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  1. Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3
  2. "Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"
  3. Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6
  4. Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
  5. Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?
  6. What is the point of each word picture in Psalm 36:5-9?
  7. Did King David rape Bathsheba?
  8. Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
  9. Did God prevent Eli's sons from listening in 1 Samuel 2:25?
  10. Who killed Saul


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Answer by vanessa pannuti

Can offering Zumba dance exercising classes at church be sinful, or lead others to sin?

My house is attached to a church of one minor Christian denomination, every week they have zumba: it is a nightmare, like a carnival in Brazil, not to...

October 28 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doris Loren Stevens

What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?

The Lord has taught me a very important lesson from 1Samuel 17 : 37. "David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of...

October 28 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by vanessa pannuti

Who was King Uzziah?

2 Chronicles 26:1

October 28 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Scott , Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry

Were Cain and Abel twins?

The Bible doesn't say, so we don't know. It is possible for babies to be born, but not be twins. There are cases of superfetation, in which one baby is...

October 28 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

How should a Christian deal with tithing and taxation?

Because few Christians have actually studied the tithe laws and most denominations which teach tithing do so from selfish motivation there is little...

October 28 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why are many Christians so resentful and critical of Church leaders such as; pastors, teachers, prophets, and apostles today than ever before?

It is indeed true that many Christians are so resentful of many Church leaders than ever before. Is this situation simply rebellion, or it is out of how...

October 28 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

Who/What is the greatest adversary of mankind?

That was a very good question. And, what is the answer from the Bible? "And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and...

October 28 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How is belief in God any different from Flying Spaghetti Monsterism?

October 28 2014

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

How can I overcome temptation?

Man is made up of three parts viz., body, soul and spirit. The soul consists of three parts viz., mind,will and emotions. God has given us a free will to...

October 28 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Does the pastor of the church receive all the tithes?

All the tithe money goes to the pastor only if the pastor is a thief. Unfortunately, due to rather poor biblical scholarship or perhaps greed there are many...

October 28 2014 3 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brandon Hughes , Regular Worker Guy

What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

Jesus teaches what causes us to drift away from the faith in Matthew ch 13 in the parable of the sower. The cares and concerns of this world are great...

October 28 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who were the Perizzites?

Dear Sammie, Your question is so interesting because it interweaves many layers of Truths. First, you must understand that the Children of Israel were...

October 28 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

Usually when someone asks a question such as this I find that they have either fallen for the common false teaching that God's law and the Old Testament no...

October 28 2014 1 Comments 22 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus appear in a special way to Mary Magdalene and no others at the tomb?

Peter and John came to the tomb as well, so why did Jesus not appear to them? Why only Mary? What was so special about her to Jesus? What was she doing that ...

John 20:1 - 18

7 Votes October 28 2014 14 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by L.S. James , Artist

Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

Saints, that refer to all believers (Acts 26:10; Rom 1:7; 1 Cor 1:2), are but guilty sinners pardoned by the grace of God. That man’s redemption from the...

October 28 2014 6 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why aren't forgiveness, salvation, or redemption possible once you are judged and thrown into Hellfire?

I think that Jesus made this answer crystal clear when He was telling the story of the rich man and Lazarus. (Luke 16:19-31) This rich man was so wealthy and...

October 28 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the demons ask to be cast into the herd of pigs, and why did the pigs then run into the water to be drowned?

Dear Amber, I would like to add just a couple of things to the things already stated. First, the demons asked not to be sent out of the country. In the...

October 28 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Was Junia/Junias a female apostle?

Most likely, Junia was a female apostle who served alongside her husband. She was also a fellow prisoner for Christ, though not necessarily in the same jail...

October 27 2014 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the proper way to study the Bible?

Knowing how to study the Bible is important, because determining the meaning of Scripture is one of the most important tasks a believer has in this life. God...

October 27 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Question by Sammie Davis

Who were the Perizzites?

Judges 1:4

1 Vote October 27 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Keith Bowling , I have been a licensed Christian Minister since 1980.

What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?

The Bible speaks of tongues and unknown tongues both. As a Christian, it is my understanding that the Holy Spirit lives in and with me. There are times that...

October 27 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Who are the elect of God?

In my opinion: Does God Forechoose those who are to be saved or does He make Salvation available to all? Kind of a Calvinism verses Armenianism question. I...

October 27 2014 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Is it okay to give up hope that things will get better?

Christians are supposed to have faith in God, and that God's will will be carried out. But since we do not know whether that will be good or bad for us in ou...

2 Votes October 27 2014 4 Comments 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about torture?

Torture can be defined as "the infliction of intense pain to punish, to coerce, or to derive sadistic pleasure." Of course, sadism is never appropriate or...

October 27 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emanuel khangale

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

Yes the baptism is necessary for salvation as the bible says in the book of (Mar 16:16) whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not...

October 27 2014 2 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What is the difference between hades and the lake of fire?

Is there a temporary place once we die, until the final judgement? Is there a middle place for unbelievers while believers automatically go to heaven, or is ...

Luke 16:19 - 31

October 27 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Thornton , Bible student, unprofitable servant

What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?

What does it mean to workout your own salvation with fear and trembling. This is a wonderful exhortation in its context because it not only tells us how we...

October 27 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by john babirak

Who/What is the greatest adversary of mankind?

There's three: the world, satan, & the flesh. For me the FLESH is the greatest Enemy. I am my worst enemy.

October 27 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God tell Moses that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob did not know the name "Jehovah" in Exodus 6:3 when we can see that Abraham called a certain place place "Jehovah Jireh" in Genesis 22:14?

There is no doubt that El Shaddai was the name God introduced himself to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as in Ex 6:3 But, I see the confusion In Gen 22:14 because...

October 27 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Dumais

Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?

This is a family squabble and it is too bad both sides at times seem obstinate. I was raised as a Catholic, participated wholly in both my faith and religion...

October 27 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

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How do I get right with God?

October 27 2014

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?

In Genesis 44, Joseph tests his brothers (who have not recognized him) by returning their money in each sack of grain they had purchased. In Benjamin's sack,...

October 27 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?

In Genesis 44, Joseph tests his brothers (who have not recognized him) by returning their money in each sack of grain they had purchased. In Benjamin's sack,...

October 27 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?

In Genesis 44, Joseph tests his brothers (who have not recognized him) by returning their money in each sack of grain they had purchased. In Benjamin's sack,...

October 27 2014 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Who/What is the greatest adversary of mankind?

I believe our greatest adversary is apathy. At least in America, it seems to me that we don't care enough to get involved. We don't care enough that people...

October 27 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Were Israelites to allow all runaway slaves to live without fear of being returned to their masters, or did this command apply only those who were NOT owned by fellow Israelites?

Dear PJ, This is an awesome question that is not to be taken lightly. There are many truths interwoven. First, there were different kinds of servants. There...

October 27 2014 Follow Vote Up

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

Cyrus is a king mentioned more than 30 times in the Bible and is identified as Cyrus the Great (also Cyrus II or Cyrus the Elder) who reigned over Persia...

October 27 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

October 27 2014

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What does it mean that the Word was God and the Word was with God?

October 27 2014

Answer by JD Abshire

What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?

No, I do not think so. Tongues is an intelligible, discernable language that can be reduced to pen and paper. Biblical usage of the word groanings is: not to...

October 26 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?

Dear Rebekka, This is an awesome question that reveals the Holy Spirit praying through a person. Groaning can not be tongues as described in Acts 2:4,6. The...

October 26 2014 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?

October 26 2014

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What does the Bible say about bestiality?

October 26 2014

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If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

October 26 2014

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Is it possible to lose my salvation?

October 26 2014