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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What dress code is appropriate for Christian worship in a public assembly?

It does not matter whether the clothes one wears are nice or worn, or whether they are casual or dressy. One should wear whatever they personally feel is...

December 27 2014 5 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Who was Horus?

How does Horus differ from Christ Jesus?

December 27 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?

This is a very complex topic, dealing with both idolatry and our freedom in Christ. I Cor 10 (the whole chapter) is an excellent chapter for examining both...

December 27 2014 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus have only male apostles?

Not just male disciples, but 12 male disciples. For a first-century Jew, images of the 12 sons of Israel, later 12 tribes of Israel, flash in their memories,...

December 26 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does Jesus have a beginning?

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,...

December 26 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why was Herod intimidated by the birth of Jesus?

Great question with lessons for us in the span of time before us in our perilous modern age. First, let's look to the history of the matter for clues and...

December 26 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Helen Bingham

Is it okay for me to ask my wife to cover up (to dress modestly, i.e. no yoga pants or such) if we have agreed to not have sex in order to pray?

As married individuals, we should be humble servants of Christ and one another first. We should be kind and supportive, ministers of the love of Christ to...

December 26 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marshall Carawan , Repenting of sin daily at JESUS CHRIST

How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?

How one knows they have the Holy Spirit is as simplistic as salvation! You instantly have the joy of Jesus Christ in your heart. You, for the first time in...

December 26 2014 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How is a Christian to relate to a spiritual father?

Spiritual fathers not being mentors or pastors, but the person who preached the gospel to us or brought us to Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:15

December 26 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does it mean that to be a Spiritual father you have to be blameless and faultless? What is a Christian to do if there is a fault in a Spiritual father?

Spiritual fathers are supposed to guide us in spiritual matters. But if there is fault found with or in them, should a Christian continue to follow them with...

1 Corinthians 4:15

1 Vote December 26 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

Will there be animal sacrifices during the millennial kingdom?

It is a mistake to think that Jesus Christ will have a literal, thousand-year-long, physical reign on the earth sometime in the future. The thousand years...

December 26 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Vickrey

Why did Jesus have only male apostles?

My opinion is that Jesus did indeed include women as students (disciples). Take Mary Magdalene for instance...was she not sitting at Jesus' feet as he...

December 26 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

What was Phillip's position in the Bible? A minister or a deacon?

The words deacon and minister both mean the same thing: servant. Deacon comes from the Greek word diákonos (διάκονος) which means "servant". Minister comes...

December 26 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dwayne Hiler

Why would a person be condemned as a sinner, if being evil shows God's glory?

This is like saying, "Since God will get glory out of my evil (like he did with Pharaoh through Moses) or use my evil for good (like he did with Judas) isn't...

December 26 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Is annihilationism Biblical?

Before I write my answer, let me first say that I have looked at this issue many times and I do not know for sure the answer. My best guess is that there are...

December 26 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?

If we believe that we live now under grace and the law does not matter anymore, we will be inclined to think that living together without being married is no...

December 26 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by david vernon

If adultery is a sin, then why is it a blessing for a single-mother to have a child?

There are many good answers, and many good examples to draw from the Word of God about the question at hand. However, I do want to come from a different...

December 26 2014 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus have all of God's power when He was on earth as a man?

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,...

December 26 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What year was Jesus Christ born?

Another factor to consider in determining Christ's birth date is the date of his crucifixion. It appears from geological evidence that the earthquake...

December 26 2014 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Riza Gano

Why did King David marry Abigail when he was already married to Michal?

1 Samuel 25:1 - 44

5 Votes December 26 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Tito Dulay Lim , Former College Instructor. Looking for a job in the church.

Does Jesus have a beginning?

In the beginning was the Word (Jesus), so does this mean that Jesus, being God, the second person of the Trinity, has a beginning?

John 1:1

3 Votes December 26 2014 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kent Rather

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

When Jesus said, "Have Faith in God," He meant it. When the father in heaven gives us faith it is undeniable, and nothing can convince you otherwise. Faith...

December 26 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Alex Korulla

Do we tithe 10% of our income generated from investments as well?

God owns everything, including our money. All our possessions are under his authority, so God doesn't need our money. God is working through us. Then who...

December 26 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Is annihilationism Biblical?

"The soul that sinneth, it shall die" (Ezek. 18:4,20). Man is composed of body, soul, and spirit. We know that Adam was described in Genesis 2:7 as a living...

December 26 2014 3 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Dumais

What year was Jesus Christ born?

The most compelling case is for in September of 3 or 4BC, as we would reference it from the Gregorian calendar we use today. The Julian calendar was...

December 26 2014 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

December 26 2014

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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

December 26 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is biblical theology?

Biblical theology is the study of the doctrines of the Bible, arranged according to their chronology and historical background. In contrast to systematic...

December 26 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?

December 26 2014

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What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?

December 26 2014

Answer by Bren Stewart

If adultery is a sin, then why is it a blessing for a single-mother to have a child?

My response will be different then these, in that it will not be speaking about adultery nor fornication. I am speaking from the child's perspective. I am...

December 26 2014 3 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tito Dulay Lim , Former College Instructor. Looking for a job in the church.

How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?

You cannot stop meditating the Words of God (the gospel) when the Holy Spirit is in you. You are dying to repent in every time your weak body commits even a...

December 26 2014 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Darenstafford0923@gmail com Stafford

Where do you go when you die?

When we die our flesh body returns to dust the spirit returns to the Father that gave it (Ecc 12:7-8, 1 Cor 5:6-7). To be absent from this body is to be...

December 26 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why did Jesus have only male apostles?

1 Vote December 25 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?

Masturbation is not a sin. The Bible tells us that sins only happen when you break one of God's laws. If there is no law against something, then no sin can...

December 25 2014 4 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Leo Kropf , retired pastor

Is war in this day and age justified?

One issue that needs to be considered is that of the nature of the enemy. Is it a person, idealogy, nation, or force? Some who support war consider the enemy...

December 25 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Melody Sutter-fisher , Minister - Evangelist - Heart for the Homeless

If adultery is a sin, then why is it a blessing for a single-mother to have a child?

Yes adultery or fornication are sins. However the birth of a child is a gift from God no matter how the pregnancy occurred. Life is a blessing and to abort...

December 25 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Charlitta Burruss

If adultery is a sin, then why is it a blessing for a single-mother to have a child?

The bible says, that we all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. I had my Son out of wedlock and now, I am a Preacher today, so I thank God for...

December 25 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Greg Kelly

Is annihilationism Biblical?

Yes it is Biblical. Destruction is eternal, the fire will not be quenched. The teaching of 'Immortality of the soul' comes from Babylon, the idea of...

December 25 2014 2 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Should a Christian play realistic looking warfare games?

If they are all right to play, how much is too much? When does it become unedifying or an addiction?

4 Votes December 25 2014 1 Comment 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Nearman , A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma

What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?

The Lord is telling Nicodemus he needs a second birth, being born again, to be able to enter God’s kingdom. The first birth was his physical birth, coming...

December 25 2014 19 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

December 25 2014

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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

December 25 2014

Answer by Kerry Reed

What is the difference between faith and hope?

Hebrews 11:1King James Version 11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Romans 8 24 For we are saved by hope: but...

December 25 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up