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Question by Gary Creel

Are doing good works required for salvation?

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Answer by Onyebuchi Victor Ajalla

What is sanctification? What is the definition of Christian sanctification?

Sanctification is the process of being set apart for God's work and being conformed to the image of Christ. It is God working in a believer to produce more...

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Answer by Steve Shearer

Does God know the future?

In a sense, the marking of time is irrelevant to God because He transcends it. Because of our finite minds, we can only grasp the concept of God’s timeless...

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Answer by Cindy Jennings , Disciple

What was the principle behind the offering of first fruits?

It's very helpful to have a study Bible. I use two different ones, both written by John MacArthur, whom I quote here: "Firstfruits symbolized the...

December 17 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How is it that Moses saw God face to face as a man speaks with his friend when John 1:18 says, "No one has ever seen God at anytime"?

To answer this question, we need to understand the difference in the identity of the actual Divine Beings identified in the Bible. The God of the Old...

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Question by Vernon DSouza

Who is responsible for poverty and riches in this world?

GOD, or Satan? Both?

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What does it mean to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind?

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What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

December 17 2014

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

Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

Verses quoted already by members in the forum were descriptions by others about Jesus being God, Alpha Omega, Messiah and Son of God, etc... However, these...

December 17 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

Is papal infallibility Biblical?

Popes are not mentioned in the Bible. At all. Therefore it is not possible to have Biblical support for the doctrine of Papal infallibility. There is...

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Why did Elijah kill the prophets of Baal?

December 17 2014

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Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth?

December 17 2014

Answer by Anson Chong

Why did Elijah kill the prophets of Baal?

The intention of Elijah is to save the people of God and turn them back from worshiping false gods. In 1 King 19:4 he is trying to compare himself with his...

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What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?

December 17 2014

Answer by Denver ray Moore jr

Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

Because they fly though the air straighter.

December 17 2014 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is monergism or synergism correct?

Neither view is correct, as most often defined by man. They are not usually strict premises of themselves [such as God alone saves vs. Man contributes,] but...

December 17 2014 5 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

Where is Jesus alluded to or mentioned in Genesis?

The very first place where Jesus was alluded to in Genesis is the very first prophecy in the Bible, GENESIS 3:15- "and I will put enmity between thee and the...

December 16 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?

As usual, the posted answers do a much better job than I could of giving Biblical answers to this question. I just wanted to add something that I think needs...

December 16 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does 1 Cor 1:26 mean when it says that not many of those who were called were wise, mighty, or noble?

Does this mean that to be born again, one has to have been [literally] foolish, weak and a commoner? If yes, why? If no, why?

1 Corinthians 1:26

December 16 2014 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

December 16 2014

Answer by Pastor John D'Orazio , Pastor and Teacher of a New Church Plant in Toronto

Is divorce allowed in the Bible?

Divorce was given by God and Moses as a solution to what the bible calls "putting away". Mal.2:16says "I hate divorce" in most translations. But the KJV got...

December 16 2014 10 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

Why did Elijah kill the prophets of Baal?

In Deuteronomy 18:20-22, we see that the penalty for being a false prophet to Israel was death. This included speaking for God when He had not directed one...

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What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?

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What is prayer walking? Is it Biblical to go on a prayer walk?

December 16 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the spiritual formation movement?

The spiritual formation movement is very popular today. It is, however, in many ways a move away from the truth of God's Word to a mystical form of...

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Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?

December 16 2014

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Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?

December 16 2014

Answer by Philip Davies

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

The Bible very clear about what is sin and what is not sin. If something breaks one of God's laws then that is sin. Where there is no law, there is no sin....

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What is Christian apologetics?

December 16 2014

Question by Arun Kumar , Engineer, Chennai, India

Why did Elijah kill the prophets of Baal?

Was this due to religious intolerance?

1 Kings 18:40

3 Votes December 15 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can women serve as elders in the church?

God has used women throughout all ages to minister to His people—from Old Testament prophetesses and judges to New Testament deaconesses. In the book of Acts...

December 15 2014 6 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by W. Morton

What does it mean to "despise not prophesyings"?

1 Thessalonians 5:20

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What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"

December 15 2014

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

What is Free Masonry and what do Free Masons believe?

Most fraternities boast elements of secrecy. One of the qualities of true Christianity is openness. Jesus said: “I have spoken openly to the world. I always...

December 15 2014 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"

To do as commanded, God's worshippers must enjoy Him and His presence as least as much, and in the same way, that committed sports fans do a good baseball,...

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Can a Christian be a model? Is a modeling career something a Christian can consider?

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Who is the antichrist?

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How can I gain a passion for winning souls?

December 15 2014

Answer by Bruce Morgan

What does the Bible say about rest and relaxation?

Rest was built into the Jewish calendar by God as part of their week, their seasons, their years and their centuries: Exodus 23:12 Work six days, rest on the...

December 14 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by nigel wright

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people? God is eternal, yet He has revealed Himself through the person of Jesus Christ. So eternal God (the I am)...

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Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?

December 14 2014

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Who will go to heaven?

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Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?

December 14 2014

Answer by Michael Hill , Son. Servant. Slave. All of the Most High.

Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?

No. This is what Jesus said in Matthew 18:21-19:1 "18:21 Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive...

December 14 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by elizabeth kayler

What does the Bible tell us about being selfless?

How can I be a selfless person?

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Answer by Salem Markus Purba

What does the Bible say about healing?

Well, what the Bible says about healing is closely related with the relationship between man and God, blessings and curses (Deteronomy 28: 1-68), God's power...

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