Is limited atonement biblical?
Please note - since this article is in our "What is Calvinism?" series, it presents a full or 5-point view of Calvinism. We believe 5-point or 4-point...
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Mark Galinsky
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Is "Whoever calls on the name of Lord will be saved" contradictory to the Calvinist/Reformed theory of 'limited atonement?'
Those that are called to believe, 16 "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should...
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Kees Bos
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Is "Whoever calls on the name of Lord will be saved" contradictory to the Calvinist/Reformed theory of 'limited atonement?'
God created man in his own image and we have to show in our life how God is. Moses said (Dt 30,12-14): you have no excuse , because Gods Word is very near to...
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James Christian
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Does "God hate shrimp"?
I would say that the answer to this question is definitively no, but that requires some clarification. The basis of this question is found in Leviticus...
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Evgenia Polozova
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Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
If Job 38:4 refers to the time before the earth was created, isn't the same time being referred to in 38:7?
Job 38:7
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Does "God hate shrimp"?
Ofcourse not! God doesn't hate shrimp - He created them.
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Anonymous
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
We know that the parable of the sower in Matt 13 tells us that out of the four groups Jesus spoke about only the group of true believers (the good soil) will...
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Jim New
, Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
The Bible is very clear that you can lose your salvation. There are many passages that show you can fall away forever. Why do you think Jesus said to "put on...
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Adrienna Turner
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Does "God hate shrimp"?
I wrote on this in "The Day Begins with Christ" by Adrienna D. Turner; but he doesn't HATE us to eat shrimp, these were unclean foods. If you think about...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
Hebrews 12:1 says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so...
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D W
Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
Rather than the perception that there are quite a number of entities gazing down upon us, change cloud of "witnesses" to "testimonies" of the saints as...
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Ajibola olufemi Alofe
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
The statement in the bible refers to "willfully sinning" - which translates to mean that, such fellow has become addicted to sin and has no regard again for...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the Bible teaches on the subject at hand. In the...
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D W
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Baptism. Why all the confusion? One thing we Christians need to understand is that repentance and water baptism were requirements for Jews, not Christians....
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Berdie Hope
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Why was the food handled in certain matters during the Passover?
For instance, why was the meat roasted, not boiled? Why was the bread unleavened? What was the significance of the bitter herbs?
Exodus 12:1 - 51
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I evangelize my friends and family without pushing them away?
At some point, every Christian has had a family member, a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who is not a Christian. Sharing the gospel with others can be...
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Larry Hall
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How can I know God's will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God's will?
Once the Holy Spirit leads us to Christ and we receive Him as Savior and Lord; we become hungry for His fellowship and the Holy Spirit provides this as He...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I become a Christian?
The first step to become a Christian is to understand what the term "Christian" means. The origin of the term "Christian" was in the city of Antioch in the...
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Anonymous
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
I would be hesitant to fully take on what Joel Osteen claims as he teaches the Prosperity Gospel, which is not the gospel inherent in scripture. Osteen's...
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Eduardo Santos
, System Analyst, Church School Teacher (Brazil)
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
It depends on "why" I will do what the Bible says I can do. "So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
unless you are born of water and of the Spirit , he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Water is metaphor of the Word of God and in this scripture unless you...
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Dr. Hachimenum Amadi
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
I don't see anything wrong with that statement by Joel Osteen. The Bible says we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Again, the Bible says...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
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What is the Word of God?
john 1:1 in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. God is the Word.
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
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Should a Christian marry for love?
yes because of love and sex has a part to play in that too. because it makes the bond stronger as the bible says Adam knew Eve so there is a different type...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?
In John 14:12, Jesus makes an amazing claim: "I tell you the truth, anyone, who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater works...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How does psychology work with Christian counseling?
Psychology and Christianity often find themselves at odds. Some have promoted psychology as a complete answer to the human condition and the key to living a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian work as a bartender?
As Christians, we are called to "go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation" (Mark 16:15). Clearly, bars are usually filled with people...
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Anonymous
Should a Christian work as a bartender?
Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages is not forbidden of the Bible, therefore serving alcoholic drinks is not an ungodly way to earn a living....
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Obedience Rocca
, O. J. R.
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Should a Christian marry for love?
Yes, but it should be real love as described in 1 Corinthians 13, not just sexual love.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the Bible teaches on the subject at hand. In the...
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Tim Beeker
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
One does not need to be dunked in water, in order to be saved. One must be overwhelmed by the washing of the water of the Word. That is the true baptism.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does John 3:13 mean that no one went to Heaven before Jesus?
In John 3:13 Jesus says to Nicodemus, "No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven-the Son of Man." This verse is somewhat difficult...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to holy ground?
The phrase "holy ground" is found only twice in the Bible, once in the Old Testament and once in the New. God Himself first identified the area in which He...
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Tim Beeker
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to holy ground?
"Holy ground" is a metaphor. When a person comes to the intellectual perception of Who and what the Creator is, then that moment is time is referred to "holy...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to a remnant?
A remnant is a left-over amount from a larger portion or piece, whether it is food, material from which a garment is fashioned, or even a group of people....
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Tim Beeker
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to a remnant?
It refers to those people who are obedient. 99.999999% of people think they know what obedience is, but fail, when quizzed about it. A "remnant" is a very...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does John 3:16 mean?
We often see signs and banners at sporting events that say 'John 3:16.' Wrongly so, John 3:16 is often written as graffiti on highway overpasses. Some...
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Tim Beeker
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What does "unstable" mean in 2 Peter 3:16?
What he speaks of can be seen in both Is. 4:1 and 8:20 and many associated passages. Is. 4:1 speaks to those who do things their own way, with having an...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5?
The term living stones in 1 Peter 2:5 is used as a metaphor to illustrate the secure and intimate relationship believers have with Jesus, who is described in...
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Tim Beeker
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What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5?
Do a study on the words "son" and "stone." Look at them from the Hebrew perspective. You will see what they are. "ben" and "ibn" are clues. Take those...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?
The phrase peculiar people in 1 Peter 2:9 comes from the King James Version and is not seen in the more modern English translations. This is because at the...
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Tim Beeker
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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?
"Peculiar" people are those who follow both Torah and Messiah, since they are one and the same. Look at Is. 8:20, and you will have a seed to begin to stand...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What do John 1:1-14 mean when they declare that Jesus is the Word of God?
The answer to this question is found by first understanding the reason why John wrote his gospel. We find his purpose clearly stated in John 20:30-31. "Many...
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Tim Beeker
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What do John 1:1-14 mean when they declare that Jesus is the Word of God?
If you look at Is. 8:20, then you will be able to get a good foundation on what is meant. Study those two things and you will have your answer. :-)
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Colin Wong
, Founder, eBible.com
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What is the Word of God?
The Word of God is what you're reading - the Bible.
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Tim Beeker
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What is the Word of God?
The "word" of YHWH is the "meaning" of YHWH. Do a study on the words "Memra" and "Logos" and you will come to better understand of what "The Word" truly is....
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Tim Beeker
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What does it mean that the Word was God and the Word was with God?
Memra, as it is represented in Torah is what this speaks of. Bereshith can be translated as "in the firstborn" rather than "in the beginning." This is how...