Why does David write "forget not his benefits," and what exactly are they? (Psalm 103)
Psalm 103:3 says, "Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;" We always remember that He heals us from the sin that infects us: “But...
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James Kraft
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What are some reasons for the animosity between Christians and Muslims? Can Christians reconcile with Muslims?
The Muslim God Alah has no savior. How can anyone be saved without a savior. Jesus is our savior who gives eternal life as a free gift to all who accept his...
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
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by Myron Baska
What does it mean to eat of the Lord's body and drink of His blood?
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Jack, did you mean to say "The Communion service is a repeated thing; in fact, it is unlikely that the early church observed the Lord’s Supper daily (Acts...
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by Chris Burnette
Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?
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Im surprised that nobody has mentioned the Book of Enoch. The fact that it wasn’t canonized does not mean Enoch didn’t write it, or negate the fact that it...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that the righteous will live by faith?
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Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Romans 4:6 Blessed is the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that the righteous will live by faith?
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Romans 4:5. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Blessed is the man to whom...
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Sophia Smith
Why does Paul call Jesus the first to rise from the dead when other people had been raised from the dead, such as Lazarus?
Jesus mentioned in many places in the Bible that this life we live is death. For example, when He said to one of His disciples, “Let the dead bury their...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should a Christian understand about the theory of plate tectonics?
1 Timothy 6:20: O Timothy, guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babbling and contradictions of what is falsely called...
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Carol Brown
Do some believe the rapture took place in 70 AD, and if so, why?
Who was Jesus talking to when he said, "So likewise YOU, when YOU shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Truly I say unto YOU,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can believers best ensure that the next generation will remember God’s wonderful works and appreciate His unchanging character?
To me, that responsibility falls foremost on parents or other caregivers with whom the next generation has primary contact during its most formative years,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does David write "forget not his benefits," and what exactly are they? (Psalm 103)
I would say that the benefits to which Psalm 103:2 was referring were specified immediately thereafter in Psalm 103:3-5, and were based on David's personal...
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Where do the Hebrew Scriptures prophesy the death and resurrection of the Messiah?
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Who was Mary Magdalene?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that the lamb was slain "from the foundation of the world?"
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Nice short answer, Glen. O Thou, before the world began, Ordained a sacrifice for man, And by th’eternal Spirit made An Offering for the sinner’s stead; Our...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the relevance of Joseph's bones as in Exodus 13: 19 and Genesis 35:25?
Joseph on His death bed, in Egypt, said, "God will surely visit you, and you shall carry my bones from here." Moses took Joseph's bones from Egypt into the...
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by Carly Dart
Should Christian women wear head coverings?
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It’s very interesting about head coverings and hair being a spoken word from God because I recently sas something along the lines of alopecia being given as...
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by Carly Dart
Should Christian women wear head coverings?
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"Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him? But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there meaning in tragedy?
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It's very normal to use worldly flawed logic to try and understand a more complicated spiritual topic. Suffering being "allowed" by God; babies born with...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there meaning in tragedy?
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I think something has been overlooked in the discussion of whether God can stop evil from happening. Mr Matthews says He obviously can't. What does the bible...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God say, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated"? Romans 9:13
Good question. In the latter part of verse 2 and the first part of verse 3, God says, “Yet Jacob I have loved; But Esau I have hated.” But, John says, “God...
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Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
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John Appelt
What does it mean that the lamb was slain "from the foundation of the world?"
There are two ways “from the foundation of the world” in Revelation 13:8 can be understood. It can connect to “written” so that the book is written from the...
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What should we learn from the life of Job?
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by Carly Dart
Why did God curse women with birth pains?
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What do you say to people that want to argue the fact that we are now not children of wrath, and God says, “Do not fear”? And what Jesus did on the cross...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is the word River capitalized in Psalms 80:11?
As indicated on the biblehub.com website, not all translations of the cited verse capitalize the words "sea" and "river". I would say that those translations...
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Al Mark
Why is it important to spend time alone with God?
When we spend time alone with God, we move closer to the point where we want our lives to be wholly dedicated to God. All of us are on different stages of...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should Christians react to the movie "The Golden Compass"?
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It is sad that Mr. Houdmann (got questions.org) apparently didn't see the movie. I did see it and never got the idea that there was any attempt to convert...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How does God judge those who were raised in non-Christian cultures and have been taught their entire life that their own religion (such as Islam or Hinduism) is correct, and Christianity is wrong?
This question presupposes that culture defines one's faith. In some instances, that is true. The statement "have been taught their entire life that their own...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that God is eternal?
God has no beginning and no end. We have a beginning but also without end. We will either spend eternity in heaven or hell. John 3:18 Believers have eternal...
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Why is the word River capitalized in Psalms 80:11?
Is this a Messianic text referring to Jesus Christ?
Psalms 80:11
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Marc Ugochukwu
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
God bless every here. It's important to listen carefully to the words of our Lord Jesus Christ when he said, “I have not yet ascended to the father,” he...
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Mark Storm
When did the teaching of rapture of the church began?
The matter of the Rapture - whether Pre / Post / Mid / Pre-Wrath or ''A-'' - is of great signficance to Christians. We must attend to the matter with great...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should we learn from the life of Job?
Job confessed to God that if he said he was perfect, he condemned himself by his own mouth. Job realized that he was a sinner that could only be saved by...
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What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
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When did the teaching of rapture of the church began?
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What is a Jesus freak?
I think the movement of the Jesus freaks got started on the west coast. The gospel went out to the hippie generation and I am sure some of them were saved....
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John Appelt
What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?
The actions of the four friends are commendable for they looked for opportunities in the face of obstacles, Mark 2:1-5, and acted in faith. Another lesson is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
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James wasn't referring to "saving" faith when he wrote, 'Faith without works is dead.' He was talking about having faith that someone's provisional needs...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is it that when I read the Bible it scares me?
Jesus Himself said, "Do not be afraid" more than once! 1 Corinthians 13:11,12: "When I was a child, I spoke as a child...for now we see in a mirror, dimly,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When were Joseph and Mary considered married?
Not a few openly attack Jesus, his birth, life, and death. In their ignorance and rebellion, they utter blasphemies. Some claim that Jesus was illegitimate,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why eat a scroll? Revelation 10:9
Eating this scroll pictured the reception and assimilation of the scroll's message. The message is sweet because it comes from God who is sweet: sweeter far...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What should we learn from the life of Job?
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I have a problem reconciling Mr. Houdmann's (gotquestions.org) scientific and historical references in the book of Job. He specifically mentions that from...
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leslie coutinho
Why did God say, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated"? Romans 9:13
Romans 9:8: That is, they which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why in Matthew 12:21 does it say Jesus came for the Gentiles?
The text closes with a worldwide promise, "In his name will the Gentiles hope." The message of Christ's forgiveness and tenderness is not limited to the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
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We did die with Christ. Colossians 3:3 We are dead and our life is hidden with Christ in God. And we will be raised from the dead at the resurrection. Jesus...