How can I get the attention of my parents, whom I love so much?
I would say, (from my experience) to pray over and over until God moves in your stepfather's life. I believe your mom will follow him. The way to reach...
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Robert Pittman
Who is the Spirit of Truth that Jesus spoke of who will guide us in all things and know all things? Islamic scholars claim this is the prophet Mohamed.
The spirit of truth is the Holy Ghost spoken of in acts 2:38 In St. John 14 1-3 Jesus was comforting the disciples telling then about a comforter to come....
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Stacey Lawrence
, Wife, Mother, Church Secretary, Factory Worker ( for now)
Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
I have never felt comfortable in a bikini because in my opinion it's no different than walking around in your underwear! I would feel very uncomfortable on...
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Maryann Pope
Is there a "purification" fire in Hell, in order to restore all things to God that all might be saved?
God is love but he is also just and that is why He gives everyone the opportunity to receive Him. This is on earth through His children. If a person doesn't...
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Esther Martinez
Is Jesus' statement that He was "I am" even before Abraham in John 8:58 evidence of His preexistence in the Godhead?
58 Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am."
John 8:58
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Neal Pyle
Why do some people support homosexuality?
The second commandment states that you should not commit idolatry. I believe that we as humans have a way of creating a god in our mind that we are...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Does the Bible say the fallen angels were called "The Watchers"?
The Bible, at times, calls angels "watchers". (Daniel 4:13) English Standard Version “I saw in the visions of my head as I lay in bed, and behold, a watcher,...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is a man a Christian if he seeks and invites temptation into his life and knowingly plans to have a affair and hurt his wife?
If this man is baptized, then yes, he is a Christian. If he sins after he becomes a Christian, that makes him a sinful Christian. If he is aware of his sin...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Is a man a Christian if he seeks and invites temptation into his life and knowingly plans to have a affair and hurt his wife?
The pain of this question jumped out through the screen at me and compelled me to comment. Personally, I do not believe any Christian would SEEK to sin......
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why does God not seem to care about the millions of starving children in the world?
Some people blame God for the number of starving children in the world, accusing Him of lacking the power or the care He should have. It is true that hunger...
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What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
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What does the Bible say about habits?
The Bible does not specifically speak of "habits" as such. However, much is said about the meaning of the word: "a thing done often, and hence, usually done...
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Seth Freeman
Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?
You won't find a more disagreed about issue in Christianity than eschatology. That being said, let me throw in my opinion! John wrote the book of Revelation...
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Seth Freeman
Is there a "purification" fire in Hell, in order to restore all things to God that all might be saved?
No, unfortunately there is not. Revelation 20:10,15 - And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the...
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Seth Freeman
What is a Hedonist? Is there a Hedonist religion?
A Hedonist is a person who believes that the only thing that matters in this world is one's own pleasure. Chances are anyone who identifies themselves as a...
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Seth Freeman
Is a man a Christian if he seeks and invites temptation into his life and knowingly plans to have a affair and hurt his wife?
Sounds like you just described King David. But King David even took it a step further and had the husband of the woman he had an affair with murdered. Would...
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Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
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How do I know what is God's will for my life?
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Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
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Will we have physical bodies in heaven?
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Jack Sternberg
How can I get the attention of my parents, whom I love so much?
I'm very sorry if I took anyone's time, but this is something important. No people could have been more dear to my life than my parents. Although my parents ...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Does God have a physical body?
God is a Spirit Being and He is a person with a personal spirit body, a personal soul, and a personal spirit, like that of angels, and like that of man...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?
The 7 heads are 7 mountains, and the 7 mountains are 7 kings or kingdoms co- existent with Israel from her beginning to the 8th kingdom (Rev. 17:9- 11),...
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Agnes Stuart
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
Are they all forgiven? I have not found anything in the Bible which says all our future sins are forgiven at the moment we become a child of God. Yes our...
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Jennifer Taylor
Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?
Obviously when men change the laws of God, we are not to submit to them. Just like the controversial topic of recognizing gay marriage as normal, even among...
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David P. Larsen
What churches are the most liberal?
Mr. Harrell uses the word 'Liberal' in the positive sense, and thus most of what he says is true. However, most people using the word 'Liberal' do not use...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Which does the Bible say about trichotomy vs. dichotomy of man?
The Bible teaches that humanity possesses a physical body, a soul, and a spirit. In regards to how these aspects of the human nature connect with and relate...
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Alan suthard
How can Jesus be the first fruits of the resurrected when Matthew 27:51-54 speaks of the Saints/Holy ones rising from their graves and entering Jerusalem before Christ was resurrected?
If you read carefully, you will see that the earthquake opened the graves, marking the first fruit, but the OT saints did not come out until Our Savior did....
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Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
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Janet Peterson
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Does God have a physical body?
Both the Bible and good philosophy report that God is non-physical - spirit. In John 4:24 it is said that God is spirit (see also Luke 24:39; Romans 1:20;...
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Georg Kouz
Does God have a physical body?
The Greek words Πνεῦμα ὁ Θεός= God is Spirit, leave no doubt that God is Spirit. John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and...
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Kenneth Heck
How can Jesus be the first fruits of the resurrected when Matthew 27:51-54 speaks of the Saints/Holy ones rising from their graves and entering Jerusalem before Christ was resurrected?
Matthew 27: 53 specifically states that these saints came out of their tombs "after his resurrection." The centurion certainly experienced the earthquake and...
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Salem Markus Purba
Which of the 30,000 Protestant denominations is the true church of God?
Actually God has no business with human religion at all, but a Covenant which God had made through the prophets (the Old Covenant) and through his One and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are the miraculous gifts of the Spirit for today?
First, it is important to recognize that this is not a question of whether God still performs miracles today. It would be foolish and unbiblical to claim God...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is person-centered therapy, and is it biblical?
Christians have had varied reactions to psychological theories. Some believers claim the entire field is corrupt, and others fail to ever question the...
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Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?
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Should a Christian use social networking tools (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, blogs, etc.)?
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How can Jesus be the first fruits of the resurrected when Matthew 27:51-54 speaks of the Saints/Holy ones rising from their graves and entering Jerusalem before Christ was resurrected?
1 Corinthians 15:51-54 describes a metamorphosis that all saints/believers will experience at the Lord's return. This is not just a resuscitation but a...
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Is worship of saints or Mary Biblical?
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What are the times of the Gentiles?
In Luke 21:24, Jesus speaks of future events, including the destruction of Jerusalem and His return. He says that "Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by...
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
How appropriate/effective would it be to use the colorful language of gangster type youth while trying to reach them with the gospel?
The late David Wilkerson (The Cross and the Switchblade) found his own unique way to reach the gang members in New York. The key is to never cease praying......
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Frank Scimeca
Is it right to lie for the sake of politeness? To keep a surprise party secret?
I believe there is a good reason that one of the commandments DID NOT say "Thou shall not lie" BUT RATHER "Do not bear false witness". I believe, and am open...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
How appropriate/effective would it be to use the colorful language of gangster type youth while trying to reach them with the gospel?
Living in the DTES of Vancouver - the poorest and most addicted area in NORTH AMERICA - I understand this temptation. Foul language is all around me...