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  1. Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
  2. What can I do if my pastor doesn't allow me to associate with Christians which aren't of my church?
  3. Why did God command the necks of the donkeys to be broken in Exodus 13:13?
  4. What does it mean, "Those who pull evil along using cords of emptiness are as good as dead, who pull sin as with cart ropes"?
  5. Who was Simon Peter?
  6. What is the law spoken of in Romans 10 verse 4? Is this referring to the ten commandments given to Moses?
  7. What are the elemental spirits mentioned in Colossians 2:8?
  8. What exactly are these leadership qualities specified here (Titus 1:7-8)?
  9. What does it mean to worship "in the splendor of his holiness" (Ps 29:2)?
  10. What is the difference between an ordinance and a sacrament?


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Answer by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

What is eternal death?

Eternal life with God awaits all humans that accept His Son, Jesus Christ that God sent (Himself) to die for our sins (that Adam and Eve rejected in the...

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What is theophostic counseling, and is it biblical?

August 28 2015

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?

We make our calling/election sure by abiding with Christ and walking in faith (II Pet 1:3-11). We should examine our spiritual growth over time to see if we...

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Answer by Orville Carney

Does a pastor have to be sinless?

While all church positions - ie pastor, deacon, teacher, mentor, etc. - would like to have a sinless upstanding person in that position it must be understood...

August 28 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Does a pastor have to be sinless?

No one is sinless, not even our pastors, they sin too. I have met pastors who get angry a little bit to much, swear a little bit too mich, smoke a little bit...

August 28 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Allison Kim

Is fasting compulsory?

No, fasting is not "compulsory", however it is beneficial. Jesus' answer to the above question was, "Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with...

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What is prophetic prayer?

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Question by Adewale Ademola

Is fasting compulsory?

Mark 2:18

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Answer by Michael Scott

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

All I have to say about this is if we only obey the New Testament all of our faith would be tried. The tithe was established in the Old Testament and it only...

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Is it a sin for a Christian to go to a strip club or to watch strippers?

August 28 2015

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Where was God on September 11, 2001?

August 28 2015

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Does a pastor have to be sinless?

Also, would a serious public or habitual sin disqualify a pastor from ever serving in the future?

1 Timothy 3:2 - 7

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Is there a purpose for women beyond being the helpmate of man?

August 28 2015

Answer by Steve clonts

How can God be intelligent if He is immaterial?

He has always existed. Psalms 90:2 He is unchanging. Hebrews 1:8-12 He is all powerful. Matthew 19:26 He is all wise. Romans 11:33 He is all knowing. Acts...

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What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?

August 28 2015

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What does the Bible say about perfectionism?

August 27 2015

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What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?

August 27 2015

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What is the pseudepigrapha?

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What does it mean that God is our Abba Father?

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What does the Bible say about lending money?

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Why did Jesus never marry or have a relationship with a woman?

August 27 2015

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it a sin for a Christian to go to a strip club or to watch strippers?

Going to a strip club just feeds our lust. But, you don't have to go to a strip club. All you have to do is look at a woman with lust in your heart. We begin...

August 26 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was the Queen of the South?

The Queen of the South is mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 12:42 and its parallel passage, Luke 11:31. Jesus says the Queen of the South will bear witness on...

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What are the different types of psalms?

The 150 psalms in the book of Psalms have often been categorized into various types. There is no one way to organize the psalms, but most systems include...

August 26 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Will we experience time in heaven?

Benjamin Franklin reminded us that time is "the stuff life is made of." Our earthly existence is marked by time. We "waste" it and "spend" it and "save" it;...

August 26 2015 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Laban in the Bible?

The Bible first mentions Laban in Genesis 24:29. Laban was the brother of Isaac's wife, Rebekah. Abraham had sent his trusted servant back to his home...

August 26 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about a wife changing her last name at marriage?

The tradition of a wife taking her husband's last name at marriage is not found in the Bible. In Bible times, most people did not even have last names. Women...

August 26 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Agur son of Jakeh (Proverbs 30)?

Proverbs 30:1 says the chapter's words are "the sayings of Agur son of Jakeh." Agur was writing "to Ithiel and Ucal" (NAS); these men could have been...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

August 26 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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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Answer by 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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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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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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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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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....

August 26 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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