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  1. How does the Lord return the loyalty given (Psalm 145:13-16)?
  2. Is David making excuses, saying "I'm only human" in Psalm 143:2?
  3. Was there anything outside of Eden when God planted it in the East, and was Adam created outside the Garden?
  4. Are Christians the only "people whose God is the Lord"?
  5. Did blood and water literally come out of Christ's pierced side (John 19:34)?
  6. When should a man step down from ministry, if he just cannot overcome an old habit?
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Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?

First off, space travel from one galaxy to another is impossible. To travel at the speed of light for any distance takes so much power and fuel, there...

June 12 2015 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marvin Reynolds , Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital

What is the time period described in Isaiah 35?

When you include also the book of Revelations in chapters 20-22 the natural interpretation of this is that there will be a 1,000 year reign of Christ on...

June 12 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

What is a 'Daniel fast'?

Following are my reflections on fasting in the context of healing and wellness. I believe that God's heart for us is not just that we be healed in Jesus...

June 12 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What should we learn from the life of Titus?

June 11 2015

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What should we learn from the life of Titus?

June 11 2015

Answer by Lynn Willis , Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe

Do you think it's acceptable to offer yoga in a Christian setting?

The thing about yoga is, it is a practice that is supposed to align and atune your body to the earth, which, in turn connects you more to the gods they...

June 11 2015 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

When Jesus came the Jewish religion had degenerated into law keeping to make themselves righteous enough to go to heaven. They could not believe in Jesus...

June 11 2015 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Schneider , Deacon in The Lord's Church

Do you think it's acceptable to offer yoga in a Christian setting?

Well it depends on when and where the Yoga classes are being held. There is no significance to the building itself. Therefore, having classes or partaking in...

June 11 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Schneider , Deacon in The Lord's Church

Do you think it's acceptable to offer yoga in a Christian setting?

Well it depends on when and where the Yoga classes are being held. There is no significance to the building itself. Therefore, having classes or partaking in...

June 11 2015 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is conditional immortality?

Please note, as a ministry, GotQuestions.org rejects conditional immortality / conditionalism / annihilationism. We truly and fully believe that hell will be...

June 11 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?

In Britain we have proverbs: We will say "many hands make light work" and in another context "too many cooks spoil the broth". Neither statement has anything...

June 11 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

What is the difference between prayer and petition that Paul mentions in Philippians 4:6?

I think that this simply means that when we pray our attitude is just as important as how we pray. We should talk to God about everything in complete trust...

June 11 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Georg Kouz

How can we worship God in the spirit?

Worshiping God in spirit means we worship Him from the heart. Remember the first and greatest Bible Commandment that Jesus gave?... Mark 12:30...'And thou...

June 11 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Christian Mwila

What does "I shall not want" mean in psalms 23:1?

Psalms 22–24 form a very important group. They are like a sandwich, though people tend to lick the jam out and leave the bread! Let me explain. These psalms...

June 11 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Christian Mwila

What is the book of Psalms?

The Book of Psalms is the most loved and the best known part of the Bible. Individual psalms are popular with people who are not regular Bible readers and...

June 11 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Richard Mukasa

If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?

Christians need to be careful not to be drawn in inconclusive Earthly arguments. Of course we are not alone in the universe. Genesis clearly says that Yahweh...

June 11 2015 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the roles of the husband and wife in a family?

When my wife and I were first married she knew that my family loved to argue things. She told me we were not going to do that. It has served us well over the...

June 11 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

What does Paul mean by "being judged faithful" in this passage?

Basically what Paul was saying was God chose him and elected him for His glory and ministry regardless of his past. He was a rotten, blasphemous Pharisee who...

June 11 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

Do you think it's acceptable to offer yoga in a Christian setting?

Let's offer Christian cigarettes, Christian porn, Christian tattoos...then Christian yoga will be acceptable. Yoga has its origins in mid-Eastern mysticism....

June 11 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the spiritual gift of mercy?

We should always treat others the way God has treated us. My wife and I were traveling down the highway when we ran in to road construction. There was a girl...

June 11 2015 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?

All through the Bible, God told His chosen people not to give their daughters or sons in marriage to other religions because if they did, the other religion...

June 11 2015 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How do I approach talking about God to an atheist?

June 11 2015

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Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?

June 11 2015

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What was betrothal in biblical times?

June 11 2015

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Are 'proverbs' direct promises and rules, or are they practical wisdom representing generalized truths?

June 11 2015

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What does it mean to dress modestly?

June 11 2015

Answer by Marko SImurina

What did Jesus mean when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?

We must crucify our flesh[old sin nature] and let it die there on the cross, as Jesus did in obedience and faith to the Father. It is time of choices, time...

June 10 2015 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Ellenwood , EX Military/civilian Truck Driver..Now Retired.

Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?

We have to be careful not to become too legalistic! Matt 23:8 Says not to call anyone Teacher!..But when our children go to school and into the classroom..We...

June 10 2015 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bren Stewart

What is "Reiki Therapy" and is it Biblical?

I'm going out on a limb here. First, I need to say that eBible's guidelines don't appear to say anything in their statement of believe regarding God and...

June 10 2015 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Carlson , Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona

Why can't I stop sinning?

Sin is the cause of death. It was true in the time of Adam and Eve, and it’s still true today! Before Adam’s fall, death had no power over their lives. It...

June 10 2015 3 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Deidra Baak

In a group study, what would be the best approach to introducing the 'Daniel Fast'?

In a very diverse group setting, what is the best approach to introducing the 'Daniel Fast' that would get the best results? [For information on the 'D...

Daniel 1:8 - 14

1 Vote June 10 2015 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Do you think it's acceptable to offer yoga in a Christian setting?

I have seen yoga classes offered at Christian churches. This seems dangerous to me.

10 Votes June 10 2015 6 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

What does Paul mean by "being judged faithful" in this passage?

What is being judged faithful so that one is appointed into God's service? "I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged ...

1 Timothy 1:12 - 13

June 10 2015 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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Who is the man of lawlessness in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12?

June 10 2015

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Are books such as 90 minutes in Heaven and 23 minutes in Hell biblically based?

June 10 2015

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Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?

June 10 2015

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What does the Bible say about satire and/or sarcasm?

June 10 2015

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Who are the two chosen leaders in this passage?

Zechariah 4:11-14 (KJV) says "Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left...

June 10 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Growing Seed?

June 10 2015

Award for Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

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Were the Founding Fathers of the United States Christians?

June 10 2015

Award for Helen Bevan , Mother of 3

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What is spiritual growth?

June 10 2015

Answer by Marko SImurina

What does "buried with him through baptism" mean?

Everything is already answered by Paul following it and before it, 'How can we who died to sin still live in it?' The bigger problem then understanding this...

June 10 2015 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Samuel GetRude

How can we worship God in the spirit?

John 4:24

12 Votes June 10 2015 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

I realize Michael already referenced this scripture but for those who didn't look it up.... "Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God...

June 10 2015 4 Comments 30 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Belinda Payne

How were people saved before Jesus died on the cross?

That is, how could Old testament saints or gentiles be saved before Jesus came to Earth and died?

15 Votes June 10 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

What does it mean, in the context of Luke 17:33, that "Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it?"

First off, according to Scripture we are slaves of Christ if we are genuinely saved. That being said, we do not belong to ourselves but are the property of...

June 09 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

“Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?” I responded to this question in June, 2015, and after viewing new responses throughout the year and growing in...

June 09 2015 26 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kes Joh

Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?

Ok, first of all, for things we don't have a clear answer for in the bible, we need to pray and consider our conscience. For this question and whether to...

June 09 2015 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up