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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. What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
  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. Why did Jesus go into Gentile territory (Mark 7:24-28)?


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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Wedding Feast?

July 27 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to find God?

To "find God" can mean different things to different people. For some, the phrase "find God" is synonymous with "getting religion," whatever religion that...

July 27 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

What does 'blessed are those who mourn' mean?

In the beatitudes the little word "for" is the key to having a clearer understanding of the entire passage. It was pointed out to me several years ago that...

July 27 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

Is it wrong to have angel figurines?

My problem with angel figurines is that they are characterized in such an unbiblical way. If you read about angels in Scripture, they ALWAYS look like MEN....

July 27 2014 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Joshua , Sinner saved by grace to serve and witness wherever I can

Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?

I agree that neither version of alive or dead is conclusive, and in these instances we should be careful. If we are not, then the focus becomes Jonah and his...

July 27 2014 1 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

A Protestant is a Christian who belongs to one of the many branches of Christianity that have developed out of the Protestant Reformation started by Martin...

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Did Jesus have a tattoo?

July 27 2014

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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?

July 27 2014

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

Neither. The offer of salvation was created when Jesus Christ died on the cross in our place - Jesus is the founder of our salvation. (Heb 2:10-11, Rev...

July 27 2014 8 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian consider alternative medicine?

There are many different forms of alternative medicine available today. This sometimes leads to confusion among Christians as to whether to consider using...

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What is the definition of faith?

July 27 2014

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How do I heal from my husband's death?

Pray. Prayer changes the heart hurts. God is a great listener.

July 26 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Oluniyi Fagbenro , Christian husband father

What does it mean to be unequally yoked?

2Cor 6:14 When a person is converted and receives salvation. They are often cut off from certain lifestyles and friends because there is no more common...

July 26 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter to the Lord?

Two Parts of Jephthah's Vow: 1. Dedicate it to God, according to Lev. 27 2. If suitable, offer it as a burnt sacrifice to Jehovah According to the most...

July 26 2014 6 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What should we learn from Rehoboam's actions that take place in 2 Chronicles 10?

Rehoboam had the opportunity to heed the advice of learned men, some of whom had worked with his grandfather, (David), and most likely all of them worked wit...

2 Chronicles 10:1 - 19

5 Votes July 26 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by greg ormsbee

Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

For one thing, if satan wasn't allowed to entice us, how would we know sin? Then we would no need of a savior. Jesus tests our love between him and satan. I...

July 26 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

How do I heal from my husband's death?

First of all please accept my condolences. I have not lost a spouse, but I have lost a child, two in fact. It is important to remember that grieving is a...

July 26 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nancy Dunbar

How do I heal from my husband's death?

This is a very difficult trial for you and you need the support of fellow Christians. James 5:13 says, "Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray." Bring...

July 26 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Maryann Pope

What does 'blessed are those who mourn' mean?

The more we seek God, the more intimate we become with him. The closer we are with Him, we understand what His attributes are. We also see what God'S LOVE...

July 26 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Agnes Stuart

Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?

Assurance will come as you get to know the Lord better. Romans 10:17 says that faith comes through hearing the word of Christ and Jesus said that his sheep...

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What was the exact date Jesus rose from the dead?

GENESIS 8:4 Then the ark rested in the seventh month, the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat. For 40 days and nights, it rained so h...

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

July 26 2014

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Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?

July 26 2014

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How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?

July 26 2014

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

The very first line of the Bible is "In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the earth". The Jews even called the book "B'reshith" - 'In the...

July 26 2014 14 Comments 29 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is fatalism? What is determinism?

I will attempt to give a treatment of fatalism and determinism below - but as there are many philosophies influencing them and coming out of them, it is hard...

July 26 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter to the Lord?

A judge of Israel, Jephthah, had made a foolish vow to the Lord that if God gave him victory in battle, he would sacrifice whatever first came out of his...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is an alabaster box?

An 'alabastron' is a container, vial or box of perfume. The name coming from Alabastron, Egypt, where a soft white marble could be found. Egyptian alabaster...

July 26 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?

Dear Anonymous friend, your question is very timely and it is of utmost importance that we know the correct answer to the question. However, with your...

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Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?

July 26 2014

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Should we be baptized in Jesus' name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)?

July 26 2014

Answer by JD Abshire

Is the number of the redeemed already set?

Aside from the fact that the Bible clearly teaches God'a election of individuals unto salvation it also teaches God's omniscience. If God knows everything...

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Answer by Vivian Lindsey , Hi School teacher ret widowed with one daughter 2 grandkids

Do Jews continue to make blood sacrifices up to the present time?

No, they do not, The sacrifice had to be in the Temple designated by God and conducted by a priest. The Temple was destroyed by the Romans and the land is...

July 25 2014 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Pike

Does God forgive big sins? Will God forgive a murderer?

I believe all sins can be forgiven by God except blasphemy against God. In my opinion Matthew 12:31 makes this clear. No other son is so great that God will...

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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

I was born in a Catholic country and attended a Catholic school but my grandfather was a Christian. There are a lot of things that are not correct in the...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

"The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea" (Isa 11:9b) At the Mount of Olives, the disciples of Jesus asked Him,...

July 25 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Before receiving the law at Sinai, how did Moses judge?

There were laws prior to The Dispensation of Law. In other words, there were specific laws prior to 10 commandments given to Moses. We have four...

July 25 2014 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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What is joy (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

Literally, the "fruit of the Spirit" is what happens when the Holy Spirit indwells a believer. The "fruit" is the product of the Holy Spirit's cultivation of...

July 25 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dewi Madden

What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?

Darwin's Theory of Evolution has been a wide influence within the Scientific community over the past 4-5 decades. The majority of scientists now accept the...

July 25 2014 2 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dewi Madden

What was the light that God spoke in Genesis 1:3?

In my opinion the referral to light in Genesis 1:3 is the light from Jesus. Jesus is described as being the light and the author and creator of all things....

July 25 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of debauchery?

Debauchery is the habitual and unrestrained indulgence of lust and sensuality. There are several places in Scripture where the word debauchery is used to...

July 25 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Is it true that if I have not been filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues I won't go to heaven?

July 25 2014

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What will be the end times one world religion?

July 25 2014

Question by John Smith

Before receiving the law at Sinai, how did Moses judge?

Exodus 18:16 "When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws."

Exodus 18:16

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Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?

The context of the Hebrew text is that Adam was in the garden with Eve, but not necessarily present with her when she was tempted. Satan in the form of a...

July 25 2014 5 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jerry Jacobs

What can I do to help my Pastor stay on track when he preaches?

As a pastor, many of us want to see the members grow so badly that we pour too much milk, or put too much meat on the plate for a single meal. As a member of...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?

Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit and not Adam? The Bible does not provide a direct answer to this question. We are not given any Biblical...

July 25 2014 4 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

What are the different names and titles of Jesus Christ?

The question that has been merged here was,"Is Jesus the original name or is it a translation?". Jesus is a translation of the Hebrew Yeshua, and the Greek...

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