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This site is dedicated in loving memory to Paul E. Smith, who had the passion and vision for this site to give every believer the opportunity to be empowered through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. (Dec 15, 1922 – Jun 10, 2008)

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12 Articles Angels, Devil, Spirit World

  • What is the difference between “soul” and “spirit”? Are they the same thing? Are the terms used interchangeably or is there a difference? Do animals have a soul? Thank you.
  • Why did lucifer rebelled against God? If God expelled lucifer, why did God still give power to satan ~ the power to deceive etc?
  • Are we punished for sins of our fathers and are there generational curses and can they be broken?
  • The other day I heard someone use the phrase: “I rebuke you Leviathan.” Can you tell me where this name comes from and what it means?
  • The other day I heard someone use the phrase: “I rebuke you Leviathan.” Can you tell me where this name comes from and what it means?

6 Articles Christian Holidays

  • Christmas: Does Christmas have anything to do with Christ’s birth? I understand it is a pagan holiday.
  • Easter: Where can the word Easter be found in the Bible?
  • Easter: How is the egg related to Easter? Are there any scriptures relating to the egg? What does the egg symbolize at Easter?
  • Easter: Where in the Bible do you find the story about Jesus’ resurrection?
  • Christmas: Is the word “nativity” mentioned in the Bible, and if so where?

48 Articles Christian Living

  • How can you handle offences as a Christian?
  • I had a friend ask me what the Bible says on gambling and I could not seem to find scripture on this.
  • How can we lose our “saltiness”? Matthew 5:13
  • Can you give me references on the responsibilities of parents?
  • What does the bible say about eating, over eating and under eating?

22 Articles Death, Heaven, Hell

  • I need to know what the Bible says about cremation and where to find scripture regarding this issue.
  • Is there scripture that states that a child must be christened/baptized in order to enter into heaven?
  • Where in the bible does Jesus say we will BURN in hell, and does he?
  • Where is it in the Bible that says some thing like taking ones life is an unforgiveable sin & will not enter into Heaven?
  • Is suicide listed in the Bible anywhere? If a young emotionally confused person commits suicide will they go to hell? Is this anywhere in the Bible?

9 Articles Encouragement

  • I haven’t spent much time at all with the lord because of laziness or being too busy. My question is does the Lord still have a plan in my life and am I delaying his time when he wants to use me for his purpose?
  • Can you give me some scriptures of encouragement…I’ve been in an abusive situation and people are calling me a liar.
  • My question this time is about the eternal nature of God. I have heard people illustrate the fact that God has no beginning and no end by using an example of a circle. How does this circle example really fit in the picture?
  • Why is Jesus called our “bridegroom”?
  • Help me overcome doubt.

11 Articles General

  • I would like to know if the book of Enoch false or is it of God.
  • I would like history of the Bible from its begining till now.
  • What does it mean exactly in the Bible where it says, “all things work together for good for those that love Him?”
  • How is it that something had no begining? That God is the first and the last.
  • Did God intend that Adam and Eve would sin? Did he purposefully give us choice – knowing we would fall?

3 Articles Gifts, Anointing, Power

  • What is the difference between speaking in tongues and a prayer language?
  • When we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, we are called to use and perform Jesus gifts of the holy spirit because it is not ours, it is Jesus. Can these gifts be taken away if we do not use these gifts of the holy spirit?
  • Is there a difference between the anointing within the believer and the anointing upon which comes upon for specific time and purpose?

2 Articles Healing

  • Does little faith cause us to become sick and ill? Or is this because we are sinners and the punishment for sin is suffering and death?
  • I pray and talk in tongues but still I can’t understand why I am not healed from my sickness.

21 Articles Holy Spirit

  • Explain the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, what it is and is not, and what about praying in tongues? Is this for today? Is it the initial sign of receiving? What do I need to do to receive?
  • In the Old Testament, the Spirit of God left King Saul because of his disobedience to God. In the New Testament, will the Holy Spirit ever leave a born again Christian, and if so, under what circumstance(s)?
  • I am wanting to know how Matthew 21:12 when Jesus came into the temple he fought, healed, and cleansed the temple, how does that affect our temple when Jesus comes in.
  • Having been baptised newly in the Holy Spirit, have started speaking in tongues but its like the barest of “baby talk” will I ever progress further and how do I do so. Can the speaking of tongues die out in a person without constant use?
  • Must one receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit to be used in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

14 Articles Marriage, Sex, Dating

  • What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
  • Does it somewhere in the Bible about dating or marrying a person that is not the same race as the person looking?
  • Is there anywhere in the Bible that says its OK for a man to have more then one wife? There was a man with 2 wives on the morning show and he said it was ok because it was in the Bible.
  • Is it true that if you divorce your first husband that you are not to remarry him?
  • If a widowed Christian man marries a divorced woman, is he committing adultery? If yes, does he have to leave that divorced woman in order to stop committing adultery?

7 Articles Tithing and Finance

  • What scripture in the Bible says you must be a member of a church? What scripture in the Bible says you must give 10% of your income to the church?
  • Are material things included in Gods promise of blessings and abundance? Many of my Christian brothers and sisters believe that their material prosperity is from God. They believe he has blessed them with abundance and it is proof of their salvation.
  • I’m a Christian and I want to know how God and money relates. Is wrong to have money? If not what do you do to receive money from God?
  • I have a couple of questions regarding tithing. First, should we tithe on the gross or net amount of our check? Second, if we have a friend in need is it ok to help then out with our tithe money for a time, until they get back on their feet?
  • I have promised to give a faith offering to my church but till now I have not fulfilled it due to sickness. Is my sickness from God as a reminder or satan?

42 Articles Teaching Aids

  • I am researching to teach my bible study. I am teaching on the topic of “How Can I believe in a God that I can’t see?” Any suggestions?
  • Will we recogonize each other in heaven?
  • How was the timing of Christ’s birth determined? Do we know why He was born when He was?
  • How does the caveman and Cro Magnon man fit into the creation? They aren’t in the timeline of the Bible.
  • I had a friend ask me what the Bible says on gambling and I could not seem to find scripture on this.

4 Articles Prophets and Prophecy

  • Does god still call prophets?
  • Who are the five major prophets in the Bible?
  • Pastor Brad, do you know the names of the four animals listed in the Bible pertaining to the equation of world Domination.
  • A woman I know always says that, “God is talking to her.” The way she explains it is like a two-way conversation between her and God. Can this be true?

18 Articles Revelations/End Times

  • Does it list in revelations that one of the end time signs will be a loaf of bread costing $20?
  • What is your interpretation of the phrase in Revelations(?) that states…”The dead in Christ shall rise first?
  • In Revelations, the book tells about 7 headed dragons and beasts, horse men, etc. Are those real monsters like an actual science fiction movie come to life? What were the 7 plagues of judgement that was in the scrolls?
  • What are the seven signs that our world is coming to an end?
  • 1. Is there a headless horseman mentioned in the Bible, maybe in Revelations? 2. Where is information of the rapture in the Bible?

17 Articles Salvation Repentance

  • Do you believe you can lose your salvation?
  • I would like to know what is the unpardonable sin against the Holy Spirit and can you ever be forgiven from committing this transgression?
  • Can blasphemy of the Holy Spirit take place today?
  • What is the unpardonable sin?
  • Can you lose your salvation once you get it and backslide?

154 Articles Scripture References

  • Where is scripture reference for “Jesus said I will go down” and the statement that “He was the only one worthy”?
  • Why was Saul’s name changed to Paul?
  • Could you explain what “David’s fallen tent” is in Amos 9:11 and Acts 15:16?
  • What is the unpardonable sin?
  • Where in the Old Testament does it say that all living things have a soul/spirit?

22 Articles Theology

  • Please help me to understand the difference between systematic theology and philosophical theology.
  • Do babies go to heaven?
  • Many people have asked me are they supposed to go to church. I want to know do you have to go to church or can you just stay at home and read your bible and pray to God.
  • What age Issac was when Abraham took him to be sacrificed?
  • I have been told that the Catholic church uses the King James version of the Bible, but also has another book that has chapters that were supposed to have been taken out of the “original” King James version. Is this true?

6 Articles Tongues & Manifestations

  • I am fearful of receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with tongues…because I am afraid I will not have control of the ‘tongues part’ and begin speaking in a public place..
  • Do you have to speak in tongues to get to heaven?
  • Is it true that when you are baptized in the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues, you prayer in a heavenly language that satan does not know?
  • Having been baptised newly in the Holy Spirit, have started speaking in tongues but its like the barest of “baby talk” will I ever progress further and how do I do so. Can the speaking of tongues die out in a person without constant use?
  • When you pray, how do you know what we are praying in tongues?

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