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Answer by Frank Scimeca

Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?

NO. Church is for our benefit to know Christ through His bride. Church is not a building, it a group of believers praising, learning and sharing (Act 2). So...

June 15 2014 3 Comments 26 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Frank Scimeca

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

No to the first question and yes to your second. Satan knows and understands scripture well yet refuses it. The issue for salvation is the acceptance of our...

June 15 2014 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Bill Gillan , Father of 4 and have an amazing wife

Who are the two types of builders talked about in 1 Corinthians 3:12-15?

12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day wil...

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Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?

When attempting to interpret Scripture and place relevance in modern context, many forget to look at the original context of the passage or letter. I the...

June 15 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What did the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night signify?

The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night guided the Israelites during their exodus from Egyptian bondage. This allowed them to travel by...

June 14 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uttered these words: "You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). This comes at the...

June 14 2014 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is topical preaching? Should a pastor preach topically?

As the name suggests, topical preaching is centered on a topic. Most pastors will preach at least some topical sermons, while some focus almost exclusively...

June 14 2014 Follow Vote Up

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Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

June 14 2014

Question by Adewale Ademola

Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?

Mark 10:50

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Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?

As a parent that has lost a child, the worst thing a person can do is say "It's God's will", or quote Romans 8:28. These verses will become true to the...

June 14 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

Is it acceptable to God for an adult child to admit a parent to a personal care or nursing home?

When we follow the Scriptural direction to care for our parents in their old age, we have to weigh what will provide them the best care possible. If there...

June 14 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Is born again virginity possible?

June 14 2014

Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

How do I survive trying to raise a teenager?

My short answer is that unconditional acceptance and love of a young person, plus fervent prayer, are parents' only successful way to raise a teenager, while...

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Why are there so many televangelist scandals?

June 14 2014

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What is the true gospel?

June 14 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to receive a double portion?

Six times in the Bible, specific reference is made to a "double portion." When someone receives a double portion, he gets a gift twice as much as that given...

June 13 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

Even a child can understand God's love, and the ministry of His only begotten Son--Jesus Christ. Salvation does not come from high-toned bloviation directed...

June 13 2014 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is post-modern Christianity?

Post-modern Christianity is just as difficult to lock down in a concise definition as post-modernism itself. What started in the 1950s in architecture as a...

June 13 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is religion the cause of most wars?

To be sure, many conflicts throughout history have been ostensibly for religious reasons, with many different religions involved. For example, in...

June 13 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

A halo, also called a nimbus, is a geometric shape, usually in the form of a disk, circle, ring, or rayed structure. Traditionally, the halo represents a...

June 13 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that the Word became flesh?

June 13 2014

Answer by Mike Dumais

Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?

There are two scientific reasons. First is a law of physics, which everything in the universe is subject to, the second law of thermodynamics or entropy....

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Did the Bible copy the Flood account from other myths and legends?

It is true that the Genesis flood account shares many striking similarities with the Babylonian Gilgamesh epic, and with the Babylonian Atrahasis epic, for...

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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

June 13 2014

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What does it mean in Jeremiah when it says "let him who glories glory in this"?

To fully understand the question asked one must read from verse 24-25---Which states that the knowledge of God is man's glory'. Jeremiah after lamenting the...

June 13 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

What was the actual gospel they were preaching and would it be the same as Paul's gospel?

Prior to the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the only gospel which is spoken of is that "the Kingdom of heaven is at hand." Jesus in His role...

June 13 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"

Jesus was using an agrarian analogy to teach a Scriptural truth. The original hearers understood that sheep are prey animals and as such had to be guarded by...

June 13 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

What did Jesus mean when he said, "God is the God of the living not the dead?"

In the context of the quote, Jesus was answering a member of the sect of Sadducees, that did not believe in the resurrection of the dead.(see Matt...

June 13 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

How do we pray effectually and fervently as in James 5:16?

Salvation can only be obtained by absolute faith and belief in Jesus Christ. The lost must FERVENTLY want that faith and belief. The indwelling Holy Spirit...

June 12 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Seth Freeman

What age will everyone be in Heaven?

Scripture doesn't say, so we don't know. What we do know is that we are both physical and spiritual in our being, so when Christ returns He will restore us...

June 12 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Why did Jesus' own family doubt Him?

John 1:11-13 "He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them...

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Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?

The question is:"What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?" In the first...

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Answer by Seth Freeman

Is it acceptable to God for an adult child to admit a parent to a personal care or nursing home?

I would say any option is a possibility so long as the motives are right. The best option of course is to get some Long Term Care Insurance, but that's...

June 12 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

The question is: "Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?" Yes!...

June 12 2014 3 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Seth Freeman

What is the mark of the beast (666)?

Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers. Well, unless of course you ask 10 Americans who have read the Left Behind series and they're probably all...

June 12 2014 1 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

I want to answer the part of this question which says: "Will Jesus ever come back to earth?" The answer is an emphatic yes. Acts1: 9 After He said this, He...

June 12 2014 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

The word "jubilee"-literally, "ram's horn" in Hebrew-is defined in Leviticus 25:9 as the sabbatical year after seven cycles of seven years (49 years). The...

June 12 2014 Follow Vote Up

Question by Jake Gonzales

Will Jesus ever come back to earth?

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Question by Todd Reinhard

Why did Jesus' own family doubt Him?

Matthew and Luke tell us that Mary and Joseph were informed by the angel Gabriel that Jesus would be the Savior of the world, "fathered" by the Holy Spirit. ...

Mark 3:21

June 12 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ian Cowan , Retired Chemistry Teacher & Biblical Creationist

What age will everyone be in Heaven?

An interesting but, I believe, a misleading question! The concept of "age" applies only in this life, with its linear, temporal progression from conception...

June 12 2014 3 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Whitley , Deacon at Orange View church of Christ

Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

The answer is of course, yes, you can lose your salvation. Far too many profess a stronger belief in in the notion of saying "I believe" thus I am saved,...

June 12 2014 25 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

What was the actual gospel they were preaching and would it be the same as Paul's gospel?

Rick, I believe your question is one of the most profound and important a Christian and Bible student could ask! Much wrong interpretation and especially...

June 11 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Dumais

What is blasphemy? What does it mean to blaspheme?

Two forms of blasphemy are very prevalent in our modern culture today. In fact it is more acceptable to use the Lord's name in vain than to use a whole host...

June 11 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

If God the Father created Jesus, how can Jesus be God?

The Nicene Creed clearly expresses what we believe - that the Father begat (not create) the Son, therefore, shares his divinity. "I believe in one Lord Jesus...

June 11 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Daniel Carlson , Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona

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'?

Calling no man your (spiritual) father is a concept which includes Teacher (Rabbi), Master, and other titles of honor. I agree that Catholic ministers should...

June 11 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by BONNIE KIRBY

Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?

If we are still single and a Christian, the Bible tells (do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what does righteousness and wickedness have in...

June 11 2014 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up