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• If David was a man after God's own heart, why would he refer to himself as holy? Isn't that pride?
  
• Is it wrong for males to wear earrings? I don't see anything to prove it wrong in the Bible.
  
• How can I find a specific scripture verse or passage in the Bible?
  
• Is it true that Satan did not know that Jesus would resurrect from the dead?
  
• My wife and I are not religious people. Should we still have our child christened?
  
• Am I an eternal spirit created at conception or a spirit sent at conception from a pool of spirits?
  
• Who was the man that fell at Peter's feet to worship, but was instructed not to do so?
  
• Why was John the Baptist put in prison, and what major thing happened to him there?
  
• What are the proper questions to ask a pastoral candidate?
  
• Can you explain these verses about the use of the tongue?
  
• What should I do when I want to read the Bible but don't know what to read?
  
• Christ said, "In my Father's house are many mansions, what does that mean?
  
• Did Satan's fall from heaven take place before man, the dinosaurs, etc?
  
• How do dinosaurs fit in with the Bible?
  
• If God and Jesus are the same person, how could He send His son?
  
• What is the difference between a deacon and an elder?
  
• Who was Melchizedek?
  
• Does God and Christianity approve of white magic?
  
• Are God and Jesus different? Who is Jesus?
  
• Should a husband and wife attend different churches?
  
• Does God love everyone equally?
  
• Please explain 2 Timothy 3:5
  
• Can you tell me how long Paul was in jail?
  
• Did God honor Jephthah's sacrifice of his daughter?
  
• Is there a "Hades"?
  
• Is it okay to dance if it is not done in a worldly way?
  
• What is the source of good, and what is the source of evil?
  
• Should a pastor require his leaders to go to Bible Study and Sunday School?
  How important is a Bible Study group or Sunday School, if you study your Bible at home?
  
• What will we do in Heaven?
  
• How can I turn my finances over to God?
  
• What does the word "rhema" mean?
  
• Is it possible to have the Holy Spirit and not speak in tongues?
  
• Is being bipolar a spiritual problem and should I stop my medication?
  
• Is it a sin for a Christian to marry a non-Christian?
  
• Can the Devil kill people?
  
• Is Heaven really in the sky somewhere?
  
• Is it true that Jesus says "I am the morning star" and that the 'morning star' in Hebrew is Lucifer?
  
• Who was Polycarp and what does he have to do with the Bible?
  
• Why should we pray when it seems our prayers are not being answered?
  
• Where in the Bible does it say God will not put more on you than you can bear?
  
• How do I forgive people that are bitter against my religion?
  
• Is there anywhere in the Bible that states it is O.K. for an unmarried man and woman to live together?
  
• Where in the Bible does it talk about the sins of the fathers being passed to the children?
  
• Is it justifiable to refrain from going to church if there are no good Christian churches in my area?
  
• What exactly does "the curse of the law" mean?
  
• Are unicorns something a Christian should enjoy?
  
• Does the Bible say if Jesus had short or long hair?
  
• How long should a person sit out of ministry after being caught in sin?
  
• Please explain Luke 17:37.
  
• Are there more parts to the Bible than what we have?
  
• Can I be in God's perfect will if I wear pants, cut my hair, wear jewelry, and wear make-up?
  
• If a woman has made a choice to terminate her pregnancy, will she be forgiven?
  
• Is being "born again" the same as being "born of God"?
  
• Why do I feel condemnation when I read the Bible?
  
• How did God become God?
  
• Is there anything in the Bible about the appropriate age difference between a man and woman in a relationship?
  
• What does it truly mean to "cleave"?
  
• What does the number forty represent in the Bible?
  
• What does the "ominpresence of God" mean?
  
• Did God create people before Adam and Eve?
  
• If a person has been baptized as an infant, why should he be baptized later in life?
  
• Why are some words considered cuss words and others are not?
  
• How does what is happening today in the Middle East fit with Bible prophecy?
  
• Is it acceptable to use bad language in music in order to reach young people with a Christian message?
  
• Is it true that Jesus Christ was married and divorced?
  
• What does the Bible say about domestic violence, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse?
  
• Why did they take their sandals off?
  
• How can I make my child understand that actions come with consequences?
  
• Does God reward the meek and humble?
  
• Would jumping during worship be considered to be bibically based?
  
• What is backsliding and when does it begin?
  
• Could you please explain 1 Timothy 5:23 and Ephesians 5: 18?
  
• Does manic depressive syndrome and bipolar have any connection to being demon possessed?
  
• Does the Bible talk about two distinct gifts of tongues?
  
• How can we confess and be forgiven of sins we do not remember?
  
• If a backslider dies in that state will he still go to Heaven?
  
• Is tongues only used as a sign gift?
  
• Are all dead infants and little children saved?
  
• How can I know that I am saved and am going to heaven?
  
• Did God make the devil?
  
• How could a loving God allow a child to be born with several birth defects?
  
• Who are the two witnesses in the Book of Revelation?
  
• Can you please explain how it is that Paul became an apostle?
  
• Is there an end to the distinct separation of man as an individual and God himself?
  
• When you receive the Holy Ghost, does it always have to be an outstanding experience?
  
• Why is the Bible important to Christians?
  
• Can you tell me about the rapture and why you believe it?
  
• Evil must be part of God's cause because how does free will exist without the temptation that evil brings?
  
• How can we explain that the Bible is the inspired Word of God without circular reasoning?
  
• Is the story of Jonah real or just a story?
  
• What are your views on interracial marriages?
  
• What must one do in order to become a Christian pastor?
  
• Why would God put people in the middle of His war with Satan?
  
• Did Adam and Eve make it into heaven?
  
• How exactly does one love God?
  
• Is it a sin for a pastor to smoke cigarettes and to drink wine and alcohol?
  
• Is the Holy Spirit considered a spirit or a person?
  
• Was the Garden of Eden in a different dimension?
  
• Why should I take membership in a church?
  
• Do the fallen angels have power to travel between heaven and earth?
  
• Have I committed the unpardonable sin?
  
• How can God allow us to be born just to go to hell?
  
• Why doesn't God show Himself as He did in the past?
  
• Why is the church divided on the issue of tongues?
  
• Help me find the story about the prostitute married to a man of God.
  
• If a Christian commits suicide, will that person go to heaven or hell?
  
• What does it mean to be anointed as a warrior for Christ?
  
• Were Ananias and Sapphira deceived by the Devil through temptation?
  
• What is the significance of the Book of Judith?
  
• Why are some people black and others white?
  
• Why do so many people believe in being "slain in the Spirit" when it is not mentioned in the Bible?
  
• Besides 2 Peter 3:18-21, are there other scriptures that refer to Jesus in hell?
  
• Describe the relationship that God wants a father and son to have.
  
• Does the Bible state that a Christian must obey the secular laws of man?
  
• Please explain the differences between Catholic and Pentecostal beliefs.
  
• Why do Christians have to go to church so much?
  
• How did Paul die?
  
• Is being bulimic less a sin than being an alcoholic, drug addict, etc?
  
• Please explain "Lucifer's Flood" giving scriptures in the Bible about this.
  
• What is the sign of the Messianic Kingdom?
  
• Why should we 'fear' God if He loves us and we love Him?
  
• How should we tithe?
  
• If a person offers up their sickness as payment for their sins, will they be saved?
  
• I feel something is wrong with my church. What should I do about it?
  
• Please explain the significance of the blood of Jesus so that a child can understand.
  
• To whom do we plead the blood?
  
• What is sanctification and justification?
  
• Are we supposed to forgive everyone of everything?
  
• Does the Bible say that prophets are no longer valid in today's church?
  
• How much power does Satan have?
  
• If God loves us so much, why would He let us go to hell?
  
• What authority does Paul have over determining the way the church should be run?
  
• What day of the week did Jesus die and rise again?
  
• Do we have legal right to cast demons to the pit or abyss? Do we have legal right to instruct angels on our behalf?
  
• If two people say their wedding vows to each other, does that make them married?
  
• Is it biblically mandated for a married woman to stay home?
  
• Is water baptism required for salvation or not?
  
• Was Jesus predestined to die on the cross?
  
• Where did Cain get his wife?
  
• Explain Matthew 21:7
  
• How long should a person wait after the death of a spouse before marrying again?
  
• If you lose your salvation, how do you get saved again?
  
• Is it possible for demons to be seen by mortals?
  
• What about baptism for the dead?
  
• What can I do about my children who think they are saved but don't act like it?
  
• What exactly is the "Latter Rain"?
  
• Is there a cause for divorce besides fornication?
  
• Please explain Hebrews 10:26
  
• When someone dies do they remember the people they left on earth?
  
• What did it mean when a king would point his scepter?
  
• If the devil believes in God, why does he try to lead God's people in the wrong direction?
  
• Is there a Bible passage that tells about people having "fits" or convulsions when the Holy Spirit came upon them?
  
• Is Hell going to be on earth after Jesus comes back for his people?
  
• Is all human life sacred and therefore to be sustained at all cost and in all circumstances?
  
• Can a born again believer be demon possessed?
  
• Please tell me exactly what does "Seeking the Kingdom of God" really mean?
  
• Can a pastor who has suffered divorce continue in God's calling on his life?
  
• What does it mean when people say "Ask Jesus into your heart?
  
• We are looking for scriptures against generational curses.
  
• Who has the key to the bottomless pit?
  
• Are we to keep the ten commandments, even the Lord's sabbath?
  
• If you sin after you are saved, does that mean you were not truly saved?
  
• Will I see my puppy in heaven?
  
• What is waywardness?
  
• Can it be overly stressed that Jesus Christ came in the flesh?
  
• When a church member sows discord then leaves, should the leaders inform that person's new church?
  
• Can you give me guidance concerning an entertainment career?
  
• My question is about the gift of tongues.
  
• What is the age of accountability?
  
• Are false teachers that have lead many to destruction still a candidate through true repentance to receive the Holy Ghost?
  
• Why was it okay for King David and King Solomon to have concubines, and not for men to have concubines today?
  
• Does a church need a pastor or just elders?
  
• Is there a definite distinction between the Torah and our Old Testament?
  
• Should people of God teach their children about Santa Claus?
  
• What does the Bible say about drugs?
  
• Do we have legal right to cast demons to the pit or abyss? Do we have legal right to instruct angels on our behalf?
  
• If two people say their wedding vows to each other, does that make them married?
  
• Is it biblically mandated for a married woman to stay home?
  
• Is water baptism required for salvation or not?
  
• Was Jesus predestined to die on the cross?
  
• Where did Cain get his wife?
  
• Explain Matthew 21:7
  
• How long should a person wait after the death of a spouse before marrying again?
  
• If you lose your salvation, how do you get saved again?
  
• Is it possible for demons to be seen by mortals?
  
• What about baptism for the dead?
  
• What can I do about my children who think they are saved but don't act like it?
  
• What exactly is the "Latter Rain"?
  
• Is there a cause for divorce besides fornication?
  
• Please explain Hebrews 10:26
  
• When someone dies do they remember the people they left on earth?
  
• What did it mean when a king would point his scepter?
  
• If the devil believes in God, why does he try to lead God's people in the wrong direction?
  
• Is there a Bible passage that tells about people having "fits" or convulsions when the Holy Spirit came upon them?
  
• Is Hell going to be on earth after Jesus comes back for his people?
  
• Is all human life sacred and therefore to be sustained at all cost and in all circumstances?
  
• Can a born again believer be demon possessed?
  
• Please tell me exactly what does "Seeking the Kingdom of God" really mean?
  
• Can a pastor who has suffered divorce continue in God's calling on his life?
  
• What does it mean when people say "Ask Jesus into your heart?
  
• We are looking for scriptures against generational curses.
  
• Who has the key to the bottomless pit?
  
• Are we to keep the ten commandments, even the Lord's sabbath?
  
• If you sin after you are saved, does that mean you were not truly saved?
  
• Will I see my puppy in heaven?
  
• What is waywardness?
  
• Can it be overly stressed that Jesus Christ came in the flesh?
  
• When a church member sows discord then leaves, should the leaders inform that person's new church?
  
• Can you give me guidance concerning an entertainment career?
  
• My question is about the gift of tongues.
  
• What is the age of accountability?
  
• Are false teachers that have lead many to destruction still a candidate through true repentance to receive the Holy Ghost?
  
• Why was it okay for King David and King Solomon to have concubines, and not for men to have concubines today?
  
• Does a church need a pastor or just elders?
  
• Is there a definite distinction between the Torah and our Old Testament?
  
• Should people of God teach their children about Santa Claus?
  
• What does the Bible say about drugs?
  
• Why is there seemingly a contradiction in Acts 9:7 with Acts 22:9?
  
• I feel condemned, confused, lost. Am I still saved? Does the Lord still love me?
  
• Is something wrong with me because I did not experience being "slain in the Spirit?" Should I continue to attend this church and want to experience this phenomenon?
  
• Explain the two baptisms of Acts 8:12-17.
  
• 1. Does salvation happen before baptism? 2. When should we have communion? 3. Why do churches have different guidelines? 4. Why can't parents "let go" of their married children? 5. Should we still use the Old Testament?
  
• What are the duties of a deacon's wife?
  
• What does the Bible mean, "The dead in Christ shall rise first and those that are left shall be caught up with them in the air"?
  
• 1. Who died first, Adam or Eve? 2. Who was the first person to die, (if it wasn't Adam or Eve)
  
• Are polyamorous relationships (multiple relationships or marriages) acceptable and actually taught in the Bible?
  
• Is it necessary to speak in tongues in order to get to Heaven?
  
• Where in the Bible does it say that women can be deacons in the church?
  
• How can I convince my co-workers that we must born-again to get to heaven and that those who go to hell will burn forever?
  
• Is there more than one Heaven? If so, how are they described?
  
• How could Moses neither eat nor drink for forty days?
  
• Is it biblical for women to be preachers?
  
• Who told man to translate the Bible?
  
• Does the Bible say anything about spirits of the dead coming unasked to strangers?
  
• What does the Bible have to say about body piercing and tattoos?
  
• Who compiled the scriptures into what is now the Bible?
  
• How do divorce and remarriage affect a person's qualifcations for ministry?
  
• Will we be able to recognize our relatives or friends in Heaven?
  
• How often should the Lord's Supper be taken?
  
• How do you explain the fact that according to the bible the earth is only about 6,000 years old when science can prove that it is in fact millions and millions of years?
  
• Can you give me scriptural references for the promises of God?
  
• How does God view suicide?
  
• Please explain the great revolt mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:3.
  
• I battle with two of me, good and evil, even as a born-again, spirit-filled Christian. Can you help me?
  
• What exactly did Jesus mean when he said not to use idle words?
  
• Why would God kill someone for lying?
  
• Why did David, Abraham, and others in the Bible have concubines? Does the Bible condemn this practice?
  
• The scripture says that God knows our every thought. Will He condemn me for the ones I don't have any control over?
  
• Please explain the significance of the teaching that Jesus died spiritually on the cross before He died physically.
  
• Is expressive dancing and flag waving during church worship time scriptural?
  
• Why is "Trinitarian baptism" not mentioned anywhere else in scripture?
  
• Can we ask for healing and expect our prayers to be answered?
  
• Do you know which scripture specifically talks about the reason people get cancer?
  
• Are the good people in Islam, Hinduism and other religions going to hell?
  
• How can you get rid of a demon that haunts your dreams and frightens you awake in the middle of the night?
  
• Could the command to not communicate with the dead be applied to physically touching them?
  
• How would I explain to a non-believer what "of the glory of God" means in Romans 3:23?
  
• What is the Old Testament law governing the penalty for a man who marries his brother's wife?
  
• Are we still to keep all of the ten commandments even under grace?
  
• Why has the Sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday?
  
• Is luke 16:18 the final word on divorce and remarriage? Does Jesus really mean this literally?
  
• If a person confessed Christ as his saviour but never got the chance to be baptized, did he still go to hell?
  
• How can God justify the killing of children as seen in "The Prince of Egypt"?
  
• If a man's wife becomes mentally ill, can he marry another woman under the Christian teaching?
  
• Did Jesus perform his miracles as a man or as God?
  
• What are the seven spirits of God?
  
• Does the Bible have plenty of references against the practice of homosexuality?
  
• Did the Jews that died in the holocaust go to hell because they did not believe in Jesus?
  
• Was Jesus tortured by Satan in hell after his physical death on the cross?
  
• How do you surrender all to the Lord?
  
• How does one receive the Holy Ghost?
  
• What does it mean to count the cost to follow Jesus?
  
• What does the Bible say about a woman's attire, head covering, make up, and earings?
  
• Can a Christian join a freemason lodge?
  
• My husband and I have been revived by the Holy Spirit. Should we look for another church?
  
• Where should the tithe go?
  
• How can I understand the relations of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit?
  
• What is the difference between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven?

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