Should a Christian raise a child with the other parent but they are not married?
You can opt not to get married, but it will be extremely complicated: (1) Eventually, the child will ask about the marital status of his parents. As a...
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Mosa Hlobelo
What is the Biblical procedure for deliverance/casting out demons?
I've seen a lot of Christians screaming and shouting (sometimes into a "possessed" person's ear) when casting out demons/performing deliverance. Matthew 11:...
Matthew 11:12
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Tim Beeker
Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?
The passage in question is a mis-translation. A "coat of many colors" never existed. A coat with long sleeves, stretching from palm to palm, and going all...
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Austin Williams
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
I know the phrase is not popular but even in my lifetime, the word "lame" was used for those who were mentally or physically disabled or otherwise unable to...
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Kenneth Heck
Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?
Joseph had two dreams where his brothers, father and mother would bow down to him. These were fulfilled in Egypt (except for his mother who died beforehand)....
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Charles Field
Who did more miracles before Elijah was taken, Elijah or Elisha?
2 Kings 2:9 - 12
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Cassius Ash
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
Jesus said that because the dead were not necessarily His concern, but saving the souls who had not died. He only raised the dead because He was asked to do...
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Eric Hunter
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
This refers to the Hebrew custom of two burials. After decomposition, the bones were removed to a final resting site. The father had already been buried and...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
What did Jesus mean when He said, "I am the True Vine"?
During the intimate conversation he had with his faithful disciples on the night of Nisan 14, Jesus likened himself to “the true vine,” in contrast with the...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
Not long after Jesus urged his followers to “keep on . . . seeking first the kingdom,” an incident happened that illustrates how a man’s heart condition is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?"
This can definitely be a confusing issue. It all goes back to the "mystery" of the Trinity. When Jesus was on the cross, He quoted Psalm 22 (Matthew 27:46;...
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James Bellamy
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Anonymous
Should a Christian raise a child with the other parent but they are not married?
Can a Christian live with his/her child's parent when they are not married, for the sake of raising the child together? Assuming one of them became a born a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is there evidence that God answers prayer?
Countless stories could be cited of diseases cured, exams passed, repentance and forgiveness granted, relationships restored, hungry children fed, bills paid...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the significance of Jesus calming the storm?
The story of Jesus calming the storm is told in the three Synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Jesus had been teaching near the Sea of Galilee....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
The Bible does not specifically say whether or not mentally ill people go to heaven. However, there is some biblical evidence that anyone who is not able to...
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Seth Freeman
What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?
The context of Romans 8:37 is persecution. Read a little bit above it and that becomes clear. And so the answer to what we are and what happens during...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
The question of whether there are more people in heaven or hell is answered by Jesus Himself in one succinct passage: "Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate...
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Seth Freeman
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
Unfortunately, Jesus provides the hard truth to this question in Matthew 7:13 - "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad...
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Anonymous
How does God handle His anointed who have fallen but repented?
God loved and forgave me. I am forgiven. I have repented of my sin. I experience grace. I believe that others like myself and I have a resposibility to...
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Earl Decker
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
I think the best way to answer eternal security is that you are secure in Christ Jesus. If you had to depend on yourself for your eternal security then you...
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Chris Bray
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
I'm not sure what the scripture you're referencing has to do with the question you ask. The scripture reference is Mat 11:4And Jesus answered them, "Go and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How much of a priority should worship be in the church?
If someone were to save our life, gratitude would be the response. When we are given a gift that we could never afford, we make our appreciation known....
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Seth Freeman
How much of a priority should worship be in the church?
I find this to be an odd question, and I wonder what the author means by "worship". Do they mean singing? If it's singing, then I think the amount and style...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How transparent should church finances be?
Any time finances are involved, it can be a touchy issue, and this is true in regards to church finances. Some of this is understandable. If a person is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should be the mission of the church?
The church is a creation of God (Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 3:9, 17; 15:9), founded and owned by Jesus Christ-"I will build My church" (Matthew 16:18)-and...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How does God handle His anointed who have fallen but repented?
God handles his annointed but have fallen and repented with "tough love" I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is playing the lottery a sin?
There are plenty of verses that seem to suggest about lottery. http://www.openbible.info/topics/lottery The Catholic Church teaches that "games of chance"...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What made some animals clean and others unclean?
Clean animals = animals that can be offered to Gos as sacrifice. Unclean animals = animals that cannot be offered to God as sacrifice. The Clean-Unclean...
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Scott Wright
How should a Christian handle being in an unfair work environment?
Even though you may ask others their opinion about your difficult job situation, you may feel that the answers reflect a lack of understanding your...
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James Bellamy
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
God has two distinctive wills. He has His sovereign will and moral will. One of the Ten Commandments is to not commit murder. However, the sin was so great...
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William Marmie
Why didn't Adam and Eve die immediately?
Dear Vincent, Before I begin, I would like to make clear that I have no desire to offend anyone or their beliefs and I apologize in advance if I do so. I...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What made some animals clean and others unclean?
Noah took two of every kind of animal into the ark, right? Not exactly. The Bible states, "Take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male...
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Merrill Beattie
How does God handle His anointed who have fallen but repented?
Remember this. No person has the ability to sin beyond the Lords capacity to forgive. He will administer divine correction, but He wants to forgive us as we...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
I know you have put the traditional interpretation to us, but I must question it now. 1. The idea that a loving father has in some way a "mountain of sin"...
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Nigel Markey
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
My belief is Jesus came to suffer as all men so no way can we go to Heaven and say "Jesus you don't know what you are talking about.you didn't experience...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
If I knew that I was about to give myself into the hands of an occupying army to be put to death, how selfish would that be if I were to take a virgin woman...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are we living in the end times?
The Bible prophesies of many events that will occur in the end times. These events can be categorized as natural signs, spiritual signs, sociological signs,...
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Earl Decker
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
While it is a growing process... salvation is set and God is faithful. Now, salvation is NOT a acknowledgement that Jesus is Lord and then living like hell....
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Donald Basile
How does God handle His anointed who have fallen but repented?
Proverbs 3:11-12
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?
In Genesis 2:2 we read, "And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done."...
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Lisa Gallman
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
After reading all the comments about: "What happens after death", points me to the Word...Ecclesiaste 9:5 For the living know that they will die, but the...
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Bob Jennings
What does the Bible say about remarriage?
1Co.6:13 ESV “... The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14 And God raised the Lord and will also raise us...
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Cheryl Cole
How should a Christian handle being in an unfair work environment?
I think it would be wise to deal with your boss in a respectful manner but also to stand up for yourself. Lay out your complaints to him clearly and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
Many understand the term repentance to mean "turning from sin." This is not the biblical definition of repentance. In the Bible, the word repent means "to...
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Melissa Gonzales
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
In Hebrews 10 it talks about how the person that keep on sinning is rejecting the spirit and this is what causes them to be thrown into the fire. In Hebrew...
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Ron Ray
How should a Christian handle being in an unfair work environment?
First and foremost, you are a slave to Jesus Christ, not a slave to your employer. You have entered into a business agreement with your employer whereby you...
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Ezra King
, Ezra King
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
1+1=2 1- The breath of life 1- The body (Dust) 2- A living soul And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the...
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Anonymous
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
The problem with the so called church of today is that they get their theology, not from the Bible or being taught by the Holy Spirit, but by men's opinions...
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Ezra King
, Ezra King
How does God handle His anointed who have fallen but repented?
1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.