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The info in this website is useful. The fact that these books were written during the lifetime of the eyewitnesses, who saw Jesus and the Apostles, certainly brings veracity and reliability to the historical accounts. One could argue that since the authors were from Jesus' inner-circle, the...

Hi Resident, I haven't investigated this myself but I presume that the books of the NT are generally ordered chronologically. i.e. the four Gospels which talks about the life of Jesus and his ministry, the Letters of the Apostles after Jesus gave the Great Commission, and the Letters written...

Hi Nebuchadnezzer, I do not disagree with you that Ezekiel is part of the bible. All I am suggesting is that you are taking Ezekiel 18:19-20 out of context to support your view. If you disagree with the doctrine of Original Sin, then do you have other references in the bible which support...

Hi Nebuchadnezzer, I think you are saying that you disagree with the doctrine of original sin. I would caution you to not reference Ezekiel 18:19-20 to support your view as this is a case of bad theology. Please see the link below...

Hi ForestGreenCook, I couldn't discern your position. Perhaps you could reply with less questions and more affirmative statements to support your viewpoint.

Hi Pilgrimshope, I think what you are trying to say is that, as Christians, we should not stop short at the point when we repented of our sins and accepted Christ into our lives. After we have received this grace, we, as genuine believers, need to bear fruits of our Salvation. I could not agree...

Yes I agree with most who have responded. "Work Out" does not mean "Figuring Out" or "Finding Out". Salvation is not elusive. And also as I alluded to earlier, the "Working Out" is that process of Sanctification once you have received the gift of Salvation. ThroughFaith, I see Philippians...

Our sin nature was as a result of the fall when man sinned. I agree with you that when God created Adam and Eve, He created them perfect and without sin but because of the fall, Adam and Eve sinned and their fallen nature was passed along throughout the rest of human genealogy. By descent, we...

I think this branch of the thread is going into the topic of predestination and free-will. So my take on this is that it is two sides of the same coin. Given that God is Omniscient, then God knows everything. This implies that he knows who he elected to be saved before the foundation of the...

May I ask if this wicked servant had already received salvation? If it is yes, then how would you reconcile with this verse? Matt 25: 26-30 But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? Then you...

I think the verse below suggests that we are chosen and destined to be saved before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 1:3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him...

I agree with you that the key point that v12 is pointing to is Sanctification and not Justification. I think the rest of scriptures support a three-part view of Salvation: Justification, Sanctification, and lastly Glorification. I think this is an important point to note for the rest of the...

Hi Brother, I almost misunderstood your first sentence. For the benefit of those reading this post, I think it is easy to get carried away by doing works to merit salvation. I think most religions in the world teach or advocate some kind of works-based salvation. But I think you are suggesting...

Not at all. I think that sometimes different versions could express the same idea differently in the context of today's vocabulary and vernacular. I'm also of the opinion that one should always go back to the original texts to see how it was written back then. I'm just used to ESV. haha

Dear Friends, Thought would like to start a thread with this question: What does it mean to work out your salvation with fear and trembling? Phil 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation...

Hi Brother, I am torn as well by the decision that you need to make. I think if I was in this situation, I would try to find the most God-Honoring and most loving course of action to take. I agree with you to not celebrate or endorse the sin of another, and if possible to not let your son...

Brother, I see no contradiction between the reference in Matthew and the references in Acts and Galatians. If I baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, then aren't you baptized in the name of Jesus Christ (who is the Son)? If I baptize in the name of Jesus...

Actually, I will beg to differ that Verse 23 supports Verse 22. Let's back up a bit to verse 21 In the Law it is written, “By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.” "This people" refers...

Ok. You can drop the link and I'll take a look. Perhaps you can also review this reference to support my earlier reply. https://www.thegospelofchrist.com/knowledge-base/tgoc--t2cat

I correct my verse reference, it should be Acts 2:17-18.