Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?
Jesus gave Peter a three-fold command to "feed my sheep" in John 21:15-17. Each time Jesus said, "Feed my sheep," it was in response to Peter's three-fold...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus spit for some of His miracles?
Near Decapolis, some people brought Jesus a deaf man who could hardly talk. Jesus healed the man, of course, but in an interesting manner: "Jesus put his...
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Sidgar .
Why did Jesus spit for some of His miracles?
Lev. 15 declares spit as an unclean discharge and that a man who's been spit upon must wash himself with water and remain unclean until evening. Indeed,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What opportunities are there for Christian service outside of the church?
Any service that reflects Jesus' love is "Christian service." From giving a cup of water (Mark 9:41) to dying for someone (John 15:13), there are as many...
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Alex Harris
What opportunities are there for Christian service outside of the church?
The following site uses technology to connect Christian laborers to the vast harvest field that Christ spoke about: http://www.needhimvolunteer.com/ The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why should I (a Hindu) consider becoming a Christian?
Comparing Hinduism and Christianity is difficult, in part, because Hinduism is a slippery religion for Westerners to grasp. It represents limitless depths of...
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Alex Harris
Why should I (a Hindu) consider becoming a Christian?
Till the arrival of the Europeans, the term 'Hindu' had a geographical significance and referred to the people who lived around the river Indus. It was the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
Compared with Buddhism, Christianity has several distinguishing features that show that it deserves consideration. First, while both Christianity and...
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Alex Harris
Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
Buddhism arose sometime after the 6th c BC when Israel who were ordained the messengers of God to the whole world went into captivity. Since God reveled...
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Alex Harris
Is the Buddhist concept of Zen compatible with the Christian faith?
Zen is an off shoot of Mahayana Buddhism which developed around the 6th c AD. To answer the question we must explore Buddhism's origin and evolution....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?
To understand Jesus' response to the rich young ruler's question-"What must I do to be saved?"-we must consider three things: the background of the rich...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
This is a difficult question to answer because the Bible nowhere explicitly states at what point God considers a couple to be married. There are three common...
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Steve Otis
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
The Roman Catholic Church contends that its origin is the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ in approximately AD 30. The Catholic Church...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus command people to not tell others of the miracles He performed?
After healing a man of leprosy (Mark 1:41-42), 'Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: 'See that you don't tell this to anyone...'' (Mark...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
How should real men of Christ behave in today's society?
Off hand I would say real men of Christ should behave like Christ;-) Read through the 4 Gospels to see how Christ acted and interacted. How did He treat...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
Scripture has much to say regarding the drinking of alcohol (Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3; Deuteronomy 29:6; Judges 13:4, 7, 14; Proverbs 20:1; 31:4; Isaiah...
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Earl Turner
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
I could be off here, but looking at a number of different versions of John 20:17, it seems Jesus isn't necessarily telling Mary not to "touch" Him. Rather,...
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Chris Dibbern
Why is homosexuality so controversial?
I think part of it has to do with what we find disgusting. When we were children, which of us wouldn't have found our parents kissing each other disgusting...
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John Maly
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
He told Mary he had not yet ascended to the Father (John 20:17). The blood was to be offered on the mercy seat (Hebrews 8:3-6). He appeared to Thomas and the...
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Colin Wong
, Founder, eBible.com
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Why would people be baptized for the dead?
Paul was making an argument against those who claim that the dead are not resurrected, yet, at the same time, practice baptizing the living on behalf of the...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
Should Christian women wear head coverings?
Hats have always been worn as a signifier of authority. Crowns for a king, helmets for firemen and soldiers, braid for officers and policemen on duty. Men...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Which of the Davidic and Abrahamic covenants have been fulfilled?
The Abrahamic covenant has three parts: to make Abraham a great nation (Genesis 12:1); to give him a great name (Genesis 12:2); and to make him the source of...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is the Lazarus in Luke 16:19 the same Lazarus in John 11:1?
The only evidence I can offer to suggest that the Lazarus in both stories are the same person, is this verse Luke 16:31, "If they do not listen to Moses and...
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Ryan Kafer
What is the best way for Christians to deal with the question of homosexuality if Jesus states that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourself?
I understand the concept of "love the sinner, hate the sin", but trying to explain that to a non-Christian that consistently throws up Leviticus 18:22 and Ro...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
Baptism is not a symbol. Instead, water is the symbol for baptism, which now saves you also. C.f. 1 Peter 3: 21 You will not read from the Bible that...
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Tim Beeker
If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
Baptism is a continual regeneration by the washing of the water of the Word. Baptism, as most understand it, is a symbolic act. It is a one-time occurrence....
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
Let's think... first, I like this question because when the Holy Spirit puts in little details like this, it is always intended to get us thinking beyond our...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist has so many layers teaching that are prone to misinterpretation. I hope I can show you how to peel off these...
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Michael Sisson
Who was Melchizedek (Melchisedek)?
While the New Testament correctly calls Jesus a priest in the "order of Melchizedek," Jewish tradition says Melchizedek was actually Shem son of Noah.
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Anonymous
Why would people be baptized for the dead?
1 Corinthians 15:29 NLT "If the dead will not be raised, then what point is there in people being baptized for those who are dead? Why do it unless the dead ...
1 Corinthians 15:29
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the 'church of Oprah'? Is Eckhart Tolle's 'New Earth' compatible with Christianity?
Oprah Winfrey is arguably one of the most influential women in the world. With a daily viewership that has peaked around 10 million, The Oprah Winfrey Show...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
The "real presence" of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Lord's Supper is a doctrine of Roman Catholicism (and some other Christian denominations) that teaches...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
Much controversy exists over the Lord’s Supper from trying to use our rational minds over what Jesus has said to explain what takes place. Luke 22:19-20...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
The Old Testament law commanded the Israelites, "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD" (Leviticus 19:28). So,...
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Jonathan Wayne
How should real men of Christ behave in today's society?
To avoid stereotypes, Christian men can follow the example of David. Though he had sinned on numerous occasions, God still called David a man after His own...
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Jonathan Wayne
If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
Baptism is symbolic: We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of...
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D W
How do I overcome disobedience to my parents?
The key is love. L O V E .... Once you are occupied by the Holy Spirit and are responsive to Him, the result is unfailing love for your parents and others in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?
Perhaps the most important commonality between Evangelical Christians and Jehovah's Witnesses is our belief and trust in the Bible as the ultimate authority...
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Miller Harp
What can I do to receive Jesus as my personal savior?
Romans 10: 9-10 - 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou...
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Anonymous
What can I do to receive Jesus as my personal savior?
Thy should love the Lord thy God with all thou heart, soul and mind. And a second is like unto it thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself
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Ben Ting
What can I do to receive Jesus as my personal savior?
1) Convicted that indeed you are a miserable sinner. 2) You want to run away, to change, to get out of this miserable sinful life. 3) You realized you cannot...
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Donald La Valley
If we have received salvation through faith and not works, what are the reasons we face a final judgement?
Praise to God for His Son who has shed His blood for the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews 9:24-28...and just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after...
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Ken Miller
When Noah exited the ark with the animals, did the dinosaurs live among the people?
The Bible is not meant to be a scientific journal. Science and God are not in conflict. AIG is just the opinion of some apologists. I see nothing about it...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts?
First, it is important for us to remember that Satan is not omnipresent-he cannot be in more than one place at a time. Only God is everywhere, and only God...
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Greg G
When Noah exited the ark with the animals, did the dinosaurs live among the people?
Can't it just be both? I am a very faithful catholic but the earth was not created 6,000 years ago. It says God created the earth, God created animals, God...
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James Nix
Why did the angel tell Joseph to name his son Jesus if Isaiah said He would be called Immanuel?
The messiahs name shouldn't even be Jesus. Jesus is a Greek name given for the messiah. Our savior was not from Grease. Why they would feel they should...