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  1. How can someone be spiritually "dead"? (Ephesians 2:1)
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Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

What age will everyone be in Heaven?

1 Cor 15:42-54 describes our resurrection bodies with emphasis in 1 Cor 15:49, 'And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the...

May 27 2014 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

What is the Day-Age Theory?

Since God can do absolutely anything I have no doubt He created the universe in six literal days and rested on the seventh and since He _can do anything, He...

May 27 2014 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What trials did Jesus face before His crucifixion?

The night of Jesus' arrest, He was brought before Annas, Caiaphas, and an assembly of religious leaders called the Sanhedrin (John 18:19-24; Matthew 26:57)....

May 27 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rob Vee

Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

Plain and simple, no. It is yet another pagan feast that was sold to the "christians" as celebrating the birth of Christ. The feast's original name is...

May 27 2014 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rob Vee

Should we celebrate the Jewish feasts as Christians?

If as a Christian you are living in the Holy Land, Israel, then yes you should celebrate the feasts as it is a biblical command for the Israelite and for the...

May 27 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Peter Ramirez

Why am I grumpy when I have sinned?

It seems that sin robs us of peace until we have confessed that sin to God and repented of it. We must do this continually (repeatedly), or else the Enemy of...

May 27 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

The first mention of art in the Bible is in Exodus 31. God is instructing Moses to create a tent for the ark of the covenant, and God mentions several...

May 27 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Laura Nelson

What does the Bible say about art?

I knew how to identify with the Creator, my father GOD as a child through art. Now as an adult, the Bible confirms the Creator in creation. His creation and...

May 27 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Holuwadamilarey Hardeloye , BIBLE STUDENT

What does the Bible say about contentment?

In addition to the answer provided above, I want to add that in 1Timothy 6:6-10, we read that Godliness with contentment is great gain. We brought nothing to...

May 27 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Monophysitism is an erroneous or heretical view concerning the nature of Jesus Christ. Its name comes from a combination of the Greek words monos, meaning...

May 26 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?

"When there's a fire...you don't need to advertise. People come." There is no such thing as a back-slider. Let's get that straight right out of the gate....

May 26 2014 5 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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May 26 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Gideon?

The account of Gideon's life is recorded in Judges 6:11-8:32. The backdrop for Gideon's biography begins with the Israelites being ravaged by the Midianites...

May 26 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Peter?

Simon Peter, also known as Cephas (John 1:42), was one of the first followers of Jesus Christ. He was an outspoken and ardent disciple, one of Jesus' closest...

May 26 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chris Sanchez

How does Muhamad the "prophet" of Islam differ from or similate to Jesus of the Christian Faith?

Muhammad wa the "prophet" of Islam who was a wicked and vile man who preformed heinous acts in the name of Islam such as: raiding towns and pillaging the...

May 26 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the Stations of the Cross and what can we learn from them?

The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa, is a narration of the final hours in the life of Jesus Christ on earth that continues to provide...

May 26 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is Divine Command Theory?

The Divine Command Theory (DCT) essentially teaches that a thing (i.e., action, behavior, choice, etc.) is good because God commands it to be done or evil...

May 26 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Will we eat food in heaven?

In Rev. 2:7 "...To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God." Also, Rev.2:17 "...To him that...

May 26 2014 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Superstition is based on the ignorant faith of an object having magical powers. Another word for superstition is "idolatry." The Bible does not support the...

May 26 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is going to happen according to end times prophecy?

May 26 2014

Answer by jamie zavala

What are Biblical grounds for divorce?

The only Biblical grounds for divorce is fornication, not adultery, as in the case with Mary and Joseph. Joseph would have been free to because she was found...

May 26 2014 3 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is Micah 5:2 a Messianic prophecy?

Micah 5:2 predicts, "But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be...

May 26 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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In the last days, will everyone need to go to Jerusalem to worship God?

Micah 4:2 contains an interesting prophecy that people from around the world will come to Jerusalem to learn about God. It reads, "Many nations shall come,...

May 26 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why don't we celebrate Pentecost?

We do celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is the liturgical season after Easter which celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. In Acts 2:1-41...

May 26 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable?

V 50 answers your question. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. In other words we gotta die! Our flesh bodies cannot go to heaven nor can they...

May 26 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

Though few groups today would identify themselves as Pietist, there are actually a large number of modern churches which have been significantly impacted by...

May 26 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Question by Karen Sweeney

Where can I find an exhaustive list and scripture references for names of God and Jesus?

Can you give an exhaustive list, same as the small list in the "attributes of God question" with a few more scripture references as well? For the names of J...

2 Votes May 26 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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How can I be a good Christian?

May 26 2014

Question by Patricia Kila

Why did Jesus appoint 12 apostles?

Mark 3:13 - 19

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the Assyrians in the Bible?

The Assyrians were the inhabitants of a country that became a mighty empire dominating the biblical Middle East from the ninth to the seventh century BC....

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Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible?

May 25 2014

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Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

May 25 2014

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When can music be considered 'Christian music'?

May 25 2014

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

The menorah is a lampstand with longstanding tradition in both the Bible and the history of Judaism. The word itself is a transliteration of a Hebrew word....

May 25 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What will happen to a husband who does not provide basic needs for his own family? Will he end up in hell?

First, only those who know Jesus and serve Him as their Lord (obey Him) will enter heaven. Matthew 7:21-23, John 3:36, John 17:3, John 5:24, Matthew 5:20....

May 25 2014 8 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does Paul mean when he says that all other sins are out of the body but he who commits fornication sins against his own body?

May 25 2014

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

Christian Science was begun by Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910), who pioneered new ideas about spirituality and health. Inspired by her own experience of healing...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is it important for a Christian to have daily devotions?

Daily devotions is a phrase used to denote the discipline of Bible reading and prayer with which Christians start or end their day. Bible reading in daily...

May 25 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?

If Jesus was speaking about some undetermined time in the future, why does God's Word include the word 'today' at all? When I speak I don't tell someone I'm...

May 25 2014 2 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Are mission boards biblical?

Mission boards are groups of people who oversee, to a lesser or greater degree, the activities of missionaries on the mission field. Mission boards can be as...

May 25 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Myrna Gilbert

How thick was the curtain that was torn in two?

"And behold, the [z]veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split."

Matthew 27:51

3 Votes May 25 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Ma. Bernadette Lavin , AB English graduate, Teacher, Catholic

What will happen to a husband who does not provide basic needs for his own family? Will he end up in hell?

"But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

1 Timothy 5:8

6 Votes May 25 2014 5 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?

Apparently this took place after the death of Moses. The devil had the power of death until Christ conquered him on the cross (Col. 2:14- 17 Heb. 2:14- 15...

May 25 2014 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about second chances?

I understand that the "second chance" S. Michael Houdmann is writing about is forgiving someone and giving them a second chance. About a year ago I brought a...

May 25 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Bruce Benson

What does it mean the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable?

50 Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does [p]the perishable inherit [q]the imperishable. 51 Behold, I tel...

1 Corinthians 15:50 - 54

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Answer by Jim Brady

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?

Leaven is always used for a type of sin everywhere else in scripture and I believe it is the same here. Examples are: Exodus 12:15 where the leaven is...

May 25 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the spirits in prison?

The "spirits in prison" are mentioned in the context of what Jesus did in the time between His death and resurrection. First Peter 3:18-20 says, "He was put...

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