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Cindy, I totally agree. Thanks, all of you for the lively discussion. This is where I believe, I think most and better. I Pray and thanks to eBible for...
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Interesting point of view, but all the examples given are monumental in scope. I was thinking more in terms of every day guidence, and how that comes from...
I would say that what is being expressed here is that the orientation of righteous individuals, because of the love for both God and their neighbor that...
I would say that the Bible indicates that certain aspects of personality are within an individual's control, and encompass a range of possible dispositions....
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Though Christ was not born during the Old Testament, Abraham believed in God and in Genisis 15:6 he was accredited righteous because he believed by faith....
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I cannot agree based on scripture. Rom. 6: 9-10 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion...
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I originally asked the question because the NKJV and the WEB use the words “I will guide you with My eye”, and I wondered just how could He guide us with His...
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God bless your selfless spirit. The body is vanity and shall die completely when we take our last breath, only our soul goes back to the Lord. Meanwhile, we...
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The Truth is that neither communion nor baptism save you. They are ordinances that a true Christian does following salvation but the acts themselves neither...
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The Church is not a building nor is it the Orthodox Church, Baptist Church etc. because the Church is the Body of Christ (believers). This illustration can...
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Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
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Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
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If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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We are born again when we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and...
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See: Revelation 20:15. Those who reject the gospel do so freely and those who accept the Gospel have been granted the ability to do so. - fallen angels...
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I think to clear up some confusion we need to read Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of you salvation; in...
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The bible says we are not regenerated until we believe. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, when ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your...
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Just to add my own understanding, John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto me. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who...
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Jeffery Monahan says: To conclude, I suggest that we each place more importance on our relationship with Jesus than worrying about whose theology is 'more'...
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Why do we complicate it so much? It is clear throughout scripture that the examples of people coming to faith in the Lord involve water baptism. It is not...
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You're right. The Bible does not name a particular denomination because no denominations existed. Denominations only came about when people started spreading...
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I understand the thoughts that all of you are making, and Mike, what I meant was, I was not quoting scripture but was giving my opinion what the Bible...
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Good response! We should always start with God is sovereign! A good scripture to begin this topic is Ex 33:19. Along with Edwin's verses explained, we should...
In my opinion, what God (speaking through David) is saying in this verse is that, if people look to Him for guidance and direction in how they should live...
"The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" is a popular phrase that seeks to avoid the extreme of over-complicating...
This is a phrase I have heard used - but does it have a Biblical basis?
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Predestined does not mean to decide beforehand. It means to limit in advance or mark out boundaries beforehand. That certainly has elements of decision in...
"Born again Christian" is a mere gloss of what Jesus actually meant by "born again". Nobody has been "born again" -- unless you've been already "resurrected...
The light which illuminated the first three days of creation, many Hebrew scholars agree is the first revealing of Messiah, Jesus "in the natural". If we...
We can reconcile an understanding of God and salvation with predestination by first coming to an understanding of what a Sovereign God is: Of God, his...
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I agree with you. God did make the earth and the heavens in 6 days. I am not disputing that. The bible does not however say that God made the universe along...
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Terry, it certainly isn't mandatory to know your spiritual gifts, but it can be incredibly helpful in finding a place to serve in the church. "We have...
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Thanks for the very good outline. It always encourages me (and others, I'm sure) when we look at these wonderful gifts from God! There is one question that I...
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Jesus taught that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. The Pharisees who justified themselves by keeping the law, said Jesus disciples were...
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Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus said, many will come before me on that day and say, Lord, Lord, have we not cast out demons in thy name, and did many wonderful works...
Is water baptism a requirement for salvation? Before we answer that question, let’s consider the following questions: Is faith that Jesus is the Son of God...
I don't know exactly what your perception of God and salvation is but considering the term predestination, I feel it best we look up some definitions....
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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A vote up and a Kudos for an excellent answer! --Andy--
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How do I know what gifts God gave me?
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The Bible does not teach Jesus founded the “Orthodox Church”. The New Testament teaches that believers are members of His Body and we became members of His...
When I first came to Jesus with my girlfriend, we were living together out of wedlock, but as the holy spirit took charge of our lives, we decided to get...
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Hold Dah Emotions: Just the facts: Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that they apprehended an individual illegally entering the United States,...
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Dale you are correct. There is no restoration of Israel to come. That is a sad misinterpretation made by many Christians. And it is the result of not fully...
Psalm 139:12 states “Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.”
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