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  1. What made you believe in Christianity, or what is most convincing to you?
  2. I went to a gentleman's club out of curiosity but left as soon as they explained it to me. Did I commit a sin of lust?
  3. Are the righteous rewarded in this life or in the next one? Proverbs 11:31
  4. Why did John the Baptist continue to have disciples after he publicly identified Jesus as the son of God?
  5. When is it okay to rest from one's labors?
  6. What would ensure that my "house" flourishes? Proverbs 14:11
  7. What does it mean, "A rich man's wealth is his strong city. The poverty of the poor is their ruin." Proverbs 10:15
  8. How do you get "righteousnes" and thus be delivered from "death" (Proverbs 11:4)?
  9. What are the various meanings of the word "breath" in the old testament?


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What does it mean to be unequally yoked?

March 13 2015

Answer by Jeanine Schaefer , animal advocate & culinary mad scientist

Do we need to call Jesus "Yeshua" and God "Yahweh"?

While "Yeshua" and "Yahweh" are both fine and correct names for Jesus and God, Most scholars will agree that the Hebrew name for Jesus is the name spelled...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

When the Bible says, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to them that perish, but to us who are saved, it is the power of God." What is that message?

1 Corinthians 1:18 "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." This scripture...

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Answer by Joseph Luna

If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

Let's say right out in front that God is infinitely perfect in all that He is and all that He does. He is never caught by surprise because He knows all...

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

When the Bible says, "For the message of the cross is foolishness to them that perish, but to us who are saved, it is the power of God." What is that message?

In other words, thus to ask; what is the message of the cross? Rather what do we understand by the cross? Or, what is hidden in the cross? Why the cross and...

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Will the fall of Babylon occur before or after the tribulation?

Revelation 18:1 - 24

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Answer by Nils Jansma

Are all sins equal to God?

I am surprised that the Scripture in Luke below, was not included in this discussion about the relative nature of sin and punishment. With all due respect,...

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Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?

March 13 2015

Answer by Tim Thornton , Bible student, unprofitable servant

What does it mean "he despised the shame"? What is the best way to interpret that?

What does it mean "he despised the shame"? What is the best way to interpret that? The two words that are used here have a different meaning than they do in...

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Question by Derrick Bagby

What will happen to our bodies and souls in the rapture?

In the movie, "The Remaining" the body was left and the soul was taken but in "Left Behind" the body vanished leaving just clothes. Which is more accurate?

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What happens after death?

March 13 2015

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Is total depravity biblical?

March 13 2015

Answer by Lynda Hickman , Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead

What does it mean "he despised the shame"? What is the best way to interpret that?

Hebrews 12:1-2, "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily...

March 13 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley Headden , prayer warrior

Why did Sukkoth refuse Gideon's request for bread in Judges chapter 8?

In Genesis 32:23-28 Jacob wrestles with God. God changes his name to Israel. This is also recorded in Genesis 35:10 "And God said unto him, your name is...

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Answer by Eric Fox

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the midtribulational view of the rapture (midtribulationism)?

The main strengths of the Mid-Tribulation/Pre-Wrath rapture timing come from the similarities between Matthew 24 and Revelation 6-7. Consider Matthew...

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How can I not go to hell?

March 13 2015

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

March 13 2015

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Who am I in Christ?

March 13 2015

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What does it mean "he despised the shame"? What is the best way to interpret that?

According to my Bible dictionary, the Greek word translated despised in the verse you quote has an alternate meaning : to "care not". Some translations chose...

March 12 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?

Christ could have sinned, but He didn't. (If it was not so, the bible would have to be rewritten or, worse, be shredded.) For that reason, we are called upon...

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Answer by Gandalf Buddy

Why did Jesus speak so strongly against lukewarm faith?

lukewarm faith is a faith that doubts, it is not committed. And when you are not committed, you will not be totally dedicated. It becomes a religion of...

March 12 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Holuwadamilarey Hardeloye , BIBLE STUDENT

Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead?

The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 2 :12-13 that we should ensure that we do not use human wisdom to interpret the scriptures but use God wisdom by comparing...

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?

My opinion is that the age of the planet we call earth is one question. The age of the earth as defined in the Bible (Gen 1:14) is another question entirely....

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Today's New International Version (TNIV)?

Today's New International Version - History The Today's New International Version was published in 2005 by Zondervan, while the rights to it are held by...

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

How can Jesus and God be the same if no one has ever seen God's face?

The Scripture seems to contradict, related to seeing God because it is evident that the patriarchs and prophets saw Him Gen 12:7. He appeared to them. So in...

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How can we know if a person is saved?

March 12 2015

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

Is it biblical for a church to seek 501(c)(3) incorporation?

501(c)(3) defines a kind of organization - not a government-issued status. I did not have to get a birth certificate to become a male child. That's the way I...

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What happens after death?

March 12 2015

Answer by JD Abshire

What does it mean "he despised the shame"? What is the best way to interpret that?

Deuteronomy 21:18 "If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they...

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Are angels male or female?

March 12 2015

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When God hasn't answered a prayer, does that mean our answer is "no?"

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How can Jesus and God be the same if no one has ever seen God's face?

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Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation?

March 12 2015

Question by Brittany Nielsen

What does it mean "he despised the shame"? What is the best way to interpret that?

I know that God despises sin... Would this statement be there because it is talking about the shame that comes with sin? Or is it talking about how Christ wa...

Hebrews 12:2

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Why did Jesus have no ability to work many mighty miracles in His own hometown?

God is sovereign and He can do anything. His power is endless yet we have a passage that teaches us that God Himself through the ministry of the Spirit in...

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Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

I share the fine answer provided by our friend Mr Houdmann but will like to add another dimension to the discussion. Let me begin by referring to the...

March 12 2015 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

What are the spiritual sacrifices that are an acceptable offering to God, referred to in 1 Peter 2:5?

We, as believers are giving our bodies, stones that are alive, to serve The Lord because of the Faith we have in Him. All believers have the privilege and...

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What does the Bible say about a Christian staying single?

March 12 2015

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Is the Rastafarian / Rasta god Jah the same as the Christian God?

March 11 2015

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Why are there two different Creation accounts in Genesis chapters 1-2?

March 11 2015

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What is kindness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

March 11 2015

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Why did Jesus weep?

March 11 2015

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Is there a difference between knowing Jesus vs. knowing about Jesus?

March 11 2015

Answer by Larry Pittman , Bible student, reading His Word & seeking God diligently

Why did Jesus have no ability to work many mighty miracles in His own hometown?

Anthony, that is a great question. It's not that Jesus didn't have the ability, though, it's that the people in His hometown lacked faith. Keep this in mind...

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