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  1. Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3
  2. Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
  3. Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?
  4. What exactly did the 7th commandment mean?
  5. Did King David rape Bathsheba?
  6. Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
  7. Why did God open up the path through the Red Sea at night instead of day?
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Question by Anonymous
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Was Jesus in the Old Testament?

Was He mentioned? Did He make an appearance directly?

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What are the essentials of the gospel message?

February 03 2015

Answer by Billy P Eldred

How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?

What an easy question. The answer comes to us from the story of the prodigal son. That answer is to love her! And to treat her as you would a daughter who...

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

What is the Nicene Creed?

I could be wrong, but nothing could compare the historic event that shaped the belief-system of today's world than the development of the Nicene Creed in the...

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Answer by Salem Markus Purba

What are the essentials of the gospel message?

Gospel means a good news, but it also means an evil news because man has a knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 3: 22). The good news is whoever believes in...

February 03 2015 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

Matthew 2:1-12 carries the account of the visit of the three wise men from the east. Matthew 12:1-3 indicates that the news of Jesus’ birth took Herod and...

February 03 2015 2 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

The wise men, more than 2 and could of been many not just 3, "And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child" Mat. 2:11 Not a baby in the...

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Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

Here are the facts: Sometime after Jesus' birth, he was visited by Magi (magicians, or "wise-men"). We don't like the word magician so we soften it by...

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Answer by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?

Eastern countries have long held a tradition of changing names to reflect who you are and your personal goals: Watchman Nee took that name as his preaching...

February 03 2015 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Angela Crain , Student of the Word of God/Future Author

Who was present and who told Matthew about the conversation Jesus had with the devil when He was tempted?

In my opinion, there are only two sources that Matthew could have gotten his information re: Jesus temptation by Satan in the wilderness from. There is no...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Who was present and who told Matthew about the conversation Jesus had with the devil when He was tempted?

There are three theological views that would answer this question. The first view or theory is that Jesus may have disclosed his temptation experience to his...

February 03 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Is there an age limit to how long we can live?

After the flood, the human's lifespan was considerable shortened. Among others, the introduction of animal products in human diet could have been a...

February 03 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Don Whitley , Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.

What is the symbolism of water baptism?

I believe that we receive our salvation at the completion of our baptism and not prior to it. Baptism represents a burial as Christ was buried with the sins...

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Answer by Ursula S Monroe

Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?

First one must realize that love is defined differently by everyone due to circumstances they have experienced in life. Secondly, the manner in which they...

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Are there different levels of Heaven?

February 03 2015

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What does the Bible say about managing your finances?

February 03 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is the Bible relevant for today?

Hebrews 4:12 says, "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and...

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What is the story of the Old Testament?

February 03 2015

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How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?

February 03 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is godly sorrow?

The phrase "godly sorrow" appears only once in Scripture, in 2 Corinthians 7:10-11: "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no...

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How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?

February 03 2015

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Can a Christian be a model? Is a modeling career something a Christian can consider?

February 03 2015

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What does the Bible say about complementarianism vs. egalitarianism?

February 03 2015

Answer by Galen Smith , Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary

What does the bible mean by 'reasonable service' in Romans 12:1?

Just as “reasonable service” in English is comprised of two words, so also the Greek uses two words to express this idea. The Greek noun “latreia” has both a...

February 03 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ronald Lane

Can people in heaven look down and see us?

Let us look to the scriptures to answer the question:" Can people in heaven look down and see us?" Ecc.9:5, For the living know that they will die, but the...

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Answer by Galen Smith , Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary

Who was present and who told Matthew about the conversation Jesus had with the devil when He was tempted?

The account of Jesus’ temptation in the desert by the devil is found in Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13 and Luke 4:1-13. None of these three accounts mentions...

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What should a woman cheating on her husband do when caught by the husband?

February 03 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to something as a perversion?

Webster's Dictionary defines perversion as "a diverting from the true intent or purpose; a change to something worse; a turning or applying to a wrong end or...

February 03 2015 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Faustino Ngombo , Bible/Theology student; IT Technician

Who was present and who told Matthew about the conversation Jesus had with the devil when He was tempted?

Greetings, sir John Sheridan. Allow me to give a very brief explanation on the background of the books of the Gospel. As you may possibly know, these books...

February 03 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean to be "thirsty" in Rev 21:6?

Revelation 21:6-7 says "And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the...

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If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

February 02 2015

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If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

February 02 2015

Question by Anonymous
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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

Where was the household that the magi met him? (see also Luke 2)

Matthew 2:1 - 23

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Question by Lisa Dailey

Is forgiveness a choice?

Matthew 6:15

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Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean to pray earnestly?

Acts 12:5

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Question by Bob Davis

What does the bible mean by 'reasonable service' in Romans 12:1?

Romans 12:1

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Question by Anonymous
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What does it mean to be 'godless", such as Esau is called in Heb 12:16-17?

What is this passage saying about Esau? Was Esau a lost or saved?

Hebrews 12:16 - 17

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?

February 02 2015

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

How can I learn to hate my own sin?

Overcoming and hating one's personal sin: When one wants to overcome and hate personal sin, consider that it isa mental, a heart issue.For a mental/heart...

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Was Nostradamus a true prophet of God?

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What is the Christian perspective on Goth? How should Christians view the Gothic movement?

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What did Jesus mean when He said 'he who is without sin can cast the first stone'?

February 02 2015

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What are familiar spirits?

February 02 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the various Herods mentioned in the Bible?

There are several men in the New Testament referred to as "Herod." These Herods were part of a dynasty, a partly hereditary, partly appointed line of Idumean...

February 02 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the posttribulational view of the rapture (posttribulationism)?

When considering any question involving eschatology (the study of end times), it is important to remember that almost all Christians agree on these three...

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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the midtribulational view of the rapture (midtribulationism)?

Midtribulationism teaches that the rapture occurs at the midpoint of the tribulation. At that time, the seventh trumpet sounds (Revelation 11:15), the church...

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What does the fourth commandment mean?

February 02 2015

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?

First of all, I do not believe that a person can accept Jesus as Savior because fear for Hell's punishment; that person is not saved, is trying to buy fire...

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Answer by Chuck Scarborough

Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?

Let's look at the example of those who heard the very first Gospel sermon in Acts 2. After Peter made his impassioned speech to the multitude, verse 37 tells...

February 02 2015 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up