What should be a Christian's response to a lack of sex in marriage?
Physical intimacy is part of God's normal plan for marriage, and a husband and wife have a responsibility to meet each other's needs in this area (1...
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What does "Belial" refer to?
Belial is a compound word, believed to have been taken from the Hebrew beliy, meaning "not," and ya'al, meaning "profit" or "benefit." It is used twenty-six...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is spiritual abuse?
To "abuse" is to use something or someone to bad effect or for a bad purpose, especially regularly or repeatedly. Spiritual abuse happens when a spiritual...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Keswick movement, and is it biblical?
The Keswick movement, also called the Higher Life movement, is a theological movement that originated in England in the early 19th century. It was heavily...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the United United Church of Christ?
The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a mainline Protestant denomination that was formed when the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the General Council of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible have to say to victims of human trafficking?
Human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of a person by the threat or use of force, fraud, deception, or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why were genealogies so important to Israel?
Family lists and genealogies are a prominent part of 1 and 2 Chronicles and other Old Testament books. These genealogies were obviously important to Israel,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Solomon worship at a high place?
In 2 Chronicles 1 we are told that Solomon, early in his reign, worshiped at a high place. Verse 3 reads, "Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the value of group Bible study?
Because Christianity was never intended to be a spectator sport, group Bible study is not just valuable, it is invaluable. Small group study is so effective...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the helmet of salvation (Ephesians 6:17)?
Ephesians 6:17 instructs us to put on the whole armor of God and to "take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about spousal/marital rape?
Spousal or marital rape is a form of domestic violence and sexual abuse. In spousal rape, sex is forced on one spouse by the other. While the Bible does not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why did God sometimes judge the entire nation for the actions of its king?
Sometimes in biblical history, an entire kingdom seems to be judged for the actions of one wicked king. For example, 2 Chronicles 28:19 says, in part, "The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why does the Bible say that rabbits chew the cud? Is this an error in the Bible?
In the Mosaic Law, animals were divided into two broad groups: clean and unclean. Rabbits were placed in the "unclean" category, which means they could not...
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Billy P Eldred
Do we have an appointed time of death?
God knows when we are going to die. That does not mean, however, that that day is unchangeable. One of the best examples of the power of prayer is in the...
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Can man live without God?
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What does the Bible say about astronomy?
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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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What does it mean to accept Jesus as your personal Savior?
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What is the greatest commandment?
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What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
The sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was that of homosexuality. Chapter 13 tells us something about the nature of the Sodomites: "But the men of Sodom were wicked...
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Andrew Knight
Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?
This person whom Paul was speaking of was given chance after chance after chance and probably then some to change. This individual continued to do what what...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Are we born sinful?
Not only are we born sinful but we come into this world helplessly chained by the bondage of sin (Romans 3:23, 6:23). While we do not have a choice over this...
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
Is silent prayer biblical?
I like it that God hears my silent prayers and nobody else can, including the enemy. Praying silently in my mind and spirit allows me to intercede on the...
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Muriel Suarez
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Michael Bartlett
How does one's desires play in to the will of God?
As we renew our minds through the Word of God our desires will begin to line up with His desires. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed...
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Lisa striedinger
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
I do not believe you can lose your salvation. It's a seal set for eternity. The difference is whether you live the abundant life following Christ. Or do you...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
How is repentance of paramount relevance and importance in the life of any and every Christian?
For how Jesus teaches in the context of Luke 13:1-5, He tells us that we ought to repent with no thought of what nature of sin has been committed. But many o...
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
Does 1 John 5:18 mean that we will no longer be able to sin?
"Toucheth"----meaning laying hold with intent to harm "That wicked one" refers to the devil. This verse is saying he that is of God is kept by him. To fully...
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Should a Christian be patriotic?
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Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
In my humble opinion a very causal look around our small sphere (earth) appears to mirror the scriptural description of "perilous times" or at least it's...
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Greg Kelly
What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
Jesus amplified the Ten Commandments, he raised them from a bunch of "rules" (the way we see them in the flesh) and the Second Commandment (Remember The...
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Deb Macleod
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What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?
Webster's 2013 Dictionary's definition of 'soldier' is "One who is engaged in military service; one who serves in an army, one of an organized body of...
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Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?
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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?
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What is New Testament theology?
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Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?
The very thoughts you have are exactly the same thoughts that occupied the Corinthians upon receipt of the Apostle's instructions. They were perturbed. They...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the readiness of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)?
Ephesians 6:11-17 instructs believers in Christ to "put on the whole armor of God" as a defense against Satan's attacks. This armor includes the belt of...
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Was it God's desire for Israel to worship Him in a temple in Jerusalem?
David was the first king to plan a temple to worship God in Jerusalem. His son Solomon later fulfilled this plan and oversaw construction of the temple. But...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Where do you go when you die?
The Bible is absolutely clear that, ultimately, there are only two options for where you go when you die: heaven or hell. The Bible also makes it abundantly...
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Why didn't all the Jews want to return to Jerusalem (Ezra 1:5-6)?
The book of Ezra begins with King Cyrus of Persia offering Jews the freedom to return to Jerusalem. Ezra 1:5-6 records, "Then the family heads of Judah and...
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What is the Christ consciousness?
The term Christ consciousness has gained popularity in recent years as celebrities and public figures claim that they have "found truth" in this form of...
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Why did the Israelites have to abandon their foreign wives and children?
After the Jews' return to Jerusalem at the end of the Babylonian Captivity, Ezra, one of the leaders of the people, was given some bad news: "The people of...