Should a Christian run for political office?
Why not? It only depends on your calling. If a Christian can't go for politics because they are Christian, who should not be a Christian? Should politicians...
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Should a Christian run for political office?
The Bible has a very definite answer referring to worldly affairs, which politics is part of, and whether or not a Christian should be involved. Among...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Isaiah?
Isaiah, whose name means "Yahweh is salvation," is best known for writing the book that bears his name in the Old Testament. His writings are especially...
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Scott Cross
, Pastor/Line Supervisor at a car parts factory
Does character evolve as we live or are we born with a fully developed and unchanging character?
I like Seth's answer that we have unique personalities and are born with giftings to be developed. Anyone who has more than one child can see that you won't...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the World English Bible (WEB)?
World English Bible - HistoryThe World English Bible came about in order to provide a complete translation of the Holy Bible in normal modern English that...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who or what is Abaddon/Apollyon?
The name Abaddon or Apollyon appears in Revelation 9:11: "They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek,...
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Peter HisbyGrace
What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
Marriage is when a "man" and a "woman" consumate an agreement between themselves or an agreed arrangement by others, ie, their parents, to become Husband and...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What is the origin of praying the rosary of Roman Catholics?
Great question I humbly submit that the concept or idea of the much later Roman Catholic rosary prayer beads came from Jewish origin of the tassels (tzitzit)...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Why is following Christ so difficult?
Why is following Christ so difficult? It's difficult because we do battle against the desires of the flesh, the desire of the eyes and the pride of...
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When you pray, do you always have to kneel?
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Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior?
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How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?
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How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Does everyone have a "God-shaped hole"?
The "God-shaped hole" concept states that every person has a void in his soul/spirit/life that can only be filled by God. The "God-shaped hole" is the innate...
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How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
Pelagius was a monk who lived in the late 300s and early 400s A.D. Pelagius taught that human beings were born innocent, without the stain of original or...
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, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
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, Missionary at Chinsapo AG
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What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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What is the Lutheran Church, and what do Lutherans believe?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
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, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
What are prayer beads? Is it okay to use beads while praying?
The only christian body using beads in the form of "Rosary" are the Roman Catholics repeating the Hail Mary and Our Father prayer. Then others are Budhist,...
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Stuart Alexander
, Box Maker, Amateur theologian based in atlantic Canada
Since the Jews rejected Jesus, whose appearance was prophesied to them, do they believe any new prophets have appeared to them?
Since the rejection of Jesus Christ our Messiah there has been multiple self proclaimed Messiahs to the Jewish Nation as well as prophet like people....
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
Is there evidence that God answers prayer?
In addition to the reply above one of the first answered prayer was that of Hannah for a son---Samuel (Samuel 1:9-28). Samuel's prayer of victory for the...
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Tom Huntford
What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
People make this very complicated, but it is very simple! The bottom line is that we should be "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of...
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Teresa Wiltz
, Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian
What should a Christian wife do if her husband hardly wants to be intimate with her?
A married couple should never allow the devil or even others to interfere with their sacred bond which is ordained by our Heavenly Father. This is a world of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the duty / role of a pastor's wife?
The Bible does not address the involvement of the pastor's wife in any ministry. In other words, it depends upon the denomination, the individual church...
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What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
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How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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What is Taoism / Daoism?
Taoism (also spelled Daoism) is a religion whose adherents are mostly found in Far Eastern countries such as China, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Vietnam and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Shintoism?
Shintoism is a purely Japanese religion, the origins of which are buried in the hazy mists of ancient Japanese history. It is one of the world's oldest...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Rosicrucianism?
The true origin of Rosicrucianism is unknown. Today there are two groups which claim to be representative of Rosicrucianism, the Rosicrucianism Fellowship in...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Do the ends justify the means?
From the Machiavellian view of the end justifies the means, NO, remember civilization has a standard of law, behavior barriers that define lawful and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is faith in God a crutch?
Jesse Ventura, former governor of Minnesota, once said, "Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers."...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Is faith in God a crutch?
He is for me when I can not stand, when I need direction he is my counselor when I am sad He is my comforter. When I am sick he is my healer, when I lack he...
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Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?
Jesus said that we should not call any man "Father" as only God is our father (Matthew 23:9). Yet many churches refer to the pastor by this title, in direct...
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ben christopher
Is the United States a Christian nation?
If we look at some Islamic countries, we can see how they profess and practice the Islamic code of conduct and the teachings. They don't care about others...
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Lahoud Lahoud
What is wisdom? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?
Knowledge is having information, wisdom is knowing how to use this information beneficially.
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Terry Galloway
, Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel
Why did God kill people in the flood when He told us not to kill in the Bible?
Throughout the Bible, God is calling His people to holiness. God is holy and He cannot tolerate sin. He made Jesus to be the all time Lamb of God to give...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the most common world religions?
There are countless religions in the world, with most religions having sub-sects within them. Generally speaking, all religions attempt to help people make...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the essentials of the gospel message?
The word gospel means "good news," which is the message of forgiveness for sin through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. It is essentially God's rescue plan...
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If adultery is a sin, then why is it a blessing for a single-mother to have a child?
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Faith Cross
, Pastor/Line Supervisor at a car parts factory
Why does God want anything to exist or occur that is less than perfect?
God allows many "imperfect" circumstances in our lives so that He can show us His Grace. If everything in our life was perfect, we would never see our need...
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JD Abshire
Why did Jesus go to Jericho in Luke 18:35?
I believe the answer is found in chapter 19. V. 1 " And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho." Luk 19:2 "And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus,...
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Is the Bible truly God's Word?
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What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why does God test us?
When we ask why God tests us or allows us to be tested, we are admitting that testing does indeed come from Him. When God tests His children, He does a...