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Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Feast of Tabernacles?
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James Kirven
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
The question references the Old Testment Law? The question in itself is somewhat improperly phrased. There wasn't just one Law in what we refer to as the Old...
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Hairy Animals
What are the qualifications of elders and deacons?
There is much information about elders and deacons in the Bible. 1 Timothy chapter 3 is a good example. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one...
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Hairy Animals
What are some godly traits that should be evidence in the lives of elderly believers?
Titus 2 2 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3...
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Chan Ryu
Why does Judges chapter 2 talk about Joshua when he died in chapter 1?
I am confused about the chronology of things happening in chapter 1-2. I thought Joshua had died and the people of Israel went and fought the people livi...
Judges 2:23
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Tim Collinson
, Tim Collinson
What is the meaning of "Jahovia Nissi"?
Jehovia (or Jehovah) Nissi means "The LORD is my banner" יְהוָה נִסִּי The context of this can be found in Exodus 17:8-14 where Israel defeats Amalek. While...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the definition of idealism?
In popular culture, an idealist is generally defined as "a person who sees the world as it could be rather than as it currently exists." An idealist is full...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is mortification of sin or the flesh?
Mortification has several meanings in English. One is "a feeling of shame or embarrassment." Another meaning has to do with death. The word mortify means "to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is edification important in the life of a Christian?
What is edification, and why is it so important in the lives of believers? The word used for "edification" in the New Testament is oikodomé, which translates...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the biblical patriarchs?
The biblical patriarchs are the line of men God used to establish the nation of Israel. Perhaps the most well-known of the biblical patriarchs is Abraham,...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
What are prayer beads? Is it okay to use beads while praying?
Any outward form of prayer Is not biblical. Repeating prayers and words are also not biblical. Those who are practicing these kind of prayers are offering...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Did God marry Adam and Eve?
A priest baptizes an infant, confirms a teenager, gives communion, confers forgiveness. All these acts requires a minister (the priest, who says the words)...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the significance of Mount Moriah in the Bible?
Mount Moriah in Old City Jerusalem is the site of numerous biblical acts of faith. It is also one of the most valuable pieces of real estate and one of the...
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Selva Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
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Does God have a physical body?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
How do I get through chronic pain as a Christian?
Anger is energy that is given to us by our Creator. In the beginning, Adam male and female were given instructions on what to do in the Garden of Eden. They...
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Ruffa Felicilda
What is the significance of tearing one's clothes in the Bible?
And Elisha saw it and he cried, "My father, my father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!" And he saw him no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes...
Esther 4:1
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Hairy Animals
Is repetitive prayer displeasing to God?
No indeed! God hates repetitious prayers with no real meaning. Saying the same things over and over again is completely useless and is deeply routed in the...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is seeing a married man, who is separated from his wife but not divorced, adulterous?
Yes, it is wrong to be seeing the man, even if it is an emotional affair and not a physical one. “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the...
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Anonymous
Is seeing a married man, who is separated from his wife but not divorced, adulterous?
There is a man in our church that I have fallen in love with. He has been separated from his wife for almost a year and the finalization of his divorce is be...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Are we as Christians supposed to put up with being treated badly in any way as Jesus did? Or are we allowed to take a stand if we feel we are treated unjustly?
There generally 2 responses to violence - fight or flight. Jesus proposes a third option - to turn the other cheek. Jesus doesn't us to fight violence with...
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John Fleming
Are we as Christians supposed to put up with being treated badly in any way as Jesus did? Or are we allowed to take a stand if we feel we are treated unjustly?
Yes we are! We are suppose to be Christ like, and if we are Christ like then we're supposed to do as Christ did and act just as Christ did. By committing...
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Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
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Is penance mentioned in the Bible?
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Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?
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What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in the Book of Revelation?
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Jennifer Henkel
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Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
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Chris Sanchez
What is the "third heaven" referred to in II Cor 12:2?
This passage has been misused over the centuries and the "third heaven" that this passage states gives Mormons the idea of 3 levels of heaven. This idea is...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why wouldn't God want to be worshipped in person and in human form on Earth?
On the contrary, Jesus, who is fully God, wanted to be worshiped in person and in human form on Earth. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying,...
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Wesley Walford
, Avid Learner
What time period was Gabriel referencing when he said "the time of the end" in Dan 8:17?
Throughout Daniel 8 , there are various time frames mentioned. Daniel 8:14 talks about 2300 evenings and mornings, in Daniel 8:17 it says it is for the time ...
Daniel 8:14 - 27
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Alice Chia
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richard barton
How do I know the Bible is not just mythology?
The first response should be a definition of mythology and one of allegory. The Bible is made up of an old and a new Testament. Most of these answers refer...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
May I add some more facts about the creation? God formed man in His own image and likeness. God is spirit. He formed man in spirit (in His own image and...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Why carry on to fear death if Jesus gave us the promise to live again after death?
For if Jesus surely died and rose again, we should have the assurance that there is life after death. But if so, why is the fear of death still in each and e...
John 11:25
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cheryl richardson
, Cheryl Richardson
What did Jesus mean that they would not die before the kingdom came in Mark 9:1?
When Jesus said some would not die without seeing the Kingdom, he was referring to (1) Peter, James, and John, who would witness the Transfiguration eight...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Why is the Holy Spirit called 'The Holy Spirit' and not 'the Righteous Spirit'?
For if righteousness is uprightness and holiness is faultlessness, why is the Holy Spirit particularly called 'Holy', instead of 'Righteous'?
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JD Abshire
Can a person feel guilty every time they sin without the presence of the holy spirit in their heart?
Romans 2:14 "For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto...
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Penny Doty
, Disabled forced into early retirement .
Are we as Christians supposed to put up with being treated badly in any way as Jesus did? Or are we allowed to take a stand if we feel we are treated unjustly?
As Christians we are to be examples for others, so we set the examples on how we as Christians are to behave. One of the best things that worked for me was...
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Darrell Thatcher
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
Matthew 7:23 "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Notice He didn't say, "I DON'T know you." He said,...
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vicki reynoldson
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JD Abshire
Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
There is absolutely no evidence Peter was the first pope of Rome or anywhere else. I believe there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Aside from what...
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Michael Sisson
What is the worm that will not die in Mark 9:48?
The "worm" that will not perish is the rejected Messiah, Jesus Christ. In fact, Jesus quotes the first verse of Psalm 22 during His crucifixion. In doing so,...