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Testimonials from December 2015

January 2nd, 2016
From a questioner: "Hello! Before asking my questions I would like express my appreciation for the helpful resources you have provided for the edification of God's people. May the Lord bless you greatly!" From a questioner: "To start off, I really want to extend my gratitude and happiness to your team for answering all my past questions. Strange as they may seem, I wholeheartedly try to my best to lay it out as plainly as possible without sounding offensive or annoying." From a donor: "I appreciate, value and use your resources every day! Thank . . .

Sample Q&A from December 2015

January 2nd, 2016
Question: What does the bible have to say about planning for the future. Is this a lack of faith? Answered by: Trudy VanderVeen, who has been a volunteer with us since December, 2007. Answer: First of all, the Bible says that we are not to WORRY about the future. "Don't worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food, drink and clothes . . . Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern (Matthew 6:25 & 31, New . . .

From a writer about the Wise Men

December 17th, 2015
‎Jason Finch‎ to Got Questions Writers December 17, 2015 The arrival of the wise men (Matthew 2:7-11). The wise men that came from the eastern lands represented the great heart of the world bearing witness to Jesus Christ. Legend has it that there were 3 men, and each were a king, priest and prophet. The three gifts presented legendarily represent the three downsides to mankind and his world. Gold: This represents the riches of the world and our love for money, material gain, wealth and status. . . .

Encouragement from a site user

December 14th, 2015
Jeff Laird December 14, 2015 From a site user, as an intro to their next question: "To start off, I really want to extend my gratitude and happiness to your team for answering all my past questions. Strange as they may seem, I wholeheartedly try to my best to lay it out as plainly as possible without sounding offensive or annoying." . . .

Discussion on usage of “church” in the New Testament

December 14th, 2015
Ed Chait December 14 at 8:40am When the NT uses the word "church", is God strictly referring to the local church or is He referring to a universal Body of Christ comprised of everyone who is saved? Do we have an article on this? LikeComment Seen by 37 Comments Joe Maxey Ed..check out GQ article "What is the Church" Like · Reply · 1 · December 14 at 8:58am Ed Chait Thanks Joe. I read that article and it expresses my understanding . . .

Sample Q&As from November

December 2nd, 2015
Question: Why do you criticize other religions? Aren't you as Christians supposed to encourage faith, not break it down; also to do good to all men ? I would suggest you to ponder on that matter. Answered by: Chris Plumberg, who has been a volunteer with us since October 2009. Answer: Thanks for your question. I actually find your question rather confusing. First, I`m not sure what you mean when you say `criticize other religions.` For example, if by this you mean `calling the adherents of other religions names` or `pretending believers in . . .

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