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...
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Oun Kwon
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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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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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Oun Kwon
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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...
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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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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...
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Anonymous
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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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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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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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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Anonymous
Why didn't God destroy the devil when he sinned, and thus end the sin problem?
If the Serpent in Eden story = the Satan, how is it that what he did was a sin, when it was a challenge and test for the humanity? That the Serpent said was...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
Many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing. In some churches giving is over-emphasized. At the same time, many Christians refuse to submit to the...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
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What is the best description of who God is?
Certainly love is the most outstanding quality of our God Jehovah, in fact it is the only Scripture in the Bible that identifies him as the epitome of love....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible?
Satan was originally one of God's holy angels, but he rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven (Luke 10:18). That was only the first stage of his...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
Satan's fall from heaven is symbolically described in Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:12-18. While these two passages are referring specifically to the kings...
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
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Is tithing between God and the person who tithes, or should the pastor be involved?
Indeed, II Cor 9:7 is our new covenant guide. Many utilize Abraham's "pre-law" tithe to Melchizedek in Hebrews 7:1, to justify the legal necessity of New...
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Gary Forshey
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Anonymous
Is tithing between God and the person who tithes, or should the pastor be involved?
2 Cor9:7 Clearly says give cheerful I don't believe God want us giving if we are going to complain about it. I believe in asking God what he wants us to...
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Kenneth Heck
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Why didn't Adam and Eve die immediately?
The evidence against Adam and Eve wasn't sufficient for immediate death. Note that Eve claimed that the serpent beguiled her. Adam was convinced by Eve, not...
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Seth Freeman
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Why didn't God destroy the devil when he sinned, and thus end the sin problem?
Removing Lucifer would not have done anything to remove the "sin problem". Part of being a free agent created in the image of God means that we can make our...