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  1. Who are the remnant whom the Lord calls?
  2. How can we tell when we hear God's voice (Psalm 95:7)?
  3. Will the Jews have another chance to accept Jesus as their Messiah when He returns?
  4. Is it right for a Christian nation to strong arm another country to carry its Christian values?
  5. In what ways does this truth of God's great mercy and the 'new birth into a living hope' influence your daily life, especially in the face of challenges? 1 Peter 1:3
  6. How can we soldier up (Ephesians 6:10-18)?
  7. Why has Christianity portrayed Jesus as White?
  8. Can you suggest a Bible verse for someone who has been wronged and is struggling with feelings of revenge?
  9. How do you personally understand the meaning of 'living hope?'
  10. How do you confront someone claiming to be a Christian for several years who does not display the fruit of the Spirit, nor do they show any signs of being spiritually “born again”?


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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about a trial separation in a marriage?

When a couple enters into the covenant of marriage, the Bible tells us that God joins them together into one flesh. "Since they are no longer two but one,...

September 27 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian take anti-depressants or other mental health medicines?

Panic attacks, anxiety disorders, phobias, and depression affect millions of people. Although medical experts believe that many times the aforementioned...

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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

September 27 2014

Answer by Mark Hilburn

Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

My favorite "Thief in the night" reference can be found in 2 Peter 3:10, "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens...

September 27 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is God specifically called the "Living" God?

1 Corinthians 8:5 says "...we know that there is no such thing as an idol in the world, and that there is no God but one." Our God is the only God....

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If homosexuality is a sin, why didn't Jesus ever mention it?

September 27 2014

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What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?

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

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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?

September 27 2014

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What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?

September 27 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian promote world peace?

World peace is a beautiful ideal, but one that will be realized only when Jesus returns (Revelation 21:4). Until that time, peace throughout the world will...

September 27 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Naidoo , founder and senior pastor of The Upper-Room Church

Are there different levels of Heaven?

Are there different levels of heaven.... In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth--no mention of a God creating another heaven. Even though God...

September 27 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Krista Caswell , Respiratory Therapist

When a person advises you to put your worry, trouble, or fear on "the altar of God," is this biblical in every sense?

Yes, it is Biblical advice. The Bible tells us that God loves us. (Romans 5:8) He cares about our worries. He cares about our troubles. He cares about what...

September 27 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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How can I improve my ability to remember Bible verses?

Why when I read the Bible does it not stick in my heard?

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Answer by Georg Kouz

Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?

Matthew 5:28 But I (Jesus) tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. By this we understand...

September 27 2014 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is "the resurrection of the righteous" in Luke 14:14?

What is righteousness? How are we counted righteous? Why is it that without righteousness, we can't see God? Righteousness is God's own mind and God's own...

September 26 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janice Burton , Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor

When a person advises you to put your worry, trouble, or fear on "the altar of God," is this biblical in every sense?

1 Peter 5:7 instructs Believers to cast our cares (worries, anxieties) on God because He cares for us and will help us through times of human emotional...

September 26 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does the Bible say we can drink but not get drunk?

Sorry, my last post had a typo...it should read 1 Tim 5:23 "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thy oft infirmities"....

September 26 2014 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the Christian view of yoga?

September 26 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the International House of Prayer (IHOP)?

The "International House of Prayer" (IHOP) is a para-church ministry located in south Kansas City, Missouri. IHOP was founded by Rev. Mike Bickle in 1999....

September 26 2014 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

Is God opposed to pleasure?

I am going to speak from experience here, but only because I believe scripture backs it up. What is at the root of your pleasures? Is it self, or is it God?...

September 26 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of the word "Hallelujah"?

September 26 2014

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What does the Bible say about angels?

September 26 2014

Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

Evidence that the Second Coming of Christ and the Rapture are on the same day is overwhelming in the Scripture. Whether you call it a Rapture or The Last...

September 26 2014 3 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Are some sins worse than others?

For example, is breaking one of the ten commandments worse than other sins?

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

September 26 2014

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Is God evil? Is the Bible evil?

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Is speaking in tongues for unbelievers?

September 26 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Independent Baptists, and what do they believe?

Independent Baptists, often also known as Independent Fundamental Baptists (IFB), are a group that started within the greater Baptist denominations in the...

September 25 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Robinson , Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

There is a lot of interesting and important information in the answers above. If I may just add one small side note for your consideration. The term...

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Can one be gay and Christian?

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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Is there a biblical reasons for a bride to adopt the last name of the groom?

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What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?

September 25 2014

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Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

September 25 2014

Answer by Leon Penny , Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in

Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?

I worship and pray to God because there is only one God. The first commandment orders us not to have any gods above God. There is a verse that says "Ask and...

September 25 2014 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

What does it mean when the Bible said that, "Jesus will judge the living and the dead"? How can the dead be judged?

2 Timothy 4:1 "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;" (See...

September 25 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Austin Noble , My full names are Austin Noble, born into a christian home,

Does the Bible say we can drink but not get drunk?

As an evangelist I woudn`t preached against alcohol or encouraged drinking of alcohol. But rather teach people my bible perspective of alcohol. My neutral...

September 25 2014 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Edwin Danny Reaid

Does the Bible say we can drink but not get drunk?

No the Bible does not say that you cannot have a drink of wine. It states we should not get drunk. If I got drunk then I could be a stumbling block, but to...

September 25 2014 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Stuart Alexander , Box Maker, Amateur theologian based in atlantic Canada

Is there any extra-Biblical evidence for the Resurrection of Christ?

Is there any evidence for the Resurrection of Christ outside of the bible? Yes, and no. As to the best of my knowledge there are no non-Christian authors...

September 25 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why is faith in God more important than knowledge of God?

The Bible challenges us to go beyond the acknowledgement of God's existence to a point of active faith in him. James says that even demons believe that God...

September 25 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

Why did God reject Cain's offering? Because Cain used his 'good sense of judgment' instead of following God's way. How relevant this matter is in today's...

September 25 2014 18 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?

To properly answer this question from scripture we must first properly define from scripture two words which Christians very seldom define properly and from...

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Answer by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

What is Islam, and what do Muslims believe?

It is the anti-Christ religion/political movement. Look up the inscription at the dome of the rock a monument that was erected over the site were Hebrews are...

September 25 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Bartlett

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?

It's true that the victory has already been gained through the blood of Jesus. Keep in mind that His feet are part of His body, His body being the church....

September 25 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Morgan

Why is faith in God more important than knowledge of God?

Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Mark 10:15 * Knowing a few basic...

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