and receive from God. As we do so we deepen our relationship with God. It may be true that we can receive what we...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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If I convert to Christianity, my family will disown me, and I will be persecuted. Should I follow Jesus?
Converting to Christianity means becoming a follower of Jesus by faith (John 10:26-30). Crowds flocked to Jesus, but most were not His true followers. They...
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Donna Gilley
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
(The dead) John said he that hath the son hath life,he that hath not the son of God hath not life, Jesus had given life to his followers ,those Family...
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Seth Freeman
Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?
It depends on how the person asking the question is defining "tolerance". For the most part, tolerance is a myth. The person with the "coexist" bumper...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?
In our age of "tolerance," moral relativism is touted as the supreme virtue. Every philosophy, idea, and faith system has equal merit, says the relativist,...
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Seth Freeman
As a Christian is there any one religious group or leader we should follow?
Fair warning, I am a Protestant! I Corinthians 1:11-13 - For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today?
Of all the gifts given to mankind by God, there is none greater than the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit has many functions, roles, and activities....
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Seth Freeman
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today?
The role of the Holy Spirit is the same today as it was on the day of Pentecost - pointing us towards Christ. The Holy Spirit does not seek His own glory,...
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Seth Freeman
How is the Holy Spirit different than our Conscience?
Everyone alive is born with a conscience. Part of being made in the image of God is that all of us have an innate understanding of right and wrong, good and...
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Edward Hunter
As a Christian is there any one religious group or leader we should follow?
For example is the Pope of any more authority of Gods word than a local Baptist, or Methodist minister?
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Mark Galinsky
What is the Biblical procedure for deliverance/casting out demons?
There are those that will tell you that part of Spiritual Warfare should be directly rebuking Satan. As if you could be face to face and able to speak to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?
Is there such a thing as ghosts? The answer to this question depends on what precisely is meant by the term "ghosts." If the term means "spirit beings," the...
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Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
How is the Holy Spirit different than our Conscience?
Our conscience is our human flesh responding and it changes all the time. The Holy Spirit speaking to us is God's voice speaking through His word. I had...
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Lisa Stowe
How should a Christian deal with infertility?
As a Christian woman who was not blessed with children, I can feel for any of these infertile couples. I discovered later in life that my infertility was due...
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Erica Barcroft
, God's Daughter
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
Do you know for certain that you have eternal life and that you will go to Heaven when you die? God wants you to be sure! The Bible says: "I write these...
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Anonymous
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
You say heaven is the reward of the saved. Are you certain? Have you sought proof? Almost all professing Christians believe the saved go to heaven upon...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
What does it mean to be a born-again Christian? The classic passage from the Bible that answers this question is John 3:1-21. The Lord Jesus Christ is...
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Anonymous
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
When do Christians become inheritors—and no longer heirs? When is one truly born again? Recall that Paul wrote, “Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and...
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Anonymous
Why is it so hard for Christians to accept even the most difficult passages when the entire Bible is accepted as God's word?
Mostly because I am human. Also, I believe I am trying to understand God's reason. I search scripture for context, I seek out counsel from teachers who are...
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Anonymous
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
So, it seems at least 4 ways exist to obtain salvation: 1. Submitting to Christ, repentance and baptism 2. Babies and young children who know nothing of...
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James Bellamy
Why is it so hard for Christians to accept even the most difficult passages when the entire Bible is accepted as God's word?
All of these answers are great! A large part of me believes that strong cultures in America have had a great influence on what is accepted from scripture and...
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Ray Harris
Why is it so hard for Christians to accept even the most difficult passages when the entire Bible is accepted as God's word?
The vast majority don't follow Paul's teaching from 2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,...
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Anonymous
Why is it so hard for Christians to accept even the most difficult passages when the entire Bible is accepted as God's word?
Because we want to interpret the bible to fit our lifestyles!
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is the Bible so hard to understand?
Everyone, to varying degrees, struggles in trying to understand the Bible. Even after nearly 2,000 years of church history, there are some Bible verses and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the definition of piety?
The term piety usually refers to godliness or reverence for God. A person who shows great devotion to God through religious observance is said to be...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why does God hate divorce?
Malachi 2:16 is the oft-quoted passage that tells how God feels about divorce. "'I hate divorce,' says the Lord God of Israel." But this passage says much...
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Seth Freeman
Should a Christian raise a child with the other parent but they are not married?
Having a roommate is not a sin, no. However, while I would commend the couple for trying to create some sort of stable environment for the child, I think in...