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Sample Q&A from July 2016

August 1st, 2016
Question: Read 1 Corinthians chap 5 vs 5. What does it mean? Answered by: Dawn James, who has been a volunteer with us since June, 2012. Answer: Just to be clear, the sentence in 1 Cor. 5:5 starts in v. 4, so 1 Cor. 5:4-5 says, "In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus." Most of the book of 1 Corinthians deals with serious issues within . . .

Testimonials from July 2016

August 1st, 2016
From a questioner: "Dear reader, God has a purpose for all of us. Clearly, he gave you a purpose with GotQuestions.org. This website has served a very valuable service in my life. Some questions are personal, some aren't. With that in mind, I know I can come to this website for answers to my questions. May God bless you abundantly and graciously. Thank you greatly for your assistance. As I dig deeper into the bible, I find myself asking questions about the different authors of this great series of books. This is one question that I have been pondering . . .

Praises and Prayer Requests – August 2016

August 1st, 2016
We so appreciate your prayers! Here are some specific requests for this month: 1. God's continued provision for this ministry and wisdom for us in how to best steward the resources He provides. 2. God's protection over the lives of volunteers, contractors, staff, and those in our circles of influence. Please pray that we will stay focused on God and encouraged in His strength. 3. Persistent joy, hope, and peace in the lives of volunteers, contractors, staff, and those in our circles of influence. As you would expect, the life events of volunteers . . .

Scripture for August 2016

August 1st, 2016
"And he said to me, 'It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son'" (Revelation 21:6–7, ESV). "So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen . . .

Mark your calendars – 15th Anniversary Celebration coming Summer 2017

July 1st, 2016

As you saw from Shea’s email earlier this month, 2017 will mark GotQuestions.org’s 15-year anniversary! Many of you have already expressed interest in gathering in Colorado Springs for a celebration next June (which we hope can be a combination of fellowship with other GQ writers, some training, and family vacation for you). If you are interested in attending and have not already let us know, please email Questions@GotQuestions.org. We’ll keep you updated on the details.

Praise Reports and News

July 1st, 2016
As many of you saw on the Facebook Writers' Group page, our staff had a week of brainstorming, collaborating, instruction, and team building at the end of June. It went well and was a great time. Thank you for your prayers! Last month we also asked you to pray regarding various office transitions. Thank you so much for doing so! After much prayer and searching, the Got Questions office is moving. We are thrilled with our new space and so grateful for what God has provided, both in the past 8 years at our old office and in placing us in this new . . .

Sample Q&A from June 2016

July 1st, 2016
Question: I keep hearing atheists use the argument "the burden of proof is on the theist to prove there is a god". Is this a logically sound argument on any level? I have no idea how to respond to this statement because it seems impossible to refute. While I am a firm believer in the Christian God, this is a tricky one for me. What can a Christian say in response to this atheistic argument? Answered by: Larry Starkey, who has been a volunteer with us since October, 2015. Answer: You are right -- atheists like to think they hold a default position . . .

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