Month: September 2020

(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?” »

Who wrote John 7:53–8:11?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on the authenticity of John 7:53–8:11, “Who wrote John 7:53–8:11?” The question of the authorship and authenticity of John 7:53–8:11 may be viewed from three perspectives: A. The author is the Apostle John and is included in the original autograph/writing. B. The author is the Apostle John for the Gospel … Read More “Who wrote John 7:53–8:11?” »

What are the Bible attributes of God’s true CHURCH?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on the Biblical attributes of the Church, “What are the Biblical attributes of God’s true CHURCH?” The answer to this question is not a simple one for the Universal Church (the Bride of Christ) and the Local Church includes aspects of a being a living organism and a functional organization. The … Read More “What are the Bible attributes of God’s true CHURCH?” »

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?” »

For someone who wants to start reading the Bible again after having not read it since they were a child, where should they start, at the beginning with Genesis or another book?

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Christian Living

Thanks for the question on Bible reading, “For someone who wants to start reading the Bible again after having not read it since they were a child, where should they start, at the beginning with Genesis or another book?” Reading the Bible is not as simple beginning with Genesis an concluding with the Book of Revelation. … Read More “For someone who wants to start reading the Bible again after having not read it since they were a child, where should they start, at the beginning with Genesis or another book?” »

What is the differentiate the distinction between the letter and the gospel?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the Biblical question, “What is the differentiate the distinction between the letter and the gospel?” The similarity between the Epistles (Letters) and the Gospel is that both of them were written to a certain people group. The Gospel does not state to whom it is written while the Epistles generally has an addressee … Read More “What is the differentiate the distinction between the letter and the gospel?” »