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  1. MatthewG

    Different Topic(s) of Study - Including Scriptures

    Topic - Immortal Soul Ecclesiastes 12:7 And the dust returneth to the earth as it was, And the spirit returneth to God who gave it. Matthew 10:28 `And be not afraid of those killing the body, and are not able to kill the soul, but fear rather Him who is able both soul and body to destroy in...
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    Different Topic(s) of Study - Including Scriptures

    Hello to you these are some different topic(s) worth studying if you desire to do so. Thank you for viewing, and this will be updated periodically through time. ______________________________________________________ Topic - Christ's Divinity Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with[a] water for...
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    Do Christians Still Sin?

    Amen brother you are right He told his disciples that they should pray and not give up.
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    Comparing and contrasting yourself to others?

    Do you believe like sexual sin is a quiet killer Is also comparing and contrasting human beings and their flaws, lifestyle choice, subjective beliefs not also a killer that kills the heart also? If you find flaws in others and you deem them condemnable how sad is the heart that is so cold? No...
  5. MatthewG

    What does God want from you?

    Yes Bob! I agree with you there my friend.
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    Just desire to love you as you are. No matter how you live, or how you walk. Irrespective of...

    Just desire to love you as you are. No matter how you live, or how you walk. Irrespective of denomination. May the Spirit of the Lord reign.
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    How is a person converted to becoming a Christian?

    Any more thoughts, or desire to share their story? ( I know it is debate thread ) sorry about that.
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    How is a person converted to becoming a Christian?

    Is it by authority in the church over others? Is it by reading the word of God? Is it by the hearing the spoken word by the mouth of another? Is it the Spirit? What are your thoughts on it, there will be many understandings. Ill tell you this from a story of my life: There was a man who...
  9. MatthewG

    Obedience or Lip Service?

    Hey bob, Good question, submitting to the Lord promises great reward spiritually. Proverbs 3:6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
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    Do Christians Still Sin?

    Hello again Christophany, Faith is believing in the things that are not seen, and the things which are hoped for. ( I got it backwards) It would be like; Jesus Christ can help you hold back your anger and wrath if you abide in Christ by faith. It is believing in something one can not see, but...
  11. MatthewG

    Do Christians Still Sin?

    Johann, that is the thing living our life by faith in the Gospel of Christ, being in the resurrection of Christ having new life which ultimately leads to loving God and loving others. God is with us, and we all walk this faith alone in this walk though we find encouragement from others, though...
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    Do Christians Still Sin?

    Great point here brother thank you for sharing them. The reason I made this thread ultimately is for others to understand that we need to rely on the Lord Jesus Christ and pray to our Father in heaven daily, dying to ourselves and it’s tough to do! The Christian life isn’t easy, otherwise the...
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    Do Christians Still Sin?

    Be blessed you all.
  14. MatthewG

    Do Christians Still Sin?

    That is right Johann, good job brother. Perfect can simply mean being mature in our faith in the Gospel of Christ which the power of God unto Salvation.
  15. MatthewG

    Do Christians Still Sin?

    I have weaknesses and temptations sometimes to use drugs, or use porn, or … be mean to others if I’m sick and irritated, it just depends ultimately on my mood and the temptation that comes in to my mind of doing something that is not beneficial. its Christ Jesus the one I look towards that...
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    Do Christians Still Sin?

    That is true, being a Christians isn’t about looking at other people’s sins and comparing ourselves to them, something I use to do. As I use to be highly judgmental of others to get the attention off my own faults which, we know Paul had his own faults he prayed three times to be taken away by...
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    Do Christians Still Sin?

    I believe examining ourselves is a great thing to do. 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?
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    Do Christians Still Sin?

    Thank you for sharing your insights.
  19. MatthewG

    Do Christians Still Sin?

    You are. So please stop thank you, you are just citing scripture to justify your position. Doing that to me is doing a disservice to the what the Bible states. You are going to be responsible for your own life before God, and I respect you as another individual living and breathing. Hope that...
  20. MatthewG

    Do Christians Still Sin?

    Bro you can't play Sola Scriptura with me. You are deceiving yourself if you say you have no sin. That is what the John says... I am done now thank you.