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Bible Say About Hypnosis

One of the first things a Hypnotherapist learns in training is that not only is the Patient fully aware of what is happening, they are also fully in control in that they will hear everything that is said, mentally agree or disagree with any statements made and can wake up and walk out at any stage. Generally people are more likely to be unconsciously led by the power of social conformity within their immediate community or by authority figures within it.

Can The Devil Counterfeit Tongues
	Re speaking in tongues: John the Babtist (Matt 3:11) said one coming after him(Jesus) baptizing in Holy Ghost and fire fulfilled on day of Pentecost.Scripture says - Jesus Christ, same today, yesterday and forever (Heb 13:8) thus it is still vaid (and happening today) Happened soverignly Acts 2:3-4 and through laying on of hands Acts 19:1-6

Explain John 16:8-10

I agree with you when you say it speaks of the Holy Spirit that convicts all (including believers) of their sin, righteousness (because studying the Word should result in holiness and Christ-likeness) and of judgment because (for one, He restrains evil in the world currently) because the entire world will be judged. The only unpardonable sin is not believing in Christ. And of righteousness because Christ goes to Father and Holy Spirit Resides within, clothing us in Christ's Righteousness, for we have none of our own to boast of. Yay Jesus!

Should Christians Drink Beer

"But if that evil slave says in his heart, 'My master is not coming for a long time,' and begins to beat his fellow slaves and eat and drink with drunkards, Matthew 24:48-9 This interesting passage at first would seem to be against drinking, but it is more against the "slave" beating the other "slaves" which could be interpreted as nominal Christians who are fault finding. Acts15 has essentials for new Christian converts and drinking is not listed. "The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds." Matthew 11:19

Explain Woman In Revelation 12

All of you are wrong..The woman and the child are the current living descendants of the old Jewish tribes in the end times. More specifically, this woman gives birth to the child who will one day grow up and lead the Army of the Lord. The rod of iron is given to him by the authority of Jesus. That is why Satan is attacking her. She is not Israel or Mary Or a group of people. She is singular and very real. Her role far extends beyond giving birth to her son. Her son is not Jesus. He is a real person, born of a real woman. That is why the womans chapter is next to the anti-christ chapter. They had to introduce the two opposing leaders that are alive on earth during the war.

Can You Lose Your Salvation
	What a funny question. When was salvation ever mine ? Can I sell it ? I have heard of salvation in Christ. I have heard of being in Christ. I have heard Him say whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother or my sister. That is good enough for me.

Are You A Hated Person

Luke 4:28 (NASB) 28 And all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage as they heard these things, Sometimes people just do not mix well with others who are full of God's Spirit and trying to let Jesus live big inside them. It is sometimes really difficult in an atmosphere of "peace at all costs" to discern if one is being difficult when people hate you or if it is a side effect of having the same response that Jesus does.

Emotional Wreck After Affair
	Thanks Bill, I am a Christian and have turned to God looking for answers. I believe he is telling me to confront her on this. I just don't know how or where to begin. I never in my life thought I would ever be in this position or our marriage would ever face such a challenge. We have always had a great relationship and I never saw this coming.

Emotional Wreck After Affair

Thank you Carla and Alan for your responses. I do have proof of the emotional affair. With the limited space I accidentially edited too much in my initial post. I did break into the account and read several elicit emails between my wife and the other man. They even met in another city while she was traveling on business. The relationship doesn't sound as if they have "gone the distance" but it is rather heated. It sounds like it has really only been this way for six months or so. I just don't know what to do. Are there any good Christian resources or websites which can give me guidance in this area?

Remarry My Divorced Husband

Yes, get remarried. God made the Law for mankind and also to teach us to obey them so if you were divorced by the law then you should remarried by the law for legal and warefare matters that might come up later in both of your lives. Getting married, especially, reconcilation is the right thing to do, even, in God's eyes. Jesus cam so we can reconcile with the Father, so, it is good to marry or remarry your wife of one or the one husband. God bless you all, Mike

Rapture Theory Biblical

In Matt 24:1-2, Jesus tells of the destruction of the temple. The disciples then ask two questions in vs. 3: When will this be? and when will be the end? Jesus answers two questions, the first ends with vs 34. Jesus clearly describes signs that are visible, and people will be able to look for them - but also that they will be completed within that generation (vs 34) - which aligns with the destruction of the temple in AD 70. He then speaks of events that will not have signs. The disciples assumed the destruction of the temple would be the end of the world, but Jesus answered with two distinct events. The signs of Matt 24:3-34 have already been fulfilled, or else there would have to be 2000 year old people walking around.

Living In The End Times
	I think the only thing the Bible shows us is in Matthew 24 where it says this gospel will be preached to the whole world and then the end will come. Back even 300 years ago this was not possible because America was not founded yet. It seems now the whole world can be reached much easier and at a more rapid rate than ever before. I believe he is at the very doors according to this verse.

I Need A Good Pastor In Church
	Are you still in need? I'm praying for you and your church.

Abundant Life In Bradford UK
	And John you have not as yet answered the question. Can you please tell us where you get all the info on P.S. sermons as I can then warn all those unsespecting ppl. Thanks in Christ. Mike

Jesus Made Wine Or Grape Juice

I think we need to look at this miracle with an understanding of God as creator and see what that may tell us. After all, when God created the world in Genesis, we are told that He made grasses, trees, plants, fish, animals, birds, and finally Man. He did not make seeds, eggs, young (just birthed) animals and babies first. God created things with Age! (Trees in the garden already had fruit as evidence.) When Jesus made the water become fine wine, I believe he did the same, and that it showed us that he was indeed God. Only God can create with age and this miracle at a wedding showed Jesus too was able not only to create, but to create things with age.

Abundant Life In Bradford UK
	John 11 unfortunately we do not have God's word. We have an interpretation and that interpretation has been dilluted into English and chosen by MAN. God has very little to do with the Bible, it is 100% mans word made to intimidate and make others feel inferior and thenit gives people like Scanlon the leverage to brainwash.

Abundant Life In Bradford UK
	The church is still modest? in what way? It seems to me that you like to pick and mix your sermons on ALC? Modest in that we now have gay vicars? Modest in the way leaders protect the guilty but condemn the innocent? You are right ALC has faults, but they are transparent in their work, Isn't Satan the master of lies and deceit and low self esteem?

Abundant Life In Bradford UK
	John 11 with all due respect you talk out of your posteria. Christ is preached at ALC. that is why people become Christians and have their lives changed thru a living relationship with Jesus. As for "The bride of Christ" Syndrome at the moment the Bride is more like a Harlot than a virgin and that is why we are having this discussion on this blog!