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  1. Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3
  2. Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6
  3. Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
  4. Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?
  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. What exactly did the 7th commandment mean?
  8. Why did God open up the path through the Red Sea at night instead of day?
  9. Who killed Saul?


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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?

January 09 2015

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

Who is speaking in Isaiah 50:1?

Oh, what a fun question! Isaiah was such a man of God! Jehovah (LORD) had lifted him up into a realm of the Spirit and was speaking to Him in chapter 49, and...

January 09 2015 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Is Christ substantially present in the Eucharist?

Luther said Yes, Zwingli said No. Both men are arguing on biblical grounds. Who is interpreting scriptures correctly?

Luke 22:19

6 Votes January 09 2015 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Who is speaking in Isaiah 50:1?

Who is speaking in Isaiah 50:1?

Isaiah 50:1

1 Vote January 09 2015 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lynn Willis , Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe

Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?

ALL above answers are so good! Here are God's reasons: John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same...

January 09 2015 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Yolanda Espinosa

Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?

We should read and study the Bible so that we can understand it more. That way we can grow up in the Christian faith, and we we feed the spirit more and not...

January 09 2015 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brian Harris , Long life Assistant

Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?

I will only simply say the words of Jesus: John 14:6 "I am the way, and the truth and the life; No one comes to the Father except through me." John wrote...

January 09 2015 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?

January 08 2015

Answer by al reynosa , Pastor of Commonground in San Antonio, TX, Graphic Designer

What did Jesus mean when He said, "The publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you?"

Jesus was addressing pious leaders of his day and though they knew the precepts of God they fell short in not only living by his precepts they were unwilling...

January 08 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

What is the meaning of "Hephzibah" in the Bible?

An old girlfriend of mine named her bicycle Hephzibah and I asked her why and she said because "my delight is in her". And I said, "of course!" Regards...

January 08 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can Christians play video games that involve roleplaying as characters who break the law?

A good bit of Scripture to read on the subject of obeying the law is Romans 13:1-7 When we break the laws that were created by our own government, we are in...

January 08 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian be involved with cosplay?

"Cosplay" (or cos-play) is short for "costume play." It is the practice of dressing as a real or fictional character, typically from a video game, comic, TV...

January 08 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Pastor Shafer

What did Jesus mean when He said, "The publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you?"

Notes For Verse 28 a [A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard] This illustrates that the despised...

January 08 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by kiki titus

Can Christians play video games that involve roleplaying as characters who break the law?

Hi, where the mind goes, the man follows. The mind is like a playing field, it screens everything that the 5 senses (feel, see, smell, taste, hear). Take...

January 08 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What are the doctrines of grace?

'Doctrines of Grace', as Michael described, is a term often used in place of saying 'Calvinism'. Unfortunately, the use of the term has the side effect of...

January 08 2015 8 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How do I get the image of God as imposing and angry out of my mind?

January 08 2015

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?

The way that I understand this verse, the word translated perfect in this passage refers to a "state" that is the opposite of our current state of limited...

January 08 2015 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

Can Christians play video games that involve roleplaying as characters who break the law?

Hi Gareth you don't have to worry about playing video games where you are racing in the streets. It is not sinful or wrong to do this. There is a difference...

January 08 2015 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

Why do Christians need the Bible?

Why do Christians need the Bible? Why is it important for Christians to make Scripture intake part of their regular devotional lives? Consider the reasons gi...

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What does it mean to be a man of God?

January 08 2015

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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

January 07 2015

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What is Calvary Chapel?

January 07 2015

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How can I turn all my worries and problems over to God?

January 07 2015

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Why is there a covenant with Noah to never destroy all living creatures, yet the revelation to John is about the end of all the earth?

January 07 2015

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean that the 'law is for the sinful man and not for the righteous man?'

The Law is an instrument for restraint not empowerment. God gave the law to the Israelites on an intermediate basis because He foreknew that ultimately it...

January 07 2015 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?

January 07 2015

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Has the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with?

January 07 2015

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Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?

January 07 2015

Question by Pascal Kanbonnabah

Why did Noah curse Canaan instead of Ham?

Genesis 9:18

6 Votes January 07 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gary Patton , People Development Coach to Christians

What does it mean that the 'law is for the sinful man and not for the righteous man?'

Jeremiah, I would suggest that the Apostle Paul is telling his mentee, Timothy, as well as us, in this passage, to use the Hebrew Law to evangelize...

January 07 2015 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mark Boanerges , Love God with all your heart, with all your might, and all..

Is raising the dead still possible today?

If Jesus said that 'even greater things than these will be done', then the dead can be raised in anytime, but only by the proper Godly authority working...

January 07 2015 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by david vernon

Why did the boy's father say "Help my unbelief!" when he first said "I believe."?

This is a good question. This man reminds me of myself before my conversion. I too had faith, but it was a historical faith. I can remember going to Sunday...

January 07 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lynn Willis , Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe

Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?

Quite aside from the informative, thorough, academic answer of Michael, and the succinct historical answer of Alex I'm going to answer in my unique style...

January 07 2015 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?

This concept emanates from 2 Cor. 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become...

January 07 2015 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is sucide a sin?

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

Will God be gracious forever? Will His grace abound even on the day of judgment?

There are some faiths which teach that God will still forgive on the day of judgment. Some people believe that they will still have the opportunity to plead ...

1 Corinthians 15:10

January 07 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Mordecai in the Bible?

Mordecai is first introduced in Esther 2:5-7: "Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of...

January 06 2015 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Isn't it unloving to tell someone he/she is sinning?

Talk of sin is commonly frowned upon today. Even many pastors avoid making statements that could be seen as remotely condemning or reproachful. The...

January 06 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Was Jesus actually born in September?

The time of year that Jesus was born is a matter of some debate, butthe exact timing of Jesus' birth is nothing to be dogmatic about, given the Bible's lack...

January 06 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

The word annunciation comes from a Latin word meaning "to bring news." The Latin Vulgate uses the phrase annuntiatio navitatis Christi ("the announcement of...

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Who was Saint Francis of Assisi?

Though never officially ordained to the priesthood, Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, known today as Saint Francis, is one of the most famous religious...

January 06 2015 Follow Vote Up

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What is meant by "we shall not all sleep"?

The Bible is plain. Take your exhaustive concordance. Look up the word "sleep." God likens death to sleep. Unconscious sleep. The apostle Paul said in I Cor....

January 06 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?

All the questions relating to the divinity and humanity of Jesus can only be understood by knowing what comprises "what is God". As basic as the answer is,...

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