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Discussion on whether theology has to be systematic

May 15th, 2015
Ed Chait May 14, 2015 Does theology have to be systematic? Like · Comment Seen by 24 Tim White Eventually, since we learn about an organized God who desires us to know Him And learn of Him. And since the process involves renewing the mind, our learning requires that we can mentally catalog what we learn in a systematic way. Systematic understanding helps us grasp ideas that are not clearly described but assumed we would discover. Yesterday at 1:34am · Like · 2 William . . .

Question on Why God allowed sin to enter the world

May 13th, 2015
Sarah Van Baale‎Got Questions Writers May 12, 2015 My son, Isaac, (12) has been asking everyone he knows - literally everyone - if they can explain why God allowed sin to enter into the world. Not why sin is in the world. Not why bad things happen to people. Not why the devil is allowed to wreak havoc. He wants to know why God initially allowed Satan to enter the garden - so to speak, though he didn't phrase it that way. I gave my thoughts to him, and talked about free will. I asked him how he would feel if every . . .

Help with a Q on Mosaic Law

May 6th, 2015
Joe Maxey May 5, 2015 Here's a question I received yesterday. I assume the questioner is asking about whether we are still under the Jewish legal system and dietary laws and why is there a trinity? Any ideas on this one? What explanation would you give then to what Jesus said in Mathew 5:17-20? This is directly from God Himself. And also what explanation will you give on the writings of the prophets, there prophecies about the house of Juda and the house of Israel without the hebraic root understa... See More Like . . .

Writer Discussion on Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

May 6th, 2015
Justin Tilghman May 6, 2015 Sort of tagging on Ed Chait's question: does anyone here have any experience or thoughts on Bethel Church's School of Supernatural Ministry? Does GQ have a particular opinion on it? We have several people in our area attending a local campus and some of the things I read on their website give me pause. It seems VERY heavy on signs and wonders and Christ dying to make his people "a new race of beings on the planet who [are] naturally supernatural." They have a prayer room that looks very much . . .

Writer Discussion on how the doctrine of a “Second Blessing” affects a church

May 6th, 2015
Ed Chait May 4 at 12:20am · Edited My wife and I were talking today about the doctrine of a second "baptism of the Holy Spirit" as a separate and distinct event from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. In addition to there being no significant scriptural support for this, we both thought it essentially produces two classes of believers. Those who have attained the requirements for or been favored with this second blessing and those who haven't. I haven't had all that much exposure to this . . .

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES – PLEASE GIVE US YOUR SUGGESTIONS

May 4th, 2015

At the suggestion of one of our writers (thank you, Chris Dupre!), we’re compiling a list of recommended resources for our volunteers. Please tell us what websites, books, tools, etc. you use to help with your answers or in your own Christian walk. It would be great if you could include a little blurb about what the site or tool offers and whether it is free to use. Please email your suggestions to Gwen@GotQuestions.org by May 20th.

Sample Q&As from April

May 4th, 2015
Question: Hello, Does the Bible say anything about a person refusing to offer a business service to another person due to moral/religious values? Thanks Jorge Answered by: Ed Romero, who has been a volunteer with us since July 2011. Answer: Hi, Jorge! Thank you for question. This is a really nuanced subject which really isn't black and white. The Bible doesn't say (that I know of) to whom we can or can't offer services. However, it does give us permission to buy from pagans. For example, in 1 Corinthians, they were allowed to even buy meat . . .

Isaiah 53 (“Suffering Servant”) and the Nation of Israel

April 29th, 2015
Ed Chait April 29, 2015 This is a question of mine that I thought I would ask at the best place I know to ask questions. What are good arguments that Israel cannot be the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53? Like · Comment Seen by 22 Ed Romero and Jinny Leo like this. Robert Lowry Because the verses so clearly describe the person of Jesus, rather than a nation? (just like 42:1-9 and 49:1-7) 7 hrs · Like · 4 Sarah Van Baale The last line reads, . . .

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