Are mission boards biblical?
Mission boards are groups of people who oversee, to a lesser or greater degree, the activities of missionaries on the mission field. Mission boards can be as...
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Myrna Gilbert
How thick was the curtain that was torn in two?
"And behold, the [z]veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split."
Matthew 27:51
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Ma. Bernadette Lavin
, AB English graduate, Teacher, Catholic
What will happen to a husband who does not provide basic needs for his own family? Will he end up in hell?
"But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
1 Timothy 5:8
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
Apparently this took place after the death of Moses. The devil had the power of death until Christ conquered him on the cross (Col. 2:14- 17 Heb. 2:14- 15...
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Daniel Carlson
, Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona
What does the Bible say about second chances?
I understand that the "second chance" S. Michael Houdmann is writing about is forgiving someone and giving them a second chance. About a year ago I brought a...
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Bruce Benson
What does it mean the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable?
50 Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does [p]the perishable inherit [q]the imperishable. 51 Behold, I tel...
1 Corinthians 15:50 - 54
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Jim Brady
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
Leaven is always used for a type of sin everywhere else in scripture and I believe it is the same here. Examples are: Exodus 12:15 where the leaven is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the spirits in prison?
The "spirits in prison" are mentioned in the context of what Jesus did in the time between His death and resurrection. First Peter 3:18-20 says, "He was put...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
What does Revelation chapter 12 mean?
To have a good understanding of the book of Revelation, some background information is essential. God inspired the Apostle John to write the book at that...
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Karim Hosein
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
It really depends on who did the divorcing. I believe that a follower of Christ cannot divorce for any reason. When Jesus was asked if a man can divorce for...
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joyce whaley
How can I believe in the goodness of God when there is so much evil in the world?
2 Timothy 3:13-14 really elaborates on the end times that we are living in. It states that evil men will wax worse and worse, being deceived and deceiving...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians recycle? How should a Christian view recycling?
Recycling involves processing materials into new products to avoid wasting the raw materials. Recycling cuts down on water pollution due to drainage from...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the different types of prayer?
The Bible reveals many types of prayers and employs a variety of words to describe the practice. For example, 1 Timothy 2:1 says, "First of all, then, I urge...
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Maureen Bannister
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?
Ashtaroth (plural) or Ashtoreth (singular), a goddess of sexual passion and fertility (the Canaanites' principal female deity who was supposedly embodied in...
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Moses Chuchu
Is the movie "The Passion of the Christ" Biblically accurate?
The movie, like many other movies, is based on true biblical story. There are scenes which might be difficult to accurately present. Overall, the passion of...
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Are there punctuation errors in the Bible?
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Rob Vee
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Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
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What is the connection between prayer and fasting?
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Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
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Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
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What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
Why do I face the consequences of Adam's sin when I did not eat the fruit?
Romans 5:12 says, "..., because all sinned." This is true for two reasons. 1. We were all there when Adam sinned. In Hebrews 7:9-10 we find that Levi paid...
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joyce whaley
What does the Bible say about fasting?
Isaiah 58:4-11 really gets to the real purpose (heart of the matter) of a fast to me: "Is this not the fast which I choose, to loosen the bonds of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How is Intelligent Design any different from belief in a Flying Spaghetti Monster?
In 2005, in protest of the Kansas State Board of Education's decision to require the teaching of Intelligent Design in addition to Darwinian evolution, Bobby...
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Darius Seals
How long should I wait to pray for forgiveness after I sin?
Do I have to wait, or can I ask for forgiveness right away?
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Bruce Lyon
What is Christian ministry?
Christian ministry is to love God with all your heart, mind and strength and love your neighbor as Jesus loved all men giving his life in order that we might...
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Bruce Lyon
What is Pauline Christianity?
Acts 19:8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God....
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?
The verse gives us better understanding if we observe that that there is an error in punctuation. The way the modern translations have put it contractdict...
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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
How can I become a more cheerful giver?
How can you give cheerfully? It must be something that motivates an inward concern about the need of the less privileged have or a deep understanding of what...
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Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
What does the Bible say about second chances?
That depends on which Second Chance you mean. If you're talking about giving another person a second chance, then S. Michael Houdmann's answer is sufficient....
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Del Trusdell
Is the fruit of the Spirit the results of renewing the mind or changing the heart? Why did many ministers still pointing their fingers at our "defective" hearts after we were saved?
The bible tells us the heart is evil above all things mark7:21. By renewing our minds Ephesians 4:23 our darkened hearts (from years of livening contrary to...
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Janos Simon
Is it biblically acceptable for a man to be a stay-at-home dad?
Judges 4:4 says, "Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time." This is a biblical example of when a woman had higher post...
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Vince Terranova
Can a Christian be a model? Is a modeling career something a Christian can consider?
I totally agree (100%) with the answer given. I just wanted to point out a couple of things. Yes, we should offer our bodies as a daily living sacrifice to...
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
Has the Christian church replaced Judaism?
The Bible states clearly that Gentiles on accepting Messiah Yeshua, becomes part of the family of God, we are no longer children estranged from their...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?
Material success or prosperity per se is not unbiblical so long as the means by which it is acquired is godly. There is absolutely nothing wrong with God's...
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Does God know the future?
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Why did Jesus say to Peter, 'Get behind me Satan'?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Does Luke's claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of Quirinius' census match the historical record?
Quirinius' census has been a point of controversy among biblical scholars and skeptics for centuries. History tells us that Caesar Augustus reigned over the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the dispensation of Promise?
Each dispensation has a God-ordained responsibility, stewards (people commanded to fulfill that responsibility), a failure on mankind's part, God's judgment,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why should I consider going to a Bible college?
What are the benefits or advantages to going to a Bible college? Does a Bible college environment offer more opportunities and rewards than a secular...
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What are the spiritual gifts of the 'word of wisdom' and the 'word of knowledge'?
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What is the gift of speaking in tongues?