Why was it necessary to record the mother's name of most newly appointed kings in the OT?
In the Bible, several kings of Israel and Judah are introduced with the names of their mothers. This fact would be easy to overlook, but the Bible writers...
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What are the commandments of God mentioned in Rev. 12:17?
Good question, John! I think the commandments of God mentioned in Revelation 12:17 are the ordinances of the church, baptism and Communion (Matthew 28:19-20;...
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What does the Bible say about complaining?
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What is the meaning of the parables of fasting at the wedding feast, the old cloth, and the wineskins?
In Mark 2:18, the question was raised as to why the disciples of John and the Pharisees fasted, but the disciples of Jesus did not. In Mark 2:19-22, Jesus...
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Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?
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Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?
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Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?
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Hi, Marilyn! Nice short answer. I like it. You're right. Malice backfires; spite boomerangs.
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What effects do conditions like autism, attachment disorder, ADHD, etc., have on the Christian life?
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The very fact that you said elect already determines that GOD chooses whom He calls to be saved out of this dark world by His gracious mercy. He already had...
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Philip Davies
Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?
Reading through all these answers it is clear that responses fall into two major groups. On the one hand there are those who say that God's laws never change...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about complaining?
Someone has said, "You will find that, as a rule, those who complain about the way the ball bounces are usually the ones who dropped it." Unfortunately, if I...
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Leslie Coutinho
What did Jesus say about the 2 foundations?
Matthew 7:24: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock. Every...
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John Appelt
What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?
The phrase, “wages of sin is death,” is thought to be a general principle that death is due as wages to sinners. However, when its context is understood, it...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What are the commandments of God mentioned in Rev. 12:17?
The "commandments of God" encompass all that will be "written in the hearts" of Israel for the establishment of Christ's return to earth and millennial...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How will the body resurrect after cremation?
When Christ returns in the clouds to gather the church (His body) all believers in Him will be given new glorified bodies of "incorruption". The condition of...
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John Smith
What are the commandments of God mentioned in Rev. 12:17?
"And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Je...
Revelation 12:17
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Does God forgive big sins? Will God forgive a murderer?
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by Sadhana Roy
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
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I do follow GotQuestions website, the answers are very true and I find them biblically accurate.
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by Sadhana Roy
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
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Thank you... Very well put
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
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Amen, Tim! Praise God for what He has done for our soul: "Let this blest assurance control: that Christ has regarded my HELPLESS estate, and has shed his own...
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by Shirley H
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What is Ecclesiology?
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Today churches have bingo, dinners, tricky trays, thrift shops, etc. Does anyone think that the church should be more concerned with properly teaching THE...
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by Shirley H
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What is a carnal Christian?
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Hebrews 4:11-15. We all will appear naked, for God looks at the heart. Jesus knows our every thought and motivation.
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by Shirley H
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What is a carnal Christian?
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Jesus said in Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you." It's all about Him, not...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the soul prosper as stated in 3 John vs 2?
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Another way, Adanko, that we can prosper our souls is this in 3 John 1:11: "Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good."
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When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come?
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Why were infants dashed to pieces?
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If God grants his beloved sleep, why do many Christians have insomnia? Psalm 127:2
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Mark Vestal
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What is the difference between repenting and confessing?
To repent, from the Greek word μετανοεω, is to "change your mind" about something. Regarding sin, it would be to think twice about committing one, also for...
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Can the return of Christ truly be said to be imminent?
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Scripture tells us that the world experiences God's wrath during the 7 year Tribulation, not satan's wrath, not man's wrath. Rev.6:16,17: "And said to the...
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What is wisdom? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?
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There is one source of knowledge omitted in your passage. That is the enlightenment from God or inspiration which might be true or false from the spiritual...
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by Shirley H
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What is prayer walking? Is it Biblical to go on a prayer walk?
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Matthew 6:6: "But you, when you pray go into your room, and when you have shut the door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
How can I prepare myself for heaven? I can do 3 things: 1. Believe in Christ. The Bible says in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only...
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Can the return of Christ truly be said to be imminent?
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Is born again virginity possible?
The answer to this question is no, and is a deception of the enemy called the devil. Satan is a great deceiver and an enemy of the cross. Jesus was crucified...
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by Silas Cheung
What is progressive sanctification?
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I like the paragraph which delineates the results of passive and active effort in the process of sanctification.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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James, we know that salvation is by grace through faith, with good deeds following afterward (Eph. 2:8–10).
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Is it possible that someone could serve God for the wrong reasons? If yes, why and how?
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Jeremiah, you are right. We can't strive to please people as our main goal: "Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing...
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Is it wrong to have angel figurines?
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Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
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I don’t think we should promote any medical advice or suggestions on this website. I have not yet read anything in God’s word to get vaccinations of any...
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by Bobby Smith
Is it wrong to read the Bible online?
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I love reading and listening to the Bible because I have a hard time reading. I'm not completely illiterate but I do have trouble making out words, and it...
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Whitney Ford
What should a Christian woman do if she discovers that her husband is a homosexual?
Committing adultery doesn't depend on whether or not the individual is the same gender. Adultery is adultery. Fornication is fornication. Lust is lust. Sin...
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What does it mean to 'spare the rod, spoil the child'?
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What is the Holy See?
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Church bishops should never sit on thrones. They are not reigning monarchs but servant leaders. The Roman Catholic exalted hierarchy is unbiblical.
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What is secularism?
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I agree Mr Matthews. Great job! It's really strange that learned people living in a country that enjoys the hard-fought freedoms that we continue to strive...
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Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?
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What was the significance of the rebellion of Korah?
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How is prayer communicating with God?
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When would the people of Israel and Judah seek God together (Jeremiah 50:4)?
Some feel this happened already when Cyrus the Mede or Persion conquered Babylon in 539 B.C. Then he released the captives from both the Assyrian and...