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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the transcendental argument for the existence of God?

The transcendental argument for the existence of God is the argument which attempts to prove God's existence by arguing that logic, morals, and science...

July 18 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Terry Galloway , Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel

How do I identify my spiritual gift?

When a person repents and believes in Jesus Christ as Lord they become born again as in John 3. This means that the third member of the Trinity comes to live...

July 18 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is the 'Conversations with God' series biblically sound?

The book that started it all, Conversations with God, Book 1: An Uncommon Dialogue, spent over two and a half years on the New York Times Best Sellers List,...

July 18 2014 5 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Larry Hall

What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?

The Holy Scriptures says,19 Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? And ye are not your own; 20...

July 18 2014 2 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?

July 18 2014

Answer by Terry Galloway , Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel

Is it sinful to hate my life?

This is a complicated question depending on where you stand in your relationship with Jesus. For me, it was my hating my life (my circumstances that were out...

July 17 2014 11 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Don Whitley , Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.

How do I identify my spiritual gift?

Spiritual Gifts? I know that we are born with gifts such as some folks have lovely singing voices, but for me, I've not discovered what my gift might be, but...

July 17 2014 16 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Morgan

Why does John 10:1 make a distinction between “thief” and “robber”?

A thief and a robber both steal another's property. A thief uses stealth, so that the owner is unaware of the theft. A robber is prepared to confront the...

July 17 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why did the the heavens open right after Jesus' baptism?

16 After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and [i]he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove ...

Matthew 3:16 - 17

6 Votes July 17 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the biblical restitution procedure for a man who is divorced from a woman who was previously married to another man?

If he came to Christ after all this occurred, than Christ has forgiven him for anything he one was involved with and any divorces in the past. Proper...

July 17 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emily Rivera

What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?

Honor is respect, reverence, and exaltation of someone or (rarely) something (in my opinion). The scripture that you used tells you the answer of the...

July 17 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Has the "Missing Link" been found?

July 17 2014

Answer by Seth Freeman

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

When God created mankind, He created us as both physical and spiritual beings. This will actually never change. When Christ returns, part of His glorious...

July 17 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is it true that life and death is in the power of the tongue?

"The tongue" is used throughout Scripture in both literal and metaphorical ways, especially in Psalms, Proverbs, and James. The tongue is a "small part of...

July 17 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Why does John 10:1 make a distinction between “thief” and “robber”?

While "thief" and "robber" tend to be used interchangeably, there are actually some differences between the two, both in English and in the original language...

July 17 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can I know God's will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God's will?

I am a born again Christian, beginning a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in January 2013. I am and forever will be totally in love with Jesus! I...

July 17 2014 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by John valdez Loeo

What specifically are the "tithes and contributions" spoken of in Malachi 3:8? Is this talking about money?

"8 Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In your tithes and contributions." Lots of pastors use this to convinc...

Malachi 3:8

July 17 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?

"Marriage should be honoured by all and the marriage bed kept pure." (Heb 13:4) It mandates only one spouse for every Christian. Chastity is a virtue common...

July 17 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Why does John 10:1 make a distinction between “thief” and “robber”?

Although the two terms are similar, robbery is a more severe crime. A thief could be an embezzler, shyster, someone who steals secretively or deceptively. A...

July 17 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does the Bible indicate that, in the end times, people will not be able to recognize the different seasons?

July 17 2014

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Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally?

July 17 2014

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What will we be doing in heaven?

July 17 2014

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Should we give gifts at Christmas?

July 17 2014

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What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

July 17 2014

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What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?

July 17 2014

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Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

July 17 2014

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

When Jesus was crucified did it rain blood?

No. It was NOT biblical. There was not any record of blood rain from above when Jesus was crucified.

July 17 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nancy Sires , Retired. Now my life is dedicated to doing God's will.

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I began attending Lakewood Church in 1995, when Joel's father, John Osteen was the pastor. This was our declaration before we would read The Word. We would...

July 17 2014 29 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bryan Myers , Minister of the Body of Christ

When Jesus was crucified did it rain blood?

Nowhere in Scripture does it record a rain of blood on the day Jesus. I could see someone mistakenly referring to the water and blood that poured from Jesus'...

July 16 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Walrus theCat

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

When Jesus returns, we will receive physical resurrection, as we have already received spiritual resurrection, but one could suppose that he could do that...

July 16 2014 6 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?

"Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge."

Hebrews 13:4

4 Votes July 16 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?

Job had the balanced view on life. God endorsed what he spoke. He said, "Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?" The Holy...

July 16 2014 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Robinson , Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!

What does it mean that a church "preaches grace"?

In our day, we are often confused by the linguistic twists and spin applied to words and terms. Methods of manipulating ideas, often unintentionally, such as...

July 16 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Wendy Roseman , Missionary with Ten Thousand Homes, South Africa

How do I renew my mind?

When the Bible says to renew your mind, I believe it simply means read the Bible. The more we read the Word of God and get it into our spirits the less we...

July 16 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Julian Grear

Is it sinful to hate my life?

3 Votes July 16 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Karen Sweeney

Why does John 10:1 make a distinction between “thief” and “robber”?

“I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber."

John 10:1

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Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

July 16 2014

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If God is all knowing why did He have to test them?

July 16 2014

Answer by Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

What does "I shall not want" mean in psalms 23:1?

This phrase used to confuse me a lot when I first started reading the Bible because I thought the author meant he didn't "want" The Lord as his Shepherd....

July 16 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Kasey Wilson

What does "I shall not want" mean in psalms 23:1?

The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want.

Psalms 23:1

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

Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?

This has been a topic in my bible study just last week, and for me personally, an issue I have explored again and again and came to a new understanding about...

July 16 2014 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ni Jay , Researcher into human reasoning

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I think many of you are missing the point. Neither Jesus nor his disciples were prosperous on earth. Everything Jesus said was about the next world, not...

July 16 2014 29 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by BJ Mo , A continuing Disciple of God's Word!!!

What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

These verses pretty much say it all, God not only hates lying, but He considers it an abomination! Proverbs 6:16-18 (AKJV) 16 These six things doth the Lord...

July 16 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Frederick Thomas , Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

“We already go to heaven” “We” refers to the spirit and soul 2Co 5:6 So we are always full of courage. We know that as long as we are at home IN THE BODY we...

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