Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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Also, James, you mention 2Tim 2:13. 2:12 precedes 2:13 by saying “If we deny Him, He will deny us.”
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by Billy P Eldred
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Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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James, Hebrews 9:27-28 Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He...
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Wade Humphres
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
Wonderful question. The Spirit leads us into all truth as our teacher. The problem with saying that the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin is that nowhere in the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?
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I chuckle every time this question pops up in my feed, and I read Mr Houdmann's example of spanking three year olds to stop them from running out into the...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is the "cause" for weakness and illness referred to in 1 Corinthians 11:30?
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Mr. Tim Maas, you wrote, “…without perceiving or treating them as the body and blood of Christ Himself (as Jesus had said that they were)..." You quoted...
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Bambo Ade
, Christian
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
I am puzzled at the story and find it hard to interpret. Nevertheless I think the lesson here is when hearing from God and later getting a contradictory...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, he abideth faithful, HE can not deny Himself. Ephesians 4:30 Hebrews 13:5. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the...
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Is a christian allowed to take photos with family members who have beer in their hands?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is a christian allowed to take photos with family members who have beer in their hands?
Yes and no. Yes, a Christian is allowed to take photos with family members who have beer in their hands. No, a Christian is not signifying support of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the teaching of Balaam?
According to the Nave's Topical Bible, the counsel of Balaam led to an occasion of Israel's corruption with the Midianites, Num. 31:16; Rev. 2:14-15. We just...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the doctrine of Balaam?
According to the Easton’s Bible Dictionary the "doctrine of Balaam" is spoken of in Rev. 2:14, in allusion to the fact that it was through the teaching of...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?
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We do not inherit sin through our blood, either. Jesus was made "in every way" like us (Heb 2:17) - and He was sinless. Rather, what we do inherit from Adam...
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by Mike Webb
How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?
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Thank you for your answer, which I would have never thought of in responding to the question of Adams perfection. You are so correct, Adam did not inherit...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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Greek and Hebrew don't map one to one to English, but there certainly are verb tenses. The aorist tense in Greek is very tricky though - it does not actually...
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by Billy P Eldred
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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James, I have read that there is no tense in the Bible. That the word give for instance uses the same word for “has given”, “is giving” or “will give”. To...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?
According to Psych Central, approximately 28 million children have an alcoholic parent, and children who grow up with an alcoholic parent run a higher risk...
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I am a parent; how can I let go of my adult children?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the "cause" for weakness and illness referred to in 1 Corinthians 11:30?
I would say that the cause of the illnesses and deaths referred to by Paul in the verse cited in the question was the fact that the members of the Corinthian...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Balaam in the Bible?
Balaam was a Gentile soothsayer from the Euphrates who was hired by King Balak to curse the Hebrew people. 4 times he tried to curse the Jews, and each time...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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That is why we are to go into all the world and preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. That is the great commission. So those that hear the gospel, and...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is belief in God the only requirement for eternal life?
According to the bible it is the only way. Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house. Romans 4:5 But to him that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is there “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1-2)?
I think Romans 8:2 in one of the more modern translations answers this question: NIRV "Because of what Christ Jesus has done, you are free. You are now...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
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While we tend to think of Christ's first coming as 'ending' at His death and Resurrection, or perhaps final ascension, the end of that age didn't really end...
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What is the "cause" for weakness and illness referred to in 1 Corinthians 11:30?
1 Corinthians 11:30: For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
1 Corinthians 11:17 - 34
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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So how many people "of their own free will" will choose to seek God and abandon their wicked ways? None according to Psalm 10:4 "In his pride the wicked man...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
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Excellent contextual comment, Jennifer! I think I agree with everything you said, but what did you mean by your last statement, "Meanwhile, chariots in the...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
Judgement. Not necessarily eternal judgement, at least immediately, but judgement by death. We see several clues to this in the text: "Just as it was in the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
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Wrath is not the same concept as tribulation. They can at times happen together (such as times when God oured His wrath on Israel by handing them over to...
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Is Scientology Christian or a cult?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible mean when it says we have a sinful nature? What is a sinful nature?
Despite the common term "sin nature" used, it isn't actually a phrase found in scripture. (Some translations use "sin nature" to translate "flesh" in certain...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?
We are more than conquerors; not only over sin and Satan, but the world, the reproaches, afflictions, and persecutions of it; which they cheerfully and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
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Hi, Shirley. Yes, it is true that we as believers will not experience God's wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:9). 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What happens once we die?
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Continuing, It amazes me that a narrative like John 11 directly addresses whether we lay in a grave until a judgment day, like Martha said, or if we who...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
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But,it is promised to believers, that we will not experience God's wrath. So if they are left behind, when is the tribulation and Jesus’ return? Judgment is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What happens once we die?
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Cindy, I don't think you're right about this, I KNOW you are. Eternal life that ends when we die out of this body, and then begins again centuries later on a...
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Michael Durairaj S
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
This passage is a good example of Eph 5:6-7: “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are...
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by Michael Durairaj S
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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Brother, God had told Moses to speak to the rock. Numbers 20:8: “Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the value of pastoral counseling?
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You're welcome John.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone?
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Okay, we agree. Let's stop there. We believe the word. That's got nothing to do with what we were discussing; whether hell is a place where the people who...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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The faith talked about in James is not talking about salvation. James 2 is about saved people doing what saved people are called to do. James isn't telling...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What makes Christianity unique?
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It is the gospel that makes it true. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. Gods word. Faith...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why have pastors died due to COVID-19?
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I wrote that comment back in May. I'm actually still recovering! While I'm not suffering as badly from parasthesia, temporary paralysis, spasms, pain,...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why have pastors died due to COVID-19?
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Jennifer, did you get the second vaccine? I too felt very tired on the day after my second shot. Not, as it seems, as bad as you. I don't have a problem with...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why have pastors died due to COVID-19?
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The reason to get the vaccine is to stop the spread of the virus. The vaccine does that in large part. Nothing is infallible or 100%effective. Now that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What happens once we die?
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Today... a comma.... This discussion assumes that we have a courtroom like account of the dialogue between Jesus and the thieves who were executed alongside...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible mean when it says we have a sinful nature? What is a sinful nature?
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Is there a particular verse you have in mind? Some very loose English translations of words like "flesh" aside, the Bible doesn't actually use the term "sin...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to test the spirits?
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One of the main things we are to test the spirits is by the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do some Christians deny the existence of hell?
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God is love (1 John 4:8). Can love hate? When the scriptures say that God hates someone it's not describing how God feels inside. It isn't talking about...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do some Christians deny the existence of hell?
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Nothing on earth lasts forever. In fact, the bible says heaven and earth will pass away (Mt 24:35, Rev 21:1) and there will be a new heaven and a new earth....