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Answer by Gene Coleman

What is the significance of naming the mothers of the kings in Old Testament, of both Judah & Israel?

In today's society mothers are recognized as having significant importance & impact on their sons beliefs and many times play a big part in shaping their...

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What does it mean that there is only one baptism?

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What does it mean that no one seeks God?

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How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ?

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Answer by Chukwuerika Dike

Why did God specifically say that he would put hostility between woman and the offspring of the serpent?

My understanding of that scripture is that the offsprings of the woman are both men and women. Women do not give birth to women alone but to both sexes. We...

August 30 2016 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Adewale Ademola

What does it mean that Paul hand over Alexander to Satan?

How dies this fit with Jesus telling us that we should pray for our enemies?

1 Timothy 1:20

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why did God specifically say that he would put hostility between woman and the offspring of the serpent?

In my opinion, when God said to the serpent (that is, Satan) that He would put enmity between the serpent and the woman, He was not referring to an enmity or...

August 30 2016 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Lynn Willis , Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe

Why did God specifically say that he would put hostility between woman and the offspring of the serpent?

In speaking to satan, God says to him that He will put a hostility between woman and satan. Does this mean women are affected differently by sin/evil than men?

Genesis 3:15

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?

We can only speculate why the Holy Spirit forbade Paul from preaching in Asia. I believe other apostles were intended to preach in this region. From 2 Tim...

August 30 2016 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Which of the 30,000 Protestant denominations is the true church of God?

August 30 2016

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Does scripture get the value of pi wrong?

Since the value of pi calculated according to the dimensions of the sea of cast metal given in the verse cited in the question (a thirty-cubit circumference...

August 29 2016 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Terry Galloway , Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel

How do I listen for God?

First, it is great that you desire Him to speak to you! I was a Sunday Christian all my life, but God first spoke to me at age 44 on June 28, 2004 at 1 am. I...

August 29 2016 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Dane Prey

Does scripture get the value of pi wrong?

1 Kings 7:23

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the prison epistles?

The prison epistles-Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon-are so named because they were written by the apostle Paul during his incarceration in...

August 29 2016 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kirk Monigold

Is it allowable for a Christian to eat halal food?

My response will be simple. It's not what goes into your mouth that defiles the body, it is what comes out of it that defiles the body. Mk 7:14-23

August 29 2016 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Olusegun Engr. AFOLABI

How do I listen for God?

LISTENING FOR GOD is an expectation for God's presence and guidance. God, being the creator, encourages that man must be ready to follow a path of decency...

August 29 2016 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does the New Testament address tithing?

Tithing is only mentioned a few times in the New Testament, generally in discourses between Jesus and various Jews as a negative that they were placing ‘...

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How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?

August 29 2016

Answer by Karen Potts

How do I listen for God?

Listening for God is a two-fold process. In Psalm 46:10 we are told to "be still" and know that He is God. Being still means a quietness in our hearts and...

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What is the origin of the Catholic Church?

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How can I have a closer relationship with God?

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Question by Sarah Nash

How can I motivate myself to keep my commitment to daily prayer?

I go through time periods when I stay committed to daily prayer and reading the Bible. My routine of going to church every Sunday waxes and wanes. In the w...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why was it right for Caleb to offer his daughter without her consent?

Society in biblical times among the nations and peoples of the Middle East was much more patriarchal, or male-oriented, than in Western culture today. Women...

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Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?

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Question by Norma Lewis

How do I know it's God talking to me?

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Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

Is the NIV Bible authentic and reliable?

I have used the NIV for over 30 years now and prefer it to other translations because it was the first easy to read and understand Bible I was introduced to....

August 29 2016 11 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Britney Costa

What does the Bible mean when it says to not withhold good from those to whom it is due?

It means the same thing as in Prov 3:28. Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it," when you have it with you.

August 29 2016 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does it mean that turning away from evil will be healing to the flesh?

In my opinion, this verse is indicating that fearing God, acknowledging Him, and turning away from evil will benefit the person who does it -- if not...

August 29 2016 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that turning away from evil will be healing to the flesh?

Help me understand this verse. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to ...

Proverbs 3:8

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How do I listen for God?

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What was the significance of the rebellion of Korah?

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What are Sabellianism, Modalism, and Monarchianism?

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What does the Bible say about torture?

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What was the Holy Roman Empire?

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Can people in heaven look down and see us?

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Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

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Answer by Jessica Bowling

What does the Bible say about medical marijuana?

Anything can become a sin. A sin is anything that separates us from God. I have a mental disease. Without medication some of my symptoms have been...

August 27 2016 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Nielsen

Is it wrong for a woman to look for a husband?

1 Corinthians 7:8 Recommends the unmarried stay unmarried unless one cannot control their passions. This is recommended because of what it says in 1...

August 27 2016 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by ARUN WAGHMARE

Can people in heaven look down and see us?

In Lk. Ch. 16:23(Now this is before Jesus coming in mid air.) So for today also it applies. The rich man is remembering every thing and Lazarus is not...

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What does it mean that God has granted us 'everything we need for life and godliness?'

August 27 2016

Answer by Steve Bookout

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

Young earth creationism handles the evidence for millions of years in the fossil record by rejecting the fallacy of circular reasoning required to establish...

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why didn't Jesus go out and see His mother and brothers when He was told they were waiting outside for Him?

The Jews believed they had a higher destiny than others because of their religion, and because they were children of Abraham. This extended especially to...

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What is the Christian view of retirement?

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Lamb of God?

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