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  1. How can we tell when we hear God's voice (Psalm 95:7)?
  2. Will the Jews have another chance to accept Jesus as their Messiah when He returns?
  3. Is it right for a Christian nation to strong arm another country to carry its Christian values?
  4. 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
  5. How can we soldier up (Ephesians 6:10-18)?
  6. Why has Christianity portrayed Jesus as White?
  7. Can you suggest a Bible verse for someone who has been wronged and is struggling with feelings of revenge?
  8. How do you personally understand the meaning of 'living hope?'
  9. What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
  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 Neal Pyle

Why did James warn that "not many should become teachers" when Paul tells us to "covet the better gifts"?

The order in which the teaching gift is listed has no bearing on its value. Teachers are more accountable to God, so one has to be very careful about his or...

August 18 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God not speak to all people and nations, everywhere, instead of allowing people to worship false gods?

The Jews/Israelites are God's chosen people, and Israelies were special to God, and chosen to bring the Messiah to the world; but as Jesus was prophesied fro...

Deuteronomy 7:6

August 18 2014 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Brenda Ruddock

What does it mean to "toil for the wind"?

Ecclesiastes 5:16

August 18 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?

Imagine if you could, what this world would be like if it was part of our nature to be incapable of lying. I mean, precisely, the sum total of all lies in...

August 18 2014 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Larry Truelove

Did Peter prohibit women from braiding their hair?

I do not believe braiding a woman's hair is forbidden in the Bible. If that is what Peter meant, then it would seem logical to conclude that he also forbade...

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Can a person be born gay?

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Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?

August 18 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the significance of the Medo-Persian Empire in biblical history?

The Medo-Persians, led by King Cyrus II, invaded Babylonia from the east in June of 539 B.C. and captured its capital, Babylon, in July of the same year. In...

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

Narcissism is the term used in psychology to describe a preoccupation with self. It is a Greek term taken from the name of the mythological Narcissus, who...

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What is premillennialism?

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What does the Bible say about doing drugs?

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What does the Bible say about holy water?

August 17 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Christian's hope?

Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in "I hope something will happen." This is not what the Bible means by hope. The biblical definition of...

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Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?

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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?

August 17 2014

Answer by Michael Hill , Son. Servant. Slave. All of the Most High.

What should a Christian lady do if she's been dating a man from her church who starts to touch her inappropriately?

I would give a long, drawn out answer filled with theology, but that's not necessary here. There are two choices. 1. He can repent 2. You can "repent" of...

August 17 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?

To answer the question I would like to quote 1 Corinthians 7:14 "For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is...

August 17 2014 1 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

The words arrogance, arrogant, proud, and haughty are mentioned over 200 times in the NIV Bible. And in practically every occurrence, it is a behavior or...

August 16 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Dumais

Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?

We are spiritual beings having a human experience, (not the other way around). In our human experience, we are given the opportunity to transcend through the...

August 16 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?

Recent discoveries of dinosaur leg bones containing measurable amounts of C14 and possibly blood and protein, add scientific weight to the creationist belief...

August 16 2014 4 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is dispensational premillennialism / premillennial dispensationalism?

August 16 2014

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What is the blasphemy challenge?

August 16 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the tribe of Benjamin?

In Genesis 49 the patriarch Jacob, sensing his impending death, gathers his sons to his bedside to bless them. Each son became the progenitor of one of the...

August 16 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?

The Hebrew word translated "red" in some 23 Old Testament verses dealing with the Exodus is the Hebrew word suph whose root is thought to be of Egyptian...

August 16 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the importance of the empty tomb?

From the earliest apostolic period, the reality of the empty tomb-the biblical truth that the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth was found empty by His disciples-has...

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What does the Bible say about foot-washing?

August 16 2014

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What is the spiritual gift of discerning spirits?

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Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?

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Can a woman be a pastor or preacher?

August 16 2014

Answer by JD Abshire

What is the Biblical concept of righteousness?

I very much agree with Thomas in that we need to make a clear distinction between righteous acts, good deeds, etc..., and the righteousness provided by and...

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

What is the Biblical concept of righteousness?

Righteousness broadly means right standing, right believing and right living. We normally focus our attention on Abraham's faith, but we should focus on the...

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Is there a purpose for women beyond being the helpmate of man?

August 16 2014

Answer by Vin Smith , Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.

Why is praising God important?

There is an old saying, out of sight, out of mind. When we forget to pray and forget to praise our Creator, then we can more easily slip into backsliding....

August 15 2014 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Stephen Irie

Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

The rich verse on how to be saved is found in Romans 10:9-10, and that passage does NOT mention water baptism. We need to be careful here with the Scripture....

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Did Christ appear to men in the Old Testament? If so, where?

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What is the Southern Baptist Convention and what do Southern Baptists believe?

August 15 2014

Answer by Shanna Duck , "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

I understand this disagreement at a personal level. I have a master's degree in a history-related field, was an archivist/curator for a number of years, and...

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Answer by Donna Virgin

Is there a difference between the "judgement seat of Christ" and the "great white throne" judgement?

The judgement seat of Christ is where He will judge us Christians who are in heaven on our works that we did on earth, and we will receive rewards for what...

August 15 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What did Jesus mean by "My hour has not yet come"?

He meant that the hour for him to show Himself as Messiah and king of the Jews had not yet arrived. In a broader view, His hour did not "fully come" until He...

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Do we have an appointed time of death?

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What does the Bible say about the end of the world?

August 15 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian view the idea of auras?

Auras are believed to be subtle energy fields or fields of light emanating from human beings, as well as all living things, surrounding them like a bubble....

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Why does God require faith?

August 15 2014

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?

I believe the most significant benefit to taking on a glorified existence in Christ after we have been delivered from this body of death, will be to finally...

August 14 2014 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Larry Wiseman , A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.

Why did James warn that "not many should become teachers" when Paul tells us to "covet the better gifts"?

1 Corinthians 12:29-31 Teaching is third among the list of gifts, and so should be one of the 'greater gifts'.

James 3:1

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Answer by Kombo Linnet

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

Jesus came to bring a new law, the greatest commandment of all, which is LOVE. Paul on the other hand didn't give us commandments, he gave us instructions...

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