What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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It is the object of our faith that saves us. Faith is believing the evidence. That we are all sinners and only Jesus finished work on the cross can save us....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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If God only chose certain people to be able to be saved, then John 3:16 would not be true. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it...
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Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Does Exodus 20:7 indicate that misuse of God's name is in an unforgiveable sin?
The Hebrew word used in Ex 20:7 for ‘take’, as in ‘You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain’ does not mean to utter a phrase. The word is...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?
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Ainsley, This passage is not a universal condemnation against oaths. God Himself swore oaths Heb 6:13-18. What Jesus is talking about here is making flippant...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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When we trust Jesus as our savior we are given eternal life. We know that He has imputed His righteousness to us, and He will not longer impute sin to our...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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James, I agree faith is not a reason for boasting and is merely trusting in Christ and His work on our behalf to save us. Likewise, ongoing faith is merely...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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No one has ever earned salvation by what they do, works. No one can be saved by what they do. Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude a man is justified by faith,...
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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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In Col 3:3 Paul is not referring to your earthly life, i.e., the one that you received from Adam. "Your life with Christ" is the one Christ took to heaven...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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James, believing is how we enter the covenant contract. It isn't a 'work,' and it isn't even faith itself that saves. Rather, faith is the condition which...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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First of all, we do not make a contract with God. He made promise to us. If we believe He paid for all our sins, then He seals us with the Holy Spirit and...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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The pharisees did not believe Jesus because they did not belong to His sheep. Who was Jesus sent to? "He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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A covenant is a type of contract: https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/covenant/...
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by JD Abshire
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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That IS NOT how the verse reads, try again. It states: ".... But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep,....". There's a big difference. These Jews...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who was Moses' wife? Did Moses have more than one wife?
Let us study wife of Moses in detail: Wife of Moses was Zipporah and she was the one and only wife of Moses. (Ex. 2:21) Moses loved his family and was...
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What was Paul's relationship with the churches of Galatia?
Galatians 1:1 - 24
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by Kenneth Heck
What does the Bible say about dragons?
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It isn't necessarily clear from Job 41 what is literal and what is poetic. For example,no animal has a garment (v. 13) or laughs at the shaking of a spear...
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by ● Arqeph
What does the Bible say about dragons?
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Why would fire breathing be "mythical"? Job 41:18-21
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Does an unsaved sinner burn in hell forever?
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Patricia, Romans 10:9-13 tells us that "if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, YOU...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does Exodus 20:7 indicate that misuse of God's name is in an unforgiveable sin?
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Everyone is guilty before God for a myriad of reasons and hence deserving of death. Fortunately, Jesus was sinless and acts as the believer's High Priest,...
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Dennis Patterson
, Just a believer in the power and grace of God
Does Exodus 20:7 indicate that misuse of God's name is in an unforgiveable sin?
'A person who misuses God's name will not be held guiltless by the Lord' (Exodus 20:7). Does this verse indicate that those who take Gods name in vain have...
Exodus 20:7
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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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As Apostle Peter stated, Paul's writings are difficult to understand. It may helpful to compare his letters with what Jesus said.
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Why didn’t God predestine everybody to follow him?
I will try to answer this question with another question. Why did God give Lucifer the choice to rebel against Him, and why did God allow Adam and Eve the...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
Paul tells us that "One died for all, therefore all died." How did we die "in Christ" almost 2,000 year ago?
The simple answer is that this is St Saul’s “I die daily”. We were once sold into slavery by Eve and Adam. The sacrificial gift of our Redeemer the Lamb was...
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by Gregory Jones
What did Jesus mean when he was talking to Nicodemus and said "But he that practices truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest,that they are wrought in God?"
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Thank you great answer very clear and understandable
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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In John 10:26-30 Jesus is speaking to the Jews of how they are corporately not Jesus' sheep, but His sheep are only those who believe. (Which as revealed...
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by JD Abshire
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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Jennifer, how can eternal life exist either in the present or future if at some point can terminate? This is an oxymoron. "My sheep hear my voice, and I know...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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In 1 Jn 2:19 John is speaking of false teachers (not every proclaimed Christian in general) who proved they weren't Christians by leaving and denying Jesus...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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Going deeper into Heb 13:5 in context: "Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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In Eph 1:13 Paul transitions from speaking of the Jewish believers (who were the first to hope in Christ) to the Gentile believers, building upon what he has...
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Is Mary the mother of God?
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AMOS Ismail
Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?
My opinion is that... In as much we continue to expect the earth to be like heaven where God lives, we will continue to question Him (God) in many cases and...
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by David Yamamoto
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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What about 1 Corinthians 1:30? Paul says, "And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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I agree with Michael Hill's comments on Roman Catholicism. Please note his statement that Catholics are "almost never Christian". There may be exceptions but...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?
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Profound and insightful.
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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Jesus Himself is eternal life therefore when we have been born again we have Him now and forevermore because He will never leave nor forsake us. Since we...
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Billy P Eldred
Paul tells us that "One died for all, therefore all died." How did we die "in Christ" almost 2,000 year ago?
My understanding of this verse is that it is replying to the assumption that because "all have sinned" and "the wages of sin is death" that everyone is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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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Amen brother. Colossians 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. We Just have not experienced it yet.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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What about Ephesians 1:13, 4:30 or Hebrews 13:5?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?
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All of the references to God's hate are Old Testament. The New Testament teaches us that God (Jesus) is love and not hate. Never is it mentioned that Jesus...
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by Matthew Treviño
Are the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit different from one another (trinity)?
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When speaking of the Trinity, Trinitarians do not use the word, "separate"; we use the word "distinct."
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by Andrew Hayman
I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?
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Thanks for your kind responses. Almost five years later I’m very happy to say God has blessed us with seven precious children. “The blessing of the Lord, it...
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by Pam Wiebe
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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Great insight! People get confused who the “elect/chosen/remnant are. I believe it was the Jews who would accept Christ during his ministry. Paul was part of...
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by Flame Lighter
Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?
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This is something where I once kept it in the original way, poorly at that, until I was given revelation-years after asking, for He answers in His own time....
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What does neighbor mean in the Bible?
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But Jesus is clear, not everyone is your neighbor...
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by Bob Griffith
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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Amen Nancy !! I agree with everything you say. If God simply chose people some to eternal life some to damnation - then scriptures saying "God is not willing...