When will believers receive resurrection bodies?
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Linda Closson
, Retired Legislative Assistant
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Gene Waldenmaier
, Retired, Commissioned Officer, BSME, MBA, PE, Consultant
How do I help someone who wants to blame God for all the misfortunes in his life?
Sorry that I can not provide an exquisite Biblical advice! A start may be to gather some Biblical believer to bathe this in prayer before treating this...
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Terry Galloway
, Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel
Where can I find good Christian fellowship with sound doctrine in Maryland, USA?
Hi. Look at www.gotquestions.org for specifics on how to find a good church. It tells you to look for a Bible believing and practicing church. That rules out...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the sword of the Spirit?
The phrase "sword of the Spirit" is found only once in Scripture, in Ephesians 6:17. The sword is one of the pieces of spiritual armor Paul tells the...
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Faith Cross
, Pastor/Line Supervisor at a car parts factory
Why did Jesus say authority was given to him to execute judgement because he is the "Son of Man"? Wouldn't "Son of God" make more sense?
I believe that Jesus often referred to himself as "The Son of Man" as an identification that He was the Promised One, The Messiah. He was the Promised Seed...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does 'maranatha' mean?
Maranatha is an Aramaic word that means "the Lord is coming" or "come, O Lord." The early church faced much persecution, and life for a Christian under Roman...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are some English words that have changed in meaning since the translation of the KJV?
The King James Version of the Bible has been a great blessing to millions of people. Its publication in 1611 was a landmark event, giving English speakers...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that God will fight our battles (Exodus 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:30)?
That God will fight our battles means we do not have to anguish, be anxious, or be discouraged when bad things happen in our lives. When it seems a situation...
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JD Abshire
What does it mean to be oppressed by familiar spirits?
According to Strong's concordance the term familiar spirit is used exclusively in the Old Testament and defined as: water skin bottle necromancer...
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vivian lipari
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
I will answer this question concerning myself. I would not wear earrings in my ear or a cross that is filled with diamonds. The reason is jesus suffered so...
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JD Abshire
Why is preaching a folly? And why is God pleased with us making such a folly?
1 Corinthians 1:17 "For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian be patriotic?
The answer to this question depends on the meaning of the word "patriotic." As with many words, there are different nuances of meaning, and different people...
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Lauren Brundage
Is God's love conditional or unconditional?
God's love is unconditional, He says that very clearly in the Scriptures. He love us no matter how big we may think our sins our. Even if we flat out reject...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why can't religions coexist peacefully?
It has often been said that more wars have been fought in the name of religion than anything else. While that statement is completely inaccurate, many people...
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Guppy Boy
, Hi! I'm eleven years old and I love to read the Bible!
What are some encouraging scriptures to do with fasting?
Matthew 4 is quite encouraging.
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian view the current (2014) situation in Ukraine?
In my humble opinion these times are most exciting as the Bible's prophecies are coming to pass and are transmitted as they come about almost daily. As the...
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What is the meaning of Proverbs 21:20?
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Anonymous
Why is preaching a folly? And why is God pleased with us making such a folly?
This is my take on this verse: We cannot fully preach the greatness of God, as no one understands the mind of God, so it is a folly, that we sometimes preac...
1 Corinthians 1:21
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Does Bible prophecy predict that there will be a World War 3 (III, three) before the end times?
In my humble opinion YES, a casual look at world history exposes an ugly unfashionable trait of humankind, we are prone to enslave or kill one another....
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
How can I forgive those who sin against me?
As always, Michael provides us with a great answer and I want to add one thing. There is a therapeutic effect to forgiveness that benefits everyone in...
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Blake Bailey
Should Christians go to nightclubs? Is clubbing a sin?
To keep it simple the bible said to "hold fast to what is good, and abstain from any appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 " Every aspect and purpose...
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Abel Ogah
Why are many believers first on fire for God but later fade in their passion?
In my opinion, quite a number of people whose fellowship and sincere worship of God tend to diminish have believed in God out of necessity. For instance, a...
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Angel Carr
Who are those who worship the beast?
The book of Revelation is a book of symbols and probably the most important book of the bible, being the Book of Jesus Christ. The worship of the beast is...
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Anonymous
How should a Christian view the current (2014) situation in Ukraine?
Could this be the beginning of a third world-war?
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JD Abshire
Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?
I agree with Michael and additionally, I do not believe we can comprehend or imagine the brutalities our Lord experienced. Isaiah 52 14 states: "As many were...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Will there be a second chance for salvation after death?
No, there will be NO second chance after death. Don't be deceived by the watchtower, that during the millennium reign of Christ, there will be widespread...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about soul sleep?
"Soul sleep" is a belief that after a person dies, his/her soul "sleeps" until the resurrection and final judgment. The concept of "soul sleep" is not...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
The question is: "Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?" First let's define what the word "hell" means. In the N.T. Hades - hell is the...
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
How do I help someone who wants to blame God for all the misfortunes in his life?
This is a very difficult question. And to the person who is going through all those misfortunes, it will be difficult to be counseled, and for the counselors...
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Why are many believers first on fire for God but later fade in their passion?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the life of Samuel?
Samuel, whose name means "name of God," was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, as part of a Nazirite vow she made before he was born (1 Samuel 1:11)....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does Bible prophecy predict that there will be a World War 3 (III, three) before the end times?
There is no doubt that world war will be a part of the future. Christ plainly taught that there would be war prior to His return (Matthew 24:4-31). Some hold...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Have any aspects of end times prophecy been fulfilled?
Revelation 4:1 introduces a section of Scripture that details "things which must be hereafter." What follows are prophecies of the "end times." We have not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the tribe of Manasseh?
Israel's twelve tribes were named for Jacob's children or, in the case of Manasseh (and Ephraim), his grandchildren. After Jacob wrestled with Him all night,...
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Can a woman be a pastor or preacher?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it wrong to want to be famous?
In our age of celebrity, the pull toward fame can feel overwhelming. The famous seem to have it all, and we sometimes find ourselves coveting what they have...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?
Free Grace Theology is essentially a view of soteriology grown from more traditional Baptist roots. It was systematized by theologians such as Dr.'s Charles...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How is Jesus our Sabbath Rest?
The key to understanding how Jesus is our Sabbath rest is the Hebrew word sabat, which means 'to rest or stop or cease from work.' The origin of the Sabbath...
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
Why did Satan think he could defeat God?
Satan was one of God's highest angels, as a matter of fact He was an angel of light. Because of the position he held, pride sets in and he thought he could...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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When should a Christian try to correct another Christian?
This can be a delicate subject. It is wise to spend time in prayer first, to check our motivation and ask for guidance. There are times when Christians are...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?
As Christians who know the love of God and have the assurance of eternity in heaven, it's hard to understand why anyone would want to be an atheist. But when...
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Sung Park
, Father to 4 Boys & "Assiduous Contemplater" of the Word
Why did Jesus say authority was given to him to execute judgement because he is the "Son of Man"? Wouldn't "Son of God" make more sense?
Your question is a thoughtful one since "the Son of God" title seems to be more befitting for someone with the authority to judge. The title "Son of God" was...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?
In John 20:23, Jesus tells His disciples, "If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." The very...
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Why is the Pope considered infallible if the Bible says all have sinned?
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What is the meaning of those who were raised to life at Jesus death?
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What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child?
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, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Satan think he could defeat God?