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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

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Salvation is a free gift from God by faith alone. Romans 4:5-8 Ephesians 2:8-9 That we have nothing to boast in. Faith apart from works. We can do nothing to...

December 05 2020

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

Prior to February 2, 1974 I was your typical unsaved man. I smoked Marlboro cigarettes, drank Budweiser beer, lusted after what nearly all men lust after,...

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What does it mean that the rich should not place their hope in wealth, but be 'rich in good deeds'?

December 05 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How can I overcome fear of praying in church?

If the questioner's concern is not "stage fright", but instead being regarded as a hypocrite, I would say that the primary objective in praying the prayer or...

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Comment by robert fowler

How can I overcome fear of praying in church?

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Being called on to give a closing prayer and as an usher, collecting the offering. I feel like a hypocrite when I do this.

December 05 2020

Comment by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How can I overcome fear of praying in church?

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Is the questioner referring to being called on to give an extemporaneous public prayer in front of a church group on-the-spot, without prior notification or...

December 05 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How can I avoid keeping grudges against someone?

First, I would follow the advice of Paul as contained in the passage cited by the question, by remembering how much God has forgiven (and forgotten) about my...

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Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

Is it wrong to have pictures of Jesus?

I just wanna ask you why you would want a picture of Christ, when you have the real Christ living in you, and you in Him. I get it. You hang pictures of...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Which does the Bible say about trichotomy vs. dichotomy of man?

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We are made in the image of God. God the Father, God the son, and God the holy Spirit. We are born with a dead spirit, a soul, and a body. When we trust...

December 04 2020

Answer by Ryan Farrell

Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

This original post represents a thought that I see and hear all the time but it understands the life of faith completely backwards. It's precision along with...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

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Drunkeness is a sin. So is gossip, pride, and self righteousness. Is drinking a sin? No. Colossians 2:15 Let no man therefore judge you in food, or in drink,...

December 04 2020

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

How can I overcome fear of praying in church?

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Are you able to tell us why you are fearful?

December 04 2020

Question by Anonymous
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How can I avoid keeping grudges against someone?

Colossians 3:13

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What nationality were Adam and Eve?

December 04 2020

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What should a Christian wife do when her husband verbally abuses her and calls her names and uses vulgar words?

December 04 2020

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Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

December 04 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

Romans 3:23 All have sinned and come short of the glory of God, Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no not one. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we...

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Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?

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The United States Supreme Court rebuked Democratic New York Governor Cuomo for UNCONSTITUTIONAL lock downs imposed on houses of worship. Mean while fellow...

December 04 2020

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

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And I sought for a man among them, that would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not destroy it: but I found...

December 04 2020

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What does it mean to pray earnestly?

December 04 2020

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Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

December 04 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the seven dispensations?

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Ephesians 1:13-14 Ephesians 4:30 First Corinthians 15:51-53 First Thessalonians 4:13-18. First Corinthians 15:1-4 Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved,...

December 04 2020

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

How can I overcome disappointment with life?

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Mr. Saunders, I relate to your situation with your children. So sad losing a son. I lost one too. I have two daughters that I have tried to teach the right...

December 03 2020

Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

How can I respond in respect and love if my spouse is jealous of my relationship with God?

It isn't that your spouse is jealous of your relationship with the Lord. It is actually the conviction of continuing in sin, whilst the Spirit of Truth is in...

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Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

Can one be saved without inviting the Holy Spirit?

Without going into a long drawn out explanation, there will be no better than the simple example of the thief on the cross. He was converted right there in...

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Comment by Carrie beth Frabasilio

Does the Bible say "come as you are"?

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Exactly...

December 03 2020

Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

How can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?

I think that having any doubts about your relationship with God is the last thing that you need to worry about. You see, the fact that this is a concern for...

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Can one be saved without inviting the Holy Spirit?

December 03 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is antinomianism?

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Romans 3:28 There for we conclude that a mans is justified by faith, apart from the deeds of the law. Galatians 2:21 I do not void the grace of God, for if...

December 03 2020

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Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

How does a Christian overcome the fear of accounting for their life in front of God?

There is nothing to fear, but fear itself. We are hidden in Christ Jesus. The thing that I think you are missing is that after God the Father punished all of...

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Answer by Bucky Lepew

How can the bible help us overcome the fear of terrorism in our world?

I believe that so much as asking these sort of questions helps to stoke a furnace that has been burning with the unwitting help of the church for far too...

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Comment by Enoch Ilisia

What is the Day of the Dead?

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There is nothing wrong about remembering our loved ones who have died, especially their legacies and great services they performed. The only danger of such...

December 03 2020

Answer by Helen Stengel

Why does Isaiah 40:2 say the Israelites were punished doubly for their sins?

I heard very recently, (via some one who heard it from a speaker at Prayer for Israel), that a debtor in ancient Israel would be required to write down the...

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Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Can/should a Christian who is a virgin marry someone who is not a virgin?

I am of the opinion that if one sins, contritely and sincerely asks for forgiveness from Jesus Christ, then those sins are forgiven; the slate is clean....

December 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How can a modern scientist come to saving faith without rejecting evolution?

I am a PhD medical research scientist who came to the Lord 43 years ago when God touched my life dramatically. The bible became very real to me at that time...

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Does the Bible say "come as you are"?

December 03 2020

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Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

December 02 2020

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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

December 02 2020

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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

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Are angels male or female?

December 02 2020

Answer by Bucky Lepew

How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

I don't think that you ever do. I witness all the time. But, in saying that, it is who I am 24/7. I get an opening and it is going to happen. As you are...

December 02 2020 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Philip Wong , Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.

How would the past queen of the south in Matthew 12:42 rise up in Jesus' time to judge and condemn Jesus' generation?

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That's great, Tim. I understand what it means now. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.

December 02 2020

Answer by Bucky Lepew

How can I overcome my fear of the end of days?

If you are saved, you won't be here to go through what is coming upon the whole earth. Our sins were judged at the cross in Christ. We do not remain to...

December 02 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bucky Lepew

How can I overcome sin in my Christian life?

This question has always perplexed me, as you do not have to overcome sin if you are born again. Your sins are all paid and forgotten with God. I recommend...

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