We are saved by faith, but does true repentance for one's sin play a part in that?
"We are saved by faith, but does true repentance for one's sin play a part in that?" Yes, repentance is necessary and a pre-requisite to salvation. According...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Which church is the true church?
We read "The Lord added to the Church daily those who were being saved" in the 1st century. (Acts 2:47). New believers are usually advised in follow-up talks...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
While involved in sin, should a christian be involved in a Bible Study?
I don't mean to suggest that a person (especially a professing Christian) should engage in behavior that he knows is hypocritical, but, if it is put in terms...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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The gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. If we are not in Jesus Christ, we do not hold eternal life - whether or not we once were in Jesus....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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When Jesus was talking about those that endure to the end he was talking about the tribulation saints that will have to endure to the end and not take the...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Which church is the true church?
This is a very difficult question to answer with certainty. Wikipedia (quoting Christianity Today) says there were “approximately 38,000” Christian...
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Is it true that when you are born into a Catholic church you are automatically saved?
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Anonymous Person
, Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3
We are saved by faith, but does true repentance for one's sin play a part in that?
Luke 13:3-5 New King James Version (NKJV) 3 I tell you, no; but *unless you repent you will all likewise perish*. 4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in...
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Anonymous Person
, Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
The problem with the "once saved always saved" principle is that it does not account for those who later on reject Christ even after they had accepted and...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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As pointed out in my answer under this topic, election is a far simpler topic than many man-made theories (like Calvinism) make it out to be. The elect are,...
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Should we call corrupt TV preachers our brothers and sisters in Christ?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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Certainly, there are many parts of scripture where scripture has a literal meaning that should not be ignored. Gen 1, for example, is often taken by many to...
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the posttribulational view of the rapture (posttribulationism)?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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Certainly, it is faith in Christ that saves us. Faith in faith would be meaningless - sort of the like the modern thought that it doesn't matter what you...
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While involved in sin, should a christian be involved in a Bible Study?
For example, if a Christian is involved in an ongoing sin like fornication or addiction, should they continue to go to Bible study?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Which church is the true church?
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The true church is made up of the body of believers that have accepted Jesus as the only way of salvation as a free gift. Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 4:5. those...
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by michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?
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I am not a feminist either and proud of it. I have never sought to upset the male role that God created and never will. I personally feel He made the roles...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Which church is the true church?
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James is talking to brethren, those that have already trusted in Christ by faith alone, Romans 4:5. And then encouraging them to live their faith. Not that...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Who was the author of Hebrews?
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He might be referring to the implications of this line in Heb 2:3: "... After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those...
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by Christine LaRocca
, Retired Business Owner
Who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Who was the author of Hebrews?
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Quick comment--I'm not finding in Hebrews 2:3 that the writer of Hebrews was taught by an apostle, as stated in S. Michael Houdmann's comment. Any ideas...
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by Lynn Sander
What does the Bible say about AIDS / HIV? Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God?
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Very well said! James 2 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking it all.... Speak and act as those who are...
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Who is the son of perdition?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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It is not our faith that saves us but the object or our faith. It is what He did for us that saves us, not our faith. Faith in faith does not save us....
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by Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does the Bible say about holy water?
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Drinking water, not blessed water, is mixed with wine during the consecreation of the elements in the Catholic tradition.
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by Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What happened to Moses' staff?
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"Staff" or "Rod" depends on what Bible version we are reading. The two are interchangeable, both are translated from the Hebrew "Matteh" and Greek "Rabdos".
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What is panentheism?
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If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
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Bernie Rivera
Were Cain and Abel born in the garden?
I never considered that question before since my default assumption was based on the chronological order of the story. But since the Bible narrative doesn't...
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by Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does it mean, "But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin."?
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We must read the whole chapter to understand the context.
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Were Cain and Abel born in the garden?
Cain and Abel were not born in the garden. If we read the Genesis narrative, we can follow: Chapter 1 and 2 are creation stories. In chapter 3, Adam and Eve...
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by JD Abshire
Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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From my perspective most incorrect interpretation of scripture comes from trying to understand what God "means" while ignoring or disbelieving what God...
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by kel gens
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?
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Eden was a place GOD came to commune with Adam and Eve, and because there was NO sin, there was no need for sacrifices for sin. However, once Adam sinned,...
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by kel gens
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?
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Gary : The entire story plot of the Bible is Gods process of reconciling man with God. If the fall of man had never happened with Adam, (which wasn’t God’s...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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Hermeneutics and exegesis are wonderful tools for using scripture, context, word-use, and other factors to narrow down the best interpretation for a text....
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by kel gens
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?
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The first Resurrection Rev 20:12 the dead are judged. If it is claimed, that word "dead" means only the body (not the soul) sleeping, then what is the...
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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JD, Thank you for your complement and for pointing out we are to use hermeneutics and exegesis when reading our Bibles. I have not seen that statement by...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?
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Carrie, it is mandatory to forgive whether or not forgiveness is requested. (Matthew 18:21-22) This passage says nothing about asking for forgiveness. But...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?
The Wages of sin is death, indicates someone has been paid something for their work or actions. Let us go a little further and see the contrast, the Gift of...
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by ● Arqeph
Will the antichrist be a Muslim?
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More and more Muslims and Jews start accepting Jesus as the son of God. Islam and Talmudic Judaism deny Jesus as the son of God.
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Billy P Eldred
Did Jesus ever travel to India?
One of my favorite scriptures is the last verse in the book of John. "Jesus did many other things as well. I suppose if they were all written down, even the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?
First of all we have to remember that salvation is a free gift that was given to us when we accepted Christ as our savior. But God has given us guide lines...
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Steve Schneider
, Deacon in The Lord's Church
How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?
We have heard it said, "He is an evil person." What we're really saying is that person has done some evil acts. Charles Manson has done some evil things and...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What does science know that the Bible spoke of first?
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Your correct on the astronomy a real B.C. (before coffee) moment much thanks Jennifer.
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does science know that the Bible spoke of first?
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Great answer, though! I love your examples. That one just stuck out because I used to love studying astronomy.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 4:5, John 3:16, John 6:37-40, I John 5:13, and a host of other verses that show we are saved by accepting Jesus sacrifice for all...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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All who *continuously* have faith hold everlasting life. That is what John 3:16 says. It's not that those who believe only get 'temporary' life, but that...
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Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse?
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michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
Which church is actually preaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ today?
How do you know which church is the right church to go to that actually preaches the true Gospel of Jesus Christ when so many churches are going by a watered...