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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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I am not a Calvinist nor an Arminian. Those are both doctrines made up by men. I believe what the bible says. When we trust Jesus as our savior we are given...

October 26 2017

Comment by Sarah Winn , Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.

What does it mean to take every thought captive?

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I dealt with this issue when I was trying to sort out where my feelings came from. To hold a thought captive meant I had to identify where the thought came...

October 26 2017

Comment by Jose Evangelista

What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?

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"Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God" (John 3:5): "baptism in water" and receive the "gift of the Holy...

October 26 2017

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unforgiving / Unmerciful Servant?

October 26 2017

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Does the Bible prophesy a one-world government and a one-world currency in the end times?

October 25 2017

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Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

October 25 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood?

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Great answer from Michael. I agree with every bit of it.

October 25 2017

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What does the Bible say about complaining?

October 25 2017

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What does the Bible say about complaining?

October 25 2017

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What does the Bible say about a Christian's responsibility?

October 25 2017

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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If a believer is required to keep their salvation then salvation cannot be a gift as they had to do something to retain it. If this were true, then the...

October 25 2017

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

How does a Christian crucify the sinful nature with its passions and desires?

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Amen brother Billy. Thank you for the added nuance and fully agreed. I don’t want to get caught up in nuanced wording etc. As you say, I was simply...

October 25 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does a Christian crucify the sinful nature with its passions and desires?

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When we are born of God by faith in Jesus alone, we now have two natures, the old one and the new one. The new one, the Spirit of God that lives in the...

October 25 2017

Comment by Eric Rotmil

What does it mean to have the appearance of godliness but deny its power? Examples?

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Its simple, having no real fear of God. Form of Godliness means they go to church and worship religiously. But in their private life still willfully do...

October 25 2017

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does Romans 7: 8 mean when it says, "For apart from the law sin was dead"?

In my opinion, what is being said in this verse is that, if there is no standard by which right and wrong can be determined, then nothing can be declared...

October 25 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Teresa Steele

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

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I agree with you Doreen, the following scriptures may be helpful. Jesus died and was then buried before sundown on the annual Sabbath, the feast of...

October 25 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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Repent means to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission sins. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures,...

October 25 2017

Comment by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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James, I believe I have Eternal Life through Jesus and am kept of God in that position. However, I do not make the next step, "Once we accept the fact that...

October 25 2017

Comment by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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Excellent answer! Len Thies

October 25 2017

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Answer by seemon natarajan

Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken in a group?

Communion - the very word is explained in 1 Corinthians 10:16 "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread...

October 25 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Maxwell Amuzu

What role (if any) do spiritual gifts play in love relationships?

I'd love to see some discussion on this topic.

1 Corinthians 12:4

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Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Why did Jesus weep?

One word answer for the question "Why did Jesus Weep?" is his "compassion" for people. Jesus feels the sorrow of his people and feels sorry for it. Shows...

October 25 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Is joking a sin? What does the Bible say about telling jokes?

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It is an interesting topic to make our comments on jokes and it's effects. As long as our house is not on fire, we can tell all sorts of benefits of jokes...

October 25 2017

Comment by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

What is the Episcopal Church, and what do Episcopalians believe?

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S Michael has beautifully narrated the history of ECUSA which gives much information to readers like me to make our views clear. As a follower of Christ and...

October 25 2017

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How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?

October 25 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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JD, the new covenant (new testament) in Christ's blood is most certainly a contract. II Cor 2:6, Heb 12:24, Heb 8:6-13, Matt 26:28, Gal 3:15-18, Heb...

October 24 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What was Isaac's nationality?

Today, we don't really discriminate between the words nation, state, country, kingdom, etc., but in ancient times the distinctions between them were much...

October 24 2017 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does it mean that Christ is coming back for a church without a spot or wrinkle? Does that mean you miss Heaven if you have any sin in you?

The opening words ("So that He might...") in the first part of Ephesians 5:27 (as cited in the question) indicate that the verse is referring to something...

October 24 2017 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

How does a Christian crucify the sinful nature with its passions and desires?

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I may be mistaking your intent but I do not believe Jesus would ever say repent from your works. Rather, his message to us was Love you neighbor as yourself!...

October 24 2017

Comment by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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JD, I appreciate your enthusiasm in support of Calvin's unscriptural promotion of Preservation of the Saints, however, in order to maintain this position,...

October 24 2017

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Who were Jannes and Jambres?

October 24 2017

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What was Isaac's nationality?

By immediate descent, Abraham and his wife Sarah (who was Abraham's half-sister (Genesis 20:12)) were both Chaldean (Genesis 11:27-29) which was one of the...

October 24 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Will Catholics go to heaven?

October 24 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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No, I did not say faith is a work. I said we are not to trust in our works for salvation. Matthew 7:21-23 Those that trust in their works, what they do, are...

October 24 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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The prodigal son was still his fathers son. He was out of fellowship with him, but he was still his fathers son. When we are born into Gods family we are a...

October 24 2017

Question by cindy simons

What was Isaac's nationality?

Genesis 17:17

October 24 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

October 24 2017

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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

October 24 2017

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Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

October 24 2017

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What is the Christian life supposed to be like?

October 23 2017

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What is a hedge of protection?

October 23 2017

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What does the Bible say about suffering?

October 23 2017

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What is a hedge of protection?

October 23 2017

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When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?

October 23 2017