What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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We have discussed this before in a few places, but note that Jn 3:16 says that those who are believing (ongoing) hold salvation (ongoing.) Faith in Christ is...
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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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Romans 6:6 "our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with" Rom 7:4 "you also died to the law through the body of...
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Paul tells us that "One died for all, therefore all died." How did we die "in Christ" almost 2,000 year ago?
Other supportive passages: Rom 6:6/7:4
2 Corinthians 5:14
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Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?
The Amalekites were not Canaanites. They were descendants of Esau through his son Eliphaz and his concubine Timna (Gen 36:12) and lived to the south of the...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What is this new wine?
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Scott, I'm not an expert in intoxicating wines or the degrees of sweetness, but I'll take your word for it. My point was that in the Bible when the term "new...
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What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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by Scott Paine
What is this new wine?
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If that were true then Peter's declaration in the next verses would make no sense. No, this does not refer to grape juice. Plenty of intoxicating wines are...
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Jay Saunders
What's a Christian to do in a financial crisis?
When you have a financial crisis pray about it. God promised to supply all your needs. He answers prayers that have child-like faith. Another key to the...
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by Danny Hickman
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Will there be sex in heaven?
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Some here sound as if there is no sex in heaven the desire to be there is minimized. Is sex important enough to people to ponder whether we will still...
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Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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JD, when we read that we were created in “His own image.” I believe the Bible is saying that we were created with some physical similarities, not that we...
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Jay Saunders
Are children punished for the sins of their parents?
Each person is accountable for their own sin unless your sins are forgiven through the blood atonement paid for by Jesus Christ through receiving salvation....
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by Danny Hickman
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What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
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Actually Tony, I agree with Mr Houdmann that the crowns mentioned are to be understood figuratively instead of literal crowns. I also agree with Craig's...
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by Frank Speed
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What is the location of the Garden of Eden?
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I believe that God removed the Garden of Eden from this earth because the world became sin. I believe the garden will come back when Jesus returns with the...
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by Danny Hickman
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What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
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Why give us a crown if we give it back to Him? I think His crown is a different one than the one we are given. And why would He need a number of crowns that...
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by Danny Hickman
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What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
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You made some great points. I don't know about the ressurection and the rapture and whether they happen at the same time. I'm still waiting for discernment...
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by Danny Hickman
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If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?
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Very well stated Mr Houdmann. I believe this whole reincarnation thing has its roots in man wanting to come up with something to relieve him of his fear of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the Holy Spirit become a sinner by indwelling us while we still have our fallen flesh?
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I agree Tim. First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin, for His seed (the Holy Spirit) remaineth in Him, and he cannot sin because He is...
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by Robert Broyles
Does the Holy Spirit become a sinner by indwelling us while we still have our fallen flesh?
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In other words the Holy Spirit remains Himself while residing in the believer's spirit within his/her mind (see Eph 4:23). The point is that the Holy Spirit,...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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I've attended some churches, hungry for the fruit of the word, that from afar, appeared to have fruit to offer, only to get there and find only leaves....A...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why do some people support homosexuality?
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The people who have malice and anger for people who are struggling with demonic oppression, whether through same sex attraction or any other sinful behavior,...
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Bill Frederick
How was the Bible itself put together and by whom?
The Catholic Church at the “Council of Rome” in 382 A.D. finalized which books would be included in the Holy Bible. This is known as "The Decree of Pope St....
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Gary, as our conversation is coming to an end, I have a few final thoughts. As I search the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, I cannot find one single text...
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Tim Maas
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How do we know Moses wrote the first 5 books of the Bible?
My understanding is that authorship of the Torah (the first five books of the Bible, also referred to as the Pentateuch) has been ascribed from a scholarly...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Which month corresponds to the month of Nisan mentioned in Nehemiah 2:1?
The month of Nisan in the Hebrew lunar calendar roughly corresponds to the period from mid-March through mid-April in the Gregorian solar calendar, although...
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Does God's promise to Joshua and Israel in Joshua 1:9 apply to us?
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How do we know Moses wrote the first 5 books of the Bible?
I prefer to get my answers on here rather than Google who won't even acknowledge Jesus Christ.
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by Danny Hickman
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Why do some people support homosexuality?
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I'm a heterosexual man with 3 hetero daughters, 6 hetero grands, a great grand, and 3 hetero brothers If I have a gay relative I don't know it. It might be...
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Tim Maas
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What is the best way to sensitively handle conversations with others about a self-proclaimed atheist who just passed away?
This question brings to my mind the recent passing of Stephen Hawking, who was both a world-renowned physicist, and also a self-described atheist. I would...
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Tim Maas
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Does the Holy Spirit become a sinner by indwelling us while we still have our fallen flesh?
The Holy Spirit's character does not change when He indwells those who have placed their faith in Christ for salvation. Instead, He commences a struggle...
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by donovan fletcher
Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?
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Abram didn't feel that Sarah's years where halved as this comment suggest. He thought it impossible for a 90 year old woman to conceive a child with a 100...
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by donovan fletcher
Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?
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In Genesis chapter 20, Abimelech is king of Gerar. He is not Pharaoh of Egypt spoken of in Gen. chapter 12. Same sin on Abram's part, in two different...
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by Danny Hickman
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What is an orderly way of speaking/interpreting tongues during a service?
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Maybe you 're misunderstanding my post. I don't subscribe to tongues. My only point is I think the language spoken by the apostles on the day of Pentecost...
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Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?
Although the scripture does not specifically say that Pharaoh consummated his union with Sarai, Abram's wife, the text strongly suggest that is the case....
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Tyrone Stacey
What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?
The best answer to this question that I have found, the scriptures and prophecy had to be fulfilled. In Is.53:12 it says that "JESUS was numbered with the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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What is the will of God? John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son, and BELIEVETH in Him, may have eternal life, and I...
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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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Yes, I agree that the invitation extends to all however, not all and actually the minority will truly believe. Why did only 8 souls believe there would be a...
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by Danny Hickman
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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Please list the scripture where the Lord says he will never command us anything beyond our limitations. The "no more than we can bear" scripture doesn't...
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by Danny Hickman
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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He was talking about ACTING a certain way toward your enemies and everybody else when He said to love. Feelings has nothing to do with treating people in a...
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by Danny Hickman
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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I agree with you that love shouldn't be linked to an emotion. I'll go a step further and say 'real love ISN'T linked to emotions.' 1 Cor 13 gives us a clear...
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by Danny Hickman
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Can I start dating (I am in the process of getting a divorce), or do I have to wait until the divorce is final?
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Terry, you might notice that Jesus made it clear that sin is committed in the heart (inwardly) instead of outwardly. Murder and adultery were both described...
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by JD Abshire
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." (Genesis 1:27) What is the image or likeness of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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John 12:32 And I if I be lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto me. First John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins, and not our only, but...
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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
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by James Kraft
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Do human beings truly have a free will?
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Salvation is only limited by us. We either believe the gospel or we don't. We either believe that Jesus died for all our sins, or we don't. If we do we are...
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by Robert Broyles
Does the Holy Spirit become a sinner by indwelling us while we still have our fallen flesh?
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When a sinner accepts Christ the Holy Spirit begins to reside in the believer's spirit, but even after conversion the believer still retains a fallen nature....