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Answer to If there really is a Heaven, what is it like?

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 15:04:58 -0700

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...

Answer to If God is all-powerful, all-knowing and benevolent, why is there evil?

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 13:54:00 -0700

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....

Answer to The Postal Service will mail one ounce for 37 cents. How much can I mail without exceeding one ounce?

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 12:45:40 -0700

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...

Answer to If a company mails you an item you didn't order, can you keep it?

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 12:23:49 -0700

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,...

Answer to Is there any sin you can commit and not be accepted into heaven?

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 04:28:20 -0700

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...

Answer to What do you do when you have tried joining various churches and none will accept you?

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 04:09:26 -0700

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...

Answer to Why do Catholics pray to the Saints and to Mary?

Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:15:52 -0800

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...

Answer to Was Joseph Smith a prophet?

Thu, 09 Dec 2004 10:33:54 -0800

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...

Answer to Why do some people consider Mormonism a cult?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 10:16:12 -0800

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...

Answer to What makes a person a prophet?

Wed, 24 Nov 2004 08:57:50 -0800

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...

Answer to Why is homosexuality not accepted by most Christians?

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 12:15:07 -0800

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...

Answer to 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?

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:49:02 -0800

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...

Answer to What are the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism?

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:13:14 -0800

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,...

Answer to What is the Protestant belief regarding the Virgin Mary?

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 23:28:51 -0800

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...

Answer to What does it mean for a religion to be "protestant"?

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 23:06:11 -0800

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....