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Answer by JD Abshire

Why did Martha tell Mary that Jesus called for her?

I believe the Bible shows us that Martha had an impetuous nature. Apparently she was not only busy but also a busy-body.Why do I say this? Let's look at Luke...

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Answer by Samuel Azuchi

Why did Martha tell Mary that Jesus called for her?

I can pretty much relate this with how my dad communicated with his kids at difficult times, when we were younger. I guess we often witness the interplay of...

September 17 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

Is it wrong to want to be famous?

The Bible tells us it is wrong to want to be famous. One good passage is Matthew 6:19-21. 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and...

September 17 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

Is it wrong to want to die?

Nowhere in the Scripture does it say "Thou shalt not want to die." Job was going through extreme anguish when he said: Job 3:11 Why died I not from the womb?...

September 17 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is Christian meditation?

Psalm 19:14 states, "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer." What, then, is...

September 17 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why do we worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?

September 17 2014

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

How do I get right with God?

To be right with God means to be righteous. If we disobey God, refuse to agree with Him, and seek to challenge Him, then are pretty not right with Him. For...

September 16 2014 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

How long was Jesus' ministry?

The common interpretation is that Jesus' ministry was 3 years. But this has never been proven, and the Scriptures do not mention it. Thus we still are not...

September 16 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gary Forshey

Can the parents faith in Christ save a baby that dies?

In 2 Samuel 12:23 David’s baby died and he said: "He cannot come to me, but I shall go to him." This seems to imply that David knew his child was going to he...

Acts 16:23

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Answer by Mi Shad Ow , Layman

What does an evil spirit from The Lord mean according to I Samuel 16?

We all are vessels ether for God or the enemy 2 Tim. 2:20-21. Jesus talked about this in Mat.12:43-45 & Lk. 11:24-26. When a person accepts Christ the...

September 16 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Should we read other books, or just the Bible?

Of course we should read other books even as we remain faithful to the study of Scripture. It does matter however what nature and quality of information we...

September 16 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians read the Bible in the morning or in the evening?

There is no fixed time to read the Bible. Reading the bible alone is not sufficient. We should study the Bible and meditate on the Word of God to spiritually...

September 16 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lynette Carter

Will Muslims go to heaven?

Unless they come to the point of believing Jesus died and rose again for them, then no. Jesus himself declared no-one comes to the Father but by Him. I...

September 16 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Answer by Amy Webster , Mom, Attorney, evangelical teacher/chaplain, broker

Why wasn't the entire life of Jesus recorded in the Bible?

Oh! Don't you wish His entire life was recorded in the Bible? Can you imagine reading of all the miracles and compassion and the teachings of Jesus! 33 years...

September 16 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve VanDyke , Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN

Will Muslims go to heaven?

In order for anyone to be saved, they must confess that Jesus is their Lord and believe in their heart that God raised him from the dead (Romans 10:9). By...

September 16 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve VanDyke , Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN

Should Christians read the Bible in the morning or in the evening?

The Bible doesn't give a specific time or even place for us to be in the Word. The main thing is that you ARE in the Word. As for me, it is more quiet and my...

September 16 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brooklyn Bodenheimer

Should married Christians wear wedding rings?

When I marry, there will be rings. It's a symbol to others that you are committed to someone else, and you vowed to keep that. There is a couple at my church...

September 16 2014 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it right to say; Righteousness is God and God is Righteousness?

For we know that righteousness is exclusively of God. Only God is righteous of Himself. Man can never be righteous of himself. Righteousness is only granted...

September 16 2014 Follow Vote Up

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How can I become more like Christ?

September 16 2014

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Who is the desired of all nations?

September 16 2014

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Is it acceptable to have communion outside of the church?

September 16 2014

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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

September 16 2014

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

Generally speaking, a church trustee is a layman who takes care of the secular business of running a church. Trustees manage finances and property, and...

September 16 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What effects do conditions like autism, attachment disorder, ADHD, etc., have on the Christian life?

When Adam sinned, death entered the world. God expelled Adam and Eve from the garden as they had exchanged their life in paradise for a curse. They were...

September 16 2014 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

What effects do conditions like autism, attachment disorder, ADHD, etc., have on the Christian life?

The Christian life not involves one's walk with the Lord Jesus, but also fellowship with other believers. No one can be a Christian in isolation. A Christian...

September 16 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

September 16 2014

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What is spiritual maturity? How can I become more spiritually mature?

September 16 2014

Answer by L.S. James , Artist

Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

Of the Ten Commandments (Ex 20:1-17), the Sabbath is one that New Testament believers are generally unconcerned or uncompromising. Are Christians to observe...

September 16 2014 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Can God hear our thoughts?

Yes, most definitely! He knew our thoughts before we were born. He knew when you would ask this question and when I would respond down to the millisecond...

September 16 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Marlene Farmer

Will Muslims go to heaven?

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Answer by Adam Johns

Why does Amos keep repeating 'for three sins . . . even for four' in chapters 1-2?

I'm not an expert in numerology, nor do I put a lot of confidence in the certainty of that study, but I like numbers, and I think more often than not, the...

September 16 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the purpose of communion?

The word "communion" can carry a range of meanings. Its common application is the Lord's Table. It can also refer to the fellowship of believers in which...

September 16 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What did Jesus mean when he said, 'You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it'?

There is too much confusion arising from Roman Catholic theology here. The Rock is actually Jesus who is the Christ. Notice that the subject is the...

September 16 2014 2 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Why might Jesus have been reluctant to become involved at the wedding at Cana?

I feel we must first consider that Mary, Jesus' mother, knew he was the Messiah, the eternal Son of God in the flesh (Luke 1:46-55). Although this is the...

September 16 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Glenn Edward Nelson

Is all knowledge, wisdom and power fully accessible and usable by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit?

It is my understanding is that Christians worship a triune Godhead. The subject verse seems to suggest that the three do not have identical access to all wi...

Acts 1:7

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Answer by Delores Easthom , Ex: Stockbroker, Real estate owner developer, Financial Cons

How do I start speaking in tongues after accepting christ and seeing the wonders of His works?

Seek the GIVER, NOT THE TONGUES. When you are seeking the Lord with all your heart, it will come. I was asleep and God awakened me with the words, "Get on...

September 16 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Delores Easthom , Ex: Stockbroker, Real estate owner developer, Financial Cons

If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes?

Sometimes, I wonder. God gave Eve to Adam as a helpmate. As they were the only people on earth, there was no certificate of marriage or anyone, other than...

September 16 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

Did King Saul have a wife?

The sons of Saul were Jon′a·than, Ish′vi, and Mal′chi-shu′a. And he had two daughters; the name of the older one was Me′rab, and the name of the younger one,...

September 16 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Abel Ogah

What is gentleness (from fruits of the spirit)?

Gentleness means the ability to swallow the bitter pills from those that hurt you, no matter the pains. Jesus demonstrated this gentleness character when he...

September 16 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cindy Jennings , Disciple

Who do the four servants represent in the parable of the servants in Luke 12?

The first servant in verse 42 is the believer. The other servants are unbelievers. The servant in verse 45 is wicked and cruel. The third servant is still an...

September 16 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?

Before answering this question, let me present my view on tithes which is different from Michael Houdmann's. Tithing is a timeless biblical principle that...

September 16 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Question by Hairy Animals

Why did Martha tell Mary that Jesus called for her?

Was she lying in this instance? The text doesn't seem to say that Jesus was calling for Mary.

John 11:28

3 Votes September 16 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Robin Border

What does "Songs of Ascents" mean?

Several of the psalms start with this title: "Song of Ascents."

Psalms 120:1 - 7

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