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  1. How can I get better at forgiving and loving others?
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Answer by Mark Hilburn

What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

This one is pretty simple. The Mosaic law per se is gone. Thank goodness for grace or we all probably would have been stoned by now. BUT, compare the health...

June 03 2014 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?

Whether it is acceptable to serve (and/or receive) either wine or grape juice during communion is a debate that can be very divisive. People defend their...

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Should Christian women wear head coverings?

June 03 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that love always protects?

The "love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13, mentions four specific attributes of love that are "always" put into action. The first of these is that love "always...

June 03 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that love always hopes?

In the description of love in 1 Corinthians 13, we find four things that love "always" does. Love is not just an idea; it is action. The third action listed...

June 03 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam?

The Apostle Paul tells us in his first letter to the church in Corinth, "The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. The...

June 03 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

The world is where it is today because of anti-God laws imposed by some governments in the name of human rights. The bible is clear on laws that conflict...

June 03 2014 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

What does it mean that our lives should be a testimony for Jesus?

I believe the first thing to do here is to define what a testimony is. A testimony is the outcome of having successfully passed a test. To say that our lives...

June 03 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

There are 4 possibilities: 1. Jesus died for SOME of the sins of SOME people. This isn't right. If all of their sins are not paid for, they are not saved. 2....

June 03 2014 9 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

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

We cannot limit our infinite God to our limited view. Our God is a perfect God. His plan is according to His will and pleasure and no human can envisage at...

June 03 2014 38 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Can a Christian consider a career in acting / entertainment?

This is a hard question to answer because the entertainment business includes many aspects. There is a vast difference between a theatre that presents only...

June 03 2014 4 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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If homosexuality is a sin, why didn't Jesus ever mention it?

Many who support same-sex marriage and gay rights argue that, since Jesus never mentioned homosexuality, He did not consider it to be sinful. After all, the...

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Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

June 02 2014

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What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?

June 02 2014

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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...

June 02 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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...

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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....

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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