What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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James, Romans 10:10 is crystal clear: "It is with your heart that you believe and are justified and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." In...
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What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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What does scripture teach about prosperity?
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What is the meaning of the parables of fasting at the wedding feast, the old cloth, and the wineskins?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Growing Seed?
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What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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Thanks for sharing the link for the Blue Letter Bible! I am so excited to start using it!
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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"
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by Gary Wainwright
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Where does faith come from?
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James, Romans 10:17 says “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” – faith comes from the word of Christ and not from us. Romans 12:3...
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by Pradeep Ivon
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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
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But this approach will have element of spiritual pride in it. Who are we to judge how righteous we are? We must keep preaching and mind you, preaching is...
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Lawrence wong
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What is the relevance of the genealogies in the Bible?
Hallelujah for Genealogies, "toldot" in Hebrew. Toldot form the backbone to Genesis and the Holy Bible As Casper reminds us, the Gospel message is contained...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the gift of righteousness in Rom 5:17?
Paul mentions grace and righteousness together in the verse cited in the question. Humans are universally sinful, having (as Paul says) all inherited a sin...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian discipleship?
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The important thing is to never change the message. There is only one gospel that saves sinners. Galatians 1:8-9 Though we or and angel from heaven preach...
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What does scripture teach about prosperity?
What does the Bible say about prosperity, such as wealth, health, and general blessings?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
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Steven, you bring up a good point. It very well could have been that Lucifer was still in God's favor at the point Eve was tempted. It seems logical that...
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by Robert Woods
Are our past, present, and future sins forgiven in Christ?
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If, as you say, there are unforgiven sins, that train of thought cannot be reconciled with other, very significant verses. If you believe that every word of...
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by Kenneth Heck
Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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Mormonism has a rich tradition of prophetic writings and mysticism from the beginning, especially concerning the future of America. The books by Duane S....
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by Cindy Jennings
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Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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Isn't it interesting that the world's false religions, i.e., man reaching up to God instead of God reaching down to man, always start with a personal,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian discipleship?
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Before becoming a disciple of Christ, we have to have accepted Him as our savior and trust Him alone to save them by grace. We can not become a disciple of...
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by Heather Furby
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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Only 50% of people who smoke will die from smoking-related reasons, and that's only if they smoke in excess. So maybe for those 50% it's a sin but for the...
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Doug Post
What is the difference between Catholics and Protestants?
All doctrine was first taught orally by the apostles and then confirmed by miracles (Mark 16:17-20; Heb.2:1-4). The purpose of miracles, therefore. Ended,...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
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Preaching the gospel to all is a different thing from letting someone who claims to be a Christian live in public sin or actively endorse it. This topic...
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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
Salvation and kingdom of Lord Jesus is for everyone and we even as a regular church-goer do not know if we are really sinner or righteous in the eyes of God;...
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Can a Christian visit a Hindu temple?
I am a christian believer but living in India- a country of majority hinduism, and we as a minority, hence it is quite natural to have most of your neighbors...
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What does it mean to present oneself to God as one approved?
In my opinion as a minister of the gospel and elder in the body of christ in both word and deed, I believe the only way to approve yourself to God (besides...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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It is the organized churches that go into apostasy. Not true believers in Christ alone. Churches go into apostasy when they preach any other gospel than what...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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Public profession of our faith has nothing to do with salvation which is all by grace apart from any works. We are saved the minute we believe the gospel....
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by Heather Furby
What does the Bible say about people who are transgender?
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Thank you Ms Johnson, for taking the time to explain on this website. I agree.
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by Karen Peperakis
Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?
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You explained that very well. I myself have suffered from mental illness. I need to trust in God and seek him more. Thank you
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by Ferdy Mercado
, Engineer, Church Elder at Horizon Church and Ministries
Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?
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Very well said. Thanks.
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by Ferdy Mercado
, Engineer, Church Elder at Horizon Church and Ministries
What is the difference between Catholics and Protestants?
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I know that many Catholics, like me before, were sincere in their faith but, sad to say, sincerely mistaken. I am glad that I came to know the truth of the...
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What advice does scripture give in regards to 'toxic' friendships?
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What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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by Markeisha Jones
Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?
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Thank you for the spiritual and natural breakdown of this matter! It was very thorough, may God bless you!!!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between a true disciple's righteousness and the type of righteousness Jesus ascribes to the Pharisees and the teachers of the law in Matthew 5:20?
In my opinion, what Jesus was referring to here pertained to a person's true attitude (as contrasted with the person's claimed attitude or apparent actions)....
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What is the difference between a true disciple's righteousness and the type of righteousness Jesus ascribes to the Pharisees and the teachers of the law in Matthew 5:20?
What is it about the righteousness of the Pharisees and teachers of the law that Jesus referring to here? Is it different from the righteousness of a true di...
Matthew 5:20
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by James Kraft
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What is the difference between 'faith in Christ' (Col 1:4), the 'faithfulness of Christ' (Gal 2:16), and 'faith of Christ' (Gal 3:22)?
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Christ is always faithful whether we are or not. We know what He said is true. In the gospel of John tells us many places we are saved by just believing the...
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by Pat Ver
What were the Dark Ages?
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Yes but the Muzlim Attack on Europe Spain, France & Ottomans in Poland & Vienna. See: Charless Martell & King Sobieski.
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Is mental illness caused by evil spirits?
I do not think that mental illness is caused by evil spirits. Don't give the devil any more credit than he deserves. This is a mental illness - the devil can...
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Did Jesus have a soul before He was in human form?
The term "soul" is best understood at base level to be the equivalent to what we in Modern English mean by the word "character." The living life of a person...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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It is those who actively believe who actively hold eternal life (John 6:47 - the verbs are present active participles) - not those who believed in the past,...
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What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, (believe the gospel) and that not of yourselves, (grace) , it is the gift of God, not of works,...
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What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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I grew up in the Protestant church. My parents were Bible translators, missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators. I did everything the Protestant faith...
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What does Deuteronomy 24 teach about divorce?
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Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
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How can we recognize the voice of God?
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What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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I do not believe salvation can be 'lost,' such as due to misplacement, an outside factor, God taking it away for someone sinning too much, etc. I believe it...
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