Why are the circumstances of the death of Moses so mysterious?
God has not chosen to reveal much to us about the circumstances of Moses' death. There are three references in the Bible to the death and burial of Moses,...
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What is Faithism and the Oahspe Bible?
Faithism is a religion based on Oahspe: A New Bible, a book written in 1882 by John Ballou Newbrough, a dentist. The book is fairly lengthy, more than...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was King Lemuel in Proverbs 31?
King Lemuel is mentioned as the author of Proverbs 31, at least of the first nine verses. Proverbs 31:1 introduces this section: "The sayings of King...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the authors of the book of Psalms?
In contrast to popular thinking, David did not write all of the psalms in the book of Psalms. In fact, Psalms includes more authors than any other book of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Holiness movement / church?
The Holiness movement/church is an influence within Christianity that teaches that a person can achieve perfect holiness, or sinless perfection, while on...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is feminist theology biblical?
The term feminism itself is subject to many different interpretations, with varying levels of biblical support. "Feminist theology," however, presents a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is belief in God compatible with quantum physics?
Quantum physics, also known as quantum mechanics, is an application of mathematics used to describe the behavior of matter and energy at an unimaginably tiny...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What were the various sacrifices in the Old Testament?
There are five main types of sacrifices, or offerings, in the Old Testament. The burnt offering (Leviticus 1; 6:8-13; 8:18-21; 16:24), the grain offering...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that Jesus loves the little children?
The famous children's hymn "Jesus Loves the Little Children" was written by C. Herbert Woolston (1856-1927). The tune for the hymn was composed by George F....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are prophetic dreams? Does God give prophetic dreams to people today?
Prophetic dreams occur many times in the Bible and are experienced by all sorts of people, including prophets (Daniel 7:1), ungodly kings (Daniel 2), and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is there any evidence for the giants mentioned in the Bible?
Giants are mentioned in the Bible in several places (e.g., Genesis 6:4; Joshua 12:4). Og, king of Bashan (Deuteronomy 3:11); the giant people in Canaan that...
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Tim Collinson
, Tim Collinson
Who wrote the book of Romans?
I think that the apostle Paul dictated the letter (epistle) and Tertius was his amanuensis (one who takes down dictation or copies manuscripts) The letter to...
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
Christians (those striving to be "Christ-like," and those mature enough to handle the meat of the Word...pun intended) should avoid the items God told...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the New Apostolic Reformation?
The New Apostolic Reformation, or NAR, is a loose collection of non-denominational and independent churches rallying around a particular set of biblical...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about a false witness?
Bearing false witness is mentioned many times in the Bible, exclusively as something bad. "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" is the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the doctrine of penal substitution?
In the simplest possible terms, the biblical doctrine of penal substitution holds that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross takes the place of the punishment we...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is an omen?
An omen is a sign that precedes an event. Natural phenomena, strange birth defects, or animals acting in unexplainable ways are all commonly seen as omens....
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sandra blankespoor
Do women have to remain silent in church?
Mark 3:25 says that a house divided cannot stand. Women and men are intrinsically different and will intrinsically have different views on many subjects. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus ask, "Who touched me?" when the woman with the hemorrhage was healed?
Since there are other references in the gospels (such as Matthew 9:4 or Matthew 12:25) to Jesus knowing people's thoughts, my personal opinion is that the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who wrote the book of Romans?
Paul identified himself as the author of Romans in Romans 1:1. Tertius was the scribe who wrote the words of the epistle down as Paul dictated them, and who...
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Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog?
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Do the Psalms point to events in the life of Jesus?
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Is it a sin for a Christian to go to a strip club or to watch strippers?
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What does the Bible say about stress?
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Can keeping the Five Pillars of Islam get me to heaven?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Dragnet?
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Why should I consider going to a Bible college?
The wisdom and knowledge you get by learning the Bible in a college is second to none. In Bible college you get to learn the mind of God and Zhis Son Jesus...
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Kit Conrad
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How should a Christian view politics?
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, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How should a Christian view politics?
This issue, to me, is one of 'civic duty and responsibility of being a 'Child of God' who happens to have been born and raised in the U.S. God tells us in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog?
In Matthew 15:21-28, Jesus encounters a Canaanite woman who begs Him to cure her daughter. Jesus initially refuses her request by saying, "It is not right to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did the Apostle Thomas (St. Thomas) take the gospel all the way to India?
The apostle Thomas was one of the original twelve disciples of Jesus (Matthew 10:3). He is sometimes known as "Doubting Thomas," because he declared that he...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Gamaliel in the Bible?
Gamaliel was a first-century Jewish rabbi and a leader in the Jewish Sanhedrin. Gamaliel is mentioned a couple of times in Scripture as a famous and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why does the Bible speak against wearing clothing made of different types of fabric?
There are two passages in the Mosaic Law that forbid the wearing of different types of fabric; that is, the wearing of blended fabrics-those woven from two...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How many people were raised from the dead in the Bible?
The Bible records several accounts of resurrection. Every time a person is raised from the dead, it is a stupendous miracle, showing that the God who is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Navigators?
The Navigators is an interdenominational ministry dedicated to evangelizing the lost and training Christians so that they, too, will disciple others. The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a Third Way church?
Politicians and economists have been speaking of the "Third Way" for about a hundred years now. Only recently has the term Third Way been used in an...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is the book of Psalms divided into five books?
The book of Psalms is the longest book of the Bible, with 150 "chapters"-more properly called "psalms" or "songs." Psalms is divided into five books: Book 1:...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian study philosophy?
The word philosophy comes from the Greek word philosophia, which means "love of wisdom." The study of philosophy is about using rational argument and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What happened at the Council of Ephesus?
The Council of Ephesus, held in AD 431, was the third of the Ecumenical Councils, after Nicea in 325 and Constantinople in 381. The Council of Ephesus was...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do the Psalms point to events in the life of Jesus?
The Psalms are inspired songs used in worship of God, and many of them predict events from the life of Jesus Christ. The following list shows eighty-nine...
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Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
When a person becomes saved / born again do they become righteous or just declared righteous?
The word ‘declare’ is a strong word. It is defined in Webster’s as, “to make known formally, officially, or explicitly.” I don’t see, in the Bible, that we...
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Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
What was the 'image of Artemis' that fell down from heaven in Acts 19?
The image of Artemis/Diana which fell from the sky or from Zeus/Jupiter. Is this false image still worshiped today?
Acts 19:35
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about child sexual abuse?
Sexual abuse perpetrated against a child is a deplorable reality of living in a sin-stricken world. The psychological, emotional, spiritual, and physical...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to shake the dust off your feet?
The command to "shake the dust off your feet" appears only four times in the New Testament. In each case the command is spoken by Jesus to His disciples when...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it a sin for a Christian to go to a strip club or to watch strippers?
The short answer is, yes, it is sinful for a Christian-or anyone-to attend a strip club and watch strippers. However, the very fact this question is raised...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Origen of Alexandria?
Origen of Alexandria (AD 185-254), also known as Origen Adamantius, was one of the earliest and most important Christian scholars. He is remembered both for...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why do many of the psalms of David sound so sad?
Many of the psalms are what are called "psalms of lament." These songs include themes related to sadness, discouragement, and even complaints to God. Why...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did John the Baptist refer to the Pharisees as a brood of vipers?
John the Baptist condemned the Pharisees and Sadducees as a "brood of vipers" in Matthew 3:7. A "brood of vipers" is a "family of snakes." Because vipers are...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Which psalms predict the coming of Jesus Christ?
The Psalms are inspired songs used in worship of God, and many of them predict events from the life of Jesus Christ. The following list shows eighty-nine...