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Is it a sin or a bad thing to listen to rap/hip hop music more than you listen to Christian/Gospel Music? Or secular music?
It is not necessarily a sin as long as the lyrics are not explicit. However, you need to always keep in mind that music is impacting your heart and soul. It is designed to do that by the Lord.
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Is it possible to see angels because I saw one with wings?
Yes, it is possible but only as the Holy Spirit wills. This happens through the gift of discerning of spirits found in 1 Corinthians 12.
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Is there such a thing as generational curses? If so, what are they and how do you stop them?
Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 5:9 – Refer to idolatry and that sin being passed down from one generation to the next, but repentance is always the answer! There are things that can be passed from one generation to another, but they can also be stopped in the Name of Jesus. You are redeemed from the curse (Galatians 3:13).
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Explain Matthew 16:19 and Matthew 18:18 and what does it mean to bind on earth as in Heaven and what is loosed on earth will be loosed in Heaven.
Matthew 16:19 NKJV (19) And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
Matthew 16:19 AMP (19) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must be what is already loosed in heaven. [Isa. 22:22.]
Matthew 18:18 AMP (18) Truly I tell you, whatever you forbid and declare to be improper and unlawful on earth must be what is already forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit and declare proper and lawful on earth must be what is already permitted in heaven.
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What did Jesus mean when He taught on throwing pearls before swine?
Matthew 7:6 / Proverbs 9:7-9 – correcting a scoffer – There are some people that you would be wasting your time trying to convince those who do not want to be convinced or change.
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How do you let go and let God?
Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:6-7 You do this by rolling your cares over on the Lord and letting Him handle the situation whatever it may be.
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Why do non-believers not believe that there is a dire need to be saved; even when they know that Heaven and Hell exist?
2 Corinthians 4:4 / Matthew 9:38 – Very simply put, they are blinded by the devil to the truth that they need a Savior. They do not know they need to be saved.
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Do you have to come to church every Sunday and Wednesday to be considered a Christian, if you read the Bible and follow God’s Word?
Ephesians 4:14-16
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How do you know when your blessing is right around the corner?
You are blessed now! You are not trying to get blessed.
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Why do we get tempted? James 1:13-15
Can the devil live in people? Yes, but not necessarily him personally. We know from the Scriptures that demons can live in and possess people, but not Christians. Christians can be oppressed but not possessed.
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Are baptisms necessary and what are they? Matthew 28:19
Baptism is not what saves you, but they are important is this is a public declaration of an inward work by God in salvation. You are identifying with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.
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How do we learn to control our emotions in order to not act out of our emotions (especially when our emotions are overwhelming)?
We must have our souls saved by receiving the Word of God and renewing our minds. Also, surrendering more and more to the Holy Spirit will help in controlling your emotions as this is a sign of maturity. Really, this happens as the fruit of the Spirit is produced in our lives.
What do you do to kill doubtful/fearful thoughts before they get into your heart?
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(2 Corinthians 10:3-5) We can refuse to accept doubt filled thoughts by contradicting them with the Word of God spoken on our lips.
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With the recent change in many states allowing gay marriage, it is becoming more accepted to lead an alternative lifestyle. How should Christians react to this? Should Christians be loving and supporting of this? What does the Bible say about gay people being in leadership in the church?
Romans 1:26-27 / Galatians 5:17-21
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Can demons physically attack you? Matthew 9:17-18
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Is salvation the only thing you need to go up in the rapture and if you are sinning will you still go up in the rapture? Will we feel the rapture when it comes or just disappear into thin air?
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Are hardships in life tests by God? James 1:13
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How do you know when God is talking to you? Col 3:15 AMP
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Why are all sins the same? Example: murder = lie
It is the root of all sin that is important: selfishness and rebellion
Consequences are not the same. The wages are the same.
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If you keep doing the same sin, will God keep forgiving you?
1 John 3:9 NKJV
(9) Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.
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When unsaved children die, do they go to Heaven or Hell?
Children that die before the “age of accountability” are spiritually innocent and will go to heaven.
Romans 7:9 NKJV I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died.
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Is the world full of sin because of what Adam and Eve did? Romans 5:19
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What does God consider the beginning or initiation of a marriage? (For instance, is it the vows, rings, completion of ceremony, etc.)?
Marriage is based on a covenant
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If disease is caused by sin, do you need to have repented for healing? In the Bible, it does not seem that Jesus asked people if they had repented before He healed them.
Not all sickness is a direct result of sin. Mark 2:5
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Can you explain Luke 10:18-19 and what Jesus meant by lightning in verse 18 and serpents and scorpions in verse 19?
Can you explain the first part of Mark 16:18?
Luke 10:18-19 NKJV (18) And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. (19) Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Mark 16:17-18 NKJV (17) And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; (18) they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
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Based on John 16:23-24 under the New Covenant do we always pray to God in Jesus’ Name and no longer pray to Jesus? Ephesians 5:20 says we give thanks unto God in the Name of Jesus?