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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  4. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  5. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
  6. When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
  7. What is the role of Elihu in the book of Job?
  8. Why include a final warning about adding or subtracting from this book? Revelation 22:18-19


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Answer by Catherine Patterson

Where did the woman that Cain married come from?

It is my understanding that God created Adam as the first human and from him He created Eve. This is stated in Genisis 1:26-31and is reiterated in chapter...

July 17 2013 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jennica Mendoza , Zephaniah 3:17

Does God love me personally and as an individual? Does the term, "the world" apply to every human being?

At my high school youth group, my leader introduced a youtube video called The Father's Love Letter. It used Biblical passages to speak to us about how the L...

John 3:16

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Answer by Karl Bastian

What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

Tithing was an Old Testament law, so, no, technically, Christians don't "have to" tithe. However, the New Testament command is to be a *cheerful giver and to...

July 16 2013 10 Comments 22 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anonymous
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Is there forgiveness of sin for Jews today that die without accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior?

This has always been a spiritual struggle for me, this very question. My mother was Jewish, my father a Christian. They allowed us to follow our own paths...

July 16 2013 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does God tempt us to sin?

In Genesis 22:1, the Hebrew word translated "tempted" is the word nacah, and it means "to test, try, prove, tempt, assay, put to the proof or test." Because...

July 16 2013 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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If Jesus was God, why did He say 'No one is good but God alone'?

It is often claimed by those who reject the deity of Christ that in Mark 10:17-22 Jesus denies His divinity by rejecting the notion that He is good. It reads...

July 16 2013 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

"And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Where do the Hebrew Scriptures prophesy the death and resurrection of the Messiah?

Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, the promise of a Messiah is clearly given. These messianic prophecies were made hundreds, sometimes thousands of years...

July 16 2013 7 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?

In the year 321 A.D., Constantine decreed, "On the venerable day of the Sun let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Did Constantine decide what books belonged in the Bible?

It is very important to clarify exactly what role the Emperor Constantine played in the Council of Nicea, what the purpose for the council was, what happened...

July 16 2013 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

Is tithing between God and the person who tithes, or should the pastor be involved?

In Galatians 1: 6-8, Paul utilized past teachings as an acid test, for believers-at-large to cling to as foundational. This means that whether tithing should...

July 16 2013 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezra King , Ezra King

Is there any sin that God will not forgive?

Matthew 12:31 KJV Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be...

July 16 2013 1 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

Is tithing obligatory for Christians? No, Christians are not under the law covenant given to Israel. Therefore they are not obligated to give a set amount to...

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Answer by Anonymous
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Is there forgiveness of sin for Jews today that die without accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior?

Like the Great Father that He is, God loves all mankind. I believe that Non Christians who obey the simple injunction of " To obey to God's command as...

July 15 2013 6 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Allyse C

If God is so forgiving, and he forgives everyone of their sins, why is there a judgment day?

Where in the WHOLE Bible does it say that everyone has their sins forgiven currently? The answer to that question that I just asked is simple; nowhere does...

July 15 2013 5 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Allyse C

Is there any sin that God will not forgive?

A sin which cannot be forgiven is found in Matthew 12:31-32. Also look up Leviticus 24:10-16, which tells us about the seriousness about blasphemy towards...

July 15 2013 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jess English

How can I resist doing the wrong things?

I agree with Nanners Blank - getting the Word of God into your mind helps counter the garbage of this world. "All Scripture is breathed out by God and...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is there any sin that God will not forgive?

For the born-again child of God, there is no unforgivable sin. The believer's sin was forgiven at the cross, and there is no longer any condemnation for...

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Answer by Seth Freeman

Is there any sin that God will not forgive?

The only unpardonable sin is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Or put in more simple terms - it's not believing in Christ. Christ's death on the cross is...

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Answer by Seth Freeman

Is there forgiveness of sin for Jews today that die without accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior?

The book of Hebrews deals with this very issue. The book was written to Jewish Christians who were enduring severe persecution. Many of them lost their jobs,...

July 15 2013 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carl Naitram

Is this one of the best description of God in the old testament?

That is a very good description of God. Yet I think that is a mere drop in the bucket as to Who God is. The one attribute of His that is mentioned the most...

July 15 2013 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carl Naitram

What is the best description of who God is?

Though it is difficult not to agree that "God is love" is the one description that stands out about God , yet I was amazed when I found out that Him being a...

July 15 2013 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the best way to evangelize someone who is in a cult or false religion?

The most important thing we can do for those involved in cults or false religions is pray for them. We need to pray that God would change their hearts and...

July 15 2013 6 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony Rodelli

What is the best way to evangelize someone who is in a cult or false religion?

What is this matter with this site. The Gospel is the only remedy 1corinthians 15:1-4 is the only Gospel Romans 3:23 all have fallen short . 6:23 wages is...

July 15 2013 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Sunny Eshiotse

Is tithing between God and the person who tithes, or should the pastor be involved?

Every injunction of scripture is, of necessity, anchored on persuasion, not compulsion. Pastors, as human shepherds of Christ's flocks, are required to...

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Answer by Anonymous
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Is tithing between God and the person who tithes, or should the pastor be involved?

Notice that the Catholic Church survives quite nicely without enforcing talking or enforcing Tithing. The congregation only needs to be reminded of the good...

July 15 2013 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the parable of the friend in need (persistent neighbor)?

Immediately after teaching the disciples to pray the Lord's Prayer, Jesus told the story of the neighbor who was in need of bread for a visitor (Luke...

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Answer by Oun Kwon

What is the meaning of the parable of the friend in need (persistent neighbor)?

It is not about 'boldness' 'persistence' 'shameless audacity'. Does even your earthly father answer because you have to keep bug him? No. the loving father...

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Answer by Oun Kwon

What is the best description of who God is?

The whole Scripture tells who God is, from the beginning to the end - in the text as well as throughout the history of the created world. Before we ask who...

July 15 2013 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are some reasons for the animosity between Christians and Muslims? Can Christians reconcile with Muslims?

On September 11, 2001, the world entered the age of terror. The terrorists wage cruel atrocities in the name of Islam. Christians wonder how to respond to...

July 15 2013 4 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about selling in church?

The first Scriptures that come to mind in regard to selling in the church are Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17; and Luke 19:45-46, all of which describe the...

July 15 2013 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How can I, as a Muslim, be assured of paradise?

"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him" (John 3:36).Jesus said, "For...

July 15 2013 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say?

How to best discipline children can be a difficult task to learn, but it is crucially important. Some claim that physical discipline (corporal punishment)...

July 15 2013 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Oun Kwon

How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say?

What I have learned after several decades of (dismal) parenting! Does the Scripture say 'Obey your parents'? They would do opposite very well (see a Korean...

July 15 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about Voodoo? How should a Christian view Voodoo?

Voodoo is a name for several religious practices derived from West African Voodoo. The original West African Voodoo is a polytheistic religion called Vodon...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?

The word "legalism" does not occur in the Bible. It is a term Christians use to describe a doctrinal position emphasizing a system of rules and regulations...

July 15 2013 7 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Oun Kwon

What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?

Legalism? Why, religion IS legalism. That's why Yeshua came to wipe it out. Anything smack of legalism is against love and freedom. Note 'love' is not 'love'...

July 15 2013 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?

Many pagan cultures throughout history considered public nudity normative, especially Spartan, Greek, and Roman societies. In more recent years, pubic nudity...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?

In answering this question, the first thing to consider is whether such a thing as "the innocent" even exists. According to the Bible, "the heart is wicked...

July 15 2013 6 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?

The Bible mentions six specific people who committed suicide: Abimelech (Judges 9:54), Saul (1 Samuel 31:4), Saul's armor-bearer (1 Samuel 31:4-6),...

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Answer by Oun Kwon

What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?

To commit suicide is to deny loving others. (Some may crow with glee when someone dies or get killed, but, in that case, what they do is also denying loving...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?

While nothing in the Bible specifically addresses obesity and weight loss, there is much in God's Word about the importance of our health and of taking care...

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Answer by Oun Kwon

How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?

Weigh loss is good and weight gain is good, or vice versa - all depending on where one is on the scale. Serious, if one does not take care of one's own body...

July 15 2013 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?

This question is especially important to Christian women. Does the Word of God address feminism? The modern concept of feminism was not present during the...

July 15 2013 9 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anonymous
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Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?

Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience-through the resurrection of...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How does the translation process impact the inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility of the Bible?

This question deals with three very important issues: inspiration, preservation, and translation.The doctrine of the inspiration of the Bible teaches that...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is papal infallibility Biblical?

The Roman Catholic Church teaches that the pope is infallible when he speaks from his position of authority on a particular issue or doctrine (speaking ex...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?

Total depravity is a phrase or name that is used to summarize what the Bible teaches about the spiritual condition of fallen man. It is the "T" in the...

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