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Ecumenical permission, or true Biblical unity?

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Question: Mark 9:38-41, & Luke 9:49,50. ??  In these two passages of scripture we see John telling the Lord they had saw a man casting out devils in Christs Name.John said they forbade him because he followed them not. I’m assuming this man was not one of the Lords disciples here, as he followed not the Apostles and they did not recognise his authority to do such things as casting out demons, not being a follower of Christ. Why then does the Lord say, “Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can speak lightly of me. For he that is not against us is on our part.” Mk. 9:39,40.  Now I am aware of the ecumenical movement of today, and the error and deception involved. My question is; Why did the Apostles get rebuked for forbidding this man? He wasn’t among the followers of the Lord. Some could use these passages to promote ecumenical unity, but what do you think?  Thought: Could this be the same thing the Apostle Paul meant in Philippians 1: 15-18??? Whether by pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached, and I therein do rejoice. This doesn’t seem to fit the scriptural command to be separate from the world, and yet not forsaking the assembling of yourselves together, i.e. the unity of the believers??  Perhaps you can offer some light into this for me, and thank you for your time and help.Continue reading

Is the present tongues/charismatic movement really of God, or of someone else?

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I have a question about being baptized with the Holy Ghost and speaking in tongues. I have a brief testimony, I’ve been saved about 2 years now and before then I haven’t been to church in years, I knew nothing about the Holy Ghost and tongues. The day when I asked Jesus to come into my life, that next moment I begin to thank Him and praise God for saving me and as I was doing so I felt a weakness in my legs until it overwhelmed me and as I begin to drop to the floor and yet still giving God thanks an uncontrollable utterance came out of my mouth which I could not understand. I now have more understanding, hunger, and thirst for Gods word. Was that of God or the devil. please explain Mark 16:17, 1 Cor.14:39, Thank you.Continue reading

What about body piercings?

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I’m doing research for a tract for our campus ministry.  The subject of the tract is BODY PIERCING. Can you share anything from a biblical perspective??

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Please click on the following link to a Bible Course that we have called “The Christian’s Appearance”   It will show what the Bible says about body piercings.

Is there anything wrong with a man wearing an earring; a woman wearing two earrings in her ear; a person having his/her tongue pierced; and a person having a small tattoo?

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Is anything wrong with:  1. A man wearing an earring?  2. A woman wearing Two earrings in her ear?  3. A person having their tongue pierced? (That looks gross)  4. A person having a small tattoo?

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I am enclosing a portion of the Christian’s Appearance Bible Course to answer your question. The entire Bible Course Booklet may be viewed at https://libertygospeltracts.com/product/106-the-christians-appearance/Continue reading

Can tattoos be removed?

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My wife and I both have tattoos, and I must admit I am sick and tired of them.  I am a christian and I knew better when we got tattooed.  They are not offensive tattooes but I am afraid it wll hurt my witness.  This has grieved me ever since we got them.   It is a shame that it costs so much to have them removed.  Most people who get them will regret being tattooed according to statistics Christian and nonchristian. Any information you may have on the future of tattoo removal would be greatly appreciated.

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Thank you for your letter. I appreciate your honesty and openness about tattoos. I wish that more churches would be open and unafraid to tell the truth about them, so Christians could be spared the later regret and expense involved. As to the cost involved with removal, that probably varies from doctor to doctor, and what makes it hard is the size of the tattoo and the colors used in it. At our dermatologist, he has a brochure about tattoo removal in his office. The sad thing is that not all colors can be removed by laser treatments. A doctor would have to look at what you have to give you an accurate price for removal, or even if he could remove them at all.Continue reading

Does the New Testament say anything about tattoos?

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Does the New Testament have any scriptures about tattoos?

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Yes, the New Testament does have a reference to tattoos — those required by the antichrist during the Tribulation Period. Revelation 13:16-18 says, “And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, TO RECEIVE A MARK IN THEIR RIGHT HAND, OR IN THEIR FOREHEADS: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the MARK, or the NAME of the beast, or the NUMBER of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.”Continue reading

What does the New Testament say about men piercing their ears?

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What does the New Testament say about men piercing their ears?

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In the Old Testament, when a man had a hole pierced through his ear, it was because he was making himself a life-long slave to a master. Exodus 21:5,6 says, “And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free: Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for ever.”Continue reading

Why do Christians accept false doctrine?

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My question is mainly about the Trinity. I noticed that some of your answers to such questions as Mark 13:29-32, never actually answer the question. Your simple answer is that the Trinity cannot be understood. My question is, if you were reading the Bible without the influences of the Trinitarian thought, would you come up with it on your own study? And if yes, why would you come up with something that you yourself admitted could not be understood? How can you have a personal relationship with a God that is undefined? Also, I thoroughly enjoyed your responses advocating against women pastors. It is clear to me that the gospel you preach is against women pastors, as it should be. My question here is, I am sure you believe that you are preaching the one true gospel. So why does Christianity accept false doctrines as OK? Example, you preach a gospel that denies women pastoral duties. But other Christians preach a gospel that does allow for women pastors. Christianity still accepts them as being saved, even though they are preaching another gospel. This is strange. thanks for your time,

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I assume that you read the following question and answer on the Web Site here. Please carefully read it again. I think you will find that I was not ignoring the question, but was indeed answering it with Scripture.Continue reading