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… “claim to believe?” Perhaps they’re not Christians then.

Is this the one?:) I agree with your last sentence. "Most assuredly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear will live. - John 5:25

Well, this would depend on whether or not you believe that all who come to Christ are of the Elect... In other words, do those who were not chosen from before the foundation of the world have free will to choose Jesus Christ upon hearing the Gospel?

It is. :) Remember your Creator before the silver cord is loosed, Or the golden bowl is broken, Or the pitcher shattered at the fountain, Or the wheel broken at the well. Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, And the spirit will return to God who gave it. - Ecclesiastes 12:6-7

"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. - John 5:24 This is speaking about the First Resurrection to eternal life (immortality).

… because surely the First Resurrection, which happens at the second advent of our Lord Jesus, is a different and very special Resurrection. Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and...

Is this resurrection likened to being “made alive”?

Would you mind explaining where you say, “Resurrection or the New Birth” because I‘m confused about this. Do you have a scripture handy that says this? Thx.

Yo, WO …and welcome to CC.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I’m sure your testimony will bless many, according to His will.

This is a thought-provoking question. In my opinion, waiting on God entails involving God in all of your plans and decisions. You ask Him for guidance. You seek Him for direction. You never ever leave Him out of your life. Do you recall how foolish Joshua was to make a covenant with the...

The natural man has been described in this thread with Biblical passages for many days going on weeks and likely months. … @Magenta Yes, I know. Thanks.

Matthew 22:41-46: While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?" They said to Him, "The Son of David." He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call Him 'Lord,' saying: 'The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at My...

Thank you, sis.

I‘ve found the answer. :) There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star...

What exactly is “the natural man”?

My understanding: The strong man is Satan.

…but wasn’t @notmyown referring to faithful people?—those who have the faith to know that our Father will always be faithful to keep His promises to those who love Him?

Sure, if you’d like to share.

Rufus, how did come to the Lord?