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Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is "saving faith"?
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You just wrote a mini sermon!!! Kudos....! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?
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Excellent!!!!!!!!! *Bible TRUTH...Simply Stated!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean to judge impartially?
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James, my Brother...you are on a roll...!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Was the Apostle Paul actually a false prophet?
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EXCELLENT!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
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James, my Brother...I concur with you and have seen many of what and whom you speak of...!!! The Bible speaks much on the many "wiles of Satan...dressed in...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
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Simply Excellent!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is the United States a Christian nation?
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James, you are "on a roll"...great answer!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it ok to minister with an online ordination?
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James,... simply a Mini-Sermon, my Brother!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is replacement theology?
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James, my Brother-IN-CHRIST!!!...."Like minds think alike!!!" --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?
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James, "....the wiles of the Devil are many; concealed on his craftiness...just like in the Garden of Eden...!!! --ANDY--
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is the last verse in the book of John literal or hyperbole?
I would say that John's statement was intended as an opinion (as indicated by the words "I suppose") rather than meant to be regarded as a provable fact, but...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?
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Simply "BIBLE-Truth & Scripture Strong"!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did Jesus say that He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel?
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Most Excellent!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is the symbolism of water baptism?
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I could not have stated or written a better answer on this topic myself! Kudos, a Hearty vote up and a Favorite Star as well I give you!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior?
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James, your most excellent answer is like a "mini-sermon ' on this subject. A Vote up and a Favorite star I give you! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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Ainsley is totally and "True to GOD's WORD" correct!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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Danny, a 'most excellent answer that really gives full understanding to your points of emphasis. A hearty Vote up and a Favorite Star as well...!!! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is the origin of the different ethnicities among the human race?
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A Vote up and I concur totally with your answer!!! --Andy--
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that God is able to keep us from falling (Jude 24)?
The doxology of Jude 1:24-25 says, "To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did Jesus mean we should literally pluck out our eyes and cut off our hands in Matthew 5:29-30 and 18:8-9?
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says something that must certainly have seized His hearers' attention: "If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How many Israelites left Egypt in the exodus?
When the Israelites left Egypt in the exodus, there were "about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides women and children" (Exodus 12:37). The "men on...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is prophetic ministry?
Prophetic ministry, as understood by Charismatic groups today, is any ministry that relies on the gift of prophecy and new revelation from God to guide the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about cowardice or being a coward?
At first glance, it would seem the Bible has very little to say about cowardice. Some translations do not even contain the word, while in others it is found...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'He who has ears to hear'?
In the Gospels, Jesus speaks of those who have "ears to hear" at the end of a difficult saying or parable (e.g., Matthew 11:15; Mark 4:9, 23). Who is "he who...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Rizpah in the Bible?
Rizpah was a concubine of King Saul's who played a minor role in two events in David's rise to power. Although David was anointed by Samuel to succeed Saul...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Jedidiah in the Bible?
The only mention of the name Jedidiah in the Bible is found in 2 Samuel 12:25. King Solomon, second son of David and Bathsheba, was given the name Jedidiah...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is Sunday the Christian Sabbath?
Observing a Sabbath day of rest/non-work was a command in the Old Covenant law (Exodus 20:8; 31:12-18). Christians are not under the law but have...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Coverdale Bible?
The Coverdale Bible, named after its compiler, Myles Coverdale, was published on October 4, 1535, in Europe. It was the first English translation of the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Lexham English Bible (LEB)?
Lexham English Bible - History The Lexham English Bible (LEB) was published by Logos Bible Software in 2012. It is solely electronic and available for free...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Jansenism, and is it biblical?
Jansenism was a system of doctrine that began with the writings of Cornelius Jansen, a Catholic theologian in France in the 17th century. Jansenism was...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about a contentious or quarrelsome woman?
Have you ever worked closely with an argumentative person? His or her words and actions spread like poison, casting a negative atmosphere over everyone...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of shibboleth in the Bible?
A word occurring only once in the Bible (in Judges 12:6), shibboleth literally means "ear of corn" or "river." However, it is not the literal meaning of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be God-centered?
Everyone's life has a center. Our center is the hub around which all decisions revolve. For some, survival is the hub from morning until night. For others,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the second heaven?
The second heaven is not called such in Scripture; rather, the existence of the second heaven is inferred from the fact that the Bible speaks of a "third...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the repose of the soul?
The phrase repose of the soul is used in Catholicism to refer to the eternal rest a person experiences once he or she enters heaven to be with God. A...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can backmasking hidden in a song be spiritually dangerous?
Backmasking, or backward masking, is an audio technique in which a voice message or series of sounds is recorded backward onto an audio track intended to be...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who is the Qoheleth in Ecclesiastes?
Qoheleth, a Hebrew word meaning "preacher," "teacher," or "a collector of sayings," appears in the first verse of the book of Ecclesiastes. In fact, the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Cepher Bible?
The Cepher, sometime referred to as the "Cepher Bible," is a non-scholarly work that claims to restore many "missing" books, phrases, and chapters to the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a Mezuzah?
A Mezuzah is a small piece of parchment containing Scripture that is kept in a small case or tube attached to the doorpost of a Jewish home. The word...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Tisha B'Av?
Tisha B'Av is a Jewish fast day commemorating several tragedies the Jewish people have endured, including the destruction of the first and second temples. Av...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a denomination?
In a religious context, the word denomination is often defined as "a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian church." One denomination will include...
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CC Beasley
What happened to Moses' staff?
I can agree with the statements made. Yes, the Bible does state that the Rod was not with the Arc at King Solomon's dedication of the Temple. But I do differ...
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by Dan Lea
Have any aspects of end times prophecy been fulfilled?
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This article does reference anything scriptural, but in 2012 there was a discussion about "barcoding" humans. DON'T TAKE THE MARK!...
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by Melissa Jones
Does the Bible say that abandonment is a valid reason for divorce and remarriage?
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What about physical abuse
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TERI BESSINGER
What does washing of water by the word mean in Ephesians 5:26?
I believe the husband is to speak the word of God over his wife therefore cleansing her by the washing of the word of God in every circumstance.
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Wade Bain
, Retired businessman
Who was Philip Davies and how did he contribute to or detract from Biblical scholarship?
Philip R. Davies (1945–2018) Is there a biography about him?
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Anonymous
Is the last verse in the book of John literal or hyperbole?
"Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that ...
John 21:25
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about art?
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Art is a very subjective form of expression and can have a multitude of interpretations. No one can truly know the motives of dead artists unless there is an...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?
Any attempts to reconcile Darwinian Evolutionary Theory or Day Age Creationist Theory with the biblical creation account are flawed for the following reason....