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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| death of a child | 2/7/2012 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: By God's grace I was born again almost 2 years ago. I was brought up in a Catholic family and at 17 ... A: Let me say first, thank you for your question. Secondly, I am so happy for your faith in our Lord ... | ||
| Sabbath | 12/5/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: When did Saturday become the Sabbath? Did the Jews convert to Saturday during roman captivity under ... A: Ignorance surrounding this subject has caused many people to fall into false teaching. It is ... | ||
| Cousin relationships | 11/30/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: I have a question that I am dealing with in my life. I have been born and raised Pentecostal, but ... A: This is a question that I am not entirely prepared to answer, however, I see no biblical or legal ... | ||
| worldly amusement | 11/20/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: Does the church still believe that their minister and the saints should not play with poker cards, ... A: I'm sure this varies from church to church, pastor to pastor so I can't give you a concrete answer ... | ||
| Salvation for the unbaptized | 11/15/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: I am writing an inspirational Christian novel and want to make sure my theology is correct. I am a ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I am going to answer this from a Bible perspective... not a ... | ||
| sin | 11/15/2011 | Rev Philip Dacre |
| Q: We all know even Christians are not perfect and have struggles. We also know that Sanctification ... A: Its a big subject. Nevertheless i will summarize it. Weakness and ignorance leave us open to ... | ||
| Pentecostal Question | 11/6/2011 | Dr. Robert Ainsworth |
| Q: My family and I went to a good friend's wedding this weekend who is Pentecostal. I've been reading ... A: I suspect that the church you are referring to is associated with the "Pentecostal" denomination ... | ||
| question | 10/31/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: My question is which bible translation is the closet to the Greek that the new testament was written ... A: Hey Brother, Thanks for your question. Glad you are interested in studying the Word of God. When ... | ||
| question | 10/31/2011 | Tom Smith |
| Q: My question is which bible translation is the closet to the Greek that the new testament was written ... A: The translation that I prefer for being the best reflection of the original is the NKJV. ... | ||
| Internal Struggle | 10/31/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: I have some knowledge of the Word. Been in the Pentecostal for three years. In my high school I was ... A: I am sorry for the choices you have made. You need to be very careful. The good thing is that the ... | ||
| UPC/judmentalism | 10/30/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: I attend a United Pentecostal Church in Texas, and I feel as if I cannot confide in anybody at the ... A: Ethan, I do understand what you are writing and feel a lot of concern about your situation. I ... | ||
| Secularism and faith | 10/22/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: My name is Nathan. I began my first semester in college in Brazil studying International Relations ... A: I am praying for you. It can be very intimidating when so called intellectuals belittle our faith ... | ||
| Allegiance | 10/19/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: On Memorial Day at our FWB Church , we pledge allegiance to our flag (country) & then we pledge ... A: I absolutely understand your concern. I think that the Bible gives us some perspective on this ... | ||
| holy spirit or devil? | 10/12/2011 | Dennis G. |
| Q: i recently went to a penecostal church and during the sermon a woman started loudly talking in ... A: Hey Sheila, It doesn't happen real often. Only when everyone is in the same frame of worship and the ... | ||
| Jesus is knocking on my door.. | 10/6/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: Robert, I'm not exactly sure what question I am asking yet, but I think I'm just writing for ... A: Christina, I was touched by your message and transparency. Life is truly a series of sowing and ... | ||
| Pentecostals Strict Legalism | 9/29/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: I'm from a United Methodist Church, and our had a church that is United Pentecostal Church rent in ... A: I am not a Pentecostal, but I do consider myself an expert on the Bible. I am answering this ... | ||
| Pentecostal/Charismatic Acts 2 My 2 Cents Worth | 9/29/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: I second this: I am a Methodist with a strong view in the Gifts of the Spirit, baptism in [not ... A: I am sorry for this late response. I believe that I am an expert on the Bible. To the extent that ... | ||
| Asking a Worship Leader to Step Down | 9/26/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: Our Worship Team has spun out of control - and I believe it is the Worship Leader dragging us down. ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I have a few things for you to consider from a Bible ... | ||
| Baptism | 9/12/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: I have recently married into a Pentecostal family. I was not raised Pentecostal. I was baptized at ... A: I am so sorry my reply is late but my computer sent this message to a Boxbe Email folder and I ... | ||
| Pentecostals | 9/4/2011 | Rev Philip Dacre |
| Q: I have a very serious question which is a result of something I saw which was quite horrific and ... A: No is the short answer...the reasons? Read Acts 10/11 about the Jerusalem council (not Paul) who ... | ||
| Christian apologetics | 8/24/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: my name is Nathan. I will be studying anthropology of religion in college and would like a ... A: Hey Nathan, That's one of the easiest questions I have had to answer here! There is one man who ... | ||
| Which Religion | 8/9/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: Before I ask my question let me explain a little about myself, I attend an Assembly of God Church ... A: Kay, I am sending you an answer after some research online. It is from a Trinitarian perspective. ... | ||
| Pentecosts and Fame | 8/7/2011 | Dennis G. |
| Q: I would like to be Pentecostal, but I have wanted to be an actress my whole life. Would being an ... A: Hey Shlanea, It is possible to be an actress, but NOT in Hollywood. There are other avenues to take ... | ||
| Healing | 7/25/2011 | Rev Philip Dacre |
| Q: Dacre, Greetings from Thailand. The question I havet, is about spiritual healing. I have just ... A: First of all I would like to ask you where in the scriptures you find that healing and speaking in ... | ||
| Question about Matthew | 7/25/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: I have read your answers to many difficult questions, and you seem to always say the correct ... A: I am so sorry for my late response. I think the best thing that I can do for you is to paste notes ... | ||
| pentecostals | 7/14/2011 | Dennis G. |
| Q: what are the do's and don'ts of a pentecostal boy in a relationship? A: Hey Katie, Let's get to the point.. Obviously sexual intercourse is out. We all know this. I have ... | ||
| Pentecostal vs Baptist salvation beliefs | 7/12/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: Pastor Morgan my name is Raymond Walters I've recently began attending The Evangelist Temple in ... A: Bro. Walters, I am so sorry it has taken me this long to respond. This is very rare. I am ... | ||
| Divorce | 7/7/2011 | Rev Philip Dacre |
| Q: I am in a quandary. My beloved wife of 17 years and companion for 20 has filed for divorce against ... A: If you are a Christian then in God's eyes you were always a Christian. He sees the heart, He does ... | ||
| Divorce | 7/7/2011 | Rev Philip Dacre |
| Q: I am in a quandary. My beloved wife of 17 years and companion for 20 has filed for divorce against ... A: That word was from Almighty God. It may or may not sum something up but nevertheless it holds within ... | ||
| Divorce | 7/6/2011 | Rev Philip Dacre |
| Q: I am in a quandary. My beloved wife of 17 years and companion for 20 has filed for divorce against ... A: I find your question tragic, unethical and feel for your destruction which has come upon you. From ... | ||
| Oneness | 7/3/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: Mr. Morgan I find it very interesting that you left the Assembly of God for the United Pentecostal ... A: Good morning, Brother. Wow...what are the odds we would have the same name and a shared interest in ... | ||
| Has the gift of tongues ceased? | 7/1/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: What is the best way to answer this question based on what the Word of God tell us about the ... A: I see you have basically asked the same questions in three different posts. I am going to try to ... | ||
| 2 Cor. | 6/30/2011 | Pastor Don Carpenter |
| Q: Pastor Don, In 2 Corinthians 12:2, Paul says "I knew a man who was taken to the third heaven ... A: There are actually three "heavens" used in the Bible. 1. There is Heaven, the atmosphere in which ... | ||
| confused? | 6/25/2011 | Dennis G. |
| Q: Praise the Lord, My question is one about my relationship. I'm going to begin with some background ... A: Hey Sara, Sorry I took so long to get back to you. I don't totally understand. Have you met this ... | ||
| genetic engineering | 6/12/2011 | Rev Philip Dacre |
| Q: I am conducting an ethnographic research for a school assignment.I was just wondering what your view ... A: Like any other science finding out about the way things work helps our understanding and allows us ... | ||
| good man | 6/9/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: i am a lady of 33 beliving God for my partner, i gave my life to Christ since 1996 but there is a ... A: Since this question is a little out of my area of expertise, I am going to refer you to your pastor ... | ||
| Science vs. Religion | 5/31/2011 | Tom Smith |
| Q: I'm currently completing an assignment about the increase of ethical dilemmas due to science and ... A: The answer is pretty straightforward. Piracy, copyright violation and hacking are all essentially ... | ||
| Personal beliefs | 5/17/2011 | Dennis G. |
| Q: I have recently converted to Christianity and am extremely interested in Pentecostalism but there ... A: Hey Joseph, We don't openly discriminate against anyone.. We hate the sin, not the sinner. We can't ... | ||
| Personal beliefs | 5/16/2011 | Dennis G. |
| Q: I have recently converted to Christianity and am extremely interested in Pentecostalism but there ... A: Hey Joseph, Homosexuality is a no brainer. This is NOT allowed in any Bible believing church. If ... | ||
| Christening/Dedication | 5/16/2011 | Robert L. Morgan |
| Q: I have an infant son who I wish to have dedicated in the church before my husband is deployed but am ... A: Hey there! Thanks for your question. I hope my answer helps you. You didn't mention what church ... | ||
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Robert L. Morgan
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Expertise
I was raised as a 4th generation Pentecostal in an ordained Assemblies of God minister's home and educated for the ministry at an A/G Bible College. I transitioned into the United Pentecostal Church International and also attended one of their Bible Colleges. I have a balanced understanding of the Oneness/Trinity debate, water baptism in the Name of Jesus, grace versus legalism, the new birth, the differences between Charismatic, Apostolic, and Pentecostal, worship, church history and the evolution of Christian theology. I have also personally confronted the issue of same gender attraction often found among classical Pentecostals.
Experience
I have a deep passion for doctrine and history which I invested myself into heavily while pursuing my education. My entire life has been spent finding Scriptural balance with help provided by exposure to reputable ministries from across the spectrum of the modern Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.
Organizations
Presently, I am the General Chairman and co-founder of the Global Alliance of Affimring Apostolic Pentecostals, an "affirming" organization dedicated to sharing truth as it is understood by Pentecostals with all people, including but not limited to gay people in their pursuit of God's fullness in their often challenging lives. I attend a multicultural United Pentecostal Church in Tampa, FL.
Publications
The Pentecostal Herald. I was also one of the featured subjects of an article written for Charisma Magazine in 2000 regarding the issue of Homosexuality and Christianity.
Education/Credentials
I graduated in 1983 from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL (Assemblies of God) with a Bachelors degree in Theology and Pastoral Ministry. I also attended JacksonCollege of Ministries in Jackson, MS where I studied organ, piano and vocal music. I attended A/G churches all my life until 1985 when I fully transitioned in the United Pentecostal Church International. I held a General License with the UPC for several years before resigning to confront personal issues with which I was struggling.
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