The pastor opened the session by reminding the congregation that the \u201c3C\u201d service is intended to address the people\u2019s concerns, challenges, and questions. He invited everyone to pray, to let the Lord enlighten their minds, and to \u201ctake control of all things,\u201d emphasizing that the truth of the Word brings clarity and life. After a brief prayer invoking the Spirit, he explained that the questions would be read one by one and addressed under the authority of Jesus Christ, so that each answer would be inspired by divine light.
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Click on the question to read the answer.
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The pastor suggests beginning with a guide that delivers a short passage each day, establishing a daily discipline. He stresses that the first reading should focus on the life of Jesus, favoring the Gospel of John, which introduces the Word from the beginning. After mastering the New Testament, the Old Testament becomes more accessible, but he recommends reading it in three passes: a first global reading, a second that dwells on details, and a third that \u201cdigests\u201d the passage as one ruminates a meal. This process turns the text into true spiritual nourishment that penetrates the believer\u2019s heart.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
The pastor explains that the word \u201cChristianity\u201d does not appear in Scripture; Christians are simply children of God. He emphasizes that a believer\u2019s relationship with the Father is personal\u2014He listens and answers\u2014whereas sects operate through the domination of a guru who imposes orders without dialogue. In Christ, grace, forgiveness, and the shed blood provide protection that sects cannot offer. Thus, the difference rests on the freedom to ask God questions and on the presence of salvation in Jesus.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
The pastor reminds that the Bible does not command abandoning all non\u2011Christian friends; Jesus lived in the world without being of the world. He urges exercising discernment: keep relationships that do not lead to sin and that can serve as testimony, while remaining able to say no to harmful influences. . Healthy family and friendship ties should not be broken simply for evangelism, because love and dialogue remain avenues of positive influence. In sum, faith should be manifested amid the world without becoming a prisoner of it.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
The pastor asserts that this emptiness is not proof of the Holy Spirit\u2019s absence; it is often a sign of negative spiritual influences or unresolved trouble. He cites Ephesians\u202f4:6\u20117 and Philippians\u202f4:7, which show that God\u2019s peace should keep the heart and thoughts in Jesus. When this peace is missing, he recommends entrusting the problem to a spiritual leader for deliverance and restoration of communion with God. Immersing oneself again in the Word and prayer restores the invigorating presence of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
The pastor explains that the body retains a cellular memory that makes the first effort difficult after long periods of laziness. He notes that two levers are needed: a firm decision to do more and the presence of an authority or mentor who pushes you to rise each day. Starting with small actions\u2014such as praying very early in the morning\u2014and persisting allows new habits to take root. Without the support of an authority, laziness quickly returns, leading to spiritual stagnation.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
The pastor reminds that the center of all faith is Jesus\u202fChrist, the sole Savior who shed His blood for humanity. He places Mary in a position of respect as Jesus\u2019s mother, but without a salvific role; she did not suffer for sins. Consequently, prayers must be addressed only in the name of Jesus, and invoking Mary or the saints is considered an erroneous practice. Thus worship focuses on the authority of Christ, who opens the heavens and answers requests.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
The pastor distinguishes two forms: the human languages that the Holy Spirit gave at Pentecost so peoples could understand, and the \u201clanguage of the spirit,\u201d a supernatural gift that cannot be learned. The former can be studied like any other language, while the latter comes directly from the Holy Spirit\u2019s action and appears spontaneously. He compares this to the Tower of Babel, noting that God can create thousands of languages just as the Holy Spirit can produce this inner speech. Therefore, glossolalia cannot be taught; it is simply a spiritual experience given by God.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
Thus the question\u2011and\u2011answer time comes to a close, each inquiry having been examined in the light of God\u2019s Word and guided by the Holy Spirit. The pastor reminded everyone that biblical truth brings clarity, life, and transformation, urging each person to persevere in prayer and deep study of Scripture. He encouraged the participants to put the received answers into practice so that their faith would be manifested in everyday life. Finally, he blessed the people, trusting that God will continue to illuminate their paths and meet their future needs.<\/p>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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