What is the name of God?
Moses said to God, "Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, 'What is his name?' Then...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
In Mark 10:18 Did Jesus actually "refuse to be called good"? What actually was his answer and why? Let us see the testimony of the gospel writers. Mk....
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gabriel smit
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
Jesus Christ answers as follows: John 3:18 'He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not...
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Anne Smith
, Mother to two daughters, Grandmother to two grandsons.
Why is sound doctrine so important?
Sound doctrine is important as our very salvation depends on it. For instance, if we do not believe in the death and resurrection of our Savior Jesus and do...
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Terry Galloway
, Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel
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Why didn't God say that lying was a sin instead of bearing false witness in the Ten Commandments?
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?
This question (and this verse) exemplifies the importance of context in understanding scripture. Here Jesus is speaking directly and specifically to Peter,...
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, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
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Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
I don't think understanding the Gospel of Jesus is difficult at all... To fully understand the Gospel and be saved, we just need to believe that Jesus died...
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What is the Shekinah glory?
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Steve VanDyke
, Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN
Why does God often wait to judge the wicked, vs. judging them now as they live on Earth?
Somtimes judgment does come to the wicked in the form of consequences to their evil actions. However, the story Jesus tells about Lazarus and the rich man in...
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How can I be saved?
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What does the fourth commandment mean?
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, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
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Is using the phrase, "Oh, my God" when surprised wrong?
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Glenn Harrell
, Bi-vocational Minister, writer
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Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
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Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
What does God say to do with anger over attacks from terrorism? Are we to sit and watch it happen?
This question is just as relevant for today as it is difficult to answer. I’m sure there will be those who disagree with my response. I certainly respect...
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Kenneth Heck
How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
We must be careful to define the word "paranormal" correctly. For instance, an experience such as seeing what appears to be an angel of God may be excluded...
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How can I encourage someone who lost a family member?
How can I encourage a person who lost some one in a family, through verses from the bible?
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Terry Manell
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When did the separation of humanity into Jews and Gentiles occur?
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Chuck Scarborough
Should Christians celebrate Passover?
We do celebrate the Passover in our celebration of the Lord's Supper, or Communion, on each first day of the week. We celebrate the shedding of the blood of...
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Jeanetta Bass
What does it mean to treat the Lord's table in an 'unworthy manner'?
I think that we need to deal with the issue of sin and salvation before we even try to understand the meaning of this scripture. If you have asked Jesus to...
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Ben Zickefoose
, Retired, Kinesiology Dept. ACU, TX & traveling ministry.
Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?
The Comma I have read all of the comments above about “the comma.” It is interesting that “the comma” generated so many responses. I understand that the...
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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
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What was Elihu's message to Job?
Elihu was one of Job's friends-not one of the three who had come to comfort Job at the beginning of the book, but one who arrives later and offers the last...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of exousia in the Bible?
Exousia is a Greek word most often translated as "authority" or "power." It is especially used in terms of moral influence. Exousia can also be thought of in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about stoning?
Stoning is a method of execution during which a group of people, usually peers of the guilty party, throws stones at the condemned person until he or she...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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The patience of Job—why is Job famous for being patient?
When someone exhibits great endurance through all kinds of trials, annoyances, or provocations, we say that person has "the patience of Job." The idiom is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that Job repented in dust and ashes?
In Job 42:6, Job says, "I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes." Obviously, Job was at a low point in his personal history. But what does it mean that...
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JD Abshire
What does the Bible say about Lot's lineage and family?
Genesis 11:27 "These are the family records of Terah. Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran, and Haran fathered Lot." Lot obvious was Abram's nephew....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that a house divided cannot stand?
There are three accounts in the Gospels in which Jesus states that a kingdom divided against itself is laid waste or a house divided cannot stand (Luke...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about spreading rumors?
A rumor is an unconfirmed, widely spread story or statement. Rumors may or may not contain elements of truth, but their veracity is anyone's guess-rumors...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Rebekah in the Bible?
Rebekah in the Bible was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. We first meet Rebekah in Genesis 24:15, where she is identified as "the daughter of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian respond to contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
Since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:17; Romans 5:12), sin has created heartache and suffering for human beings. Disease, including...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the biblical punishment for adultery?
Before answering this question, it is important to clarify a difference between the Old Testament and New Testament. Under the Old Covenant law, given to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about motives?
The Bible has a lot to say about our motives. A motive is the underlying reason for any action. Proverbs 16:2 says, "All a person's ways seem pure to them,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem?
Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem were three enemies of the Jews who made several attempts to stop Nehemiah from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Sanballat and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the sea of forgetfulness?
The phrase sea of forgetfulness is not actually in Scripture. When people mention the "sea of forgetfulness," they are usually referring to several passages...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about ghost hunting?
Ghost hunting is the practice of going to supposedly haunted locations to investigate the presence of spirits. Self-proclaimed ghost hunters are riding a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should we stand when the Bible is read?
In Nehemiah 8:5, the priest Ezra gathered the people who had rebuilt Jerusalem's wall for the reading of God's law: "Ezra opened the book. All the people...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is textualism?
Textualism is the practice of adhering to the actual text of any document. Much courtroom debate centers around textualism as lawyers, judges, and juries...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did Esther have sex with Xerxes before they were married?
Esther 2 describes King Xerxes' (or Ahasuerus') search for a new queen of Persia. A group of beautiful young virgins from the city of Susa was selected...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Regulative vs. normative principle of worship - which viewpoint is correct?
The regulative principle of worship maintains that Scripture gives specific guidelines for conducting corporate worship services and that churches must not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about steroids?
First, let it be clear that this article is not about the use of steroids for valid medical purposes. Steroids are used to treat many different medical...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who should I donate to? How should I decide which charity/organization/cause to financially support?
With the myriad of charitable giving options out there, how can a Christian make a wise decision in regards to whom to donate? What causes, missions,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the angelic conflict doctrine, and is it biblical?
The angelic conflict doctrine is the idea that our creation as human beings was essentially God's reaction to the fall of Lucifer and the angels that...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the name of God?
The name of God, as revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures, is YHWH (the closest English equivalents to the Hebrew letters). Ancient Hebrew did not have vowels,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the definition of ekklesia?
Understanding the definition of ekklesia (and its alternate spelling ecclesia) is an important component of understanding the church. Ekklesia is a Greek...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the book of Daniel?
Author: The Book of Daniel identifies the Prophet Daniel as its author (Daniel 9:2; 10:2). Jesus mentions Daniel as the author as well (Matthew 24:15). Date...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the serenity prayer?
The serenity prayer is attributed to a Protestant theologian named Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971). There are various versions of the serenity prayer floating...