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    Trinity or Unity

    They are like me then . I am not like them .
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    BELIEFS ABOUT THE KJV

    Good Luck.
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    Can We be Saved if We Don't Love God/Jesus?

    We believe into a relationship that is a covenant relationship. We are delivered from the power of darkness, when we are enemies of God dead in trepasses and sins. We are saved by grace through faith , when we believe on Him , He imputes to us His righteousness. We are washed with His blood ...
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    BELIEFS ABOUT THE KJV

    Use the KJV . Bite the bullet in your wanting it to be your current English. It is closet to the original manuscripts. Or go with the American Standard. Here is the deal . Give the Holy Spirit something to work with .Stay in one version . So when the Holy Spirit brings the things of the spirit...
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    Trinity or Unity

    I agree with this explaination. I have found when you try to separate the GodHead into individuals there is error. Jesus is the Son of the Father. Jesus is the Everlasting Father in Isaiah. The brightness of the Fathers Glory in Hebrews 1. Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up...
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    All that glitters is not gold referring to the Pre-Trib Rapture doctrine.

    It makes a difference, if you are looking for the return of Christ or the rapture. It is a question of timing .
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    Good morning everyone

    I have a loving wife and two furry sons , both from a good neighborhood. My wife has a furry daughter. I change the catbox.
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    The Ultimate Meaning of Diversity–

    Since you mentioned my savior I just want to say , The Lords encouragement to show unconditional love . Was a command . A command made possible only by Abiding in Him. I.E. "Abide in Me" . God is Love and it is His indwelling that allows this love you speak of . Spurgeon said , We aim to lead...
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    Is accepting Christ enough to be saved?

    I almost prefer not to reply because in doing so I replicate this skewed intrepretation of scripture. But alas, Corrective Lens "Too bad these scriptures are not as clear to you as they are to me. So you say." I have been down this road many times with Calvinists. Your choice is to lay the...
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    Is accepting Christ enough to be saved?

    The few that believe are the chosen. They are the elect He just didn't enable some ? He just enabled the elect. Sounds rather partial. Sorry just have issues with Calvinists. Got off topic. Accepting Christ is enough to save them that believe . If they repent and believe the gospel.
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    Is accepting Christ enough to be saved?

    Is He the savior of the world or the collector of the elect ?
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    Is accepting Christ enough to be saved?

    Is believing in Christ enough to be saved ? Not if God is selective about who can believe, and who can't . According to one theology . It's a choice God made, not you, like it or not if you are chosen you are His . He will do a snatch and grab at his return and get you home. No repentance or...
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    Is accepting Christ enough to be saved?

    I mention the Pope because the protestant reformers considered him to be Anti-Christ. Don' t miss understand me I am anti anything that hinders a personal relationship with Jesus. Pope Francis , himself says that a personal relationship with Jesus is not possible . It wouid take a minute to...
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    Is accepting Christ enough to be saved?

    I see the scripture as many "As received Him to them He gave the power to become the sons of God. " I assume that as many as are receiving Him are convinced of their sinfulness and life apart from God. They are believing into Him. Into a contractual agreement and covenant understanding. That...
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    What the Bible is to me

    I was born-again reading it .
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    Babes in christ forum for new believers?

    I would say yea, ...Because of the mixed audience many new believers are being stuffed with Raw Ribeye. They can't digest it and are easy marks for those looking to proselytize with lengthy wordy meaty posts.
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    Bite Size - or Encylopedia Brittanica

    Folks post in many ways. My suggestions . K____I____ S ____S that means in laymens terms "keep it simple stupid. " Proverbs says , "The Fool is known by the multitude of words" , & " In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin." Let me put it this way , say more with less . Don't heap heavy...
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    BELIEFS ABOUT THE KJV

    The measure is the word variation from the Original Text in the Hebrew and Greek. The American Standard and the KJV . Have the shortest bars on that graph. The text of American Standard is based on a newer group of manuscripts from known as the Codex Alexandrinus however the KJV is based on the...
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    Trinity or Unity

    Huh ?