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  1. Why did Jesus go into Gentile territory (Mark 7:24-28)?
  2. What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
  3. Is it right for a Christian nation to strong arm another country to carry its Christian values?
  4. In what ways does this truth of God's great mercy and the 'new birth into a living hope' influence your daily life, especially in the face of challenges? 1 Peter 1:3
  5. Did they ever wash the blood off the altars in the OT?
  6. Why has Christianity portrayed Jesus as White?
  7. Can you suggest a Bible verse for someone who has been wronged and is struggling with feelings of revenge?
  8. How do you personally understand the meaning of 'living hope?'
  9. How can we soldier up (Ephesians 6:10-18)?
  10. How has God "worked all things together for good" in your life according to Romans 8:28?


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Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

Do Christians in the Arab nations refer to God as Allah?

'Allah' is the Arabic word for God and as such is commonly used in the Arab world. There is another word that has a Persian origin but is also used for God,...

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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

April 20 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

Martin Luther, the great Protestant reformer, wrote the following in regard to the importance of understanding Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible: 'The...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible have to say about holistic medicine?

Holistic medicine is defined as a system of health care which fosters a cooperative relationship among all those involved (patient, family, and healthcare...

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How can my marriage be saved if I have been charged by the law for defending myself from being abused?

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Was Jesus crucified on a cross, pole, or stake?

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What does the Bible say about masturbation?

April 20 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Was Satan in charge of music in Heaven?

Ezekiel 28:13 of the KJV and NKJV seems to hint that Satan was involved with music in Heaven. The NKJV says, "The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes was...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?

The story of Jesus casting the legion of demons into a herd of pigs is found in Matthew 8:30-37; Mark 5:1-20; and Luke 8:27-38. Only Matthew mentions the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water?

Jesus uses the phrase "living water" in two instances in the Bible. The first instance is found in John chapter 4. Jesus was tired and sat at a well while...

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Answer by Salem Markus Purba

Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?

Anyway, what is a 'good/righteous' life? The Bible explains it in Psalm 1:1-6; 15:1-5; 112:1-10. Being a Christian or non Christian/ other religion, does not...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus teach in parables?

It has been said that a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The Lord Jesus frequently used parables as a means of illustrating profound,...

April 20 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by curtis godwin

What does God mean when he says a child from David's own body will build him a house and will be set over his house and his kingdom forever?

God did not allow David to build him a house (temple) because God, not David was sovereign. Another reason was that David was a man of war (1chron.22:8,...

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How can I help my child who was sexually abused?

Sister lady I am truly saddened by the information in your post so sorry, but now is the time to go to war mama bear, stop at nothing to protect your wounded...

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What did Paul mean in Ephesians 2:15 that "abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two"?

Great question that the God man Lord Jesus brought forth a new covenant by His completed work on the cross, paying the bill that was do from us all under the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How is belief in God any different from Flying Spaghetti Monsterism?

Flying Spaghetti Monsterism (also known as Pastafarianism) is a "religion" created by a man named Bobby Henderson. Mr. Henderson created this satire in...

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Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?

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Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?

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Does God still perform miracles?

April 20 2014

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What does God mean when he says a child from David's own body will build him a house and will be set over his house and his kingdom forever?

In 2 Samuel 7 we read of David's zeal for God which gave birth to a desire to build a house for the ark of God but the Lord had in mind a far different and...

April 19 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What does 2 Samuel 1:2 mean when it says "a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head"?

This refugee (an Amalekite see verse 8)came from the camp of the defeated Saul with torn clothes and with earth (dust) upon his head, both signs of mourning...

April 19 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian? Because you are in direct conflict with the Apostle Paul who said Galatians 2:7-9, "...there be some...

April 19 2014 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

How do I convince an unbeliever that not all paths lead to Heaven?

I humbly suggest a re-framing of the question, as follows: " how can I convince an unbeliever that not all paths lead to salvation?. Of course, this presumes...

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Is there a heavenly mother?

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Was John the Baptist really Elijah reincarnated?

April 19 2014

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How can I forgive someone who tried to kill me?

I am trying to help a friend answer this question. Someone shot my friend in the head and tried to kill her. As a result, she has lifelong injuries but the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Did God literally and visibly walk in the garden?

Genesis 3:8 says, "And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the...

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Answer by JEAN KABUYA , Pastor @Breath of Life

Did God literally and visibly walk in the garden?

Blessings to you; Would you like to read this portion of scriptures for it is similar to what brother S. Michael Houdmann pointed out. It is found in Exodus...

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Question by George Adams , Prime Minister

Was David Wilkerson a real prophet?

Jesus said that they would be 'known by their fruit', and, as far as I know, he preached a very biblical message, even against the 'prosperity-gospel'.

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What did Cornelius do to deserve a visit from the Angel that ultimately led to his salvation in Acts 10:4?

Before I go on to answer this question I wish to make it quite clear that I believe that no person can become a Christian by good works. What I am about to...

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Answer by Ben Zickefoose , Retired, Kinesiology Dept. ACU, TX & traveling ministry.

What is the next step for a new Christian?

A brief response to the question “what is the next step for a new Christian?” is found in the epistle the Apostle Paul wrote to Titus. Titus 2:11 For the...

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Question by Ruth Anne Jones

How can I help my child who was sexually abused?

How can I reach my son who feels everyone around is against him feels fear everyday something bad is going to happen and no one understand what he is going t...

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Answer by Tom howard , Contender of the Faith

Why are Mormons/LDS so interested in genealogies?

The Mormons have the world's largest genealogy database, and has between three and four times the number of records than any other database's have. It also...

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Answer by Francis Cole

Should I serve in church leadership if I still wrestle with serious sin?

I have already prayed for you and asked God to give you wisdom in your decision. Becoming a leader in the church takes a special commitment, calling and...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Episcopal Church, and what do Episcopalians believe?

The Episcopal Church, USA (ECUSA) is the official organization of the Anglican Communion in the United States. Most of the earliest Colonists to America were...

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Answer by Michael Smith

Is there any evidence (historical or geological) that the flood actually happened?

One more item of 'historical' proof is the fact that many native peoples have within their own creation accounts stories of a great flood. They attribute the...

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Answer by Jason MCGOUGH , www.fivesolasoutreachministry.com

My husband has told me loves his mother more than me, am I wrong that he isn't keeping with scripture Ephesians 5:21-33?

(Genesis 2:24) 24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. He is not following even...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?

The dictionary definition of lust is "1) intense or unrestrained sexual craving, or 2) an overwhelming desire or craving." The Bible speaks of lust in...

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Answer by Mike Dumais

Who is Allah?

Muslims claim theirs is the same god, the god that spoke to Abram. They view Abraham as a true historical figure and the original patriarch of Islam, through...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Are the demons the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim?

As a background, please read our articles on "Who were the sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4?", and "Who were the Nephilim?" With the understanding that the sons...

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Answer by JD Abshire

How do I convince an unbeliever that not all paths lead to Heaven?

You can not. The apostle Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 3:6 " I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase." All you can do is prayerfully share...

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

Amyraldism (sometimes spelled Amyraldianism) is an off-shoot of Calvinism that holds to four of Calvinism's five points-limited atonement being the only...

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What happens after death?

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What is the difference between a Christian and a disciple?

April 19 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the essentials of the Christian faith?

The Bible itself reveals what is important and essential to the Christian faith. These essentials are the deity of Christ, salvation by God's grace and not...

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What does the Bible say about masturbation?

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Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?

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