What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
The Bible teaches us about the Trinity as the power in heaven (God the Father), the power on earth (Jesus the Son of Man) and the power in the Words of God...
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Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
Examples: - Wearing jewelry or make-up if they hold that it is immodest - Socially drinking if they have a general policy of temperance - Not followin...
Ephesians 4:1 - 6
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are holy days?
In the Bible, the word holy means "set apart." God is holy. Christians are called to be holy. A holy day, then, is a day that is set apart to focus on the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How old is the Bible?
Since the Bible was written by around 40 different authors over a period of around 1,500 years, the question "How old is the Bible?" cannot be answered with...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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If God is love, why does He condemn homosexuality?
A common argument for the acceptance of homosexuality and same-sex marriage is that, if God is love, He would not condemn the love of others. The main...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What did it mean to tear one's clothes in the Bible?
The tearing of one's clothes is an ancient tradition among the Jews, and it is associated with mourning, grief, and loss. The first mention of someone...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Advent?
Advent is the season of the year leading up to Christmas. It is observed with various traditions and rituals by Catholics and other liturgical groups such as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What kind of bodies will people have in hell?
The Bible indicates that both believers and non-believers will have resurrected bodies on the last day (Daniel 12:1-2). Those going to hell will be eternally...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
In John 3, Jesus uses the phrase "born of water" in answer to Nicodemus's question about how to enter the kingdom of heaven. He told Nicodemus that he "must...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the story of Saul of Tarsus before he became the apostle Paul?
It is difficult to overestimate the influence of the apostle Paul. He is known worldwide as one of the greatest Christian missionaries. His inspired writings...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)?
In the English Standard Version of the Bible, Romans 12:3 says, "For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a glory cloud? Is a glory cloud biblical?
During the previous century, some churches began to report the appearance of a "glory cloud"-they believed this to be a physical manifestation of God's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Mishnah? What is a midrash?
The Mishnah is the oral law in Judaism, as opposed to the written Torah, or the Mosaic Law. The Mishnah was collected and committed to writing about AD 200...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be still and know that I am God?
This popular saying comes from Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God; / I will be exalted among the nations, / I will be exalted in the earth." This...
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If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?
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Lynda Hickman
, Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead
Who are the saints Paul is referring to when he says, "But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints" in Romans 15:25?
As I had just read something about those who pray to the "saints" using novenas, I had begun meditating on the truth through His Word, that we as believers...
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JD Abshire
What was it about Jesus that made His disciples leave their work and families immediately, with no questions asked, and follow Him?
The phrase: "God said" resonates In the creation account of Genesis 1. John 1:1-3 tells us: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the saints Paul is referring to when he says, "But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints" in Romans 15:25?
As translated by the New International Version of the Bible, the word "saints" (which is used in Romans 16:25 in the English Standard Version) is rendered...
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How does Alcoholics Anonymous compare with the Bible?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the "house of Israel" and the "house of Judah"?
The nation of Israel was composed of the descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob (or Israel, as he was named by God in Genesis 32:28 and Genesis 35:10)....
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Billy P Eldred
Why is church attendance important?
A few years ago a young man was in my sales office and as we visited, I asked him if he was a Christian. He answered yes. I then asked him where he went to...
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How do I survive trying to raise a teenager?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was it about Jesus that made His disciples leave their work and families immediately, with no questions asked, and follow Him?
In my opinion (and as mentioned in the question) those whom Jesus called may have been previously aware of Him; or heard about Him (from friends or others)...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
Jesus was kind and loving to sinners, but He showed no respect to the religious Pharisees. He called them vipers, and said they were of their father the...
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Anonymous
What was it about Jesus that made His disciples leave their work and families immediately, with no questions asked, and follow Him?
Did they already know who He was? It seems they must have known something about Him because they just left everything and followed Him.
Matthew 4:22
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When you name your sins and repent of them, what if you forget some?
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What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?
Tongues, like all of the other miraculous gifts, was given to individuals at the discretion of the Holy Spirit for the building up of the body of Christ. The...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Who was Balaam in the Bible?
My Brother has given a great deal of information, however since the Word of God is infinite there is so much more to this story. Balaam at some point had to...
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
Why is the idolatry of Samaria and Jerusalem described in the graphic terms of promiscuity and prostitution?
The Bible (2nd Tim 3:16) clearly states that all Scripture is given to us for reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. God has been explicit to us...
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What does it mean to have the fear of God?
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What is 119 Ministries?
Please note: the information below is based on our general assessment of 119 Ministries. As with any active organization, current events may drastically...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Balaam in the Bible?
Balaam was a wicked prophet in the Bible and is noteworthy because, although he was a wicked prophet, he was not a false prophet. That is, Balaam did hear...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Greek Orthodox Church?
The Greek Orthodox Church (GOC) is a branch of Eastern Orthodoxy, which formally broke from the Catholic Church in 1054 A.D. Even though the Greek Orthodox...
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
How does bad company corrupt good character?
In Numbers 22-24, we see the events of Balak the King of the Moabites who wanted to curse the people of God for he feared them. So Balak hired Balaam, a...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
The bible tells us that God IS light. And we are to burn bright in these darkening times. Only in the past 100 years has physics understood and agreed with...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How is an eternity in hell a just punishment for only a human lifetime of sin?
The Bible says that hell is eternal (Matthew 25:46). Many people struggle with the justice of that. They question how it is just for God to punish a person...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to backslide?
The word backslide, in a Christian context, implies movement away from Christ rather than toward Him. A backslider is someone who is going the wrong way,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a Christian minister?
A minister is, literally, a "servant," but the word has taken on a broader meaning in religious circles. Today, a Christian minister is seen as someone...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a Bible concordance, and how do I use it?
A Bible concordance can be a helpful tool for studying the Bible. A concordance contains an alphabetical index of words used in the Bible and the main Bible...
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Who is the Author of Ezekiel and What is it about?
Author: The Prophet Ezekiel is the author of the Book (Ezekiel 1:3). He was a contemporary of both Jeremiah and Daniel.Date of Writing: The Book of Ezekiel...
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Who is the Author of Daniel and What is it about?
Author: The Book of Daniel identifies the Prophet Daniel as its author (Daniel 9:2; 10:2). Jesus mentions Daniel as the author as well (Matthew 24:15).Date...
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What should we learn from the tribe of Manasseh?
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What is exclusive psalmody?
Exclusive psalmody is the practice of singing only the Psalms in a church worship service. Some churches use the book of Psalms as the one-and-only hymnal...
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What is the Modern King James Version (MKJV)?
When people search for "modern King James Version," they are searching for either "Is there a more modernized version of the KJV?" or "What is the Modern...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is impartation?
The word impart means "to give, convey, or grant." It is very similar to the Greek word for "reckon" or "credit," as in Romans 4:3, which says, "Abraham...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a Calvinist?
Traditionally, one was called a Calvinist for following the teachings of John Calvin, a 16th-century magisterial Reformer and theologian. Calvin emphasized...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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If Moses met face to face with God, why, later, was he not allowed to see God's face?
Before the official tabernacle was built, "Moses used to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away, calling it the 'tent of meeting.'...