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Answer by Steve Schneider , Deacon in The Lord's Church

When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?

Jesus said in Matt 19:4-12 that divorce is only permissible in the case of adultery and whoever marries someone that is divorced for any reason other than...

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

What is supposed to be the role of GRACE in the life of any Christian? Is it to add spiritual energy so that one overcomes, or is it simply assurance of purity even when we sin?

For people have different interpretations of what GRACE should be for. What exactly is its role? Is it foregone assurance of God's acceptance of us even when...

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What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?

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Is the idea of mother nature biblical?

October 04 2014

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

What does it mean to die in sin?

God sent His Son Jesus Christ to die the anointing death for us to enable us to get a new life. He accomplished this by the finished work on the cross. For...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?

As I write this, there are no answers as yet listed. When there are, I am sure a Pastor or Theologian will give you a scripturally correct answer and I...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Aaron?

Aaron was born into a family of Levites during the time of Israel's enslavement in Egypt. The Israelites were considered the dregs of society among the...

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Answer by Jean Email , Believer

What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?

According to a little historical research I have done over the last few years, the first wave of Israelites who left the main group and moved to Africa was...

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

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

One who is truly “born of the Spirit” is like Enoch of old and has reached the point of overcoming the sins and weakness of this life. [Jesus said to...

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Answer by Kim Hunley

What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?

I'm going through this myself so I can share what God has given me. For three days my daily verse was about patience. God is not slow in the way we...

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Question by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

Who is Benny Hinn and are his teachings Biblical?

I have been receiving mail from the Benny Hinn Missions. Is he a Christian, or should I recycle the mail?

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Why did Jesus refer to James and John as the sons of thunder?

October 04 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the parables of fasting at the wedding feast, the old cloth, and the wineskins?

These parables, found in Mark 2:18-22, begin with a statement that the Pharisees and the disciples of John the Baptist were fasting. The twice-weekly fast...

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Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?

October 04 2014

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Why are there so many types of Christianity?

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Question by Judith Smith

Are we born sinful?

Are babies born sinful?

Psalms 58:3

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Is Jehova an invented name?

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why does it seem God was so much more personally interactive with humans in the Old and New Testament than He is today?

I think that we perceive that because we are reading about personal accounts in the lives of people who are very close to God. I know that there are many...

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Answer by Larry Pittman , Bible student, reading His Word & seeking God diligently

What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?

Love your husband and continue doing what you're doing by prayer and reading. The best thing you can do for your marriage is to draw as close to Jesus as you...

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Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

What does the Bible say about "pulling the plug" on someone being kept alive by artificial means?

Life support refers to technological devices, primarily respirators, which are intended to keep an individual breathing, when they are incapable of doing so...

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How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?

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Who are the 144,000?

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

October 04 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What happened at the Pool of Bethesda?

The Pool of Bethesda was "in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate" (John 5:2), which places it north of the temple, near Fort Antonia. John gives the additional...

October 03 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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When and how was Israel conquered by the Assyrians?

Assyria's conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel began approximately 740 BC under King Pul. First Chronicles 5:26 notes, "So the God of Israel stirred up...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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When and how was Judah conquered by the Babylonians?

During the reign of King Jehoiakim, 635-597 BC, "Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant for three years. Then he turned and...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What was the purpose of the Levitical Law?

There is often confusion about the role of the Old Testament Law and how it relates to Christians today. Some say the Levitical laws were just for the Jewish...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be sanctified?

To be sanctified is to be "set apart." Synonyms for sanctified are holy, consecrated, and hallowed. The Bible speaks of things being "sanctified," such as...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about family problems?

Family problems are nothing new. In a fallen world, those we should love the most-our families-often become the ones we fight with the most. The Bible...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why is skepticism of religion so prevalent today?

Religious skepticism should not be confused with outright atheism or irreligion, although atheists can be considered one type of religious skeptic. The...

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

First John 2:18 speaks of the Antichrist: "Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many...

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

Elijah and Elisha are two of the most well-known prophets of Israel. They both served in the northern kingdom of Israel. Elijah is first introduced in 1...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Thomas Jefferson Bible?

The Thomas Jefferson Bible, also known as the Jefferson Bible, and officially titled The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, is a work of Thomas Jefferson,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How tall was Goliath?

Goliath is a biblical character found in 1 Samuel 17. The Bible says he was a large man who fought as a champion for the Philistine army against God's...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is God giving people in closed countries dreams and visions to bring them to faith in Christ?

In Acts 10, a man in Caesarea named Cornelius receives a vision from God instructing him to send for a man named Peter (Simon Peter, an apostle of Jesus),...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How old was Mary when Jesus was born?

While the Bible does not specifically state how old Mary was when Jesus was born, most Christian historians speculate that she was around 15-16 years of age...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How did the apostle Paul die?

The Bible does not say how the apostle Paul died. Writing in 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Paul seems to be anticipating his soon demise: "For I am already being poured...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about having a living will?

We all die. Physical death is a certainty for all of us, unless we happen to be one of those believers who "are alive and remain" at the time of the rapture...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about diversity?

Diversity is, basically, variety. In recent times, the word diversity has taken on the specific connotation of "variety of people within a group"-the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Epaphroditus in the Bible?

Epaphroditus played a key role in biblical history, even if his name is not immediately recognizable. He is mentioned by name twice in the book of...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Clement of Rome?

Clement of Rome was an early church father who lived and ministered at the close of the apostolic era near the end of the first century. He was a bishop of...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Restored Church of God, and what do they believe?

The Restored Church of God (RCG) is one of many offshoots of the original Worldwide Church of God (WCG), founded by Herbert W. Armstrong in 1934. The...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What happened at the Pool of Siloam?

The Pool of Siloam, also called the Pool of Shiloah (Isaiah 8:6), has a rich and storied history, which involves an ancient king of Judah, a famous sermon,...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was the oldest man in the Bible?

Genesis chapter 5 lists nine men who had very long lives. How and why they lived such long lives is not specifically said. Adam lived 930 years (Genesis...

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