Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Salvation is a free gift. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin, is death, (spiritual death) but the GIFT of GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE, through Jesus Christ our Lord....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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by James Kraft
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. John...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God, and not the Apocrypha, the Qur'an, the Book of Mormon, etc.?
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When the Canon was originally put together, it was taken from the Latin Vulgate version, which was a translation from the Greek Septuagint, not the original...
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by ken egan
What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?
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Michael Houdmann you said and I quote: "The church will be removed from the earth in an event known as the rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians...
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by Kieran O'Donnell
Why did the demons ask to be cast into the herd of pigs, and why did the pigs then run into the water to be drowned?
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I think Jesus has even shown patience with the demons here! He didn't completely take away their will, He reasoned with them. If Jesus treats demons this...
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Steve Hertz
What is the significance of the symbols used for Christ in Rev. 2:18, the "eyes like flames of fire" and "feet like polished bronze"?
My opinion is that God is said to be a consuming fire. Jesus being the Son of God would also have this characteristic. Fire, the apostle PAUL said is also...
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Does the Bible record the death of the apostles? How did each of the apostles die?
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What is the Presbyterian Church, and what do Presbyterians believe?
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Does God killing people make Him a murderer?
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What is postmillennialism?
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What is Bibliology?
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Why did God allow Satan and the demons to sin?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What are the mainline denominations?
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The United Methodist Church forbids homosexual clergy. Please do not lump all "mainline" denominations together, for they are very different in doctrine.
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Aurel Gheorghe
How can I best reach my non-Christian family members with the gospel?
It is not always easy to share the Gospel with non believers, especially when they are member of your own family. Sometimes when we engage in doctrinal...
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Len Thies
, Bible researcher and author
Why are both Jesus and Satan referred to as the morning star?
In answer to the original question, "They aren't!". Satan is a morning star while Jesus is the "Bright and morning star", meaning He is the head or ruler of...
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How does radiometric dating fit with the view of a young earth?
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What is saving grace?
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by Robert Broyles
If we are born into sin, how are children judged?
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Within Christianity there are four views on the salvation of babies/infants: 1. Since babies are born without sin they will be saved. 2. Since babies are...
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If someone like me is predestined to hell, can I do whatever I want?
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by Robert Broyles
Paul tells us that "One died for all, therefore all died." How did we die "in Christ" almost 2,000 year ago?
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We have "eternal life" by faith, we do not have "immortality" until the 2nd coming (see 1 Corinthians 15:50-55). Also, let's read the following: 1 John 5:10...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?
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A saved person living in sin is only going to be chastened by the Lord to bring them back into fellowship with Him. All of our sins have been paid for at the...
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Robert Broyles
What does it mean in Gal 3:13 that the believer has been redeemed from the curse of the law?
Christ, as the son of man, experienced "the 2nd death" or the God abandonment death. (see Matthew 27:46) No one but Christ has experienced "the 2nd death" -...
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Robert Broyles
Who died on the cross - Jesus as "the Son of God" or Jesus as "the son of man"?
Keep in mind that as God, Jesus is immortal (see 1 Timothy 6:16), but as the son of Mary "according to the flesh" He was mortal (Hebrews 2:14,15).
Hebrews 2:16
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?
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Amen Andy; There are a lot of so called Christians who believe they have no sin. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is working on Sunday a sin?
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Colossians 2:14-16 Christ died for our freedom, not to put us back in bondage to the law. If you are still under the law you are under a curse. Galatians...
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Billy P Eldred
Is it wrong for a husband and wife to have separate bank accounts?
The importance here is not the "One checking/savings account or two" (or even more) but the "Why?" The Bible teaches us that when we get married we are to...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is caffeine addiction a sin?
Colossians 3:16 Let no man, therefore judge you in food or in DRINK, or in respect of a feast day, or of the new moon, or of a Sabbath day. We are not to...
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Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
Romans 3:28 is stating that our works cannot justify us before God - even what God's Spirit does in us. You see we either are perfect "in Christ" or we are...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations of the Bible? I am not sure how important it is to find the “true” answer to this question. The...
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by Penny G. Vera
, PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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Thank You for your answer here, I hope you don't mind I printed it out so if i get prideful, I can refer back and remember it's not about me, It's all about...
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Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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Louis Cooper
, Engineering Supt. Retired
What does the earthquake in Mathew 28:2 mean?
My opinion is: 'Rom 8:22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now'. The Earth, He created, responded to His...
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by Ian Fraser
What is a 'vessel of honor'?
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This is an interesting question. Could someone please share some light on how I can cleanse myself so I can be useful?
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What is the curse of the law?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How did Jesus feel in the Garden of Gethsemane?
I believe Jesus' suffering occurred at 2 levels. 1. Jesus suffered mental, emotional and physical agony as the Son of Man - a human being. This suffering had...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Robert, while reconciling Romans 3:28 with James 2:24, let’s be mindful of context. Paul and James were writing about same thing but to two different...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
It seems to me your question is really asking, "Is it wrong for me to tell other people that I know the will of God - that my family member will be healed?"...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Are there prophets in the church today?
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The people who discuss whether there are prophets today are clearly those not used to a word coming in this way. There is no question: There is not a...
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What does it mean to delight yourself in the Lord in Psalm 37:4?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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The presumption and expectation of a miracle by God is not rooted in Scripture. Where does it say that God performs miracles for the asking? It doesn't. We...
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by JD Abshire
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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It has been overwhelmingly established that Gentiles were made fellow heirs, members of the same body and partakers of the promise in Christ through the...
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Curtis Elliott
, I am a husband, father, happily married 40 years.
How did Jesus feel in the Garden of Gethsemane?
I believe the level of distress felt by Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane was so great that it led to agony and blood. Someone can be under such distress...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
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Ara I'm on your side. Please read both my responses. I'm no prude. Christianty isn't based on what anyone wears. My last response was a weak attempt at...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Robert, I’m not sure Jesus told only in jest to the RYR to keep the Commandments if he wanted assurance of eternal life. This is not only one-off statement...
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by frances Keene
How did Jesus feel in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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In short, I think he felt that the weight of the entire world was on His shoulders.
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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Charis, this is an absolutely "Bible-Strong answer with your excellent analysis type response. People need to simply realize that GOD IS!!! --Andy--
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by Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Aurel, you stated the following: "I fail to understand how I'm confused about works of the law and works of faith." Actually I deleted that part of my reply....
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by Ara Nelson
Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
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I disagree. Women are not responsible for men's thoughts or actions, they can wear whatever they want, afterall it's called freedom, something many people...
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by Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Aurel, You stated that, "People who have faith keep the Commandments (Rev 14:12)." What does it mean to "keep the commandments" within the context of 1 John...
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by Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Aurel, The Rich Young Ruler (RYR) was definitely trying to gain heaven by his law performance. This is apparent by his question: "Good Teacher, what good...