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

Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?

Best answer is the PURPOSE of prayer in the first place. It is NOT to control but lead you in his will. Best example is the occurred in the Book of Joshua in...

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Answer by Georgia Morgan

Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?

Prayer is talking directly to our Father in Heaven; and I believe that it's just like when a child/ teenager/adult would talk to his/her parents. Our...

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

Why was the Israelite's request for a king worse than the misconduct of Samuel's sons?

To my knowledge, the judges prior to Samuel had all been raised up by God for a specific purpose or period of time, which ended (at the latest) when the...

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

Should a Christian read romance novels?

As a Christian and one that experienced a favorite aunt of mine that had little time for her children, and had limited time for my uncle because she was just...

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What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?

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

How many times a day should Christians read the Bible?

To me, as often as you are given an opportunity, which can be many times a day, what with today's modern technology, i.e. smart cell phone, ipads, computer...

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What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?

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

Should Christians read the Bible in the morning or in the evening?

Hummm... at awakening, at bedtime, at lunch, at break-time, at dinner, at some boring meeting if you have little distraction; on a long car/bus/plane ride,...

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Question by Emmanuel Bassey

Why was the Israelite's request for a king worse than the misconduct of Samuel's sons?

If Samuel's sons were leading unjustly, why was it wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king to replace them?

1 Samuel 8:1 - 8

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is Tantra / Tantrism / Tantric religion?

Tantra, also called Tantrism or Tantric religion, is an umbrella concept within Hinduism. Yoga, mantras, the construction of mandalas, visualization, and...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about self-help methods?

The self-help genre of books and videos is incredibly popular and broad-reaching. There are self-help methods for everything from de-cluttering to being more...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that hell is referred to as a lake of fire?

The lake of fire is a term used in only a few verses near the end in the book of Revelation (Revelation 19:20; 20:10, 14, 15; 21:8). Jesus refers to...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to gain the whole world but lose your soul?

In Matthew 16, Jesus asks what good it is for a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul (Matthew 16:26). To gain the whole world is to receive all the...

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

Forgiveness in the Bible is a "release" or a "dismissal" of something. The forgiveness we have in Christ involves the release of sinners from God's just...

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What does 'maranatha' mean?

April 08 2016

Answer by Ed Besselman

What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?

If you were convicted of a crime in a Roman court and sentenced to jail, they would write up a list of the crimes of which you were found guilty... and nail...

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Answer by JD Abshire

What does the Bible say about foot-washing?

I understand that it was ancient tradition for the householder or host to provide the service of foot washing for his guests. As Michael already stated, the...

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Answer by Norman Garwood , Retired, disabled, twice divorced, several jobs over years

What does the Bible say about favoritism?

Does God not show favoritism? Romans 9:13-23 states God loved Jacob, yet hated Esau. Jacob's name meant the "supplanter". Some God shows mercy and others God...

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Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?

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How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?

April 08 2016

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

Why do some Christians believe that there are no such things as accidents?

To me, your question points out a certain tension that exists in the universe. As a Christian, I believe that God is unquestionably sovereign; that He loves...

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Can people in heaven look down and see us?

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Answer by Jay Saunders

What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

Depression is oppresion from the enemy. It is called the spirit of heaviness. The bible says to cast it off the spirit of heaviness by putting on the garment...

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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"

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How do we know the difference between God's conviction vs. our own anxiety beating ourselves for something?

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What does it mean to be unequally yoked?

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Will there be animal sacrifices during the millennial kingdom?

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Does the Bible support hypnotherapy for problems?

Hypnotherapy is a form of psychotherapy. What does the Bible say about this?

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Answer by Robert STARRITT

How does an atheist who wants to become a Christian gain the faith to believe in God?

I would like to make the following observations- 1. God has no problems with anyone having doubts. It is a natural element of the human condition. Christ...

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Answer by Bryan Naidoo

What does it mean to walk by faith not by sight?

This simply means to walk into something or somewhere not knowing where it is neither no knowing what awaits you. This is the "act of faith". Going or doing...

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Answer by JD Abshire

Does God allow temptations?

Yes, I agree with Tim that God does allow us to be tempted or more accurately, "tested". Not that he, the Father or Holy Spirit had any doubts or concerns as...

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What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?

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What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?

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Was Lucifer perfect when God created Him?

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What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?

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What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?

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Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?

April 08 2016

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

What is meant by the phrase "how beautiful are the feet"?

This expression appears in Isaiah 52:7. (The full verse is: "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace,...

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When did Jesus know that He was God?

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Answer by Cindy Jennings , Disciple

Can homosexuals go to heaven?

The key is to recognize the sin, repent and turn to God to help overcome it. "Idolatry" can be when your job/money/success come first in your life--anything...

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What does it mean to be unequally yoked?

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How should a Christian view bodybuilding / weightlifting?

April 07 2016

Answer by Dale Richardson

How should a Christian view bodybuilding / weightlifting?

Weightlifting and bodybuilding can't be lumped together, for example, many athletes lift weights as a part of their training for whatever sport that they...

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Answer by Mthura Nyiki

Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?

I completely disagree with the view that Jonah died after being swallowed by the big fish for two principal reasons which are, 1.No where in the bible is it...

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Answer by Ariel HaNaviy , Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'

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"?

Emo's answer was concise and pinpoint accurate. I especially liked the fact that in commenting on Eph. 2:15 the answer forthrightly reinforced the central...

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Can a person who struggles with substance abuse and yet prays still go to heaven?

April 07 2016