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Q: What’s the Christian view of gene therapy of disease, and the use of stem-cells to treat genetic disorders?
A: This topic arises when people depart from the LORD’s will for us, either through rejection of the Gospel of Christ, or a shallow understanding of redemption by faith in Him.
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Deliverance to the captives: A Chinese girl grew normally, until she became quiet and withdrawn.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 wits’ 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.
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And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
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The origin of Valentine’s Day: What has the sending of Valentine’s Day Cards got to do with Christianity, Love, and the Message of Christ? Absolutely nothing.
Here’s a light-hearted Christian Perspective on Valentine’s Day and Romance: With the Perfect Antidote to both: the only True Love Story.
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Q: I’ve grown up in a Baptist home and have always been taught that homosexuality is wrong. But lately I’ve been thinking about it, because my best friend (who I’ve been trying to lead to the Lord for years) has recently told me that she is bisexual.
As I’ve pondered it more and more, I’ve come to the tear-jerking question: What kind of God would limit love, or how people love each other? Dani
A: You were taught correctly, homosexuality is a sinful perversion repeatedly condemned by Almighty God. Lev. 18:22,29, Lev. 20:13, Deu. 23:17, Rom. 1:18,24,26-28, 1 Co. 6:9-10, Rev. Chs. 21 and 22 KJV
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When we walk in loving obedience, God imparts unshakeable confidence and assurance by the anointing within, the witness of the Holy Ghost.
We have the peace and joy of Heaven inside.
Demons sense your approach and get nervous, because when you turn up, so does God.
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Seven keys to a victorious walk in God’s Love.
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The brief and beautiful narrative of the Book of Ruth, in the Holy Bible, is an illustration of God’s perfect love, and what He will do for the helpless and hopeless when they wholeheartedly turn to Him.
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Countless wise men, poets, and philosophers have lived and died without ever finding out what love is. Here’s the key.
Scientists are completely stumped by the most important human trait of all, so they simply discount it. For modern science, love, like God, ‘doesn’t exist’.
Before I was saved I studied Zoology under Sir John Krebs. His father, Hans Krebs, was awarded the Nobel Prize for discovering the citric acid, or Krebs Cycle. A basic biochemical pathway of energy production common to all living cells.
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Q: What is the difference between hating the sin and hating the sinner? In Psalms 139:19-22 David is talking about hating those who hate God. Is this kind of righteous anger warranted in the world today? Steve
A: From your thoughtful phrasing I’m sure you already know the answer. You refer to this passage of Psalms 139:19-23 KJV;
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Q: In Mth. 5 who is meant by the “brother” we must be reconciled with?
A: Mth. 5:21-26 KJV;
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
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For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
1 Thess. 4:3-6 KJV
This word is important for every believer, not only giggling teenagers.
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Q: What should I do with a Christian girlfriend who refuses to kiss me?
A: Simple; cease trying to kiss her: Respect, honour, and love her as you would your sister, and yourself.
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Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.
Eph. 5:2 Holy Bible, KJV
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For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
Rom. 7:9 KJV
Writing under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, God’s Apostle to the Gentiles makes a profound statement that applies to each of us, yet its meaning floats over most Christians’ heads.
Let His Spirit reveal it to you now.
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What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Rom. 6:21-23 KJV
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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.
