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Question by Kelly Collazos

Do the dead watch over us from above?

14 Votes August 25 2016 Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about faith vs. fear?

August 25 2016

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Why did God judge the sin of Achan so severely?

August 25 2016

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What was the Holy Roman Empire?

August 25 2016

Question by Wanda Jenkins

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

The Bible says that when a man finds a wife he finds a good thing. Does this mean a woman shouldn't be looking to find a husband?

Proverbs 18:22

August 25 2016 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did God judge the sin of Achan so severely?

August 25 2016

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What is the biblical doctrine of illumination?

August 25 2016

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Will the antichrist be a Muslim?

August 25 2016

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What did Paul mean in Ephesians 2:15 that "abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two"?

August 25 2016

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What does the Bible mean when it says 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God''?

August 25 2016

Answer by Britney Costa

Why did Joseph tell his brothers that they were spies?

For those who do not remember the history of Joseph, he was sold as a slave by his brothers into Egypt, because they could not stand his dreams where he saw...

August 25 2016 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Britney Costa

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

“Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province...

August 25 2016 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Is homosexuality a sin?

August 25 2016

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Why did the Prophet Elisha curse the 'youths' for making fun of his baldness?

August 24 2016

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

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

As far as I am aware, no specific reason is given (either in the passage cited in the question, or elsewhere) as to why or exactly how Paul was prohibited...

August 24 2016 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Joseph tell his brothers that they were spies?

Although the way that Joseph treated his brothers might seem cruel or vindictive, I believe that it was part of a process used by God to bring them to...

August 24 2016 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is polytheism?

Polytheism is the belief that there are many gods. Breaking the word down, "poly" comes from the Greek word for "many," and "theism" from the Greek word for...

August 24 2016 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Is God above the laws of mathematics?

My really short answer to this question is YES! God is above, beyond and.....Creator of all things, all knowledge, all science, everything..and, that also...

August 24 2016 3 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is Unitarian Universalism?

August 24 2016

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the worst sin?

The greatest of all sins is pride and self righteousness. It is what kept the Pharisees from accepting Jesus as the Messiah. There are many people that live...

August 24 2016 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why did Joseph tell his brothers that they were spies?

Genesis 42:8 - 9

1 Vote August 24 2016 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Lawrie Yinka
Answer by Britney Costa

Why doesn't God have a personal and direct relationship with all mankind, just as he had one with Adam & Eve?

He does! God loves each and one of us. Just like he liked Adam and Eve! He wants to be our amazing best friend we've ever had! The reason he mainly loves us...

August 24 2016 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Britney Costa

If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

God will defeat satan soon. He jailed satan in hell with a key so satan doesn't get out. Soon satan will be burning in hell with the rest of the sinners. God...

August 24 2016 36 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

For it is by the very magnanimous and incomprehensible will and knowledge of God's plans that He works all things for all of His creation, for which He has a...

August 24 2016 36 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about protection?

August 24 2016

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

"What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?" To me, in my usual attempt at a short and on point answer is this 'student of God's Word, child of God and saved...

August 23 2016 9 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How do you truly forgive someone?

August 23 2016

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

Who will stand before the judgement seat of Christ, and the Great White Throne?

In my opinion, Christians will be present at the "Great White Throne" judgment (along with the rest of all humanity from eternity past to eternity future),...

August 23 2016 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rick Lockhart

What is the significance of the folded napkin in Christ's tomb after the resurrection?

As for the napkin being folded I read somewhere that it was part of a Jewish custom that when the dinner table was set for the master of the house by the...

August 23 2016 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Michael Hall

How do I commit everything to God?

Psalms 37:5

5 Votes August 23 2016 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

Is the Shroud of Turin authentic?

The Holy Body of our Lord was wrapped with a long cotton (kethono in W.Syriac; the word Kethono is perhaps the same as cotton in English) sheet, winding His...

August 23 2016 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Who will stand before the judgement seat of Christ, and the Great White Throne?

Rev. 20:11-12 and 2 Corinthians 5:10

Revelation 20:11 - 12

August 23 2016 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rick Daley

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

Well most importantly when looking at baptism being necessary to salvation we must start with Jesus at the great commission in Matthew 28:19 he said Go into...

August 23 2016 1 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marvin Reynolds , Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital

Who was Nebuchadnezzar?

Nebuchadnezzar is an example of God's sovereignty in caring out his Will. The Kingdom he ruled in Babylon was destroyed before Israel's return to the...

August 23 2016 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marvin Reynolds , Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

Jesus was making reference to HOW people are being cared for PRIOR to his arrival and his death and resurrection that resolved the issue of making Heaven...

August 23 2016 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

August 23 2016

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

How do I find peace in such a world of turmoil?

My short and sweet answer to a most important question that comes to most, if not all of us, is this: Place your trust and faith in the only place, person...

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How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?

August 22 2016

Answer by Kilian Kean , Engineer

Are Christians homophobic?

It is often very difficult for people to act in a loving way toward someone who lives a life of utter disregard for God. But Paul gave such wonderful counsel...

August 22 2016 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why did blood and water come out of Jesus' side when He was pierced?

The blood represents his kingship over the entire earth (from being of the bloodline of David). Christ will share his kingship with those who take up their...

August 22 2016 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

Whatever the word "today" means, I personally believe that the thief could only have visited Paradise because Christ accompanied him. He by no means could...

August 22 2016 1 Comments 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the New English Bible (NEB)?

New English Bible - HistoryPublished in 1970 by the Oxford University Press and the Cambridge University Press, the New English Bible (NEB) was a fresh...

August 22 2016 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Which comes first Grace or Faith?

August 22 2016

Question by Anonymous
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How can I stop the hold of a persistent sin in my life?

Ephesians 5:3 - 7

1 Vote August 22 2016 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Delores Easthom , Ex: Stockbroker, Real estate owner developer, Financial Cons

Why does Christianity seem to rely on people believing in something that no one can prove really exists?

Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the WORD ofGod. Blessed are those whohave NOT SEEN, and believe. You feel the wind but cannot see it. You cannot awake...

August 22 2016 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Olusegun Engr. AFOLABI

What does it mean that everything is meaningless?

The scripture, vanity of vanities, is emphasising on the insignificant aspects of life, and that humans' life should be more directed to those things of...

August 22 2016 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

August 22 2016

Answer by Robert Tan , Robert Tan M.Div, M.Div, Gospel Preacher & Bible Teacher

How can I control sinful impulses?

There is a series of means to use to control our sinful impulses. However, there is one effective simple way. If you have been baptized into Christ, the...

August 22 2016 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Adewale Ademola

How can we forgive and forget?

2 Votes August 22 2016 Follow Vote Up