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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does it mean that if 'those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless?'

In this passage, Paul is contrasting the terms of the Old Covenant of works that God had made with the people of Israel through the giving of the Mosaic Law,...

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What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?

June 05 2015

Question by Anonymous
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How do we do the will of God?

Mark 3:35

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Answer by Cindy Jennings , Disciple

What is the time period described in Isaiah 35?

It's describing the millennial Kingdom when Jesus reigns and Israel is restored. v. 2 They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. v.5 Then...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is Christian rehab? When should a Christian consider going to rehabilitation?

Addiction is a serious issue with far-reaching effects. Many times a person's behavior becomes so entrenched and so harmful that he or she needs treatment in...

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Is it wrong for parents to select the gender of their children, such as through Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)?

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Answer by JD Abshire

What does scripture teach about gender reassignment surgery?

" So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be...

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What does the Bible say about the ice age?

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What is Nestorianism? Who were the Nestorians?

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What was the significance of the temple veil being torn in two when Jesus died?

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What was the Protestant Reformation?

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What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?

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What are Biblical grounds for divorce?

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Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?

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Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?

June 03 2015

Answer by Martha Coleman

Why did Jesus ask John to take care of Mary at his crucifixion instead of his siblings?

Seems to me this indicates that Mary was widowed and that her parents were also deceased and that she had no surviving brothers for these would have...

June 03 2015 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What are the 'tongues of angels' Paul refers to in 1 Cor 13:1?

Since the next verse is another contrast of a spiritual gift, prophesy, Paul is saying in this verse 'Whenever I (or anyone) is exercising the spiritual gift...

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Answer by Sarah Bell

How does bad company corrupt good character?

When just being with friends that are not necessarily false prophets, but aren't trying to walk in His light, it is better to remember and answer this...

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Question by Kilian Kean , Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)

What is the time period described in Isaiah 35?

Is it referencing the first coming of Christ, the second coming of Christ, a 1,000 year millennial reign after the tribulation, the future kingdom, or some m...

Isaiah 35:1 - 10

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What does scripture teach about gender reassignment surgery?

Not where is it mentioned, since it is not, but what wisdom and principles are found in scripture related to the topic?

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Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

What are the 'tongues of angels' Paul refers to in 1 Cor 13:1?

An angel is a messenger used by God. A different being than we are. They are spirit that can take on human form and appear visibly to us. Consider Genesis...

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Answer by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What are the 'tongues of angels' Paul refers to in 1 Cor 13:1?

First, you have to know Paul's audience--the Corinthian church was divisive and everyone wanted the dramatic and showy gifts of languages. Paul always...

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Why was God displeased with King Saul's sacrifice in I Sam 15, yet Saul had made sacrifices before without incident, such as in I Sam 11:14-15?

June 03 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Molech?

As with many details in ancient history, the exact origin of Moloch/Molech worship is unclear. The term Moloch is believed to have originated with the...

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

There is no eternity in hellfire for anyone. There is a Lake of Fire into which those whose names are not written in the book of life are caste into and...

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Answer by Charles Butcher

Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?

Should we support an abomination? Nope. Notice, the Lord calls homosexuality an abomination (Lev 20:13, I Tim 1:9-10, I Cor 6:9-10, Lev 18:22). Pray for that...

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Answer by Charles Butcher

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

Its about justice. People choose to go. That's their choice, and that's fair.

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Answer by JD Abshire

Who was Laban?

Genesis 22:22-23 and Genesis 24 give a partial genealogy but in short, Laban (Rebekah's brother) was the son of Nahor (Abraham's brother) making him...

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Who was Laban?

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What are the 'tongues of angels' Paul refers to in 1 Cor 13:1?

1 Corinthians 13:1 'If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.'

1 Corinthians 13:1

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Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?

Authorities in music have repeatedly told us that music affects the mind in more profound ways than we think. Some have even gone as far as to state that...

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Answer by Chris Dibbern

Why was God displeased with King Saul's sacrifice in I Sam 15, yet Saul had made sacrifices before without incident, such as in I Sam 11:14-15?

To put it simply, Saul knew better. And the LORD God knew that Saul knew better. Saul could maybe deceive Samuel since Samuel was only human, but Samuel knew...

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How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)?

June 02 2015

Answer by JD Abshire

Why was God displeased with King Saul's sacrifice in I Sam 15, yet Saul had made sacrifices before without incident, such as in I Sam 11:14-15?

Saul was given explicit instructions to annihilate the Amalekites, destroy everyone and everything including livestock. "Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly...

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Question by Barbara a Hanger

Why was God displeased with King Saul's sacrifice in I Sam 15, yet Saul had made sacrifices before without incident, such as in I Sam 11:14-15?

Why was it not OK for Saul to make a sacrifice to God after the battle with the Amalekites?

1 Samuel 15:13 - 15

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What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?

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What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?

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Why does God desire mercy and acknowledgement of Him instead of sacrifice?

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What church organization is the most devoted to the Bible?

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What does the Bible say about contentment?

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Answer by Dawn Irion

Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?

In order to answer this question one must start with an accurate translation of Romans 13:1 The literal translation says "Let every soul to the higher...

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What does the Bible say about remarriage after the death of your spouse?

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