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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How does the Lord "protect us from the evil one"? 2 Thessalonians 3:3
  3. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  4. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  5. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  6. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  7. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  8. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  9. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9
  10. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?


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What does it mean that we will judge angels?

June 02 2014

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What is the Pride of Jacob?

If Jacob had any reason for pride, it could only have been due to his dream of the ladder reaching from heaven to earth with angels ascending and descending...

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Answer by Salem Markus Purba

What did Jesus mean when He said "let this cup pass from Me"?

The words "let this cup pass from Me", reminds us to the ancient era B.C traditions, when some philosopers who were accused of being subversive to the legal...

June 02 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vin Smith , Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.

If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

A major plank in God's decision to create human beings for planet Earth was to create freewill in the process of that creation. It is that freewill choice...

June 02 2014 38 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Seth Freeman

Did the rebellion of Satan occur long before the creation of man or around the same time?

That's one of those questions that Scripture just doesn't give any sort of indication one way or the other. Honestly, it doesn't matter at all, and so it's...

June 02 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Who created God? Where did God come from?

June 02 2014

Answer by JD Abshire

How long should I wait to pray for forgiveness after I sin?

1 John 2:1 "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the...

June 02 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Skeptic's Annotated Bible?

The Skeptic's Annotated Bible - http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/ - is a website dedicated to pointing out all of the supposed errors, contradictions,...

June 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

How long should I wait to pray for forgiveness after I sin?

One does not pray silently for forgiveness, instead he should confess his sins in order to receive forgiveness. In the Catholic tradition, the penitent...

June 02 2014 14 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Was Job a historical figure or the main character in a really good play?

Christians and Jews believe Job, in fact, existed as a powerful and historically factual figure. The Muslims consider Job as a prophet in Islam. I haven't...

June 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

When did Christianity begin?

Christianity began when Christ said to Peter, "on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." (Matthew 16:18) Since...

June 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is human nature? What does the Bible say about human nature?

Human nature is that which makes us distinctly human. Our nature is distinct from that of the animals and the rest of creation in that we can think and feel....

June 02 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joseph Ben Hur , Evangelist, Chaplain at Elderly Care Centre

If a man cannot shorten his life, can you please explain Ecclesiastes 7:17?

There are many ways that one can shorten their lifespan. Yes, it is written that man has an allotted time to live. This is if we live according to scriptural...

June 02 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joseph Ben Hur , Evangelist, Chaplain at Elderly Care Centre

What is the Hebrew Roots movement?

Whilst I can agree with this in part, we must also remember that the early Apostles/Disciples were Torah observant Jewish believers. Remember, outside of...

June 01 2014 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why didn't God say that lying was a sin instead of bearing false witness in the Ten Commandments?

The penalty for bearing false witness in the Old Testament is death. It takes two or three witnesses (Deut. 19:15), not just one. This is a matter of law,...

June 01 2014 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why didn't Moses simply tell Pharaoh, "Let my people go or you shall surely die!"

The threat is too weak. One man's death would not have changed the course of history. God hardened Pharaoh's heart so that all of Egypt would be humbled by...

June 01 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

Why does God let some survive cancer and some not?

Tricia, God can and does heal some, and not others! That is what most of us see and experience personally. There are numerous, standard Christian answers for...

June 01 2014 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why didn't Moses simply tell Pharaoh, "Let my people go or you shall surely die!"

Moses was just a servant of God to do and say what God told him to do and say. God told Moses that He was going to harden Pharoah's heart and that he...

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What does the Bible say about communication?

June 01 2014

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What are the oracles of GOD?

"Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God". (1 Cor. 10:13). Ephesians 4:29 says "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which...

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What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?

June 01 2014

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If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?

June 01 2014

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Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

June 01 2014

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How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?

June 01 2014

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What is conditional election?

June 01 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why does God allow spiritual deception to occur?

God's desire is that all people repent and be saved (2 Peter 3:9). At the same time, Satan, the "father of lies" (John 8:44), deceives the very people who...

June 01 2014 7 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should I be looking for in a wife?

The most important personal relationship that a man can have, outside of his spiritual relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, is his...

June 01 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

Why does God let some survive cancer and some not?

Being biblically saved, one is given the ability to understand our place in God's world. We are here to bring Him glory. We are His vessels and He has the...

June 01 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

What are your thoughts on TBN?

No. My answer is simple. Their fruit bears them out. Sure there may be some good being broadcast on their station, but for the most part, they are corrupt,...

June 01 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Where did the water come from that Elijah used when he was building the altar on Mount Carmel?

The Bible doesn't specifically tell us where the water came from that Elijah used to douse the wood and the offering, but we can make some educated guesses...

June 01 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Azeez Yinusa

How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?

Heaven is perfect. This is true because God resides in heaven (Psalm 123:1,Psalm 139:8, Psalm 150:1), because He created the heaven (Genesis 1:1, Jonah 1:9,...

June 01 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What are your thoughts on TBN?

Just wonwondering if they're speaking truth.

May 31 2014 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

What does, "You are of your father the devil" mean?

Does this mean that there are some unbelievers who are children of the devil and can't be saved?

John 8:44

May 31 2014 Follow Vote Up

Question by Arthur Boyd

If a man cannot shorten his life, can you please explain Ecclesiastes 7:17?

Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool; why die before your time?

Ecclesiastes 7:17

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What are the oracles of GOD?

11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may b...

1 Peter 4:11

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Answer by Eleazar Tan

Does Satan have the power to control the weather?

In Luke 8:24 Jesus REBUKED the storm that could have 'drowned' Him and his His disciples. Now the storm could not have been sent by God the Father otherwise...

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Answer by Daniel Carlson , Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona

What is conditional election?

Allow me to play the Devil’s Advocate: God’s omniscience is undisputed: “Elect… according to the foreknowledge of God.” and, “Those he FOREKNEW he also...

May 31 2014 7 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hans Yunge

If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

If I'm understanding correctly, the question is asking "Why wasn't Satan destroyed the moment a rebellious inkling stirred in his heart and save creation...

May 31 2014 38 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pastor Shafer

Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?

Romans 7:25 [I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord] This is the answer to Rom. 7:24. Jesus Christ is the only deliverer from sin (Mt. 1:21; Rom. 1:16;...

May 31 2014 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

What should Christian parents do if they have a prodigal son (or daughter)?

My answer is based on the experience which my wife and I had dealing with a somewhat rebellious, teenage daughter who seemed to be walking away from Jesus....

May 31 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?

The question is: "How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?" Answer: First, we should tell our Muslim friend why Jesus had to die for...

May 31 2014 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse?

Many have wondered why the king mentioned in Zechariah 9:9-10 would ride a donkey into Jerusalem rather than a warhorse. It seems an odd choice for royalty....

May 31 2014 3 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by L.S. James , Artist

How should a Christian view the intellect?

How should a Christian view the intellect? I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy,...

May 31 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by L.S. James , Artist

Do we sin daily? Is it possible to go an entire day without sinning?

Fallen man--utterly corrupt in thought, word and deed--need realize that his best is either soiled in sin or dead works (Heb 9:14). We that were purchased by...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about cavemen, prehistoric men, neanderthals?

The Bible does not use the term "caveman" or "Neanderthals," and according to the Bible there is no such thing as "prehistoric" man. The term "prehistoric"...

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