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Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Tom Lackey
, Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland
Silver Teacher award!
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Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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Selva Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
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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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Judy Jentz
, Christian, Lay Person Who Studys God's Living Word
Silver Teacher award!
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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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Meluleki Maphosa
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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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Martin Van Dyk
Silver Teacher award!
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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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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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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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by Scott S. di Vincenzo
, Greetings
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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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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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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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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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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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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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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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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by June Williams
, Professional Grandma, Homemaker, Continually seeking God!
Is monergism or synergism correct?
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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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by Mike Thompson
, Saved by Grace
Is baptism necessary for salvation?
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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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by Anonymous Person
, Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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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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by RUFUS DOZIER
, LOVER OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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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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by Bartley Verner
, Elder Emeritus, Christ Presbyterian Church PCA
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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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...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?
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...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?
"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...
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Anonymous
Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?
This is a phrase I have heard used - but does it have a Biblical basis?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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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...
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by
Jose Evangelista
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
"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...
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Brad Alexander
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
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...
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Edwin Danny Reaid
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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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by ken egan
Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?
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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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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How do I know what gifts God gave me?
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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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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
How do I know what gifts God gave me?
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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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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Was Jesus sinless?
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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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Gregory Jones
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Was Jesus sinless?
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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...
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David Willbanks
, physician, church elder, former missionary to Camerooon
Is baptism necessary for salvation?
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...
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JD Abshire
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Silver Teacher award!
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How do I know what gifts God gave me?
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A vote up and a Kudos for an excellent answer! --Andy--
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Silver Teacher award!
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How do I know what gifts God gave me?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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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...
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Jay Saunders
How should the church address a couple who is living together?
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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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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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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by Philip Davies
What is Old Testament theology?
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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...
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Bonnie Agudelo
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
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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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who are the rulers and authorities mentioned in Ephesians chapter 3:10?
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Satan is not omni-potent or omni-present and he has to rely on his agents (fallen angels) to have a pseudo power on the earth. People like Paul who had the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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If salvation is a process, then it is by works and not grace. Salvation is a free gift of God without works. We can not save ourselves by what we do or do...
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by Anonymous Person
, Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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The founder of the Orthodox Church is Jesus Christ. :)
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by Claudia Waid
What does the Bible say about Christians hunting animals for sport?
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Regarding hunting animals for sport..... it is written in Proverbs 12:10 "The righteousness man regardeth the life of his beast:but the tender mercies of the...
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by Mike Thompson
, Saved by Grace
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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Rufus Dozier, That is the problem that has gotten us discussing/debating this very issue: you say "...not from the Bible, but from my own thoughts." The...
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by Mary McDonald
What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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Thank you Billy, Job is a long book! Praise God for the truth in that Scripture. I yearn for His coming... that's what Maranatha means!
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by james cho
Who are the rulers and authorities mentioned in Ephesians chapter 3:10?
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Question: If Paul is talking about Satan and followers why did he use heavenly realms (places) as the location? Did he ever used the term "epouraniois...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?
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The best way to spot a fake is to know the reality. This is how Treasury agents learn to spot counterfeit bills. They don't look at bunches of counterfeits,...
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by
Aurel Gheorghe
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
The Catholic Church believes: "When the priest pronounces the tremendous words of consecration, he reaches up into the heavens, brings Christ down from His...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
When Christ died for our sins, it was 2,000 years ago. So, in that sense all of our sins who have trusted Jesus as our savior were paid for before we were...