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The Absurdity of ‘No One is Perfect’
“Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Matt. 5:48 In the Bible ‘perfect’ means: “Maturity, lacking nothing necessary to completeness, consummate human integrity and virtue.” It does NOT mean Godlike perfection but it DOES … Continue reading
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Tagged Defeat, Faith, Maturity, Moral character, Obedience, Perfect, Repentance
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In Response to The Flaws of Substitution Theories
Alan, I thank you for your response, and will not go through all of what you have said, but just to touch on some basic points. As I search the Scriptures and try to gain understanding, I can only answer … Continue reading
Posted in Eternal Security
Tagged Blood, Death, Justification, Moral Transformation, Obedience, Ransom, Repentance, Sacrifice, Sin offering, Substitution
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The Flaws of Substitution Theories
There are many theories of the ‘atonement’. For that matter, the word ‘atonement’ was invented many centuries later by Tyndale (“at-one-ment”) to translate the same Greek word that is also translated “reconciliation.” Reconciliation simply means a return to favor. “And … Continue reading
Which Baptism Saves?
Baptismal Regeneration? Before I begin, so there is no misunderstanding, nowhere in this article will you find that I say water baptism is not important. Water baptism is important and everyone who comes to Jesus Christ in faith and repentance … Continue reading
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Tagged Baptisms, City Water, conscience, Faith, Moral, Regeneration, Repentance, Spirit Baptism
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Answers to Questions in Response to an Article
Answers to Questions in Response to an Article “Final Judgment Where Conduct Did Matter.” Here are a few questions (not in order) that a subscriber asked, and I would like to take the time to answer. I would also … Continue reading
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Tagged Alive Again, Bondage, Godly Sorrow, Holy Spirit, Influence, Obedience, Repentance, Spiritually Dead, Stop Sinning
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Can A Christian Become Unborn? Can A Sheep Become A Goat?
This certainly is an argument used by OSAS advocates. They don’t believe that once a person is saved that he cannot be unborn again when he sins. The problem with this is that the argument is based on natural fact … Continue reading
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Tagged Born Again, Broken Heart, Goat, Grace, Moral Change, Once Saved Always Saved, Pardon, Physical, Repentance, Sheep, sin
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When Does The Sin Stop?
The great dilemma in the present day Church is at WHAT point does the sin have to Stop in order for real Salvation to take place? Must it stop before pardon can be granted or after, or does it NEVER … Continue reading
Posted in Myth of Original Sin
Tagged Born in sin, Clearing, Forsake Wickedness, Obey, Repentance, sin
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You Are Waiting For God To Clean Up Your Life?
The flesh is not sinful by nature. It is sinful by application and we are the applicators. No one is born a sinner. It’s interesting that a drug addict can stop his dependence on drugs without Christ, a drunkard can … Continue reading
Being Righteous Through Godly Living
It is a grave mistake to say that people cannot achieve righteousness before God through godly living. Jesus said that he came to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance, and that there is great rejoicing in heaven over … Continue reading
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