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  1. What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
  2. How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
  3. What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
  4. Who was the woman who poured expensive perfume mentioned in Matthew 26:6-13?
  5. Why did Jesus refuse to answer the false charges (Mark 14:61)?
  6. What is meant in John 20:23 where Jesus says if you forgive sins, they will be forgiven, if you retain them, they’ll be retained?
  7. What was the psalmist's problem (Psalm 42:3-4)?
  8. Does repentance prevent catastrophies (Joel 2:12-14)?
  9. What does Job say about the creation of the earth in Job 38:4-6?
  10. Is it meaningless to remember God when you're young? (Ecclesiastes 12:1, 6-8)


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Answer by Jon Glass

Is Deuteronomy 22:22 still effective since in John 8:3-7, there was only a woman present and would be considered an unfair trial?

My answer would sound a bit different. The OT Law, as quoted above, applied to the secular state of Israel. The Law, as given, was not to define an ideal...

September 23 2013 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Delvaughn Mccall

Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?

This answer is no for many reasons, one babies are not baptized for any reason, their parents are their covering until they are old enough to be accountable...

September 23 2013 4 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ron Graham

Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

Acts 2:38 says that one must be baptised "for the forgiveness of sins" whereas Matthew 26:28 says that Jesus shed his blood "for the forgiveness of sins". We...

September 23 2013 1 Comments 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jorge Cevallos

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

I am a Catholic and I want to answer to all those who have attacked Catholicism. Please, first of all apply to your own lives what Jesus said (read Matthew...

September 23 2013 22 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the proper perspective to have regarding self-love?

The world tells us that we can't love others until we love ourselves first, and many people adhere to this philosophy. I, personally, see this as false...

September 23 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Glen Jeffers , Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.

If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?

I do believe that the only conclusion was that God knew Adam and Eve were going to disobey as soon as He gave them a command i.e. "Do not eat." and it was...

September 23 2013 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Sammy Luo

What do God's words to Moses about blotting out of his book mean for substitutionary atonement?

In this passage Moses gives a plea for the people that is characteristic of his role as intermediary between God and Israel: he asks God to forgive the Israe...

Exodus 32:31 - 34

2 Votes September 23 2013 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?

One must understand that the Watch Tower is the source of their theological beliefs (via new light or revelation, which is ever changing to cover exposed...

September 23 2013 16 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?

The sect known today as the Jehovah's Witnesses started out in Pennsylvania in 1870 as a Bible class led by Charles Taze Russell. Russell named his group the...

September 23 2013 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Kranz , Believer, blogger, founder of the Overview Bible Project

Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?

Christians are not given a biblical mandate to boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies. We may boycott companies from pure motives, or even to...

September 23 2013 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do we confess to one another?

The larger context of the verse you're asking about is this: James 5: 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing...

September 23 2013 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Chia Chen

Why did Jesus say to use the worldly wealth to gain friends for ourselves?

So that when it is gone, we will be welcomed into eternal dwellings?

Luke 16:9

11 Votes September 23 2013 Follow Vote Up

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

Is Deuteronomy 22:22 still effective since in John 8:3-7, there was only a woman present and would be considered an unfair trial?

The short answer is "no," Deuteronomy 22:22 is no longer applicable under the New Covenant in Christ. Jesus' blood covers all of our sins. Here is a great...

September 23 2013 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians homeschool their children?

The question of whether Christians should home school their children is one that many families wrestle with. The Bible tells us that children are a gift from...

September 22 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?

As a Bible believing Christian my dollars and time go only toward organizations that promote the full Liberties paid for in precious blood. (1 Corinthians...

September 22 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How should Christians stand up for their faith in such an anti-Christian world?

As Christians, the two things we can do to stand up for Christ are to live according to His Word and grow our own knowledge of Him. Christ said, "Let your...

September 22 2013 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by D W

How should Christians stand up for their faith in such an anti-Christian world?

In all your ways acknowledge Him. Proverbs 3:5-6.

September 22 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by D W

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

Yes, and Amen! At the same time we must pray for each one of them to acknowledge Jesus as Savior by grace through faith.

September 22 2013 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?

Some Christian organizations have declared boycotts of companies with anti-Christian policies. Starbucks, Amazon, Nike, and other corporations have been the...

September 22 2013 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

Christians should definitely support the nation of Israel. We must remember that Israel, the nation, is very special to God. We read in Deuteronomy 7:6-8...

September 22 2013 2 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should Christians support the nation of Israel?

My opinion all Bible believing Christians must support the state of Israel as commanded in scripture. To choose not to for what ever reason or false doctrine...

September 22 2013 3 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kay mbewe

What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?

We did a study today where we learnt about angels who are ministering spirits. (Hebrews). These angels have the ability to appear as humans. Most examples of...

September 22 2013 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?

Further distinction needs to be made. Can a Christian support someone struggling with homosexual desires? Yes! It is good to do so. Can a Christian support...

September 22 2013 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by D W

Is Deuteronomy 22:22 still effective since in John 8:3-7, there was only a woman present and would be considered an unfair trial?

Deuteronomy is by no means still effective. The Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament contains scripture that is informative for us, but is not directed to us in...

September 22 2013 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Francis , Prot. Chaplain, (Ret) Centinela State Prison, Imperial, CA

What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?

There is only one spirit that is not false or evil and that is the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Tri-Unity of God. If one is clothed ("put on the full...

September 22 2013 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Glen Jeffers , Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.

Why would God ask Abraham to circumcise himself and sons?

Abram had been walking with God for 25 years by faith. Abram was now mature enough that God expected him to walk before Him or obey Him blamelessly (V1) and...

September 22 2013 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

Is God interested in organized religion?

Thank goodness, I hope this "its not a religion its a relationship" drivel is finally put to rest. I've asked my evangelical friends where God tells us to be...

September 22 2013 12 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?

It seems a contradiction that a God who is love can also hate. We are created with the capacity to both love and hate; it is part of our being created in the...

September 22 2013 11 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?

Love is just one attribute of God. Much confusion exists today concerning this concept of a god who is all love and nothing else. We get into big trouble if...

September 22 2013 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by D W

Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?

The context is clear. That individual was to be prevented from associating with the church as long as he went his own way. He was abiding in his sinful...

September 22 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Why would God ask Abraham to circumcise himself and sons?

Should men today get circumcised?

Genesis 17:1 - 27

2 Votes September 22 2013 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?

The seven churches described in Revelation 2-3 are seven literal churches at the time that John the apostle was writing Revelation. Though they were literal...

September 22 2013 6 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JOHN PERRY , 15 year missionary taught Apologetics college level

What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?

Yes Divination is in scriptures and denounced as dangerous and rebuked look it up. Saul was destroyed because of it.

September 22 2013 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What is the proper perspective to have regarding self-love?

My opinion is to always remember that we are the servants of God, humble, centered and balanced. Judges 6:11-12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon...

September 22 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Karen Arnold

Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?

I cannot comprehend why any Christian should hand over another sinner to Satan, why should we, because the next verse tells that the body would be destroyed,...

1 Corinthians 5:1 - 5

2 Votes September 22 2013 6 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?

My opinion to be active in the support of what God has clearly stated is an abomination would be wrong. That said, active support helping a tormented soul in...

September 22 2013 10 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?

5 Votes September 22 2013 14 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom M

What is the difference between the words "LORD" and "GOD"?

Mercado's answers are great. I would point out that Allah is not the same God (relative pronoun) that true Christians worship. Allah is a false god (no...

September 22 2013 23 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Riley

What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?

ghost or spirit, all spirits are not good, don't be fooled, there is many evil spirits around, just waiting to take advantage of you.

September 22 2013 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by patrick o reilly

What does it mean to be unclean until evening?

In my opinion, you will be "unclean" until the specified time has passed because all the animals listed in leviticus 11 which must not be eaten or touched...

September 22 2013 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Greg Walker

What is the proper perspective to have regarding self-love?

I struggle with a desire to be positive about myself and the concern that this is ungodly self love.

1 Vote September 22 2013 1 Comment 6 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anonymous
Medium

Is God interested in organized religion?

James 1:27 New International Version (NIV) 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their...

September 22 2013 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anonymous
Medium

Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?

I don't think so. I believe baptism is a symbol that is pointless if your not already a Christian.

September 22 2013 2 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

How and to whom did Jesus pay our ransom?

A ransom is something that is paid to provide for the release of someone who is held captive. Jesus paid our ransom to free us from sin, death, and hell....

September 22 2013 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why does Acts 9:7 say that those traveling with Paul heard a voice, but Acts 22:9 says that they heard no voice?

As Paul relates his conversion experience to an audience in Jerusalem, he says, "They that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard...

September 22 2013 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bob Snyder , Bob Snyder Christian Reformed/Calvinist/Augustinian Theology

What happens after death, before the Resurrection?

Christ during His incarnation existed as a hypostatic union of two natures. Human and God together without mixing. 100% God and 100% man. When He died on the...

September 22 2013 2 Comments 25 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why is justification by faith such an important doctrine?

The teaching of justification by faith is what separates biblical Christianity from all other belief systems. In every religion, and in some branches of what...

September 22 2013 7 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up