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One can indeed just merely read the Bible, like a newspaper, and that's as far as one will get out of it.

Grieve Not The Holy Spirit Great Scriptures. If we walk in the Spirit, then we won't commit the works of the flesh.

We can't simply read the Bible; it must be studied and applied to our lives.

It's God's desire that we turn from our sins and not perish in hell. New Testament 2 Peter 3 [9] The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Old Testament...

Yes, we indeed should NOT fall away. Stay with the Lord at all cost, as you may never find your way back; satan will deceive you and make you think it will be easy to come back. Don't fall for his deceit! Many have fallen away and never made it back. They are in hell right now. Tragic! But, if...

I've stated my position, and provided Scripture, so I'll let the readers delve into this subject further with their own research. To those who have fallen away from the Lord, i.e., backsliders, don't give up hope. The Lord wants you back! He will graciously forgive if you are serious about...

Peter was saved. Salvation comes when one accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior. Whether or not one holds on to this Salvation is another matter. Luke 19 [1] And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. [2] And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and...

How was Peter forgiven then if it was impossible to renew him since he had indeed tasted of Heavenly gifts? After all, Peter experienced way more that anybody, as he walked and talked with Jesus one-on-one. Peter was even given power to cast out devils. He was enlightened and tasted of Heaven...

The principle would be the same. David would have fallen from grace, and would need to repent with godly sorrow before Jesus. Remember, Jesus forgave Peter for cursing and denying Him; that's mercy and grace, my friend. David did indeed reap what he sowed, but his soul was spared. 2 Samuel 12...

The point would still be the same. One must endure to the end, whether until the coming of the Lord or to the end of one's life. You're trying to separate the one-time Salvation experience with discipleship. They go hand-in-hand. Once Salvation is received, the next step is discipleship. If the...

Yes, the blood of bulls and goats was temporary, a token of the real thing to come in the blood of Jesus. However, God accepted those sacrifices at the time for the remission of sin. Once Jesus was revealed, and shed His blood on the Cross, then the blood of animals was no longer accepted. This...

It appears that you deflected on my post into another subject matter. I was speaking of how a born again Christian must endure to the end, whether in one's life or the return of the Lord. 1 Peter 1 [13] Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that...

Yes, we must lay hold of eternal life and endure to the end. There is no truth to once saved always saved, i.e., OSAS. Where you and I disagree is the topic of backsliders being able to return back into the fold. Hosea 6 [1] Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will...

Yes, the old man must be buried; and it takes consistent prayer, fasting and living in the Word for that to happen. If we neglect these spiritual exercises, the old man will want to pop up again with some, if not all, of his/her traits. Ephesians 4 [21] If so be that ye have heard him, and have...

I agree; but God allowed for the blood of animals to take sin away in OT days, and David's sin was taken away as it is written. 2 Samuel 12 [13] And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said unto David, The Lord also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die James...

2 Samuel 12 [13] And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said unto David, The Lord also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die I do not believe in OSAS, but the Scriptures teach that a backslider can return to God if they repent with Godly sorrow. If the...

Friend, I like your stance against sin, but you're wrong to assert that backsliders cannot return to God; they can just as King David did. His sins were adultery, murder and the cover up. While he did indeed suffer for his sins, God ultimately forgave him. Jesus even referred to Himself in the...

Like when King David sinned, the person must repent with godly sorrow to recaptured their Salvation. These are known as backsliders and can still come back to God if they are willing to serve God by forsaking their sins. Proverbs 28 [13] He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso...

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You're a new believer. What now? Once a believer accepts Jesus Christ into their heart, he/she is forgiven by God and the blood of Jesus washes all sin away; the person now has a clean slate. It's God's gift to humanity. The works of the Old Testament (Law) and/or philanthropy cannot save you...