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Are there different levels of Heaven?

February 06 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the Christian themes in Prince Caspian?

In this, the second of the seven-volume "Chronicles of Narnia" series by C. S. Lewis-although it is the fourth book in the chronological series-Peter, Lucy,...

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What is heavy shepherding?

February 06 2015

Answer by Helmut Fischl , Retired

Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?

I believe that Jesus did as he said that he will rebuild the temple (referring to his body) in three days. He died on Friday, went to the grave, rested on...

February 06 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mari , Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon

What are the essentials of the gospel message?

The "gospel of the kingdom of God", is the "gospel of salvation". But, how are they synonymous? Please follow me on this progression of "mocking" thought by...

February 06 2015 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Frank Sacriste

If Job's three friends did not spoke of God what was right, how can we make good use of the passages that register their words?

By instance, is it correct to use an isolated verse coming from the words of one of the friends who made God angry?

Job 42:7 - 9

1 Vote February 06 2015 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Laura Cook , Lover of CHRIST and retired government worker

Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?

I believe that GOD saw through them, not what they were but what they would become. That was the reason for the name change, so they would also know what...

February 06 2015 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament?

Probably because we are looking at God through the perceptions and language of those who wrote about Him. And in the New Testament we read through the eyes...

February 05 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

I believe it was in the town of Bethlehem at a house (not the manger) on (Don't you love the irony) December 25th, 2 BC. Why so specific? Watch the video on...

February 05 2015 11 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Sternberg

Is imagination and escapism in a 'playground' sense a sin?

Is it sinful to Immerse yourself in a fantasy/sci fi world? Not in the sense that you hate reality and you want to escape it, but in a 'playground' sense whe...

1 Vote February 05 2015 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tega Edafiogho , I am a University undergraduate I am now 17 got saved at 10.

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

Should a Christian follow the Old Testament? The short answer is No. The mere fact that there is a old and a new mean that there are differences. Because the...

February 05 2015 1 Comments 65 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

Matthew 2 shows that Jesus was in Bethlehem when the Wise Men visited him. Yes, he was in a house and he is described as a child, rather than a baby in a...

February 05 2015 2 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Anderson

When did God create the angels?

Angels are also God's messengers and he also uses them for his purpose. For example, the Angel of death at Passover. My favorite way that God uses them is to...

February 05 2015 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Sharon Ray , A Child of the Great "I AM"

What does it mean we are 'being put to death' all the day long?

As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."

Romans 8:36

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

Is it counted a sin if you are deceived by Satan to do something?

Yes. It is counted as a sin. Adam blamed Eve, rather, he blamed God! "The woman you put here with me — she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it."...

February 05 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Christian Mwila

What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1?

They offered up strange fire. The lesson is that God has a standard, much like Christ said in John 4 they that worshiped Him Must worship Him in Spirit and...

February 05 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Does God still perform miracles?

For what reason might God perform a miracle today? I have heard the argument so many times before! “Since we have the completed Bible there is no need for...

February 05 2015 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Alumbugus Steve

How do I survive trying to raise a teenager?

God give me the wisdom to raise my children in the ways of the Lord, provide for me to meet there needs.Thank you JESUS you have done it in many parents and...

February 05 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What are the essentials of the gospel message?

February 05 2015

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Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

February 05 2015

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What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light?

February 05 2015

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Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?

February 05 2015

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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

February 05 2015

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?

Paul said the leaders in the church should not be drinkers of MUCH wine. Not NO wine. I have christian friends that have been drinking a little for years...

February 05 2015 4 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gary Creel

What is the purpose of Angels?

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Question by Gary Creel

Is it counted a sin if you are deceived by Satan to do something?

For example, Eve eating of the forbidden fruit?

February 05 2015 1 Comment 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament?

The question goes: Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament? The view that God is...

February 05 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh?

I would add a couple observations. First, the Ninevites (Assyrians) were extremely cruel. Historians tell of their conquests in the most vivid terms. When a...

February 05 2015 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Dumais

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

The origin of the Magi who visited Jesus began with Daniel. When Cyrus defeated Nebuchadnezzar's grandson w/o a fight, Daniel read him a letter written a few...

February 05 2015 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Dumais

Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?

Joseph in all likelihood survived until Jesus was in his late 20's. We all know Joseph was a carpenter. However the proper translation is "Master Builder"...

February 05 2015 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why should I not commit suicide?

Everyone is responsible for his life before God who has given it to him. It is God who remains the sovereign Master of life. We are obliged to accept life...

February 05 2015 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jyotish Mishra , Saved by grace through faith in JESUS CHRIST.

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

From Matthew 2:5 we learn that our Lord Jesus was still in Bethlehem when the wise men from the East visited Him and offered their worship In Matthew chapter...

February 05 2015 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Galen Smith , Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary

Does visiting the "holy land" increase a person's chances of going to heaven?

If the question is whether a visit to the Holy Land increases a person’s likelihood of going to heaven because his visit is in some way meritorious for him...

February 05 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?

The short answer is no, a Christian should not profit or be associated in any way with the use or sale of alcohol or tobacco. Among Christians, there are two...

February 05 2015 9 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Galen Smith , Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary

Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?

All major branches of Christianity agree that Mary was a virgin until Jesus was born. But the question of whether she continued as a virgin is not agreed on....

February 04 2015 10 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

February 04 2015

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament?

Reading about the military campaigns in the land of Canaan we may have the impression of a harsh, unforgiving god. But we must understand that all the...

February 04 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is Jesus the only way to heaven?

February 04 2015

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Are there different levels of punishment in hell?

February 04 2015

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

Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?

John Chrysostom (347–407) defended Mary having no other children but Jesus, using Jesus' commands to his mother in Calvary: "Woman, behold your son!" and to...

February 04 2015 5 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the symbolism of water baptism?

Baptism is not a symbol, rather, water is the symbol for baptism. Baptism saves. In it [Noah's Ark] only a few people, eight in all, were saved through...

February 04 2015 6 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vin Smith , Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.

Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament?

...I totally agree with Kelli's answer. I would say for the sake of simplification, that the Old Testament essentially explains the reality of sin and why...

February 04 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Salem Markus Purba

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?

Man was given an authority to name each living creature (Genesis 2: 19-20), futhermore, man as a living creature (Ecclesiastes 3: 18-22) has an authority to...

February 04 2015 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

February 04 2015

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Why does God allow evil?

February 04 2015