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  1. What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2)
  2. Why should I want to live in the holy city, Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10)?
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  4. When did Peter and Andrew join Jesus as His disciples?
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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why does the Bible say that rabbits chew the cud? Is this an error in the Bible?

In the Mosaic Law, animals were divided into two broad groups: clean and unclean. Rabbits were placed in the "unclean" category, which means they could not...

October 07 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Do we have an appointed time of death?

God knows when we are going to die. That does not mean, however, that that day is unchangeable. One of the best examples of the power of prayer is in the...

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Can man live without God?

October 07 2014

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What does the Bible say about astronomy?

October 07 2014

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Do homosexuals have a choice?

1 Corinthians 6:9 - 11

October 07 2014 Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

October 07 2014

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What does it mean to accept Jesus as your personal Savior?

October 07 2014

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What is the greatest commandment?

October 07 2014

Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?

The sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was that of homosexuality. Chapter 13 tells us something about the nature of the Sodomites: "But the men of Sodom were wicked...

October 07 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andrew Knight

Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?

This person whom Paul was speaking of was given chance after chance after chance and probably then some to change. This individual continued to do what what...

October 07 2014 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Are we born sinful?

Not only are we born sinful but we come into this world helplessly chained by the bondage of sin (Romans 3:23, 6:23). While we do not have a choice over this...

October 07 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kilian Kean , Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)

Is silent prayer biblical?

I like it that God hears my silent prayers and nobody else can, including the enemy. Praying silently in my mind and spirit allows me to intercede on the...

October 07 2014 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Bartlett

How does one's desires play in to the will of God?

As we renew our minds through the Word of God our desires will begin to line up with His desires. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed...

October 07 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Beulah Stillman

Who wrote Titus?

October 07 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lisa striedinger

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

I do not believe you can lose your salvation. It's a seal set for eternity. The difference is whether you live the abundant life following Christ. Or do you...

October 07 2014 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How is repentance of paramount relevance and importance in the life of any and every Christian?

For how Jesus teaches in the context of Luke 13:1-5, He tells us that we ought to repent with no thought of what nature of sin has been committed. But many o...

Luke 13:1 - 5

October 07 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

Does 1 John 5:18 mean that we will no longer be able to sin?

"Toucheth"----meaning laying hold with intent to harm "That wicked one" refers to the devil. This verse is saying he that is of God is kept by him. To fully...

October 07 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian be patriotic?

October 07 2014

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?

In my humble opinion a very causal look around our small sphere (earth) appears to mirror the scriptural description of "perilous times" or at least it's...

October 06 2014 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Greg Kelly

What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?

Jesus amplified the Ten Commandments, he raised them from a bunch of "rules" (the way we see them in the flesh) and the Second Commandment (Remember The...

October 06 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Deb Macleod , PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE

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

Webster's 2013 Dictionary's definition of 'soldier' is "One who is engaged in military service; one who serves in an army, one of an organized body of...

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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

October 06 2014

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Can a Christian lose salvation?

October 06 2014

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What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?

October 06 2014

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What is New Testament theology?

October 06 2014

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?

The very thoughts you have are exactly the same thoughts that occupied the Corinthians upon receipt of the Apostle's instructions. They were perturbed. They...

October 06 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the readiness of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)?

Ephesians 6:11-17 instructs believers in Christ to "put on the whole armor of God" as a defense against Satan's attacks. This armor includes the belt of...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Was it God's desire for Israel to worship Him in a temple in Jerusalem?

David was the first king to plan a temple to worship God in Jerusalem. His son Solomon later fulfilled this plan and oversaw construction of the temple. But...

October 06 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Where do you go when you die?

The Bible is absolutely clear that, ultimately, there are only two options for where you go when you die: heaven or hell. The Bible also makes it abundantly...

October 06 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why didn't all the Jews want to return to Jerusalem (Ezra 1:5-6)?

The book of Ezra begins with King Cyrus of Persia offering Jews the freedom to return to Jerusalem. Ezra 1:5-6 records, "Then the family heads of Judah and...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Christ consciousness?

The term Christ consciousness has gained popularity in recent years as celebrities and public figures claim that they have "found truth" in this form of...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did the Israelites have to abandon their foreign wives and children?

After the Jews' return to Jerusalem at the end of the Babylonian Captivity, Ezra, one of the leaders of the people, was given some bad news: "The people of...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean for a church or organization to be interdenominational?

The terms nondenominational and interdenominational are closely linked and are often used interchangeably. The subtle difference is that the...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Westminster Confession of Faith?

The Westminster Confession of Faith, drawn up in the 1640s by an assembly of 151 theologians (mostly Presbyterians and Puritans) at Westminster Abbey, is the...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians give away all they possess except for basic necessities?

Luke 3:11 says, "Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same." This certainly seems to say...

October 06 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is an altar?

An altar is any structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices are made for religious purposes. It was usually a raised platform with a flat surface....

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16)?

The shield of faith is part of the armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10-17. After summarizing the gospel and giving the Ephesians various instructions,...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the story of David and Nathan?

David was a shepherd boy who became the second king of Israel, and Nathan served as a prophet in Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon. Scripture...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian be a member of a secret society?

As with any question of proper inclination and conduct, a Christian must first have laid down a solid foundation of principles based on God's wisdom through...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are idle words (Matthew 12:36)?

For sure, words are powerful things. God's words were so powerful that they actually created everything (Genesis 1). But even the words of us humans can do...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How many books of the Bible did Paul write?

The man known to us as the apostle Paul began life as Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9:11). The account of his radical conversion to Christ is found in several places...

October 06 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is a druid?

Druids are followers of druidism, an ancient religion prevalent among the Celts before the arrival of Christianity. Classical druids were priests of sorts...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the breastplate of righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)?

Ephesians 6:11 exhorts believers to "put on the whole armor of God" in order to stand firm against the attacks of our enemy, Satan (2 Corinthians 10:4;...

October 06 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who is the elect lady in 2 John?

John begins his second epistle with these words: "The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth" (2 John 1:1, ESV). The apostle...

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