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...
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...
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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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You're welcome John.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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....
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God does not give anyone faith. He gives eternal life to those that believe. Romans 3:26-28. No one gets the seal of the Holy Spirit until they believe the...
Was Jesus referring to the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37? At first, I thought this was the rapture (one being "taken" and the other being "left"). But...
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Sorry for the delay in answering! I just want to clarify... Your comment: "We can trade scriptures to support our belief of what happens to the unsaved all...
To me, the answer to your question is no, believing is not enough. But, BELIEVING is! In your example, did the person really believe? If you really believe...
The thing that makes Christianity unique? It is the no ONLY way to get eternal life! You next question would be “Can’t any religion make that same claim?” My...
Sin is disobedience to God and His commandments. When God (as a holy Being -- that is, a Being without sin) created humans in His image (Genesis 1:26), He...
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Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
The question: "Is belief the only requirement for salvation?" To 'believe' means to accept something by faith, (in this case, Jesus Christ) as being true....
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Matthew 7:21-23 Many will come before me on that day and call me Lord, and tell me, about all their good works. But Lord, Lord, look at what we've done. We...
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but...
It is clear that Christ is not only the head but the judge of the church. In the book of the revelation, we are giving examples of Christ doing this very...
God, while declared as one Being (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29) exists in three Persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). (For example, as indicated in Matthew...
I'll take a stab at this. Some people who call themselves christian do sometimes spend a lot of time condemning others. It's as if they don't understand John...
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Does it really matter what the catholic church thinks of the practice of cremation? No, it doesn't. The catholic church is not an authority on what's right...
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The statement that God hates divorce is 100% true. God hates divorce. But this biblical truth is a prime example of the two wills of God. God's decreed will...
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Our bodies will not be changed into a spiritual body. Jesus didn't die to save our bodies. From dust you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you will...
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Gen 6:9 is referring to Noah being morally blameless among the various generations of people he lived through. It is not speaking of him being physically...
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What does the Bible say about friends?
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Why did GOD really sent the flood that only Noah's family would survive? Lets look to scripture for the answer as to what brought the flood. Also that is the...
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Totally, agree, Danny. My husband and I have been in ministry for most of the 35 years we’ve been married, and we’ve done a LOT of counseling with people...
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Is counseling done by anyone other than a person's pastor assumed to be "secular" counseling? Instruction not received from a pastor doesnt necessarily come...
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Thank you Danny! I appreciate your support on most of my comments. We clearly agree on most spiritual things. It's nice to have understanding friends. I...
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Your answers don't get the support they deserve. Why? I have an opinion.... Tradition. Pastoral counseling is traditional. Somewhere in the halls of...
The Laodecians were "neither cold nor hot" in their deeds, but were rather "lukewarm." The figurative language shows that their major sin was apathy. They...
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The broad road to destruction is trusting in any thing else to save you except what Jesus has already done. The narrow way is trusting in Jesus alone by...
Just because we accept Jesus as Savior and Lord of our life, does not mean we do not sin anymore. It is the nature that we are born with. And we live in a...
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Satan is still in heaven accusing the brethren day and night. He will fall from heaven like lightning at the beginning of the tribulation. Second...
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