Who was Abimelech in the Book of Judges?
Abimelech (also spelled Abimelek), one of Gideon's sons, served as a judge of Israel following the judgeship of Gideon. He is first mentioned in Judges...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Shamgar?
Shamgar was the third judge of Israel whose heroic actions led to peace in Israel for an unspecified period of time.One verse of the Bible summarizes his...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How long was Jesus on the cross?
Jesus was on the cross for about six hours. "The chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. 'He saved others,' they said, 'but he...
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Gene Farmer
Is there a biblical list of sins?
Romans 14:23... For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. (ESV) James 4:17- So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why does the Church of Christ believe in their doctrine of baptismal regeneration?
I think the doctrine is true given the multitude of biblical support, and evident in the united agreement among Catholics, Orthodox, Lutherans, Anglicans and...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
When did preachers/priests start wearing robes? And why?
From the very beginning of civilization, all ancient priests (Roman, Jewish, Aztec, Hindu, etc) wore special robes/vestments when offering sacrifices to...
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Jeffrey Ellwood
If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes?
In my opinion this verse indicates there is a marriage of sorts which occurs. 1 Corinthians 6:15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ?...
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Anonymous
Why was Paul asked to join four Jewish men in completing a vow in Acts 21:23?
How does this Jewish vow affect the doctrine of grace Paul so earnestly preached?
Acts 21:23
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Bob Rutz
, Jesus loves me.
What did Jesus mean by a "worthy person", and a "deserving house" plus "the greeting" and "peace" to dispense when the Apostles found them and are these still applicable, today?
What an incredibly important question! If we can learn everything Jesus is showing us in this passage, we will KNOW how to go about winning the world for...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
This is one of the most important questions in the Christian life. Many believers doubt their salvation because they don't see signs of genuine faith in...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
The signs of saving faith are: Galatians 5: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance:...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the Anakim?
The Anakim/Anakites were a formidable race of giant, warlike people (Deuteronomy 2:10, 21; 9:2) who occupied the lands of southern Palestine near Hebron...
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Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is PBMA, Inc. biblical?
I had to research this organisation as this is the first time I have heard of them. While they aim to serve globally in charitable ways by connecting people...
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Joe cattani
Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
Since child sacrifice is what the pagans do, not the hebrews, I have look for another message. God tested Abraham's love for him, that is true. But not the...
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Pastor Shafer
Can the cake of barley in Judges 7:13 be related as a divine bomb?
The 9th prophecy in Judges Judg. 8:7. The prophecy contained three elements: 1. Dream: a cake of barley bread tumbled into the host of Midian, came into a...
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Gary Patton
, People Development Coach to Christians
What did Jesus mean by a "worthy person", and a "deserving house" plus "the greeting" and "peace" to dispense when the Apostles found them and are these still applicable, today?
When Jesus sent out his Apostles on a training mission, He told them to seek "worthy persons" (verse 11), give their house a "greeting" (v 12), and if "dese...
Matthew 10:11 - 13
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JD Abshire
Is there an online Bible study guide?
Nece, There is really no substitute for reading God's Word, period. The only way we can verify the validity of what is being professed, taught and preached...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Christian mysticism?
The term "Christian mystic" is an oxymoron. Mysticism is not the experience of a Christian. Whereas Christian doctrine maintains that God dwells in all...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to endure hardship (2 Timothy 4:5)?
Second Timothy contains the poignant testimony of the apostle Paul, who says his life is "being poured out like a drink offering" and the time of his death...
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JD Abshire
Is it true that when you are born into a Catholic church you are automatically saved?
John 1:11 "He came unto his own, and his own received him not." John 1:12 "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is creationism scientific?
There is currently a lot of debate over the validity of creationism, defined as "the belief that the universe and living organisms originate from specific...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?
The practice of tracing the sign of the cross is most prominent in the Roman Catholic Church but is also practiced in the Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, Lutheran,...
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Adam Salinas
Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?
I believe that if a person could enter in to the kingdom of God by good works aka doing good or being "good" there would have been no reason for The Christ...
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Tamara Kaye
, Wife & Mother, Follower of Jesus
Does the Bible support the SDA belief of investigative judgement?
There is no invisible day of judgement and Christ did not and will not return invisibly. The JWs have a similar teaching to the 7th Day Adventists, but they...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How did Moses write Deuteronomy if it records his death?
Most of the book of Deuteronomy is comprised of "farewell speeches" that Moses gave to the children of Israel before they entered the Promised Land. Prior to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Jephthah?
Jephthah served as a judge over Israel for six years following the leadership of Jair. His account is recorded in Judges 11:1-12:7.First, Jephthah was a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I overcome a feeling of spiritual emptiness?
Unfortunately, all Christians have feelings of spiritual emptiness from time to time. Fortunately, God knew it would happen and has given us a lot of helpful...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the source of Samson's strength?
In Judges 13:5 an angel gives a promise and command to Manoah's wife: "You will become pregnant and have a son whose head is never to be touched by a razor...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about an open marriage? Does the Bible address polyamory/swinging?
An open marriage is generally defined as a marriage in which one or both spouses are allowed by the other spouse to have sex with other people. The two...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was a prophet in the Old Testament?
A prophet in the Old Testament was someone who was used by God to communicate His message to the world. Prophets were also called "seers" because they could...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that the Bible is infallible? What is biblical infallibility?
The wordinfalliblemeans "incapable of error." If something is infallible, it is never wrong and thus absolutely trustworthy. Similarly, the wordinerrant,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I learn to trust in the faithfulness of God?
Many places in Scripture extol the faithfulness of God. Lamentations 3:22-23 says, "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean about interpreting Scripture?
Second Peter 1:20 says, "Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things." Actually, 2...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Queen James Bible?
The Queen James Bible (QJV), also called the "Gay Bible," is an edit of the biblical text done in the name of preventing "homophobic interpretations." To...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6)?
"Godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6). First Timothy is a letter from the apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy, to encourage him...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does salvation affect more than just the afterlife?
We often emphasize how salvation impacts the afterlife but neglect to consider how it should impact our lives right now. Coming to Christ in faith is life's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"
"I am the good shepherd" (John 10:11) is the fourth of seven "I am" declarations of Jesus recorded only in John's Gospel. These "I am" proclamations point to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the story of David and Ish-bosheth?
Ish-bosheth was a son of King Saul. His story is discussed in 2 Samuel chapters 2 through 4. David was king in the city of Hebron and over the tribe of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is our inheritance in Christ?
The Bible is full of references to the inheritance believers have in Christ. Ephesians 1:11 says, "In [Christ] we have obtained an inheritance, having been...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Ehud?
Ehud served as the second judge of Israel following Othniel. After Othniel's death, the people of Israel sinned and fell to the king of Moab, serving him for...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon?
Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon were each judges who led Israel and are mentioned in Judges 10-12. They are sometimes considered "minor judges," since...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a non-Catholic Christian participate in a Catholic Mass?
There are two ways to look at this question. First, what does the Catholic Church teach about who can participate in Mass (communion)? Second, what should a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is New Monasticism?
Monasticism is a religious system or way of life in which adherents voluntarily withdraw from the world and live in austerity under pious obligations. The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What can we learn from the story of the Levite and his concubine?
The concluding chapters of Judges highlight the fact that everyone did what was right in his own eyes (Judges 17:6; 21:25). The account of the Levite and his...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What can we learn from the account of Micah and the idol in Judges?
Judges 17 and 18 record the story of a man named Micah who built a shrine and worshiped human-made idols. (This man should not to be confused with the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Adoni-Bezek?
Adoni-Bezek is a name meaning "lord of Bezek" and is mentioned in Judges 1:5-7: "It was there that [the men of Judah] found Adoni-Bezek and fought against...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are ways I could serve / be serving in the church?
According to the Bible, every Christian has been given at least one spiritual gift to use in service to the body of Christ. "As each has received a gift, use...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Ruth and Orpah make different decisions?
In Ruth 1, we read that the husband of Naomi died in the land of Moab. Naomi's two sons, the husbands of Ruth and Orpah, also died. Naomi then chose to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did the first kinsman redeemer in Ruth refuse to marry her?
In Ruth 4:3-4 Boaz speaks to the first kinsman redeemer of Ruth and says, "Naomi, who has come back from Moab, is selling the piece of land that belonged to...