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If there really is a Heaven, what is it like? All of this talk about "We can't really know what Heaven is like" is foolish talk. The answer is in Revelation. If you believe in God and believe that the Bible is the true and inspired word of God or "God Breathed" then you have your answer. Either you believe or you don't. You can't believe only the parts of the Bible that suit you or that make sense to you....

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If God is all-powerful, all-knowing and benevolent, why is there evil? First of all, let me define evil. Evil is that which is contrary to God and His Word. Evil is also defined as sin which is again anything contrary to God and/or His word. Now, when God created all things, one of those things were angels. Angels are not people who have died like some people think. No one turns into an angel when they die.They are Heavenly beings that God created for a few...

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The Postal Service will mail one ounce for 37 cents. How much can I mail without exceeding one ounce? You can mail 1 oz. for the initial $.37. Of course that is if the thing you are mailing is normal size, i.e. envelopes. It does cost extra to mail things that are of peculiar sizes and shapes reguardless of the weight such as oversized envelopes or odd shaped envelopes. But for a regular size envelope, i.e. ... card, business, letter, it can weigh up to 1 oz. After that it is $.23 for each...

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If a company mails you an item you didn't order, can you keep it? It is my understanding that if a company mails you something that you didn't order, you are allowed to keep it. What is the rule? ... "Possession is 9/10 of the Law. But, of course, even though by law it is allowed, and you do decide to keep it, can you live with that decision? I mean, you have to sleep with yourself at night. Will it always haunt you that you kept something that you...

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Is there any sin you can commit and not be accepted into heaven? According to the Bible, the only way to the Father is through the Son. John 3:3 (NIV) clearly says, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."Again, in John 3:5-7 (NIV) it says, "Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth no one can enter the Kingdom of God unless he is born of water and spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but spirit gives...

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What do you do when you have tried joining various churches and none will accept you? Keep searching. A true Christian Church, one that truly loves The Lord Jesus, will accept you just the way you are. The length of your hair isn't an issue in a Christian Church and bad habits like smoking will go away when you get to know Jesus as Lord of your life and you commit yourself to Him and want to please Him. So just keep searching for a Christian Church. Try a Non-Denominational...

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Why do Catholics pray to the Saints and to Mary? Catholics pray to Mary because they have been told to. They have been told that Mary has a special in with God that the rest of us don't have. The Bible clearly states that Jesus is our mediator. He is our defender before the Father and when Satan accuses us to The Father, Jesus steps up and defends those of us who belong to Him. Also, when we pray, the Bible says that the Holy Spirit...

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Was Joseph Smith a prophet? Joseph Smith is only a prophet to those who are of the Mormon beliefs. People who believe that the Bible and only the Bible is the true and "God Breathed" Word of God, don't believe that Joseph Smith is a prophet at all. No other denomination of "Christianity" whether it be Protestant or Catholic believe that Joseph Smith was a prophet. So it all depends on who it is...

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Why do some people consider Mormonism a cult? The definitions of the word cult taken from the dictionary are listed below . I believe that if you go by the definition described in #3, #4 and #7, Mormonism is a cult. Mormons may believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God but it is all the other stuff that makes them different from true Christians. The Bible says that nothing should be added to or taken from His word. By believing in the Book...

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What makes a person a prophet? According to the Christian Bible, a prophet is one sent by God to bring His message whatever that may be. Sometimes it was to tell of the coming of Jesus, sometimes it was to tell of future events and sometimes it is to teach the scriptures. The Bible says that many will come professing to be prophets of the Living God, but if one claiming to be a prophet of God, is proven to be incorrect in...

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Why is homosexuality not accepted by most Christians? Most Bible believing Christians believe that homosexuality is wrong because the Bible says it is. If you read the book of Leviticus, in the 18th chapter it states it very plainly. It list all the don'ts when it concerns sexual behavior. One of the "do not's" says that a man shall not lie with a man as he does with a woman. For this is an abomination and detestable before the...

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How can I approach God in my sinful condition? Wouldn't it be better for me to have a priest or minister pray for me? Jesus came to earth not to condemn the world but to save it. He came for the sick, not the healthy. He knows everything there is to know about you and yet he still loves you. Tell Him you are sorry for the sins you have committed and invite Him into your life to be Lord and Master. He is waiting for you to ask. You see, Our Lord is not pushy. He is a gentleman. He won't come in unless He...

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What are the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism? The differences between Protestant and Catholic are many. They both are derived from Christianity but vary in many ways. Catholics believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus is somehow the Queen of Heaven. The Protestants do not. The Catholics believe that she has the ability to answer prayer, forgive sins and perform miracles. Again, Protestants do not. Protestants feel that she is favoured among...

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What is the Protestant belief regarding the Virgin Mary? Protestants believe that the Virgin Mary, Jesus' mother, was a pure woman, not without sin, but one that God felt was worthy of being the mother of Jesus. She found favor with God and was blessed because of it. Protestants do not believe that she was sinless. We don't pray to her, we don't expect miracles from her and we don't believe she has the ablility to answer prayer or...

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What does it mean for a religion to be "protestant"? To be a protestant means that you do not adhere to the Catholic traditions and rituals which are mostly mandated by man and not God. Protestants believe that one needs to confess their sins to the Father in Heaven and to receive forgiveness of your sins through the Blood of Jesus Christ. Protestants believe that saying so many "Hail Mary's" or so many "Our...

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