Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?
When I made the decision to repent of my sins and make Christ Lord of my life, there were quite a few sins that I immediately put away - they were easy....
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What does it mean to honor my father and mother?
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Is there a biblical list of sins?
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How do I approach talking about God to an atheist?
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Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?
We all have to deal with the sin man for the rest of our lives. The problem with most people who think they are Christians...aren't. So they said a prayer...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
What is your personal testimony of salvation?
2009…the year I was saved. The year I was brought to my knees in humbled brokenness. The year God looked down on this pathetic worm and delivered me from His...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How can I keep the faith?
First Timothy 4:16 exhorts us to keep the faith: "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them." When Paul visited the recently established...
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What is your personal testimony of salvation?
How did you, personally, come to know and serve Christ?
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Arlie Hogan
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
After hearing the word I think many people realize that following Christ will require them to make changes in their lifestyle that they are unwilling to...
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What is God saying in this verse that, "I have given you cleanliness of teeth"?
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How can I know what God's plan is?
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Is there a limit to God's forgiveness?
God is always faithful and always forgives when presented with true repentance. In the scenario you provided above, you ask if a person who turned from God...
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Anonymous
Should we sometimes tithe for the feeding of the poor as the Jews did?
Deuteronomy 14:28 - 29
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Should a Christian speak up against or correct biblical untruths/heresy promoted by others on social media?
YES! An absolute, 'without-a-doubt'//'no-questions asked' YES! The Bible tells us that "we as His children are to 'teach, preach and share the Word unto all...
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Should a Christian speak up against or correct biblical untruths/heresy promoted by others on social media?
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Where is Mary, the mother of Jesus, now?
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What if I don't feel saved?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does Rom 9 mean God predestined some to heaven while created others with no chance of escaping hell?
No. The passage is not about God creating specific individuals for glory in heaven while creating others for wrath. Rather, it is about God's just mercy in...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
How did God help you when you faced a tragedy?
Through a medical misdiagnosis, our children were taken away from us in 2007. We fought for four years to prove our innocence. In the beginning we did...
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Marko SImurina
Does Rom 9 mean God predestined some to heaven while created others with no chance of escaping hell?
Predestination is obvious, but then comes a question are we able to interpret predestination? No one can understand predestination and why some people are...
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Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?
Can a struggle with a lifelong sin keep you from heaven, if you continually confess that sin to Jesus, recognize it as sin, and seek to turn from it? That is...
Galatians 5:16
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Austin Noble
, My full names are Austin Noble, born into a christian home,
What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
One is eternal life to be in God's presence, living a stress free life without the influences of sin.
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Marko SImurina
How can I develop genuine love for everyone without any hypocrisy whatsoever?
Love willingly as you can, and ask God to do the rest, what do you think he will do? Also, I don't view Gods love as something that depends on emotions. It,s...
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Joel Amos
How did Christ fulfill the prophecies of Isaiah 49:5-6 that Israel would be gathered to Him, and that He would be a light to the gentiles?
Have these prophecies been completely fulfilled, or only partially fulfilled?
Isaiah 49:5 - 6
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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Is the Holy Spirit a male or female?
This answer should be put in the same category as "Who is God". The Holy Spirit is just as God as the Father and Jesus Christ. All three together are one...
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John McIntyre
, Maturing Servant of God
Why is Nathanael immediately convinced that Jesus is the Son of God and the King of Israel when Jesus tells him: "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you"?
Based on the preceding verses 45 and 46, Phillip had informed Nathanael he and others had. Met the Christ, Jesus. Later when Jesus recognizes Nathanael as he...
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Is there a limit to God's forgiveness?
For example, if someone was saved at a very young age but lived a life full of sins their whole adult life, yet asked for forgiveness along the way, is there...
1 John 1:5 - 10
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Austin Noble
, My full names are Austin Noble, born into a christian home,
Should all mothers be stay-at-home moms?
I think this is one of the challenges of our modern days. However, this problem need the wisdom of God in order to discern a matter of this magnitude. The...
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How can I stay optimistic and faithful to God while I'm waiting for His help in a difficult season?
Are there Bible verses that help you? Are there people in the Bible to look to for encouragement? Are there books I can read?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
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, Rescued From The Lion's Mouth
If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?
If you beleve that aliens are a threat then you must also believe that Jesus lied to you. He called God our Father. I believe Jesus. I don't believe common...
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What happened on the Mount of Olives?
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How do you truly forgive someone?
Do you have a process you use? Do you rely on scripture?
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?
First off, space travel from one galaxy to another is impossible. To travel at the speed of light for any distance takes so much power and fuel, there...
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
What is the time period described in Isaiah 35?
When you include also the book of Revelations in chapters 20-22 the natural interpretation of this is that there will be a 1,000 year reign of Christ on...
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Gary Patton
, People Development Coach to Christians
What is a 'Daniel fast'?
Following are my reflections on fasting in the context of healing and wellness. I believe that God's heart for us is not just that we be healed in Jesus...
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What should we learn from the life of Titus?
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, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Do you think it's acceptable to offer yoga in a Christian setting?
The thing about yoga is, it is a practice that is supposed to align and atune your body to the earth, which, in turn connects you more to the gods they...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?
When Jesus came the Jewish religion had degenerated into law keeping to make themselves righteous enough to go to heaven. They could not believe in Jesus...
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Steve Schneider
, Deacon in The Lord's Church
Do you think it's acceptable to offer yoga in a Christian setting?
Well it depends on when and where the Yoga classes are being held. There is no significance to the building itself. Therefore, having classes or partaking in...