What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?
According to a little historical research I have done over the last few years, the first wave of Israelites who left the main group and moved to Africa was...
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Daniel Carlson
, Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
One who is truly “born of the Spirit” is like Enoch of old and has reached the point of overcoming the sins and weakness of this life. [Jesus said to...
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Kim Hunley
What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?
I'm going through this myself so I can share what God has given me. For three days my daily verse was about patience. God is not slow in the way we...
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Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
Who is Benny Hinn and are his teachings Biblical?
I have been receiving mail from the Benny Hinn Missions. Is he a Christian, or should I recycle the mail?
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Why did Jesus refer to James and John as the sons of thunder?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the meaning of the parables of fasting at the wedding feast, the old cloth, and the wineskins?
These parables, found in Mark 2:18-22, begin with a statement that the Pharisees and the disciples of John the Baptist were fasting. The twice-weekly fast...
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Why does it seem God was so much more personally interactive with humans in the Old and New Testament than He is today?
I think that we perceive that because we are reading about personal accounts in the lives of people who are very close to God. I know that there are many...
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Larry Pittman
, Bible student, reading His Word & seeking God diligently
What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?
Love your husband and continue doing what you're doing by prayer and reading. The best thing you can do for your marriage is to draw as close to Jesus as you...
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
What does the Bible say about "pulling the plug" on someone being kept alive by artificial means?
Life support refers to technological devices, primarily respirators, which are intended to keep an individual breathing, when they are incapable of doing so...
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How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
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Who are the 144,000?
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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?
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What happened at the Pool of Bethesda?
The Pool of Bethesda was "in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate" (John 5:2), which places it north of the temple, near Fort Antonia. John gives the additional...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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When and how was Israel conquered by the Assyrians?
Assyria's conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel began approximately 740 BC under King Pul. First Chronicles 5:26 notes, "So the God of Israel stirred up...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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When and how was Judah conquered by the Babylonians?
During the reign of King Jehoiakim, 635-597 BC, "Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant for three years. Then he turned and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What was the purpose of the Levitical Law?
There is often confusion about the role of the Old Testament Law and how it relates to Christians today. Some say the Levitical laws were just for the Jewish...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to be sanctified?
To be sanctified is to be "set apart." Synonyms for sanctified are holy, consecrated, and hallowed. The Bible speaks of things being "sanctified," such as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about family problems?
Family problems are nothing new. In a fallen world, those we should love the most-our families-often become the ones we fight with the most. The Bible...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why is skepticism of religion so prevalent today?
Religious skepticism should not be confused with outright atheism or irreligion, although atheists can be considered one type of religious skeptic. The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Antichrist?
First John 2:18 speaks of the Antichrist: "Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the story of Elijah and Elisha?
Elijah and Elisha are two of the most well-known prophets of Israel. They both served in the northern kingdom of Israel. Elijah is first introduced in 1...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Thomas Jefferson Bible?
The Thomas Jefferson Bible, also known as the Jefferson Bible, and officially titled The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, is a work of Thomas Jefferson,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How tall was Goliath?
Goliath is a biblical character found in 1 Samuel 17. The Bible says he was a large man who fought as a champion for the Philistine army against God's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is God giving people in closed countries dreams and visions to bring them to faith in Christ?
In Acts 10, a man in Caesarea named Cornelius receives a vision from God instructing him to send for a man named Peter (Simon Peter, an apostle of Jesus),...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How old was Mary when Jesus was born?
While the Bible does not specifically state how old Mary was when Jesus was born, most Christian historians speculate that she was around 15-16 years of age...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How did the apostle Paul die?
The Bible does not say how the apostle Paul died. Writing in 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Paul seems to be anticipating his soon demise: "For I am already being poured...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about having a living will?
We all die. Physical death is a certainty for all of us, unless we happen to be one of those believers who "are alive and remain" at the time of the rapture...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about diversity?
Diversity is, basically, variety. In recent times, the word diversity has taken on the specific connotation of "variety of people within a group"-the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Epaphroditus in the Bible?
Epaphroditus played a key role in biblical history, even if his name is not immediately recognizable. He is mentioned by name twice in the book of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Clement of Rome?
Clement of Rome was an early church father who lived and ministered at the close of the apostolic era near the end of the first century. He was a bishop of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Restored Church of God, and what do they believe?
The Restored Church of God (RCG) is one of many offshoots of the original Worldwide Church of God (WCG), founded by Herbert W. Armstrong in 1934. The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What happened at the Pool of Siloam?
The Pool of Siloam, also called the Pool of Shiloah (Isaiah 8:6), has a rich and storied history, which involves an ancient king of Judah, a famous sermon,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was the oldest man in the Bible?
Genesis chapter 5 lists nine men who had very long lives. How and why they lived such long lives is not specifically said. Adam lived 930 years (Genesis...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Onesiphorus in the Bible?
The name Onesiphorus may not have caught on like other Bible names such as Matthew, Mark, and Mary, but that's not because of any negative connotation the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about flattery?
Flattery can be defined as "the act of giving excessive compliments, generally for the purpose of ingratiating oneself with the subject." The difference...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Gaius in the Bible?
Several men in the New Testament share the name Gaius, a common name in the first century. All of these men were involved in the ministry of the apostles in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Diotrephes in the Bible?
Diotrephes is mentioned in one passage of the Bible, in the short letter of 3 John. In brief, Diotrephes was a self-seeking troublemaker in an unnamed local...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Eutychus in the Bible?
Eutychus, whose name means "fortunate," had the misfortune of falling out of a window-and the fortune of experiencing a miracle directly afterwards. The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the concept of 'already but not yet'?
The theological concept of "already but not yet" holds that believers are actively taking part in the kingdom of God, although the kingdom will not reach its...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is pastoral theology?
Pastoral theology is the study of what the Bible says about the office of pastor/elder/bishop/overseer. It applies timeless biblical truth to situations...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is an evangelist?
An evangelist is someone who proclaims good news; in other words, a preacher of the gospel or a missionary. A person with the gift of evangelism is often...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are the Catholic Ten Commandments?
The biblical Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21, are listed as follows: (1) "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a Family-Integrated Church, and is it biblical?
A Family-Integrated Church (FIC) is a church where families attend services together rather than children or teens attending their own Sunday school,...