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Holy Bible, Eph. 1:2 KJV
The Holy Spirit begins most of His Epistles to the Body of Christ with this thought. He does so because it is vital that we comprehend and embrace God’s grace and God’s peace.
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Q: My Aunt stole all my Grandmother’s money and left her destitute at the end of her life. It was quite a large sum, but my Grandmother was too embarrassed to report it.
The problem is that my Mother says that we need to include this relative in our family functions because Jesus tells us to love our enemies.
I am not certain what to do, because I honestly do not feel unforgiveness toward her, yet I don’t wish to share company with her. She is not the least bit repentant, and is very untrustworthy. I do believe that I am commanded to love my enemies (and that of my Grandmother), but does that mean that I have to entertain them in my home? Angela
A: Your Mother is correct, and wise.
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Q: Thirty years ago I received the Baptism in the Holy Ghost. It was a great desire fulfilled, a supernatural experience that I will always treasure. However, since that day, in meetings, or in private, it has never seemed supernatural like that first time.
I feel frustrated because I know the difference between that first time, effortless beautiful tongues, and since then, sounding made up. Can you help me? Jane
A: Yes I can help you Jane.
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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Isaiah. 9:6-7 KJV
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Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Jn. 8:31-32 KJV
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Q: What’s your opinion of the “Oneness Doctrine”? I have recently met someone who believes this teaching. Dave
A: Weird aren’t they? They carry the sheen common to many cults; it reminds me of processed cheese.
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Q: My sister asked me if it says in the Bible that Satan can read our thoughts. I’ve always been taught that he cannot, but I can’t find scripture to back that up. Sandy
A: Sandy, there’s no Scripture saying that Satan can discern a Christian’s thoughts or read their mind.
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Q: Does a believer, that is; someone who has repented, and is fully immersed in water, need to go through deliverance ministry after salvation? Latoya
A: Believer in what Latoya? Even the cults preach repentance and water baptism, each with their bespoke ersatz-christ.
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Q: Are Jews under the Law, or are they made righteous by faith? Do Jews need salvation to go to Heaven? Maria
A: The Old Covenant ended when Christ died; the Temple curtain was rent, and God left the Temple.
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Q: Can anyone anoint with anointing oil, or are only specific people supposed to use it? Amanda
A: Every believer is called to Christ as His follower and disciple; to learn from Him, and fulfil His will on Earth today.
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Q: Can a Christian be a teacher in a Public School? John
A: First we need to clarify the term public school, which in the UK where I grew up, refers to a private fee-paying school where parents have to be very well-heeled to send their children.
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Q: What does it mean to be spirit-conscious?
A: Marvellous question! It’s a phrase of modern Christian jargon, not in the Bible, however it can be a useful term when understood properly.
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Dr. Edward Jenner 1749 – 1823
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Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.
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Q: Who was there to record Jesus’ words, such as when He told Pontius Pilate that he had no power over Him. Who was there to record Jesus actually saying these private words to Pilate? And who was there to record all the other private things Jesus said to people, such as when He told Nicodemus in the middle of the night that he had to be born again to see the kingdom of God.
This is really bothering me. Who was there to record all these private conversations of Jesus with other people. Mark
A: Thank you for your thoughtful question Mark. I know how you feel when an unresolved detail nags and niggles. So here’s the answer.
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This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son, cleanseth us from all sin.
Holy Bible 1 Jn. 1:5-7 KJV
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Q: My church teaches tongues in the Bible were known languages, and that the Gift of Tongues ceased when the Bible was completed. Is this right?
A: Satan has led many denominations astray by teaching this fatal error. It results in a powerless fellowship, completely hobbled by unbelief.
No, your leaders are teaching you serious error on both counts.
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
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Q: I feel as though I’m in a spiritual rut; just going through the routines of prayer, and church activities, but without really advancing in God. Any ideas to help?
A: It is a common situation; due to a surfeit of church-iness: Not enough Jesus.
Here’s the solution, if you mean business with God.
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Deliverance to the captives: A Chinese girl grew normally, until she became quiet and withdrawn. Soon she was in a world of her own. The doctors called her Schizoid, her neighbours called her crazy. Her parents were at their wit’s end. Then Jesus set her free.
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners;
1 Tim 1:15 KJV
Through simple faith in Jesus Christ, God provides everything for everybody. Forgiveness of sins, healing of diseases, peace beyond understanding, and… Deliverance to the Captive.