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What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?
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Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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How should Christians respond to global poverty and hunger?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about anointing oil?
Anointing oil, mentioned 20 times in Scripture, was used in the Old Testament for pouring on the head of the high priest and his descendants and sprinkling...
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Georg Kouz
What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?
Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. More clear could not be written. You shall not murder, without any open parenthesis for any exceptions. 2 Kings 19:35 That...
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Michael Sisson
What religion were Paul and Peter?
"What religion was Paul and Peter?" Both Peter and Paul were Jewish, and both remained Torah observant Jews even after coming to faith in Jesus Christ. The...
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Mike Dumais
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Apologists should understand Christianity has long held that it is the religion of logic. The question itself "Do Christians and Muslims believe in the same...
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Ed Smith
, Retired teacher
What religion were Paul and Peter?
Peter and Paul were not members of any denomination. There were no such things in Bible times. Even the Catholic church was not started for several hundred...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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David Riley
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Does God punish us when we sin?
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Was the Holy Spirit with the people of the Old Testament?
Easy answer: In Psalm 51:11, David says: "Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me." So, the Holy Spirit was in/with...
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Anonymous
When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?
If a person has been living a sinful life and unjustly divorced his/her spouse, will s/he be forgiven by God just by asking? Or does s/he have to make amends...
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Gary Creel
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
Unless the couple lives apart in terms of work related distance I find no biblical basis for attending separate churches. Perhaps someone may argue that this...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the power of prayer?
The idea that power is inherent in prayer is a very popular one. According to the Bible, the power of prayer is, quite simply, the power of God, who hears...
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Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
As to why churches have altars today--there is no good reason for them. The altars were where the Jewish priests sacrified the animals as a temporary...
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Ron Hartwig
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?
Remember Jesus hadn't been crucified yet when He told his disciples about forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15), so they were still under the Law of Moses which does...
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Hairy Animals
Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?
Matthew chapter 5 says, "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets; I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian exercise? Is exercise something Christians should be focused on?
As with many things in life, there are extremes in the area of exercise. Some people focus entirely on spirituality, to the neglect of their physical bodies....
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Daniel Walker
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Jillian Tompane
Why was it that when "God's spirit" came on Saul and his men, it caused them all to prophesy by ranting in gibberish and tearing off their clothes?
This doesn't seem to me like something God would want to happen, or something we would expect to see happen when someone prophesies.
1 Samuel 19:22 - 23
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is finding true love so difficult?
We all have a desire to love and be loved. We experience different levels of love from parents, siblings, friends, and others. But most of us also want to...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
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Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is there any value to a spiritual gifts test/inventory/assessment?
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
How is holiness compared and contrasted with righteousness?
Wow! Great question! I don't think justice can be done to it with a mere 4000 characters, but I'll throw out some ideas that I hope will be helpful. As your...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is theophostic counseling, and is it biblical?
The word "theophostic" comes from two Greek words which mean "God" and "light." Theophostic counseling is essentially "God bringing to light the truth."...
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Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
When is it acceptable to stop having sex with your spouse?
Sexual contact may become less desirable after menopause, though intimacy is still in abundance.
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What religion were Paul and Peter?
Personally, I am yet to hear of any one religious sect claim Paul was a member. However, his teachings is a basis for many of the various denominations. But...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Are some sins worse than others?
This a very crucial question to Christian growth. Answering it addresses to critical issues: 1. We are at risk of thinking thst our sins are too big/ great...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Why did Jesus say the poor widow who had given two mites, had given more than all the rest of the rich men had given?
As people slotted in their offerings, Jesus was standing by watching closely. For He must have had a vested interest in the giving. And on account of what He...
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Emanuel khangale
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Yes the baptism is necessary for salvation as the bible says in the book of (Mar 16:16) whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not...
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Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
What religion were Paul and Peter?
Both Peter and Paul were born and raised Jews, as was Jesus Himself. However, once they received the Holy Spirit, they became Christians as believers in...
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
Is there such a thing as a modern day prophet?
We do not have a "modern day prophet" but we have present day prophets and those who prophesy. All the gifts of Eph 4:11 will never cease until we all come...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is there a difference between joy and happiness?
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
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Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?
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Dimkpa Ahiakwo
, Knight in St. Michael's Church, Omoku and Organist
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Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Saint Augustine in church history?
Saint Augustine was a philosopher and theologian who had a profound effect on both Protestant and Catholic theology. He was born Augustine Aurelius in A.D....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Baha'i faith?
The Baha'i faith is one of the newer world religions stemming originally from Shi'ite Islam in Persia (modern-day Iran). However, it has come to achieve a...
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Robert Close
Were the Ten Commandments written for a specific people or group?
Yes, the Ten Commandments were given to Israel under the Old Covenant, which is now obsolete as we are now under the New Covenant, a better covenant. They...
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vanessa pannuti
Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?
I think you should forgive those who wronged you even if they do not repent because we are to love our brother as ourselves. It is however quite odd, as the...
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Bruce Morgan
Why were the Israelites continuously complaining on their way to the promised land?
In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the LORD's hand in Egypt! There we...
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Steve VanDyke
, Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN
Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?
The Ten Commandments are the first and most important laws that God gave to the people who had come from being in total control through slavery. Their...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If the enemies of Jesus from Psalm 110:1 are now under his feet, as stated in Ephesians 1:22, then why does Paul imply that Jesus is waiting for His enemies be made a footstool for His feet?
In Psalm 110:1-7:, we see God the Father asking God the son to sit at His right hand, until God makes all Jesus' enemies as a "footstep" for His feet. This...
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Cherie Mitchell
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Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
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, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?