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#7. We see repentance is the topic of discussion in Luke 15 (Luke 15:6) (Luke 15:10); This is then followed up by the "Parable of the Prodigal Son" with the son desiring to be reconciled with his father. We learn the WAY the Prodigal Son desired to be reconciled with his father when he said, "I...

Here is… A Biblical Case For Repentance: At the heart, I believe the Bible teaches that "Repentance" means, "Asking God for forgiveness" (Which of course naturally then leads to the "fruits of repentance", i.e. obedience to the Lord): Important Note: While I may believe "Repentance" does...

Sure there is. If not, then there would be a person who could have not sinned. The fact that men sin proves man is infected with a sin nature and if man is infected with a sin nature or fallen nature then sin abides upon their very being and existence. If there was no Original Sin then Jesus...

In regards to Romans 6:3-7: Baptism is only in reference to a symbolic picture of being baptized into his death. Baptisms or washings (Baptismos - Greek) was only imposed upon believers until the time of reformation (Hebrews 9:10). The resurrection mentioned in Romans 6:3-4 is in reference to...

Continuing on from my point in my last post: Romans 10:8-17 says: 8 “The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him...

No. Obeying the gospel is simply obeying the instructions in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 tells you what to do (of which you are ignoring). 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and...

While this Christian film may not directly teach grace and Sanctification for salvation, it does emphasize the importance of both. Trailer: Short Synopsis of the Film: Faced with an indifferent youth group, a new youth Pastor (actor: Brett Varvel) tries to motivate his students to read God's...

On the surface, this argument sounds so scholarly and educated. The trouble is, THE ORIGINAL WRITINGS NO LONGER EXIST. If it’s true that only the originals were inspired, and they have been lost, then we have no Bible that we can be sure is God’s word. What would be the point in inspiring them...

Please also carefully pray for the understanding as you read Hebrews 12:14, and 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14. Blessings be unto you in the Lord.

Things are not in the way that we prefer. One of the first lies in the garden of Eden by the serpent (the devil) was telling Eve that she would not die if she broke God’s command. The serpent said to Eve: “And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die.” (Genesis 3:4). The...

I believe OSAS and the Free Will Baptist belief is a justification of sin or evil (Which God cannot agree with because He is holy and good). To give you an example: Check out this article on George Sodini. O.S.A.S. – THE WATCHMAN'S CRY To confess and forsake sin is to have mercy (Proverbs...

I believe the Bible teaches Dualistic Conditional Immortality. To learn more, check out my write up here: A Defense of Dualistic Conditional Immortality Well, there are two ways to look at the word saved. One can look at it in the way you suggest and one can say the are saved in the sense...

Romans 6:3-7 is Paul talking about the Corinthian’s past belief in being water baptized. For water baptism was just something everyone did back then when a person first got saved as they were confessing their sins to Jesus and believing the gospel message in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Water baptism...

Conditional Salvation is the view that your salvation is based upon meeting certain conditions (like either just a belief alone in Jesus or a belief in Jesus and living holy, etcetera). Unconditional Salvation is the belief that once a person is saved, there is no way a person can be unsaved no...

No offense, but this passage below is what I believe your belief is doing when you try to make baptism (a work) as a part of your Initial Salvation, my friend. Romans 9:31-32. “But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. Wherefore...

I was merely responding to show others who may come across this forum looking for the truth will see the error of your thinking here, my friend. I did not reply actually thinking you would change your mind at this particular point in time. Only God can show you the truth on this matter if you...

1 John 3:18 is not talking about Initial Salvation but it is talking to believers who have already been saved by God’s grace. So this verse cannot be used to prove your point here, my friend. You need clear 100% proof that believers are saved by doing a laborous action or work in being...

I would like to add that it is true that Romans 6:3-7 talks about how the Christian believers in Rome had been water baptized into Christ’s death (Whereby they were set free from sin). But this water baptism is merely symbolic of the real reality or action of what was taking place (Which is...

First, the whole point of Romans 6 is not sinning while under grace (See: Romans 6:1-2, Romans 6:15). Meaning, Paul is not referring exclusively here to Initial Salvation in how you must do a work to be saved. In fact, he never uses those kinds of words in Romans 6. Paul never says, “When you...

It's not a contradiction because time separates the two events (or two aspects of salvation). Just as a baby in a crib within a hospital cannot do any work that an adult does. Or just like when a person is hired based on a resume or video interview, vs. doing the actual work at the job, time...