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The Rich Man And Jesus

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "We are taught a faith based theology where we are ensured eternal life if we trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Yet we read in Matthew 19 about a rich man who approached Jesus with a question-‘what must I do to receive salvation?’ Jesus mentions all of the commandments which the rich man claims to have followed but then asks “what am I lacking”? Jesus then advised him to sell all of his belongings and give the money to the poor. Why did Jesus not simply say to trust in Him as his savior?"

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Praying For My Son To Visit Me In A Dream

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, Linda Asks, “I have been listening to you now since my son passed away 11/12/2018, It's been so hard and I am sorry to hear about your son as well, I have a question. I have been praying for my son to visit me in a dream but nothing ever happens. All I want is for my son to tell me he is Okay, does this mean he is not with the Lord? He loved the Lord, but he struggled in his relationship with God because of drug addiction over a very long period of time. Then he ended up on medications. I ended up struggling myself because I felt as if I did not have a life because of his life I will never be able to tell him to forgive me for how I treated him, I treated him bad at times, I have asked God to forgive me I know I was wrong, it hurts so bad at times I am in tears now just writing this. Please advise on what the Bible says about this”

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Do We Speak In Tongues When We Receive The Holy Spirit?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Hey brother just want to say when we believe in Jesus Christ and his life and death to save us does God give us his holy spirit and if not how do we get it and in the bible when they got the holy spirit they begin to speak in tongues do we have to just want to know how or if I have the Holy Spirit.”

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I Keep Injuring Myself, Is This A Message From God?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “In recent years, I've suffered numerous serious injuries. I wonder if ther’re truly are accidents or if such events are from God--trying to teach me something--or attacks from Satan. Does everything that happens to us have a spiritual cause or a lesson attached? Every time I resolve to restart an exercise plan to strengthen my body and get healthy, I have an injury that sidelines me for a while, sometimes several months. I feel like David says at times, abandoned, even temporarily, by God.”

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Do You Stay In Your Body When You Die?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Hello Dr. Betters, I am an avid fan of your videos and it had uplifted me from grieving from my dad’s passing. My question is that when you die, do you stay in your body until Jesus comes back or if you are saved are you going to heaven then? I asked this because I am confused about the sequence of the revelation and the rapture. It is said in the scriptures that we are all going to be the judge when Jesus will reign the earth. If that so our loved ones who are saved have not been in heaven yet, if that so, where will their soul be. Will the dead that is saved also wait for Jesus second coming? And what is happening right now that it means we are already in the tribulations and rapture had already happened? Sorry for all the questions but I hope I will find answers soon. God bless and keep safe.”

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Is Online Piracy A Sin?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “Hi dr. Betters, I would like to ask, if online piracy or having some software that is cracked is a sin according to the bible? I understand quite well if it is a crime to the law of copyright. But is it forbidden by God?”

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How Can I Be Happy, When Others Suffer?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “My son & his wife (who live in Tennessee) welcomed a baby, Tessa, on May 27. My husband & I decided to go visit them to see the new baby, taking many precautions during the travel due to the COVID Pandemic. When we arrived I was filled with such joy to finally hold her as she was now 1 month old. The very next morning, my sister, Barbie, texted for prayers as my nephew, Joey, was in the hospital. His heart had stopped and that he was in critical condition. At that point, I was filled with such mixed emotions. I wanted to be happy for my new granddaughter but I was torn with such sorrow for my sister and her family. I was so confused and lost. I didn't know how to feel. How does one handle such a situation?”

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Being Lonely Is So Hard

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “I have been in relationships for I know I need companionship but it’s not easy being single but how can I love someone who decides not to always be around. I don't want to be alone anymore it feels like I am dating me. I pray to God and all but I feel he been silent to me”

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Why Won’t God Take Away My Same-Sex Attraction?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, “All my life I’ve been attracted to the same sex, going back to early childhood (elementary school age). I’ve heard we’re born straight, gay, or bi. I’ve heard as a Christian that it’s a sin. I believe it is. I have never acted upon with it another man, only in thought and through fleshly pleasures. I am saved and baptized. I believe in God, in Christ. I’ve accepted Him as my creator and Savior and Lord. But I’m torn between why I’m gay and why He has never taken it from me. I’ve prayed for it to be taken, I’ve tried giving up the thoughts and feelings of sexual desire towards men. It never goes away! I hate it! It has consumed my entire life in every way and has ruined my life since middle school. I need help! What am I doing wrong to get rid of it? Am I to live with it till death yet learn to not act or think on it? Please help Dr. Betters. I’m at the point of giving up on God or dying now to have the peace I hear of in heaven.”

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Are Those Who Don’t Provide Worse Than Non-Believers?

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "What is the true meaning behind Timothy 5:8? I have been trying my best to understand this scripture and am still confused by it. It says "Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." Is this implying that even if you are a Christian believer who has trusted/put their faith and Jesus, that if they fail to provide for their family, that they are worse than someone who doesn't believe in Jesus? I find that hard to comprehend how those 2 people would be put into the same category. Am I missing something?"

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