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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 . . .

Thank yous from November donors

December 3rd, 2015
I use Got Questions every day and it has been so great for my bible study. I rely on the accuracy and the ease with which I find the answers. I love this!   This website has been a vital and much needed resource in my life.I simply cant ask my pastor all the questions I would like to ask and this site has proved to be theologically sound, prompt in responding and loving in delivering the answers. Thank you so, so much for all your hard work....may you be richly blessed knowing that you are making an eternal impact in many lives.   I . . .

Encouragements from site users

December 2nd, 2015
I don't think compliments come any higher than this from a questioner today: "You are the most biblical organization I have ever found." From a donor: I am an M.D. who retired 6 years ago from medical practice and since then have been involved in the chaplaincy ministry of our Bexar County Jail that houses some 4,000 inmates. I teach a Bible class abut my main job is visiting the inmates in their pods. My main effort is to introduce them to our Loving Savior and Lord. Many know of Him but they do not know Him. They have questions that would . . .

Scripture for December 2015

December 2nd, 2015
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this." (Isaiah 9:6–7, ESV) "Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, . . .

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