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About Rev Philip Dacre
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Expertise
Most issues of Christian living having run my own church for 13 years and being a full time minister for more than 20 years.

Experience
I have counselled thousands of people , married and counselled hundreds of couples, raised my own family as a pastor.

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IAFM.org

Education/Credentials
Bachelors degree and diplomas in bible school. I have started 5 bible schools in different countries.

   

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My christian friends...10/23/2009
  Q: I have read through the bible and recently re-read through the New Testament. I think Jesus brings ...
  A: People are people. They make mistakes, but the truth remains the truth. The sins of the nation often ...
church10/9/2009
  Q: my family and i recently moved away from a town we had lived in for many years and had a great ...
  A: You and your husband must pray to God that Jesus will show you which church to go to. Not whether ...
life after death8/19/2009
  Q: Good Day, Rev., In Thessalonians 4:15-17 the Bible talks about how we are "transported" up to God ...
  A: There are several events mention in the bible for life after death. The inner man goes to place ...
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: Every ministry is the same. You are called by Jesus to do a ministry for Him. There are Many sick ...
heaven Hell and other7/3/2009
  Q: hey some questions 1 is there any other place besides hell or heaven please explain 2 do people go ...
  A: Compartments are made for the different declensions. Old Testament, Pre flood , New Testament etc ...
Family Life6/30/2009
  Q: I'm feeling a bit torn, the situation is that I am a single mom I have a 4 year old little girl. ...
  A: The bible tells us to honor our father and mother...this is basically a reasonable honor, especially ...
I can't seem to forgive, but I need to.6/22/2009
  Q: After a four year relationship, I broke up with my girlfriend because I caught her in bed with ...
  A: I have a true story to tell you, that happened to me.... One day I had a man called James come to ...
Church won't let me reconcile...6/18/2009
  Q: I had been going to this Baptist church for the past two years and lately, things have rocketed ...
  A: Based on the facts you have presented to me i would agree with you 100 %. Can you not go and see ...
question6/18/2009
  Q: I am confused. I read about scriptures that have stuff saying like, "according to God's will" and ...
  A: There are two sides to God's will. The first is His nature (found at first primarily in the Word of ...
Did I commit sin by what I said?6/6/2009
  Q: Phillip, lately i've been bothered by the recurring thought in my head that won't leave me alone. ...
  A: It is the devil that accuses you and you are told to resist him. Revelation 12:10 Then I heard a ...
moderation6/5/2009
  Q: pls, what do you know about moderation in christian living.
  A: Moderation is talking about appetites. Not to indulge in over eating, over drinking etc etc. These ...
Pre-marital cohibition and sex4/17/2009
  Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for a year, and are both Christian. One of the biggest ...
  A: Obviously sex done incorrectly is wrong. Marriage is simply that legal contract approved by your ...
Our Lord Before Polytheism?4/2/2009
  Q: If I could ever find out about this, I'd be a devout Christian the rest of my life. So far, not a ...
  A: We are Christians. As Christians we believe the bible. Jesus called the scriptures God's word that ...
Evolution and God2/16/2009
  Q: As you know there is a big issue on evolution. I believe in evolution, but since no one knows how ...
  A: I am a qualified biologist. I trained and worked in this field for many years before becoming a ...
Homosexuality1/27/2009
  Q: Feel very much attracted to the gender of the same sex. When it comes to a homosexual ...
  A: I am a fully qualified biologist and I can tell you that in the animal kingdom there are no examples ...
What does God want from me?11/27/2008
  Q: I really don't know what God wants from me. Throughout my whole life, i experienced nothing but tons ...
  A: Most times its a general rule that "Whatevr you sow you reap"! and so fathers and mothers have an ...
depression and faith11/9/2008
  Q: I have been mentally ill (to some degree or other) all of my life. Mostly severe ...
  A: You are quite correct in your assumption. It definitely colours your view of the Lord. Now the way ...
Angry11/1/2008
  Q: If God is so good why would he allow a Christian family to experience homicide? Why would he let a ...
  A: You will have to pay more attention to the teachings of Jesus. Jesus said that there was a prince ...
Am I straight?10/30/2008
  Q: But now I was just watching some lesbian porn and I was thinking about how good that would feel and ...
  A: Yes you are straight. You have not yet seen what a man can do for you sexually speaking, but they ...
Am I straight?10/29/2008
  Q: But now I was just watching some lesbian porn and I was thinking about how good that would feel and ...
  A: Honey everyone is born straight...they just get themselves perverted. Sin is sin.. Perversion is ...
Such a feeling of injustice8/21/2008
  Q: I feel very embarrassed asking this question and not even sure whether I should, but I'd very much ...
  A: Well David, God got you to write to the right person at the right time now. Cos I am in the exact ...
husband8/2/2008
  Q: about one year ago we both have ourselves to the Lord and got born again. my husband was doing so ...
  A: First pray about it and ask God to convict him. Second don't do anything. Don't try to change him. ...
abomination desolation7/28/2008
  Q: Good afternoon. I believe that the abomination desolation describes the Church of God as ...
  A: It is not yours to find out, but Jesus says..." A slave (of sin) does not stay in the house forever, ...
I hate God7/28/2008
  Q: I ask you why does the one you call God despise some and love others. I am one of those whom he ...
  A: Well Ryan, It like there are many filing cabinets full of knowledge. One tells of the beginging and ...
I hate God7/28/2008
  Q: I ask you why does the one you call God despise some and love others. I am one of those whom he ...
  A: You can always worship Satan if you like. Freedom of choice is paramount with God. But lets just get ...
I hate God7/28/2008
  Q: I ask you why does the one you call God despise some and love others. I am one of those whom he ...
  A: You are blaming the wrong guy and you are under the illusion that God controls everything. He ...
Surrendering my life to God7/23/2008
  Q: I want to give my whole life to God, but I've been feeling guilty about a couple things, like the ...
  A: No you don't my dear. Give unto Caesars what is Caesars and unto God what is God's. You need food, ...
Tattoos7/23/2008
  Q: I am not a christian, but I had a question(just out of curiousity). My friend and I are both heavily ...
  A: Of course i will not try to change you my dear.. this alone is your choice. Well the old testament ...
Abusive Marriage7/22/2008
  Q: .. I'm 39 years old and have been married to my husband for 15 years. He has an explosive temper ...
  A: Well you need to get answers from Jesus. He speaks today. Don't rule out divorcing your husband. ...
Evil Spirit?7/6/2008
  Q: Ainsworth, I am a Christian believer and last night I had something weird happen to me. As I about ...
  A: Your question is directed at someone i don't know but anyway i am here to tell you that demons are ...
salvation7/3/2008
  Q: Ameerah I am a Christian but my mother, dad and my brother are not. They don't believe in God. My ...
  A: Calm yourself. God says that he will not loose one that is his....and this also means that he will ...
Afterlife7/3/2008
  Q: When Christ rose from the dead He had a new body, but was still recognised as Christ. When we are ...
  A: There is no clear indication of what you are asking. However Jesus was called the first born from ...
salvation7/2/2008
  Q: my grandparents have died without ever accepting Jesus as their savior. They were good people, but ...
  A: What makes you think that they are in hell my dear? You know children of light are children of ...
I'm surrounded by conflict6/29/2008
  Q: I am having major problems at work with a bully manager . We have major financial problems-lets just ...
  A: Well Dear, I can only point you to the Christ solution, nothing else. 1 Peter 5:7 casting all ...
Mistake6/28/2008
  Q: I've been trying to walk with the Lord for about 2 years. He's amazing, but I mess things up ...
  A: I am not sure you have a question here but just a confession. Just know that we all make mistakes ...
help6/23/2008
  Q: The property crash in 1989 in the UK resulted in my property business being destroyed and my losing ...
  A: I am sorry If i gave the impression of criticizing you. I really didnt mean to. I myself am just ...
help6/22/2008
  Q: The property crash in 1989 in the UK resulted in my property business being destroyed and my losing ...
  A: Something is wrong and you dont have any answer for it. I am telling you what I know about UK as a ...
help6/22/2008
  Q: The property crash in 1989 in the UK resulted in my property business being destroyed and my losing ...
  A: In UK depression is like mandatory...people do not realise how bad it is or how widespread. Faith ...
handing money6/19/2008
  Q: Rev. Philip, I am the secretary of a church. I love my job, my church and I love my pastor. I do, ...
  A: You are right . it is illegal. That is their money and has nothing to do with the pastor even if ...
Christian living from sin6/11/2008
  Q: I grew up in a abusive home where God was not a part of living. The commandments were definitely ...
  A: A very great misconception in lots of church teaching is that God controls everything that happens ...
Cybersex.5/30/2008
  Q: Technically, I guess I've had cybersex, then promised to God that I'd stop because it was sinful, ...
  A: God forgives your sin nature through Jesus Christ. Not just the sins committed. H knew what you ...
soul3/27/2008
  Q: Philip Dacre: I am hoping that you can guide me. I am male, 52 years old, and believe in Jesus ...
  A: To answer your questions 1. It does seem like you dont want to live in this world. 2. No you cant ...
help3/11/2008
  Q: me and my wife have separed since thanksgivings and i miss her and i need a word from god about this ...
  A: Marriage is a two way relationship. You need to be right with your partner as well. Draw near to ...
Forgiveness2/19/2008
  Q: In the Gospels Jesus went around and forgave many people and they received forgiveness.How did this ...
  A: This gift of forgiveness was pre-dated so that all in the Old Testament times who meritted it, could ...
The decline of Christianity2/15/2008
  Q: I have noticed that many people in developed nations have begun to turn their back on Christianity. ...
  A: Truly the turning to God, throughout the ages, has ups and downs. In the west their is an ...
Scripture1/18/2008
  Q: Can you explain this scripture and tell me what it means, It is taken from Proverbs 26:16: "The ...
  A: The New King James explains it better.....The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men ...
sexual orientation1/1/2008
  Q: What is your answer to sexual orientation? I am gay and also a Christian. I believe homosexual ...
  A: Though you have a bondage and this is demonic and locks you into only one way of thinking, God never ...
25 with a curfew12/31/2007
  Q: My name is KT i am a 25 yr old senior in college. While i am away at college i make my own decsions ...
  A: I agree with you whole heartedly. You are quite right in what you say concerning wanting to be ...
Hebrews 13:412/30/2007
  Q: Would like to understand more the scripture of Hebrews 13:4. Hope you can help clean this up for ...
  A: I did not insult your name...read again what I said. If you think you will hurt me by giving me low ...
Hebrews 13:412/30/2007
  Q: Would like to understand more the scripture of Hebrews 13:4. Hope you can help clean this up for ...
  A: If that is really your name , which i doubt. Your scripture is blatantly obvious in interpretation ...
Please Help12/27/2007
  Q: OK, well I am sure you have noticed I have been asking you a lot of questions about marriage. Well, ...
  A: This was only put there to show you that you shouldn't treat marriage lightly. Maybe you did commit ...
marriage question12/27/2007
  Q: If a couple is living together, but never had a wedding, never said wedding vows to each other, but ...
  A: If they don't live together then how can they assume marriage? Anyway there are many scenarios but ...
marriage question12/26/2007
  Q: If a couple is living together, but never had a wedding, never said wedding vows to each other, but ...
  A: Technically there is nothing in the bible that states what actual wedding vows are. Adam and Eve ...
Engagement12/26/2007
  Q: Before my husband and I got married to each other, we had discussed getting married once I finished ...
  A: Of course its ok. Most people usually have an engagement in order to draw close and make sure that ...
Husband's sexual past12/24/2007
  Q: my husband has a sexual past. He made some mistakes earlier in his life, and while I forgive him, ...
  A: Juts fill up your love life with hot passionate thoughts for him and the other thoughts will leave. ...
Promises12/20/2007
  Q: OK, let's say someone made a promise to someone to marry them someday. But as time went on, they ...
  A: Freedom of choice is freedom of choice. Thats why we have engagement period to choose. Marriage ...
Scripture11/3/2007
  Q: can you further explain this scripture and tell me what does it mean, thank you. Passage 1 Timothy ...
  A: This scripture is talking about providing for and honoring the members of your own family. A person ...
marriage10/15/2007
  Q: I'd like some verses for your answers to Tracy. Also, in 1 Corinthians chapter 7 Paul discusses ...
  A: I don't remember Tracy's question. But here is a good scripture that I vaguely think may suit the ...
marriage9/28/2007
  Q: I was reading some about marriage and how Jesus said that it doesn't exist in heaven. I always ...
  A: There are a lot of things that we can wonder about. Sexual or asexual is one of them but God thought ...
marriage9/27/2007
  Q: I was reading some about marriage and how Jesus said that it doesn't exist in heaven. I always ...
  A: Marriage is an earthly union. Brought together for companionship and sexual intercourse and the ...
marriage8/21/2007
  Q: I have a question. How does marriage in heaven work? Once a man marries a woman, will they then ...
  A: And also for consulting me. The bible refers to this state as "one flesh", meaning whilst on this ...
Anger8/18/2007
  Q: Often people tell me that I take things too personal and that I internalise situations. If someone ...
  A: Please remember that not all anger is wrong. Righteous anger is right. But this anger needs to be ...
Why is god so unfair?8/17/2007
  Q: I have a question really need to be answered. I have been a Christian for about 1 year, and I often ...
  A: I have just come across your query now as it was not directed to me specifically but given generally ...
Luke 128/13/2007
  Q: My question is sort of a follow-up to one you had previously answered to the location of those ...
  A: Yes Anthony, These priests are not true believers at all... and so its eternal condemnation..thats ...
Luke 128/12/2007
  Q: My question is sort of a follow-up to one you had previously answered to the location of those ...
  A: This passage refers to gradations of bad rewards or judgements...as follows:- 46 the master of ...
Darkness and Weeping and Gnashing of teeth7/26/2007
  Q: When the Bible refers to outer darkness and the weeping and gnashing of teeth. Is that hell or a ...
  A: This is part of hell Celo. IN heaven or Paradise there is no sorrow or heartache. No torment nor ...
IDK7/6/2007
  Q: Well, I'm just wondering but can I go to heaven if I don't practice any religion at all? (I mean i ...
  A: Well in many ways it depends upon you and God. He doesn't allow undeserving people to go there. But ...
Conflict6/22/2007
  Q: It sounds like you have some real experiences as a Christian leader. I am going to paste a ...
  A: I understand your conflicts. I have had many conflicts in standing for the truth. Even i have been ...
too good to be true?6/9/2007
  Q: I am an open minded person seeking answers to deep issues. I am comfortable with the idea that the ...
  A: The story of the Garden of Eden simply describes that God made things perfect but somehow man messed ...
help for a dysfunctional family5/29/2007
  Q: "I am a college student who lives with my mother. I am also an only child.My Mom and dad divorced ...
  A: Jesus taught us to love our enemies but he also taught us to teach people to do right and wrong. ...
Feeling lost5/22/2007
  Q: recently I have been feeling lost and like something has been missing. In the last year I have moved ...
  A: A relationship with Jesus is like any other relationship. He is a real person. The scripture says ...
How do i rebuild my husbands trust in me after a computer affair4/5/2007
  Q: I have been married for almost 15 years. We had a fairy tale marriage. I love him more than i ...
  A: Yes you have a bad past life but you should moved past this. What I am about to say is that my ...
is unforgiveness a sin3/30/2007
  Q: PLEASE HELP
  A: God is a loving Father, better than earthly loving fathers. Forgiving someone is an act of will. ...
China -- Revelation3/28/2007
  Q: NPR talked today about China probably moving to using the EURO, and the general mistrust in the ...
  A: The only thing i know is that a great army from the east will come to Armageddon with 200 million ...
Absolute morals3/12/2007
  Q: I once read an atheist's article which stated that there were no moral values at the beginning of ...
  A: Well even the bible states that before the law there was no sin. Until the law came we did not even ...
Back Tithe2/24/2007
  Q: I missed paying tithe for about 2 years because of finances (feeling like I couldn't "afford" it) ...
  A: In the old testament there were "laws of tithing". In the New Testament there is a "principle of ...
To Give or Not to Give?1/16/2007
  Q: Mr. Dacre... Thank-you so much for your answer. I guess when I thinking about this question, I ...
  A: The rich man and Lazarus story is not about giving money. Granted it uses money as the instrument ...
Fish & Meat1/14/2007
  Q: I'll put in a good word for you! :-) What it is, that, I joined this small town church on New ...
  A: Well it might be a good thing for your health. Even a good discipline to fast this way. But ...
Fish & Meat1/13/2007
  Q: Howdy. Our church is giving up meat and sweetened stuff for 21 days. I was wondering, in the ...
  A: It seems they wish to be as Daniel or his three companions. Anyway it is not a known practice and I ...
To Give or Not to Give?1/11/2007
  Q: .. Just a general question I have. I was discussing w/ some of my Christian friends and I asked ...
  A: I understand you entirely. Sometimes you spoil people by just giving them money. Sometimes its ...
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 need to do the work of the ministry. Everyone is called to come to God. Some do some don't. At ...
Prophecy of Muhammed(PBUH)12/24/2006
  Q: "Jesus of Nazareth was limited to the Israeli nation but Jesus the risen Christ is sent to the whole ...
  A: Our kingdom is not of this world, but your kingdom through Mohammed is of this world. Jesus told us ...
Prophecy of Muhammed(PBUH)12/24/2006
  Q: Christians are upto proving that Jesus(PBUH) was the greatest and the Bible does not prophecise of ...
  A: What you have quoted from the Quran says nothing at all about what you says it does. How can you do ...
Prophecy of Muhammed(PBUH)12/23/2006
  Q: I am sorry - I did not negate the scripture. This information had been provided by a good preacher ...
  A: You didn't offend me. We all have a right and privilege, God given, to choose what we believe. But ...
Prophecy of Muhammed(PBUH)12/23/2006
  Q: Marvelous !! What a quick reply. The hebrew word used during this conversation have been found as ...
  A: There is no misconception . you have entirely negated the whole scripture. How can one who does such ...
Prophecy of Muhammed(PBUH)12/23/2006
  Q: Dont you think "That Prophet" points to none other "Muhammed - PBUH" . God told that he will build a ...
  A: No I certainly don't. Thats mere conjecture. But even if it were Mohammed would then have be just " ...
Prophecy of 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: Yes i thought you had a reason for leading us in this direction. Well though there is no reference ...
Prophecy of 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: There is no mention of Muhammed in the bible or Torah. Three prophecies:- 1st Jesus said the ...
can u give the answer12/14/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question-----The text above is a follow-up to ... ...
  A: Well I am not a theologian. Just a full time minister of God. But you have to understand that the ...
god12/14/2006
  Q: Have you ever successfully communicated with god? If so, can you please ask him if the afterlife is ...
  A: God is a real person. Jesus died so that we could directly communicate with Him. You can do it too, ...
can u give the answer12/13/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question-----The text above is a follow-up to ... ...
  A: You are confused on how God could become a man. That man have the limitations of a man and yet have ...
can u give the answer12/12/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question-----The text above is a follow-up to ... ...
  A: Greetings Mus, Well in our English homage is the equivalent to worship. Homage is King James ...
can u give the answer12/11/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question-----The text above is a follow-up to ... ...
  A: Homage is an old English word meaning "worship" Concerning Christians...most of those calling ...
Omnipotence(sp?) of God.12/11/2006
  Q: I have been hit with the question, "Why does God let bad things happen to good people?" I know the ...
  A: I will answer your first question first. God is all powerful and all knowing but He gives men a ...
can u give the answer12/10/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question-----The text above is a follow-up to ... ...
  A: You have miss spelt many words in English and misunderstood others... the question was whether Jesus ...
can u give the answer12/9/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question-----The text above is a follow-up to ... ...
  A: I think you need to learn the English language sir. This scripture was meaning that Jesus was saying ...
can u give the answer12/8/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question-----HI PHILIP , THIS IS MUSHARRAF A MEDICAL ...
  A: Mt 19:17 is saying the opposite to what you are supposing...it is an English way of saying the ...
can u give the answer12/6/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- HI PHILIP , THIS IS MUSHARRAF A MEDICAL ...
  A: Well as I said the fact Christ accept worship is my proof and not the bible. But reality. A king is ...
can u give the answer12/4/2006
  Q: THIS IS MUSHARRAF A MEDICAL DOCTOR SINCE A COUPLE OF WEEK I WAS ATTACHED TO ALLEXPERT .TALKING WITH ...
  A: LONG AGO I LEARN NOT TO ARGUE SCRIPTURE BUT TO SEEK TRUTH. ARGUING POINTS OF LANGUAGE AND POINTS OF ...
can u give the answer11/30/2006
  Q: THIS IS MUSHARRAF A MEDICAL DOCTOR SINCE A COUPLE OF WEEK I WAS ATTACHED TO ALLEXPERT .TALKING WITH ...
  A: I think the Christians are afraid of offending you, but this is not one of my weaknesses. Being ...
Concerned about Doubt11/9/2006
  Q: I am a Christian but sometimes I find myself doubting in times of trouble. I am having some health ...
  A: Jesus has already died for your forgiveness eternally. Only that our faith sometimes suffers if we ...
Bible question10/26/2006
  Q: Dacre, How come mainsteam Christianity clings to the belief in a man-made trinity? Do you not ...
  A: The semantics of whether this Father, Son & Holy Spirit form of God is called trinity or not called ...

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