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  1. Aino

    Are those who deny eternal punishment doomed to Hell?

    Did anyone already debate whether anyones sins actually are worth an eternity in a fiery pit? I don't think a just God could literally make us go to a Hell like that forever for the sins we have time to do during our short lives. After all, anything we do here is temporary, so should the...
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    I ask all to cooperate with me in prayer against the Corona virus

    Praying for everyone affected - those who are and were sick, those having lost someone near and dear, those who Work for all of us and those who've Lost their jobs and their income. Lord have mercy on all of us!
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    Prayers for mental health!

    Hi! I need some prayers for My mental health. Just recently had to spend a Month in the hospital because of severe depression. Right now I'm at home but struggle to recover. I'm getting treatment too, but it's not helping very much and the meds Area making me hain Wright and also I don't feel...
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    If you were supposed to preach on John 14:23-29, what would you say?

    John: 14:23-29 (ESV): 23Jesus answered him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 24Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father's who sent me. 25"These...
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    Is mental illness a sign of spiritual weakness?

    In your opinion, are mental illnesses real medical condotions? Some would say, having depression is really just a sign of spiritual weakness and laziness covered up, others say taking medication for mental illnesses is wrong, and many more say going to a nonchristian therapist would be harmful...
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    How to not get so offended

    It's easy to offend and be offended on social media and the internet because it's not really that personal: you don't see the other persons face any more. That of course makes interpreting all these statements more different because it's impossible to hear or express the intended tone exactly...
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    Church, Small Groups & Social Anxiety

    Going to a small group is not the only way of having fellowship with other believers. Back to what the op asked in their last post. I didn't it had been going on so long. I have no idea what other insights to give you. It'd rather difficult online as well. Have you tried christian counseling...
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    Church, Small Groups & Social Anxiety

    Why not do something in those secular settings then? And then give some more time for getting used to the church part. Maybe once you're not so mega eager to talk to those specific people any more you'll be able to relax more and starting will get easier, I don't know?
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    Church, Small Groups & Social Anxiety

    I also think joining a small group is not a must. Especially if it takes more energy than it gives. Church gatherings are generally something that should give you power and tools to live the rest of your life as a christian. Not the other way round: you're not supposed to work all week in order...
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    The role of Church is not to do charity to the public?

    Well it sounds like there's room for improvement there.. There ought to be some ways of asking the church (as an institution) for help. An office hour specifically set up for the pastor to talk to members in need of help and a set amount of finances for that for example. Or something else. But I...
  11. Aino

    prayers for my suicidal friend

    Praying for Julie, her family and all of you.
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    Healing

    Praying for you friend! I hope you'll be healed and will cope with whatever you'll find ahead of you. God loves you no matter what.
  13. Aino

    I'm not afraid to die but,

    We have a hope that will only be filled if we believe in a life after death. Life here can be what it is, good or bad. Our essential hope is in things after it. That's why some people seem to be waiting for it so much. It almost seems like they don't care about life now. I sometimes found myself...
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    The role of Church is not to do charity to the public?

    A lot of churches in the west do a ton of charity, but honestly it usually happens because these churches get so much money from its members. They can afford to hire people to help the poor. Small churches with poorer or average income members will have enough trouble taking care of their basic...
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    Needing Prayer and advice

    Well it's ok to stand your ground even against family. We're all people and make a lot of mistakes so no need for feeli.g overtly guilty over rude words. And their behavior doesn't sound like the christian ideal either. Move out if you can and try settling things when dust has set a little. The...
  16. Aino

    Overwhelmed and hurting people I love

    Praying for some help and guidance on everything and a spirit of constant prayer and praise. Life seems like mess for you now, I hope things will turn out for the best.
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    Prayers needed

    Thank you guys for your prayers, friends! I appreciate them very much. Sometimes it's so difficult to ask for some in "real life".
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    Counsil of Jerusalem (Acts 15)

    I agree, but I would still like to hear the scriptures you're referring to!
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    How do we know Church uses the money correctly?

    I think it's biblical to support your church. And if you simply use common sense, a church will not have a building and a pastor will not have food and a home and a means of transport unless the congregation funds it. If some money is left over from that, the church can decide whether they want...
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    Prayers needed

    Hi! Again I post to ask for prayers for my mental and spiritual well-being. I sometimes feel I don't pray enough and I need to get back to a good routine on it. So that prayer would be natural once again and that I would not only be able to take good care of my own well-being but also be able to...