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We are not under the Law, we are under Grace - but that does not give us free reign to go sin it up. Our sins have been forgiven, washed clean. Our spirit therefore is pure and at any moment if death were to come suddenly, we go to be with the Lord and are presented to the Father without...

He was certaining human, but spiritually without sin. We are born into sin, passed down from Adam ( Rom. 5:12). It is passed down from the father, a human descendant of Adam. Jesus was not born into sin, with the nature of sin, with the penalty of sin passed down from Adam. Why? Mary was...

But Jesus is the narrow gate. Many do believe in Him. 2.65 billion claim to be believers in Christ, that's 1/3 of the planet, making it much narrower than the other 5.45 billion are entering into: Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, , irreligious, mystics, occultists. Btw, Our spirits are purified, not...

The Parable of the Sower of Seed explains who eill be saved, those with fertile soil. The seed that is planted in shallow soil hears the word, gets excited, has thus superficial carnal faith that doesn't last when tribulations and trials come because the roots are deep, their belief wasn't...

The guy in the video started talking about evolution, how we evolved. That was a red flag for me. He doesn't know what he is talking about, neither did Einstein or Hawking figure it out. Jesus gave me peace. It is real, true. Dead to the penalty and slavery of sin we are, means He has...

Technically, being born again, is becoming a new creature in Christ - that means you are saved. The Holy Spirit does not make mistakes. Why would He transform a person knowing that in the future the person would not remain in Him nor bear fruit? True, people who do not follow Christ, don't...

Right. When Jesus said, I am the truth, that is defined as reality. Then in Col. 1:16-17, reality is not only created by Him, it is in Him. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or...

In John 15, Jesus is addressing the world, they were not true believers yet. They might have believed his teachings but were not born again. The message, "I am the Vine ...", means He is the source of life for everyone on the planet, physically and spiritually. He created us and keeps our...

Absolutely. This keeps us obedient, humble and practicing Christians. We cooperate with his graceful act of forgiveness. This is what I was saying, we are moving through time, moving through His forgiveness. He had to put it in terms of our physical dimension. But He operates outside of time...

When you are born again. You are "in Christ", there is no sin in Christ. However, you still possess the flesh until you die and sin dwells on its members. Growth is in the knowledge of Christ and His word, the fruit of the Spirit, our character, behavior, etc. A born again person does not...

Well, in a sense when a Pastor or Priest baptizes someone who confesses their sins and asks for forgiveness, he declares his sins forgiven (on behalf of God, who forgives them), dunks his head under water and baptizes them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We ask...

You make good points. The totality of the purified person _ in heaven _ is all that is good about them.The fleshly stuff is left behind. You won't need to be told who your parents are. It's not just traits and character you'll recognize. You will see them as they looked as a young adult, only...

Absolutely But the verse distinguishes between body and soul. We are taught the soul is the heart of man, the invisible, non- physical you. God says He has a soul, therefore it is not aohysocal part of you. We are made in His image. That means we have a mind, will, emotions and our personality...

Hi BarneyFife, It's always good to read your well thought out responses, kind and considerate. Thanks for your words. The Bible says more wisdom is gained from funerals than weddings. When we sit there and contemplate death, then we think of the meaning and value of life. It amazes me how many...

You think I should apologize to her. I am a forgiving person, it's just that she needed a rebuke. You know how heated disbutes go, people cool off and later make amends. I can, but I am also okay with dusting the dirt off my sandals and moving on. She bashes Christianity and our " white god" she...

Right, the bottom line is without God, life is vanity of vanities and chasing after the wind. Unbelievers have nothing. And that is blunt jump to that conclusion - it's always been fault of mine, being blunt.

Matthew 11:28-30 is one of my favorites!

Really good advice. I have prayed for this woman ... but you can tell where a person's door is open and when it is shut. However, a gifted person has better antennas than I do. Reminds me of my Mom, rebellious up to a few days before death. Lot's of folk are bankrupt when they are about to die...

I have been nice to her and her dogs for 6 years walking, having superficial conversations, staying away from religion and politics knowing what she believes and who she is. Nice stays superficial. Once you enter into rough currents it becomes difficult to steer. My son-in-law is an atheist. I...

Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Eph. 4:11 I have been a Christian for 33 years I don't have it. I never led anyone to the Lord as far as witnessing or in a ministry where the person prayed and received...