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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Sabbath | 12/5/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Salvation for the unbaptized | 11/15/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Internal Struggle | 10/31/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Secularism and faith | 10/22/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Pentecostals Strict Legalism | 9/29/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Question about Matthew | 7/25/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Has the gift of tongues ceased? | 7/1/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| truth | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: What is the pillar and foundation of Truth? A: Jesus is the Truth, and the church is the pillar of truth built of the foundation of Jesus Christ. ... | |
| Pentecostals | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I understand that your interest here is to help people. I appreciate your intentions with regards to ... A: I am a BIBLE expert who can answer Pentecostals, Baptists, Catholics, and SDA folks as long as they ... | |
| God | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Pastor Don, Do you know of any scriptures that specificaly state that God is niether male nor ... A: The Bible constantly uses male pronouns in association with God. One of the most clear references ... | |
| About the Holy Spirit | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Well, Pastor Don, good morning. I am a new believer in Christ. I am both amazed and frustrated, and ... A: I am sorry for my slow response. The simple answer is that if the Bible tells you something ... | |
| friendship vs dating | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I have been friends with a man for over 30 years, we once had a relationship and were bestfriends. ... A: Your friend is right. As long as you are married, you have the responsability to do everything you ... | |
| About the Holy Spirit | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Well, Pastor Don, good morning. I am a new believer in Christ. I am both amazed and frustrated, and ... A: You azre right to be concerned. Anyone that adds to salvation by grace alone is preaching a false ... | |
| About the Holy Spirit | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: Well, Pastor Don, good morning. I am a new believer in Christ. I am both amazed and frustrated, and ... A: I am sorry you have had a hard time getting them answered. I think I know one reason that this ... | |
| Need Guidance please | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me.I dont even know where to begin. First off,I have been dating this guy for ... A: You are in an interesting place in your life now, trying to make some doctrinal decisions about ... | |
| Biblical wording | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Why at Genesis 34.11 it says, "And Shecham said unto her father..." Shouldn't it be "his" ... A: I believe in the context that Shecham is talking to Dinah's father in order to get him to give ... | |
| tounges | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: .i am from a pentecostal background..i have been raised up in a pentecostal church ..since i was a ... A: I believe that the Lord guided you to me to help you understand this because I am a Baptist pastor. ... | |
| About being born-again | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I am seeking your help as an expert to help me out with Scriptures! My questions today are in ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I am sorry but I can't answer all 12 questions in great detail. I ... | |
| The Commandments | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: My ? is on the sabbath day the one that God instituted in the beginning. I have not been able to ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. You are absolutely right that the Sabbath was never changed ... | |
| Pearls before swine | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: What did Jesus mean exactly by saying that one should not cast pearls before swine? Thanks. A: I am very sorry for my late response. The simple answer to this question is that Jesus did not want ... | |
| national sunday law | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: what are your strong words to young JESUS ONLY christians like myself who are exposed to the ... A: I am assuming you are speaking of the book circulated by Seventh Day Adventists to make Bible ... | |
| Jesus | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: why is it once saved you are not always saved? why do pentacostals not wear makeup or jewerly?? why ... A: I will try to answer these questions from the Bible, not from a particular denominational ... | |
| Predestination vs. Free Will | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: For the past couple of days I've been reading some of your answers at "allexperts.com." Thanks for ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I am afraid that you have misunderstood my position on ... | |
| The Law | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: if the Law was given to Moses and Israel, how is it that the Bible tells us that Christians are ... A: The law was never given to make us righteous but to illustrate the fact that we cannot obtain ... | |
| SPEAKING IN TONGUES | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: During services, the pastors often speaks in a dialect which no one understands and say that they ... A: You are onto something here. The word "tongue" comes from the Greek word that means language. When ... | |
| Secrte Rapture | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: i read your answer on rapture. Is the rapture secret? A: I believe that the Rapture of 1 Thess 4 is not nearly as public as when Jesus comes back to set up ... | |
| dogs | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: my name is Brittany im a 16 year old girl, i am a very big dog lover and want to know everything ... A: I too am a dog lover. I believe that you can have very faithful and loyal friends in dogs. When ... | |
| pre-tribulation rapture | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: is the pre-tribulation rapture Biblical? A: The word Rapture is not in the Bible but the concept is. Rapture means a snatching away, or to be ... | |
| confusion about separation | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I would have been married 3 years in February 2010. I have been separated since October 2009. We ... A: I am so very sorry for my late response. I trust that you will still be able to use this answer in ... | |
| Differing religion beliefs with relatives and close friends. | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Pastor Don, I was raised in the Baptist faith my entire life then I come to meet a slew of ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. Whatever sermon you share, it will not be the wisdom of the ... | |
| Differing religion beliefs with relatives and close friends. | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Pastor Don, I was raised in the Baptist faith my entire life then I come to meet a slew of ... A: Your best bet when dealing with Pentecostals with whom you disagree but wish to get along, it to ... | |
| Prophesy | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: Does God give the gift of prophesy in our time or has it been done away with? A: Prophecy was given as a gift before the Bible was completed. When that which is perfect (or ... | |
| hurt by my pastor | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: please could you give me some biblical insights on the "pastor" topic.........well here is my story, ... A: My advice to you is to get in and get under authority or get out and get under the authority of ... | |
| hurt by my pastor | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: please could you give me some biblical insights on the "pastor" topic.........well here is my story, ... A: I am sorry for what you are going through. I cannot tell you for sure if you should leave your ... | |
| Pentecostal questions | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Blessings! Just to let you know up front, I am asking other volunteers in this category this same ... A: It is very open ended though, and books have been written about this subject. I am a volunteer as a ... | |
| catholic belief!!! | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Sir, i am a bible believing man from india, and i've been attending pentacostal churches frm wen i ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. You are correct that praying to dead saints to ask them to ... | |
| Ephesians 4:5 | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: How do I explain Ephesians4:5 to someone? It says one Baptism, which Baptism is it talking about? ... A: I believe that this passage is speaking about Holy Ghost baptism that occurs upon salvation. Notice ... | |
| Unsure of standings with God | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Prasie the Lord, I have been saved for almost 15 years, I'm 27 and right now I am being faced with ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I have a couple things for you to consider from the ... | |
| the Anglican church versus Pentecostal | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I am originally a member of The Church Of England(Anglican)but recently started frequently visiting ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. There are things that could be seen as extreme, in this ... | |
| Trinity and Salvation | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a Non-Trinitarian Charismatic/Pentecostal and had a few questions about salvation and the ... A: The Bible tells us that simple belief is what is required for salvation, but part of that belief is ... | |
| clothing | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I was brought up as a Pentecostal. I have worn skirts and had long hair since i was born. Although i ... A: There are several things to consider here. 1. Are you under the authority of a husband? If you ... | |
| Bible Software | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Looking for teachings " Assembly of God" denomination. I have several software programs , but I am ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I do not know of any Software specifically for AG, but I know AGES ... | |
| A lot of my friends are Baptist. | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a pentecostal girl, who attends a baptist church. A lot of my friends from there are telling me ... A: I am very glad that you are going to church. There are differences between Pentecostals and ... | |
| Wanna Marry this Pentecostal Girl | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I would like to introduce myself as a 23 year old guy who has been saved before 3 years by a girl ... A: I am so thrilled about how you came to Jesus! No one is born a true Christian. Everyone must come ... | |
| dating a penecostal | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i believe in christ and i am a assembly of god part of penecostal. i think i am in love with a ... A: It sounds like you are both believers, so that is a good start. If your friend is into the holiness ... | |
| hurt in church | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: i have been attending a church for a while now and the members of the church would tell lies on me ... A: It sounds like you may not approve of what the church is doing, that is why you feel you need to ... | |
| national sunday law | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: In this book it shows the paphacy or the pope as being the beast 666, can you elaborate on this in ... A: Actually that book falsely claims that to take the mark of the beast is to work on Saturday! The ... | |
| womens holiness | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm so sick of Pentecostal people being judgmental. I was born into Pentecostal/apostolic and was ... A: I agree that men have placed external rules by which to evaluate other people's spirituality. This ... | |
| Baptism of the Holy Ghost | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering is it compulsory to receive the Baptism of the Holy Ghost to enter heaven? God ... A: OK Here are several sermons on this subject: The Indwelling Ministry Of The Holy Spirit John ... | |
| Marriage | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering will it be a sin for me to remarry again when my ex wife & I were separated after 3 ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. There are two ways that you can get divorced and remarried: ... | |
| Baptism of the Holy Ghost | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering is it compulsory to receive the Baptism of the Holy Ghost to enter heaven? God ... A: I am sorry for this very late response. The short answer to this question is that if you are saved, ... | |
| pentacostal and Southern Baptist..... | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Im a southern baptist.... hardcore and a devout christian. Have been all my life. But i am dating a ... A: First of all I suggest that you speak with your pastor about this experience. The Bible knows ... | |
| In need of the truth | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a baby in Christ and my knowledge is minimal right now. My fiance frequents a Christian ... A: I looked at the site you mentioned. Run away! Run away fast! This man is teaching false ... | |
| Tongues | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My husband is Baptist and I was raised Cathlic and now am a Christian-Pentecostal. Can you explain ... A: The answer requires a lot of explaining, so If you don't mind, I will paste the notes from a couple ... | |
| Baptism | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I have a slight disagreement. All the churches in our area Baptise in the name of the ... A: There were two Baptisms during Jesus' ministry. There was the baptism of John unto repentance, ... | |
| Calvinism vs Wesleyism | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: are they not both ism's last i knew John and John weren't God but i hold closer to JOHN WESLEY than ... A: Beasley, Thank you for this thoughtful follow up question. I think that you may have misunderstood ... | |
| Calvinism vs Wesleyism | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: are they not both ism's last i knew John and John weren't God but i hold closer to JOHN WESLEY than ... A: Beasley. Thank you for this follow up question. Just to clairify, I do NOT agree with Calvanism ... | |
| Calvinism vs Wesleyism | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: are they not both ism's last i knew John and John weren't God but i hold closer to JOHN WESLEY than ... A: Beasley, Thanks for this interesting question. I am not sure exactly what you are asking. I ... | |
| Marrying Again After Being Divorced | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: Praise the Lord Pastor Carpenter, I have been divorced since 2002 and my exhusband divorced me I did ... A: There are two specific cases where God allows for re-marriage after divorce. 1. If your spouse ... | |
| Homosexuality | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that Homosexuality is not forbidden in the New Testament but only in the Old Testament? A: I am sorry for my late response. God is completely consistant. What He forbids morally in the Old ... | |
| Tongues | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: In all due respect Pastor you are wrong according to the scriptures you used to answer this new ... A: First of all, let us be clear about the difference between being under the law and being under ... | |
| UPCI rule on low hair and open toe shoe | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I was reading the question and answer of one the posted, and my question is since you are stating ... A: I do not believe that I ever said that a woman must never cut her hair. I( do believe that a woman ... | |
| baptism | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: At what age is baptism in the Pentecostal church performed? and how are Pastors elected to a church? ... A: I am sorry for my late response. It is my understanding that in most Pentecostal churches a person ... | |
| backsliders | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Hebrews 6:4-6 tells us it is impossible for those who were once enlightened to come back. An elder ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. I respectfully disagree with your elder. Hebrews 6 does not ... | |
| god's way | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: i am presently in a baptist bible college and i hate it. i want out.a'm close to around 8 months ... A: I do not see a question here, but I will try to help you anyway. You are so close to finishing! I ... | |
| inquiry | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I like to ask that pentecostal Christians who have the calling of God in their lives and will like ... A: God bless you! I think that the best person to help you with this would be your pastor of your home ... | |
| Memorial money given. | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: At a funeral,unspecified money is given as a memorial for the deceased.What should this money be ... A: In our church we have a book of remembrance for such things. Money is donated in memory of someone, ... | |
| Denomination of Protestants | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Why Protestant have so much so denominations? like Catholic and Orthodox have no sub denominations ... A: Many different denominations come from the fundamental belief that it is the Bible, not the ... | |
| Satan | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: 1And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in ... A: It is always difficult when we try to understand the reasoning of an infinite God with our finite ... | |
| Marriage | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am wholly confused. I was saved at a very early age in life. Although I was young, I do remember ... A: I am sorry for all your trouble. Marriage is a public covenant between two people. Just because ... | |
| Prosperity Teachings and Pentecostals | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I really need your input and advice concerning the prosperity doctrine or prosperity gospel. I have ... A: I do not believe the claims of the prosperity gospel. I believe that God loves rich and poor alike. ... | |
| Sabbath | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a member of UPC and love studying the Word. I came across Sabbath and looked up the definition ... A: You are absolutely right to look for a Biblical answer to this problem. You are also right about ... | |
| Marriage and Remarriage based on scripture | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Praise God, This is my issue, point blank. We both me and my wife were saved and married in a ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. Jesus gave us very clear instructions that if a divorce were ... | |
| your soul | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: does your soul stay in your body when you die. A: Your soul lives outside your body once you die. It will either go to heaven or hell depending upon ... | |
| jesus | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: why do they say that jesus served for three and a half years ?? what are some special things judea ... A: The Bible tells us that Jesus began ministering when He was thirty and died at 33. Luk 3:23 And ... | |
| speaking in tongues | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I have heard that Pentecostals believe in speaking in tongues, while other groups, such as many ... A: I have actually preached a message about toungues that may be helpful I will paste the notes below> ... | |
| girls at school | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: what are some of the things that Pentecostal girls are not aloud to do. like what cant they wear and ... A: There are several different views among Pentecostal and Holiness churches. The individual pastor of ... | |
| Pentacostal | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I gave my life to Jesus about seven months ago. I joined a church called Word and Life in South ... A: I have not heard this song, but I am familiar with this phrase... it is in the Bible, or something ... | |
| dedication | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: what is the difference between a dedication and baptism? A: Many Bible believing churches practice the public dedication of babies to the Lord. The parents ... | |
| Judgement | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: My question centers around those who die, have died, and will die without ever hearing the name of ... A: The only way to get to Heaven is through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Acts 4:10-12 10 Be it known ... | |
| exodus 13:15 | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: 1. what did the israelites have to do when they redeemed the firstborn of their sons? is that ... A: I believe that the redemption spoken of there was an animal sacrifice for them. You can consult a ... | |
| hell | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: Don In the Apostles Creed it says that Jesus desended into hell. Is there scriptural evidence ... A: I am sorry for my late response. Jesus did go to hell for a couple of reasons. 1. He went to a ... | |
| Exodus 2:18 | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: pastor: exodus 2:18 "...when they came to Reuel their father..." exodus 3:1 "...flock of Jethro his ... A: This shows that you are paying attention to details! This is a great way to study the Bible. ... | |
| ? | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: Pastor Don, Thank you for volunteering to answer questions. I am interested in your own personal ... A: I certainly do not mean to mislead anyone. I am just a guy who knows the Bible and offer that ... | |
| Pentacostalism | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I am very curious about Pentecostalism. I am a Baptist myself, and always have been. I recently ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. Here are several things to know about the gift of prophecy in ... | |
| ? | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: Pastor Don, Thank you for volunteering to answer questions. I am interested in your own personal ... A: I was born again on May 11, 1970 when I asked my dad if I was old enough to go to Hell when I die. ... | |
| church protocol | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: Before addressing a congregation from the pulpit, what is the respectful order to acknowledge the ... A: I do not know of any scritpure requiring a certain protocal for addressing the congregation. I am ... | |
| definitions | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I am having a hard time finding a "very easy" definition to: sins of ommission? sins of comission? ... A: OK... I like simple answers so here goes: Sins of comission - those things that God says we should ... | |
| O.T. change | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: other expert unable to answer this question. as i think about the life of jacob from beginning to ... A: I could probably write a whole book to answer it, but I will try and keep it simple and to the ... | |
| PENECOSTAL FAST... | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: WHAT CAN YOU EAT OR NOT EAT ..OR DRINK...I want to get closer to God! A: The Bible does not give a specific list of exactly how to fast. Jesus fasted for 40 days ( I do not ... | |
| eph 1:13/hebrews 6:4-6 | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: eph 1:13 in Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, ... A: Let us compare the verses. Ephesians 1:13 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word ... | |
| genesis 46:27 | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: G 46:27 and Acts7:14 ... just one last question... Your thinking, ".....the translations we have are ... A: I am not sure that you have the right expert. I do not remember answering this question.... I could ... | |
| The Rapture | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: Pastor Don. Thanks for your answers. But I don't agree with your statement that we have to agree ... A: I will give this one more try to clear some things up. I do believe the whole Bible. I also ... | |
| The Rapture | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: Pastor Don. Thanks for your answers. But I don't agree with your statement that we have to agree ... A: I will try to answer these three points you make. Thank you for your persistance and concern. 1. ... | |
| One child policy | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: child to help save the environment A: The idea that the earth is overpopulated is a hoax! If you took the entire population of the earth ... | |
| Pentacostal "shaking" | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: First of All I want to say that I am not a pentecostal. It seems that there is a Pentecostal ... A: I am very sorry for my late response. THere is no Biblical reference specifically to this bizzare ... | |
| annointing touch | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: Ok, so this is going to seem scattered and I apologize right away. I grew up Baptist and Methodist, ... A: To be honest, the Bible does not teach anything about being slain in the spirit or having a touch ... | |
| Hell | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I have been reading a lot lately on websites ran by various denominations, and have carefully ... A: In order for us to truly understand just how loving and forgiving GOd is, we must understand that He ... | |
| baptist and pentecostals | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: My name is Whitney and my boyfriend and I are considering getting married and have prayed about what ... A: Your problem is a lot less complecated if the only thing that stumbles you is stricter standards. ... | |
| Devil/Satan | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: God is the all powerful Creator. He created the devil as an angel to worship Him (as I understand ... A: I am sorry, but I will not be able to give you a neat and tidy answer on this one. Here is what we ... | |
| Kennites | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: Pastor Don I heard a preacher on TV speaking about the Kennites. He seemed to indicate that they ... A: The following is pasted from the Smith's Bible Dictionary: KenŽite, The, and KenŽites (smiths), ... | |
| The Rapture | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: Pastor Don. Thanks for your answers. But I don't agree with your statement that we have to agree ... A: Let me try to help you at least understand where we are coming from. Bible Believing Christians ... | |
| a/g vs. lutheran | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: my mom and were talking and she ased me what the difference was and i was puzzed. i know there is ... A: I could go into great detail, but let me give you some main differences, and then you can follow up ... | |
| The Rapture | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: It seems that Christians have been waiting quite a long time for the "second coming." What happened ... A: You have some interesting points. I think that we are going to have to agree to disagree. You are ... | |
| drinking | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: is it wrong to drink in moderation....ie...a glass or two of wine occasionally? i was raised in a ... A: The the same Greek word is used for both wine and grape juice. Generally speaking when wine is ... | |
| Harry Potter | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: hey, i got into a discussion about Harry Potter with someone last night who was trying to convince ... A: It seems as though you already have come to a conclusion about this matter. To change anything ... | |
| The Rapture | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: It seems that Christians have been waiting quite a long time for the "second coming." What happened ... A: I would be happy to interact with you personally. E-mail me @ ebc@cleaninter.net with your phone ... | |
| annointing oil | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: i have 2 questions. 1. where is scripture for use of annointing oil for the ill? 2. recently ... A: You are very wise to ask what the BIBLE has to say about these matters. The traditions of men can ... | |
| The Rapture | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: It seems that Christians have been waiting quite a long time for the "second coming." What happened ... A: If indeed Jesus' prophecy was not fulfilled, it would be foolish for us to keep on waiting. Let us ... | |
| what is the unforgivable sin? | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: i'm 15. and it is to blasphem the holy spirit. i cannot understand. what does it mean? A: Let us consider the context of the verse that speaks of the unforgivable sin: Matthew 12:22-31 22 ... | |
| AG Church Versus Baptist Church | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I was raised a Catholic and about 4 years ago became saved while attending an Assembly of God ... A: I am sorry for this late response. I will try to help you make sense of this controversial subject. ... | |
| are you sure | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I am a Pentecostal ,and I just wanted to ask you why do you belive that once your saved your always ... A: I suppose that I could write an entire book on this subject, but I will try to make my points brief ... | |
| Baptist vs Pentecostal | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I am a southern baptist, struggling to regain a spiritual home. Most of the churches here are to ... A: It is important for you to find a church home that not only feels like a good fit for you but more ... | |
| Reply to general--and differences between Baptists and Pentecostals | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I'm just late at thanking you. But, knowing that you are Baptist answered another question I had ... A: Just as a point of interest, I believe that we access salvation by faith.... and that at the moment ... | |
| Reply to general--and differences between Baptists and Pentecostals | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm just late at thanking you. But, knowing that you are Baptist answered another question I had ... A: I am very sorry. All the Pentecostals that I have ever talked to said that one could lose their ... | |
| General | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you are trinitarian or oneness? I am trinitarian pentecostal, and I still ... A: I do believe in standards of purity and holiness, I also believe in the Trinity as the Bible ... | |
| Halloween | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: In this day and age how does the church feel. Is it a sin to partipate in Halloween parties and ... A: I do not mean to put you of, but this subject is understood diferently by different christians. The ... | |
| Sabbath | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: well I was raised Pentecostal and my husband is seventh day Adventist so we tend to disagree with ... A: There is a short answer to your question, and there is a long answer. I spent 4 years in Walla ... | |
| Slaying in the Spirt | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I've grown up in a large emerging Southern Baptist Church, which does believe in the Gifts of the ... A: I am glad that I could be a help. As you continue your search, keep being a Berean! Search the ... | |
| Slaying in the Spirt | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: What happens when someone is slain in the spirit, how is God workinging through this? Can you help ... A: THe concept of being slain in the spirit is not found in the Bible. Often people have mixed ... | |
| John and Jesus | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: Pastor Don Here's a Bible question. Some one told me that the Bible says that Jesus and John ... A: You are onto something here. We do know that at least before John and Jesus were born, their ... | |
| SAVED!!! | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: HOW WERE PEOPLE SAVED BEFORE JESUS WAS BORN? A: People were saved always by believing God's message about salvation. Before Jesus died they ... | |
| tithe | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: ACCORDING TO NUMBERS18:21-24,THE LORD REQUIERED THE LEVITES ONLY TO COLLECT THE TITHES.WE ARE NO ... A: You are absolutely correct in pointing out the levitical distictions to some of the tyes of tithes ... | |
| Dress | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: Pastor Don, I want you to know that i appreciate your comments and answers on this site. Looking ... A: Unfortunately, I do not know how to access the question to which you refer. I am not exactly sure ... | |
| For a class I am in for school.. | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I am supposed to find the answers to these questions for pentacostal religion, what they might ... A: I will not answer for Penticostals, but I will answer these for myself, a minister of the Gospel who ... | |
| Tongues | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: Why should I believe that the tongues spoken in Pentecostal churches is genuinely supernatural and ... A: Let us narrow the question about the Biblical use of tongues. I am not prepared to say that because ... | |
| Is this correct | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I agree not to go back and forth with this but i have the 2nd part using th Passover and it is the ... A: Once again, I am afraid that your foundational premise is flawed. Let us consider the main point of ... | |
| Is this correct | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, Verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of Water and of the ... A: You obviously have a strong belief in baptismal regeneration. I do not. I do not wish to use this ... | |
| Generational Curses | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: Do you know where this doctrine of generational curses came from? I know which Old Testament verses ... A: You make a great point...the verses that are yanked out of context to prove generational curses ... | |
| Differences of religions | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: I would very much like to know the differences there are between the Pentacostal Church and the ... A: There are many similarities between Penticostals and Baptists. There are a few differences that I ... | |
| Southern Baptist vs. Pentecostal | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: Brother Don! It is very nice to "meet"you. I am a Southern Baptist, soon to be married to a ... A: There are many similarities and a few differences between the typical Southern Baptist and the ... | |
| satan | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: Can you please explain what Pentecostals believe about Satan? It seems like they blame him for ... A: I agree with you that many Penticostals seem to give Satan way too much credit. They blame him ... | |
| None./Hurt by A Pastor! | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I live in Carbondale,Il USA. With no Aposlic or upc in I can walk to. Near church is in DeSoto,Il. ... A: I am sorry for this late response and I am sorry for your pain. I am having a hard time ... | |
| The Bible | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I'm beginning my walk of faith and want to start reading the Bible. My question is in which order is ... A: The Bible contains both milk (easy doctrine) and meat (advanced doctrine). If you are a beginner, ... | |
| rapture | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I am concerned about the pretribulation rapture. I have always believed in it but now have ... A: If what you said were true...then we would have a reason to reject this teaching. The face is ... | |
| taken away | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: why is that the things you have acheived taken away from you and your starting at the bottom again? A: THere is not an easy answer to your question. There are several possibilities to consider: 1. If ... | |
| Relationship | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I've been hearing a lot lately about having a "relationship" with Jesus. My first reaction was that ... A: Once you accept what Jesus did for you on the cross by grace through faith, then you have already ... | |
| HURT BY PASTOR | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: Ive been a musician at my church for about 5 years. Im not the kind of person that likes confussion. ... A: I am so very sorry for the difficult time that you have had. This is a perfect illustration showing ... | |
| Bible References | 5/20/2006 |
| Q: I have been told over again that in order to pray effectively, I need to locate passages in the ... A: You are very right that it helps to be able to claim promises in scriptures. There are two wasy to ... | |
| Baptism in the Holy Spirit | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: for devoting time to answer questions here, Pastor. Your answers to the questions of others, and my ... A: I have preached a sermon on this subject and I will paste my notes below: Think Biblically About ... | |
| why children rebel? | 4/13/2006 |
| Q: Greetings Pastor Don, I am very happy to have found your site. I appreciate the truth, though i am a ... A: I am very sorry that you are suffering so much! There is not an easy answer, but one thing that I ... | |
| I know that there have been... | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: I know that there have been many exposes of false healings and false prophecies in Pentecostal ... A: I think that you are on to something here! I do not personally know of any case where a miracle has ... | |
| divorce/adultery | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: God Bless you, Pastor. I hope you can find time to answer this question. I fear I already know the ... A: Marriage is sacred...even one outside the bounds of God's perfect will. I think that is is an ... | |
| I know that Pentecostals believe... | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: I know that Pentecostals believe in faith healing, but what exactly does that entail? Does that mean ... A: The extent of this belief varies from church to church and from individual to individual. The core ... | |
| How to be sure its God's will | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: God bless you! i will try to explain to the best of my ability. i recently just moved from florida ... A: Let me start by saying that no matter what you do, you cannot break the grip that God has on you. ... | |
| Do all Pentecostals believe... | 1/31/2006 |
| Q: Do all Pentecostals believe in generational curses? I'd like to know when this doctrine began to be ... A: I am sorry Andrew, my expertise rests in what the Bible teaches. The Bible does not say much about ... | |
| women pastors | 1/28/2006 |
| Q: After reading the scripture 1 Tim. 2:12, do you believe that God intended for a woman to hold the ... A: You are on to something! 1 Timothy 2:11-15 11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. ... | |
| Once saved always saved? | 1/19/2006 |
| Q: A gentleman emailed you with the dilemna of wanting to know if there would be any "mishaps" with him ... A: I am sorry for my late response. I believe that salvation is all of grace and has nothing to do ... | |
| Make-up and Jewerly...Why we don't wear it. | 12/22/2005 |
| Q: I've read some q's and a's on here helping me see why us penticostal women dress the way we do and ... A: We do what we do, not because some preacher said so, but because the Bible says so! We obey, not ... | |
| 1 cor 11:30 | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: "for this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep" I have heard this portion of ... A: I agree with your interpretation for the most part. It is important to see context. Communion is ... | |
| Hurt by another pastor, How should I respond? | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: My husband and I were attending a denominational church for several years, he was on the pastors ... A: I am very sorry for your hurt that you are enduring. It is one thing to be criticized by ... | |
| Baptists and Pentecostals | 12/11/2005 |
| Q: Pastor Carpenter, Like you, I am a Baptist, but I would like to know the differences between our ... A: I do believe that the Bible offers some guedence in this area. Amos 3:3 3 Can two walk together, ... | |
| Confused a little | 12/5/2005 |
| Q: I do not mean this negative, but how can you answer as an expert on questions of Pentecost when you ... A: I am suprised that more people do not ask it. I believe that my Bio states that I answer everything ... | |
| Hair and Dress | 12/4/2005 |
| Q: I am 17 years old girl and a pentecostal.I wear dresses and have long hair. I know the Bible says ... A: Here is what we know from the Bible: Deuteronomy 22:5 5 The woman shall not wear that which ... | |
| gifts | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: is the gift of exhortation the same as the gift of encouragement? there seems to be a slight ... A: The following is an explanation of the Greek word that is translated exhortation: paraklesis ... | |
| Pentacost | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: Brother: Acts 2:1,2 ?1: is the 50 days to Pentacost counted from the ressurection or from the ... A: I believe that it is 50 days from the ressurection until the assention. Acts 2:1-2 and Leveticus ... | |
| Sin | 10/23/2005 |
| Q: A Pentecostal relative whose son was recently killed is blaming himself, because he believes God is ... A: The important matter is what does the Bible teach regarding this matter. I am sure that different ... | |
| very confused | 6/10/2005 |
| Q: Pastor Carpenter Thank you once more for your email The scripture you sent me is something I used to ... A: This last question IS something that I can help with. If your mother trusted in Jesus...the IS ok! ... | |
| Jn VI | 6/8/2005 |
| Q: How should we understand John VI 35-71? A: John 6:35-71 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never ... | |
| very confused | 6/5/2005 |
| Q: I hope you remember my last emails - I was confused about my brother and my mom was ill - he did not ... A: I am praying for you. Please remember that God knows what He is doing...even if we do not. Isaiah ... | |
| James 4:11 | 4/19/2005 |
| Q: "Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it" Does ... A: First of all let us see exactly what the text is saying and then let let us read from the best ... | |
| Divorce? | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: I have been married for almost 1 year. I am a born again Christian since age 12. I have been off and ... A: I can see that you are reaping some bitter fruit. God has promised that this will happen. ... | |
| Study scripture | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: Pastor, I'm going through a difficult time in my life, and I was wondering if you could suggest ... A: I am sorry that you are going through such a difficult time. After reading your letter the Holy ... | |
| birth control | 2/19/2005 |
| Q: I am trying to figure the beliefs and disbiefs of the pentecostal faith. But I do have one ... A: I suppose that you could get some different views among Penticostals. The most important authority ... | |
| Spirit of Elijah | 1/27/2005 |
| Q: Pastor Thank Your for you time. I have been a saved christian for about 10 years. To tell you a ... A: I think that I can help you understand the Spirit of Elijah in this New Testament Age. John 5:20 20 ... | |
| very confused | 1/27/2005 |
| Q: This is really not a question on the bible - I am confused about my brother - he is an Holiness ... A: I did not realize the whole situation with your mother. I sure can see your point. Here is what ... | |
| How can I have true faith? | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: Pastor Don, for your enlightening answer. But now I'm more confused now than ever. I thought all ... A: Just to be clear....I can give BIBLICAL answers to questions that Penticostals have.....but I am not ... | |
| How can I have true faith? | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: I am so confused about things regarding the Christian faith, that I don't even know where to begin. ... A: Here is the simple answer....since the Bible clearly teaches that salvation is a free gift and is ... | |
| very confused | 1/16/2005 |
| Q: This is really not a question on the bible - I am confused about my brother - he is an Holiness ... A: I will be praying for you and your brother. Sometimes when people are emothionally needy or ... | |
| Saved by faith alone or rebirth? | 1/13/2005 |
| Q: A friend of mine and I seem to have come to a disagreement on who is saved. I have always believed ... A: The Bible is clear that one needs to be born again. John 3:3 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, ... | |
| Books of the Bible | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: How were the books of the Bible selected? Why were Matthew, Mark, Luke & John included but Thomas ... A: The best resource for your answer is found at the link I will paste below. The term for what books ... | |
| Christian Denominations | 11/8/2004 |
| Q: I am Lutheran, Why do other more denominations feel that they have to try to convert me to their ... A: You are right....when we get to Heaven, God will not be checking to see what denomination card we ... | |
| Apostolic vs. Charismatic | 8/2/2004 |
| Q: Could you PLEASE explain the difference between Charismatic and Apostolic christians? Also the ... A: Carolyn, Here is the only way to be saved: Where will you be... in 1000 years? The fact is that ... | |
| Standards | 7/28/2004 |
| Q: Pastor Don, I thank you for your last answer to me as IT was wonderful. I have won souls over to the ... A: I think that you have two seperate issues here. You have the issue of submission to the leadership ... | |
| tongues | 7/25/2004 |
| Q: I have recently accepted my new found understanding of jesus christ. i was raised baptist but now ... A: I preached a message on that chapter a while back. I am going to paste the notes below..... ... | |
| honoring thy father | 6/9/2004 |
| Q: My son is 14 and he is a born again Christian. His father was abusive in our home and in October he ... A: When facing tough questions like that, often the complex becomes simple when we ask, "What would ... | |
| forgiveness | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: If you have harmed people in your past and asked the Lord for forgiveness and excepted him as your ... A: I believe that many people struggle with this very same problem! Here are several Biblical ... | |
| Gifts of the spirit | 5/25/2004 |
| Q: When do you receive the gifts and how do you gt them? and do they work together and can you have all ... A: Let us examine the scripture pertaining to thisRomans 12:3-8 3 For I say, through the grace given ... | |
| Denomination | 4/28/2004 |
| Q: So a religion is named after a man's occupation? John was John the baptist, or John the baptizer. ... A: In the early church, the ones who followed the Apostles were known as "The Way". In Acts 12, I ... | |
| Hello, How are you today.... | 4/27/2004 |
| Q: How are you today. I was wonderering since the Sabbath is on Saturday and God said that the Sabbath ... A: I spent four years in Walla Walla Washington planting a church. Some parts of that area are 49% ... | |
| gifts of the spirit | 4/21/2004 |
| Q: 1. If "speaking in tongues" is seemingly so important today, why is there no record of it in ... A: If you read my profile, then you know that I am here as a Bible expert for penticostals, not that I ... | |
| 1 Corinthians 8-10 | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: 1 Corinthians 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether ... A: Many have wrongly interpreted this passage as refering to Christ. First of all Jesus my Savior is a ... | |
| tithing | 4/8/2004 |
| Q: What do you believe is the Biblical way for a church to pay the Pastor? Do you believe that tht ... A: I am sorry for the late response. First of all it is Biblical to pay the pastor a living wage if ... | |
| Where are they? | 3/16/2004 |
| Q: We know that Christ's body can not be found as he was resurected but.......why has no one questioned ... A: Sorry for my slow response. There are many archaelogical evidences that the Bible is true, but the ... | |
| Satan and homosexuality | 2/9/2004 |
| Q: I have two questions to ask really. the first one is on the subject of the devil.ive been having ... A: SATAN 1. Is a created being. God created everything and only He has been existing since eternity ... | |
| salvation | 11/26/2003 |
| Q: i have a very short question. one that has been bugging me for years. i've gone to my bible many ... A: We must remember what saves a person in the first place. Can works save us? Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For ... | |
| pentecostal christianity | 10/14/2003 |
| Q: Iam 57 years old and have been a heathen of sorts for my entire life. My wifes father was a ... A: Praise God for your great salvation!! Thanks for this question. Your question has several ... | |
Pentecostals
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Pastor Don Carpenter
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Expertise
I believe that every word of the Bible is God-Breathed. This blessed book is the foundation of truth for faith and practice. If you ask this volunteer a question you will receive an answer from the Bible that is based upon a literal, normal interpretation, taking into account the grammar and culture of the time.
Experience
I have been in the ministry 20+ years. During that time I served as a Baptist youth pastor, christian counselor, church planter, and senior pastor.Please know thatI will be answering these questions from a biblical perspective, not a penticostal only perspective. (Since I am a Baptist, anyway) :)
Education/Credentials
B.S. in Bible
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