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Rom 10:14, How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? Rom 10:15, And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them...

Moses. But only the first five books.

Another designation is non-denominational. I believe that the majority of these 45,000 "denominations" would fit under that category.

Most definitely, we ought to read with understanding. Reading extensively helps me to see how topical matters fit together more easily. As I read, I underline. The Holy Spirit causes to jump out at me the things that He wants to speak to me on any given day. I like what it says in 2...

First off, allow me to quote a scripture: Isa 28:13, But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. Here we find...

I don't consider the various Pentecostal denominations to be denominations; but I consider them all to fit under the denomination of Pentecostal. Vineyard broke off from Calvary Chapel, so I might consider them to be of the same denomination as them (though they have their differences). Many...

You're probably thinking of The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren.

Indeed. Charismatic, Pentecostal, Foursquare, Calvary Chapel, Methodist, Nazarene, Episcopalian, Catholic. Can you think of any more? Greek Orthodox. Messianic Jews. SDA. WWCOG. The latter two being former cults or borderline cults. Presbyterian (more of a style of leadership than...

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However, God also prepares the clay that He intends as a vessel of honour so that it will come out as a vessel of honour. Are there that many denominations? I believe that I can count the denominations that I am aware of on one or two hands.

However, there is always the possibility that my faith isn't genuine, so how can I have the confidence that my faith will endure? If the only way to know that my faith is genuine is to endure, I do not know that my faith is genuine until after I have endured to the end. So if I fall away, my...

I can see where he was coming from as a pastor who was seeking to protect the people underneath him from what he considered to be false doctrine. He may not have had the confidence in his own understanding to where he believed he would be able to answer your questions in an open setting. And...

I would point out from this that a man may believe that he is saved and yet may not be. He may for all practical purposes be a Christian and yet not be saved. How then, is this doctrine, called eternal security, any kind of security? How can anyone be certain that their assurance isn't a...

See post #804 (Grace vs Legalism).

By salvation, here, I believe that the author of Hebrews is referring to being elected by God. If the person who has faith may not be saved, what is a man saved by? There is salvation and there is salvation. One is when a person for all practical purposes has made a decision to believe in and...

The one who does not cling to Jesus in faith can evidently fall away according to verses 1-8. But the one who does cling, cannot fall away: Jesus is the anchor of his soul. Yes, a person can have faith and then fall away (Luke 8:13). Whether such a person is truly saved or not is a side...

Denying the reality of everlasting punishment, as eternal torments in the lake of fire, diminishes the deterring influence of said punishment.

Hi @Netchaplain, enjoyed the OP very much. Excellent job!

Hi @marks. My view of Hebrews 6 is that it speaks of the eternal security of the "true" believer, actually. Verses 9-20 show forth Jesus as being the anchor for the soul, as He has entered into that which is behind the veil. It is a twice immutable thing that God will keep the one who clings...

A closer relationship with Jesus Himself, once we enter heaven.