Category: Theology

(asking protestants) In 1 John 5:3 it is said that to love god is to keep his commandments, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 says that heaven is the place for those who love god. Does that contradicts salvation by faith alone?

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New Testament, Theology

Thank you for the question on keeping God’s commandment, “(asking protestants) In 1 John 5:3 it is said that to love god is to keep his commandments, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 says that heaven is the place for those who love god. Does that contradicts salvation by faith alone?” The question is a pertinent one and … Read More “(asking protestants) In 1 John 5:3 it is said that to love god is to keep his commandments, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 says that heaven is the place for those who love god. Does that contradicts salvation by faith alone?” »

Is born again and being saved the same thing?

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Christian Living, Theology

Thank you for question on Biblical semantics, “What is the difference between being saved and being born again?” As I read and thought about this question is that the difference is one is more focus on salvation from sin and the other is more of entering the Kingdom of God. A. Phrase of being born again. … Read More “Is born again and being saved the same thing?” »

Can deceased loved ones come to us in visitation dreams if they are in purgatory?

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Christian Living, Theology

Thank you for the question on deceased loved ones, “Can deceased loved ones come to us in visitation dreams if they are in purgatory?” Every family will or has suffered the loss of a family member in death. It is common for family members to wonder if our loved one are fine on the other side … Read More “Can deceased loved ones come to us in visitation dreams if they are in purgatory?” »

Who prospers under the prosperity gospel?

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Christian Living, Theology

Thank you for the question on the prosperity gospel, “Who prospers under the prosperity gospel?” The Prosperity Gospel teaches that God wants to bless humans with health and wealth for every person. In one senses, the bases of that teaching comes from the promises. God promised to the nation of Israel of health and wealth if … Read More “Who prospers under the prosperity gospel?” »

What is the difference between Sheol and purgatory?

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New Testament, Theology

Thank you for comparative question, “What is the difference between Sheol and purgatory?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Sheol is biblical term while purgatory is a non-biblical Catholic theological term. B. Sheol is perceived as a place where every dead person descends upon death and purgatory is perceived as a place where believers … Read More “What is the difference between Sheol and purgatory?” »

Is it possible that obedience to God’s word will save you more than grace will?

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Christian Living, Theology

Thank you for the theological question, “Is it possible that obedience to God’s word will save you more than grace will?” As one thinks about the Saul of Tarsus before he became the Apostle Paul, he certainly believed that he was most pleasing to God. In fact, he was very proud of his personal status and … Read More “Is it possible that obedience to God’s word will save you more than grace will?” »

Why does god continue to allow Satan and demons to live, but has no issue with wiping out millions of humans in a biblical flood?

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Theology, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question, “Why does god continue to allow Satan and demons to live, but has no issue with wiping out millions of humans in a biblical flood?” I believe many readers of the Bible know the answer for God’s judgment on destroying all humans except 8 in the Flood and the end judgment … Read More “Why does god continue to allow Satan and demons to live, but has no issue with wiping out millions of humans in a biblical flood?” »

What does the Bible say knowledge is based on?

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Theology, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question about knowledge, “What does the Bible say knowledge is based on?” I would like to add some additional thoughts to what other respondents have written on that question. There is natural observation of the world and divine revelation to the world. A. Knowledge is based on the omniscience of God (Psalm … Read More “What does the Bible say knowledge is based on?” »

How do you decide the Bible is infallible and all other scriptures are false?

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The Bible, Theology

Thank you for the question on the infallibility of Scripture, “How do you decide the Bible is infallible and all other scriptures are false?” Before I share my thoughts on this question, the comparison of the Bible with other religious literatures does not mean that there is an absence of any truth in their teachings. For … Read More “How do you decide the Bible is infallible and all other scriptures are false?” »

What does the Bible say causes disease?

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Theology, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question about diseases, “What does the Bible say causes disease?” As one reads Genesis 3, there are two primary causes of diseases. Those two causes are from the ground being cursed by God and the seed of death in humans. Can this be the beginning of mutations of DNA/RNA’s that allows for … Read More “What does the Bible say causes disease?” »