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Even if Jesus commanded Baptism and said to make disiples by baptizing people? Even if Baptism is not a work of myself but a gift and grace of the Holy...
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Jennifer...this is a superb comment/ary on the subject that goes beyond the usual doctrinal sparring by getting behind the translation. Outstanding - well...
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I agree about the dangers of eisegesis, but doesn't your example actually disprove 'the main things are the plain things' - not support it? A non-believer...
We often hear the phrase “the main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things”. The Bible is God’s Word and there are many Cults...
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What is Irreducible Complexity?
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The reason that there are different doctrines is that some doctrines are false and need correction. I refer you to my answer (given above in response to Tom...
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What is spiritual blindness?
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Recently revealed to have been a major cover up in the Jehovah Witness camp in this same area. The Australian Royal Commission has uncovered thousands of...
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To believe baptism must be added to Jesus’ sacrifice is to say His sacrifice was insufficient to save us. To add anything to faith in Jesus Christ for...
When I was a child and wanted to know what my chores were for a Saturday before I was allowed to go outside, if my parents were slow telling me, I stepped up...
The short answer to your question is no, predestined in the context of Eph 1:5 CAN'T mean predestined but not unto salvation. The scripture says we were...
If the type of struggle described in the question is indicated by apparent doubt or uncertainty that causes a person to ask for or to be given a sign from...
I find no indication in the passage cited in the question (or elsewhere in Genesis) that Eve herself had children with spirit beings (either angels, or...
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James, excellent answer and good commentary that reemphasized your points well stated! Kudos and a vote up! --Andy--
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I would say that salvation is by God's choice - but that the 'choice' is not picking who will be drawn to faith or given faith or not. Rather, His 'choice'...
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What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
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What does it mean to glorify God?
Leviticus 14:1-32 specified the offerings that were to be made by people who had been cleansed of leprosy. Depending on what they were able to afford, they...
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I would go even further that Tom's excellent comment to state that, during the Roman Catholic Mass, the "body" of our Saviour (in the form of the bread and...
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I personally do not believe in aliens. I believe the bible paints a picture of an earth very different to that which is presented to us. Being completely...
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Nice answer, thank you!
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i just don't understand why so many are quick to dismiss verses that mention baptism. It's as if those verses trump the ones that do mention it. It seems odd...
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It is also full of verses that say "He who believes and is baptised will be saved". "He who endures to the end will be saved" "You must work out your...
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Honoring our parents should be a daily lifestyle not a once a year thing. Father’s Day, yes, is pagan; it goes back to what was called, "great sky father...
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Yes but God does. Read the last third of Deuteronomy chapter 12.
Once we become a child of God by faith in Christ alone, all of our sins have been paid for, because we all sin because we are not perfect. Only God is Holy....
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I agree Duane! I pray [talk] with Jesus without His will in mind because I’m not always asking for something just working through an issue. I feel the...
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
In regards to this topic I always like to look at whether the belief or discussion brings people closer to, or to a stronger or lesser belief/relationship...
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That was a great response, Michael, I always was taught that 1 John 1:9 was for both believers and non believers until I learned John was only referring to...
Judas Iscariot as already stated was one of the twelve inner circle disciples of Jesus, not an Apostle for he did not see the risen Christ, he hung himself...
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I found Scripture that gives added meaning to keeping our eyes on the Lord: Psalm 123:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the...
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Ken, God cannot be any more clear about how He feels about idols and statutes. See Deut 4:15-19. All the instances you cite are specific instructions given...
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If our salvation depended on our performance, then it would be by works instead of grace. Romans 11:6 says it is all grace, not works, if it was by works,...
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If salvation were purely by Gods choice, then Ephesians 2:8-9 grace through faith would not be true. Romans 4:5 would not be true, nor would most of the...
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The entire NT is full of salvation by believing that Jesus is the Son of God and that through Him we have eternal life. John 5:24 Romans 5:21 Heb 9:12 1 John...
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What is a true Christian?
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There is a topic dealing specifically with predestination in Eph 1. https://ebible.com/questions/3697-are-we-predestined-to-know-christ Eph 1 is not saying...
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The Roman Catholics accepted this spring festival to convert pagans and modified it to honor the resurrection of Jesus who raised from the dead on the feast...
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Easter is the English pronunciation of 'ishtar' who is the pagan goddess of fertility. She is also known as Diana in Ephesus, ashtoreth in other Bible...
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WARPED- vent or twisted; DEBAUCHED-indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasure to a degree perceived to be morally harmful, dissolute. ABERRANT-...
If baptism would save us, then Jesus died in vain. It is Jesus work on the cross that saves us, not baptism. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the...
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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. We all sin. That is why Christ had to die for us. It was the only...
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Grace and predetermination as man often defines it are not compatible. Salvation is to every one the believeth. John 3:18 Those that believe are not...
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Do parents of raped daughters have the right to abort the fetus?
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So every one that believes the gospel is chosen. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, (everybody) and WHOSOEVER, believeth. Second Peter 3:9, God is not...
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It is right to warn people against the sin of idolatry when they are committing it. But calling Catholics idolaters because they have images of Christ and...
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