What advice does the Bible give in supporting an ex-husband who has many addictions?
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How do I support my son who just announced he's gay?
This is a very common question lately. God bless you for asking, so that we all may hear some Godly council on this topic. Loving your son is obviously...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is self-control (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
The last characteristic listed in Galatians 5:22-23 as a fruit of the Spirit is self-control. The fruit of the Spirit is the change in our character that...
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Don Pollock
Is baptism essential for salvation according to Romans 6:3-5?
Baptism IS “essential for salvation according to Romans 6:3-5.” 1) Being “baptized into Christ”, according to Scripture, most certainly includes WATER...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What factors should one consider when trying to find a good local church?
When trying to find a good local church, it's good to remember that, just like the people in them, no church is perfect. However, there are many important...
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John Smith
What factors should one consider when trying to find a good local church?
One of the most important considerations, and I'm sure you've considered it as well, is what your children will be learning during their time each Sunday as...
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D W
Does God require us to follow Jesus perfectly?
Salvation is by grace through faith, not works. Our works (ministering to others in various capacities) follow the salvation experience. Our perfection is...
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Seth Freeman
Do the sins of the apostles discredit them from teaching truth?
Yes, we can absolutely trust Scripture. The Bible is unique amongst all writings in that it alone is inspired by the Holy Spirit. What this means is that...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?
"How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly? 1) "Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good." Job 34:4...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is baptism essential for salvation according to Romans 6:3-5?
No, as the thief on the cross demonstrates, physical baptism is not essential to salvation. It is not the 'physical aspect' of baptism that saves, but our...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who is the desired of all nations?
In Haggai 2:7 the Lord says, "I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory." The King James...
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Eldon MavBeth
Is baptism essential for salvation according to Romans 6:3-5?
Did not Jesus tell the thief on the cross "Today you will be with me in paradise." The only thing that could be attributed to him receiving salvation was his...
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Vivian Lindsey
, Hi School teacher ret widowed with one daughter 2 grandkids
How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?
Yes, The Holy Spirit guides us in all our thoughts and actions. He will "nudge" you in your mind when you are off the right path. He will give you...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Do the sins of the apostles discredit them from teaching truth?
Peter denied the Lord three times. Saul had Christians executed. James and John were hot tempered. Can we still trust the teachings of the apostles even if t...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
When was Jesus' first coming?
Jesus first came when his mother, Mary, gave birth to him. His second coming will be at the end of age.
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How true is the Old Testament?
First, it would be wrong to think that Genesis is a science book, therefore we should not look for scientific proofs in it. Second, it is also not a good...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do we contribute anything to our own salvation?
There are two ways to look at this question"from a practical point of view and a biblical point of view. First, from practical point of view, let's assume...
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Lewis olu Ogunojemite
Who is the Spirit of Truth that Jesus spoke of who will guide us in all things and know all things? Islamic scholars claim this is the prophet Mohamed.
In addition to all exposition, I wish to add that Mohammed cannot be the Holy Spirit because the Holy Spirit is to indwell in man to enable him obey God....
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Leon Penny
, Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in
How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?
There is no sign or experience. You will hunger to read it and you will see Christ revealed in the big picture; the entire bible.
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Jason Burrell
How true is the Old Testament?
I just have a hard time fully believing in the story of Noah having to get 2 of every animal and God flooding the Earth. So did Noah just gather the animals...
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Jason Burrell
Does God require us to follow Jesus perfectly?
I often wonder if I'm following Christ the correct way or if I'm just making myself frustrated. I know Jesus said if you love me you will keep my commandment...
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bobby Allen
Is baptism essential for salvation according to Romans 6:3-5?
John said I baptise with water. But Jesus will baptise you with the Holy Spirit. I believe this is the baptism that John Spoke of.
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
Is "Sola Scriptura" ("Bible alone") biblical?
I've struggled with this, too. Even the most devout Protestant will usually talk about a "call" to ministry or have experienced the inward tugging of God...
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David Pike
How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?
In Romans 8:14-17 Paul tells us that if we have the Holy Spirit working in us today then we are children of God and in Galatians 5:22-23 Paul tells us how we...
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Kalasini Nibin
, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!
Who is the Spirit of Truth that Jesus spoke of who will guide us in all things and know all things? Islamic scholars claim this is the prophet Mohamed.
John 14:16-17 ESV And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot...
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John Affleck
Is baptism essential for salvation according to Romans 6:3-5?
Romans 6 v 3-5 does not suggest that baptism is essential for salvation but from other passages it can be proved that it is an expected proof of salvation....
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Ben Aburime
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
In my opinion, what the Lord Jesus meant was that Mary should not cling to Him and follow Him about as of old. Rather, she should proceed to play the role...
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Bennie van den Bergh
, Loves Bible prophecy.
Where is Paul's letter to the Laodicean believers?
There seems to be certain similarities between the seven letters to the seven churches and the writings of Paul. I would not read specific doctrine into it...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Do the sins of the scribes and the Pharisees discredit them from teaching truth?
Can we still trust the teachings of the scribes and the Pharisees even Jesus hate them so much?
Matthew 23:2 - 3
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What happens to our soul when we die?
Matthew 25:31-46 tells of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. When we die, our souls go back to God. It was never ours, it was God who gave it to us in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian use a dating service to find a spouse?
The Bible doesn't talk about Christian dating services. In fact it doesn't even tell us how to "date" or "court," whichever we call the process we use to get...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Can Jesus be cloned?
Given enough living cells from the shroud, and supposed the shroud really embraced the body of the Lord, scientifically, it is possible to clone Jesus....
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?
In many countries the situation of a mixed marriage (marriage between a Catholic and a baptized non-Catholic) often arises. It requires particular attention...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
Babies in or out of the womb who die either go to heaven or hell. As the bible clearly teaches, only those with faith and trust in Christ (believers) will go...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Is Paul saying there is no hope of salvation for some people?
There is hope of salvation for everyone. The bible speaks in places of people being "given over", sometimes this is done in the hope that it will wake them...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is the Gospel Passage in Mark 8:36 in any way related to Matthew's description of Satan tempting Jesus with 'rule over the whole world'?
I suppose in some ways one could say that these verses are related, but I wouldn't say that they are directly related in the sense that Jesus meant to...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. God is love, and God said, "Let us make man in our image and likeness". So here we can imagine the image...
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Anonymous
Can Jesus be cloned?
If the shroud of Turin was authentic that was found and thought to be that in which Jesus was buried.
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D W
Who is the Holy Spirit?
God, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, chose to reveal Himself throughout the Hebrew Bible, and through the Abrahamic Covenant, Land Covenant, Davidic...
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D W
Is the Gospel Passage in Mark 8:36 in any way related to Matthew's description of Satan tempting Jesus with 'rule over the whole world'?
No. One is talking about Jesus giving up the whole of humanity in exchange for a purely evil existence, while the other is talking about an individual...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?
The Parable of the Sheep and Goats is part of the Olivet Discourse. It is found in Matthew 25:31-46. A parable is a short, simple story of comparison. Jesus...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?
In several bible translations, the section that contains Matthew 25: 31-46 where this "parable" is recorded is titled "the final judgement". Yes it is indeed...
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Jason Corning
, The Order of the Maccabee
Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?
No, the 'Left Behind' series was, and is, a privately-owned corporation's attempt to sell millions of dollars in products (and services) to Christians in...
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Jason Corning
, The Order of the Maccabee
Is the Gospel Passage in Mark 8:36 in any way related to Matthew's description of Satan tempting Jesus with 'rule over the whole world'?
Basically, are the two Gospel passages Mark 8:36 and Matthew 4:8-10 directly connected or related to each other? For what shall it profit a man, if he sha...
Mark 8:36
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D W
How does one receive God's Shekinah Glory?
Jesus is our Glory. We receive Him by grace through faith. See John 14:6, John 3:16-17, John 3:3, John 5:24, Romans 10:8-13, Ephesians 2:8-9. Once you have...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about gossip?
The Hebrew word translated "gossip" in the Old Testament is defined as "one who reveals secrets, one who goes about as a talebearer or scandal-monger." A...