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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the proper mode of baptism?

The simplest answer to this question is found in the meaning of the word "baptize." It comes from a Greek word which means "to submerge in water." Therefore,...

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What does the Bible say about faith vs. fear?

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Can you give me a basic timeline of the Bible?

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Why do Jews and Arabs / Muslims hate each other?

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What did Jesus mean to "sin no more"?

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How can I justify evolution of man with God creating man?

February 21 2015

Answer by Ramon Carroll

Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

Seeing as "sin" and "righteousness" are both moral deeds, they cannot be imputed from one person to another. What the scriptures teach is that because of our...

February 21 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chuck Scarborough

Are we supposed to obey our pastors?

If, by "pastor", you mean an elder in the Lord's church..then yes. 1 Peter 5:5 tells the church - "Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double...

February 21 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chuck Scarborough

Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?

Does God tell us to? No, He does not. He gives us clear instruction though, to sing and make melody in our heart - Ephesians 5:19 In 1 Corinthians 14:8, the...

February 21 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Laura Gains

Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?

My feeling has long been that society's standards of beauty are far too high and rising all the time. This creates perhaps not so much temptation, as people...

February 21 2015 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the social gospel?

The phrase "social gospel" is usually used to describe a Protestant Christian intellectual movement that came to prominence in the late 19th and early 20th...

February 20 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What were the key events in the life of Jesus Christ? (part 1)

The following are the key events in the life of Christ and the Bible books where each is described (Part 1): Birth: (Luke 2:1-20) - Within this passage are...

February 20 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lynda Hickman , Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead

What is the Christian view of Tai Chi (TaiChi)?

The Mayo clinic says Tai chi is a "gentle way to fight stress." That calmness is achieved by the meditative aspect (NOT exercise) of Tai chi. Commonly seen...

February 20 2015 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Zickefoose , Retired, Kinesiology Dept. ACU, TX & traveling ministry.

How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing? May I share a few ideas that have helped me. First and most important, you need to know and understand...

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When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

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What is the definition of evil?

February 20 2015

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Why did the Israelites need manna if they had flocks/herds of animals that they could eat?

[Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would God we had died in this wilderness!] If every idle word is to be judged (Mt. 12:36), idle prayers...

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What is a Foursquare Church?

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What is presuppositional apologetics?

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Does the bible have any references on how to choose a church home?

February 20 2015

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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the scribes that often argued with Jesus?

Scribes in ancient Israel were learned men whose business was to study the Law, transcribe it, and write commentaries on it. They were also hired on...

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Do we have to pray or give blessing over our food?

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Answer by JD Abshire

In Genesis 2:17, man is told that if he ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, that he would "die". Since physical death did not exist up to that point, what did it mean to "die"?

I believe the death was three-fold. 1. The spiritual relationship that had previously existed was severed. 2. The aging process began. As with us all, every...

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What is a 'Four Square' church?

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Answer by Al Mari , Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon

In Genesis 2:17, man is told that if he ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, that he would "die". Since physical death did not exist up to that point, what did it mean to "die"?

The death referred to in Gen. 2:17 is that death wherein there is no resurrection, the 2nd death. There are 2 kinds of death: 1. The death from which there...

February 19 2015 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

Were the Ten Commandments written for a specific people or group?

The 10 Commandments were given to Moses for the Israelites when they were wondering in the desert on their way to the promised land. It consisted of laws to...

February 19 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mari , Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon

Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?

This certainly gave Adam/Eve a choice and they acted on their personal choice being free to do so. But, while their choice of "being like him" was correct,...

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Answer by JD Abshire

What do we learn from the life of Zacchaeus the publican?

Let's look at the text Luke 19 "1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the...

February 19 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why would God command for total destruction of these nations?

The iniquity of these nations had reached its peak. This is when God's judgment falls - when the cup of iniquity has become full and overflowing. The...

February 19 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why did GOD give Ishmael a nation?

All of Abraham's children were to become nations. Gen 12:2-3, 13:16, and 15:4-6 promised many descendants to Abraham even before Ishmael was born. When Hagar...

February 19 2015 Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to have a 'misguided faith'?

What is a misguided faith? Faith as said in Heb 11:1-5, "is a substance of things hoped for and also the evidence of things not seen". If we can briefly...

February 19 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does God change His mind?

Does God change His mind? Yes He does. Scripture reveals that God did change His mind on several occasions. God changed His mind when He determined to...

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Answer by Lynda Hickman , Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead

Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?

I once visited a church where all the woman wore long dark dresses or skirts with baggy blouses, no belts & nary a short haired gal in the bunch. No make...

February 19 2015 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dawn M. Fick

Does the bible have any references on how to choose a church home?

I Cor. 1:10 (esv) I appeal to you, brothers by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that...

February 19 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What is the "harvest time" Jesus refers to?

Just as when wheat is ready for harvest, it does not matter how great the crop is, if not enough workers are available to bring the crop in, weather and time...

February 19 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Nearman , A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma

Does the bible have any references on how to choose a church home?

Matt. 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them. Not those gathered under sectarian names or in...

February 19 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by ogunbayo sunday

How do we understand "give us this day our daily bread" with "do not worry for tomorrow"?

When Jesus said, "Give us this day, our daily bread" and "...tomorrow will worry about itself". He is not telling us not to pray for our future but rather we...

February 19 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Muherman Harun , I am medical doctor, pneumo-phthisiologist.

Does God make mistakes?

God can't make mistakes. But ironically perhaps, He can feel sorry or regret about what He has planned. There are at least 4 instances I know of. 1. During...

February 19 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lynda Hickman , Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead

Should married Christians wear wedding rings?

As I read through the answers, something came to mind regarding marriage & wedding rings that I had never thought of before. First to clarify, many...

February 19 2015 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jyotish Mishra , Saved by grace through faith in JESUS CHRIST.

What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?

Not only was Rahab the harlot was forgiven, but we find later God gave her a family and her name appears in the family line of our Lord as we read in Matthew...

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Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in heaven?

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

What was the Old Testament belief about resurrection?

The belief in the resurrection was quite literal for those accepting the writings of the prophets. The Sadducees, for example, only accepted the writings of...

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Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

What do we learn from the life of Zacchaeus the publican?

As Jesus was passing by, a man by the name of Zacchaeus, a publican loved to see and host Him at his home (Luke 19:1-9). For he had been judged for being a...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Is the war in Iraq a just war?

When it comes to the Iraq war, there is a lot of misinformation and propaganda out there which makes it difficult to give a definitive answer. But first let’...

February 19 2015 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

The short version is, you who believe you can be lost after receiving Christ as your personal savior are in reality saying that Jesus death on the cross is...

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What is the meaning of recompense?

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What do we learn from the life of Zacchaeus the publican?

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