Why is Jesus known as the Amen?
Revelation 3:14
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
Why do we need a resurrected body after CHRIST returns, vs. just having our spirit as when we die?
This question delves into a very crucial understanding of what constitutes a "human". Notice, Gen. 2:7, "Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the...
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Shirley H.
, prayer warrior
Does the Lord's Prayer go through the 10 Commandments at a spiritual level?
Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4 both contain what we refer to as The Lords Prayer. They are slightly different from each other. This is Jesus response to the...
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
What is a Gentile?
I want to add a perspective to this answer that I feel was not yet covered. Allow me to develop a background and then work towards my main point. It is true...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that there is nothing new under the sun?
Ecclesiastes 1:9 is the origin of what has become a common proverb, "There's nothing new under the sun." The verse reads like this: "What has been will be...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Candlemas?
Candlemas is a liturgical church service ("Candle Mass") that celebrates the presentation of Jesus at the temple and the ceremonial purification of Mary....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is an oblation?
An oblation is an offering, donation, gift, or sacrifice; or the act of giving an offering. Specifically, an oblation is an offering solemnly given to God....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the Hellenistic Jews in the Bible?
The Hellenistic Jews are first mentioned in the Bible in Acts 6:1: "In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is Christmas related to Saturnalia?
Christmas, the day on which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, is in fact connected to the pagan festival known as Saturnalia-not, however, for...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the significance of Aaron's rod?
Aaron's rod, or staff, played in important part in God's plan to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. In ancient Israelite culture, a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a convocation?
A convocation is a summoned assembly. The convocations commanded in the Mosaic Law were held on special religious days that required a gathering of God's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can a friend stick closer than a brother?
Proverbs 18:24 teaches, "One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, / but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Given the fact that we...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can you know for sure that you will have eternal life in Heaven with God?
The Bible presents a clear path to eternal life. First, we must recognize that we have sinned against God: 'For all have sinned and fall short of the glory...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why does God allow people to be disabled / handicapped?
The Lord is God of the physically healthy and the mentally strong, but He is also the God of the physically disabled and the mentally handicapped. He is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Recovery Version of the Bible?
The Recovery Version of the Bible is a direct English translation of the Scriptures, produced and published by Living Stream Ministries, part of the Local...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the doctrine of Balaam?
In Revelation 2:14, the church of Pergamum is scolded for tolerating the "teaching of Balaam," or the "doctrine of Balaam." Balaam's name is also invoked in...
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Can women serve as deacons in the church?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are Docetism, Apollinarianism, Ebionism, and Eutychianism?
Docetism, Apollinarianism, Ebionism, and Eutychianism (also known as Monophysitism) are all false views of the relationship between Jesus' deity and...
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When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?
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Why is Yahweh (or Jehovah) replaced with "LORD" in some current Bibles?
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Why did King David marry Abigail when he was already married to Michal?
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What if I don't feel saved?
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
How do you fear the Lord when you love Him?
The word “fear” in the TaNaKH (OT) is the Hebrew word “yaray.” It is true that the word must be understood from context. Sometimes it refers to reverence or...
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What is the GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)?
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How can God be intelligent if He is immaterial?
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What does the Bible say about organ donation?
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Carl Mason
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
It was God's desire and God's decision to save us through the blood of Christ. Every person that is in the blood of Christ becomes part of the elect, saints...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian wedding be different from a non-Christian wedding?
A wedding is a joyous event that should be filled with all the gusto imaginable. The difference between the life of a believer and an unbeliever is Jesus....
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Shirley H.
, prayer warrior
How can we best make prayer requests to God for ourselves or on behalf of others?
Philippians 4:5 "The Lord is near. Never worry about anything; but tell God all your desires of every kind in prayer and petition shot through with...
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Lynda Hickman
, Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead
What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
As a woman widowed twice I felt impelled to answer this Q in regards to widows & widowers. However, it really doesn't matter why an individual is not...
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Tom Mcgarvey
, Follower of Jesus.
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What is the spirit of the antichrist that is in the world?
I humbly submit for your consideration my opinion on this matter before us. Simply stated this spirit is the first born child of Lucifer's pride and it's...
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Eddie Mills
Why was the man punished unto death for only gathering sticks?
The Sabbath was never intended to be applied so absolutely that it would take precedence over the necessities of daily life Mark 2:27 1. the man gathering...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can we commit our work to the Lord and have our plans established?
Proverbs 16:3 states, "Commit your work to the LORD, / and your plans will be established" (ESV). This wonderful verse speaks of our responsibility to serve...
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
What is the Feast of Tabernacles?
Most of the details surrounding the Feast of Tabernacles were already covered in the first answer. I only want to provide some details I feel were missed (or...
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Mary JaniceOwens
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
The poor in Spirit will inherit the Kingdom of God. This is a true statement; we must totally trust,rely and have faith in God to supply all of our needs....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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When and why was Saul's name changed to Paul?
One of the often thought of "name changes" in the Bible is that of Saul to Paul. The change is commonly linked to Saul's conversion on the Damascus Road,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is an invocation prayer?
An invocation prayer is a request for the spiritual presence and blessing of God in a ceremony or event. To invoke is to call upon earnestly, so an...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do the news reports of rivers and other bodies of water turning blood red have anything to do with the end times?
In recent years, several news reports of water turning a blood-red color have appeared. A canal in Nootdorp, the Netherlands; Bondi Beach in Australia; the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Shemitah?
The Shemitah (sometimes spelled Shemita or Shmita) is the final year in a seven-year cycle of debt forgiveness and land use prescribed for Israel in the Old...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that a righteous person cares for the needs of animals?
Proverbs 12:10 states, "The righteous care for the needs of their animals, / but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel." This verse specifically links...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How does oppressing the poor show contempt for their Maker?
Proverbs 14:31 states, "Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, / but whoever is kind to the needy honors God." This verse teaches an...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the significance of the new moon in Bible times?
The significance of the new moon in Bible times is that it marked the beginning of a new month (the Hebrew calendar is lunar-based), and it was a time when...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the key to applying the Bible to my life?
Applying the Bible is the duty of all Christians. If we don't apply it, the Bible becomes nothing more to us than a dry, tedious tome, an impractical...
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What is the intermediate state?
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Is there a difference between the book of life and the Lamb's book of life?
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letty nkosi
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
The kingdom of God is for the humble. When the bible says, 'blessed those who are poor in spirit', it means that God blesses those who depend on him. When...
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Melissa Hernandez
Can we followers of Christ have more than one gift from the Holy Spirit?
Do we all receive just one spiritual gift? Several? Does it vary person to person?
1 Corinthians 12:11