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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Spiritual Retreat | 5/3/2012 |
| Q: So I'm having some spiritual issues and going to my church hasn't been fixing them. So yesterday I ... A: I suppose you could go to the ends of the earth to find God, and if that's what it takes then it's ... | |
| Rebaptized | 4/25/2012 |
| Q: The Church of Christ, as you may recall, believe differently than the other churches. But one of ... A: Paul went to Ephesus and found some people there (probably Gentiles) who were believers in Christ. ... | |
| catholicism | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: I have a family member who is converting to the catholics. what do i need to know or do about this? ... A: The fact is, the individual books of the Bible existed before the Catholic Church; take, for ... | |
| catholicism | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I have a family member who is converting to the catholics. what do i need to know or do about this? ... A: There really isn't space here to go into the beliefs of Catholicism, but I can say that there should ... | |
| Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I'm afraid I commited it although that was the last thing I wanted to do. I was always asking god to ... A: I've taught on this subject quite a few times over the years and am dismayed that people don't ... | |
| Rapture Ready? | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Is that true that in USA always steps are taken to engage one non Christian as a Pilot in airlines ... A: I have never heard of this. In the USA there are laws that prohibit discrimination on the grounds of ... | |
| Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: So, I'm very frightened that I might have blasphemed the Holy Spirit. I love Jesus very much. But I ... A: This is a rather common question and I believe it stems from poor teaching regarding this sin. In ... | |
| what is god's reward for hard times/struggle? | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Let's say I am a soul born in some unknown land, living in tumultuous, confusing and chaotic times. ... A: I will give you the short and concise answer: God ONLY rewards obedience. Obedience is defined as ... | |
| Bride of Christ | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Which is bride the of Christ, The new Testament Church or the New Jerusalem? A: Both testaments use the picture or concept of a bride to represent the people of God. Even the ... | |
| christianity | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: Why is it so important that Jesus was human when he died? Why are the Jews blamed for the death of ... A: If He had been other than human then His death wouldn't have been the same "kind" of death that ... | |
| Remarriage after Adultery in Divorce | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I am a Christian man that desires to marry my Christian girlfriend someday soon. I am 42 and she is ... A: No one can undo what has already been done and since her ex-husband is remarried, she cannot be ... | |
| What do the verses mean?? | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Ainsworth, I just accepted Christ back into my life, so I am a new believer. I thought that we are ... A: You must be born again in order to go to heaven, but you should also be baptized in the Holy Spirit ... | |
| what does it mean? | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Ainsworth! In the Scriptures it states to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness. ... A: This is a figure of speech that is related to those things that are contrary to holiness and purity. ... | |
| despair | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Sometimes I wish God had never created me. I am besought by lustful desires. Every time I look at an ... A: God did not "create" you to engage in sin. You have inherited the sin nature from Adam and therefore ... | |
| Marriage | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: What exactly does the bible say about marriage between cousins? I have been looking through the ... A: I don't see a specific statement. However, we are commanded, in Scripture, to obey the rulers placed ... | |
| Marriage Crisis | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Ainsworth, after over a decade of marriage to a pastor, I stupidly had a 4 week affair with a ... A: It is possible to restore your family/marriage relationship. The fact is, you've broken trust and ... | |
| Hobbies and the Christian Life | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I just became a born again Christian last August 2009. I have been collecting art rubber stamps for ... A: Idolatry is the worship of a false god. The issue is whether this hobby has replaced God in your ... | |
| abusive Mother | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am writing this in an effort to gain more of a biblical perspective as to my relationship with my ... A: There aren't many examples of children "walking away" from their parents because the parent has ... | |
| Unusual place to preach the Gospel | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I repented of this but for the last 10 years even after becoming a Christian I was addicted to ... A: While I laud your desire to minister to people in bondage, yet I don't believe your specific methods ... | |
| Can a demon possess a Born Again Christian | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are born again Christians and believe in freedom that Jesus has gave us. We have ... A: The Deliverance Movement is a relatively new/contemporary segment of the Charismatic Movement. The ... | |
| baptsm and god | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: is it necessary not to go to temples or not to bow down in front of hindu god after baptism?bcoz god ... A: The simple answer to your question is "No". You may NOT bow down before ANY idol or ANY other god. ... | |
| blaming God | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: As a minister, what would you say to someone who was starting to blame their hardships on God? A: Theodicy is the defense of God's goodness in the face of evil and your question falls into this ... | |
| Born-Again/Witnessing | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey I have actually 2 questions, hopefully you can answer both as they are pretty close to each ... A: There are no Biblical "feelings" described that should go along with salvation. Instead, it is a ... | |
| 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: I'm curious as to why you are watching what these "Christians" are doing, or not doing. My point is ... | |
| Forgiveness | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Robert, The Bible says that Jesus asked his Father to forgive those who crucified him when he was ... A: The text reads: Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And ... | |
| Founding a Church | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how a church gets created in the first place. I was wondering also even about sects ... A: A "church" comes about when a group of like-minded believers gather together in order to worship God ... | |
| Repentance | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently graduated from university. However, because of my carelessness, I failed to do some ... A: Since you do not know who the admissions officer was, you could go to the office and confess to them ... | |
| Salvation. | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Someone just told me that if I had to ask if I am Saved then obviously I am not. I go to an ... A: Let's keep this really simple. "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in ... | |
| Question on Forgiveness | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Me and my husband have been together for 15yrs married 4. He started attending Christian church ... A: The statement "grounds for divorce" implies a "legal" or official designation. In other words, the ... | |
| How to become spirit filled | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Ive been dealing with sin such as lust and pornography I know im under Gods wrath but I want to make ... A: To be filled with the Spirit requires you to: 1. be saved. You must repent of your sins, and ... | |
| technology in Christain household | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are both Christians with a child on the way. I feel very strongly that many TV ... A: As a couple you should agree on standards of morality, spirituality, ethics, etc. I cannot give you ... | |
| christianity, reborn, evolutionism, tithing | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: My question :- I was recently filled with the holy spirit during a communion service over Easter. I ... A: So, you are born again; you are a believer in Jesus Christ. This means that, among other things, you ... | |
| Born again twice | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: This question is very troubling to me and ultimately it can only be answered by Jesus when I am done ... A: "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, ... | |
| Pre-marital cohibition and sex | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for a year, and are both Christian. One of the biggest ... A: The Bible makes it clear that fornication is not permitted (Ephesians 5:3). Fornication is sex ... | |
| tattoos | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I want to one day be heavily tattooed (neck, hands, ect...) is that wrong of me? and if so how much ... A: If it is wrong to have many tattoos, then it would be wrong to have just one. It isn't the amount or ... | |
| doctrine of love | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Would you help me to understand the Christian doctrine about love? Thank you. A: 1 Corinthians 13 is known as the Love Chapter, because the Apostle Paul say that love is not ... | |
| Seeking kingdom of God and having needs fulfilled? | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have lots of needs right now. I'm going through a very difficult times. I just received a letter ... A: The Kingdom of God is best defined where God is the King. I know this is a rather simple statement, ... | |
| God's Will for My Life | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: How does one know what God's personal will is for their lives? In other words, how does one know ... A: Understanding God's specific will for your life is difficult in that it is a matter of faith and ... | |
| heaven | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: What is the truth about the 144,000 people going to heaven? Are only 144,000 people going to ... A: The teaching that "only 144,000 people are going to heaven" is from the Jehovah's Witnesses and is ... | |
| Coming back to God | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I was saved at the age of 15. I went to Theological College at 18-21 and whilst at University i was ... A: Welcome back! 1 John 1:8-9 tells us what to do if we sin or fall away. Begin to worship, pray and ... | |
| living in sin | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: my boyfriend and i have been living together for two years and now hes becoming a Christian and he ... A: The Bible teaches that for two people to have sexual relations (I assume this is included in your ... | |
| pastor | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I am going to try to keep this short even though there is so much to it. The pastor of our church ... A: Some denominations have established procedures for restoring leaders to a leadership position after ... | |
| adultery | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: Please help. I have been involved with a married woman and recently went further than we wanted to ... A: A couple of scripture verses that apply to your situation: 1 John 1:8-9 (NKJV) 8 If we say that we ... | |
| Kids | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: OK, as far as I know my husband is not a father yet. He has never been married before and never ... A: From your question it seems that you are already married and therefore your question is moot. ... | |
| Marriage Question | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: OK, so sometimes when my husband gets mad at me or thinks I am not happy, and sometimes he isn't mad ... A: The marriage covenant is more than just a few words. From God's perspective you may not divorce, so ... | |
| Stigmata? | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: What are your thought's on it? Although I know several claims were actually proven to be false or ... A: I have no personal knowledge of stigmata, however the Scriptures are silent on the matter. In other ... | |
| Saying you will marry someone | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: If a two people tell each other that they will marry each other or promise that they will marry that ... A: The short answer is: "Of course not!" Do not marry someone if BOTH parties are not 100% certain this ... | |
| Christian friend | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I've got a situation that I'd like your input on. I am 24 years old and have Cerebral Palsy. I've ... A: The short answer to your question is, "No, I do not think this is normal if normal means the ... | |
| sexual orientation | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: What is your answer to sexual orientation? I am gay and also a Christian. I believe homosexual ... A: Sexual Orientation/Activities and the Will of God I want to begin by stating that I believe the ... | |
| how to fast | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: how do you fast as a christian what do you eat, or do you not eat. how can I get the most out of my ... A: Fasting is the process whereby we deny ourselves so that we can focus upon God. Contrary to what ... | |
| Joining a Church Orginization | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I am torn with the idea of having to (Join) a church. What does signing paperwork, and standing up ... A: I did not write that you "had" to focus on one Church. The fact that you serve or help other ... | |
| Joining a Church Orginization | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I am torn with the idea of having to (Join) a church. What does signing paperwork, and standing up ... A: There are numerous reasons to "join" a church. When you are saved (born again) you have "joined" THE ... | |
| Are boundaries being crossed? | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I am engaged to a Godly man who normally holds himself to a high standard. A few months ago, I found ... A: Several things come to mind. On the one hand, we should not give Satan an opportunity for ... | |
| Depression and thought of suicide | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I was baptised in 1989 and for a while i felt Gods spirit and purpose. But since then i have fallen ... A: Feelings are not an accurate barometer of reality. We believe that God loves us because He says so. ... | |
| Tithing from Insurance Payout | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a recent widow and have received an death benefit amount from my husband's policy. I have ... A: I agree with your son in so far as the insurance payment is concerned. We are to tithe on our ... | |
| Marriage | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: Is arranged marriage any good? A: In some cultures arranged marriages is normal, but in modern times this is not as common. Marriage ... | |
| forgiveness | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: can you still forgive a person when they have died or do they have to be alive to forgive them I ... A: I recommend a three step process for asking forgiveness. But first a couple of "rules", 1) don't ... | |
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Dr. Robert Ainsworth
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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Christian discipleship, living the Christian life, Biblical history, theology and doctrines (teachings), especially from a non-denominational, Biblical perspective.
Experience
I am an ordained minister with over 20 years of ministry experience including serving as a Senior Pastor, church planter, missionary and Bible College professor. I am a Biblical Counselor with an on-going Marriage and Family counseling practice.
Publications
I wrote a book on Church Planting and Church Growth which is being used as a textbook to assist pastors in under developed countries and I'm currently working on another book at this time. With the Lord's help it will be completed soon! You may visit my website at: www.yourappointedjourney.com and find a link to a weekly radio broadcast which is available through streaming media. We also have plans to post our radio program on youtube in the near future.
Education/Credentials
I have a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling and a Doctor of Biblical Studies. I am a licensed counselor with the NCCA.
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