What does it mean to be chastened? How does God chasten us?
Hebrews 12:6 says, "For whom the Lord loves he chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives" (KJV). Another word for "chasten" is "discipline." The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?
Ultimately, the answer to this question is "sin." It is the sin nature of man that causes us to worship modern idols, all of which are, in reality, forms of...
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Salem Markus Purba
Why does God allow Satan to attack us?
As a believers and followers of God in Jesus Christ, we are given the right to become children of God (John 1:10-13); it means, we have the God's power (the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Trinity Sunday?
Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost to honor the Holy Trinity-the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Although the word "trinity" does not appear in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Ignatius of Antioch?
Ignatius of Antioch was an early church father, and not much is known about him. What we do know is primarily drawn from his own writings. Ignatius was the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is spiritual death?
Death is separation. A physical death is the separation of the soul from the body. Spiritual death, which is of greater significance, is the separation of...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What does the Bible say about transferring spirits?
Transferring spirits It is my opinion that transferring evil spirits is not possible without God allowing it. No evil spirit can be transferred to a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are there supposed to be any rituals in Christianity?
In religious contexts, a ritual is a set form of worship. Rituals involve symbolic physical actions; some examples of rituals are genuflecting before...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the Jebusites?
When God promised to give Abraham a land for his descendants, it was described as being inhabited by many tribes, including the Jebusites (Genesis 15:18-21)....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why can't Catholics eat meat on Fridays during Lent?
Catholics practice various acts of penitence and spiritual self-discipline during Lent, the (approximately) forty days leading up to Easter. One of those...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the story of David and Bathsheba?
The story of David and Bathsheba is one of the most dramatic accounts in the Old Testament. One night in Jerusalem, King David was walking upon his rooftop...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Amnon rape Tamar? Why didn't David punish Amnon?
The sordid story of Amnon and Tamar is part of the disintegration of David's family after his sin with Bathsheba. Amnon was the half-brother of Tamar, as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about the pre-existence of souls?
The Bible says nothing about the pre-existence of souls because this is a man-made idea with no basis in truth. The Bible makes it clear that every human...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the mighty men of David?
Second Samuel 23:8-39 and 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 list a group of people known as mighty men of David or David's mighty men. They are also referred to as the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What were the chief priests?
The priesthood began when the nation of Israel left Egypt during the Exodus. In Numbers 3:12-13 the Lord set apart the entire tribe of Levi for special...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the Levitical priesthood?
The Levitical priesthood began with Aaron, the older brother of Moses (Exodus 28:1-3). Aaron's descendants served as the priests in Israel, ministering in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about panic attacks?
According to the Mayo Clinic website, a panic attack is "a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the symbolism of the potter and clay in the Bible?
The Bible uses symbolism to deepen the message God has for His people. One such symbol is that of potter and clay. The most detailed example is found in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to the four winds?
Wind is frequently used in the Bible as a metaphor for some spiritual truth (e.g., Psalm 78:39 and Jeremiah 22:22). This holds true when the Bible refers to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is Jerusalem known as the City of David?
The first mention in the Old Testament of Jerusalem as the "City of David" is found in 2 Samuel 5:7: "David captured the fortress of Zion-which is the City...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about popularity / wanting to be popular?
We all crave acceptance by others. Babies are socialized by learning to read the cues from those they want to please and adjusting their behaviors...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Joshua curse Jericho in Joshua 6:26?
After the defeat of Jericho, Joshua declared, "Cursed before the LORD is the one who undertakes to rebuild this city, Jericho: At the cost of his firstborn...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about wearing hats in church?
In Western culture, it has always been considered rude or disrespectful for a man to wear a hat inside a building, including a church building. Even a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What was the significance of the Jordan crossing?
The Israelites' crossing of the Jordan River on dry land was of tremendous significance to the Israelites. Joshua explained the significance of this event...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How much of a role should media have in worship services?
We live in an increasingly technological age, and media of all types are playing an ever-growing role in church worship services. How large a role should...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should a Christian do when convictions violate a tolerant society?
There is much controversy in our culture today surrounding Christian businesses being forced to photograph gay engagements, bake cakes or provide flowers for...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does God's promise to Joshua and Israel in Joshua 1:9 apply to us?
In Joshua 1:9, God commanded Joshua, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why were the Philistines and the Israelites always at war?
It seems that, no matter where you turn in the Old Testament, Israel is fighting the Philistines. While that's a slight exaggeration-there were fights with...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it wrong for a Christian to be depressed?
Depression is somewhat of a charged issue among Christians. Some flatly declare it to be a sin. The thinking is that depression reveals a lack of faith in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was the commander of the army of the LORD in Joshua 5:14?
In Joshua 5:13-15 we read of Joshua's conversation with the "commander of the army of the LORD." This commander appeared to Joshua near Jericho, before that...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the New Calvinists, and what are the beliefs of New Calvinism?
New Calvinism is not a new branch of theology or a denomination. Rather, it is a "revival" of sorts-a revival of traditional, "old" Calvinism. The movement...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the bible say about shamanism?
Shamanism is a counterfeit, anti-Christian worldview in which the intermediary between the natural and the supernatural is called a shaman. Shamanism is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian pledge allegiance to the flag?
There is nothing sinful about saying a pledge, as long as the pledge does not take away from our commitment to the Lord Jesus. The Pledge of Allegiance to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does the Bible say anything about Russia in relation to the end times?
With Russia back in the news in a big way, many people are wondering if recent events in eastern Europe have anything to do with end-times prophecy-and, if...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why was the altar in Joshua 22:10-34 such a big deal?
When God revealed the Law of Moses, He prohibited the building of altars other than those He had commanded (Deuteronomy 12:1-14). Yet in Joshua 22 the tribes...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did the Israelite spies visit the house of Rahab the prostitute?
Before Israel's battle against the city of Jericho, Joshua sent two spies into the city to investigate (Joshua 2). When these two spies' presence was...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about teamwork?
While the wordteamworkdoes not appear in the Bible, this ancient tome contains a lot of information about working together. Teamwork is evident in the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who is the Lady of Guadalupe? Were the apparitions of Mary at Guadalupe real?
In Catholicism, Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico, pictured as a woman in a blue mantle. Her hands are folded, her eyes are cast downward,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is an heir in the Bible?
The literal meaning ofheiris "someone who has been appointed to receive an inheritance." An heir is a person who receives something of value from a father...
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Don Whitley
, Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.
Are the scars on Jesus' body healed now that he is in Heaven?
My suggestion would be to look at 1 Corinthians 15:44. Christ was on earth in a physical body, but I do not believe Christ is in a physical body in heaven...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
Is Jesus still with nail scars and the wound on his side?
If this is true, the nail scars and the spear wound was not the only wounds that Jesus sustained, he also suffered lash wounds and thorn crown. But why does ...
John 20:27
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Why didn't God see that 'it was good' after the second day of creation?
For each day, God "saw that it was good" except the second day. For the first day, God still said the light was good, but God did not make any comments about...
Genesis 1:8
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Why do most Christians meet together for fellowship, study, and worship on Sunday?
I think effort to answer certain questions on this topic might lead us to the will of God concerning this issue 1) when was the origin of sabbath? Genesis...
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Donald Woody
, Musician/Producer
Should a believer talk in tongues?
There is nothing in all of holy scriptures that says or even requires that ALL believers Speak in Tongues. The Bible actually makes a case for the opposite...