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| Subject | Date Asked |
| The Devil & Saten ? | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: Need help on this passage please. Revelation 12:9 9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent ... A: I don't read that passage in the same way you do. The devil and satan are names that refer to the ... | |
| qestion | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: I was just wanting to know your thoughts on these two questions. 1. Do you think the spiritual ... A: from your questions I perceive you are not a member of the AoG. 1 My experience is that the ... | |
| remarry | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: I want to meet a man and get married..I was married before and my husband cheated more then once on ... A: Firstly let me apologise for the delay in answering your question. I thought I had answered it but ... | |
| THE QUESTION STILL REMAINS | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: The question is: WHY ? 9Did GOD allow Job to suffer the way he did? From: NKJV 1:9~12 " So satan ... A: The story of Job is one of those many instances in the Old Testament when we might say why would God ... | |
| A PUZZLING QUESTION BRIAN | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: The question is: WHY ? 9Did GOD allow Job to suffer the way he did? From: NKJV 1:9~12 " So satan ... A: First please understand that Job may predate Jesus Christ by about 2000 years, it is probable that ... | |
| HOW TO KNOW IF GOD IS CALLING ME INTO MINISTRY | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: God bless you Sir,please am a Sunday school teacher at Assemblies of God in Ghana,west Africa. i ... A: What you pose is a difficult question but firstly let me say if you are called you will know, it ... | |
| Pastorial Duties | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know what a Pastor is expected to do besides preach 2 or 3 times a week in the ... A: It can vary from church to church but in addition to leading the service the Pastor is usually the ... | |
| deacon | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: how long do you have to be a member of the assembly of god church to become a deacon? A: It is expected you are an established member of the congregation so one year. People are usually ... | |
| Blasphemy thoughts and voices against the holy spirit | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: My Name is Carl. i have a very Important Concern that i would like for someone to pray on before ... A: I did pray before I answered you and I believe you have an answer.As God said to Paul is not my ... | |
| Blasphemy thoughts and voices against the holy spirit | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: My Name is Carl. i have a very Important Concern that i would like for someone to pray on before ... A: certainly a serious situation. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is something that you knowingly and ... | |
| After marriage | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: Dhe bible go against a married woman saving herself from getting pregnant? Like for example, is it ... A: the Bible is not specific in this area however The Lord defined as sin when a man poured his seed on ... | |
| Baptism/Christening | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: sorry, hope you got the first bit - Part 2. My mother then chose the local minister to be ... A: I did not recieve the first part of your posting. The AoG views baptism as believer's baptism; that ... | |
| Why Do I Have To Pay For Their Sins ? | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: . . lol Nice picture of you on this site. I never thought anyone could be as good looking as me . . ... A: well Ray I suppose one out of four ain't bad, I too have dyslexic fingers. What is my take on why we ... | |
| REQUESTING PRAYER FOR DIVINE HEALING | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: MY name is chad vick and i live in knoxville tennessee and im requesting prayer and divine healing ... A: Ok Chad let us deal with this. You have not said whether your aunt and your mother are Christians. ... | |
| Bible Versions | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: My question is which bible translation is the closet to the Greek that the new testament was written ... A: Difficult questions and much debated. In determining which text is most accurate you are actually ... | |
| Marriage | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: A born again believer from another church cannot marry a member from Assemblies of God. Also a ... A: I have never heard of such a restriction This must be pecular to a particular local Church the ... | |
| PROVERBS12:10 | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: . . lol Hope we're still brothers in the Lord ? Question Brian In Proverbs 12:10 in the NKJ ... A: I think you have taken the passage out of context The righteous care for the needs of their animals, ... | |
| War | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: What is the Pentecostal view on actively participating in war? I understand that war was directed in ... A: Going to war excepting in the situation of defending your nation is generally looked upon as not ... | |
| Church of God Beliefs | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a question. When the preacher touches someone on the forehead and that person starts talking ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by the Church of God but I will assume you mean the Assemblies of God. ... | |
| HOW MANY IN A SQUAD ? | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I WAS NEVER IN THE MILITARY SO I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY ARE IN A SQUAD ? IN ACTS 11:4 " . . . HE PUT ... A: Your reference is a little vague there 4But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them ... | |
| license and ordination | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: What are the acedemic and other requirements to become licensed and also to become ordained. What ... A: requirements will differ from place to place. Usually graduation from a course of theological ... | |
| assemblies of God | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: im doing a school research on the assemblies of god and cannot find the answer to some of my ... A: Firstly let me say I cannot specifically comment on New Zealand but undoubtedly there will be a web ... | |
| Paradise and Kingdom | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: Hopefully you can help our small ptayer group with the answer to this question. "Will God's ... A: My understanding is this We will be given a new heaven and a new Earth however before this time ... | |
| Confusing Doctrine | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: Yes, My wife and I were members of an AoG at one time several years ago. During this time she and I ... A: There are people everywhere that have been hurt by the actions of individual Pastors because they ... | |
| Creation | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Does the Assembly of God believe that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God and that God created the ... A: Yes the AoG believes that the Bible is the inerrant, inspired Word of God and that God created the ... | |
| sin | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: can vows be broken? I have these thoughts that wont stop that keep repeating themselves, they make ... A: Sounds very much like you might be suffering a demonic oppression. You need to understand that ... | |
| Christian ethics -capital punishemt | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: Hey Brian, Hey Joe, I am a Baptist christian and have recently noted divergant perspectives within ... A: I'm going to work on this one at a personal level Jeremy I think you have to come back to the ... | |
| Which Religion | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: Before I ask my question let me explain a little about myself, I attend an Assembly of God Church ... A: Jehovah's Witnesses are well intentioned but their ultimate goal is to cause confusion. They are ... | |
| James 2:19 | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Hope all is well and you're up to a question concerning James 2:19? I'm not sure what is meant. ... A: essentially James is saying belief in God is no qualification, even the demons believe in God. What ... | |
| Fairies And Magical Godmothers | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I recently got rid of a postcard my Sister sent me of the Magical kingdom of Disney. After looking ... A: It seems that image has more to it than you thought, if it is a source of unreasoning fear, then ... | |
| Fairies And Magical Godmothers | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I recently got rid of a postcard my Sister sent me of the Magical kingdom of Disney. After looking ... A: I have long though that Disney was working for the kingdom of darkness because their emphasis is ... | |
| Genesis 18 Three men - who is "Lord" Father or Jesus? | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: In Genesis Chapter 18 three men appear to Abraham on one occasions in this chapter it says "They" ... A: I think you should avoid reading too much into Scripture when it is vague. We are not told who the ... | |
| What God Places in our hands | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: My question is: Please help me find the scripture that talks about what God places in your hands ... A: I know of no Scripture which says anything is specifically placed in our hands, although many had ... | |
| Kingdom | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: Perhaps you can give me an answer to this topic? "Who are the Rulers of the Kingdom? Thank you. ... A: Your question is obscure and without context however I expect you are referring to The seventh ... | |
| marriage and catholics | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: I have recently married. My husband is Catholic and I am Christian. We were married under the ... A: I really can't tell you what Catholic attitudes might be to your marriage. Your children can ... | |
| WHO WILL GO TO HEAVEN ? | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I offend wondered about the men and women in the armed forces who died on the beaches and lands of ... A: I see you are still sticking to being deliberately offensive nevertheless I will attempt to answer ... | |
| Pentecostalism | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I appreciate you taking the time to answer this question. I was wondering if you could explain to me ... A: As you undoubtedly already have a wealth of pentecostal teaching I don't see the point of covering ... | |
| Biblical interpretations | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have been studying sacred texts recently and after some theological reading I have more questions ... A: I urge you the press in and study the Word seeking the inspiration of the Holy Spirit for ... | |
| Biblical interpretations | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have been studying sacred texts recently and after some theological reading I have more questions ... A: Let me first say I find your question somewhat long and a little argumentative. I have no clear idea ... | |
| Hi... | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: ... My name is David. I'm 26yrs old. I'm from INDIA. I was totally in the worldly life so ... A: It is great that you have a desire to learn and be credentialed as a minister but you can learn much ... | |
| praying for people in tongues | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have been a believer for some years. I have been worried about the way our church prays at times ... A: Let me say firstly to you that it is important not to make Scriptures into rules particularly when ... | |
| repentance | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: i understand the LORDs murcy, and hes helped me a lot, its just that theres still one chain i need ... A: Many people do have problems breaking free from what Paul describes as besetting sin, and if we read ... | |
| Nepotism in the church | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Is it allowed in an AoG church for only the Pastor's family to be able to hold a position such as ... A: In the AoG the Pastor is the leader. Sometimes even a Pastor can be blind. I expect you are speaking ... | |
| How do i know if its God's plan for us to be together? | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have been in a relationship for 5 years. 2 years into the relationship, he sprung the question on ... A: It is difficult to answer your question since it is apparent you need relationship counselling if ... | |
| willful sin | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I just had a question about the bible and Gods word. If you could help me I would greatly thank you. ... A: There is only one unforgivable sin and that is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit Mat 12.31 therefore ... | |
| living together before marriage | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm not a member of the Assembly of God, but I've always loved understanding different religions and ... A: I have already answered your question. The attitude of the AoG in resepect of adultery and ... | |
| living together before marriage | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm not a member of the Assembly of God, but I've always loved understanding different religions and ... A: however, I feel you may be trying to draw me into the conflict with your husband. The position of ... | |
| Who Were These Men ? | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me who were some of the men who wrote the Bible that was inspired by the HOLY SPIRIT ? ... A: The best way to understand the people who wrote the Bible is to read it, it tells us a great deal ... | |
| 2 important questions | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what it means in the New Testament by "...the just shall live by faith"? I've seen ... A: but I am not here to argue point and counter-point of Scripture, or to undertake a student's ... | |
| 2 important questions | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what it means in the New Testament by "...the just shall live by faith"? I've seen ... A: The just shall live by faith refers to Christians living by faith in God and his Word and not in the ... | |
| Displaying the Cross | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: My family and I have recently started to attend a Assembly of God church in our community. We have ... A: By cross I expect you are referring to a crucifix. Many AOG churches don't have that particular ... | |
| Gambling | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: If you have a fund raising event under the Assemblies, why is a raffle cosidered gambling? Is it ... A: Gambling is any game of chance. There is no difference between a number of people playing cards for ... | |
| About holiness.... | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a few questions on holiness that I would like for you to clarify for me, and what constitutes ... A: I'm not going to attempt to answer your questions in the context you have asked them because you can ... | |
| 3 very important questions...... | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Good day! I have just 3very, very important questions--- Question 1) Is there any scriptures in the ... A: Far too much detail I have tried to research this Church for you but find it difficult which ... | |
| 3 very important questions...... | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Good day! I have just 3very, very important questions--- Question 1) Is there any scriptures in the ... A: Let me refer you to http://www.caic.org.au/ Most of your questions will be answered in detail on ... | |
| 3 very important questions...... | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: Good day! I have just 3very, very important questions--- Question 1) Is there any scriptures in the ... A: I will answer your questions as best I can I expect you are asking these questions because of the ... | |
| INVESTIGATION OF ASSEMBLIES OF GOD HIJACKS LOCAL CHURCH MAKING MERCHANDISE OF MEN'S SOULS | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: Noting that you are an authority on the Assembly of God denomination, you should be apprised of the ... A: I have no idea why you would want to bring me into this. I observe that you are very negative about ... | |
| Twisting Bible verses to support tithing | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Three question 1).Why did Paul come out against Mosaic keeping and promoted Grace over Law to ... A: Why has your tirade against tithing been directed to me let me take your points one by one 1).Why ... | |
| GETTING ALONG WITH OTHERS/MINISTRY | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE STRANGEST QUESTIONS YOU HAVE HEARD? THIS IS A BIT LONG TOO - SORRY. :) ... A: It is fortunate you have come to me because we might have a lot in common. Firstly I think the Lord ... | |
| Benefits | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Does the Assembly of God offer perks, retirement and medical benefits for their pastors? A: Answering for my own country, the AoG assists pastors in vehicle leasing but as these arrangements ... | |
| Assembly of God | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Hey, im doing an assignment on AOG and i cant seem to find specific information on the following: - ... A: I speak for my own nation. The Church is headed by elected leadership. The national leader is ... | |
| Assembly of God | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Hey, im doing an assignment on AOG and i cant seem to find specific information on the following: - ... A: I think you should contact your local AOG church, it is not a secret society and organisation in ... | |
| is my testemony ruined in the church? | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: a couple of months ago i got back to church after being out of church for like a year and a half. ... A: I see you are confused. Firstly since you say you are not gay, you should avoid behaving in a gay ... | |
| Church membefrship | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Is water baptism a requirement for church membership and for leadership positions? A: Not to my knowledge however if you are part of a church and subscribe to it's doctrinal position ... | |
| Help with being a better chrisitian | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm 16 and I'm really trying to be right by god. This new year I promised myself and got that I ... A: This really depends on what you describe as a normal life. Realisticly there are no secret ... | |
| Help with being a better chrisitian | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm 16 and I'm really trying to be right by god. This new year I promised myself and got that I ... A: You really do need to get to know your youth pastor or leader becuase they can help you. ... | |
| Hell & Death | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what the 'Assemblies of God' belief about Hell is. For example, If I were ... A: The AoG belief on hell is in line with the mainstream churches. That is hell exists and those who ... | |
| Non Tithing Churches | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: Brian- From reading some of your posts, it looks like I agree with your view of tithing. Do you ... A: Tithing is preached in my Church however what is given is optional there is no attempt to identify ... | |
| Body of Jesus | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Where did God put the human body of Jesus right after he arose from the grave ,since he was not ... A: Jesus, as far as we are aware, remained in human form after the ressurrection. I don't think you can ... | |
| AGAIN I DIDN'T MEAN TO HURT YOU BRIAN | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: From: NKJV Genisis 1:28 Then GOD blessed them, and GOD said to them, "Be fruiful and multipley;..." ... A: ok Ray let's move on What do you think of the mark Of Cain. is it still among us? After the birth of ... | |
| Answers in genesis | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: From: NKJV Genisis 1:28 Then GOD blessed them, and GOD said to them, "Be fruiful and multipley;..." ... A: Ray, you are extremely argumentative and you insist on using my name incorrectly which is very ... | |
| BE FRUITFULL ? | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: From: NKJV Genisis 1:28 Then GOD blessed them, and GOD said to them, "Be fruiful and multipley;..." ... A: firstly I'm sure you appreciate your name being used and spelled correctly and so do I, my name is ... | |
| Healing | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I saw an expose' in which some people were supposedly healed of their terminal diseases, yet, they ... A: I think we need to realise that these days we are in are different days from the days of the ... | |
| Healing | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I saw an expose' in which some people were supposedly healed of their terminal diseases, yet, they ... A: I do believe in healing by the power of God and that can occur by the laying on of hands, anointing ... | |
| COMMANDMENT 6 Kill or Murder ? | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Just somewhat confused (what else is new Ray...lol) Seriously Brain, concerning the true word of ... A: my name is Brian All of this contention about the meaning of the commandments and the Scriptures is ... | |
| God's Law | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I’m searching for a certain denomination and was hoping that by contacting you, you could help me in ... A: I think you may find it difficult to find the denomination you seek because of the views you hold ... | |
| angry god | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Why do Christians take such joy in the idea that they are totally depraved sinners in the view of an ... A: We please God by accepting Jesus, the sacrifice he provided. God isn't interested in mankind trying ... | |
| angry god | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Why do Christians take such joy in the idea that they are totally depraved sinners in the view of an ... A: What a peculiar idea of Christianity. I take no joy in the idea I am a sinner redeemed by Christ. My ... | |
| Assembly of God beliefs | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a physical condition and I've had people at my former church tell me my physical condition ... A: I'm unaware of this sort of thing being associated with the AoG, it is in my opinion more likely to ... | |
| Forgiveness | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have accepted god as my lord and savior many years ago, there's nothing i want more then to keep ... A: You pose some difficult questions, but be assured nothing can seperate us from the Love of God, he ... | |
| Where do you draw the line? | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. My wife is on a "prayer chain" which I think is great. You don't see many of ... A: I think your wife needs to understand that God has an answer and sometimes it is no. We cannot tell ... | |
| Bylaws | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm wanting to know how I can get a copy of the Assembly of God's bylaws. I would also, like to know ... A: I think you should make a specific enquiry at the AoG official website. www.ag.org What aspect of ... | |
| Question on marriage | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what is wrong wtih people of the same sex getting married. I ... A: The Word of God is very clear about homosexuality, homosexual practices are not to be condoned. I'm ... | |
| Looking for a bible college sponser | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Iam a very dedicated pastor having a church in a rural area that we are working so greatly on making ... A: you are embarking upon a difficult road and the best suggestion I can make to you is to search out a ... | |
| "I have spoken with Witnesses " | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: "I have spoken with Witnesses often and I find they depart rapidly when I mention Jesus" Your ... A: Typical JW relying on circular arguments and false logic. Tell me is there any prophecy the ... | |
| "I have spoken with Witnesses " | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: "I have spoken with Witnesses often and I find they depart rapidly when I mention Jesus" Your ... A: As I said a wolf in sheep's clothing. the greatest condemnation is kept for those who deliberately ... | |
| Conditional Immortality | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I noticed that you had written a response several years ago about Conditional Immortality. There is ... A: I had a look at that website, I'm not sure that what is discussed there is on the subject of what I ... | |
| My Church | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I was raised in a small church. Where I knew everyone and was raised around these people. My youth ... A: Sometimes it isn't easy to transition to a larger Church, but you don't stick out unless you stand ... | |
| WHO WAS THAT MAN ? ? ? | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: The Bible I read THE NEW KING JAMES VERSION doesn't explain who this man is ? Niether Angel or ... A: The idea that this is an angel is Christian tradition and is supported by John who tells us there ... | |
| In the beginning... | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old male, raised by a devout christian mother. I've been in church all my life, except ... A: It appears you have been exposed to predestinationism and of course the whole thing appears perverse ... | |
| In the beginning... | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old male, raised by a devout christian mother. I've been in church all my life, except ... A: This is real top of the head stuff, and as far as appreciating such questions, God is not afraid of ... | |
| Question | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a question, to be clear, not from a legal perspective but your opinion and thoughts both ... A: from a scriptural perspective homosexual relationships are condemned in the strongest possible terms ... | |
| Speaking in tongues | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I believe in biblical tongues. I am afraid that what we see today is potentially sub-biblical. Like ... A: In Ephesians six. When Paul expounds on the armor of God he talks of prayer in the spirit and of ... | |
| Difference of religions | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: We are Assembly of God. Our church is doing a segment on how to respond with Love to different ... A: I find it quite strange that as members of a pentecostal chruch you are unaware of the Jehovah's ... | |
| singing | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Does a pastor have the legal right to ask someone to leave service because they sing in soprano ... A: let's say that a Pastor has a right to ask any person to leave the congregation. A Church is a ... | |
| tithes | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My father has to live with us. He does not pay his bills,eat,bath,or take his medicine on his own as ... A: This is the classic problem, to tithe or not to tithe, or what to tithe, and there are many views ... | |
| Honesty | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: tell me Brian should honesty be practiced by all christians.i was also wanting to know if you have ... A: just like everyone else, Isreal, that is the jews, will be saved when they turn away from ... | |
| healings | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have some relatives who are pentecostal, I myself am catholic. I have read some of your posts ... A: Let me dispell a misimpression you have, Speaking in tongues is an outward sign of the infilling of ... | |
| healings | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have some relatives who are pentecostal, I myself am catholic. I have read some of your posts ... A: Ok cris I will tell you a few things about why I think as I do.' I was raised as a Catholic but ... | |
| is the 144,000 symbolic instead of literal | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Is the 144,000 of Revelation a literial number? is there only one group of people mentioned in ... A: I surprised you have asked me another question since you rate me so poorly. Your question raises ... | |
| replacement theology | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Dir. SR. WHERE IS the teachingfor the REPLACEMENT THEOLOGY THAT YOU TAUGHT IN YOUR ANSWER, WERE THE ... A: I think you are very caught up with this idea of replacement but you must know that Israel is not ... | |
| replacement theology | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Dir. SR. WHERE IS the teachingfor the REPLACEMENT THEOLOGY THAT YOU TAUGHT IN YOUR ANSWER, WERE THE ... A: Jesus describes himself as the vine and us as the branches, the wild olive tree analogy is not valid ... | |
| replacement theology | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Dir. SR. WHERE IS the teachingfor the REPLACEMENT THEOLOGY THAT YOU TAUGHT IN YOUR ANSWER, WERE THE ... A: Let me first say in answer to your question I believe Paul was inspired by God to teach what he did ... | |
| Remarriage | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. My question is I have been married 2 times and just found my way to God. I ... A: The views of various churches differ on this, so you need to discuss the circumstances with your ... | |
| Main Part of an AOG service | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Hey, thank you so much for your previous answer! It helped a great deal! Just one more thing; i was ... A: part of any research is experience, why don't you visit an AoG Chruch yourself, the people don't ... | |
| AOG service | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: Hey, im doing an assignment of the AOG church service compared to that of the Catholic church. I was ... A: I don't normally answer assignment questions however I am in a unique position to give you a ... | |
| use of a word | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: in our Alpha group people are making statements about different faiths and we are not to correct ... A: It is very clear from examination of Scripture that the God of the Muslims and the God of the ... | |
| wondreing | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if the world was around for millions of years why the bible only dates back 4to6 ... A: What's really going on is called deception There are two views according to whether you accept God ... | |
| HEAVEN RIGHT AWAY ? | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know according to scripture of course. What happens to a believer when they die? Do ... A: There are many views on this; some believe based on what Jesus said to the thief on the cross that ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: I don't subscribe to the Calvanist theory of predestination since we are all given free will. For ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: Nick your response to my answer is argumentative of course my answer is according to a Christian ... | |
| God command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ... A: let me first say you will get nowhere attempting to explain the Scriptures to an atheist, it is ... | |
| Alcohol versus Tea | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: It is believed by most Christian faiths that drinking alcohol is a sin. Do AoG believe this? Second ... A: This is an entirely false interpretation of the Scriptures and Christian practice. Only a few ... | |
| does the assembly of god accept women pastors?? | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My question is i have been going to bible college and am very close to finishing. The pastor of the ... A: Very difficult Questions. As far as I am aware the AoG accepts female pastors. I am aware of lone ... | |
| The flood | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering...why had God killed all those people in the flood. I know it was because his ... A: Does the clay say to the potter who are you to make me into a pot? As creator God had a ... | |
| assembly of god | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: is there an objection in the assembly of god church to las vegas, nv? A: This is a local question and I think better referred to your Pastor, who can give you a local ... | |
| Eternal Life | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: What do the Assemblies of God believe regarding Eternal Life? Some say we have eternal life and ... A: Either you believe the Word of God or you do not John Chapter 10 27My sheep listen to my voice; I ... | |
| Pertaining to Religious Denomination | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I am Phillip attending a AG church . I would like to seek your help to determine the answers to the ... A: I suggest you spend time with your Pastor to answer these questions in detail. The AoG is a ... | |
| lady preacher | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: ladies are preaching the church is it correct because Apostles Paul did not accept the thing why we ... A: yes it's a vexing question but you must see Paul's opinion in its cultural context and the context ... | |
| question | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to witness to someone and I need to know how do I explain Ploutizesthai, I was asked ... A: Yes a difficult concept and very little discussion available here is one thread in english ... | |
| assemblies of god | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: hey i am doing as assignment on the assemblies of god and i can't seem to find any info on the net. ... A: As I said ritual is really the wrong word, yes cerimonies are rituals in the sense they have some ... | |
| Tribulation | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: A friend and I were in my home talking about what true or not true about the Bible,I was wondering ... A: The answer to your question would appear to lie in 2 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 2 1Concerning ... | |
| Deity of Jesus/Baptism of Holy Spirit | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I need to know if the Assembly of God teaches that Jesus stopped being God while He was a man on the ... A: I would think that is a private view. A way of coming to grips with the complexities we see in ... | |
| Church membership | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: My opinion is that there is no biblical reference to being a member of a church. I understand that ... A: Steve I sense from your question you are a little disgruntled. The Bible tells us not to foresake ... | |
| 1 Timothy 3 | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: Should a pastor who has had multiple affairs in past history while he was a pastor and divorced his ... A: The question here is one of repentance and forgiveness. When you ask a question like this you have ... | |
| iam i going to heaven | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: how do i get to heaven when i die i love god with all my heart i love him more than anything...he is ... A: to go to heaven you must be born again. to do this you must believe in your heart and confess with ... | |
| weak | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: i have read all the topics and i do appreciae how you help people through God's Word. My questions ... A: Speaking in tongues is a Gift from God. It is Scriptural and edifies the person speaking in a ... | |
| Saved | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: once you are saved, are you always saved? Send related scripture, please. Thank You A: Generally yes, God provides the opportunity for repentance. however there are Scriptures that ... | |
| Concerns | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: Brian, I am concerned about the spiritual condition of the AG. I have seen and heard of many of it's ... A: I think you have to divorce what individual churches and Pastors do from the movement itsself. The ... | |
| Trinity and Jesus | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I was reading the beliefs on the Assem of God website, and they state that Jesus is the name given ... A: I think you have to accept that Jesus is God indivisible from the Father. The Holy Spirit is also ... | |
| Trinity and Jesus | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: I was reading the beliefs on the Assem of God website, and they state that Jesus is the name given ... A: Each member of the Godhead is a unique personality but all are one, Jesus told us I am one with the ... | |
| John 3:16 | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: How would you make an application to the verse John 3:16? A: John 3.16 and the verses which follow it are perhaps among the most important verses in the Bible. ... | |
| speaking in tongues | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: If "speaking in tongues" is a language betweem the Holy Spirit and God, then why don't other ... A: Speaking in tongues is a spiritual gift and spiritual gifts are usually given to those who ... | |
| Born again and spirit filled | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: Hello, I am a young catholic woman whom is born again. Yes I am a happy christian but I hate how ... A: As a person who was raised Catholic, wandered in the wilderness for many years because noone told me ... | |
| bipolar husband | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: i am married to a man who suffers extreme mood swings, is verbally and physically abusive and has a ... A: I think the question of what God would want you to do can only be determined out of your own ... | |
| Eternal Punishment | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: My A/G church tells me that if I reject salvation my punishment is eternal. I searched the 16 basic ... A: that's not just AoG doctrine, that's basic Christian theology. What's makes the AoG different is ... | |
| one | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: yes , the bible does say that Jesus said I and the Father are one but He{Jesus} ... A: When Jesus prayed that they (his disciples) may be one as Jesus and the Father are one, he was ... | |
| CONFUSED | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: When i was younger my parents took me to a Apolstolic church, sometimes i felt forced to go. in my ... A: I really cannot comment on the Apolostic Church. There is no one Church which has the only truth. ... | |
| Why does fruit exist? Is it proof of intelligent design? | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: I've been looking at the idea that fruit makes no sense. The tree itself could spread its seeds ... A: Steve you have heard the term ecosystem. All life forms are interdependent. When God created the ... | |
| Conditional Immortality | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: Yes well, I understand that. I suppose you think I am being an argumentive smart alec, but I really ... A: Joe Very often you will see things in the Word which appear to contradict established belief. The ... | |
| Prophecy and tongues | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: What is the difference between prophecy and speaking in tongues? A: In asking this question it's apparent you don't exercise the gifts of the Spirit. Both of these are ... | |
| The Bible | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: Who is YHWH? Do you believe that the Bible is the true Word of God?Do you believe that Jesus died ... A: YHWH is the name given to God in the Old Testament sometimes translated Jehovah or the Lord. Where ... | |
| The Bible | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: Do you believe that Jesus died on the Cross? What are your views on gay/lesbian marriages? Who was ... A: Do you believe that Jesus died on the Cross? Yes I do, the Gospels were written by eyewitnesses and ... | |
| large numbers | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - One thing about the Old Testament that has always bothered me. Not the ... A: Jason the question is lost in the thread if you still have a question please let me know but even ... | |
| large numbers | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: One thing about the Old Testament that has always bothered me. Not the supernatural events-the ... A: We know very little about those times excepting what is given to us in the Bible. If we read the ... | |
| the 144,000 redeemed from the earth | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: Greetings Brian, I am a born again christian that loves the Lord. I have a question to ask ... A: Let me say at first, I don't place much reliance on what the Jehovah's Witnesses say and it is their ... | |
| God | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: Why does God allow suffering? A: It's not a question of God allowing suffering Patrick, God has created the circumstances necessary ... | |
| When did Lucifer fall? | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: Do you know anything about the Unification Church?Okay, my question has to do with when satan fell? ... A: Jessica this link takes you to the A o G site and statements of beliefs ... | |
| When did Lucifer fall? | 4/30/2006 |
| Q: Okay, my question has to do with when satan fell? I am familiar with the gap theory, and I am aware ... A: I'm not sure I can articulate the offical AG view on this. The AG in Australia makes the following ... | |
| God | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- I see. I still find it hard to completely except that God really does ... A: It's alright to have doubts, but Jesus said blessed are those who have not seen and yet believed. ... | |
| God | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: If god exists, Why did he give humans free will? Free will acts as a temptation. Why did God give ... A: Because God wanted those who would worship Him in Spirit and in truth, Not a bunch of yes men who ... | |
| Israel | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: Answer - Hi Bar This is a deep subject but basicly you have answered your own question. Spiritual ... A: Not sure where you are going with this, It depends on "what is a Christian". As far as I am ... | |
| Israel | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: Do you feel that "natural" Israel is still the "chosen" of the Lord God? Or is He awaiting the ... A: This is a deep subject but basicly you have answered your own question. Spiritual Israel is the ... | |
| Kim Clement didn't even post... | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: Kim Clement didn't even post that "prophecy on his site until after the fact: ... A: Bob I give you one answer Matthew 13:15 NIV For this people's heart has become calloused; they ... | |
| 2 questions- 1. You write... | 3/10/2006 |
| Q: 2 questions- 1. You write that the prophecy was from July 22nd, but the link you provided goes to a ... A: Bob these things were not done in a closet they are very esily found on the internet The First ... | |
| Well the personal offense... | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: Well the personal offense exists because I'm personally offended by scam movements taking advantage ... A: Bob You really should take seriously what serious men of god like myself tell you here is the ... | |
| No offense, but you're not... | 3/7/2006 |
| Q: No offense, but you're not exactly an impartial observer. Jesus healed so publicly and miraculously ... A: Bob As I said I sense hostility in you and so I ask what is the personal offense caused to you by ... | |
| I know that there have been... | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: I know that there have been many exposes of false healings and false prophecies in Pentecostal ... A: I can give you several instances from my personal experience of healings. These are "verified" as to ... | |
| Catholics | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: I am not a Catholic, but I wondered if what I heard was true. I was told that Catholics don't go to ... A: There are many falacies circulating in Christianity. For example do you need to be full immersion ... | |
| But do you believe that God... | 2/17/2006 |
| Q: But do you believe that God has to heal you because you's demanded it in Jesus' name, or are you ... A: Firstly we do not "demand" healing in Jesus name. Jesus name is the seal of authority. The authority ... | |
| I know that Pentecostals believe... | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: I know that Pentecostals believe in faith healing, but what exactly does that entail? Does that mean ... A: faith healing is not the correct term. The correct term is prayer ministry Healing comes from God, ... | |
| Well, yes I have a question-... | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: Well, yes I have a question- which is the higher authority for you? The Bible or your own feelings ... A: The Bible is the higher authority but there is a higher authority still. Do you worship the Bible or ... | |
| So, in other words you can't... | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: So, in other words you can't justify it Biblically, right? Yes, you're certainly free from ... A: did you have a question? or is this just an opportunity for an anti pentacostal tirade. I know what ... | |
| How does the Pentecostal church... | 1/29/2006 |
| Q: How does the Pentecostal church justify the practice of speaking in tongues? It is quite clear from ... A: Johann Let me first say; isn't legalism a wonderful thing? Speaking in tongues is a gift, one of ... | |
| large numbers | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: One thing about the Old Testament that has always bothered me. Not the supernatural events-the ... A: without debating the pros and cons, the Bible tells us some interesting truths about ourselves, ... | |
| Resurrection | 12/15/2005 |
| Q: At one of my sunday school classes, my teacher was talking about how the Resurrection of Christ is ... A: Danny if you have to prove this outside the Bible accounts Josh Mc Dowell in "evidence that demands ... | |
| sponsorship into bible college | 11/27/2005 |
| Q: God be with you for all what you are doing.I will be very much be grateful if you cvan link me to a ... A: your financial circumstance and so on. I take it from your question you are not a member of AoG. ... | |
| help me find a scripture | 9/2/2005 |
| Q: A friend is having a hard time letting go of a past relationship. She knows that this person does ... A: Jannae There is a little more to this situation than just an Appropriate Scripture. Your ... | |
| Speaking in tongues | 6/24/2005 |
| Q: I am very familiar with A/G doctrine and teachings. I have attended an A/G church and been in ... A: Pentacostal churchs place an emphasis on tongues because it is the initial evidence of the Baptism ... | |
| my wish | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- god please give peace ,money and happiness in my family.god my husband ... A: Is there something I can help you with? bhavna, I am just a servant of the Lord. Prosperity is ... | |
| my future wife if very close... | 4/19/2005 |
| Q: my future wife if very close with a married man in her church,,,,, (assembly of god ) , he is the ... A: I think you need to discuss this issue with your intended. Prayer partners can become very close, ... | |
| Christian web sites | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: I would like to make sure about the way in which God views certain Christian web sites. For example ... A: This is a difficult question. I say that because it has been my experience that some congregations ... | |
| This may be difficult questions but... | 2/11/2005 |
| Q: This may be a difficult question to answer, or maybe it's very simple but I'm just trying to ... A: All very valid questions. Lets take them one at a time. "How do you know that what you believe is ... | |
| Scripture Question | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: I am a man of deep faith, but a daily verse recently left me without answer. In the creation story ... A: The us and our refers to the Plural nature of God, recognised even from the earliest. The name of ... | |
| Assembly of God | 1/4/2005 |
| Q: what is basic beleives and faith and history of Assembly of God ? which section of christainity ... A: The Assemblies of God is a Pentacostal Church, that is they believe that the Baptism of the Holy ... | |
| God; Idols and Christmas Tree's | 12/16/2004 |
| Q: My questions are about in the Bible it says "You shall not make yourselves any Idols:any images ... A: Let's see if we can work through some of this. The Old Testament helps us to place the New Testament ... | |
| Children and Communion | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: My children are 3 and 4, and I have been teaching them about God. I don't believe they are old ... A: Tracy I would simply tell the children that taking Communion is something they can do when they are ... | |
| Children and Communion | 12/5/2004 |
| Q: My children are 3 and 4, and I have been teaching them about God. I don't believe they are old ... A: I had always been of the opinion that the AOG was inclusive not exclusive , certainly this is my ... | |
| god | 11/26/2004 |
| Q: i am in an argument and i need help could you please give me proof that there is a god? please send ... A: Jawad How much more proof do you need. He has sent his messangers to us, chief among these Jesus ... | |
| tithing | 10/12/2004 |
| Q: I would really like your study on tithing that you mentioned if it is still available. Thanks, Cathi ... A: Cathi It is very long and probally wouldn't fit here Here is a summary, don't draw any inferences ... | |
| denominations | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: In your opinion, which other Christian denominations are closest to the Assemblies of God? A: I expect it depends on where you live but there are some pentacostal churches who have relationships ... | |
| Religion | 6/9/2004 |
| Q: My grandpa is a teacher at the Assembly of God church and spends hours and hours trying to research ... A: I hope this helps your grandfather per·sua·sion P Pronunciation Key (p r-sw zh n) n. ... | |
| relationships | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: We all know that God forbids homosexual acts but loves homosexual persons. If a homosexual couple in ... A: The Lord forbids homsexual acts, but this situation requires the wisdom of Solomon. The reality is ... | |
| Baptism & Communion | 5/21/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know if a baptized and/or confirmed non-AoG Christian wishes to join the AoG Church, ... A: lets try to get this in perspective. AoG isn't hung up on legalism but it does hold certain things ... | |
| John 17:1 | 5/5/2004 |
| Q: When Jesus asked God to glorify him becuase the time has come, what do you think he wanted god to do ... A: I Think Jesus wanted to return to the glorious state he enjoyed as a member of the Trinity, but He ... | |
| Jesus death | 4/8/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering, When Jesus was brought to Pilate for the capital punishment to be administered, ... A: The Jesus couldn't put anyone to death because the Romans wouldn't allow them to. In taking Him to ... | |
| Sin | 4/8/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Thank you very much for your information I would like to know does the 7 ... A: 1. Prudence (to discipline oneself with reason, in speech, dress and behavior) Proverbs ... | |
| Sin | 4/8/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know what are the seven cardinal sins and where in the bible can I find the ... A: The Seven Deadly Sins are thought to be PRIDE is excessive belief in one's own abilities, that ... | |
| church history | 3/30/2004 |
| Q: I'm doing some research on a couple of issues right now: 1) I'm looking for accounts of pentacostal ... A: A tough ask and you may have to look outside the Pentacostal movement to find what you are looking ... | |
| tithing | 11/10/2003 |
| Q: I'm checking out details on tithing, there are so many plausable views by devout christians who are ... A: In this respect my views may not be mainline AoG. There are a number of aspects of tithing as it is ... | |
| concerned | 10/29/2003 |
| Q: Pastor, I am very concerned at what I see the longer I fellowship with AG. I have been in an AG ... A: Jim I will try to deal with your Questions Firstly there is a great deal of local automony in the ... | |
| Faith | 5/2/2003 |
| Q: What is faith ? A: Let me first give you a biblical answer. Faith is mentioned 270 times in the Bible but most of the ... | |
| Old v. New testament | 1/29/2003 |
| Q: I have been asked many times, if the new testament replaces the old testament, and other such ... A: Let's try this from New Testament principles. The work of Jesus is a finished work, there is nothing ... | |
| Some questions | 1/15/2003 |
| Q: Who started the Christian religeon? Who are/were the leaders? What are some of the beliefs? What ... A: An impressive array of questions Jesus Christ started Christianity in about 30AD. The early ... | |
| where it all come from? | 1/14/2003 |
| Q: who started christianity? who were the leaders? What are christians beleifs? What is taught in ... A: An impressive array of questions Jesus Christ started Christianity in about 30AD. The early ... | |
| tongues | 1/12/2003 |
| Q: Paraclete, is there a difference between "other tongues" and "unknown tongues?" If there is what is ... A: When we speak in tongues not all the tongues we speak in are unknown tongues, although they may be ... | |
| salvation | 11/11/2002 |
| Q: Can one loose their salvation and where do I find the answer to this in scriptures. Thank you! A: Whilst once saved always saved appears to be the norm, and the general consensus of John 10-28-30, ... | |
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