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  1. How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
  2. What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?
  3. How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?
  4. Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
  5. What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?
  6. How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1
  7. What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?
  8. How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?
  9. How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?
  10. Does the word “draw” in James 4:8 and John 6:44 have the same meaning? If yes, so is it God who draws man to Himself or man who draws near to God?


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Answer by JD Abshire

What is the relationship between God, God the Father, and Jesus in John 1:18?

Father, Son and Holy Spirit are three distinct personages yet one God/Godhead. John is declaring that Christ (The Word) always was in existence, was with God...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God allow incest in the Bible?

There are numerous examples of incest in the Bible. The most commonly thought-of examples are the sons/daughters of Adam and Eve (Genesis 4), Abraham...

October 12 2013 9 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

It is to be born from above, born of God. Everyone who has ever lived with the exception of Adam and Eve had a physical birth. To be born again requires that...

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Question by Sandee Clement

What is the relationship between God, God the Father, and Jesus in John 1:18?

Who is who in the context of John 1:18?

John 1:18

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Answer by Holuwadamilarey Hardeloye , BIBLE STUDENT

Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?

If we look critically at Jeremiah 17 :9 , it is practically impossible to ask Jesus to come into our heart. The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked ....

October 12 2013 3 Comments 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Benny Alexander

Why is Jeremiah an important prophet?

Historically: Jeremiah is considered as a Major Prophet (also known as Weeping prophet). According to traditions he authored the Books: The Book of Jeremiah,...

October 12 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

What does it mean to be born again?

John 3:3

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Answer by Benny Alexander

Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?

While asking Jesus into your heart - isn't biblical, Its not a bad thing either. This statement is widely used when the audience are just waiting to accept...

October 12 2013 1 Comments 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Wilfrid Friedrich Nietzsche

How can someone work in the name for God but not make it into Heaven?

In (Mt 7:21-23) Jesus is referring to "non-christians" &/or "false-christians" practicing healings & illusions in Jesus name. (but let's get REAL...

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Answer by Vickie Graves

Why is Jeremiah an important prophet?

in my opinion he is one of the most powerful prophets because he had to go to the nations and tell them who God was and what God expected from all the...

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Answer by Ema Sabau

Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?

The salvation is more then saying that formula: "Jesus come into my heart". Salvation is a process. First a person have to UNDERSTAND that he(she) is LOST...

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Answer by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Does a Christian have to be married in a church?

Not at all. God is not as concerned about the ceremony as He is about you keeping your vows. What we view as a "traditional" wedding is really a matter of...

October 12 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

What does the Bible say that a husband or wife should do if their spouse refuses to participate in sexual relationship?

The verse you quoted in 1 Corinthians 7 is clear about this issue; however, marriage is a multilayered, multifaceted institution with many complex pieces...

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Answer by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Does baptism protect you from demonic oppression?

No, baptism in and of itself will not save anyone from demonic oppression. Baptism is meant to be a public declaration of one's salvation and commitment to...

October 12 2013 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Anita Jones

Does the Holy Spirit talk in an audible voice?

I have had GOD call my name at times when I would be alone praying and no-one would be in the room. I have never been afraid, I just answered "yes". I have...

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Question by Anonymous
Medium

Does a Christian have to be married in a church?

We are planning to get married and don't have enough saved for the wedding I have dreamed of. I want our wedding bands at least. Do you see it wrong to just ...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Why is loving others often so difficult?

Loving others can be extremely difficult at times. A common phrase to refer to those people that we consistently find ourselves challenged to love is "extra...

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Answer by Wilfrid Friedrich Nietzsche

Why is loving others often so difficult?

How can we love each other when... "the misfortune of one is the happiness of the other" (Law of Jungle) (Ec 8:9)? How can we love one another when we were...

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Answer by Stephen Ventura

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all (KJV). To say...

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Answer by D W

When did Jews stop doing animal sacrifices and why?

Among Orthodox Jews animal sacrifices are still the desired norm. However, there is no longer a Jewish Temple for that purpose. Otherwise, they are not...

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Answer by D W

Does baptism protect you from demonic oppression?

Holy Spirit baptism, yes. Baptism in water, no. The former is the Spiritual manifestation of God in your life. The latter is a ritual dating back to the Old...

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Answer by D W

Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?

The heart is deceitful above all things, Jeremiah 17:9. The heart is the equivalent of the sinful nature. The sinful nature is composed of the mind, the will...

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Answer by Wilfrid Friedrich Nietzsche

Why did God create Satan if he knew he would betray him?

I am convinced (just like Isaiah 45:7) that God created "negative intelligent energies" (demons) for his "dualistic" creation (our "jungle"). Demons, are at...

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Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?

No. It has no biblical basis at all. I have searched and I cannot find this phrase anywhere in Scripture. While most Christian groups insist on going by the...

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Answer by Dawn Sullivan

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I think the most overlooked point is that God's will shall be done, not mine. If what I am asking for by faith does not line up with the will of God then His...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?

In the prosperity gospel, also known as the "Word of Faith," the believer is told to use God, whereas the truth of biblical Christianity is just the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

What does the Bible say about dance in worship?

Dance is mentioned on many occasions in Scripture. The first appearance of God's people dancing as an act of worship is found in Exodus 15:20: "Miriam the...

October 11 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rosa Jones

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

I believe what the scriptures of the bible says. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. regardless of my situation, circumstance or in...

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Answer by Babatunde Lewis

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

As believers, it is our responsibility to confirm whether a preacher's message lines up with what is contained in scripture. Faith is the Christian's "raison...

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Answer by Nicole Merry

How can someone work in the name for God but not make it into Heaven?

The gospel is the good news that Christ has paid the price for us. This is something that we can't add to. We will never be "good enough for God" because he...

October 11 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does the Bible say that a husband or wife should do if their spouse refuses to participate in sexual relationship?

Continuing to live in faith yourself and love unconditionally has been covered, so I will not get into that, but address steps that may be taken [if both...

October 11 2013 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Darlanne Denzer , Graphics & Web Designer

Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?

I think context is very important, not to mention, how we perceive certain words and statements. Maybe the question should be, what do we think the phrase...

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Question by Ryan McCoy

How can someone work in the name for God but not make it into Heaven?

Matthew 7:21 - 23

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Answer by Katie Peyree

What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?

I really appreciated the Holy Spirit's leading Jeff Hammond when he said "Jesus said this because He is the Light of the world and He was coming into a world...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?

We often receive questions like "I am divorced for such and such a reason. Can I get remarried?" "I have been divorced twice-the first for adultery by my...

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Answer by Seth Freeman

Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?

The answer is maybe. According to Matthew 5 and I Corinthians 7, there are instances in which a divorced person may remarry. 1. If you and your spouse were...

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Answer by Nicole Merry

Does Jesus understand the things we are going through?

Isaiah 53:3 He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. He can relate to those betrayed, rejected, lied to, abused, for...

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Answer by Nicole Merry

What does the Bible say about age differences in relationships?

Ruth 3:9-10 9 He said, "Who are you?" And she answered, "I am Ruth, your servant. p Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer." 10 And he...

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Answer by Nicole Merry

What does the Bible say that a husband or wife should do if their spouse refuses to participate in sexual relationship?

Romans 5:3-5 More than that, we if rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character...

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Answer by Dorcas Sitali , Miss Dorcas sitali

Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?

It came from the understanding that the power of life and death are in the tongue proverbs 18: 21 and the scripture goes on to say that they that love it...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

What does the Bible say about age differences in relationships?

The Bible very rarely gives us age examples in marriage relationships (or in any other situation, for that matter). We do know that Abraham was 10 years...

October 11 2013 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

Submission is an important issue in relation to marriage. Here is the plain biblical command: "Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the...

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Answer by Mary Jane Daigle , Great grandmother of 1

Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?

I have no problem to ask Jesus into my heart - even if it's not in Scripture - it is implied. The heart is what pumps the blood, which is the life of the...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
Supporter

What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength"...

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Answer by Ricardo Perry

Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?

My prayer is that we all come to a place where we would speak where the bible speaks and keep our mouths close where the bible does not speak. We must...

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Answer by Daniel Carlson , Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona

What is the Catholic Bible?

I have a reprint of the 1611 King James Version of the Holy Bible (by Hendrickson Publishers - 2003). In addition to the O.T., it also contains the...

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