Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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Ephesians 4:30. Second Timothy 2:13. John 3:16-18. Once we believe the gospel we are saved for ever. We can be chastened by the Lord, and even lose our life,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him?
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I don't know what you mean by calling Baalam a believer. He was a prophet. I think you said it right that he was greedy for gain. But what does calling him...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?
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Amen, James, and thanks for the encouragement!
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by Kalyssa Burks
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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What do you make of 2 Timothy 2:12 "If we deny Him, He also will deny us"? (Reject and abnegate are translations for "deny" as well, according to Strongs)
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by Kalyssa Burks
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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We know that God's wrath comes on unbelievers as well, such as Sodom and Gomorrah. 1 Corinthians is referring to someone who built on the foundation of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was a winnowing fork? (Matthew 3:12)
A winnowing fork is a device with a wooden handle and curved metal blades (similar to a pitchfork) that is used when harvesting a mixture of grain and chaff...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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The apostle John stated in 1 John 2:19 “They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us;...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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This chapter in Hosea discusses Israel's prophecy about restoration. It s about God's gracious forgiveness. God's love never was withdrawn from the apple of...
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the pretribulational view of the rapture (pretribulationism)?
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Anonymous
What was a winnowing fork? (Matthew 3:12)
11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you ...
Matthew 3:1 - 12
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about infant baptism?
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Luke 1:57-66 - Perhaps the practice of infant baptism originated from the presentation of John the Baptist for circumcision on the eighth day at the temple....
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John Appelt
Who are the dead in Christ?
The ‘dead in Christ’ is mentioned in I Thessalonians 4:15-17 concerning the coming of the Lord for His saints which is called the rapture. The phrase ‘dead...
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Anonymous
Why did Jesus say He came "to bring fire on the earth" (Luke 12:49)?
Lk 12:49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!" This is ONE PUZZLING SAYING OF JESUS!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
Luke 12:46 The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign ...
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Mark Marcotte
, Retired USAF SERE Specialist. Now self employeed.
How can Noah be referred to as "perfect" in his generation?
Genesis 6:1 - 22
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can Noah be referred to as "perfect" in his generation?
Noah believed God, and it was accounted unto him as righteousness. Romans 4:6. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about work?
There is someone at my workplace that keeps saying to me, "You are a HARD WORKER!" I am just doing my best, and I know he's just trying to flatter me because...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet?
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Continuing, Therein sits the problem: It's not easy to teach people that sin separates them from God, and in the same breath, teach that Jesus' death and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet?
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All teachers teach at least one principle of holy living in error. Teachers don't get everything right. Teachers understand something pertaining to christian...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Mary call Joseph Jesus’ "father"? (Luke 2:48)
Luke 2:48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiou...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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In John 1:12-13 you state it is not a human decision KJV But as man as RECIEVED Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God, even to them that...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?
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Unbelievers are in hell forever. Where their worm dieth not. When the rich man went to hell he was in torment. Not burned up. He called to Abraham to send...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
The word apostasy means departure. To depart from something means you once had something to depart from. Second Timothy 2:13. If we believe not, (after we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are God's demands for a born-again Christian?
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We are saved by faith alone apart from works or action. Romans 4:5. The GIFT of God is eternal life. That can not be earned or worked for. It can only be...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are God's demands for a born-again Christian?
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We are saved by faith alone apart from works or action. Romans 4:5. The GIFT of God is eternal life. That can not be earned or worked for. It can only be...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are God's demands for a born-again Christian?
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First John 3:23 And this is His commandment that we should believe on the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another as He gave us commandment.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?
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If men are honest, we all struggle with that sin till the day we die. It is part of our old nature that did not get saved. Colossians 2:13. We have been...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from Psalm 61:1-5 where David asks God to lead him?
In PSALM 61 Harold Wilmington outlines the opening verses for us. David prays for protection and long life and praises God for hearing his prayer. I. LEAD...
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John Appelt
Where are the books of Nathan the prophet, and Gad the seer mentioned in 1 Chronicles 29?
I Chronicles 29:29 may indicate all the authors of the books of Samuel. It may be that Samuel wrote until his death, then Gad, and then finally Nathan. All...
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John Appelt
Why would the captivity last 70 years? (Jeremiah 25:11–12)
The captivity lasted 70 years to correspond to the years the Sabbath years were not observed. Jeremiah 25:11, 12 and Jeremiah 29:10, as well as II Chronicles...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When a Christian prays about a situation continuously, doesn't it signify unbelief?
I would agree that a believer should have faith that God will hear and respond to any request in His own manner and time, and that it is therefore not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "putting out a fleece" (Judges 6:36-40)
As indicated in the passage cited in the question, "putting out a fleece" is asking God for a sign that something will or will not happen. In the case of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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Hebrews 10:26. God will chasten His children. The wrath of God comes on the SONS of disobedience. Not unbelievers. First Corinthians 5:5. Turn such a one...
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John Appelt
What is the significance of 1,335 days mentioned in Daniel 12:12?
The 1,335 days of Daniel 12:12 come after the ‘time of trouble,’ Daniel 12:1, which Jeremiah 30:7 calls ‘the time of Jacob’s trouble. It will be a future...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "putting out a fleece" (Judges 6:36-40)
What is “putting out a fleece”? (Judges 6:36-40)-- 36 Gideon said to God, “If you will save Israel by my hand as you have promised— 37 look, I will place a ...
Judges 6:36 - 40
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Emmanuel Ukonu
When a Christian prays about a situation continuously, doesn't it signify unbelief?
1 Thessalonians 5:17
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Kalyssa Burks
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
We all have free will to turn away even after being born again. I don't believe "once saved, always saved" is biblical. Hebrews 10:26 "For if we sin...
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by Andrea Latchman
Why didn't Jesus know there weren't any figs on the tree when he is God and omniscient?
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I disagree. See David's answer.
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by Andrea Latchman
Why didn't Jesus know there weren't any figs on the tree when he is God and omniscient?
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I totally agree with your biblical response. Jesus was human too but in total submission and obedience to God. He went about doing God's will.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I learn to distinguish right from wrong?
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I find it difficult to understand that there are people who can construct a coherent sentence, who can't distinguish right actions and thoughts from wrong...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is “putting out a fleece”? (Judges 6:36-40)
Finding God's guidance is something I wanted and thought this might be a good idea. But it seemed to me that I wouldn't be trusting God that much, and that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If Job's three friends did not spoke of God what was right, how can we make good use of the passages that register their words?
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The stories in the Bible are to be understood; the verses aren't declarations of truth. That's how we read a rule book. Whatever is stated is cut and dry....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?
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I'm glad I don't see music as evil. I think that's some kind of phobia!! I hope that kind of "awakening" never happens to me. It reminds me of when I was a...
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by
John Appelt
Did Abraham ever dwell in a house, or merely tents?
It is not known if Abraham ever lived in a house, but it is very likely that while sojourning in Canaan, he lived only in tents. In the passages about...
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by
Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
What does the Bible say about infant baptism?
The Bible says nothing about infant baptism, because this is not a Christian event. Getting a baby wet does nothing. In order to be baptized, you have to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?
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I agree Kelli! The differences in males and females are mostly physical. The inward parts are very similar for the most part.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?
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I am "the church;" let me be the first to admit that. I say it that way because I have more to say that might make that admission sound strange. All my life...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about infant baptism?
Mark 10:13-16: Jesus blessed little children, and laid his hands on them. The same incident is reported in Luke 18:15-17. Jesus rebuked the disciples for...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What (if anything) does the Bible say about accidentally breaking a fast?
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I found the following previous eBible discussion of this subject to be helpful:...