Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?
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Your last line rather sums up much of my point: No one has righteousness of his own, but believers have the imputed righteousness of Christ. If a person...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
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by JD Abshire
Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?
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Based on your understanding of Greek and the various different tenses, how would you render Romans 8:28-30 considering all the verbs are PAST TENSE? V. 29...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
How can a person observe passover by oneself?
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Passover was part of the mosaic law of ordinances (Ex 12; Ex 23), which ended at the cross, and Christians are under no obligation to offer lambs in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
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?
I would like to explain this verse by showing the contrasts between "What God does to bring us his salvation" and "What we do to receive that salvation". I...
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How will you know if a prophet or prophetess is telling the truth?
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What occurred at the Council of Nicea?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Paul's handkerchief heal sick people (Acts 19:11-12)?
The Bible records that not only did an object such as Paul's handkerchief have healing power, but that even Peter's shadow could heal people upon whom it...
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What is the Melchizedek priesthood?
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How was the woman who wiped Jesus' feet with her hair and tears forgiven without asking for it?
In my opinion, the woman's actions toward Jesus (specifically, the contrition that she expressed by the tears with which she moistened His feet) were her...
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What does it mean to be a slave to sin?
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How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?
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Oh Andy, I am a sinner just like everybody else. First John 1:8 But thank God He took all of my sins and nailed them to the cross and washed them away with...
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by Angel karing
What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?
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Well said James, bless you
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How can we prevent our young people from losing faith?
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Andy not sure that you will get this message. I have written a book entitled "The Physical Body, The Spiritual Body". The 2nd edition is better than the...
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EMILY DAVIS
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Tina Pratt
Does the Bible teach us to combine our goods and means as did the early Christians in the Book of Acts did? How do we rightly apply such occurrences with modern day practices by Christians?
My son is a new Christian that is very interested in becoming a teacher of the gospel. However, he believes that the church should come together in all thin...
Acts 2:1 - 47
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is marital infidelity so destructive?
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Unbelievers can and will be condemned by all those sins, but believers are given Christ's righteousness so can not be condemned. But we do reap what we sow...
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Rollie de leon
Did Paul's handkerchief heal sick people (Acts 19:11-12)?
Acts 19:11 - 12
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can I know myself?
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A really well thought and...well written answer! --a vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can I know myself?
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JD, a long overdue --I just stumbled upon this question-- compliment for your really wise and bible strong answer! Yep, spending time reading, hearing,...
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by Angel karing
What does science know that the Bible spoke of first?
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Great answers emo!
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Who can be saved?
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Kudos, my Brother! This is one of your better answers that I have happened to have read! A vote up and a hearty Kudos! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?
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Good answer, James! So, a vote up and a Kudos! Truly, living this life as a child of God; a Christian!...is for real and "It s the joy of our salvation to...
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by Susan Jeavons
What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?
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You are quite welcome Kelli. Blessings!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why should I not commit suicide?
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Committing suicide is sin. But for the believer all sin has been paid for. So even one who commits the sin can not be condemned because Jesus paid for all...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why can't I stop sinning?
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Great answer Michael Houdmann! And, a really good comment Daniel. You are correct: "All things are possible to the one who believes." --Andy--
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?
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We do receive salvation the moment we first believe. However, salvation is an 'already and not yet' reality. This is why some verses say we 'have been' saved...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?
When Christ died, we died with Him. Yet we still live by faith in the Son of God Who gives us new life in Him. So we are already dead but our life is hidden...
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Tom Smith
When Jesus spoke about the conditions for divorce in Matthew 5:31-32, did this apply to just men, or to women, as well?
Divorce: You are going against God's Will if you (man or woman) divorce your wife or husband! Please read 1 Corinthians 7:10-11. Separation for the sake of...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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The reason the Jews did not ‘gather under’ Him is because they did not believe He was their mother hen (Shepherd) but rather they saw Him as an imposter....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
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It is God through His holy spirit that works in us to work out what He has given us to do. We learn through the reading of His word and the spirit that lives...
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J Steele
Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
Heaven isn't built on buildings, and people sitting in the pew. Salvation doesn't depend on singing hymns on Sunday morning. None of the disciples were saved...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Vineyard?
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How can I experience true intimacy with God?
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What will we look like in heaven?
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What should we learn from the account of Samson and Delilah?
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What is the meaning of those who were raised to life at Jesus death?
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What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
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jack Campbell
When Jesus spoke about the conditions for divorce in Matthew 5:31-32, did this apply to just men, or to women, as well?
Jesus said, “You have heard the law that says, ‘A man can divorce his wife by merely giving her a written notice of divorce.’ But I say that a man who divorc...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
What does it mean, "In those days people will live in the houses they build and eat from the fruit of their own vineyards"?
Isaiah the prophet was writing during a certain era and to a specific audience. His objective was to give a message of hope that even though things appeared...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?
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When do we get the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 Repent is the word metanoia which means to change you mind and believe the gospel. Then we get the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?
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It is not our faith that saves us, but the object of our faith. Jesus is our righteousness. It is the good news of the gospel of free grace. There is no...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?
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Susan, I appreciate your heart to forgive so quickly, and also your boldness to point out what you found offensive. I decided to revise my original answer....
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?
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Jn 6:40: "Moreover, this is the will of my Father [some manuscripts 'the one who sent me'], in order that everyone beholding (present active participle) the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?
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Greek tenses do not always perfectly align with English, but they contain a lot of information. For the basics, the present tense in Greek represents...