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Are Internet Churches Biblical

"Are Internet churches Biblical?" I am not exactly sure what you mean by "Internet churches", therefore I will simply respond in this way. A ministry is a ministry, the means by which administered, I would think, is irrelevant. 'The Church' is the LORD's body of believers, and as Jesus said "where two or three are 'gathered together' (received hospitably) in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Mat 18:20 His body is commissioned to "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15 The commission is biblical and I personally believe we are to share His Truth by whatever means available to us. I would not think The Spirit of the LORD is hindered by ether-waves:0)

Witness To Exchange Student

No better advice can be given than that which has been given. Hear them, and endeavor to give diligence to showing yourself acceptable and pleasing unto Father as a sharer of HIs truth that will not be shamed, expounding upon that word of truth only as your Father enables you. Always be ready, and willing to give a reason for the hope that is in you. Most importantly, help her with the things that may burden her, give her support as she stumbles, encourage her in her growth, and allow her to do the same for you. Bless you beloved for your desire and willingness to walk with her as she begins her journey.

Cope With Death Of Boyfriend
	"My boyfriend just died on Sunday nov 15 2009 from a car accident. How do I let go?" Dominique you will "let go" by accepting that fact that you must. He can never return to you, and you can not bring him back. However you can cherish your memories of Him and give thanks to the Father for allowing your time together.

Is Pretending Considered Lying

"I made a fake email and emailed him afew times asking those questions. was that lying?"---Casey on 11/18/09 That depends. Anonymity is not lying. Pretending you are someone you are not, is. If the name you are using is possibly known, or you know that it can be associated with another by the person you are addressing, it is not only a lie, it is fraud and/or theft, and is completely uncalled for.

How To Be Close With Jesus

The Father is in His temple, and as believers, the body of His Christ, we are the lively stones of that temple. Therefore, draw near unto Him with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having [your mind cleansed] from an evil conscience, and He will draw near to you. For now, in Christ Jesus, we who were sometimes afar off are made near by His atoning sacrifice. Through Jesus we now have access by one Spirit unto the Father, and by His faith, we can not only boldly and confidently access, but also enter into the Holiest by His atonement. Which is a new and living way that He has consecrated for us, through the veil, and by which we may enter into His presence. 1Cr 3:16>Jam 4:8>Hbr 10:22>Eph 2:13>Eph 2:18>Eph 3:12>Hbr 10:19,20

Why Do You Believe In God

Because Jason, "since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that [moral, finite men] are without excuse. Now hear this, O foolish and senseless [ones], Who have eyes but do not see, Who have ears but do not hear. From the beginning of [the] creation [of man], God made [you] male and female, in His image" Romans 1:20>Jer. 5:21>Mark 10:6>Gen. 1:27 "But now ask the beasts, and let them teach you, And the birds of the heavens, and let them tell you. The heavens are telling of the glory of God, And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands." Job 12:7>Psa. 19:1

I Am Afraid Of Death

Anna, Beloved child of God. Father understands your fear and He is always compassionate, He loves you. Remember the lesson the Father taught Job? Job a man who was upright, honored the Father and eschewed evil. Job allowed His hedge be to compromised in this, "the thing which [he] greatly feared [came upon him], and that which he was afraid of [came to him]" do not allow your hedge of protection to be broken. Pray dear heart, and remember "all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, 'believing' (relying on, trusting in, and depending upon the Father for fulfillment) you shall receive." But ask in faith, cast doubt from your mind, most of all, Fear not! The LORD is with you, and His plans for you are for good and not evil.

Is God's Grace For All

Grace is provided for all, yet only effective and/or operative for those who will receive and embrace it. For "If through the offence of one 'many' be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, [which is] by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto 'many'. Therefore as by the offence of one [judgment came] upon 'all' men to condemnation, even so by the righteousness of one [the free gift came] upon 'all' men unto justification of life. But, as many as received him, 'to them' gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: 'Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God'."

Does God Draw People

"Wouldn't God draw... everyone... to Jesus since He desires for everyone to be saved....?" Yes, and He does, yet He forces no one. He draws everyone, however "Every one that does evil hates the light, neither comes to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved." Also, "How can [one] believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that [comes] from God only? They loved the praise of men more than the praise of God." And of course there are always those who would say unless I see, I will not believe. For "The carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be," therefore unable and/or unwilling to submit to His drawing.

Did God Create Evil

Kat, Amen to this statement. "Lets do this...rather than say free will, let's use SELFWILLED!" If one truly understood that statement, one would understand what Mark V. has been saying all along, that which one may call their will, is not "free will" at all, but rather an exercise of ones God given ability to chose between His will and the will of His opposer. For without the Father one could do nothing. "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve, I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:" Does man have the "free will" to chose both? "No man can serve two masters:"

Did God Create Evil

"Why did he do this?---atheist on 11/10/09" Atheist, to answer to your inquiry. Father said "Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work, and I have created the waster to destroy. The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil." Isa 54:16>Pro 16:4 As Moses was instructed to tell Pharaoh [who in a sense represented evil] " I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence, and thou shalt be cut off from the earth. for this [cause] have I raised thee up, for to show thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth." Ex. 9:15,16

Did God Create Evil

"Did God create evil and darkness?" Yes, John 1:3, applicable in this way. Father 'dispatches" evil, as in "And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him. And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets." See also Job 1:8-2:7 Father 'causes or chooses to allow for' darkness, as in "Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, [and] make [it] gross darkness."

Double Judge Church Clergy

I personally do know were it is written that "church clergy" will be Judged more harshly or rewarded any greater than any of the Father's children. This I know "the time [is come] that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if [it] first [begin] at us, what shall the end [be] of them that obey not the gospel of God?" "that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not [himself], neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes]. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."

Get Out Of This Marriage

"Will I ever get out of this marriage?" Yes, when either you or your husband dies. You made the vow, remember, until death do us part. The only thing that can turn your children against you is your own lack of communication. Communicate your love for them and be honest concerning your feelings, if they witnessed the "abuse" understanding your position should be easy for them. Love is a choice that can not be force upon anyone or taken from anyone.

What Is Considered Stealing

The dictionary definition is applicable both naturally and spiritually, with the same consequences, justifiable punishment. Stealing is "to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, esp. secretly or by force: to appropriate (anything) without right or acknowledgment." Or "To take, get, or win insidiously, surreptitiously, or subtly:" Take your pick. However the word can also be applied innocently and harmlessly, without any spiritual or evil connotations as in Lebron James "stole" the show in last nights basketball game. Meaning simply that He "gain or seize more than his share of attention by giving a superior performance:"

How Has God Blessed You
	"How has God blessed you?" With the greatest gift any man can possess. His indwelling presence, which has given me to know Him and His Son, which continuously blesses me with an attitude of gratitude.

Is Heaven An Actual Place

"does it really matter as long as we will be eternally with our savior?" That Casey, is the Heaven of our existence at the moment we yield ourselves to the mental ascension that is in the embracing the fact that He is not only with us, He is within those of us who recognize and acknowledge His presence, and where He resides, is Heaven. He has given the believer the awesome privilege of being, at this present time, seated spiritually with Him, on His throne, in that Heavenly place.

Is Heaven An Actual Place

"Is Heaven an actual place?" If one considers the space immediately above us and/or outer-space a place, Yes. Other than that, Heaven is a state, as in a state of mind and/or being that transcends the sensual. Tangibly "God called the firmament (visible arch of the aerial which locks in our atmosphere.) Heaven." Which, as concerning this question, can include the limited portion of the vast expanse of the sidereal visible to us by whatever means available. To call "Heaven" His abode, other than as a reference to His state of Being, is to limit Him to something that is contained within Him. Father inhabits eternity, and The heaven, and The heaven of heavens cannot contain Him. 2Ch 6:18 >Isa 57:15

Life Possible Without God
	"The bible says that life is possible without God,"---Steveng on 11/7/09 Where exactly, please share. Thanks