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Answer by Christa Upton , Homemaker, Writer, Taylor University graduate

How can I follow Christ as a teenager in a non-believing family and honor my parents?

Is there possibly a Biblical church in your town that has small group evening Bible studies and/or youth group you might be able to join? It is much easier...

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Answer by Ben Zickefoose , Retired, Kinesiology Dept. ACU, TX & traveling ministry.

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What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

Let me start the thinking for this question. Here are a couple of ideas to consider. One can drift from the faith by: (1) accepting/believing and...

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Question by Anonymous

How is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ glorified in us and us in Him?

2 Thessalonians 1:12

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Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

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Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?

It seems to me that the aim of so-called 'seeker-friendly' churches is to make attendees feel comfortable and so keep them coming along. Unfortunately in...

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What does it mean when Jesus says "my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:30)?

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What churches are the most liberal?

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Question by Michelle Smith , Counselling Student

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What does "death is at work in us, but life is at work in you" mean?

2 Corinthians 4:12

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

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How do we prove that the Bible is the truth?

The question is " how do we prove that The Bible is true?". Well, another question pops into my mind.... why would we need to attempt such a thing? The...

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

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Is it murder to take a loved one off of life support?

I humbly submit that we all in some way or another fall short of the glory daily, as a Christian be secure in the fact that Jesus will never leave or forsake...

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Question by Gary Creel

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Can humans take any actions that God didn't know we were going to take when He created the universe?

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Answer by Gloria Pannhorst

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Why did Jesus not plainly say, "I am God, worship Me," as God did to assert His deity in the Old Testament?

Jesus did not come to earth for the purpose of exalting Himself as Almighty God, but He came as Phil 2:5-11 states to give Himself as a servant and sacrifice...

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Question by Anonymous

Will we recognize and know each other after we receive our glorified bodies?

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Question by Georg Kouz

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Why do some Bible verse teach there is 'no fear in love', but other verses seem to say the opposite?

I am referring to the following verses: Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." Proverbs 1:7: Fear of the LORD is the foundation ...

Proverbs 9:10

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries

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What is the Intelligent Design Theory?

The Intelligent Design Theory says that intelligent causes are necessary to explain the complex, information-rich structures of biology and that these causes...

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Question by Gary Creel

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What could Satan have given Jesus, since Jesus knew that He Himself was God?

Why would this be a temptation for Jesus?

Matthew 4:8 - 11

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Question by Anonymous

Who do I pray to? God the Father, or Jesus?

Do we pray to God the Father through Christ, or do we pray to Jesus directly? Or, should we just pray to God and address Father/Spirit/Son at the same time?

Matthew 6:5 - 13

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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God said if you shed the blood of man, then your blood shall also be shed by man. Does this also apply to abortions?

Abortion does classify as the shedding of innocent blood, and in this case God is referring to the right of a male kinsmen to kill someone who murdered a...

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Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

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Do the sins of the apostles discredit them from teaching truth?

The question presupposes that a person has to be 'qualified' to teach the truth. At least to write a part of the bible. That is an incorrect premise. The...

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Answer by Susan Richardson

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How should a Christian view global warming?

The Bible tells us that when Christ returns He will find an earth that is continuing. There will be workers in the fields, people marrying etc. So we should...

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Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

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Does a person have to be baptized in front of a crowd?

Dearest Judy, the answer to your question will no doubt be argued by many however to have the Authority on the subject we must look to God's Word. In Acts...

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Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

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Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

Paul did not want to think that salvation came through works of the Law. True faith is not just a mental acceptance of something. True faith produces active...

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Answer by Hairy Animals

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Why was God so angry at David for taking the census?

Let's take a look at 1 Chronicles 21:1. "And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel." So, it wasn't right for David to number...

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Answer by Rob VanStavern , B.S, M.Ed, PhD, Retired & full time Christian

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What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?

The reference to the conversion of the Centurian Corneilus has been mentioned, but no where does it say he laid down his weapons and quit being a soldier. No...

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Answer by Lynn Willis , Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe

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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?

Elderly World Religion Professor (unknown) on the matter of professing his Christianity to his academic colleagues, and in answer to their question as to why...

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Question by Angela Venkatasamy , RECEPTIONIST

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Is there any reference to Heaven or Hell in the old Testament?

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Answer by Vivian McLemore

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Why did Jesus not plainly say, "I am God, worship Me," as God did to assert His deity in the Old Testament?

In my humble opinion I will respond first to the comments and later to the question posted. The comments posted states "This is an apologetics question. Many...

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Question by Anonymous

When the Tribulation happens, will Christians stay on Earth or go to Heaven?

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Question by Charles Alvarez , Disabled Christian who Loves Jesus Christ...

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Is it murder to take a loved one off of life support?

Am I damned to hell if I took my mother off of life support? My Mom was on life support and other machines. I tried everything to keep her alive, but the Dr....

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Answer by Andrew Knight

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Why did Jesus not plainly say, "I am God, worship Me," as God did to assert His deity in the Old Testament?

In order for our sins to be forgiven and remitted it required the blood of a sacrifice that a person made. The Jews chose to crucify Jesus rather than let...

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Question by Anonymous

I have a friend who is married and her spouse gave her a sexually transmitted disease. How is she to forgive him, when he is knowingly cheating on her?

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Answer by Michael Brown , President of Senior Citizen Ministry Hopewell Baptist Church

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How can I follow Christ as a teenager in a non-believing family and honor my parents?

We are commanded to honor our parents (Exodus 20:12). In honoring them we are to show respect and reverence for them. Many times the root of disbelief is...

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Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

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What does the Bible say about self-worth?

Many of us have heard sermons about ' God's perfect will for our lives' and 'paying the price to serve God', both of which call into question our self-worth...

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

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What happens once we die?

Life is conferred when "the breath of life" gets into the body. See Gen. 2:7 and Gen. 7:21-22. Functionally, we observe this among newborns; unless there is...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

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Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

The broader context of this passage lies in 1Kings 13:1-32. This passage is theologically quite puzzling because of what appear to be contradictions of sorts...

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

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What happened on the road to Emmaus?

Aside from what was shared, the Emmaus incident gave an inclination of when Jesus resurrected. With verses that the day of resurrection would be "in" 3 days,...

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Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

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Could an alien deception be part of the end times?

Gary Bates from creation ministries international addresses this question on aliens in his DVD entitled "Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind" (also look up...

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Question by Anonymous

Why does it seem sometimes that God opens up the doors for something and it seems so sure, but later seems like he wants to remove it?

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Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

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What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5?

While it is true that we, as believers, are being built into a spiritual house – with Jesus as the cornerstone, I believe Peter had something else in mind...

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Question by Debbie Mcshan

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God said if you shed the blood of man, then your blood shall also be shed by man. Does this also apply to abortions?

Genesis 9:6

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Question by Rod Lawyer

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What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

Also, Col 1:22-23

Hebrews 2:1 - 4

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Answer by Don Whitley , Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.

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How can I follow Christ as a teenager in a non-believing family and honor my parents?

I think Adam Kantner above did a fine job and I would concur. The Bible teaches us to honor our parents. It doesn't say only if they are believers. What does...

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Answer by Garth Penglase

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What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?

I see a lot of personal emotion and subjectivity in many of these answers. This is never good - read the bible and get knowledge - don't be led by your own...

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Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

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Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?

Two Timothy 3:16-17 says, Gary Creel and others, that all Scripture is "God-breathed (inspired) and useful". When Paul wrote this, He was referring to the...

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Question by Amanda Hancock

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Can a divorced man marry a divorced woman and be a ordained Baptist minster of a church?

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Can a Christian lose salvation?

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Answer by Don Whitley , Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.

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Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?

Without His grace there would be no salvation available, but with grace and without obedience there is no salvation either. Also, I suggest you read beyond...

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