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    Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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    What does the Bible say about coping/dealing with a terminal illness?

    It certainly can be difficult to accept some of the sorrowful twists and turns that life brings our way. And there are few things that can stir the human...

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    Answer by Joseph Spahn , Hello, my name is Joseph Spahn, Retired engineer 69 yrs old

    Is it possible to completely stop sinning at all?

    When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden, all humans took on sin nature. It is impossible for a human not to sin even after being saved. Psalm 14: 2-3...

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    Answer by jill stuart

    How old was Elijah when God took him to heaven?

    I don't believe that scripture reveals that.

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    Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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    How can I find my spiritual calling?

    People want to know how they can find what their spiritual calling is, i.e. what God is calling them to do with their lives. They want to know the one, grand...

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    Answer by Mi Shad Ow , Layman

    How old was Elijah when God took him to heaven?

    Elijah isn't dead nether is Enoch. They are the only two to be recored by scripture, and not have "he died" after their accounts. Everyone else Moses Deut....

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    Answer by jill stuart

    Who did more miracles before Elijah was taken, Elijah or Elisha?

    Well in the first place, Elijah didn't die, he disappeared in a chariot of fire. Second, Elisha was here longer so probably more, but the most famous of...

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    Answer by Glenn Harrell , Bi-vocational Minister, writer

    What do I say to start a conversation about God with a non-believer?

    First things first: - I Ask myself, "Glenn, are you motivated by love?--if not, keep your mouth shut until you are. - I ask my self, "Glenn, how do you know...

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    Answer by Dickson Munemo

    What does the Bible say about being late or lateness?

    Being late or lateness. There is something in the Bible about it. Matthew 25:1-13 'The Parable of The Ten Virgins'. For those prepared late for the coming of...

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    Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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    What does the Bible say about being late or lateness?

    There is no commandment in the Bible that says, "Thou shall not be late, ever," so it's not as simple as one Scripture reference to determine God's view on...

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    Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

    What did Jesus mean with "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."

    Well, I do believe that when Jesus rose from the dead, His Kingdom or the Kingdom of heaven was then established. That is why He said there are some here who...

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    Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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    Is there life after death?

    The existence of life after death is a universal question. Job speaks for all of us by stating, "Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He...

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    Answer by George Delmindo

    Is it possible to completely stop sinning at all?

    The Bible says in 1 John 3:9," whoever is born of God does not commit sin, because his seed remains in him, and he can not sin, because he is born of God"....

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    Question by Anonymous
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    Why do some believers have trouble receiving the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues?

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    Answer by JD Abshire

    What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the way and the truth and the life"?

    John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." If by reading this verse your eyes were...

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    Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

    Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?

    Well, this is also one of the great topics to be shared. Without saying much, let me directly refer to the Bible because this topic was equally puzzling in...

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    Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

    If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?

    I feel duty bound to answer this question, not because it is important in and of itself, but one major cult makes a big issue about Names. Let me say, the...

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    Question by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

    What is the difference between the evil Jeroboam did and the "evil" God brought upon him?

    In the King James Version Bible, 1 Kings 14:10 It says God shall bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam.

    1 Kings 14:10

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    Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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    What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

    It is common knowledge that punctuation, including commas, was introduced into the biblical manuscripts centuries after the books were completed. Therefore,...

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    Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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    What does the Bible say about self-mutilation / cutting?

    In the Old Testament, self-mutilation was a common practice among false religions. First Kings 18:24-29 describes a ritual in which those who worshiped the...

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    Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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    Were Adam and Eve saved?

    Were Adam and Eve saved? The Bible does not specifically tell us whether Adam and Eve were saved. Adam and Eve were the only two human beings who knew about...

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