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Recent content by alexanderjc

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    Guilt About Not Going to Church?

    You are partly correct. There is no condemnation in Christ Jesus for not going to church when you are not physically able however those who chose not to attend church for other reasons will soon find themselves without strength and proper biblical guidance. Heb 10: 23-25 "Let us hold fast the...
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    Guilt About Not Going to Church?

    Hello Sjdean, Sometimes we aren't able to go to the House of God and for those times, when it is not for selfish reason, it is understandable. The fact that you had it in your heart to go speaks well concerning your love for the Word of God and the communion of the saints. I pray that you are...
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    Do they see my faith?

    Hello Zoeyy, First lets explain what the word "faith" means. Faith is belief with strong conviction, a firm belief in something for which there may be no tangible proof and complete trust in something or someone. Hebrews 11: 1 says "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence...
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    Sin

    Hello Simon, You have been given some powerful scriptures that, if followed, will guide you in your christian walk. I would just like to add some of my thoughts on this issue that may help you as well. First we all have been in your shoes in our strive for christian maturity and through our...
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    Are Our Standards Too Low?

    This question that you raise are very important and they are all incorporated in basic christian principles for a successful marriage based on what the Word of God has layed out for us. So my answer to your question would be not that we have lowered our standards because "our standards for...
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    Forgiveness

    My Dear Robert how I wish that I could be with you right now to talk with you and usher you to the presence of the Lord. The voice of the Lord is calling you and He will never stop until you are in the grave and then it will be finished. He has forgiven you but it seems that you haven't...
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    How do I "know"

    First and foremost "welcome to the family"!. At one point in our lives we were all characterized as un-believers. As it has already been stated and according to God's Word in Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and...
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    Forgiveness

    Hello Robert, Your post reminds me of one of the greatest Apostles in the bible. Before Paul became an apostle he was a member of the Great Sanhedrin, the supreme court of ancient Israel. While being a part of this sect Paul became the active leader in the furious persecution and...
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    God hearing Prayer

    Hello Sarah, When you are really serious about knowing God simply begin to read His Word. In them you will find the answers to who He is, why He does what He does, why He loves us, why He answers our prayers and any other questions that you have concerning Him. There are no secrets when it...
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    Forgiveness

    Hello Robert, After reading your post I am in admiration of you. Listen son, and since I am 50 years old I don't think you would mind me calling you that, the mere fact that you are able to realize your faults mean that the Holy Spirit is working with you. If your heart was seared you wouldn't...
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    Desparately need help - medium related

    First of all every born again Child of God has within him or her the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Tell me how can our Almighty God the Creator of Heaven and Earth be overcome by a demon and kicked out of a born again believers life where now a...
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    Suicide and the Bible

    This is a very, very dangerous subject to give advice on and we all should be really careful in giving our opinion. Almost everyone would agree that life is the most precious gift that human beings have been given. Just the chance to be alive on this earth and play a part in the grand scheme...
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    Forgiveness

    It is not uncommon for Christians to have questions about forgiveness. Forgiveness does not come easy for some. Our natural instinct is to recoil in self-protection when we've been injured. We don't naturally overflow with mercy, grace and forgiveness when we've been wronged. Jesus knew this...
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    Question...

    Let's deal with this in a Christian manner. First what you are experiencing at your age is normal. However caution is recommended while you are trying to find a wife for yourself and I pray that this is what you are doing. Dating for any other reason should not be pursued because it will only...
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    Major decision making...Need help

    No my brother I'm not going to argue with you concerning your gift however I do believe that if you have received two sets of instructions and they both compliment each other then the best answer for you is not to go. Remember your mother has your best interest at heart and she only wants the...