What does it mean that God is omnipotent?
The word omnipotent comes from omni- meaning "all" and potent meaning "power." As with the attributes of omniscience and omnipresence, it follows that, if...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to glorify God?
To "glorify" God means to give glory to Him. The word glory as related to God in the Old Testament bears with it the idea of greatness of splendor. In the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does it mean to glorify God?
Scriptures say that the sun, moon and stars, the heavens give glory to God - because they simply be what they are intended to be. Birds and beasts, plants...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
I agree strongly with Bro. Houdmann's comment and would only like to add a few thoughts. One of our duties as Christians is to practice charity but, like the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does worship and glorifying God mean in the literal sense?
Being thankful is a good thing, but that is not worship. Worship, literally, means a priest offering a victim to a deity. We find that today in the...
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Johnny lam
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Glenn Harrell
, Bi-vocational Minister, writer
Why does God allow sickness?
The human body begins it's journey to death at conception. There are at least 5,000 species of virus, not to mention germs and fungus, and at any time, the...
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John Ejimah
, Founder: OBLIGATION TO CHRIST MINISTRIES INC.
Why does God allow sickness?
To start with, sickness has never been part of Gods plans for his people. The fall of Man in the garden of Eden of course leads to afflictions by Satan and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?
Infidelity creates a very difficult and painful situation, one that involves all the emotions, and, for the Christian, can stretch faith almost to the...
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EZUMOHA NGOZI PERPETUA
What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?
Infidelity in marital relationship is very painful and most times brings out the worst in the injured party; but as believers the scripture admonishes in...
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James Fromberg
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
I look at those in need as a chance for us to practice compassion - Galatians 6:2 says - Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ
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Seth Freeman
What did the author in Philippians 3:4-6 mean that he has more reason for confidence in the flesh?
Paul is the one speaking these words. Paul is demonstrating how nothing we have, nor any position we have, is of even the least worth in comparison to the...
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Crystal George
Why does God allow sickness?
God doesn't "allow" sickness, he made the world perfect but Adam chose sin and satan instead, and sickness is just one of the consequences we all have to...
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Wale Odusanya
Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
Among other reasons, I am of the opinion that it was the attitude behind the offering. Reading through the scriptures, Abel's act of worship was completely...
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Diann Windsor
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
Everything we do we should ask ourselves do it glorify God. Going out dressing our children to look more innocent than any other children does not cover up...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?
Many people perceive a modern-day "war on Christmas" being waged in the public square. Those who believe in the reality of a war on Christmas see a concerted...
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Angela Saunders
What does worship and glorifying God mean in the literal sense?
Does it mean being thankful for him making me and teaching me his unconditional love?
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
Christ has nothing to do with belial as 2 cor 6:15-18 tells us. We know that halloween is a celebration of devil,despite all these garnishing or covering of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?
It is commonly thought that the word Easter comes from a pagan figure called Eastre (or Eostre) who was celebrated as the goddess of spring by the Saxons of...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?
While it is very easy, and comfortable even, to accept the status quo, and convince ouselves that there is nothing wrong, we must get direction from...
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Anonymous
What did the author in Philippians 3:4-6 mean that he has more reason for confidence in the flesh?
1. What is the Scripture all about? 2. Who is saying those words? 3. What is he talking about? 4. What does he mean/imply?
Philippians 3:4 - 6
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Dailo KULLAI
, Auto-Rickshaw driver
If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
My opinion is that if I become God (God who is just me in mentality,but having all the powers of God) I would suppress, punish, and kill anyone who I hate or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?
How many Christians have prayed for someone, only to see their prayers go unanswered? How many have prayed and perhaps have "given up" because either they...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?
Just the other night a hometown football game, my wife and I ran into my old high school flame. And as I introduced them the past came back to me and I...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
When did Jesus know that He was God?
We speak of Jesus as having 2 wills and intellects: a divine will and intellect and a human will and intellect. We can safely say that, with his divine...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why does God allow sickness?
It is very interesting that the Jews have no qualms about having a all-powerful and loving God, yet sickness, disasters and other physical evils exist in...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
When did Moses find out he was a Jew?
Jews are the children of the tribe of Judah, Jacob's fourth child. Moses was from the tribe of Levi, Jacob's third son - he was a Levite, not a Jew.
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Jeff Hammond
Who are the three men that appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18?
From the beginning of the Bible, God revealed Himself as a Trinity or Triune God. He is 3 divine Persons in 1 God. We see this principle in the creation of...
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Jeff Hammond
Can a child who is conceived out of wedlock be saved?
Thankfully we are not under Law but grace. And thankfully Jesus died for everyone and not just the children of married kids. Why am I so thankful? Because I...
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Peter Alamilla
How does psychology work with Christian counseling?
One further point is that if a disciple of Jesus seeks counseling from a person who is not a disciple of Jesus, there is a BIG problem in that this counselor...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian spouse handle an adulterous affair that has resulted in a child?
Marriage is a covenant that brings a couple together both spiritually and physically. Infidelity causes a devastating blow that tears through the oneness of...
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Sharon Young
, Sharon Young, Retired Teacher
How does 2 Thessalonians 3:10 relate to Christians living off of the public safety net (social welfare)?
The "government" is merely representing the people who are being governed. That includes the needy and the greedy. Too many Christians, and others have...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why does God allow sickness?
The issue of sickness is always a difficult one to deal with. The key is remembering that God's ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:9). When we are...
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Sue D
Why does God allow sickness?
I think sometimes God allows suffering or illness so that when we pray and our prayer is answered, as mine was, we know how much He loves us. Also, in my...
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Brian Ansell
, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
Should Christians attend weddings of those in other faiths?
They should do whatever they choose as long as they do so in love for their neighbor. That is what Jesus told us to do.
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D W
Will I still go to heaven if I don't pray, read the Bible often, or reach out to share the good news?
Yes, Betty. If the Rapture occurs soon, I'll say "Hi!" to you on the way up. www.booksie.com/Don_Watson
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JD Abshire
Will I still go to heaven if I don't pray, read the Bible often, or reach out to share the good news?
Salvation is not the result of what we are capable of doing but what The Lord has done for us. If eternal life was dependent upon our performance, no one...
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D W
How much emphasis should be given to demonic deliverance in the Christian life?
I've been to meetings and services where "demons" were allegedly "cast out." Folks came one-by-one, or in some instances demons were cast out of everyone in...
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D W
What is the difference between devotions and general bible reading?
Devotions normally involve more that one person engaged in discussions ABOUT the Bible. The discussion is devoted to understanding what God has done for us....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How much emphasis should be given to demonic deliverance in the Christian life?
There are two extremes in people's thinking about demons. One says that what we call demons are nothing more than negative thoughts and behaviors that any...
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Jadah Pleiter
Should a Christian practice yoga?
I have seen people delivered from demonic spirits that came from yoga- kundalini spirit I think it is called- and have delivered people from them. Some were...
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D W
What is the flaming sword guarding the Tree of Life?
If you go to Ur today you will not visually detect an angel with a flaming sword. You will see desert. Perhaps that is the meaning. All evidence of the...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
As a born again Christian, at 56, I see the world SO differently now. I can see the miracles, I can see the demons, I can see how satan uses EVERYTHING at...
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rogers ward
What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
I am a christian who is currently living with 2 SDA's. I believe that we are all brothers is Christ. However the specifics of Christianity which distinguish...
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Don Watson
What is "giving up the ghost" and is it done voluntarily?
It simply means dying. These examples are from the King James Version of the Bible: "Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man,...
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OTTIS MACHIRI
, Construction Manager, Member of Christ Embassy Church
If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
I believe that this is all part of the grand plan which the Creator has in preparation for the world tomorrow. When Lucifer rebelled in heaven, it was a free...
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D W
Who can be saved?
Salvation has zero to do with being charitable. Salvation is by God's Amazing Grace through our faith ---- and even the faith to believe is instilled by Him....
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Seth Freeman
Who can be saved?
All people can be saved, though not everyone will be saved. II Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient...
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Seth Freeman
Can a child who is conceived out of wedlock be saved?
Absolutely. every single person is born with an equally inherited sinful nature and equally in need of forgiveness, and equally able to receive forgiveness....