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About Brenda Martin
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Well I lived as a protestant attending church regularly for 19 years, then I studied the bible further and became one of Jehovah`s witnesses, so I have been living a "Christian" life for the last 31 years.The word "Christian" means, "follower of Christ" imitating his thoughts and deeds, and this I have tried to do, so I feel I am qualified to answer others on the subject of, what it means to live a Christian life.

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I have not only tried to live my life as a Christian ,but have also spent years teaching my own children to lead Christian lives.Living as a Christian comes first and foremost in my life.

   

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Witchcraft and the Bible and other10/14/2009
  Q: So much of Deut. was changed by king Josiah and again the Bible language changed under King James . ...
  A: “SO MUCH OF DEUT. WAS CHANGED BY KING JOSIAH AND AGAIN THE BIBLE LANGUAGE CHANGED UNDER KING JAMES” ...
CAN I FORGIVE ADULTERY BUT STILL DIVORCE?8/20/2009
  Q: I have been married for 13 years with 3 children(DNA proven)I am totally faithful to my wife since ...
  A: The short answer is yes you can, as you said you have scriptural grounds for divorce (Matthew 5:32; ...
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: "PHILIPPIANS "FINALLY, BROTHERS, WHATEVER IS TRUE, WHATEVER IS NOBLE, WHATEVER IS RIGHT, WHATEVER IS ...
The Bible, Sin, and HELL!!!!!7/24/2009
  Q: Brenda, this is more of a comment and concern. You have stated that condemnation to hell is a ...
  A: “BOOKS THAT MIGHT BE AVAILABLE A LOCAL LIBRARY ON THOSE SUBJECTS” If you go to our website ...
The Bible, Sin, and HELL!!!!!7/24/2009
  Q: Brenda, this is more of a comment and concern. You have stated that condemnation to hell is a ...
  A: you said--"THERE ARE MANY SCRIPTURES THAT REFER STRONGLY TO HELL". First let me say I have read ...
evangilization6/29/2009
  Q: Brenda, From your knowledge of the scripture(old and new testaments) if God was to "turn His back" ...
  A: but I have chosen not to be "rated" as my answers then become public & viewed on the internet. ...
evangilization6/20/2009
  Q: Brenda, From your knowledge of the scripture(old and new testaments) if God was to "turn His back" ...
  A: IF GOD WAS TO "TURN HIS BACK" ON A COUNTRY FOR THE EVIL THAT IT HAS DONE; SHOULD WE THINK OF STILL ...
Christianity and Jehovah's witnesses4/29/2009
  Q: I read one of your articles, and clicked on the link to your description thingy. i was wondering if ...
  A: As you know when Jesus gave illustrations he then went on to explain them in great detail; so the ...
Christianity and Jehovah's witnesses4/27/2009
  Q: I read one of your articles, and clicked on the link to your description thingy. i was wondering if ...
  A: you said--"I WAS WONDERING IF YOU WOULD SEPERATE JW'S FROM CONVENTIONAL CHRISTIANITY?" Most ...
Born again twice4/22/2009
  Q: This question is very troubling to me and ultimately it can only be answered by Jesus when I am done ...
  A: "Is it possible I can repent more than once?" The cause making repentance necessary is sin, failure ...
Re Paul4/6/2009
  Q: Sir, In the Act of Apostles, why did Paul insist on going to appear before the emperor in Rome? ...
  A: Paul was a Roman citizen, and Rome was the world power at that time and he used this for the ...
how to live3/21/2009
  Q: I have several questions for you. I have been struggling recently on the subject of how to live as ...
  A: you said--"FINDING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO LIVE AS A FOLLOWER OF JESUS IN THIS WORLD" I’m not ...
Following The Proper Channel3/8/2009
  Q: Please read km 11/07p3 and km9/02p8 from a concerned brother Christian Love
  A: my local Elders have saw the work I do on here, also the CO. They are very supportive of my efforts ...
How does God define Love?3/6/2009
  Q: Guess you decided God did not choose to use His omniscience? C'mon He knows all things and even if ...
  A: I answered regarding omniscience--"If the Creator of mankind had exercised his power to foreknow all ...
How does God define Love?3/1/2009
  Q: Guess you decided God did not choose to use His omniscience? C'mon He knows all things and even if ...
  A: "GOD DID NOT CHOOSE TO USE HIS OMNISCIENCE?" Correct-- If the Creator of mankind had exercised his ...
Tithing2/23/2009
  Q: I was taught that tithing was under the old laws, and that we no longer had to do so. Why do other ...
  A: "tithing was under the old laws, and that we no longer had to do so" Correct;--In ancient Israel, ...
lust/adultry and masturbation11/30/2008
  Q: Firstly I would like to say I come from a christian background, tho I do not think chosing one type ...
  A: HE EITHER IS GRANTED INTO HEAVEN, OR IS REJECTED AND DESCENDS INTO HELL?" I am not surprised you ...
lust/adultry and masturbation11/29/2008
  Q: Firstly I would like to say I come from a christian background, tho I do not think chosing one type ...
  A: you asked--"IS MASTURBATION; LOOKED UPON FAVOURABLY BY GOD?" According to God’s word the Bible, No; ...
Masturbation10/1/2008
  Q: I am a physician who operates in Central England. I was horrified to discover your response to a ...
  A: I do not know which post your referring to, but what I do know is; God is the Creator of the human ...
Jehovah's Witness does not equal Biblical Christianity8/13/2008
  Q: Brenda - did I read your profile right that you say you've turned to being a Jehovah's Witness? And ...
  A: I appreciate your concern but I did all my "research" over 30 years ago, before becoming one of ...
fidelity8/6/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been married for 31 years. We have a male friend who has never married. For ...
  A: would this be seen as adultery? without a doubt!! Matthew 19:9 mentions the word "fornication" The ...
relationship after divorce5/30/2008
  Q: My boyfriend wrote this on a Christian message board: Relationship after divorce I had an affair ...
  A: "God has forgiven him for the adultery?" He comitted adultery BEFORE he knew of God's standards, ...
Dating and Marriage4/18/2008
  Q: I have a boyfriend,who is very understanding and loving.We enjoy our relationship.And we already ...
  A: "Is it okay for a married christian man to divorce his buddhist wife?" MMM interesting question ...
Afterlife/ Soul2/12/2008
  Q: We are having so much distress over this Q. Does the Soul stay around us? and what is that strange ...
  A: “DOES THE SOUL STAY AROUND US?” Well first you need to know exactly what the “soul” is, because I ...
query12/24/2007
  Q: As Christians, we believe in the RESURRECTION, not in the hypothesis of reincarnation. But Gnostic ...
  A: "WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD NEED US TO LOVE HIM MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE?" To illustrate the ...
query12/24/2007
  Q: As Christians, we believe in the RESURRECTION, not in the hypothesis of reincarnation. But Gnostic ...
  A: Do we go into heaven if we merely believe in Jesus? No definately not as the bible tells us; "the ...
Question11/10/2007
  Q: 1. DOes the bible reflect a "possibility" of re-incarnation. If so where, and how. If not, where ...
  A: you asked--"1. DOES THE BIBLE REFLECT A "POSSIBILITY" OF RE-INCARNATION, IF NOT, WHERE DOES IT ...
circumcision question10/24/2007
  Q: I am pregnant with a baby boy who is due in about a month and I'm so excited and nervous and so many ...
  A: Males in the old covenant were circumcised as a sign that they were under the Law. (Leviticus 12:2, ...
A simple question.....8/30/2007
  Q: If Jesus will bear for our evil deeds in hell for some days, then why are we humans being tested on ...
  A: 1. JESUS WILL BEAR FOR OUR EVIL DEEDS IN HELL FOR SOME DAYS 2. HUMANS BEING TESTED ON EARTH 3. OUR ...
about christian beliefs6/18/2007
  Q: My name is jibreel and iam muslim. I would like to know why christians believe in,(jehovah),but say ...
  A: "IT'S A GOOD THING YOU’RE AN EXPERT BECAUSE THIS HAS ALLOWED YOU TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ISLAM, THROUGH ...
about christian beliefs6/17/2007
  Q: My name is jibreel and iam muslim. I would like to know why christians believe in,(jehovah),but say ...
  A: you asked--"HOW COME YOU CALL "GOD" ONLY BY THIS PERSONAL NAME" God’s unique name, Jehovah, serves ...
about christian beliefs6/17/2007
  Q: My name is jibreel and iam muslim. I would like to know why christians believe in,(jehovah),but say ...
  A: you asked--"WHAT "JEHOVAH" MEANS? It means-- “He Causes to Become.” "WHAT LANGUAGE THE WORD ...
about christian beliefs6/16/2007
  Q: My name is jibreel and iam muslim. I would like to know why christians believe in,(jehovah),but say ...
  A: Allah is a shortened form of the Arabic term meaning "the god" Obviously, this is not a name. Some ...
When were you baptized?3/18/2007
  Q: If you really are one of Jehovah's Witnesses, then when were you baptized and what was the last ...
  A: I was baptised on february 9th 1975 the last campaign (terrible memory) was about religion cant ...
Help1/2/2007
  Q: I have been a christian for 6 years now and through the years, there are ups and downs in my walk. ...
  A: you said you are--"DRY SPIRITUALLY, CANNOT FEEL THE PRESENCE OF GOD, HOLY DISSATISFACTION IN ME." ...
Prophecy of prophet Muhammed(PBUH)12/21/2006
  Q: WHAT HAVE YOU TO SAY ABOUT THIS "And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and ...
  A: JOHN 1:19-25 Let’s look at the context of this chapter and see who is being spoken of; now in verse ...
Prophecy of prophet Muhammed(PBUH)12/21/2006
  Q: With due respect I wish to ask you if there is anything mentioned about prophet Muhammed(PBUH) in ...
  A: "MOHAMMED (PBUH) IN THE BIBLE OR THE TORAH?" No; the Word of God tells us about the problems of ...
hell12/13/2006
  Q: How can there not be a place called hell there are over 54 verses pertaining to Hell. I will not ...
  A: you said--"THERE ARE OVER 54 VERSES PERTAINING TO HELL". In the King James Version the word “hell” ...
Masturbation12/9/2006
  Q: I've masturbated for many years now, so is there a way I can redeem myself? Or is my existence here ...
  A: "I'VE MASTURBATED FOR MANY YEARS NOW, SO IS THERE A WAY I CAN REDEEM MYSELF?" Yes of course, here ...
Masturbation11/26/2006
  Q: I've read many articles stating that masturbation is either evil, or not evil, because of the belief ...
  A: "IF I MASTURBATE, WILL I GO TO HELL?" The principles of God’s Word indicate that you “benefit ...
Bumper sticker10/15/2006
  Q: Greetings in Christ, I have a bumper sticker that says "Try Jesus, if you don't like him the devil ...
  A: Mmm I think both are inaccurate, let me explain- The bible tells us that the main tool Satan is ...
faith10/12/2006
  Q: Believest thou this? THE WATER…THE SPIRIT…THE BLOOD John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, Verily, I ...
  A: JOHN 3:5 In a spiritual sense, Jesus said that one must be “born from water and spirit” in order to ...
suicide10/8/2006
  Q: my name is Sandra and i live in Missouri. I really don't even know where to begin. I am 41 and ...
  A: "Hi Sandra, you said--"IT SEEMS EVERY TIME I TRUST GOD, HE LETS ME DOWN." God’s Word urges us: ...
Life, Friends and Christ9/25/2006
  Q: I hope you can help me. I need advice. My whole life I grew up in Church, my great grandpa being a ...
  A: "I can't go there anymore or should I say I can't find a sitter.What should I do? I'm afraid I'll ...
BELEIVE8/8/2006
  Q: do u have any passages that everyday of my life I can wake up and read everyday to help me get ...
  A: you said--"DO YOU HAVE ANY PASSAGES THAT I CAN WAKE UP AND READ EVERYDAY TO HELP ME GET THROUGH ...
BELEIVE8/7/2006
  Q: it just seems that everything falls apart and nothing goes right so I wish he would aleast listen ...
  A: "he sent me here u think but I dont think he did" Yes but you only THINK he didnt, the bible says ...
BELEIVE8/6/2006
  Q: You know I have blamed god for alot of things in my life like the beatings from my first husband why ...
  A: you asked--"BEATINGS FROM MY FIRST HUSBAND.. WHY WASENT HE THERE FOR THAT?" The question of “why ...
BELEIVE8/4/2006
  Q: I am a Baptist And I wonder why does he punish me for things I did long time ago when will he stop. ...
  A: Yes I can answer this one, I dont know if it is your religion that is telling you; that you are ...
BELEIVE8/3/2006
  Q: I HAVE A HARD TIME BELEIVING IN GOD ANYMORE IT SEEMS THAT EVERYTHING I DO I GET PUNISH FOR I DONT ...
  A: can I ask what religion you are? as often it depends which religion we are a member of, as to how we ...
Holy spirit for today!3/20/2006
  Q: Please explain Acts 2:38,39. And Acts 4:29,30,31. Talking of believers receiving the Holy Spirit, ...
  A: ACTS 2:38,39. AND ACTS 4:29,30,31. Those baptized in water on the day of Pentecost 33 C.E. were ...
Spirit of Christ3/15/2006
  Q: Since Paul wrote that those that didn't have the Spirit of Christ in them, weren't none of HIS. ...
  A: (ROMANS 8) Rom. 8:14, 16, 17: “All who are led by God's spirit, these are God's sons. The spirit ...
John 1:1 Jesus, a god?2/5/2006
  Q: In the Watchtower (New World) translation of the Scriptures, in John 1:1 it declares that the Word ...
  A: you said--“NW SAYS-- "A GOD" AT JOHN 1; 1” Yes and the NTIV (not written by JW'S) uses the same ...
Fun...1/3/2006
  Q: I am sorry about this questions but I really have to know. What does bible say about watching porno ...
  A: “WHAT DOES BIBLE SAY ABOUT WATCHING PORNO MOVIES ETC?” The Bible Is Frank About Sex In the Bible, ...
Give up on prayer?12/15/2005
  Q: I broke up with a woman I truly love. (We thought we'd marry.) MANY have been praying very hard ...
  A: “HOW DO I KNOW IF GOD IS TELLING ME TO GIVE UP PRAYING?” To arrive at the correct answer, we need ...
Please help..I'm confused10/31/2005
  Q: I have been involved with a man I met on the net almost 3 years ago. During our 'relationship' he ...
  A: you said--"HE CONSTANTLY LIED, CHEATED, CONTACTED NUMEROUS WOMEN ON THE INTERNET" Why are you ...
Fortune Telling10/8/2005
  Q: Brenda.For a while now I have been interested in telling the future and things like that. At one ...
  A: “MY MOTHER INSISTS WITCHCRAFT IS EVIL” Your mother is absolutely correct! Listen to her--God says: ...
How does God define Love?9/1/2005
  Q: Some of what you say makes sense, some I find contradictory. God cannot be Omniscient and ...
  A: you said--"ISAIAH 46:10 --GOD CANNOT BE OMNISCIENT AND OMNIPRESENT IF HE DOESN'T KNOW ALL THINGS". ...
How does God define Love?8/31/2005
  Q: I'm just very confused about a few things in the Bible. On the one hand, from Genesis on - ...
  A: you said---"HOMOSEXUALITY IS A SIN...THEN IN ROMANS 1:26-27, HE CLAIMS CREDIT FOR TURNING MEN AND ...
Christian Living8/7/2005
  Q: I am contacting you because I have a concern that needs attention from an expert, such as yourself. ...
  A: you asked if--"A CHRISTIAN IS ALLOWED TO GO OUT WITH FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES AND SIT WITH THEM AT ...
Homosexuality3/28/2005
  Q: Ive heard some people say that people are gay because they were abused or have had a hard life or ...
  A: you asked if--"GAYS AND LESBIANS GO TO HEAVEN?" The Bible does not call particular attention to ...
Purpose?3/28/2005
  Q: Why is it, that a tree, isn't a tree, sheep aren't sheep, and goats aren't goats, water isn't water, ...
  A: the bible sums people like you up when it says-- "they have a zeal for God; but not according to ...
Purpose?3/27/2005
  Q: Why is it, that a tree, isn't a tree, sheep aren't sheep, and goats aren't goats, water isn't water, ...
  A: "NUMBER 12X12--LITERAL MEANING?" As leprosy progresses toward its advanced stage, the swellings ...
confused3/26/2005
  Q: I'm in my twenties and would like to find a husband. I've never really dated before. I have only ...
  A: you asked--"HOW TO DATE?" I enclose an excellent bible based article on the subject— How Can I ...
Purpose?3/25/2005
  Q: (QUOTE)” But many others serving God today, DO NOT HAVE, the Holy Spirit in their vessels,” [ I FOR ...
  A: ROMANS 8:9....."IF ANYONE DOES NOT HAVE THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST THEM THEY DO NOT BELONG TO HIM". MANY ...
Purpose?3/24/2005
  Q: The Spirit of God, raised Christ. Christ being the vessel which was raised. In Him. Brenda, the ...
  A: Who says? Certainly not God, do you seriously believe God approves of people changing what and who ...
Born-Again Christian3/24/2005
  Q: My name is Michael im 20 yrs old. My mother is a protestant and has been for 62 yrs now, but I have ...
  A: you said-- "MY GIRLFRIEND THAT I HAVE BEEN WITH FOR 8 MONTHS NOW IS A BORN-AGAIN". I am sure she ...
Purpose?3/23/2005
  Q: The Spirit of God, raised Christ. Christ being the vessel which was raised. In Him.
  A: Is that all you can say? are you going to ignore all the evidence to the contrary, sad! didnt you ...
Purpose?3/23/2005
  Q: By "he" I assume you are referring to the Holy spirit, now while I agree anointing with holy spirit ...
  A: "JOHN 4:24" We worship God “with spirit” when we are moved by hearts filled with faith and love. ...
Purpose?3/22/2005
  Q: BRENDA MARTIN Answers - "HOLY SPIRIT HAS BEEN AVAILABLE, SO WHY NO MIRACLES TODAY?" When ...
  A: "WHY DID JESUS SAY THAT NO SIGNS WOULD BE GIVEN, SAVE THAT OF JONAH? WHEN THESE WERE LOOKING FOR A ...
Purpose?3/21/2005
  Q: BRENDA MARTIN Answers - HI there Mr B. you asked--"IMITATING HIS DEEDS? DOES THAT MEAN YOU LAY ...
  A: "HOLY SPIRIT HAS BEEN AVAILABLE, SO WHY NO MIRACLES TODAY?" When Christianity was young, miracles ...
Purpose?3/20/2005
  Q: Imitating His deeds? Does that mean you lay hands on the sick and see them recover? Cast out demons, ...
  A: you asked--"IMITATING HIS DEEDS? DOES THAT MEAN YOU LAY HANDS ON THE SICK AND SEE THEM RECOVER? CAST ...
Tsunami1/3/2005
  Q: Why did God design the world in such a way, that the tectonic plates move and cause earthquakes and ...
  A: you asked--"IF GOD PROPHESIED THESE THINGS, THEN HE MUST BE CAUSING THEM" God's ability to discern ...
Tsunami1/2/2005
  Q: Why did God design the world in such a way, that the tectonic plates move and cause earthquakes and ...
  A: "WHY DID GOD DESIGN THE WORLD IN SUCH A WAY, TECTONIC PLATES MOVE, CAUSE EARTHQUAKES, TSUNAMI? " If ...
Converting.7/5/2004
  Q: I would like to know how a Baptist Christian can convert to Methodist?
  A: here is a little piece of history you may be interested in-- Early Children of the Reformation-- ...
Corinthians 7:13-145/13/2004
  Q: I have read this many times and many different text. Is the unbelieving spouse saved in these ...
  A: you asked--"CORINTHIANS 7:13-14- IS THE UNBELIEVING SPOUSE SAVED IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES?" Jesus ...
hello brenda, it's troy again....11/18/2003
  Q: it's troy again. i'm just stuck and at a loss, you know my story and how i turned from my sin and ...
  A: you asked-- "CHRISTIANS SUPPORT AND VOTE A PROFESSING GAY MAN TO THE HIGHEST POSITION IN THE ...

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