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Actually Be, Jesus pointed out in those verses that it is the doing of God's will that will lead to inheritance into God's Kingdom sir. In other words they will be granted everlasting life. You are quite correct believing in Jesus is part of that will, but keep in mind, those whom he rejected...

I know this wasn't for me Joe, but I wanted to thank you for the kind and sincere commendation sir. I am somewhat embarrassed by it, but it did make me feel good. But as you know, we are nothing without God.

Biblical saved and salvation are the same, they mean receiving the gift God gives; everlasting life. Thanks for asking Joe. May I ask if you agree, and if not why not?

Yes sir, those are the ones that have been redeemed from the earth. Do you know why they were selected Joe?

The Bible teaches there are a number of people selected who are redeemed from the earth Ezra. I asked how many that was, and asked why they were chosen as well. I would be more than happy to help you find the answer, but it it only they that are born again for a particular purpose. They are the...

Virtually everyone you know has prayed the Lord's prayer asking for God's Kingdom to come. That Kingdom will rule for 1 millennium which will bring mankind back to the point of perfect Adam and Eve, having everlasting life v5. We have to undergo a test however, just like they did, satan will be...

Yes maam, a long time ago. They signify part of Jesus prophecy found in Mat 24

You said: So what do you mean no one is lost forever Pat? I assumed you meant that everyone is going to be found, which Biblically means saved or receive salvation, correct? Jesus himself pointed out that the vast majority of mankind will choose the road to destruction. Mat 7:13 Knowing you I...

Yes you have to be born again to go to heaven Ezra, I fully agree, but how many leave this earth to reside there according to the Bible sir? Do you know why they are chosen, that could help as well.

No doubt that will seem new to you, and a drastic change on doubt. Approach it with and honest heart, and keep in mind that God is Love, I think that is the greatest key to understanding that.

I am sorry Matt I am unfamiliar with that teaching, at first I thought you were speaking about Mat 8:12 but you said John penned it. Give me the passage you have in mind and I will be glad to define how I understand it sir.

Jesus' ransom was provided for all Be, but you have to choose to take advantage of it, you used the term believe. I would imagine that you are using that term literally, that all who believe will be saved, but Jesus' words at Mat 7:21-23 shows dedicated strong believers who are rejected and the...

You have that so right Steven. There are many degrees of worship, in the instance of Mat 4:10 satan was trying to get Jesus to bow down to him, but Jesus set him straight, showing it would be only Jehovah who was fitted for that type of worship. In other words exclusive devotion Mat 22:37. The...

Sinning against the holy spirit is a very hard judgment to get Joe. My understanding of it is that you would have to know God well, and deliberately work against His purposes. You mentioned an account where one has done that and there then was no redemption, but notice why. First of all they...

No doubt you don't believe God's word contradicts itself Pat, so here is our understanding of the seeming contradiction, perhaps you will agree with it sir: When persecution grew intense and believing Jewish Christians were scattered, they went everywhere preaching. The evangelist Philip went to...

Sure thanks for asking Steven. (Matthew 4:8-10) . . .the Devil took him along to an unusually high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him: “All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.” 10 Then Jesus said...

No sir, it is the abode of the dead, the grave. Hell will be emptied in the resurrection Rev 20:13, and then since death will be no more Rev 21:4, then hell being no longer necessary will be cast into the lake of fire, gone forever Rev 20:14

Yes sir, as you showed by your passage, it will be emptied through the resurrection, and then reading the next verse since inherited death is gone, no more need for hell, so they are cast into the lake of fire, gone forever, history, past tense, yesterday's news. Of course timing is the key...

You do understand you are basically saying all are saved Pat. That is not true sir. A lost sheep, is certainly not a goat.

The second death is permanent Matt, so they no longer exist. Jesus' ransom covered our sins once, but not eternally. Those who sin after resurrection, or who survive into the Kingdom will be destroyed permanently. Perhaps you are familiar with Heb 9:27, nice tie in Scripture to help identify...