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This question is from Anonymous received on 27 June 2009 at 9:26 AM.

Gudam bishop, i am wondering why is there a practice of “commanding” the Holy Spirit when it comes to manifestation of speaking of tongues. I say “commanding” because the practice has been this way. At d count of 3 speak! Then the utterance should now happen. May i know ur viewpoint about this?

Dear brother/sister,

No one is given the right to command the Holy Spirit. Please understand that the Holy Spirit is God. Speaking in tongues is a gift from God, and not all Christians were given that gift.

It is the Holy Spirit who has the right to give us His command and not vice versa. God bless.

BISHOP REYNALDO DOMINGO
Chairman, IRM Church

This question is from Anon received on 27 June 2009 at 9:17 AM.

Gudam po,
im married.
may i know ur stand re cntraceptives. Is it just ok to use say condom? Or is there a sin committed when using it?

Dear brother/sister,

The use of contraceptives is right, proper and within God’s will to use among married people. Among the married ones, there is no sin in using contraceptives. God bless.

BISHOP REYNALDO DOMINGO
Chairman, IRM Church

This question is from love joy received on 24 June 2009 at 2:41 PM.

gud am in the name of the lord,
ask ko lng po kay bishop kung may irm po dito sa london sa bournemouth? member po ko sa pasay irm… bago lng ko dito salondon kasama ko po husban . thanks.. 

Dear Love Joy,

Salamat sa iyong tanong. Mayroon tayong Pastor diyan sa London – si Pastor Edwin delos Santos. Mayroon siyang munting grupo diyan, sana’y malapit sa iyong lugar. Ang address ay ito: No S7, along John Hill Lakenham, Norwich, Norfolk, England NR1 2JJ.

Pasensya ka na late ang aking pagsagot, hindi ko nakuha agad ang address ni Pastor Edwin — lagi ko kasing nakakalimutan. Kung sakali na nabasa mo na ito at nagkaroon kayo ni Ptr. Edwin ng komunikasyon ay ipakiemail mo  ako.

BISHOP REYNALDO DOMINGO
Chairman, IRM Church

This question is from anonymous received on 01 April 2009 at 12:48 PM.

I just would like to ask if it’s possible to receive a gift of celibacy even if you are not desiring for it. Thanks and more power!

Thank you for your honest question. I am inclined to believe that you are a woman already in the marrying age. You might be teased by your friends that you have the gift of celibacy.

Please understand that since we are in our mother’s womb, God has a perfect plan for each one of us. And marriage is one of the major decisions and experiences for each one of us.

One of the gifts that the Lord gave me is preaching. This gift is one which is a part of my life even in the early years when I was not a pastor yet. I experience fulfillment in the exercise of it, and wherever I go, whatever I read or hear, there is present in me always an inclination to make a message or to receive seed thoughts for a sermon.

As I read your question, I feel that you resent the idea of having none to call your partner in life (whether husband or wife).

My advice to you is to live a life honoring to God. Pray to Him for this particular need, wait on God, do not assume that if a member of the opposite sex befriended you and is giving you special attention that s/he is the one for you.

Wait on God, don’t rush things. If s/he is God’s person for you, let Him (God) confirm it to you.

From your note, I sense that the Lord did not give you the gift of celibacy.

Yours in behalf of the million of crying Filipinos,

BISHOP REYNALDO DOMINGO
Chairman, IRM Church

This question is from lito received on 14 March 2009 at 5:22 PM.

May i ask you what is the basis of transferring the pastors in another place since he is only 3 years in his present assignment, and they don’t have any serious problem within the church which he is ministering? I am much aware that we have a moratorium of minimum 4 years in church assignment.

Bro. Lito,

I appreciate your query as to the practice of transferring IRM workers. There is really tension when the interest of the denomination and of the local congregation is at stake. — The problem is traceable to the church policy of the IRM, which is Episcopalian. — The problem can’t be explained fully here.

The four years minimum is not mandatory and absolute, it is relative. The term being used in the Saligan is “hanggat maaari” (if I am not mistaken).

God bless you.

Yours in behalf of the million of crying Filipinos,

BISHOP REYNALDO DOMINGO
Chairman, IRM Church