The "What you always wanted to ask a Pastor" thread.

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Yes, I am guilty of copying Father Rick's idea - but it is a great idea! And I don't think he would mind.

I am a Pentecostal/Charismatic Pastor (Associate Pastor), licensed and Ordained - I've been in ministry for more than 24 years and have served in a number of area's.

So, here it is - ask away, I will be open and honest and answer every question to the best of my ability.

If you have a question and want to ask it anonymously click on the link in my scripture for the Ask a Chaplain forum.

Peace.

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When the world has passed away, then what? Will all eternity just be unchanging Heaven and Hell?

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Rev. 21:1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me,“Write, for these words are true and faithful.”

[tomjr]

struggling with getting my prayers answered. why do i feel like i'm being punished. I'm so heartbroken and depressed.

[Turihon]

I need help.

I'm here, thinking what I'm doing in this world.

Let's start at the beginning. I wonder every day. Why does God feel the need to be praised so much? If someone has similar behavior on earth it is frowned upon. It's wrong to act above all. Why does a being of so much power and love still feel the need to be praised by lesser beings that he created? Ultimate love would sure be living together with respect for those around you? Not wanting them to praise you?

So I have been put into this world, against my will, because believe me, I hate being here with everything inside me. I hate hearing of people dying everyday, I hate stressing everyday, I hate it all. He put me here, in this unpleasant place, where I have to struggle each day, just so he can have someone to praise him?

He tells me, that people are born into sin, they are sinners. So why does he put me here, and tell me that I'm not allowed to sin, but I have a sinful nature. Is this some sick game? Sin causes me to go to hell and burn forever. Yes great isn't it? I have one way out (Because I can't be free of sin). That way is to praise Jesus and beg for mercy. So if he's forcing me into this, why does he take this whole sidepath? Why doesn't he just tell me: "Hey mate, praise me or go to hell"?

So here I am on earth. The bible tells me I have free will. I can not believe in him, and be thrown in the pit of fire (Yes the God of love gives the ones that doesn't believe in him eternal pain), or I can praise him and be saved. But wait, is that really free will? Cause I AM gonna sin, he created me like that, yet he tells me not to do it.

Wait wait wait, who says I WANT to be here in the first place? It's not free will? I just never want to exist? Why does a god of love do this? Why does a god of love cause over 100000 people to die in a natural disaster. Why would a god of love even put people in this world, where they struggle EVERY day, just so they can praise him. And one day, they go to heaven, where they aren't as important as him. No, he's more important.

Why is this? I'm losing my Christianity. Why did God put me here?

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I need help.

I'm here, thinking what I'm doing in this world.

Last I looked - this world is where we currently live.

Let's start at the beginning. I wonder every day. Why does God feel the need to be praised so much? If someone has similar behavior on earth it is frowned upon. It's wrong to act above all. Why does a being of so much power and love still feel the need to be praised by lesser beings that he created? Ultimate love would sure be living together with respect for those around you? Not wanting them to praise you?

Who told you that? Where does the Bible say God feels the need for anything? Are you seeing something in the Bible that I am not? Please share what verses show this.


So I have been put into this world, against my will, you were born against your will?! Wow, I am impressed, I don't even remember having a will before I was born. Where exactly were you before you were placed here against your will?
because believe me, I hate being here with everything inside me. I hate hearing of people dying everyday, I hate stressing everyday, I hate it all. He put me here, in this unpleasant place, where I have to struggle each day, just so he can have someone to praise him?

Perhaps you should think about moving. Personally, I praise God for the good things He has done for me - can't think of what praise would be otherwise.

He tells me, that people are born into sin, they are sinners. So why does he put me here, and tell me that I'm not allowed to sin, but I have a sinful nature. Is this some sick game? Sin causes me to go to hell and burn forever. Yes great isn't it? I have one way out (Because I can't be free of sin). That way is to praise Jesus and beg for mercy. So if he's forcing me into this, why does he take this whole sidepath? Why doesn't he just tell me: "Hey mate, praise me or go to hell"?

hmm... seems to be a recurring theme here

So here I am on earth. The bible tells me I have free will. I can not believe in him, and be thrown in the pit of fire (Yes the God of love gives the ones that doesn't believe in him eternal pain), or I can praise him and be saved. But wait, is that really free will? Cause I AM gonna sin, he created me like that, yet he tells me not to do it.

Or.......

You could accept the free gift God offers you and have none of your sin held against you, and... gain the power not to sin.

Wait wait wait, who says I WANT to be here in the first place?

You keep saying this - where do you want to be? Pluto? Saturn? Mars? With Q in space?

Where exactly do you want to be? I mean what's your options -

God offers a free gift and you don't want to accept it - OK - don't.

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struggling with getting my prayers answered. why do i feel like i'm being punished. I'm so heartbroken and depressed.

It depends on what you are praying for - what scripture verses show that what you are praying for is promised by God?

[Turihon]

Where exactly do you want to be? I mean what's your options -

God offers a free gift and you don't want to accept it - OK - don't.


Why did you take everything so literal? Of course I didn't have a will before I was born, but I have a will now and I don't want to be here. Mars? Why are you so childish? You know what I meant.

Well that's it then, I guess Christianity is not for me. Sorry to bother you okes. Have a nice day.

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Why did you take everything so literal? Of course I didn't have a will before I was born, but I have a will now and I don't want to be here. Mars? Why are you so childish? You know what I meant.

Well that's it then, I guess Christianity is not for me. Sorry to bother you okes. Have a nice day.

I was asking questions - some literal - some tongue in cheek humor to find out if you were just venting, or really had a question.

Care to answer the questions I asked?

Particularly this one:

Who told you that? Where does the Bible say God feels the need for anything? Are you seeing something in the Bible that I am not? Please share what verses show this.