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Must precept be upon precept?
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What does it mean, "I will preach to you of wine and strong drink" in Micah 2:11?
In Micah 2:8 (three verses prior to the verse being asked about), God, speaking through the prophet Micah, said, "Lately My people have risen up like an...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?
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Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?
The santa image is irresponsible, and unbiblical. Santa image broadcasts (whether intended or not) is that Santa is somehow equivalent to God..... Now hold...
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Tito Dulay Lim
, Former College Instructor. Looking for a job in the church.
What does it mean, "I will preach to you of wine and strong drink" in Micah 2:11?
11 If a man should go about and utter wind and lies, saying, "I will preach to you of wine and strong drink," he would be the preacher for this people!
Micah 2:11
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Donna Virgin
Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?
No I don't believe that they are idols. As long as children are taught the true meaning of the holidays, which center around Jesus, then let them be...
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How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
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Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?
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Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?
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JERRY Wood
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is a pagan holy day believed to be the holiest month of the year within Islam, and the month in which the Quran was revealed to the prophet Muhammad....
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why doesn't God heal everyone?
It is not always God's will to heal a person physically. A person may sincerely pray and truly have faith that God can heal, but if it is not God's will to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the definitions of some common theological terms?
The study of any piece of literature must begin with a study of the vocabulary of that piece of literature; that is, we must understand the words used in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are there any conditions to answered prayer?
Some people would like prayer with no conditions. They wish God to be a celestial genie who, when summoned by prayer, must grant any request they make. They...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why are people irrational?
People have intellect and are rational beings, yet they very often behave in irrational ways. Psychology and social science attempt to give many explanations...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Jedi religion / Jediism?
The Star Wars saga is a cultural phenomenon. Since the release of the first film, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in 1977, Star Wars has gained an enormous...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it says that we will receive a new heart?
The Bible speaks often of the heart. The word heart can mean different things depending upon the context. Most often, the heart refers to the soul of a human...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Og king of Bashan?
Og king of Bashan was a mighty and infamous Amorite king in the days of Moses who fought the Israelites on their way to the Promised Land. God granted the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the heavenly hosts?
On the night that Jesus was born, an angel announced the good news to the shepherds in the fields of Bethlehem. "Suddenly a great company of the heavenly...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did man create the idea of God?
Some people argue that God is man-made; that is, the concept of God is merely a human fabrication handed down through the generations from those who didn't...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why does the Bible describe the moon as a light?
There are several places in Scripture where the moon is described as a "light," even though, as we know, the moon does not produce any light of its own....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'The kingdom of God is within you' (Luke 17:21, KJV)?
In Luke 17:20-21, Jesus says, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Naaman in the Bible?
Naaman in the Bible was the commander of the Syrian army who was healed of his leprosy by Elisha the prophet. Naaman was highly esteemed by the king of Syria...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Was Jesus being rude to Mary when He referred to her as 'woman' in John 2:4?
In John 2, Mary, Jesus, and some of the disciples are attending a wedding. In John 2:3, Mary tells Jesus that the host has run out of wine. Mary obviously...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the account of Paul and Silas?
Paul and Silas ministered together on the second missionary journey (Acts 15-18). Paul and Silas are first mentioned together after the Jerusalem Council in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Cornelius in the Bible?
Cornelius in the Bible was a centurion, a commander in the Italian Regiment of the Roman military. He lived in Caesarea. His story in Acts 10 is important...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the account of Paul and Barnabas?
Paul and Barnabas traveled together through the island of Cyprus and the province of Asia (modern Asia Minor) preaching the gospel in the first missionary...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible have to say about gay adoption?
The Bible has many positive things to say about adoption in general, but it universally condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin against God....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does God have free will?
We first need to define what we mean by "free will." For the purpose of this article, we will define free will as "the capacity of a conscious mind to make...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a spiritual breakthrough?
The idea of a "spiritual breakthrough" is subjective, and the term itself is not found in the Bible. Generally speaking, a spiritual breakthrough is an...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian take a vacation?
The Bible does not mention anything specifically about vacations (or for our English-speaking friends outside of the USA, holidays). However, Scripture does...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the seven sons of Sceva?
The book of Acts records that, in Ephesus, God was performing "extraordinary miracles through Paul" (Acts 19:11). These apostolic miracles were to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the significance of the Eastern Gate of Jerusalem?
The Old City of Jerusalem is surrounded by a wall containing eight major gates. Moving counter-clockwise from the northern-most gate are Herod's Gate, the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a millstone in the Bible?
A millstone is a stone used to grind grain. When grain is milled, two stones are actually used: the bed stone, or base, which remains stationary; and the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Moses model of church leadership?
The Moses model or Moses principle (sometimes called the "Moses-Aaron" leadership style) is a church leadership structure based on the example of Moses'...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did the Romans give Jesus 39 lashes?
Just before His crucifixion, Jesus was scourged by the Romans (John 19:1). The Bible does not directly indicate how many lashes Jesus received. Deuteronomy...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are there pearly gates in heaven?
The idea of there being "pearly gates" in heaven is based on a reference in the book of Revelation describing the twelve gates of New Jerusalem. The passage...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Where was Jesus crucified?
The precise location of where Jesus was crucified is a matter of debate. The location is declared to be "Golgotha," the "place of the skull," in Matthew...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What was Bildad the Shuhite's message to Job?
Bildad the Shuhite is first mentioned in Job 2:11 as one of three friends who come to comfort Job. Bildad, along with Eliphaz and Zophar, visit Job after...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What was Eliphaz the Temanite's message to Job?
Eliphaz the Temanite is first mentioned in Job 2:11. He is one of Job's three friends and would-be comforters. However, Eliphaz, along with Bildad and...
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What is the behemoth?
The behemoth is a large animal mentioned in Job 40:15-24 as God addresses Job. God's description of this animal focuses on its great size and strength in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that Job was blameless and upright?
Job 1:1 includes the statement that Job was "blameless and upright." This cannot mean that Job was sinless (Romans 3:23), so what does it mean? The Hebrew...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the four beasts in Daniel chapter 7?
In Daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that God gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts (Daniel 7:1-14). The four empires...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are the holy angels perfect, or do they sometimes fail God?
Scripture contains many stories of angels doing God's work. Angels are used in the Bible to protect believers (Psalm 91:11; Matthew 4:6), carry messages to...
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Does Christmas signify the birth of Jesus Christ?
Are Christians supposed to celebrate Christmas? There has been a long-standing debate regarding whether Christians should celebrate Christmas. What does...
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Hugo Röhland
, X Military: Army, Navy, Electrician, Self Employed, Pension.
Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
God has love and a plan for ALL living things so that when we read in Eccl 3:21 that man and beast has an spirit whether the one goes up and the other goes...
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Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
As humans having "this treasure in earthen vessels (2 Cor 4:7 if saved)" our emotions very moment by moment. We can feel good when things are bad or feel bad...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Must precept be upon precept?
Jesus condemned the Pharisees because they added their own extra biblical laws to Gods laws and even made them more important. It was an attempt to make...
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Daniel Ellenwood
, EX Military/civilian Truck Driver..Now Retired.
Can women serve as deacons in the church?
We cannot explain away everything Paul said when He gave requirements for Deacons, as so many try to do! To be the Husband of one wife and able to manage his...
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Chelsea Miller
What passages should I quote when tempted?
My personal favorite that helped me overcome voices and insecurities in my early walk: "Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies" (Psalms 110:2). Another easy...