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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?


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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does 'blessed are the meek' mean?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus opens with a series of statements known as the Beatitudes. The third Beatitude is "Blessed are the meek, for they will...

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What should a Christian wife who has a habitual cheating husband do?

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Do Christians have to believe in Creationism?

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Why did Jesus teach in parables?

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Answer by John Smith

What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?

Why Christians Should Keep (The Sabbath) God's Fourth Commandment. The Sabbath After The Resurrection Many Christians keep Sunday instead of the Sabbath,...

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Answer by April Ranta

Should we sing psalms?

Of course! God LOVES praise. David sang, wrote, and spoke praises so much that his faith and adoration pleased God and He called David a man after his own...

September 14 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by vanessa pannuti

How can I do good works if I am unable to leave my home?

In my opinion you can pray, that is very important. Salvation is not attained through "good works," but "good works" are the natural result of a life lived...

September 14 2014 1 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why do you think Jesus decided to become involved when the people ran out of wine at the wedding in Cana?

He seemed to resist becoming involved at first, so why did He change His mind?

John 2:1 - 11

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Question by Wayne Murphy

Why might Jesus have been reluctant to become involved at the wedding at Cana?

Why does it seem Jesus was reluctant to get involved at first (based on what He said to His mother)?

John 2:1 - 11

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Answer by David Armstrong , Just a follower of Jesus. I believes the Bible is G-D's Word

Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

If we take the Bible to be the true word of God, then we must accept that Creation was in six days. But nowhere does it say these days were made up of 24...

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Who do the four servants represent in the parable of the servants in Luke 12?

If Jesus is the Master, it seems they would all represent believers. Unbelievers would not be serving Jesus. Only the fourth servant does not know the Master...

Luke 12:40 - 48

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Answer by Michael Coveney

Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

A day in our eyes is 24 hours as measured from sunrise to sunset as long as we are on planet earth. It's already been mentioned that the sun wasn't created...

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Answer by Greg Kelly

How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?

In Genesis 1:26 it states "Let US make man in OUR image." In John chapter one we learn that all things were made by him. Jesus is the light of the world, and...

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What is the Catholic sacrament of Holy Eucharist?

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Answer by James goodlett

Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

I think the book of Genesis was not intended to tell us the "how" of creation, but the "Who" of creation. In ancient cultures, people tended to worship...

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What kind of sports should Christians play?

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Should we sing psalms?

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

How can I do good works if I am unable to leave my home?

St Therese of Lisieux experienced the same pain that you feel. She wanted to be a missionary like the Jesuits, to proclaim the word of God, but she was...

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Question by Tammy White

Who is speaking in Psalms 27:14?

Psalms 27:14

September 13 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brian Stewart

What are the elements of prayer?

Put into the simplist terms possible, prayer is nothing more than talking to God. You don't need special words to say, just you expressing your innermost...

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

Are the catholic seven sacraments origins from Babylonian and/or Roman religions and practices?

The number 7 is of Jewish origin. The words for Sabbath and “seven” (shevah) are related. For to swear an oath is to make a covenant and, in Hebrew, to swear...

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Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

"On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit," Rev 1:10 This is the ONLY verse in the NT which talks of 'the Lord's Day'. It is therefore impossible to decipher,...

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

Can you pray to a statue of Jesus?

God forbids idolatry, that is the worship of another god, or an image of another god. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image. Thou shalt not bow down...

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

Is homosexual orientation a sin?

I agree with reasonablefaith.org. The homosexual person is different than the homosexual act. We judge actions either as moral or immoral - in this case,...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Who is our final arbiter when interpreting scriptures?

The final arbiter is Scripture itself, not the church or any man. To declare that the church is the final arbiter is to generate more confusion with regards...

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

What are the components of the law of the spirit?

Your basic sin has been forgiven and you are delivered from the consequences of sin (John16:9). Believe that your sin has been forgiven and you are the son...

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Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

Which religious law insists that Elijah must return before the Messiah comes?

As far as I can find there is no religious law concerning Elijah's return. Instead there is a prophesy by Malachi, from the Lord, Malachi 4:1-5. 'Behold, I...

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Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?

Consider briefly Matthew 24, which preachers sometimes pervert to get many of their false ideas. The temple in Jerusalem must have been a marvelous...

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Did God literally create the earth in six 24-hour days?

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What does the Bible say about the power of words?

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What does it mean that God will pour out His Spirit on all people?

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Is it possible to sell your soul to the devil?

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Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?

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Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?

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How did the Fall affect humanity?

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why do Jehovahs Witness teach that, "Jesus Christ returned invisibly and began to rule in heaven as king in October 1914?"

In my humble opinion they operate first on a loose, false, ever-changing doctrine (a doctrine of demons) and second standard mind control use on their...

September 13 2014 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?

Exodus 20:11 tells us that God created the universe in six working days and rested on the seventh day. This was a template for mankind to follow, for God...

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