Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?
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Jennifer, well explained and supported with contextual Scripture (as usual). These types of questions are what I call "bait", i.e., Religious/ denominational...
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Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?
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GREAT clarification Jennifer.... much needed
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Is there a heavenly mother?
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Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, (everybody) that He gave His only begotten Son, (Jesus) that WOSOEVER believeth on Him, will not peristh, but have...
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Carolyn Armstrong
What exactly does the phrase mean, "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper."?
My opinion is that, "No weapon form against thee shall prosper" means nothing of evil shall defeat me. Even if I lose my life here on earth, I will regain it...
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What happens to unborn babies?
I had two miscarriages some 29 years ago. I have tried to put it all behind as the thought is painful to bear..until few nights ago, my daughter dreamt of th...
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How can I know what God's plan is?
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What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"
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What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
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Should a Christian practice yoga?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken with other believers?
I would say that it is the Holy Spirit and the words of Christ (Matthew 26:26-29) -- both of whom are omnipresent -- that consecrate the elements used in the...
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, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?
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James, you simply "nailed it to the cross" with a most excellent answer! As the 'ole Gospel Hymn states: "...Jesus paid it all..all to Him I owe..all to...
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by Sammy Allen
Does the Holy Spirit talk in an audible voice?
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People who it's never happened to may not believe it. I don't think I did and then it happened to me! I had been praying all morning. Only a short time after...
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What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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Should a Christian practice yoga?
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Tim Maas
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Why did David pour out the water to the Lord in II Samuel 23:15-17?
The Israelite army that David commanded as king was attempting to capture the city of Bethlehem, where David had been born and raised, but which had been...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
2 Thessalonians 2:3, is talking about a great Apostasy or Falling Away that will come as the Antichrist and the False Prophet infused by Satan and...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?
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Good catch, I forgot the midwives were Hebrew. As for the parable - I would agree in not using it as a proof-text, but along with other examples, it can be a...
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Kenneth Heck
What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
My opinion (it is only my opinion) is that their is no universal rapture of believers or of the church. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians at a time when they...
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venkatesan Iyer
Why did David pour out the water to the Lord in II Samuel 23:15-17?
I was teaching about the properties of drinking water to a kid ( 8 Yrs). His teacher had given the answer "Drinking water is colourless, odourless and tastel...
2 Samuel 23:15 - 17
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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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It is when you believe the gospel that you are saved. It is when you know you are a sinner and believe that Jesus paid for all you sins. We are saved and...
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What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
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What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?
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by James Kraft
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What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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Apostates were never believers in the first place. They are false teachers from the beginning. They never knew the way of truth. If they had been believers...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Where does faith come from?
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Faith is not a work. All men are given a measure of faith. We all believe something, whether it is true or not. I believe my car will start I the morning. In...
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Henry Klassen
What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
What does the "falling away" mean in 2 Thessalonians 2:3? In my opinion, I can't fall away from someplace I have never been. For example, I can not fall off...
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by Tyrone Helm
Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?
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The thief on the cross got saved simply by having faith, with nothing else attached. (Luke 23:42,43) I don't believe God grades on the curve. And of course,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?
By grace ye are saved, (what Jesus did for us) through faith,(believe He did it just for us) and that not of yourselves, (we did nothing for it) it is the...
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by JD Abshire
What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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You are very welcome! They have a lot of audio media also. Look in the left hand column and find David Hocking. He has a series there, "Christology". Your...
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Is it biblically permitted to take birth control?
Is it permitted to engage in birth control methods? Are all methods allowed, or only some?
1 Corinthians 7:5
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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James, Romans 10:10 is crystal clear: "It is with your heart that you believe and are justified and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." In...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does scripture teach about prosperity?
First, I would say that the Bible makes clear that God is the ultimate source of all good things (both material and immaterial) that humans receive or...
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What is the meaning of the parables of fasting at the wedding feast, the old cloth, and the wineskins?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Growing Seed?
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What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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Thanks for sharing the link for the Blue Letter Bible! I am so excited to start using it!
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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Where does faith come from?
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James, Romans 10:17 says “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” – faith comes from the word of Christ and not from us. Romans 12:3...
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by Pradeep Ivon
, Industrial sales engineer by occupation
Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
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But this approach will have element of spiritual pride in it. Who are we to judge how righteous we are? We must keep preaching and mind you, preaching is...
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is the relevance of the genealogies in the Bible?
Hallelujah for Genealogies, "toldot" in Hebrew. Toldot form the backbone to Genesis and the Holy Bible As Casper reminds us, the Gospel message is contained...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the gift of righteousness in Rom 5:17?
Paul mentions grace and righteousness together in the verse cited in the question. Humans are universally sinful, having (as Paul says) all inherited a sin...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian discipleship?
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The important thing is to never change the message. There is only one gospel that saves sinners. Galatians 1:8-9 Though we or and angel from heaven preach...
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Anonymous
What does scripture teach about prosperity?
What does the Bible say about prosperity, such as wealth, health, and general blessings?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
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Steven, you bring up a good point. It very well could have been that Lucifer was still in God's favor at the point Eve was tempted. It seems logical that...
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by Robert Woods
Are our past, present, and future sins forgiven in Christ?
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If, as you say, there are unforgiven sins, that train of thought cannot be reconciled with other, very significant verses. If you believe that every word of...
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by Kenneth Heck
Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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Mormonism has a rich tradition of prophetic writings and mysticism from the beginning, especially concerning the future of America. The books by Duane S....