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Do we have to be on our knees to pray?

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Is door-to-door evangelism an effective method?

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Do I need to be baptized again after I have sinned?

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What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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How should a Christian view gun control?

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How should a Christian view gun control?

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What does the Bible say about worry?

September 03 2014

Question by Walrus theCat

Why did Jesus have to go away for the Holy Spirit to come?

John 16:7

5 Votes September 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Walrus theCat

Is it wrong to read the Bible online?

No! One of my favorite sites in the world is http://biblehub.com. You can go through parallel translations, straight to the original Hebrew / Greek, have a...

September 02 2014 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why is faith without works dead?

This phrase naturally takes us to James 2. The teaching that faith without works is dead is quintessentially a defining mark in the theology of the Epistle...

September 02 2014 5 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Faruk Momodu

Can playing musical intruments and singing in choirs be regarded as a ministry?

I believe to effectively answer this we must look through the eyes of our Father and Lord, Romans 12:3-6 says Christ's gave gifts to men as He ascended, and...

September 02 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does putting God first really mean?

September 02 2014

Answer by Gene Tomlinson

What does "feel-good Christianity" actually mean, as some pastors preach?

"For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of...

September 02 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lynn Willis , Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe

How can I resist doing the wrong things?

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be...

September 02 2014 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy Swarm

Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

The key thing to note is the question that Peter was answering. The people had asked him what they Should do, Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one...

September 02 2014 3 Comments 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

Should we dress up nice for church?

1 Peter 3:3 Romans 12:2 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Luke 12:23 says, "The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment." Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to his...

September 02 2014 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?

There are two sides to this matter. First, realize that alcohol and tobacco themselves are not wrong. Drinking alcohol and smoking (the actions) are wrong....

September 02 2014 1 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Answer by Christy Bergen

What are some useful tips, good biblical examples or bad biblical examples that teach how or how not to correct your husband?

From my personal experience when I correct my Husband he feels disrespected unless I do it out of love. Romans:14 1Receive one who is weak in the faith, but...

September 02 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by carolynn markiewicz

How can I resist doing the wrong things?

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7. I believe the key to successfully Resist the devil is to see the...

September 02 2014 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does Proverbs 11:22 mean?

"Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion." (NIV)

Proverbs 11:22

2 Votes September 02 2014 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

How can I resist doing the wrong things?

How can I resist doing the wrong things? This very much ties in with, How do we resist the devil? First, we must know that according to, 1 Samuel 17:47...

September 02 2014 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

What does the Bible say about laziness?

I like the commentary of Matthew Henry (!700's) on the treasties of 2 Corinthians 5:9-11, as he notes on our duties; " He proceeds to deduce an inference to...

September 02 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by cheryl richardson , Cheryl Richardson

What is the love of Christ?

So the word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. John 1:14 The true light of the world became a human...

September 02 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Is it wrong to read the Bible online?

It is absolutely good to read the Bible in any format. The Holy Spirit works with the Word no matter how it is presented. The only reason I can think of for...

September 02 2014 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is systematic theology?

"Systematic" refers to something being put into a system. Systematic theology is, therefore, the division of theology into systems that explain its various...

September 02 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

What does a Christian say to a non-believer who refuses to believe the Bible because it was written hundreds of years after the events occurred?

If you read a novel written a century or more ago you will notice that the names of the characters are often unfamiliar to modern ears. How many Phyladelphus...

September 02 2014 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Sabrina Bryan

Should a husband be older than his wife?

Since God made Eve from Adam's rib, is it all right if a husband is younger than his wife? Or, does he have to be older than her since the God created Adam (...

Genesis 2:21 - 23

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Who is Joyce Meyer and do her teachings follow scripture?

September 02 2014

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Why does God want anything to exist or occur that is less than perfect?

September 02 2014

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Why is faith without works dead?

September 02 2014

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What is the Illuminati conspiracy?

September 02 2014

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

The Bible is not perfectly clear as to the nature of the human soul. But from studying the way the word soul is used in Scripture, we can come to some...

September 02 2014 19 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

The word translated 'scoffer' in English can mean 'one who mocks, ridicules, or scorns the belief of another.' In Hebrew, the word translated 'scoffer' or...

September 01 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is it a sin to worry?

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What is a scoffer?

Proverbs 21:1 - 31

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why did David seek to take back Michal as wife after she was wed to Paltiel?

Michal was David's wife, originally given to him by her father Saul. Saul wished the marriage to become a snare to David, but David's humility kept him from...

September 01 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

Does it mention in the Old Testament that the Messiah will die and rise again on the third day?

Jesus Himself clearly predicted that He would die and rise again the third day. (Matthew 12:40; Matt 16:21; Matt 17:23) Mathew 12:38-39 says, Then some of...

September 01 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What is the secret place of the most high as described in Psalm 91, verse 1?

In my humble opinion this secret place of dwelling with God was under the Jewish prayer shawl which is a garment, carried everywhere and called a tallit...

September 01 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by zaldy Javier

What does the Bible say about music ministry?

4 Votes September 01 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

Did Jesus mean that we should never refer to our earthly father as 'father' (Matthew 23:9)? Is it wrong for Catholics to refer to their priests as 'father'?

I believe that there is nothing wrong with calling your father "father." But it is wrong to call the priest "father" because that way, you are making the...

September 01 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Adodo abla Adih-nuviadenu , Architect

What is the secret place of the most high as described in Psalm 91, verse 1?

Psalm 91:1 "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."

Psalms 91:1 - 16

3 Votes September 01 2014 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ruffa Felicilda

How can I resist doing the wrong things?

Focus yourself to God. Pray and pray and pray. Cease not to pray. Resist evil and it will flee you. Remember 1 Peter 5:8-9.

September 01 2014 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Nikki Bailey

Why did David seek to take back Michal as wife after she was wed to Paltiel?

Michal was married to Paltiel and he clearly loved her, so why was David allowed to take her back?

1 Vote September 01 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How special is the name of Jesus from other names?

Why is the name of Jesus so special? What is unique about it? Why does He instruct us to pray only in His name? Is it possible to bypass Jesus and still be a...

3 Votes September 01 2014 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Can God be surprised?

No way! Isaiah 40:28 " Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not,...

September 01 2014 Follow Vote Up