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About 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 15 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.

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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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SubjectDate Asked

Born-Again/Witnessing10/24/2009
  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 ...
Forgiveness9/21/2009
  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 Church9/18/2009
  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 ...
Repentance7/20/2009
  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 Forgiveness6/23/2009
  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 filled5/29/2009
  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 household5/25/2009
  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, tithing4/24/2009
  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 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: "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 sex4/17/2009
  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 ...
tattoos4/14/2009
  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 love4/5/2009
  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 Life8/13/2008
  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 ...
heaven7/26/2008
  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 God7/7/2008
  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 sin6/24/2008
  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 ...
pastor6/6/2008
  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 ...
adultery5/8/2008
  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 ...
Kids5/3/2008
  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 Question3/28/2008
  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 someone3/4/2008
  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 friend1/12/2008
  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 orientation1/1/2008
  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 fast12/31/2007
  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 Orginization11/30/2007
  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 Orginization11/29/2007
  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 suicide10/21/2007
  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 Payout10/19/2007
  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 ...
Marriage9/23/2007
  Q: Is arranged marriage any good?
  A: In some cultures arranged marriages is normal, but in modern times this is not as common. Marriage ...
forgiveness9/10/2007
  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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